Set the Record Straight

Imprint: Bedford Square Publishers

Category: Adult & contemporary romance

Set the Record Straight

Set the Record Straight

A Sapphic, Friends-to-Lovers, Holiday Romance from the Bestselling Author of OUT ON A LIMB

Hannah Bonam-Young

The day Clara started her new (dream) job as an assistant to her photography idol, she was met with an assumption that caught her off guard and stunned her silent. Suddenly, she has to bring a girlfriend to the gallery’s opening in a few weeks – all because she choked up and failed to correct her boss that she is, in fact, straight.

Evan was recently dumped by her fellow teacher fiancée for a mutual co-worker and is still trying to figure out where it all went wrong. So when she gets the news the happy new couple will be hosting the staff’s holiday party, she feels utterly horrified by her single status and looks for a quick solution.

Together, these two life-long friends make a plan to get through the gallery opening and holiday party by pretending to date one another. Easy… right?

That is until Clara starts developing real feelings for Evan, shocking herself. All the while Evan realizes that perhaps pretending to date your straight best friend, who you’ve had a crush on for half your life – isn’t the best idea.

  • A fake-dating setup between lifelong friends that allows humour, tension, and emotional intimacy to build naturally
  • A fresh, character-driven exploration of sexuality, friendship, and desire that’s newly available with fresh jacket in ebook and print after being self-published in 2022

Paperback

RRP: £9.99

ISBN: 9781835016640

Published: September 24, 2026

Extent: 192 pages

Ebook

RRP: £6.99

ISBN: 9781835016657

Published: September 24, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is "Set the Record Straight" about?

The day Clara started her new (dream) job as an assistant to her photography idol, she was met with an assumption that caught her off guard and stunned her silent. Suddenly, she has to bring a girlfriend to the gallery's opening in a few weeks – all because she choked up and failed to correct her boss that she is, in fact, straight.

Evan was recently dumped by her fellow teacher fiancée for a mutual co-worker and is still trying to figure out where it all went wrong. So when she gets the news the happy new couple will be hosting the staff's holiday party, she feels utterly horrified by her single status and looks for a quick solution.

Together, these two life-long friends make a plan to get through the gallery opening and holiday party by pretending to date one another. Easy... right?

That is until Clara starts developing real feelings for Evan, shocking herself. All the while Evan realizes that perhaps pretending to date your straight best friend, who you've had a crush on for half your life – isn't the best idea.

  • A fake-dating setup between lifelong friends that allows humour, tension, and emotional intimacy to build naturally
  • A fresh, character-driven exploration of sexuality, friendship, and desire that's newly available with fresh jacket in ebook and print after being self-published in 2022
Who wrote "Set the Record Straight"?

"Set the Record Straight" was written by Hannah Bonam-Young.

Hannah Bonam-Young is a bestselling author from Ontario, Canada. She lives with her childhood-friend-turned-husband Ben, two kids, and bulldog near Niagara Falls on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples.

Who would enjoy "Set the Record Straight"?
"Set the Record Straight" is perfect for readers who enjoy books about adult & contemporary romance.
Hannah Bonam-Young

Hannah Bonam-Young

Hannah Bonam-Young is a bestselling author from Ontario, Canada. She lives with her childhood-friend-turned-husband Ben, two kids, and bulldog near Niagara Falls on the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabe peoples.

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