YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT by Giovanna Fletcher is a sweet romantic tale of three BFF's; Robert and Ben, childhood friends who meet Maddy in Primary school when they are 9 years old. They adore her at first sight, becoming a trio who grow closer as the years fly by. They do everything together in the town of Peaswood and they develop an unbreakable bond. It is during their school art trip to Paris, that things change.
The first kiss between Robert and Maddy happens and suddenly they become a couple and Ben is broken hearted. He had planned on telling Maddy he loves her in Paris but his timing is off and too late. The friendship continues until it is time to attend Uni. Maddy and Ben attend Bristol, while Robert attends Nottingham. Everything changes for Maddy when Robert tells her he has been unfaithful to her. Broken hearted, she turns to Ben, and together they get roaring drunk. Ben tells Maddy his feelings for her and now she has two loves. Can she forgive Robert and continue on to a future with him? Or, is it time to discover if there is something special with Ben?
Giovanna Fletcher writes a delightful tale, that begins as Maddy is about to walk down the aisle to marry Robert, her forever best friend. Standing next to him is Ben, her other best friend forever. How is it possible that Maddy loves both of these handsome, charming men? A good friend from Uni answered that question. Chose a love story and stick to it. That's what she did.
I must admit I did not agree with her choice. I finished the book with a heavy heart but felt better as I read the epilogue. True, any girl would be touched, tempted. swayed by the romantic and nostalgic weekend in Paris. Remembering where their love began, a perfect place to propose and Maddy said, "YES."
This is a heartwarming yet heartrending story that is filled with buckets of charm, laughter, bittersweet memories, and, in the end, a choice. If I were to pick one word to describe my feelings after reading YOU'RE THE ONE THAT I WANT, it would be wondrous! I loved it! Giovanna Fletcher has a new fan.
In this charming and exciting womenβs fiction novel,
Giovanna Fletcher explores the complicated relationship
between three friendsβMaddy, her fiancΓ© Rob, and their best
friend Ben.
Maddy, dressed in white, stands at the back of the church.
At the end of the aisle is Robβthe man sheβs about to marry.
Next to Rob is Benβbest man and the best friend anyone could
ever have. And thatβs the problem. Because if it wasnβt Rob
waiting for her at the altar, thereβs a strong chance it
would be Ben. Loyal and sensitive, Ben has always kept his
feelings to himself, but if he 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... Romantic, suspenseful, and a whole lot of fun,
Youβre the One That I Want is a great read about
friendship, love, and the decisions that we make.
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