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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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The Re-Write

By: Lizzie Damilola Blackburn
Narrated by: Faith Alabi
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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

©2024 Lizzie Damilola Blackburn (P)2024 Penguin Audio

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Editorial Review

Perfect for fans of Love Island
Lizzie Damilola Blackburn burst onto the romance scene in 2022 with Yinka, Where is Your Huzband? , an unflinching portrayal of a young British-Nigerian woman on a journey to find a date in time for her cousin’s wedding. I’m thrilled that Lizzie is back with another fun, relatable rom-com. The Re-Write follows Temi, an aspiring writer hired to pen a memoir for her ex, who unceremoniously dumped her months before to star on a reality dating show called Love Villa. With themes of career and family pressure, peppered with nuances of British-Nigerian culture, this lovers-to-enemies-to-lovers romance also offers hilarious insights into what really goes on behind the scenes of reality-dating TV. Personalities, accents—both Nigerian and British—and humourous and serious situations are enhanced by narrator Faith Alabi’s confident yet thoughtful delivery. It was such a joy to witness Temi and Wade (re)write their own happily ever after in this refreshing take on second chances. —Margaret H., Audible Editor

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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I didn’t enjoy this book. Maybe for younger generations. The language was too slang and the characters didn’t appeal to me

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