Book description
Something old, something new, someone borrowed... Forty 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.Meg 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.But 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.Yet Meg's parents' absence looms large - and when disaster strikes, can David save the wedding in time?The 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.----------------AUTHORS LOVE THE STAND-IN DAD!'Joyful, uplifting and full of heart - I loved it.' SARAH TURNER'A thoroughly heart-warming read, full of lovable characters and with a resounding message of hope for our times.' KATE STOREY'Sweet, uplifting and deeply touching... a delight.' JUSTIN MYERS'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'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'A breath of fresh air. Powered by kindness, community and love, this book is lots of fun and absolutely full of joy.' ELEANOR RAY'A sweet and touching story that highlights that true friendship comes in many forms.' CHARLOTTE BUTTERFIELD'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'A book with spring in its step... I read this with a big smile and a soaring heart.' JACK STRANGE'A gentle heart-warming story... with a dash of humour whisked in to delight.' CHARLIE LYNDHURSTREADERS LOVE THE STAND-IN DAD!'This was just beautiful. Literally, my heart hurts... This will forever live in my mind. Absolutely stunning.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review'This is an uplifting and joyful story about love, acceptance and overcoming adversity... Heartily recommended as a queer pick-me-up.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review'A lovely and heart-warming book.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review'Gosh, what a read... A lovely ending.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review'I really enjoyed this book and will be looking out for others by this author. Very impressed.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ NetGalley review
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience