Author:Giovanna Fletcher
A gloriously romantic novel about fame, friendship and falling in love, from the No. 1 bestselling author and Queen of the Castle- perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes, Sophie Kinsella & Cecelia Ahern
'Gloriously romantic' JILL MANSELL
'Warm and romantic, this will brighten up your day' CLOSER
Sophie May has a secret.
One that she's successfully kept for years. It's meant that she's had to give up her dreams of going to university and travelling the world to stay in her little village, living with her mum and working in the local teashop.
But then Sophie unexpectedly meets the gorgeous Billy Buskin - a famous actor with ambitions to make it to the top. As they begin to grow closer, Sophie finds herself whisked away from the comfort of her life into Billy's glamorous - but ruthless - world.
After years of shying away from attention, can Sophie handle the constant scrutiny that comes with being with Billy? How much is she prepared to give up along the way?
And is their love strong enough to keep them together against the odds?
Charming, heart-warming and utterly romantic, Billy and Me is an unforgettable story that will completely capture your heart.
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'Wonderfully warm and cosy. The perfect comfort read to curl-up with and enjoy' Ali McNamara
'Tons of charm and genuine warmth' Star Magazine
'A sweet and sparkling debut from a lovely lady. Sure to be a hit' Carole Matthews
Only the most hard-hearted could fail to root for Sophie as she falls for A-lister Billy and must take on the mad, bad world of showbiz. This sweet debut reminded me of Last Night at Chateau Marmont' Louise Candlish
'If you're looking for a romantic read and a summer treat that'll take you on a journey and leave you feeling like you've made a new friend, you'll love Billy and Me' Vanessa Greene
'This is one juicy read' Now
'Must read' Sunday Mirror
Praise for Billy and Me
—— -A gorgeous, gloriously romantic read with buckets of charm - I absolutely loved it!
—— Jill Mansell , bestselling author of This Could Change EverythingA sweet and sparkling debut from a lovely lady. Sure to be a hit
—— Carole Matthews , bestselling author of Million Love SongsWarm and romantic, this charming read will certainly brighten up your day
—— CloserWonderfully warm and cosy. The perfect comfort read to curl-up with and enjoy
—— Ali McNamara , bestselling author of The Summer of SerendipityTons of charm and genuine warmth
—— Star MagazineOnly the most hard-hearted could fail to root for Sophie as she falls for A-lister Billy and must take on the mad, bad world of showbiz. This sweet debut reminded me of Last Night at Chateau Marmont
—— Louise Candlish , bestselling author of The Swimming PoolIf you're looking for a romantic read and a summer treat that'll take you on a journey and leave you feeling like you've made a new friend, you'll love Billy and Me
—— Vanessa Greene , bestselling author of The Little Piece of You and MeThis is one juicy read
—— NowMust read
—— Sunday MirrorThis moving, gripping story is filled with characters who are tenderly and elegantly portrayed
—— Daily ExpressEverything you want for a summer read. It has romance, passion, intrigue and danger
—— Press (York)Praise for Carol Drinkwater
—— -Secrets, tragedy, hidden pasts and family secrets all set in glorious Provence - I loved this
—— Santa MontefioreRanging across time periods this is a story to savour, complete with wonderful settings stretching from Paris to the glorious countryside of southern France
—— Dinah JefferiesA great and compassionate writer
—— Danuta Kean , GuardianMesmerising, haunting and extraordinarily relevant
—— LovereadingA lovely book packed with the sunshine, scents and savours of the South of France. Plenty of page-turning drama but also mouthwatering descriptions of Paris and Provence. Enough to make you rush straight to the Eurostar
—— Daily MailA gripping tale
—— Sunday PostThis atmospheric read will whisk you straight to the South of France as you become immersed in the tale of secrets and heartbreak
—— Marie ClaireGripping
—— CandisAn emotional tale of loss and kindness
—— French Property NewsA story of love and loss, sadness and great joy
—— The Middle EastI loved this book. I kept snatching a few more pages whenever I could. It has left me wanting to head to warmer climes and take part in the grape and olive harvests. Well I can dream can't I?
—— MumsnetGorgeously romantic
—— Milly JohnsonCombines a wonderful setting with the poignancy of self-discovery and a touching romance
—— Katie FfordeBrilliant, warm and beautifully judged - I raced through it
—— Cathy KellyLovely, absorbing, full of beauty and mystery
—— Kate EberlenHeart-warming and wonderfully romantic
—— Rosanna LeyThe perfect getaway read
—— RedBeautiful, life-affirming stories that whisk you away and make you fall in love
—— Miranda DickinsonTender. A beautiful festive tale of a girl in search of a family for Christmas
—— My WeeklyA sweeping historical novel that opens in the waning days of the Ottoman Empire… The Parisian calls to mind a 19th-century novel.
—— New York TimesComplex, subtle and challenging… [The Parisian is] excelling––with a powerful ending that is moving in the way it knits together the themes of self-betrayal and social and political treachery.
—— Gareth Jenkins , Socialist WorkerReconciling oneself with the pain and pleasure of the ties that bind one to certain people and places is something that lies at the heart of Hammad’s novel… the world Hammad paints is a rich one.
—— Lucy Scholes , iHammad… convincingly weaves the conversations and arguments around the Palestinian table, inviting the reader to join the friends and family who are full of complexity and humanity, and refuse to be defined by the tragedy that is befalling them… To read The Parisian is to gradually get to know a friend, like drinking tea with a favourite uncle and hearing about family stories, gossip and politics.
—— Tanushka Marah , Middle East EyeEscapism in the form of adventure and sisterhood. This is a novel with real depth and feeling and touches on worker's rights, racism, environmentalism and education
—— iThis tribute to female friendship and the joy of books is a compelling read
—— Woman's WeeklyA captivating tale of love, friendship and self-actualisation
—— PeopleEscapism in the form of adventure and sisterhood. A novel with real depth and feeling. Empowering
—— Press AssociationAn exploration of people's cruelty and also their kindness
—— Ruth Junes , Good HousekeepingThe author of Me Before You pulls off a cracker with this stirring, exciting adventure story inspired by true events, in depression-era Kentucky, women find freedom and friendship by joining a brigade of horseback librarians
—— BestJojo Moyes is back with another page turner. Inspired by a remarkable true story, The Giver of Stars features five incredible women who will prove to be every bit as beloved as Lou Clark, the unforgettable heroine of Me Before You
—— StellarJoyous. Pucky female characters and wonderful writing. This is her best
—— Good HousekeepingAbout five extraordinary women in 1920s Kentucky, who worked on horseback as travelling librarians
—— Woman & HomeAn enthralling read based on a true story
—— My Weekly Special SeriesOne to get lost in. Escape with this book and follow the story of five women who are embarking on a powerful journey - and refuse to obey any man's commands!
—— No. 1 Magazine, Books to cosy up with this winterA brand-new page-turner . . . based on a true story and tracks five feisty women living in America during the Great Depression
—— That's LifeJojo Moyes is back with this tale based on the real-life horseback librarians of Kentucky
—— Hello!Took me to the mountains of depression-era Kentucky where brave women librarians risked all to deliver books on horseback
—— Damian Barr, Big Issue Books of the YearCelebrates the world of books . . . A fictional yarn about a quintet of extraordinary intrepid women from disparate backgrounds
—— RTE GuideFrom the very first page, I was drawn into the world and the characters that Jojo Moyes has so carefully created
—— Health & WellbeingA fabulous adventure story
—— BestPraise for Jojo Moyes
—— -Moyes somehow manages to break your heart before restoring your faith in love
—— Sunday ExpressRaw, funny, real and sad, this is storytelling at its best
—— Marie ClaireImmensely readable and enjoyable
—— Sunday TimesThis truly beautiful story made us laugh, smile and sob like a baby - you simply have to read it
—— CloserWonderfully written and completely engrossing, with exquisitely drawn characters in a brilliantly plotted narrative
—— Daily MailA heart-stopping read. Destined to be the novel that friends press upon each other
—— Independent on SundayBritain's best contemporary female author
—— Sun on SundayThe storytelling treads the delicate balance between heartbreak and hope perfectly
—— Good HousekeepingA triumph
—— HeatA tender, funny and hopeful look at love, grief and life. Bumper box of tissues required
—— StylistJoyful, with a pitch-perfect ending
—— Daily ExpressJulia Whelan is perfect as Alice Wright
—— The Times, Pick of the AudiobooksConcentrates on sisterhood and friendship
—— Scotsman, Best books to give this ChristmasA sweeping story of female friendship with a dash of romance, set in 1930s Kentucky
—— Daily ExpressHer writing is beautiful and whimsical with unique storylines
—— Liv Arnold, author of Etched in StoneThis most recent book of Jojo's is her best . . . I loved this adventure story for girls for its plucky female characters and wonderful writing
—— Good Housekeeping