Held from October 7 to 11, 2026, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse brought together members of the international book and media industry for a five-day celebration of literature, publishing, and creative exchange. As one of the major meeting points for the global publishing community, the fair created a space where publishers, authors, literary agents, booksellers, rights professionals, distributors, and other industry representatives could meet, share ideas, and explore opportunities for collaboration. Beyond showcasing books from different parts of the world, the event encouraged meaningful conversations about the future of publishing, the changing interests of readers, and the many ways stories can reach audiences across languages and cultures.
Among the titles represented by Citi of Books at this international literary gathering is “Road to You” by Jacquetta Simmons. The book joins a diverse collection of literary works featured at the fair, representing the creativity, unique perspectives, and storytelling approaches that make the publishing world vibrant and diverse. Its presence at the event offers an opportunity to introduce the author’s work to a broader international audience while contributing to the exchange of stories and ideas among readers, authors, and publishing professionals. Through the representation of titles across various genres and themes, Citi of Books continues to support opportunities for authors to expand their reach and connect with new audiences in the global literary community.
“Road to You” by Jacquetta Simmons is an emotional contemporary romance about friendship, unspoken love, and the difficult choices people face when their deepest feelings remain hidden. The story follows Josephine and Emma, two best friends whose relationship has been shaped by years of closeness and feelings neither has fully expressed. Both have kept their emotions to themselves because they believe silence may be the best way to protect the other person.
However, when tragedy enters their lives, the careful distance they have maintained becomes increasingly difficult to preserve. The story explores what happens when a friendship carries the possibility of something deeper, yet fear, uncertainty, and pride prevent the people involved from acknowledging what they may have known for years.
At its heart, Road to You explores the complicated space between friendship and romantic love. Josephine and Emma must navigate not only their own feelings but also the circumstances and other people who may influence their futures. Their struggle reflects a familiar emotional dilemma: the desire to protect someone from pain can sometimes become the very reason a relationship remains uncertain. Through their experiences, the novel considers how silence can create misunderstandings, how pride can make vulnerability difficult, and how the fear of losing an important relationship can prevent people from taking the risks necessary to move forward.
With its focus on a long-standing bond challenged by tragedy and competing possibilities, the book offers romance readers an intimate story about emotional honesty, personal courage, and the importance of recognizing what truly matters before an opportunity is lost.
By placing that dilemma at the center of its narrative, Jacquetta Simmons’s Road to You presents an intimate exploration of whether the people who know each other best can find the courage to reveal what has been in their hearts all along.
Citi of Books at the 78th Frankfurter Buchmesse 2026 — showcasing stories from diverse voices and creating opportunities for authors and their books to reach new markets, connect with global audiences, and inspire readers beyond borders.
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