It’s Not Me, It’s You

Publication date: 28/10/2025

Reader community: Boldwood Ever After

It’s Not Me, It’s You

Jo Lovett

RRP: £1.99

ISBN: 9781836561286

RRP: £10.99

ISBN: 9781836561279

280 pages

RRP: £26.99

ISBN: 9781836561262

392 pages

ISBN: 9781836561200

Duration: 8 hrs, 45 mins

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What is "It’s Not Me, It’s You" about?

A BRAND NEW sharp, laugh-out-loud romantic comedy about finding the one where you least expect it, perfect for fans of Beth O’Leary and Emily Henry

One hopeless romantic

One hardened cynic ❤️‍

One bet they’ll never forget...

Freya writes bestselling romance novels for a living, but off the page, she doesn’t believe in happy endings.

Jake is a divorced divorce lawyer who does believe in romance ­– despite every day seeing the results of failed relationships.

When a TV news segment captures their very public disagreement about modern love, the clip goes viral, and to settle the debate, they strike a deal: Jake will find Freya her perfect match, and Freya will convince Jake that romance is a fairy tale best left in fiction.

The rules are simple. The stakes are high. And the chemistry? Undeniable.

Tropes:

enemies to lovers ❤️

opposites attract ☯️

fake dating

public rivalry

slow burn

Praise for Jo Lovett:

'Clever and funny with a sparkling and heartfelt love story, Jo proves once again why she's the queen of page-turning, feel-good romance' Catherine Walsh

'...pacy and funny and romantic... Every single character leapt off the page, and it sparkled with wit and warmth. A triumph of a rom com.' Clare Swatman

'Such a warm, witty book ... The love story was gorgeous - such brilliant energy and chemistry' Kristen Bailey

'A delicious slow burn romance that has you rooting for the characters from the start.' Phoebe MacLeod

Who wrote "It’s Not Me, It’s You"?

"It’s Not Me, It’s You" was written by Jo Lovett.

Jo Lovett is the bestselling author of contemporary rom-coms for award-winning publisher Boldwood Books, including Another Time, Another Place and Just for the Season. Shortlisted for the Comedy Women in Print Award, she lives in London.