Author:James Bailey
FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS HILARIOUSLY ROMANTIC STORY ABOUT A SECOND CHANCE AT LOVE . . .
'Charming, funny and very relatable!' JOSIE SILVER
'Made me laugh out loud, cry my heart out and put a big grin on my face' 5***** Reader Review
'Utterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted!' GIOVANNA FLETCHER
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It's love . . . what could go wrong?
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.
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 find him find the girl of his dreams . . .
Hilarious, feel-good and uplifting. Fans of The Flatshare, Don't You Forget About Me and Richard Curtis will LOVE this. A romantic comedy perfect for anyone who has ever failed at love.
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'A funny, sparky read that feels fresh and modern . . . this book is fab' SOPHIE COUSENS
'Really sweet, warm hearted story with some very funny moments . . . Thoroughly enjoyed it' CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER
'Refreshing, funny and heart-warming . . . we could not get enough of this' HEAT, Read of the Week
'It's like finding yourself in the middle of the warmest, funniest, most amazing romantic comedy you've ever comes across. Everyone is going to fall in love with it' MIRANDA DICKINSON
'Lovely, very funny' i newspaper, best new books for the autumn
'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 withlovely 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' *****
James Bailey's debut novel takes the usual rom com formula and turns it on its head . . . refreshing, funny and heartwarming, we could not get enough of this
—— Heat, Read of the WeekUtterly adorable and romantic. I feel uplifted!
—— Giovanna FletcherThe Flip Side is utterly charming, funny and very relatable!
—— Josie Silver, bestselling author of One Day in DecemberA wonderful, feel-good gem of a book
—— The SunA funny, sparky read that feels fresh and modern . . . this book is fab
—— Sophie Cousens, author of the New York Times bestseller This Time Next YearReally sweet, warm hearted story with some very funny moments . . . Thoroughly enjoyed it and it was a lovely way to start the new year
—— Carrie Hope FletcherThe ultimate rom-com . . . a much needed, feel-good read during a time of uncertainty
—— IndependentThis is the book you need right now if you're looking for an uplifting, funny read . . . You will find yourself laughing out loud
—— Woman & Home, 'December's Book Club'Thoroughly enjoying ... perfect to kick off your 2021 reading year
—— Owen Nicholls, author of Love, UnscriptedBailey's lovely debut is the very funny tale of the hapless Josh who, after his marriage proposal goes very wrong, decides to make all future decisions by simply flipping a coin
—— iNews, '75 of the best new books for autumn'It's amazing, it's joyous. It's like finding yourself in the middle of the warmest, funniest, most amazing romantic comedy you've ever come across. Everyone is going to fall in love with it. James Bailey is definitely a writer to watch
—— Miranda Dickinson, bestselling author of Searching for a Silver LiningThe Flip Side was a fresh, funny and feel-good read, that had me giggling from the start
—— Anna Bell, author of We Just ClickedHilarious and romantic . . . had me giggling from the very first page
—— Living NorthA very entertaining read ... a romp of a novel across Europe
—— TripFictionLoved every moment of this refreshing, hilarious and joyous read
—— Books and Lovely ThingsAn uplifting, funny read . . . you'll be gleefully awaiting the next laugh-out-loud moment
—— WomanTouted as the biggest laugh-out-loud romantic comedy to brighten up our cold dark nights, and boy does it deliver
—— Sunday PostWe can easily see The Flip Side being turned into a movie
—— Bristol LifeA book that will make you laugh out loud, get choked up, and be very annoyed when you get to the end and have to say goodbye to all these characters. Marian's storytelling skills make you care deeply about each and every one of them
—— The Sun OnlineFunny, thought-provoking and will get you right in the feels
—— RedTHIS BOOK. Reader, I LOVED it. Funny & thoughtful & such brilliantly drawn characters I am genuinely bereft that my time with them is over. And it tackles some REALLY important issues with immense sensitivity & insight
—— Hannah BeckermanRejoice! Marian's back with her best book yet! An absolutely brilliant story with a very powerful emotional punch
—— BestAt times heart-warming, at other times heartbreaking . . . This highly entertaining book is frustratingly hard to put down and can be easily devoured over a weekend
—— Daily ExpressA new book from the witty Irish novelist. When Cara Casey suffers concussion, she starts spilling the secrets of her glamorous, talented family. All is not as it seems
—— The Times, Ones to watch in 2020Sensitive, funny, wonderful, immensely touching
Immersive... I absolutely loved it!
—— Jill MansellGrown Ups is perfection. Smart, dark, layered. Her best yet!
—— Gillian McAllisterMarian Keyes's gift for storytelling is utterly magnificent. I feel like I've met every single character in this book. I may even be a character in this book. Nobody nails chaotic families like Marian
—— Liz NugentShe's only gone and done it again! I love Marian Keyes' books with a passion and now she's got a fabulous new one on the way! Brilliant as ever
—— Jane FallonIt's a page-turner you won't be able to put down
—— The Sunday PostMarian Keyes manages to wrap family dynamics, female angst, good jokes and serious stuff into a really appealing form
—— Woman's Own MagazineMarian Keyes is back with a witty and dramatic story about the Caseys, a family who seem perfect on the surface but hold some big secrets between them. When one of them starts to spill the truth after suffering concussion, things start to unravel in hilarious ways
—— Good HousekeepingHappy making with glorious wit
—— Helen LedererThis has the ingredients of the best of Keyes: great characters, laughs and poignancy. Keyes brilliantly captures that feeling of never quite being a grown-up, no matter your age
—— Good HousekeepingWe've heard whispers that this could be the much-loved author's best novel yet
—— Cosmopolitan, 2020s Biggest BooksThe irresistible tale of an enviably glamorous family forced to confront itself
—— Daily Mail, Top Picks of 2020Tackling the realities of modern-day consumerism, Keyes' new book Grown Ups is the story of three brothers and their families written with her usual deft mix of witty storytelling and delicate touchpoint topics. It's brilliant so read it
—— StylistThe queen of the classy comfort read returns with this warm, wise and witty family saga which asks what really lies behind the happiest of facades
—— i Paper, Books of 2020A family drama, where a concussion causes a spilling of secrets with amusing results
—— Irish Tatler, Top Picks of 2020A new Keyes is always cause for celebration. The wit and warmth of her words in her 14th novel tell the story of the Caseys, a supposedly perfect family, torn apart by a careless remark at a birthday party
—— Grazia, Ones to watch in 2020Marian Keyes is back and all is right with the world. No one mixes humour and heartbreak quite like Marian
—— RedThe latest novel from the beloved Irish author, Grown Ups delves into the Casey family whose secrets start to spill after one member gets concussed
—— Evening Standard, Books to look forward to in 2020This is vintage Keyes
—— The TimesGrown Ups is big-hearted and entertaining, a dark, funny and empathetic exploration of a dysfunctional family and the loving ties that bind them together
—— Sunday ExpressA new novel by Marian Keyes is always cause for celebration, and this latest is a corker. By the end you'll definitely feel part of the family
—— Mail OnlineNo one knows better than Marian Keyes what it's like trying to be a grown up in modern Ireland. Keyes is on top form as ever, and this delightful book will warm those cold winter bones
—— ImageA heartening, pacey read
—— SheerLuxeSmart, savvy and very funny, Keyes takes the pulse of the nation while simultaneously tickling its funny bone
—— RTE GuidePromises themes of love and family, all bound together with Keyes' trademark humour
—— Harrow TimesA hilarious read
—— BellaBursting with wit and compassion. Grown ups is as alive, complicated and chaotic as any real-life family, evoking extraordinary tenderness, pain and humour.
—— Francesca Steele , inewsThe queen of fiction has launched another blockbuster. I couldn't put this book down
—— The Echo (Cork)Chuck envy, illicit passion and financial pressures into the pot and soon this carefully constructed broth is simmering to the boil
—— Cornish TimesFunny, clever and hilarious and the rest, an epic tale of an epic family, the Caseys
—— RTE GuideA wonderful story, filled with heartbreak, empathy and Keyes's trademark humour . . . You'll laugh, cry, and might even have your heart broken, but it's definitely worth it
—— IndependentA funny and thoughtful read
—— PrimaUp there with her best
—— Sunday ExpressA fabulous account of family and secrets, calling into question how civilised and "grown up" any of us actually are
—— Glamour UKA fabulous account of family and secrets
—— Glamour UKMarian Keyes nails the zeitgeist while handling a huge cast of characters with aplomb
—— Express and StarThe absolute queen of astute, moving and cracking-good-fun contemporary fiction returns
—— The SunDazzlingly brilliant
—— Dereham TimesBrilliant as ever
—— StellarIt's everything you could want in a Keyes book - funny, warm, tender and a complete page turner
—— The HandbookA witty and compassionate story of modern life and relationships
—— CandisAn entertaining, sharp read that peels back the layers and nuances which shape the realities of family life and being an adult. Humorous, heart-warming and relatable
—— StylistPacked with emotional turmoil, but is light on her trademark wry wit and acerbic humour
—— LuxeKeyes touches on the difficulties of broken relationships; eating disorders; emotional insecurity and other weighty subjects with her trademark humour and lightness of touch
—— Connaught TelegraphOur Marian is back! And Grown Ups is one of her best yet, creating another memorable family saga
—— StellarBrilliantly plotted family saga
—— Tracy Thorn, New StatesmanA warm-hearted and wise tale of a family in trouble. Packed full of sharp observations and laugh-out-loud lines
—— iHer writing just gets better and better . . . Grown Ups is funny and clever in the way it tackles addiction and eating disorders and the hurly burly of family life
—— Waitrose WeekendA sharp satire of family dynamics and the trappings of wealth. It is a delicious thing - light and dark at once, full of acid observations and warmth, and fully attuned to the absurdities of familial life
—— The Gentleman's JournalAn entertaining story of family dynamics packed with vibrant characters, humour and empathy
—— The Sunday TimesA sharp, wry tale about a seemingly happy family with contemporary problems . . . despite the traumas, you'll whizz through it with a smile on your face
—— Oxfordshire Limited EditionKeyes's captivating 14th novel tackles difficult issues with a sparkling style that makes it impossible to put down
—— Daily MailMarian Keyes is the most wonderful writer. She just gets better and better. She is a writer who believes in the best of us. She shows people's foibles but she also shows the love that binds us together in a very real way
—— Richard OsmanHer novels tackle hard subjects with such humour and warmth its impossible not to be drawn in
—— Jane Harper , Daily MailAnother high-definition family comedy. An intoxicating, effervescent and warm look at modern life
—— MetroA delightful and insightful examination of the modern family
—— Holly Bourne , BeastmagLaughter and tears intertwine, as ever, in the latest from our leading chronicler of the emotional messiness of contemporary life
—— GuardianThe strength of this book lies in its relatability factor - I laughed, cried, nodded in recognition and laughed again
—— Irish NewsShines a light on the frustrations and gripes of family life, while inviting us to laugh at the petty reality of it all
—— London LivingA book to fall into and while away hours with
—— Writers OnlineFunny, thought-provoking and hitting you right in the feels, Marian Keyes does it again
—— Red OnlineI loved this complex family drama . . . Keyes nails every character she touches while keeping it all so relevant
—— Jamie Klingler , iNewsPraise for Marian Keyes
—— -Mercilessly funny
—— The TimesEverything this woman touches turns to comic gold
—— CosmopolitanComic, convincing and true. The warmth and empathy of Keyes's writing shine through this tale of family secrets revealed.
—— Katy Guest , GuardianClever, hilarious, poignant . . . Gloriously funny
—— Sunday TimesWildly funny, romantic and nearly impossible to put down
—— Daily MailHer writing is a lovely mixture of funny and perceptive and bittersweet
—— Cressida CowellFull of brilliantly funny characters, genuine emotion and heaps of charm
—— HeatHer books are humorous and have the quality of a warm bath
—— The TimesClassic Marian Keyes: a blizzard of wit and wisecracks
—— The TimesKeyes is an international treasure. The ultimate choice for a binge read
—— StylistWhen it comes to writing page-turners that put a smile on your face and make you think, Keyes is in a class of her own
—— Daily ExpressFabulously entertaining. The queen of intelligent women's fiction
—— Sunday MirrorFull of darkness and light, this is Keyes at her classic and most brilliant best
—— RedKeyes writes about women who are absolutely themselves, even when society tries to insist they are something else
—— Irish TimesGlorious, life-affirming
—— Woman & HomeMarian's glorious, warm-hearted wit is always guaranteed to make me laugh on the very first page
—— Liane MoriartyThere is no finer writer than Marian Keyes
—— Rowan ColemanShe really is unparalleled when it comes to making serious points with the lightest of touches
—— The PoolHilariously wise
—— PrimaBrutal yet endearing honesty, wonderful humour and astonishing acumen
—— Ruth HoganKeyes writes extremely well about modern women. Candid and deeply felt
—— MetroMarian Keyes has an unparalleled talent for making you howl with laughter, nod in recognition and think at the same time
—— Sam Baker , Good HousekeepingAlways brilliant - and brilliantly funny
—— BestA publishing sensation
—— Daily ExpressThere are few fiction writers today with as much verve and sense of independence as Marian Keyes
—— Daily Telegraph