{"product_id":"9780008740665","title":"The Stand-in Dad: The most uplifting and feel-good novel new in 2025 about the power of intergenerational friendships and found family, perfect for fans of Mike Gayle, Matt Cain and Ryan Love!","description":"\u003cp\u003eSOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW, SOMEONE BORROWED…\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForty years ago, sixteen-year-old David was heartbroken when his family rejected him for coming out. Since then, he has vowed to always help anyone in need. So, when he finds a tearful young woman outside his flower shop, he can’t just walk away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeg is newly engaged to the love of her life, Hannah. She should be overjoyed, but her conservative parents have made their disapproval painfully clear – leaving Meg devastated and wanting to call the whole wedding off.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut David won’t let another young person be rejected. He offers to be Meg’s ‘stand-in dad’, diving headfirst into dress fittings, cake tastings, and venue visits to make sure Meg’s special day is unforgettable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYet Meg’s parents’ absence looms large – and when disaster strikes, can David save the wedding in time?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Stand-in Dad is a joyful story about found family and the courage to embrace love’s true colours, perfect for fans ofMatt Cain, Mike Gayle and Ryan Love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e––––––––––––––––\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAUTHORS LOVE THE STAND-IN DAD!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Joyful, uplifting and full of heart – I loved it.' SARAH TURNER\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A thoroughly heart-warming read, full of lovable characters and with a resounding message of hope for our times.' KATE STOREY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Sweet, uplifting and deeply touching… a delight.' JUSTIN MYERS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A tender, heart-warming story of friends, family and the unexpected joy that's waiting in the spaces in-between. Gentle and uplifting.' JULIETTA HENDERSON\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘Moving and uplifting, THE STAND-IN DAD is HEARTSTOPPER for adults; a love letter to queerness and the family you get to choose.' PJ ELLIS\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A breath of fresh air. Powered by kindness, community and love, this book is lots of fun and absolutely full of joy.' ELEANOR RAY\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘A sweet and touching story that highlights that true friendship comes in many forms.’ CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'What a joy! A vibrant, warm and hopeful story, with a cast of characters I'd love to be friends with and a flower shop I wish was on my street. Loved it.' PENNY MIRREN\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A book with spring in its step… I read this with a big smile and a soaring heart.' JACK STRANGE\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A gentle heart-warming story… with a dash of humour whisked in to delight.' CHARLIE LYNDHURST\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eREADERS LOVE THE STAND-IN DAD!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This was just beautiful. Literally, my heart hurts… This will forever live in my mind. Absolutely stunning.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This is an uplifting and joyful story about love, acceptance and overcoming adversity… Heartily recommended as a queer pick-me-up.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A lovely and heart-warming book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Gosh, what a read… A lovely ending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I really enjoyed this book and will be looking out for others by this author. Very impressed.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Avon","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48518850281705,"sku":"9780008740665","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/5548\/7129\/files\/9780008740665.jpg?v=1750950677","url":"https:\/\/redstickreads.com\/products\/9780008740665","provider":"Red Stick Reads","version":"1.0","type":"link"}