Giovanna Fletcher

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...

You're the One That I Want

Jess Bickerton

What a beautiful story - from the blurb and the cover, I was expecting the story to be very light-hearted, typical chick-lit. I was, however, pleasantly surprised as the story is beautiful, and it has so much substance and emotion binding the characters and their lives together.

Of the 3 characters, as I suspect it would be for most readers, I really identified with Maddy. There are so many circumstances where you can relate to Maddy's experiences and feelings. Fletcher has created such a beautiful image of a strong, childhood friendship. I love that although the story is based around the love triangle between Ben, Rob and Maddy, it also explores their friendship. The love and compassion they all have for one another is incredibly strong and endearing.

I love that we follow the characters as they grow up, through their early school years and into their teens and that we are taken through all their experiences through the points of view of all 3 characters. It takes a certain talent to give the reader the POV of all characters involved without spoiling the story and stripping it of the emotion and sensitivity. But Fletcher does this beautifully.

A powerful and endearing story with loveable, real characters.

Shirley Jones 

I absolutely loved you're the one that I want, such a lovely story.

Ella Bouic

Was a lovely book to read. Perfect for a cozy easy read. I love how it swapped between Ben and Mary and had bits of Robert in too. I feel like some bits could have been elaborated and some cut down but over all very nice read

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

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