This was a really lovely read. I found it a bit difficult to get into at the beginning but it turned out to be a good one. I really enjoyed all the side characters and how much they brought to the story.

Quick and easy read is well written with an uplifting and compelling storyline and well developed characters.
Very enjoyable.

I’m giving this 5 stars because I could not put it down - I just HAD to know what happened. I kept waiting on something major to happen and knew it was just around the corner - I mean, it’s called The Back Up Man but said man isn’t introduced until over 30% into the novel so I knew SOMETHING was coming. It was a sweet story about personal growth in the end, but I was dying for an epilogue or something more juicy as it finished. It was lovely to read a book set in Scotland, as well.

A quick, easy and brilliant read that I loved. it was well written with an uplifting and compelling storyline and well developed characters. I couldn't put it down and I couldn't stop smiling I loved it.

The Back Up Man was right up my street!

The story starts with a break-up after a long-term relationship. Our protagonist finds a promise signed by her teenage boyfriend that sends her off on a long trail...what an interesting premise! In the meantime, she is busy setting up a catering company and moving in with her husband – these side plots were strong and kept me interested. The book had some genuine laugh-out-loud moments, but also dealt with some more serious issues in a sensitive way. It focuses on relationships and ways of looking at the past and has plenty of adventures.

A definite five-star read for me. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Such a great book, fun, interesting, upbeat, romantic, funny, uplifting and guaranteed to put a great big smile on your face.