Arthur and Teddy are Coming Out

Selected as one of the Independent’s 19 debut authors set to make their mark in 2023

No one in the family is prepared when 79-year-old Arthur Edwards drops a bombshell: he's gay, and after a lifetime in the closet, he's finally ready to come out.

Arthur's 21-year-old grandson, Teddy, has the same secret. But Teddy doesn't feel ready to come out yet – especially when Arthur’s announcement causes shockwaves in the family.

Can Arthur and Teddy navigate first loves, heartbreak, and finding their place in their community?

More importantly, can they – and their family – learn to accept who they truly are?

"Proving there's no age limit on following your heart and finding love! I'm totally #TeamArthurandTeddy.’" — Heidi Swain, Sunday Times bestselling author

"Readers will be rooting for them in this charming debut novel by Fermanagh writer Ryan Love." — The Irish Times

"A warm, uplifting, and emotional read" — Justin Myers, author of The Fake Up

"A sweet coming out story which sensitively portrays the difficulties and the celebrations of coming out and being true to yourself" — Emma Denny, author of One Night in Hartswood

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