Leading Man: A hilarious and relatable coming-of-age story from Justin Myers, king of the thoroughly modern comedy

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THE RIOTOUSLY FUNNY NEW NOVEL FROM KING OF THE MODERN ROM-COM JUSTIN MYERS

Leo's content to be in the background, letting his best friends shine. It's always been safer that way.

But recently something's happened that Leo can't explain. A gorgeous man wants to date him, he's been given a huge project at work and - strangest of all - he's started to develop a backbone.

For the first time ever, the spotlight is on Leo. But a spotlight reveals everything. And now all the things he has hidden away in darkness are in full focus. If he's to step into the role of leading man and get everything he's ever wanted, Leo will need to look at his life head on. And he might not like everything he sees.

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Praise for Justin Myers

'A razor-sharp tale, with fabulously drawn characters, crackling dialogue, real emotional heft and a wonderfully acerbic turn of phrase. Great fun' Sunday Mirror

'A book we can all relate to . . . Myers' original take on modern dating is refreshing and timely' GQ

'Myers has a wonderful style... [his] lines are sharp enough to murder' Independent

'Extremely funny, with real heart, depth and resonance' Daisy Buchanan

'Raw and honest, more complex and real than most coming out stories' i Paper

'Everything I want from a rom com. It's warm, funny and whip smart' Laura Kay

Author Bio

Justin Myers is a writer from Shipley, Yorkshire, who now lives in London. After years working in journalism, he began his popular blog The Guyliner in 2010. Justin spent five years writing dating and relationship advice for Gay Times, before joining British GQ as a weekly columnist in 2016. His work has appeared in a number of publications including the Guardian, The i, Sunday Times Style and the Irish Times.