{"product_id":"the-ex-next-door","title":"The Ex Next Door","description":"\u003cp\u003eThank you, n(ex)t.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter burst pipes destroy Esme's city-centre flat, she temporarily relocates to a delightful and small cottage in a village on the edge of town. The change is a big one, but Esme soon settles in and, as the art gallery she co-owns with her business partner, David, continues to thrive, life is sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil Elliot - an ex whom she hasn't seen or spoken to for years - moves in next door, along with his perfect new girlfriend, Morgan. Suddenly, Esme's past is right on her doorstep, or at least just over the fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Elliot and Esme decide to keep their former relationship a secret from those around them, their subterfuge sets off a chain of events which not only forces Esme to re-evaluate her past relationship with Elliot, but also puts her friendship with David under the microscope and under pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA laugh-out-loud romance of second chances and near misses, perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Jenny Colgan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for The Ex Next Door\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fun, entertaining read. I read this in one sitting. It was full of some fun unexpected twists and turns. A feel-good romance with a loveable heroine, perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary, Sophie Sullivan and Trish Doller.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I totally loved this book! There was romance, humour, sadness, even a bit of suspense! I really enjoyed it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'This book is a clever look at relationships and the rose-coloured lens we place on former ones, even those that ended badly. I really, really loved this book, so much so that I read it again after.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'What an enjoyable and charmingly romantic book! I really liked the protagonist, Esme Green, and the story was filled with surprises. I highly recommend this engaging book to other romance readers.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'A fun, contemporary romance.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I really enjoyed reading this book. Easy, fun and cute. The ending gave me all the happy feels.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Thoroughly enjoyed this... I couldn't put it down! Esme and David were so perfect for each other and had great chemistry.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scribe \u0026 Sign","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56863272567049,"sku":"9781804363232","price":5.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0884\/0845\/7481\/files\/9781804363232.jpg?v=1772806935","url":"https:\/\/scribe-sign.com\/products\/the-ex-next-door","provider":"Scribe \u0026 Sign","version":"1.0","type":"link"}