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The Idea of You

The Idea of You
The Idea of You

Robinne Lee

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THE SCORCHING HOT LOVE AFFAIR ABOUT THE MAN THAT EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT . . .

'THIS SLAYED ME' Taylor Jenkins Reid
'IF YOU ONLY READ ONE BOOK THIS YEAR, MAKE IT THIS' 5***** Reader Review
'SUMMER'S SAUCIEST, SEXIEST READ' Red
'THE ENDING . . . I'M NOT OVER IT' 5***** Reader Review'
'I'M MADLY IN LOVE WITH THIS NOVEL' Curtis Sittenfeld

A RICHARD & JUDY BOOK CLUB PICK
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EVERYONE IN THE WORLD KNOWS HIS NAME. BUT IT'S YOU HE WANTS.

To the media, Hayes Campbell is the star of a record-breaking British boyband.

To his fans, he's the naughty-but-nice front man - whose dimples and outlandish dress sense drive them crazy.

To Solène Marchand, he's just the pretty face that's plastered over every girl's bedroom wall.

Until a chance meeting throws them together . . .

The attraction is instant. The chemistry is electric. The affair is Solène's secret.

But how long can it stay that way?
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'This is an addictive, glamourous, escapist page-turner - and pure wish fulfilment for Harry Styles fans' DAILY RECORD

Praise for The Idea of You . . .

'Summer's sauciest, sexiest read. This book has ruined my life and I'm not even mad about it' RED

'Sexy enough for the beach, smart enough for the book club' BOOK CIRCLE

'The Idea of You managed to work the ultimate book magic: It blurred the boundary between this world and that one' OPRAH MAGAZINE

'You finally have something else to obsess about. Will have you staying up all night to finish' THE SKIMM

Readers everywhere have fallen for The Idea of You:

'It's been over a week since I finished The Idea of You and I still haven't recovered' *****

'The ending ... I'M NOT OVER IT' 5***** READER REVIEW

'Solene and Hayes ... I won't be forgetting you anytime soon' ***** READER REVIEW

'I can't remember being so moved by a book before. I mean down to my soul. Every word was pure gold' 5***** READER REVIEW

'I purchased copies for my closest girlfriends. One of those books that you never want to end' ***** READER REVIEW

'Impossible to put down' 5***** READER REVIEW

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Robinne Lee

Summary

Chapter 1: The Meet-Cute

* Solène Marchand, a 40-year-old divorced university professor and mother of two, attends a concert by her favorite boy band, August Moon.
* She meets Hayes Campbell, the 24-year-old lead singer, backstage and is instantly drawn to him.

Chapter 2: The Love Letter

* Hayes writes Solène a love letter, expressing his admiration and desire for her.
* Solène is hesitant at first but eventually responds, starting a secret affair.

Chapter 3: The Affair

* Solène and Hayes' affair deepens, but they must keep it hidden from the public.
* Solène's colleagues and friends become suspicious of her behavior.

Chapter 4: The Scandal

* News of Solène's affair with Hayes breaks prematurely, causing a major scandal.
* Solène is fired from her job and becomes an object of public ridicule.

Chapter 5: The Fallout

* Hayes and Solène's affair ends abruptly due to the pressure of the scandal.
* Solène struggles with the consequences of her actions, including losing custody of her children.

Chapter 6: The Redemption

* Years later, Solène has rebuilt her life and is a successful author.
* She reunites with Hayes at a book signing and they resolve their past.

Chapter 7: The New Chapter

* Solène and Hayes continue to stay in touch as friends, sharing a bond that has weathered the storms.
* Solène realizes that her affair with Hayes was a brief but transformative experience that ultimately led her to find happiness and fulfillment in life.

Real-Life Example:

The book "The Idea of You" draws parallels to the real-life affair between actress Michelle Williams and actor Heath Ledger during the filming of the 2005 movie "Brokeback Mountain." Williams was 29 at the time, while Ledger was 25, mirroring the age difference between Solène and Hayes in the novel. The affair caused a media sensation and led to intense scrutiny of both actors' personal lives.