Set in the French Countryside Sick of his lies, cheating ways and complete lack of interest in fatherhood, Jess left her boyfriend, Adam, only months after she gave birth to their son. Adam moved to France to follow his dream, unencumbered by a series relationship and a child he never wanted. Ten years later, Susan, Jess's mother, lies in a nursing home, battling a debilitating disease. Susan forces Jess to recognise that William needs his father in his life.

Jess and William spend the summer at Chateau de Roussignol where Adam runs a beautiful hotel. She hopes that when Adam meets William, he will fall in love with his son. I did like this book, there was just something missing for me. I could not connect with the main characters. The devastating descriptions of the effects of Huntingtons Disease are very well written. Adams behaviour is a bit immature. I'm sure lots of readers will disagree with me and will really enjoy this book.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Simon & Schuster UK and the author Catherine Isaac for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

A very quick and easy read, however I found myself skipping parts of the book waiting for something to happen. Superfluous characters too. Ok for the beach but probably wouldn't read elsewhere.

You, Me and Everything by Catherine Isaac is a really good read. The main character Jess, and her relationships with her parents, her little boy, her girlfriends and her ex-partner are all believable and written from the heart. It is both an emotional yet uplifting read, that doesn't shy away from a tough subject matter. I liked it and would recommend it, particularly if you like Jojo Moyes, Dani Atkins, or Kelly Rimmer. Thank you Catherine Issac, #NetGalley #YouMeEverything for giving me the opportunity to read and review this lovely book.

You Me Everything is the story of a compassion, building relationships and finding happiness. I found this a book where you just keep turning the pages as you want to know what happens next.

The story helps raise awareness for Huntingtons Disease providing a very real reflection of how it affects those who have it and the genetics behind it.

I found this story an upbeat story about rediscovery, finding happiness and building relationships and really enjoyed it and would recommend it.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
A book about family and relationships which was slightly humorous in places, very real and easy to relate to. It was an ok read albeit a bit hard work at times, lacking in excitement. The characters were well written though.
Slightly disappointed as had read such good reviews and it started so well. 3 stars overall.

I didn’t download this book in time as I thought the release date was later than what it was. It’s on my to buy list though! :)

A beautifully written book. I laughed and I cried and I want to read it again. The story is about love, friendship, family and illness. The devastating condition in this book is talked about with sympathy and empathy. This book will stay with me for a long time.

I loved how the author treated a serious, sad subject with a touch that didn't let the intense emotions overwhelm the reader. She captured the hope and optimism of the characters in a beautiful manner.

I laughed, I cried. I love the authors way of conjuring a description with a few words. Really enjoyed this novel and cared about the characters.

Heartfelt, moving, and inspiring. I can’t wait to see the film!

Jess is bringing up William on her own but, to please her mother, she agrees to take him to France for his tenth summer to encourage his father to bond with him. Adam isn't a hands on father and it seems the plan isn't working. What can Jess do to bring about a change? Does she really want to? I warmed to Jess and enjoyed this novel about whehter to make single parenthood work or whether to rekindle a relationship and the friend and family dilemmas were woven into the story with skill to add to the whole novel. A great read.

I was really intrigued by the premise of this book - I loved the marketing campaign and the cover was just adorable (what can I say, I'm shallow). The characters were really likeable but I felt as if the plot was spread a little too thinly: I wanted more of the history of Jess and Adam, more of the relationship between Jess and her parents, less of the whole host of extras.

Ultimately this is a pleasant book about parenthood: both being a parent, and the relationship we have with our own parents.

Single Mum Jess doesn’t just have to worry about her 10 year old son William growing up without his Dad but also her Mum who is in the latter stages of living with Huntingdon’s Disease and her Dad who is caring for her. Urged by her Mum, Jess travels to France for a holiday to reunite William with his Dad Adam. Jess doesn’t think for one minute that Adam will change his ways to become the Dad she wants and needs for William. William adores his Father and circumstances arise that takes Jess by complete surprise.

You, Me, Everything is a lovely story that had me laughing and in tears. It is a tale of family, friendships, heartache and the unknown. I enjoyed being transported to France with the characters during their summer break and felt a warm connection with most of them.

I have read and thoroughly enjoyed books written by this author but under the name of Jane Costello and I am happy to say that Catherine Isaac’s story telling is just a good. A well-deserved 5 star rating.

My thanks to Net Galley for the digital ARC, these are my own thoughts for this review.

this was an OK romance, about a single mother facing illness, and wanting her son to reconnect with his father. Well written with well rounded, sympathetic characters, and amusing in parts, but sorry, just not my thing. OK as chick lit, but not that deep. Pleasant enough though

This book is no ordinary romance novel. Its a story of real love and devotion. I dont want to give any spoilers away. What i will say is, its a wonderfully written, powerful story with depth,humour and warmth. Its a tearjerker. I highly recommend this book and i am very thankful to Netgalley for allowing me to read a copy.

Initially when I started this I went blah not really for me but the old saying of never judging a book by its cover stuck & I continued

I am so glad I did

This book brought me through a roller coaster of emotions and is so very real. I hope Catherine Isaac continues me on this journey with these characters as I need to know what happens through the generations

I received this book as an ARC from Simon & Schuster UK Fiction in return for an honest review

Jess is coping brilliantly at being a single mum to ten year old William, but her Mum wishes that she would let William spend more time with his Dad. Jess takes William to France for a five week holiday at the resort Adam runs. While away Jess learns some surprising facts from the past and makes some revelations of her own. A brilliant book that made me laugh and cry.

This book followed Jess and her son William during one summer as they took a visit to France to see Williams father who hasn’t really been around for the last 10 years, I quickly got into the story as the back story behind where they were at now got filled in. It was a lovely easy read and yet dealt with some big questions, I’d be interested to see more of Catherine Isaac’s work!

It took a while to get into the story, but once I did, 'You, Me, Everything' was an effortless read. It's a light romance story with some darker themes, but essentially the simple plot and structure make it a perfect holiday read for romance fans.

The review

It’s been a while since I’ve read a gripping real-life fiction novel, but this is it. It had me right from the get-go. The opening chapter is masterfully written, giving us an insight into the nature of three pivotal characters within the book: Jess, our protagonist and young mother of William, Adam, William’s useless and selfish father, and Jess’s mother, who Jess really couldn’t do without.

She couldn’t do without her because we meet Jess in the hospital, at 23 years old, giving birth to her accidental first child, with Adam nowhere in sight. She reluctantly asks her mother to come to the hospital, to find out she has actually been in the car park for hours just waiting for the call. Of course Adam shows up eventually, but covered in another woman’s lipstick.

Fast forward 10 years and Jess is living alone with William, having separated from Adam shortly after the birth. The summer has arrived but Jess is dreading it, as she is spending 6 weeks in France, with Adam, where he has renovated an old villa into a holiday complex. She’d clearly rather stick pins in her eyes, but William needs to know his father.

At this point it may seem like a fairly ‘standard’ story, detailing the trials and tribulations of an unconventional romance. And there is all the drama one would expect from that type of story. But Isaac gives us something extra. She throws in an illness and a misunderstanding which have life-changing consequences for everybody in this story.

This book deals with some very challenging topics in such a delicate, kind and human way that it almost feels that anything is possible. This book gives you hope. For yourself, for your family, for anyone you’ve known. Human beings are incredible people who can overcome so much.

This novel is a great advert for introspection. Realising what you believe about others can help so much in difficult situations. Your true feelings are so often hidden behind habitual emotions you’ve spent so long absorbed in, you convince yourself they’re unabating.

You, Me, Everything is a celebration of self, and I loved reading it.

You, Me, Everything will be published on 18 April 2018 and is available for pre-order now.

You can contact Catherine Isaac on her website and on twitter.