Author:Giovanna Fletcher
A story about love and the unbreakable bonds of friendship, from the bestselling author of Billy and Me and Some Kind of Wonderful
Maddy, dressed in white, stands at the back of the church. At the end of the aisle is Rob - the man she's about to marry. Next to Rob is Ben - best man and the best friend any two people ever had.
And that's the problem.
Because if it wasn't Rob waiting for her at the altar, there's a strong chance it would be Ben. Loyal and sensitive Ben has always kept his feelings to himself, but if he turned round and told Maddy she was making a mistake, would she listen? And would he be right?
Best friends since childhood, Maddy, Ben and Rob thought their bond was unbreakable. But love changes everything. Maddy has a choice to make but will she choose wisely? Her heart, and the hearts of the two best men she knows, depend on it . . .
Praise for Giovanna Fletcher:
'Gorgeous, gloriously romantic with buckets of charm' Jill Mansell
'Heartbreakingly beautiful' Paige Toon
'Engaging, witty and heartbreaking' Independent
'A must-read. Funny, heartwarming' Closer
'Sweet and sparkling' Carole Matthews
You're The One That I Want is a gorgeously tender, funny and big-hearted novel with wonderful characters you'll fall in love with
—— Miranda DickinsonPraise for Giovanna Fletcher
—— -A gorgeous, gloriously romantic read with buckets of charm - I absolutely loved it!
—— Jill MansellA heartbreakingly beautiful story about friendship and unrequited love. I was totally and utterly captivated
—— Paige ToonA sweet and sparkling debut from a lovely lady. Sure to be a hit
—— Carole MatthewsThis sweet debut reminded me of Last Night at Chateau Marmont
—— Louise CandlishWonderfully warm and cosy. The perfect comfort read to curl-up with and enjoy
—— Ali McNamaraWarm and romantic, this charming read will certainly brighten up your day
—— CloserTons of charm and genuine warmth
—— Star MagazineThis is one juicy read
—— NowMust read
—— Sunday MirrorDolly Alderton's writing is incredibly intimate, tender, and observant. Ghosts is a fantastic novel about friendship, family, and love
—— Holliday GraingerI loved it - Dolly Alderton has clearly mastered every form of writing. Which is a surprise to nobody
—— Candice Carty-WilliamsThis is a lovely, funny, modern comedy of manners. It's shrewd and sharp
—— Russell T Davies , InstagramI love this book. It is wise, funny, tender and true, sharply-observed and utterly hilarious. Alderton's gift is always to give the mundane its beautiful due and in Ghosts, she manages to write a compulsively readable novel. Dolly Alderton's talent is phenomenal
—— Elizabeth DayI loved it. Had me howling with laughter and recognition!
—— Bryony GordonYou know a book has hit the spot when you've decided before finishing which friend you're going to pass it to. The writer's skill at dissecting love and relationships translates seamlessly into fiction
—— Evening StandardThis brilliantly observed novel will make you nod, laugh and cry in recognition
—— The SunSuch clever writing, wonderfully funny; fab characters and delightful details. Divine
—— Nina StibbeIf you've ever been disappointed by a man it will vindicate every mixed-up emotion you've ever had about it
—— Laura Jane WilliamsHilariously cutting, but also sad and insightful. Reading Dolly's writing is like having one of those glorious girls night in, where you drink till the early hours - laughing, venting, and feeling warm and seen
—— Holly BourneWhip-smart . . . a heartwarming tale of family and friendship
—— Evening StandardSo brilliantly perceptive, packed with pin-sharp observations on every page. Dolly is such a fantastic writer
—— Jill MansellWitty, tender, big-hearted
—— Sainsbury’s MagazineA few years ago, Alderton seamlessly taped into our psyches with her 2018 memoir Everything I Know About Love. Now she's back with that same signature wit and blistering honesty in her debut novel, Ghosts
—— CosmopolitanAlderton masterfully exposes the hideous reality of dating in your 30s and how unfair it can be on women who enter the fray in honesty and hope. Hugely emotionally intelligent and often very funny. I adored it
—— Daily MailA fascinating, perceptive look at what it means to be a thirty-something woman right here, right now . . . Sharply observed, sometimes tender, sometimes tart, Ghosts will resonate with so many women
—— Red, The Best Books to Read this OctoberDolly sums up life in your thirties with such wit, warmth and accuracy, you won't want it to end
—— HeatAlderton balances heartrending emotion with keen-eyed satire, displaying a flair for metaphor and comic set pieces
—— Mail on SundayFunny and insightful, it's a brilliant look at the way we can be haunted by doubts, memories and home
—— PsychologiesAlderton has a talent for believability, realism and the knack to reach into the pages and pull out the characters onto the sofa next to you. Topical, relevant with a touch of tender humour
—— WeeklyAs warm-hearted, wise and observant as her bestseller Everything I Know About Love. In this heartfelt, funny and insightful tale, Alderton cleverly explores the way memories, doubts and home can haunt us
—— Sunday ExpressAlderton explores the ideas of relationships, friendships, love, memory and the way in which we live in a beautifully written and poignantly powerful novel
—— GQStuffed full of insights and adroit observations . . . a masterpiece of modern manners. Alderton's life-enriching social anthropology will be the antidote for flagging spirits in the next lockdown' Spectator
—— SpectatorAchingly relatable. A darkly funny-melancholic novel about the rich variety of relationships in our lives - and the importance of showing up for them
—— iThis modern love story has lashings of arch humour and gentle wisdom, and slides down as pleasingly as a slice of cake and a nice cuppa
—— SpectatorExplores the ideas of relationships, friendships, love, memory and the way in which we live in a beautifully written and poignantly powerful novel
—— GQIf you need a good rom-com escape, Dolly Alderton more than delivers in Ghosts. . . it's darker than Everything I Know About Love - but just as fantastically relatable
—— Vogue 12 of the Best Autumn Reads to Curl Up With NowStibbe is one of the all-time greats
—— Daisy BuchananVery few writers can find the delicate balance between heartbreak and hilarity like Nina Stibbe
—— Red MagazineFunny, charming, odd-in-the-best-way and gorgeously uplifting! A delight from start to finish
—— Marian Keyes on ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’Joyful. Stibbe's comedy probes what it means to become an adult
—— Daily Telegraph on ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’Pitch perfect vintage comedy
—— Guardian on ‘Reasons to be Cheerful’I love everything Nina Stibbe writes and this was my favourite of the novels. It's so sharp and painful and brilliantly funny. There are sentences you could eat for Christmas dinner. If you haven't read it already - you probably have but just in case - I really do think you'd love it
—— Katherine RundellRiveting drama packed with suspense and secrets
—— Woman & HomeLike drinking a pink Cosmo laced with arsenic . . . a fun, engaging and sometimes disturbing read
—— USA TodayPerfect
—— HelloFascinating and compassionate
—— Daily TelegraphI loved every line of it
—— Louise CandlishFunny and captivating
—— CloserA cracking story cleverly told
—— Fabulous