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NEW YORK TIMES EDITOR'S PICK - Two best friends. One huge crush. A year that could change everything... A warmhearted, hilarious queer rom-com about what happens when a group of friends are actually brave enough to live the dream and give up their dreary city apartments to buy a house in the country together. - "Real Emily Henry vibes but gay. Joyous, funny, sexy, and romantic--a triumph "--Kate Sawyer, award-winning author of The Stranding "Buoyant, charming, delectably wistful, and quietly earnest--not to mention, British enough to beguile even the subset of Americans who cuddle up to The Great British Bake Off on a Sunday afternoon." --Casey McQuiston, The New York Times "A delightful romance, complete with DIY home repair, a beautiful queer found family, and backyard hen." --Ashley Herring Blake, bestselling author of Astrid Parker Doesn't Fail El is in a rut. She's been hiding in the photocopier room at the same dead-end job for longer than she cares to remember, she's sharing a flat with a girl who leaves passive-aggressive smiley face notes on the fridge about milk consumption and, worst of all, she's been in unrequited love with her best friend, effortlessly cool lesbian Ray, for years. So when a plan is hatched for El, Ray, and their two other closest friends--newly heartbroken Will and karaoke-and-Twilight-superfan Jamie--to ditch the big city and move out to a ramshackle house on the edge of an English country village, it feels like just the escape she needs. Despite being the DIY challenge of a lifetime, the newly named Lavender House has all the makings of becoming the queer commune of the friends' dreams. (Will has been given a pass as the gang's Token Straight.) But as they start plotting their bright new future and making preparations for a grand housewarming party to thank the surprisingly but wonderfully welcoming community, El is forced to confront her feelings for Ray--the feelings that she's been desperately trying to keep buried. Is it worth ruining a perfectly good friendship for a chance at love? A VINTAGE ORIGINAL.

From the author of Wild Things comes a heartwarming and relatable queer coming of age story about an isolated young woman whose artistic celebration of her pet chinchilla suddenly launches her into the professional art world, reality TV fame, and first love. "Brilliantly and truthfully rendered friendships, flirtations, and workplace dramas . . . but also a truly nuanced, sensitive, and warm-hearted portrait of living with mental illness." --Emma Hughes, author of No Such Thing as Perfect Isobel's life is small: just her, her mum, and her pet chinchilla, Abigail, in their council flat on the Kentish coast. After mental health troubles in her teens, Issy, now twenty-eight, has kept things that way on purpose, only deviating from routine when her part-time job at a paint-your-own pottery studio demands it, or when she's inspired to create art of Abigail: knitted Abigails, sculptural Abigails, delicately rendered paintings of Abigail. When the Abigails earn the attention of famous artist and reality TV star Elizabeth Staggs, Issy is awestruck and a little alarmed. These emotions compound when Elizabeth makes Issy an unexpected offer: move to London and work for a year shadowing Elizabeth as she produces her hit arts documentary series. Terrified but determined, Issy agrees, and soon finds herself sharing a flat with a crew of boisterous roommates who welcome her into their queer enclave and attempt to mentor her in the city's wide world of romantic possibilities. Issy can't help but wish that one roommate--gorgeous and cool aspiring actress, Robin--might make her mentorship a bit more hands on...even while, at work, she struggles under the guidance of Elizabeth's harsh and exacting young producer, Aubrey. But when Elizabeth seizes on Issy's idea to structure the upcoming season around a group of outsider artists, Issy finds both her work and love lives growing more complicated by the day, whether she's ready or not. Making It is a nuanced and life affirming look at living with depression and of finding, as we all deserve to, self-acceptance, community, and love.

'The Split has everything I love in a novel. It's hilariously funny, it's so uplifting, and its characters are irresistibly loveable' Beth O'Leary 'Full of humour, kindness, cake and a cat, this is the novel to turn to in difficult times' Katie Fforde Following a brutal break up, Ally flees to her dad's house in Sheffield with her ex's cat (who always preferred her anyway). When she realises Emily isn't coming to win back either her or the cat, Ally takes to the sofa to mourn the future she'd planned.After a few days' grace, her dad calls in reinforcements - Ally's old friend and first beard, Jeremy. Reunited, the two find solace in each other's heartbreak and an endless supply of baked goods. But jacked up on sugar and mutual delusion, they concoct a plan to run the half marathon and win back their exes...This seems like the perfect example of their ability to commit and better themselves. But will their exes be waiting at the finish line, or is there a whole new future on the horizon?A brilliant, heart-warming and intensely funny story of love, heartache, friendship and family. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary. Hear what everyone's saying about The Split! 'A warm, funny, comforting read with such loveable characters!' Ruth Jones'It's like meeting Marian Keyes and Dawn O'Porter in a cosy gay pub in Sheffield!' Matt Cain'Funniest book I've read in a long time!' ????? reader review'Did NOT disappoint! I've laughed, I've cried, I've felt warm inside!' ????? reader review'A beautiful, honest story which kept me smiling and giggling throughout' ????? reader review'Absolute pure joy. It hooks you in from the first page' ????? reader review'A delight to read' ????? reader review'Leaves you feeling all squishy and warm inside' ????? reader reviewLove The Split? Then read Laura Kay's heartwarming new romcom, Making It, available now!

'Glorious, hilarious and life affirming . . . I absolutely loved it' EMMA HUGHES, author of No Such Thing As Perfect'A captivating read from a truly exciting talent' JUSTIN MYERS, author of The Fake-UpWould you entrust your life choices to someone hell-bent on avoiding theirs? Natasha has everything under control, at least that's what her clients think. As a therapist, she has all the answers but when it comes to her personal life, she seriously needs to start taking her own advice.Still living with her ex-girlfriend, Natasha's messy love life is made up of dates and one-night stands. After all, why would you commit to one person, when there is an endless stream of people waiting for you to swipe right? Besides, people always leave.But when Margot arrives on the scene, everything changes. Flailing between mending long broken relationships and starting new ones, Natasha's walking the line between self-actualisation and self-destruction... With denial no longer an option, it is time for Natasha to take control of her own happiness. Hear what everyone's saying about Tell Me Everything! 'Another absolute BANGER from Laura Kay!! . . . Truly such a brilliant read' ????? reader review'Truly joyful and uplifting . . . this is a big-hearted story about what really matters in life: friends, family and love' Lucy Diamond, author of Anything Could Happen'A emotional, beautiful, and gorgeous queer read!' ????? reader review'Hilarious, tender and romantic . . . with characters you'll wish were real and an ending that will leave you fully uplifted' Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Staycation'Has Laura Kay's trademark blend of comedy, lump-in-throat moments and plenty of tension . . . this book is upbeat but not fluffy, moving but never maudlin' ????? reader review'Laura Kay's writing is so warm and open-hearted, but also has a dry wit that makes you snort with delighted recognition' Lily Lindon, author of Double Booked'No one is writing funny, contemporary fiction with lesbian leads better than Laura . . . give a copy to your crush, the one-that-got-away, or the ex you're a little bit too close to' ????? reader reviewLove Tell Me Everything? Then read Laura Kay's heartwarming new romcom, Making It, available now!

'Glorious, hilarious and life affirming . . . I absolutely loved it' EMMA HUGHES, author of No Such Thing As Perfect'A captivating read from a truly exciting talent' JUSTIN MYERS, author of The Fake-UpWould you entrust your life choices to someone hell-bent on avoiding theirs? Natasha has everything under control, at least that's what her clients think. As a therapist, she has all the answers but when it comes to her personal life, she seriously needs to start taking her own advice.Still living with her ex-girlfriend, Natasha's messy love life is made up of dates and one-night stands. After all, why would you commit to one person, when there is an endless stream of people waiting for you to swipe right? Besides, people always leave.But when Margot arrives on the scene, everything changes. Flailing between mending long broken relationships and starting new ones, Natasha's walking the line between self-actualisation and self-destruction... With denial no longer an option, it is time for Natasha to take control of her own happiness. Hear what everyone's saying about Tell Me Everything! 'Another absolute BANGER from Laura Kay!! . . . Truly such a brilliant read' ????? reader review'Truly joyful and uplifting . . . this is a big-hearted story about what really matters in life: friends, family and love' Lucy Diamond, author of Anything Could Happen'A emotional, beautiful, and gorgeous queer read!' ????? reader review'Hilarious, tender and romantic . . . with characters you'll wish were real and an ending that will leave you fully uplifted' Cressida McLaughlin, author of The Staycation'Has Laura Kay's trademark blend of comedy, lump-in-throat moments and plenty of tension . . . this book is upbeat but not fluffy, moving but never maudlin' ????? reader review'Laura Kay's writing is so warm and open-hearted, but also has a dry wit that makes you snort with delighted recognition' Lily Lindon, author of Double Booked'No one is writing funny, contemporary fiction with lesbian leads better than Laura . . . give a copy to your crush, the one-that-got-away, or the ex you're a little bit too close to' ????? reader reviewLove Tell Me Everything? Then read Laura Kay's heartwarming new romcom, Making It, available now!

Will a year of wild things make these friends into lovers? The perfect will-they-won't-they romance from the author of The Split and Tell Me Everything

The perfect will-they-won't-they romance from the author of The Split and Tell Me Everything

The heartwarming new novel from Laura Kay, author of Wild Things and The Split.

Una historia brillante, encantadora y divertida sobre el amor, el desamor, la amistad y la familia.Ideal para fans de Marian Keyes y Beth O'Leary. Emily ha dejado a Ally y, de repente, se ha quedado sin novia, sin casa, sin amigos y sin trabajo..., aunque todav a tiene a Malcolm, el gato de Emily. Solo que, t cnicamente, lo ha secuestrado. Ally llega a la casa de su padre decidida a esconderse del mundo, pero no es la nica que ha regresado a Sheffield. Jeremy, el que fue su mejor amigo de peque a, tambi n ha vuelto porque un chico le ha roto el coraz n. En un intento desesperado por impresionar a sus respectivas exparejas, Ally y Jeremy se inscriben en una media marat n local. Para entrenar cuentan con la ayuda de Jo, una guap sima runner que tal vez les ayude a lograr lo que quieren, aunque no de la forma que ellos esperan. «La ruptura tiene todo lo que me gusta en una novela. Es divertid sima, te levanta el nimo y no puedes evitar amar a sus personajes. --BETH O'LEARY, autora de Piso para dos y En tus zapatos ENGLISH DESCRIPTION Brutally dumped by her girlfriend, Ally is homeless, friendless and jobless... but at least she has Malcolm. Wounded and betrayed, Ally has made off with the one thing she thinks might soothe the pain: Emily's cat. After a long train journey she arrives home to her dad in Sheffield, ready to fold herself up in her duvet and remain on the sofa for the foreseeable. Her dad has other ideas. A phone call later, and Ally is reunited with her first ever beard and friend of old, Jeremy. He too is broken-hearted and living at home again. In an inspired effort to hold each other up, the pair decide to sign up for the local half marathon in a bid to impress their exes with their commitment and athleticism. Given neither of them can run, they enlist the support of athletic, not to mention beautiful, Jo. But will she have them running for the hills... or will their ridiculous plan pay off...? A brilliant, heart-warming and intensely funny story of love, heartache, friendship and family. Perfect for fans of Marian Keyes and Beth O'Leary.

„Hylende morsom, opløftende og uimodståelig elskelig.“ – BETH O'LEARY Ally Waters er på tærsklen til de 30, og livet går langt fra efter planen. Arbejdsløs og vraget af kæresten Emily, rejser hun hjem til sin far med Emilys kat under armen (katten foretrak alligevel Ally). Hjemme i Sheffield grubler Ally over, hvordan hun kan vinde sin tabte værdighed – og ekskæreste – tilbage. Redningen viser sig i kraft af barndomsvennen Jeremy, som også er ramt af kærestesorger. Sammen beslutter de at få styr på deres liv. Første skridt er at tilmelde sig det lokale halvmaraton – selv om ingen af dem kan løbe længere end ned for enden af vejen uden at kollapse. Heldigvis lykkes det at rekruttere den sporty, og ikke mindst smukke, Jo som moralsk opbakning ... Breakup er en sjov og rørende historie, om hvordan en enkelt begivenhed kan vende et helt liv på hovedet … og at det måske er helt okay. „Denne velskevne, gribende debut handler om viljestyrke, usikkerhed og masser af kage.“ – DAILY MAIL „En strålende, hjertevarm og intenst morsom romance.“ – BELFAST TELEGRAPH „Kays hyggelige, begavede historier viser komplicerede mennesker og komplicerede forhold.“ – EVENING STANDARD

Natasha har styr på sit liv – eller det er i hvert fald, hvad hendes klienter tror. Som psykolog lever hun af at have alle svarene, men når det kommer til hendes privatliv, har hun sværere ved at efterleve sine egne råd. Natasha bor stadig sammen med sin ekskæreste, og hendes kaotiske kærlighedsliv består af tvivlsomme dates og onenightstands. Hvorfor binde sig til én person, når der er en endeløs strøm af potentielle dates, der venter på, at man swiper til højre? Men da den forførende, gådefulde Margot dukker op, ændrer alt sig, og Natasha bliver tvunget til at se sig selv og sin største frygt i øjnene.

El føler, hun sidder fast i sit liv. Hun er træt af sit dødssyge job, hendes sambo er begyndt at sætte passivaggressive beskeder på køleskabet og værst af alt: Hun har været hemmeligt forelsket i sin veninde Ray i virkelig lang tid. Så da muligheden opstår for at flytte på landet sammen med Ray og to venner, føles det som en chance sendt fra himlen. Selvom huset kræver en voldsom omgang gør-det-selv-entusisme, er venneflokken begejstrede for deres nye hjem og den imødekommenhed, de oplever i lokalområdet. Men i takt med, at de planglægger en overdådig housewarming, erkender El, at hun må konfrontere de følelser, hun har for Ray. Spørgsmålet er, om hun er parat til at sætte deres venskab på spil? Pressen skriver: "Kay skriver med en let, men også jordbunden, sprødhed, der føles som en cykeltur på landet. Hendes sætninger er veloplagte og begavede. Hendes jokes, spidsfindigheder og sidebemærkninger rammer skiven, skarpt og præcist." – The New York Times "Kay har slået sit navn fast som en af de klareste stjerner inden for queer romcom." – Marie Claire "Kay har et skarpt blik for millenium-kultur, og hendes humoristiske dialoger og troværdige karakterer gør dette til en overbevisende roman. En queer coming-of-age-fortælling, der er lige præcis så flabet, at den får voksenlivet til at virke lidt mindre slemt." – Kirkus Reviews

Kaksi bestistä. Monta villiä asiaa. Vuosi, joka muuttaa kaiken.Laura Kayn hyvänmielenromaani Villi vuosi on riemastuttavan rönsyilevä kertomus rohkeudesta tavoitella omannäköistä elämää.Eleanor Evans on jumissa. Työ on niin tylsää, että hän vetäytyy tuntikausiksi kopiointihuoneeseen ilman että kukaan edes huomaa mitään. Kämppiksellä on tapana jättää jääkaapin oveen passiivisaggressiivisia lappusia, ja mikä traagisinta, Eleanor on kuolettavan rakastunut parhaaseen ystäväänsä Ramonaan.Kaiken on muututtava. Eleanor lupaa itselleen, että tekee vuoden ajan villejä asioita. Ne voivat olla pieniä, kuten minikokoinen perhostatuointi, tai valtavia, kuten muutto maalle yhteiseen taloon ystävien kanssa. Tai ihan oikeasti elämää mullistavia...Laura Kayn Villi vuosi on rakkauskirje ystävyydelle, uusille aluille ja riskien ottamisen ilolle. Varoitus! Kirja saa sinutkin suunnittelemaan omaa villiä irtiottoasi.