{"product_id":"the-back-up-man-9781405949507","title":"The Back Up Man","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE HILARIOUS AND HEARTWARMING NEW ROMCOM PERFECT FOR FANS OF\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTHE FLATSHARE\u003c\/i\u003e, FROM THE COMEDY WOMEN IN PRINT PRIZE SHORTLISTED AUTHOR\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''An entertaining romcom with a very relatable set-up.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Back Up Man\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003egoes down like a good cup of tea . . .\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ewarm, comforting, enjoyable'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003ei\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Delightful and uplifting. Brimming with nostalgia and warmth. A great read to brighten up the winter months'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCulturefly\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e Marriage pact\u003cbr\u003e Slow burn\u003cbr\u003e Forced proximity\u003cbr\u003e Friends to lovers\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''I could not put it down - I just HAD to know what happened''\u003c\/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A romcom with depth and substance and also, refreshingly, set in Glasgow'' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eRED\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''Uplifting and compelling. I couldn''t put it down and I couldn''t stop smiling - I loved it'' \u003c\/b\u003e5***** Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e*Shortlisted author for the \u003ci\u003eBollinger\u003c\/i\u003e Everyman Wodehouse Prize*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026lt;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn entertaining romcom with a very relatable set-up.\u003c\/b\u003e Luckhurst is \u003cb\u003ea terrific writer.\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Back Up Man\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003egoes down like a good cup of tea - \u003c\/b\u003eyou know what to expect, but it doesn't make it any less \u003cb\u003ewarm, comforting or enjoyable\u003c\/b\u003e * i *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA romcom with depth and substance and also, refreshingly, set in Glasgow\u003c\/b\u003e * Red *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFresh, funny, satisfying\u003c\/b\u003e - it's \u003cb\u003eeverything I want\u003c\/b\u003e in a book -- Holly Miller, author of Richard and Judy pick \u003ci\u003eThe Sight Of You\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePhoebe 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)\u003c\/b\u003e * Evening Standard *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eI adored \u003ci\u003eThe Back Up Man\u003c\/i\u003e! Phoebe is so funny, with such a brilliant observational eye and a perfect ear for dialogue. An absolute delight\u003c\/b\u003e -- Emma Hughes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA charming romance\u003c\/b\u003e * Woman's Own *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFunny and uplifting\u003c\/b\u003e * Sun *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou'll have a lot of fun\u003c\/b\u003e * Heat *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelightful 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\u003c\/b\u003e * Culturefly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for Phoebe Luckhurst\u003c\/b\u003e * : *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid Nicholls for millennials . . . a dream read\u003c\/b\u003e * i *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eEntertaining, endearing, and truly unique. Found myself wincing and laughing with familiarity\u003c\/b\u003e -- Emma Gannon, bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eOlive\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe year's most original rom-com\u003c\/b\u003e * Elle *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eImmensely readable, witty and well-crafted\u003c\/b\u003e * i *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn entertaining tail of friendship full of squirming setbacks and humorous happenings\u003c\/b\u003e * Woman *\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48738984395095,"sku":"9781405949507","price":7.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781405949507.jpg?v=1720050788","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-back-up-man-9781405949507","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}