The Way Back To You: The funny and heart-warming story of long lost love and second chances

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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

Reviews

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! -- Lorraine Brown
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 * Culturefly *
A charming story filled with wit and romance. I loved it * Olivia Beirne *
A delightful read, full of warmth and humour -- Caroline Khoury, author of It Must Be Love
Chances are you will fall in love with this rom-com packed with wit, long lost love and second chances * Cosmopolitan *
Praise for James Bailey * : *
Utterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted! -- Giovanna Fletcher
The Flip Side is utterly charming, funny and very relatable! -- Josie Silver, bestselling author of One Day in December
A funny, sparky read that feels fresh and modern ... this book is fab -- Sophie Cousens, author of the New York Times bestseller This Time Next Year
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
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 *
A wonderful, feel-good gem of a book * The Sun *
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' *
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, Sunday Times bestselling author
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 -- Abigail Mann

Author Bio

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