{"product_id":"9781405949507","title":"The Back Up Man : The hilarious and heartwarming brand new romcom perfect for fans of The Flatshare","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor:  Luckhurst, Phoebe \u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eModern \u0026amp; contemporary fiction (post c 1945)\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 19 January 2023 by Penguin Books Ltd in the United Kingdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaperback | 416 pages\u003cbr\u003e128 x 197 x 33 | 290g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTHE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING NEW ROMCOM PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE FLATSHARE, FROM THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE SHORTLISTED AUTHORAn entertaining romcom with a very relatable set-up. The Back Up Man goes down like a good cup of tea . . . warm, comforting, enjoyable iDelightful and uplifting. Brimming with nostalgia and warmth. A great read to brighten up the winter months Culturefly· Marriage pact· Slow burn· Forced proximity· Friends to loversI could not put it down - I just HAD to know what happened 5***** Reader ReviewA romcom with depth and substance and also, refreshingly, set in Glasgow REDUplifting and compelling. I couldnt put it down and I couldnt stop smiling - I loved it 5***** Reader Review*Shortlisted author for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize*They made a deal to marry at thirty. But Euans nowhere to be found . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCan Anya track down her back up man? Twenty-nine, single, jobless and in a nightmare house share, things could be going better for Anya Mackie.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Then she stumbles across a pact she wrote with her school crush, Euan Carrick - to marry at thirty if theyre still single . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But Euan hasnt been seen for a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Reluctantly enlisting the help of Euans emotionally unavailable best friend Jamie Kildare, Anya sets off across the country to find her Back Up Man.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But will Euan remember her? And should Anya really be betting her future on her past? The Back Up Man is a hilariously romantic tale of mishaps and matrimony, love and long shots, foibles and friendship, that may make you text that old school boyfriend of yours . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI adored The Back Up Man! Phoebe is so funny, with such a brilliant observational eye and a perfect ear for dialogue. An absolute delight EMMA HUGHESYoull have a lot of fun HEATA charming romance WOMANS OWNFunny and uplifting SUNPraise for Phoebe Luckhurst:Entertaining, endearing, and truly unique. Found myself wincing and laughing with familiarity Emma GannonThe years most original rom-com ElleHilarious Evening StandardNostalgic, pitch perfect Cressida McLaughlinFunny and compelling from page one Lucy Vine\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40578816245895,"sku":"9781405949507","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0357\/3199\/6807\/files\/9781405949507_74f4e08b-7b6e-4175-9a5e-36eab2b27231.jpg?v=1741633760","url":"https:\/\/thebookhousebroughtyferry.pro\/products\/9781405949507","provider":"The Bookhouse Broughty Ferry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}