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  • Published: 17 March 2022
  • ISBN: 9781405945745
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 400

The Way Back To You

The most heart-warming and joyful book of the summer




Three friends, two bike rides and one last chance for love. Dive into the most heartwarming and funny romantic comedy of 2022!

When Simon reconnects on Facebook with first love Sylvie - the French pen pal he never actually met all those decades ago - he is determined that things will be different.
Together with old school friend, Ian, he sets off on a bike ride from Bristol to Bordeaux, the same route they covered as teenagers in pursuit of love.
But although Simon and Ian have better bikes, more acceptable haircuts, and Google Maps, some things never change. And the road to true love is as bumpy as those country lanes.
Is it ever too late to fulfil your dreams? And will Simon finally meet Sylvie?

  • Published: 17 March 2022
  • ISBN: 9781405945745
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 400

About the author

James Bailey

James Bailey was born in Bristol, and currently lives and works in his home city. A graduate of King's College London, James has previously carried the Olympic Torch, made a speech at the House of Commons, and worked as a red carpet reporter. The Flip Side is his debut novel.

James can be found on Instagram and on Twitter @JamesBaileyWrites, and at www.JamesBaileyWrites.com

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Praise for The Way Back To You

Praise for James Bailey

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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

Heat, Read of the Week

Utterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted!

Giovanna Fletcher

The Flip Side is utterly charming, funny and very relatable!

Josie Silver, bestselling author of <i>One Day in December</i>

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, author of the <i>New York Times</i> bestseller <i>This Time Next Year</i>

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

Miranda Dickinson, <i>Sunday Times</i> bestselling author

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

This is the book you need right now if you're looking for an uplifting, funny read ... You will find yourself laughing out loud

Women & Home, 'December Book Club'