Tender Book by Belinda McKeonpremium off white cream pages Stitched binding Matte cover Local premium copy Language English Dimensions 5. 5 x 8. 26 inches Pages Amount 369 Summary "Tender" is the second novel by Irish author Belinda McKeon, published in 2015. Set in late 1990s Dublin, the story follows Catherine Reilly, a sheltered college student from County Longford, and her deepening friendship with James Flynn, an aspiring artist known for his charisma and adventurous spirit.