Redemption: An utterly heartbreaking and gripping World War 2 historical novel

Ed is a virgin. I didn’t know those existed – not at our age anyway. Maybe he was so drunk that he forgot all the times he’s had sex. I wish I could get that drunk.

Mia and Ed have been best friends ever since they began teaching at the same school. Ed bakes cake for the staff, Mia eats the cakes. Ed can’t control his students, Mia sorts them out. Mia can’t work the photocopier, Ed shows her how.

Mia’s love life might be chaotic but she’s totally devoted to her super-tidy, cat-owning, geeky but not bad-looking best friend. So, when Mia discovers Ed is still a virgin at twenty-eight, she decides to take matters into her own hands and teach him the skills he needs to seduce the pretty new maths teacher, Caitlin.

It’s an education that involves panic-buying sex toys and buddy-watching porn, and when Ed graduates with an A+ for effort – and begins dating the perfect-on-paper Caitlin – Mia knows her work is done.

But is Caitlin as sweet as she seems? And could Mia’s feelings for Ed be stronger than she realised?

A fabulously feel-good and unmissable read for fans of rom-coms by Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi McFarlane and Beth O’Leary and anyone who’s seen and loved Sex Education, Teachers and When Harry Met Sally. If you’ve ever cringed at the memory of your first time, nursed a broken heart with wine and takeout, or fallen for a friend, you’ll love this hilariously funny, sexy, heart-warming story.

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“She is such a fantastic author... Her writing is so funny, sharp, and heartfelt.” NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“I am a massive fan of Kristen's writing. She always has me laughing when I read her books. I absolutely love her writing style, it’s just so real.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Queen of the comic one liner. I was either howling with laughter or choking back a tear or two.” Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

© 2023 Storm Publishing (Audiobook): 9781805080596

Release date

Audiobook: June 26, 2023