Stand Up Guy

<h2>Dumped by Instagram post. Not a whiff of a social life. Can it get any worse?</h2> <p>After a string of failed relationships - romantic and platonic - <strong>Lea</strong>'s had enough of watching life happen without her. When she bumps into <strong>Shep</strong> a comedian at the Edinburgh festival in need of accommodation it feels like destiny. And voilá - Lea now has a lodger and some company.</p> <p>The two get on like a flat on fire and Lea can't resist falling for outgoing Shep. But she knows it's a mistake that will cost her heart - he's just another guy passing through after all. And with Shep's stand up routine edging him closer to his big break there's no way he'll stick around.</p> <p>Love is no laughing matter as the festival draws to a close. Can Lea find the confidence to step up and confess her feelings to Shep? Will he want to stay?</p> <p><strong>A feel-good heartwarming romance for anyone desperate to break out of their shell and find their true self. Perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary Laura Jane Williams and Miranda Dickinson.</strong></p> <h3>Praise for <em>Stand Up Guy</em></h3> <p>'<strong>A heartwarming laugh-out-loud romance</strong> with all the feels' Sandy Barker</p> <p>'<strong>Warm witty with just the right balance of poignancy</strong> ... Nina Kaye's writing really brings the setting story and characters to life.' Zoe Allison</p> <p>'Nina Kaye has done it again with another of her trademark <strong>warm funny</strong> reads that also shines a gentle light on social issues. I really felt for the main character Lea and <strong>rooted for her all the way to the heartwarming conclusion</strong>' Fiona Leitch</p> <p>'<strong>A 5-star read that nestles into your heart</strong> leaving you with that lovely afterglow of a beautifully told story - <strong>a true gem for any bookworm</strong>.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p> <p>'The banter back and forth between the characters is great. <strong>A story of romance friendship chasing your dreams and finding self-confidence</strong>. Definitely give this book a read!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p> <p>'<strong>Full of laughter and tears this book took me on a journey</strong>. There is so much that you can relate to... brilliant!' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p> <p>'This is genuinely <strong>my new favorite romance novel</strong>. No miscommunication tropes just two adults telling each other how they're feeling consistently. <strong>Amazingly well-written</strong>.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p> <p>'This book had me in tears twice in the first three chapters... <strong>I really related to Lea and was totally invested in her story</strong>. Deserves to be a smash hit.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p> <p>'I didn't want it to end but equally couldn't put it down - I read it in a day... <strong>the best rom-com I've read all year. Lea and Shep are one of my favourite bookish couples ever</strong>.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p> <p>'This is <strong>a great book</strong>. I was able to both laugh and have some tears.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p> <p>'I have hoovered up all of Nina Kaye's books so far and <em>Stand Up Guy</em> was no different. The romance that develops is <strong>a brilliant 'will they/won't they?' story. A wonderful read and highly recommended</strong>.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p>