The Way Back To You
- Author James Bailey
- Narrator Justin Edwards
- Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date 9 June 2022
- Run Time 7 hours
- Format Audio
- Genre Contemporary romance, Humorous fiction, Modern and contemporary fiction, Narrative theme: Love and relationships, Romance: wholesome.
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What to expect
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The new novel from the author of The Flip Side!
Three friends. Two summers. One chance to find the way back to you . . .
When Simon Brown reconnects on Facebook with his first love Sylvie - the French pen pal he never actually met - he is determined that this time things will be different.
However, life isn't so straight-forward at sixty as it was at sixteen. His daughter's getting married, he's got difficult guests staying at his B&B, and his larger-than-life school friend, Ian, has abruptly waltzed back into his life.
Adamant that he can't let this second chance pass by, Simon sets off on a bike ride from Bristol to Bordeaux with Ian in tow, on the very same route they covered as teenagers in pursuit of love.
But although they now have better bikes, more acceptable haircuts, and Google Maps, some things never change, and it soon becomes clear that this trip will have even more bumps in the road than the first.
Is it ever too late to make up for past mistakes?
How far can one friendship be pushed?
And will Simon finally meet Sylvie?
Praise for THE FLIP SIDE!
'Takes the usual rom com formula and turns it on its head . . . refreshing, funny and heartwarming, we could not get enough of this' HEAT
'Utterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted!' GIOVANNA FLETCHER
'Utterly charming, funny and very relatable!' JOSIE SILVER
'A wonderful, feel-good gem of a book' THE SUN
'A funny, sparky read that feels fresh and modern . . . this book is fab' SOPHIE COUSENS
'Really sweet, warm hearted story with some very funny moments . . . Thoroughly enjoyed it and it was a lovely way to start the new year' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER
'The ultimate rom-com' INDEPENDENT
© James Bailey 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
Critics Review
The Way Back To You had the ability to make me feel all warm and fuzzy but at the same time I literally couldn’t put it down. I enjoyed the sense of intrigue around missed connections and impending weddings and the characters were complex and beautifully written. Please could we have a sequel so that I can find out where they all are in five years’ time?! A tale of pen pals, pretty French towns and sweet friendships – I loved it!
A joyful gem of a book that will have you cheering on its protagonist. Bonus points for the 70’s nostalgia in the flashback chapters
A charming story filled with wit and romance. I loved it
A delightful read, full of warmth and humour
Chances are you will fall in love with this rom-com packed with wit, long lost love and second chances
Praise for James Bailey
Utterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted!
The Flip Side is utterly charming, funny and very relatable!
A funny, sparky read that feels fresh and modern … this book is fab
Really sweet, warm hearted story with some very funny moments . . . Thoroughly enjoyed it and it was a lovely way to start the new year
James Bailey’s debut novel takes the usual rom com formula and turns it on its head . . . refreshing, funny and heartwarming, we could not get enough of this
A wonderful, feel-good gem of a book
This is the book you need right now if you’re looking for an uplifting, funny read … You will find yourself laughing out loud
It’s amazing, it’s joyous. It’s like finding yourself in the middle of the warmest, funniest, most amazing romantic comedy you’ve ever come across. Everyone is going to fall in love with it. James Bailey is definitely a writer to watch
A truly heartwarming story that left me with a huge smile on my face! A gorgeous story of second chances, full of nostalgia and characters you love from the start
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