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The Re-Write

The new joyful second chance romance from the author of Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?

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ONE STORY. TWO EXES. CAN THEY CHANGE THEIR ENDING?

Temi and Wale meet in London. They flirt, date, meet each other's friends.
Then they break up. And Wale goes on a reality dating show.

Instead of giving in to heartbreak, Temi throws herself into her dream: writing. She's within touching distance of a book deal that would solve all her problems. But publishers keep passing on her novel and bills still have to be paid. So, when the opportunity to ghost-write a celebrity autobiography arises, Temi accepts.

And, of course, the celebrity turns out to be Wale...

Will Temi and Wale repeat the patterns of their past? Or can they write a whole new story?

‘Such a fun, romantic read’ Beth O’Leary
‘This book melted my stone cold heart’ Jendella Benson

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Critic reviews

Such a fun, romantic read with a brilliant concept. I loved seeing Wale open up and Temi build her confidence as their love story blossomed (Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare)
This is novel about so much more than love, it’s about changing your own story, being honest – both with others and yourself – and the power your truth has to help you find the best version of yourself (Ore Agbaje-Williams, author of The Three of Us)
This book melted my stone cold heart (Jendella Benson, author of Hope and Glory)
A delightful romcom packed with humour and heart. With a deeply lovable cast of characters, irresistible chemistry and a page turning premise, this warm and witty novel is a wonderful celebration of love and storytelling (Rufaro Faith Mazarura, author of Let The Games Begin)
The spiritual heir to Bridget Jones's Diary, while bringing something entirely fresh and modern to the table (Emily Henry on Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?)
Warm and fun and sweet (Marian Keyes on Yinka, Where Is Your Huzband?)
All stars
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All the ingredients of a perfect romance: foolishness; misunderstanding; broken trust; heat and humour, set against a gloriously colourful background of modern London Nigerian culture.

love, lies and redemption

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Great story! Amazing Narrator - made the story come alive! highly recommend this book.

Great Read!

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Very predictable but standard romantic comedy trope. Towards the end of the book I found the protagonist frustrating and annoying and felt the book could have ended sooner (even when the author was raising the stakes the protagonist became more and more annoying). It also baffled me that the protagonist couldn’t work out who the villain was…

In summary an easy read. I enjoyed the author’s first novel far better but appreciated a plus sized lead and the cultural references.

Predictable storyline

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Wonderful characters brought to life by warm and loving narration. You care about the characters from the start and really want them to make it! Despite never having seen love island or having much knowledge of young British Nigerian culture I thoroughly enjoyed this latest offering from the author whose writing has gone from strength to strength - I pre ordered this off the back of her other novel and wasn’t disappointed. I eagerly look forward to her next book together with the same narrator please!

Rom com delight!

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Loved it more please. Love that it featured Nana Badu.would love to read more from this author and narrator. Thanks until the next book

The Narrating and the representatation

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