Out with the Ex, in with the New

By: Sophie Ranald

Narrated by: Jasmine Blackborow

Gemma didn’t expect her life to look like this. She’s still living with her mother, who steals her leggings and tells her off for leaving crumbs in the butter. After 20 failed interviews she thought she’d got her dream job as a journalist - except it turns out to be writing articles about cats that look like George Clooney. Luckily she has her wonderful boyfriend, Jack, to help her forget just how awful things are.

Then Jack dumps her out of the blue. With nothing but her childhood teddy bear, Stanley, and a whole heap of heartbreak, Gemma resolves to turn things around. She throws herself into her new job, and soon she’s hanging out with cheeky, golden-haired hunk Charlie, eating in swanky restaurants and sipping trendy cocktails - and her old life seems like a distant memory.

But it’s not long until her shiny new world starts to lose its sparkle - and Gemma misses the days of wearing battered pink converse and eating peanut butter on toast in bed. Then Jack turns up, backpack in tow, and things start to go wrong with Charlie. "Out with the old, in with the new", the saying goes. But what happens if neither one is quite right?

This laugh-out-loud romantic comedy is for anyone who’s ever cried their eyes out to love songs after a breakup or accidentally drunk-texted their ex. Fans of Sophie Kinsella and Lindsey Kelk will love this unmissable listen, which is all about falling in love with the most important person: yourself!

This book was previously published as The Truth About Gemma Grey.

©2017, 2019 Sophie Ranald (P)2019 Bookouture

Loved it!

Really cute, easy listening, story. The narrator was great, and I just thought the book was fun overall. I would definitely recommend it!

almost like two very different stories

At first, this seems like a typical chiclit book, a little bit of mystery on who she's going to end up with. The narrator did a fantastic job with all the different voices especially the American one, Sloan. Then, almost 75% of the way thru, she introduces the very serious topic of domestic violence. Almost like she came across a story that moved her while she was writing this and decided to throw it in. It doesn't fit with the theme or the feel of the story thus far and really just seemed out of place. later there is an entire chapter devoted to stories about it that the character goes to see. I skipped the whole chapter bc I wanted to read something lite and fun. Just very odd to me. Overall, the character is likeable, a bit loose (I don't mean to shame, but I don't think you can't really argue if you are into one night stands). I wouldn't recommend to any friends but since I listened all the way to the end (minus skipping a few sections here and there ) I wouldn't request a refund.

great listen!

Story line was good, some good surprises. Narration was awesome- like talking to a good friend, humorous parts

Made me lol

Very funny and relatable book, highly recommended to all those listeners. Enjoyable and light listening. Good