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Book SynopsisTHE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING NEW ROMCOM PERFECT FOR FANS OF THE FLATSHARE, FROM THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE SHORTLISTED AUTHOR
''An entertaining romcom with a very relatable set-up. The Back Up Man goes down like a good cup of tea . . . warm, comforting, enjoyable'' i
''Delightful 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 lovers
''I could not put it down - I just HAD to know what happened'' 5***** Reader Review
''A romcom with depth and substance and also, refreshingly, set in Glasgow'' RED
''Uplifting and compelling. I couldn''t put it down and I couldn''t stop smiling - I loved it'' 5***** Reader Review
*Shortlisted author for the Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize*
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Trade Review
An entertaining romcom with a very relatable set-up. Luckhurst is a terrific writer. The Back Up Man goes down like a good cup of tea - you know what to expect, but it doesn't make it any less warm, comforting or enjoyable * i *
A romcom with depth and substance and also, refreshingly, set in Glasgow * Red *
Fresh, funny, satisfying - it's everything I want in a book -- Holly Miller, author of Richard and Judy pick The Sight Of You
Phoebe Luckhurst is one of the funniest new novelists out there. Perfect for anyone who has ever attempted to stalk an ex on Facebook (all of us, then) * Evening Standard *
I 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 Hughes
A charming romance * Woman's Own *
Funny and uplifting * Sun *
You'll have a lot of fun * Heat *
Delightful and uplifting. Brimming with nostalgia and warmth. A cosy, heartfelt novel that celebrates life for all of its messy, joyful and far-fetched twists and turns, making for a great read to brighten up the winter months * Culturefly *
Praise for Phoebe Luckhurst * : *
David Nicholls for millennials . . . a dream read * i *
Entertaining, endearing, and truly unique. Found myself wincing and laughing with familiarity -- Emma Gannon, bestselling author of Olive
The year's most original rom-com * Elle *
Immensely readable, witty and well-crafted * i *
An entertaining tail of friendship full of squirming setbacks and humorous happenings * Woman *
