The Boy Next Door by Josie Lloyd and Emlyn Rees is a heartwarming and nostalgic novel about love, friendship, and second chances. Set in the 1980s, it follows Mickey and Fred, childhood friends and next-door neighbours, who grow up sharing everything from their first cigarette to their first kiss. After a devastating event separates them, they go on to live very different lives. Fifteen years later, Mickey is a single mum with a flower shop in London, while Fred is on the verge of marrying his glamorous girlfriend. When they unexpectedly reconnect, they’re forced to confront their past and the possibility that their first love may never truly fade.
This funny, poignant, and emotionally rich novel explores the complexities of growing up, love, and the enduring nature of childhood bonds.
