New Arrival Open, Heaven

Description

Author: Sean Hewitt

Of specific Gay interest

Published on 2 April 2026 by Vintage Publishing (Vintage) in the United Kingdom.

Paperback | 240 pages
128 x 197 x 18 | 172g

When James meets Luke, everything changes an exhilarating tale of hidden desire and sudden freedom in the wild countryside.

THE INSTANT TOP 10 IRISH BESTSELLERSHORTLISTED FOR THE DYLAN THOMAS PRIZE 2026An achingly beautiful story of first love GUARDIANSuperb Transcendent SARAH PERRYBeautifully written, deeply felt MICHAEL MAGEEHeart-rending Propulsive FINANCIAL TIMESJames dreams of another life far away from his small village. Almost an adult, his newfound desires threaten to unravel his shy exterior. Then he meets Luke. Unkempt and handsome, charismatic and impulsive, he has been sent to stay with his aunt and uncle on a nearby farm.

With the passing seasons, a bond emerges between them that transforms their lives. Yet James is never sure of Lukes true feelings and as the end of summer nears, he has a choice to make: will he risk everything for the possibility of love?*A Book of the Year for the Guardian, Observer, Irish Times and BBC*READERS LOVE OPEN, HEAVEN My favourite book of the year Gorgeous. I was completely transported The intoxicating rush of first love. Five stars! Breathtakingly beautiful. A story that stays with you Heart-breaking but also triumphant. A must-read The most truthful novel about love that I have read in a long timeIt made my heart hurt in the best ways HELEN MACDONALDHewitt writes with such tenderness and grace ANNE ENRIGHTDesire, yearning, fear Intensely vivid IRISH TIMESGorgeous Piercing, intimate and euphoric COLIN WALSHSen Hewitt is the real deal BENJAMIN MYERSOpen, Heaven was an Irish top ten bestseller w/c 28 April 2025