Author: Sweeney, Tanya Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945)Published on 29 January 2026 by Transworld Publishers Ltd (Bantam Books (Transworld Publishers a division of) in the United Kingdom.Hardback | 320 pages223 x 146 x 31 | 426g A fresh, funny and deeply affecting novel about a thirty-something woman who begins stalking a celebrity crush - and about what happens when it all becomes a bit too real. Perfect for fans of Baby Reindeer.*AN INSTANT NO.1 BESTSELLER*'This is such a great book. People will LOVE it!’ MARIAN KEYES, bestselling author of Grown Ups 'I loved this book. A wild ride of a read, funny yet poignant, it is a gripping page turner.' LIZ NUGENT, award-winning author of Strange Sally Diamond 'Looks set to be the smash hit of 2026.' IRISH TIMES‘I raced through this funny yet unsettling book – and found it all too relatable.’ GOOD HOUSEKEEPING, Best Debut Novels for 2026You're the love of Esther's life. You just don't know it yet...Esther first sees Ted walking in a park in London. They lock eyes and for a fraction of a second, she feels something she’s never felt before.She starts by reading up about his life in Canada and his work as an actor. Then she watches every interview with him online. It isn’t long before she’s joined Ted’s fan site online where her and the ‘Tedettes’ stalk his every move.When Ted gets a new celebrity girlfriend, Esther decides that things have gone far enough. She leaves her husband, takes all their savings, and buys a one-way ticket to Canada.After all, Ted might not know it yet, but they are meant to be together – he just needs a little bit of persuading...***Readers are OBSESSED with Esther is Now Following You!***'A well-written, compulsive page-turner’ - FIVE-STAR REVIEW @Tired Mammy Book Club‘Completely addictive …Tanya Sweeney has a completely unique voice’ FIVE-STAR REVIEW @LucysChronicLife'ESTHER IS NOW FOLLOWING YOU wasn't what I expected, it was more ????’ FIVE-STAR Review @BethReadsCrime‘Brilliantly funny, and freakishly weird, it also had a much deeper emotional undercurrent. Tanya managed to tackle some serious themes, whilst still managing to balance them with comedic writing, that’s some accomplishment. Loved it’ FIVE-STAR REVIEW @JTayAuthor'I have nothing to say other than I absolutely devoured this book and loved it!!!!' FIVE-STAR Review'I was utterly immersed in this and hope that Sweeney writes more.' FIVE-STAR Review'A rollercoaster of a novel that keeps you strapped in and clutching the safety rail until the bitter end!' FIVE-STAR Review'If you’re looking for a novel that’s both thought-provoking and emotionally gripping, this one’s a must-read.' FIVE-STAR Review'Oh, never before has a character captured my heart so much, Esther completely has mine.' FIVE-STAR Review'It's a must-read and I've never seen anything quite like it before.' FIVE-STAR Review'I was hooked on Esther's character.' FIVE-STAR Review
