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Is She Really Going Out with Him?

Written by: Sophie Cousens
Narrated by: Kerry Gilbert
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From the New York Times bestselling author of This Time Next Year, a hilarious love story about a disillusioned divorcée who agrees to let her children play matchmaker...

Columnist Anna Appleby has left her love life behind after a painful divorce. Who needs a man when she has two kids, a cat, and uncontested control of the TV remote? Besides, she'd rather be single than subject herself to the hell of online dating. But her office rival is vying for her column, and no column means no stable source of income. So, in a desperate attempt to keep her job, Anna finds herself pitching a unique angle: seven dates, all found offline, chosen by her children.

From awkward encounters to unexpected connections, Anna gamely begins to put herself out there, asking out waiters, the mailman, even her celebrity crush. But when a romantic connection appears where she least expected it, will she be brave enough to take another chance on love?

Fall head over heels with Sophie Cousens in this witty, smart take on dating after divorce.

©2025 Sophie Cousens (P)2025 Hodder & Stoughton Limited Contemporary Romantic Comedy
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Critic Reviews

Is She Really Going Out with Him has all the ingredients to become your next favorite read: a protagonist you can root for, a mysterious love interest you'll (eventually) swoon over, iconic dating scenes that will leave you in stitches, and a path to love that's sweet, fun, and uplifting. Cousens is a master at writing enchanting, laugh-out-loud stories that tug at your heartstrings. You will be charmed! (Mia Sosa, USA Today bestselling author of THE WORST BEST MAN)
Sophie Cousens has been one of my favorite writers for years now, and with IS SHE REALLY GOING OUT WITH HIM? proves that she is only getting better and better with each book. This book has it all: heart, humor, and buckets of charm. Anna's journey was completely captivating and yet entirely relatable, while Will is a deliciously swoony hero. Cousens has done it again! (Falon Ballard, author of RIGHT ON CUE)
Warm and witty . . . If you love classic 1990s rom-coms and Cousens' other novels, especially The Good Part, then you'll love this one too! (Michelle Martin)
Cousens' writing is sharp with that classic dry British wit . . . and her stories are always well-rounded, well-paced, and well-written, with so much heart. Her latest novel is no exception (Stephanie Nguyen)
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it's been years since i last read. and while i was trying to get back into reading, i realised all the books on my tbr were the heavy, thought provoking sort. which isn't exactly something you can ease into a forgotten hobby with.

this book though was a game changer for me. i haven't been excited or giddy over a story or characters in a long time. it was so fun to listen. kerry gilbert is an incredible narrator, im sure the book wouldn't be as enjoyable if it wasn't for her.

the story and plot are not the usual nonsensical, glamorised romance novel slop. the characters are endearing, realistic and fun. the writing was witty, funny and crisp. the pace was fine. the only thing i didn't enjoy about the plot was the miscommunications and such between the main characters, i would have appreciated a more direct, rational approach to instead of assumptions/ building misunderstandings, considering both main characters were grown ass adults. but it was only mildly annoying.

otherwise i loved the story, characters and absolutely adored the narration.

the perfect book to get out of reading slump

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