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    "description": "<p>Something old, something new, someone borrowed&hellip; Forty years ago, sixteen-year-old David was heartbroken when his family rejected him for coming out. Since then, he has vowed to always help anyone in need. So, when he finds a tearful young woman outside his flower shop, he can&rsquo;t just walk away. Meg is newly engaged to the love of her life, Hannah. She should be overjoyed, but her conservative parents have made their disapproval painfully clear &ndash; leaving Meg devastated and wanting to call the whole wedding off. But David won&rsquo;t let another young person be rejected. He offers to be Meg&rsquo;s &lsquo;stand-in dad&rsquo;, diving headfirst into dress fittings, cake tastings, and venue visits to make sure Meg&rsquo;s special day is unforgettable. Yet Meg&rsquo;s parents&rsquo; absence looms large &ndash; and when disaster strikes, can David save the wedding in time? The Stand-in Dad is a joyful story about found family and the courage to embrace love&rsquo;s true colours, perfect for fans of Matt Cain, Mike Gayle and Ryan Love.</p>",
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