A Song of Me and You: The escapist pageturner of the summer

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Loved this perhaps even more than MGs other books. I love how he writes about people and their lives in a way that just feels like you know them.

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Helen and Ben were teenage sweethearts but now Helen is a primary teacher getting over her husband's infidelity while Ben is a pop superstar and multi millionaire. Poignant, uplifting and utterly charming, I was swept away by Ben and Helen's story, equal parts relatable and fantastic but always, always pulling on my heart strings. Mike Gayle, then, now and forever one of the best.' Lyndsey KelkBut when in the process Jess stumbles across the mysterious Alex, together they become custodians of a strange archive of letters, photographs, curios and collections known as The Museum of Ordinary People. Vintage Mike Gayle! It’s full of relatable characters and as Mike takes us on a journey through all their high and lows and we’re with them every step of the way. A Song of Me and You is a wonderful story about the things that really matter in life – family, friendship and falling in love - and a poignant reminder to cherish them while we can. It’s the perfect book to celebrate Mike’s 25 years as an author and I’m sure readers will love it!’ Ruth Hogan I adored this book, lovely story, great characters and relationships. It’s happy and sad (tear jerkingly sad!) and just gorgeous. As I was reading, I cheered aloud. I gave the characters my unheard advice and I cried, as I was so caught up in what was happening to them, completely forgetting I was reading a story and not real events. I had the plot all sorted out and knew just how this gorgeous story would end. Except, of course, I didn’t because Mike Gayle had other plans for the people here, but you’ll need to read A Song Of Me & You to find out what they are. The book skillfully captures the essence of second chances at love, showing that it's never too late to pursue happiness and rekindle old flames. It serves as a reminder that love, in its purest form, can transcend the years and bring unexpected joy.

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As the story unfolds, we witness the rekindling of their connection and the gradual realization that their love has endured the test of time. It's a heartwarming exploration of the idea that sometimes what's missing in our lives is a person we've loved deeply in the past.I devoured this book and didn’t want it to end. I liked the characters and felt all of Helens emotions. Thanks to @netgallley for the opportunity to read and I have no doubt people will enjoy this as much as I did. Formerly a teen magazine agony uncle Mike Gayle is the author of many bestselling novels including: MY LEGENDARY GIRLFRIEND, MR COMMITMENT, TURNING THIRTY, DINNER FOR TWO, HIS 'N' HERS, BRAND NEW FRIEND, WISH YOU WERE HERE and THE LIFE AND SOUL OF THE PARTY , as well as a non-fiction book entitled THE TO DO LIST . He has contributed to a number of publications including: the Guardian, The Times, FHM, Cosmopolitan and Top Of The Pops magazine. Before I went to university I wanted to be a social worker — I have no idea why. It didn’t last long. After twenty-eight years of shirking responsibility Duffy’s finally realising that he can’t extend his adolescence forever. His low-paid temping job is threatening permanency. His gradually receding hairline is depressing him greatly. And if that’s not enough his long-suffering girlfriend, Mel, wants to get engaged. Trips to IKEA, dinner parties with married couples and talk of babies, however, are giving Duffy cold feet. He doesn’t have many worldly goods to share – apart from the remote control for his TV, the beers in the fridge and his record collection – but can he really put his hand on his heart and say “I do’? He knows Mel’s the one for him, so why is it he’d feel happier swapping “Till death us do part’ for “Renewable on a four year basis’?But the choice is: All or nothing. Now or never. Mel or no Mel.

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She decides on drastic action, and in a final attempt to make Tom reconnect with his daughters, Linda leaves for Australia. Now, with two fast-maturing girls on his hands, Tom has to learn how to accept his responsibilities and navigate the newly discovered world of single fatherhood - starting immediately.Along the way Hubert stumbles across a second chance at love, renews a cherished friendship and finds himself roped into an audacious community scheme that seeks to end loneliness once and for all . . . I absolutely loved this book....one of my favourite reads of the year so far. Such an emotive book where the author brings the characters to life in such a way, the reader really is invested. I just finished reading the book that tells the compelling story of Helen and Ben, and I must say, it left quite an impression on me. The narrative skillfully weaves together the complexities of their lives, exploring themes of love, change, and second chances.

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Moving, uplifting, unforgettable. Mike always writes from the heart and creates stories we fall in love with.’ Lisa JewellI’m not usually a fan of romance fiction, being a bit too old in the tooth for hearts and flowers, but give me a story of second-chance love featuring more mature protagonists and I’m in. All the more so when it’s by Mike Gayle, whom you can always depend upon for an emotional, escapist read. Moving, uplifting, unforgettable. Mike always writes from the heart and creates stories we fall in love with." - Lisa Jewell Then their father announces he has been thrown out of the family home and this forces all three brothers to examine their own priorities Hodder & Stoughton has acquired two new novels by Mike Gayle, and unveiled A Song of Me and You, a new novel forthcoming on 6th July 2023 that forms part of a prior acquisition. Ben has so many struggles, his life of a celebrity has become too much and you get a real view of his character. I enjoyed reading each of their POV and just seeing how things develop.