You Me Everything

A Novel

By: Catherine Isaac

Narrated by: Tania Rodrigues

Set in the French countryside on an idyllic summer vacation, a delicious, tender novel about finding every bit of joy in life no matter what's thrown at us

Sick of his lies, cheating ways, and complete lack of interest in fatherhood, Jessica left her boyfriend, Adam, only months after she gave birth to their son--and never looked back. Adam moved to France to follow his dream, unencumbered by a serious relationship and the child he never wanted.

Ten years later, Susan, Jess's mother, lies in a nursing home, battling a debilitating disease. Susan forces Jess to recognize what she's always refused to acknowledge: that William needs his father in his life.

So, Jess and ten-year-old William set off to spend the summer at Château de Roussignol, deep in the rich, sunlit hills of the Dordogne, where Adam runs a beautiful hotel. There, Jess has a mission: to make Adam fall in love with his own son.

By turns heartbreaking and hopeful, You Me Everything is a novel about one woman's fierce determination to grab hold of the family she has, and a romantic story about finding love even under the most unexpected circumstances.

© 2018 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / ADAGP, Paris

Critic reviews

Praise for You Me Everything:

“This novel is a delight.”—goop

“Lush, romantic, and sweep-you-off-your-feet beautiful. Just looking at it makes you want to take a trip, doesn't it?”—Bustle

“Equal parts wry comedy and touching family drama, it’s ultimately a heartbreaker that’ll stay with you long after you’re done.” —Marie Claire

“Hoping her ex will bond with their son, a 10-year-old he’s rarely seen, Jess arranges a vacation a deux at the ex’s hotel in the French countryside. If you’re not hooked already, you will be.” —People

“For fans of About a Boy or books set in the French countryside (isn’t that all of us?), this novel is a sure bet.” --Brightly

“Heart-wrenching and romantic. . . draws comparisons to Lisa Genova’s Inside the O’Briens. . . a solid choice for book groups that appreciate stories of everyday people with ordinary failings who overcome adversity.” --Library Journal

“A moving and surprising novel about love and parenthood, anxiety and hope. Readers who loved Jojo Moyes’ Me Before You will be swept up by Jess and Adam’s story.” --Booklist

“A witty, light romance from a welcome new voice.” --Kirkus Reviews

“A lovely getaway that truly touches the heart.” --Family Circle

“Glass of chilled rosé, check. Comfy chair, check. Box of tissues, check. You Me Everything is everything you need for a moving, funny, heartbreaking, and ultimately joyous read. Set in one of the world's most magical places, it's a story that celebrates the power of love to overcome any fear. You'll savor this one like an aperitif of socca and wine.” --Susan Wiggs, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Map of the Heart

“What would you do for the child you love? You Me Everything takes a raw and honest look at one mother's struggle to forge the best future for her son. A fractured family and a summer in the beautiful French countryside come alive in Catherine Isaac's capable hands.” --Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours

“Wow. Just Wow. If you liked Me Before You, you’ll love You Me Everything. Heartbreakingly beautiful.”--Clare Mackintosh, New York Times bestselling author of I Let You Go

“Heartwarming, thoughtful and very special.” –Jenny Colgan, New York Times bestselling author of The Endless Beach

“A shimmering setting, a rekindled love and a looming tragedy. You Me Everything is the very definition of ‘bittersweet.’” --Louise Candlish, author of Our House

Wonderful story!

I absolutely adored this story. It was so easy to connect with. I didn’t enjoy the reader changing word throughout the book. I’d prefer she just read it is as written.

I loved it Totally recomend it. Marriage restored

A marriage restored after many years apart. A second chance at life love and family

A great story, but something was missing

While it took me a bit to get sucked in by this book, I ended up really enjoying it. However, the character development was lacking for me. I had a hard time connecting with Jess, the main character, because I couldn’t picture what she looked like, what she did for a living, etc. Jess and Adam’s rekindled love story also sort of came out of nowhere at the end. The VERY short chapters broke up the flow of the book at times, but it was a decent listen.

Jumping the shark

Yes, unfortunately, this one "jumped the shark". The story turned into unrealistic, sappy romance. The scenery in France was gorgeously discribed, though, and the narrator was excellent. But OMG, I almost couldn't finish....it was just too sappy for me.

people can't be this bad at communicating

ugh.

The protagonist is a drama queen/ helicopter parent who is incapable of any resemblance of rational thought. And the men in her life perscibe to a strict 'bros before hos' mentality.

I stuck it out until chapter 74, but I have no interest in finishing this train wreck of a story.