In life, Leo's the best friend, never the leading man, but now he's in the spotlight and all eyes are on him. A masterful new comedy from Justin Myers, author of The Fake-Up, The Magnificent Sons and The Last Romeo.
Leo's content to be in the background, letting his louder, more charismatic best friends shine. For a thirty-something gay people pleaser it's always been safer that way.
But, suddenly, a gorgeous love interest from the past steps out of the wings, Leo's pushed to his limits by his overenthusiastic new boss and - strangest of all - he begins to question whether the friends he loves so dearly have been holding him back.
For the first time ever, the spotlight is on Leo. But a spotlight reveals everything. And now all the things Leo has hidden away in darkness are in full focus. If he's to get everything he's ever wanted, Leo will need to face his past, and the future, head on. But he might not like everything he sees.
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'The modern, self-aware kind of romcom that gets 80% or higher on Rotten Tomatoes'
'Engaging characters with brilliant humour, humility and heart'
'There are twists and turns galore, even in the final pages of the story. Six stars out of five'
'I unreservedly recommend this book to all romantic comedy fans and also to everyone else'
Insightful and deliciously funny - Daily Express
A brilliantly funny reimagining of the romcom, full of helter-skelter twists
Fresh, funny and full of twists and turns - Daily Mail
Myers uses his razor keen eye for observation, dialogue and character to the wittiest effect - Evening Standard
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Justin Myers is an author and journalist from Shipley, West Yorkshire. Perhaps best known for his work as The Guyliner and his Impeccable Table Manners blog, Justin's writing has featured in many leading publications, including the Guardian, GQ, and The Times, and his popular newsletter The Truth About Everything* has been running since 2017. Justin now lives in London with his partner, and is desperate to get a dog.