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01/09/2020

The Flip Side by James Bailey @JBaileyWrites @MichaelJBooks @sriya_v #BlogTour #TheFlipside

Published on August 20th by Michael Joseph Books. My thanks to the author and the publisher for the review copy and the blog tour invitation. 


DIVE INTO THE LAUGH OUT LOUD ROMANTIC COMEDY OF THE YEAR!


'Utterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted!' GIOVANNA FLETCHER

'It made me laugh out loud, cry my heart out and put a great big grin on my face' 5***** Reader Review
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It's love . . . what's the worst thing that could happen?
When Josh proposes in a pod on the London Eye at New Years' Eve, he thinks it's perfect.
Until she says no.
And they have to spend the next 29 excruciating minutes alone together.
His life is falling apart.
Realising he can't trust his own judgment, Josh decides from now on he will make every decision through the flip of a coin.
Maybe the coin will change his life forever.
Maybe it will help him find the girl of his dreams . . .
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'This is going to be The Flatshare of 2020' MIRANDA DICKINSON
Fans of The Flatshare, Don't You Forget About Me and Richard Curtis will fall heads over tails in love with this hilarious, feel-good and uplifting romantic comedy.
READERS RATE THE FLIP SIDE 5 STARS!
'I devoured this book in a few hours and couldn't put it down . . . a laugh-out-loud,heart-warming romantic comedy that will leave you pondering whether you could ever leave fate up to the flip of a coin' *****
'It's always a good sign when a story has me laughing out loud from the first few chapters!'*****
'It was fantastic! A perfect summer read!!*****
'A lovely story for modern times with lovely characters throughout' *****
'A hilarious book that I enjoyed reading from beginning to end. There wasn't a dull moment'*****
'A lovely, laugh out loud romcom . . . I read The Flip Side in two sittings, and didn't want it to end*****


My Thoughts: 

Sometimes a particular book comes along at just the right time and I knew that as soon as The Flip Side came along it would be the perfect bit of escapism from the stresses of a work return to a different job. I loved the optimism presented in The Flip Side. 

When Josh's elaborate marriage proposal is declined he decides to leave fate up to the toss of a coin. A fifty pence piece to be exact. Whether heads or tails, the coin will decide what happens next and this story is what happens when you leave life up to chance and what can happen when you get there. 

There is so much humour here and a lot of heartwarming moments. I found it to be completely absorbing and it certainly made me smile. I enjoyed the realness of the characters and the positivity. Nothing can be completely bad forever. 

A story of finding oneself and taking routes that would have a first seemed ludicrous. Josh was a terrific character and I think this book would make a cracking film too. 

The characters here have remained in my mind and I would love to know what happened to them next. 

A warm and laugh out loud read that I sincerely recommend to brighten even the gloomiest of days. 


About the Author: 


James Bailey was born in Bristol, and currently lives and works in his home city. A graduate of King's College London, James has previously carried the Olympic Torch, made a speech at the House of Commons, and worked as a red carpet reporter. The Flip Side is his debut novel. James can be found on Instagram @JamesBaileyWrites, and at www.JamesBaileyWrites.com

Please do also have a look at the other stops on the blog tour. 




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