Matt Cain – författare

From the author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle and Becoming Ted, a brand new enemies-to-lovers romcom for fans of Ted Lasso and Red, White and Royal Blue . . .''Heart-warming and joyful'' LORRAINE KELLY ''A great big hug of a book'' MICHAEL BALL Toddington FC defender Tom Horrocks is never happier than when he''s on the football pitch, but when it comes to love, he''s hiding a big secret. Worried about his young daughter and sick father - and with his team finally in the Premier League - he avoids all media.Journalist Cosmo Roberts wants to change the world, so is angry when he''s sent to a quiet northern town to cover a sport he sees as anti-gay. Then something about Tom catches his eye.Cosmo hates football. Tom hates journalists.Perhaps this time they''ve both met their match.''Filled with joy and strength and optimism'' RUSSELL T. DAVIES''Romantic and heartbreaking and uplifting'' LAURA KAYReader love Matt Cain ''Wonderfully uplifting'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''Absolutely brilliant'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐''I loved every second of this book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

IS IT EVER TOO LATE TO FOLLOW YOUR HEART?''One of the best uplifting books of the year'' INDEPENDENT ''Wonderful . . . An utter treat'' KATE MOSSE''A great big hug of a book!'' MICHAEL BALL''A heart-warming, joyous love story'' ADELE PARKS''I cannot recommend this book highly enough'' LORRAINE KELLY''A wonderfully warm story that completely drew me in'' RUTH HOGAN _______ ''Albert Entwistle was a postman. It was one of the few things everyone knew about him. And it was one of the few things he was comfortable with people knowing . . .''Living alone since the death of his mam, 64-year-old Albert Entwistle keeps himself to himself. So one frosty December morning, just back from delivering mail full of the Christmas cheer that no one now extends to him, Albert is surprised to find himself in receipt of a letter. The contents shock him. With no friends, and nothing to look forward to, his future suddenly seems lonely and frightening. It''s not the first time that Albert has received a letter that will change his life. But, as the snow starts to fall, this time around he''s spurred into action. The time has come for him to face the secret he''s been keeping for fifty years . . . With a new year fast approaching, Albert needs to be brave and go after what he wants, however much it scares him. And he will begin by looking for the man that, many years ago, he lost - but has never forgotten . . . Join Albert Entwistle as he sets out to find the long-lost love of his life, and has an unforgettable and completely life-affirming adventure on the way. __________ What readers love about The Secret Life Of Albert Entwistle: ''A rollicking love story'' IAN McKELLEN''A total triumph. Romantic and heartbreaking and uplifting all at once.'' LAURA KAY ''Prepare to fall in love with Albert Entwistle!'' S. J. WATSON ''Albert is delightful and charming, and the book is too'' JONATHAN HARVEY ''Wonderful. Written with such a good heart, filled with joy and strength and optimism'' RUSSELL T. DAVIES, creator of Channel 4''s smash-hit It''s a Sin ''Beautiful . . . You will weep and yet have your heart filled with joy'' ARLENE PHILLIPS''Tender, witty, uplifting'' KATE EBERLEN''Albert is the most delicious character and you''ll be with him every step of the way'' SUN ''A heart-warming and uplifting read'' ATTITUDE

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Best book I''ve read in years''⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''I loved every second of this book'' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ''Matt''s books should be available on prescription''Becoming Ted will steal your heart - a charming, joyful and surprising story about love, friendship and learning to be true to yourself, from the author of The Secret Life of Albert Entwistle.Ted Ainsworth has always worked at his family''s ice-cream business in the quiet Lancashire town of St Luke''s-on-Sea.But the truth is, he''s never wanted to work for the family firm - he doesn''t even like ice-cream, though he''s never told his parents that.When Ted''s husband suddenly leaves him, the bottom falls out of his world. However, what if from is heartbreak could come an opportunity for Ted to build something new? And to finally put what he wants first.Because Ted has always had another dream. A secret dream. Since childhood he has always wanted to be a Drag Queen.As he starts on his path of self-discovery, he will soon be faced with a choice. Will he take on the responsibilities that others have laid out for him, or will he choose to pursue his lifelong dream?Readers love Matt Cain:''Full of warmth, humour and courage and I absolutely loved it!'' Ruth Hogan''One of the best uplifting books of the year'' Independent''Wonderful . . . an utter treat'' Kate Mosse''A great big hug of a book'' Michael Ball''A heart-warming, joyous love story'' Adele Parks''I cannot recommend this book highly enough'' Lorraine Kelly''This novel is just a bucket of joy'' Glamour''So uplifting, original and funny'' Daily Mail''Utterly joyful, you will smile your way through this'' Sun

Two men. Twenty years of friendship. One love.''Lovely, funny, kind and truthful'' Russell T. Davies

''A rich, funny, poignant and unflinchingly honest portrayal of friendship, love and everything in between'' Ruth Hogan

''Matt Cain write gay love stories that are universally uplifting, inspiring and utterly riveting'' Lisa Jewell

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2002

Danny arrives at Manchester University determined not to hide from the world any longer. This is the year his life will begin.

He locks eyes with a handsome stranger across the hall at the Freshers'' Fair. It starts with a wink and soon Danny and Guy are best friends.

2022

Now, both single for the first time in years, Danny and Guy return to the confetti-covered streets of the Gay Village for Manchester Pride.

After years of shared adventures and lost dreams, Danny finally plans to share the secret he has been keeping for two decades. He has always been in love with Guy.

Could this weekend be the end of a twenty-year friendship . . . or the start of something new and even more beautiful?

''Written with heartfelt honesty and love'' Lorraine Kelly

''A gorgeous, heart-warming love story'' Sun

''Utterly absorbing and affecting. Matt Cain is one of the most entertaining and illuminating writers out there'' Bryony Gordon

''I have so much love for this book'' Freya North

''Thought-provoking'' Daily Mirror

''As sharp eyed as Hilda Ogden and as seen-it-all as Bet Lynch . . . a proudly Northern queer One Day, ingenious and unsparing'' Patrick Gale

''Heart-warming'' i Paper

''This epic friends-to-lovers will-they-won''t-they story is gorgeous!'' Clare Pooley

''A joy of a read'' Closer

''If you''re looking for something uplifting to kick off your reading list in 2024, this might just be the one for you . . . absorbing, moving and poignant'' Glamour