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We Never Have Sex Any More: Can she give her love story a happy ending? The hilarious and relatable new must-read romcom for 2026!
This laugh-out-loud debut romcom about trying to keep lust alive in long-term relationships is perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi McFarlane and Lindsey Kelk.
'Hilarious, heartfelt and unputdownable! Handles the complications of marriage, sex and friendships with wit and warmth. I loved it!'
Laura Kay, author of The Split and Wild Things
'I absolutely devoured this book. The characters feel so real that it felt more like catching up with old friends over brunch than reading. Theo can spice up my legumes any time he likes!'
Holly McCulloch, author of Just Friends
Lottie and Theo are definitely happily deeply in love, beautiful house, two adorable puppies… except that after seven years together, the only action they’re having in the bedroom is Netflix marathons. Why has every night become ‘not tonight’?
Frustrated in more ways than one, Lottie drunkenly calls in to her favourite podcast (The Cliterati) to let off some steam. But her anonymous rant goes viral, with thousands of women replying with tales of their own long-term relationships going limp and floppy.
Now everyone is trying to unmask the ‘horny wife’, the podcast agency make Lottie an offer which could change her life. The only problem is… she still hasn’t told Theo about her confession. How on earth can Lottie admit to her husband that they could be famous – for being sexless?
The laugh-out-loud romcom about love, friendship, and trying to keep lust alive in long-term relationships, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi Macfarlane and Lindsey Kelk.
'Hilarious, heartfelt and unputdownable! Handles the complications of marriage, sex and friendships with wit and warmth. I loved it!'
Laura Kay, author of The Split and Wild Things
'I absolutely devoured this book. The characters feel so real that it felt more like catching up with old friends over brunch than reading. Theo can spice up my legumes any time he likes!'
Holly McCulloch, author of Just Friends
Lottie and Theo are definitely happily deeply in love, beautiful house, two adorable puppies… except that after seven years together, the only action they’re having in the bedroom is Netflix marathons. Why has every night become ‘not tonight’?
Frustrated in more ways than one, Lottie drunkenly calls in to her favourite podcast (The Cliterati) to let off some steam. But her anonymous rant goes viral, with thousands of women replying with tales of their own long-term relationships going limp and floppy.
Now everyone is trying to unmask the ‘horny wife’, the podcast agency make Lottie an offer which could change her life. The only problem is… she still hasn’t told Theo about her confession. How on earth can Lottie admit to her husband that they could be famous – for being sexless?
The laugh-out-loud romcom about love, friendship, and trying to keep lust alive in long-term relationships, perfect for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Mhairi Macfarlane and Lindsey Kelk.
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Published January 29, 2026
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November 22, 2025
Thank you to the publisher Avon Books UK for providing this book for review purposes via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.
This both was funny, heartbreaking, grimace inducing and uplifting, I was riveted and totally engaged with Lottie’s story. I can completely relate to Lottie and I was with her every step of the way. Having been in a similar situation to Lottie, as I was reading the authors words it felt like she was telling my story, about the lack of communication and lack of intimacy in a long term relationship. Building up the courage to have the difficult conversations can be so nerve inducing people can go to great lengths to avoid having those conversations, that’s what I think this book got right as both Lottie and Theo were burying their heads in the sand. Lottie wasn’t the villain of this book but rather a misguided and lonely woman who made the wrong choices but it came from a place of her wanting to fix her relationship.
I was cringing for Lottie when she woke up and realised what she did, that she had sent her confession into a well known podcast. The further she went down the rabbit hole and wasn’t talking to Theo and telling him what was going on, the more difficult it became for her to tell him the truth. My heart broke for her in places and god bless her best friend Caro as she didn’t let Lottie wallow in it, she encouraged her to get up and carry on. I absolutely loved Caro and would love it if she got her own book as I would love to read her story. This book was beautifully written and relatable, I loved the ending.
This both was funny, heartbreaking, grimace inducing and uplifting, I was riveted and totally engaged with Lottie’s story. I can completely relate to Lottie and I was with her every step of the way. Having been in a similar situation to Lottie, as I was reading the authors words it felt like she was telling my story, about the lack of communication and lack of intimacy in a long term relationship. Building up the courage to have the difficult conversations can be so nerve inducing people can go to great lengths to avoid having those conversations, that’s what I think this book got right as both Lottie and Theo were burying their heads in the sand. Lottie wasn’t the villain of this book but rather a misguided and lonely woman who made the wrong choices but it came from a place of her wanting to fix her relationship.
I was cringing for Lottie when she woke up and realised what she did, that she had sent her confession into a well known podcast. The further she went down the rabbit hole and wasn’t talking to Theo and telling him what was going on, the more difficult it became for her to tell him the truth. My heart broke for her in places and god bless her best friend Caro as she didn’t let Lottie wallow in it, she encouraged her to get up and carry on. I absolutely loved Caro and would love it if she got her own book as I would love to read her story. This book was beautifully written and relatable, I loved the ending.
February 9, 2026
I really enjoyed the beginning and the ending of this book. The opening drew me in quickly, and the ending was enjoyable. The main character, Lottie, was definitely the highlight for me — she was likeable, relatable, and someone I enjoyed following throughout the story.
However, the middle section let the book down slightly. While the plot had potential, it felt flat and slow at times, with not much happening to keep the momentum going. This made the story drag in places and dulled some of the excitement built up at the start.
Overall, it’s a book with a strong central character and a solid start and finish, but the pacing in the middle could have been tighter to maintain my interest throughout.
However, the middle section let the book down slightly. While the plot had potential, it felt flat and slow at times, with not much happening to keep the momentum going. This made the story drag in places and dulled some of the excitement built up at the start.
Overall, it’s a book with a strong central character and a solid start and finish, but the pacing in the middle could have been tighter to maintain my interest throughout.
January 26, 2026
I think anyone who is in a long term relationship should absolutely read this book (also just everyone should read it). It was hilarious, heartfelt and such a testament to why communication is so important. I absolutely adored Lottie. Did she make some insane decisions? YES, but I could clearly see where her brain was at and how frustrated (in more ways than one) she was. I loved her friendship with Caro so much. The story might be primarily set around Lottie and Theo, but I really enjoyed seeing she and Caro learn to better communicate and support each other too. There were some truly funny moments, but I also loved how it really came down to two people finding their way back to each other and taking it one step at a time.
Thank you to Avon Books for the digital reader’s copy!
Thank you to Avon Books for the digital reader’s copy!
January 13, 2026
3.5 stars
I was looking forward to this book as i was hoping it would be a laugh out loud kind of book. But honestly i didn't find it particularly funny. It was an interesting premise and i really liked Caro as a character, infact most of the side characters felt well developed and were all engaging in their own ways.
I think i just didn't much like Lottie. She wanted everyone around her to make allowances for her and to prioritise her needs etc but she didn't pay attention to anything or anyone other than herself. She got into some messy situations, which i think is where the humour was written, but i didn't find her funny.
The book definitely highlights the importance of communication in a relationship thats for sure.
I was looking forward to this book as i was hoping it would be a laugh out loud kind of book. But honestly i didn't find it particularly funny. It was an interesting premise and i really liked Caro as a character, infact most of the side characters felt well developed and were all engaging in their own ways.
I think i just didn't much like Lottie. She wanted everyone around her to make allowances for her and to prioritise her needs etc but she didn't pay attention to anything or anyone other than herself. She got into some messy situations, which i think is where the humour was written, but i didn't find her funny.
The book definitely highlights the importance of communication in a relationship thats for sure.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
***Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. All quotes are from the unpublished version of the book.***
From the outside, some relationships look absolutely perfect. The smiley Instagram photos and heartfelt Facebook posts are surely proof that everything is going great, right?
Because who actually wants to air out their dirty laundry to the world? Charlotte "Lottie" Carmichael does, apparently. A few Screaming Orgasms and sambuca will do that to you. In the middle of the night after her friend Jade's bachelorette party, Lottie drunkenly writes an anonymous text message confession to her favorite women's podcast, The Cliterati: she and her husband are no longer having sex, and she's clearly upset about it.
The next morning when she listens to the latest episode of the podcast, she realizes the host, Tilly Carter, chose to read her message! Guilt washes over her, as she worries her husband, Theo, will find out. She vows to tell him - eventually. There's nothing like trying to solve a problem without involving the one person who could instantly provide the answer.
Lottie is convinced that this will all blow over and Tilly will move on to another topic next week. Not only does that not happen, but her agent, Isa, reaches out to Lottie about something they would like her to be a part of: a new series on the podcast called Long-term Lust. The goal is to bring back the intimacy in her relationship through various things they tell her to try, and then talk about the experiences. After finding out how much money they are offering her, she agrees to do it. After all, she's still anonymous, right?
Now known as The Horny Wife, Lottie dives into the experiments, which turn out to be more than awkward. Tantric yoga, a strange spa, massage oils, couples therapy. Something has to work, because the point of the series is to boost ratings and revenue by proving there is a happy ending to Lottie's story, thus giving hope to all of their listeners in the same boat. But how is Lottie supposed to be honest about her experiences if negativity is actually frowned upon?
Just when Lottie thought things couldn't get much worse, Isa comes at her with a proposal for a book, written jointly by her and Tilly. Of course, the proceeds would highly favor Tilly because she's the expert. Oh and they want to REVEAL HER IDENTITY at the book's cover release. Most people would really quit while they're ahead, because it's very clear that the podcast is trying to take advantage of her for their own benefit, and Isa doesn't care that this probably won't end well for Lottie. Because she still hasn't told Theo.
But what happens when Lottie is identified from a photo taken when she, Tilly, and Isa meet at the local park?
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As the story goes on, Lottie thinks about the possible reasons why Theo won't have sex with her:
He's cheating:
"What if it's guilt? What if the reason he can't get it up is because he's already used it elsewhere?"
"But what if that's the answer? What if we're just not meant to have sex with one person for the rest of our lives? What if the flame can't be sustained for that long, no matter how compatible you are? Because if that's true, the stakes just got higher. If monogamy doesn't always work, this isn't just a question of me getting my sex life back on track. It's a question of making sure my husband doesn't go looking elsewhere."
He's a porn addict:
"Oh, god - what if that's what's wrong with Theo? What if he's watched so much porn, real sex doesn't do it for him any more? That's a thing, isn't it?"
Yes, that is absolutely, unfortunately, a thing. Men will say it's just easier. Available at any time when he's ready. A lot less work than having to actually consider someone else's pleasure. Because why would you care at all about how your partner feels? Lottie says, "There's nothing wrong with going solo from time to time, but I want us to be making each other feel this way..."
He's doing this on purpose:
"...a worse question comes to my mind. What if Theo knows exactly what I'm doing here, but is choosing to ignore it? What if he's all too aware that I'm attempting to initiate something, but is skirting around it on purpose? The thought is horrifying; the idea that I'm being blatantly horny and thirsty, like some kind of randy horse - and that my own husband is trying to avoid me precisely because I'm attempting to have sex with him - is mortifying."
But there's something else she never considered...
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Best quotes:
"Forget spicing up our sex life; he wants to spice up the legumes." -Lottie
"I am not painting my vulva alone." -Caro
"Did a photoshoot at an underground kink dungeon this morning. Did you know they did morning sessions for these kinds of things? Anyway, I dropped my camera in some adult baby food, which wasn't ideal." - Caro
"I'm not sure Theo would be pleased if my feet pics also contained my naked breasts, so I suppose I can see where James is coming from." - Lottie
"Ironically, I have never felt less feminine than I do in the womb room." - Lottie
***Conversation between Lottie and her best friend, Caro***
"I did something."
"What?"
"Something bad...I've really fucked up, Caro."
"Listen to me...was it sex, touching, or emotional?"
"What?"
"Remember when I was dating Rajesh? And I had that emotional affair with Liam from the printing shop? There are levels to these things, Lottie. And even the best people have weak m0ments. Who was it, Harry?"
"I haven't cheated!"
"Oh, thank god."
"And with Harry? Who's married to a man?"
"I'm sorry. I was racking my brains. You don't have a tonne of male friends."
***
***Conversation between Lottie and Caro***
"How was the sexy night in?...Shit, Lotts. What happened?"
"Nothing. That's the problem. I wore the lingerie, cooked the dinner. He went to bed and read about airplanes."
"Oh, god, not the bloody airplanes."
"I just want him to like airplanes and shagging me."
***
***Conversation between Lottie and her co-worker, Harry, about their boss, Petra***
"Is Petra married?"
"Is she what?"
"Married."
...
"I don't think so. I think her and Robin have just been together forever."
"Do you reckon they still have sex?"
"You OK?"
"I can't imagine Petra losing herself in the throes of passion. Do you think she's written a Standard Operating Procedure for date night?"
"You're weird recently."
***
"God help me if Petra's having sex and I'm not."
***Conversation between Lottie and her husband, Theo***
"...it was weird. Come on, you know it was weird."
"Why was it weird?...we're married, we love each other. Why is touching and hugging weird?"
"There was an old woman in a kaftan watching us and hitting a gong."
***
***Conversation between Lottie and Caro***
"What is this supposed to do? Cleanse the uterus?"
"Gross. Tilly thinks your dirty uterus is responsible for your shitty sex life?"
"I bloody well hope not."
...
"Is it working, then?"
"How would I know? How can you tell when your uterus has been cleansed?"
***
"I am scared. And if I ask myself why, I know it's because rocking the boat is something I've programmed myself to avoid. I need to make people like me; I need Theo to desire me; I need my boss to think I'm doing a good job. If not, they'll reject me, and I'll be all alone."
"I like sex. I'm thirty-five years old, and I'm not ready to hang up my boots on the carnal pleasures of life just yet. I'd prefer to get my kicks from my spouse, but if that's not going to happen, should I just accept that my life is now devoid of physical pleasure?"
"A reduction of intimacy has been a reduction in all forms of contact..."
"It's not just the sex, I realize - it's all the physical touch I've been starved of..."
"...he did hurt me. He is hurting me. And I'm running out of the self-esteem I need to keep taking it."
"I know exactly what I want - I want Theo to tell me why he won't have sex with me. I wasn't lying when I said I didn't have a problem. I don't have a problem. I love my husband and I want to be physically intimate with him. The issue evidently lies with Theo. Doesn't it?" - Lottie
------------------------------------------------
The story was hilarious, cringy, and reflective in all the right ways. It's nice to see this topic from a female point of view. It is mostly men you hear complaining that they're not having sex.
This book goes to show that:
- you don't really know what's going on in others' relationships. You only see what they want you to see, so they remain in control of perception. Lottie expresses this when she debates about telling Caro the truth: "...there's a tiny part of me that doesn't want to shatter the illusion of us being the perfect couple. The people who communicate in their own perfect way, who never argue. The people without baggage. I've spent so long inhabiting my role as the lucky, perfect wife, I don't know if I can bear to see...what it means if I'm not."
-communication is very important in a relationship. If there's something bothering you, speak up about it so that you and your partner(s) can address it. This whole mess could have been avoided if Lottie had just asked Theo why they weren't having sex, and depending on the answer, come up with an appropriate solution together.
-there is power in female relationships. No matter what happened, Lottie and Caro were always there for each other, even when they had an argument.
From the outside, some relationships look absolutely perfect. The smiley Instagram photos and heartfelt Facebook posts are surely proof that everything is going great, right?
Because who actually wants to air out their dirty laundry to the world? Charlotte "Lottie" Carmichael does, apparently. A few Screaming Orgasms and sambuca will do that to you. In the middle of the night after her friend Jade's bachelorette party, Lottie drunkenly writes an anonymous text message confession to her favorite women's podcast, The Cliterati: she and her husband are no longer having sex, and she's clearly upset about it.
The next morning when she listens to the latest episode of the podcast, she realizes the host, Tilly Carter, chose to read her message! Guilt washes over her, as she worries her husband, Theo, will find out. She vows to tell him - eventually. There's nothing like trying to solve a problem without involving the one person who could instantly provide the answer.
Lottie is convinced that this will all blow over and Tilly will move on to another topic next week. Not only does that not happen, but her agent, Isa, reaches out to Lottie about something they would like her to be a part of: a new series on the podcast called Long-term Lust. The goal is to bring back the intimacy in her relationship through various things they tell her to try, and then talk about the experiences. After finding out how much money they are offering her, she agrees to do it. After all, she's still anonymous, right?
Now known as The Horny Wife, Lottie dives into the experiments, which turn out to be more than awkward. Tantric yoga, a strange spa, massage oils, couples therapy. Something has to work, because the point of the series is to boost ratings and revenue by proving there is a happy ending to Lottie's story, thus giving hope to all of their listeners in the same boat. But how is Lottie supposed to be honest about her experiences if negativity is actually frowned upon?
Just when Lottie thought things couldn't get much worse, Isa comes at her with a proposal for a book, written jointly by her and Tilly. Of course, the proceeds would highly favor Tilly because she's the expert. Oh and they want to REVEAL HER IDENTITY at the book's cover release. Most people would really quit while they're ahead, because it's very clear that the podcast is trying to take advantage of her for their own benefit, and Isa doesn't care that this probably won't end well for Lottie. Because she still hasn't told Theo.
But what happens when Lottie is identified from a photo taken when she, Tilly, and Isa meet at the local park?
------------------------------------------------
As the story goes on, Lottie thinks about the possible reasons why Theo won't have sex with her:
He's cheating:
"What if it's guilt? What if the reason he can't get it up is because he's already used it elsewhere?"
"But what if that's the answer? What if we're just not meant to have sex with one person for the rest of our lives? What if the flame can't be sustained for that long, no matter how compatible you are? Because if that's true, the stakes just got higher. If monogamy doesn't always work, this isn't just a question of me getting my sex life back on track. It's a question of making sure my husband doesn't go looking elsewhere."
He's a porn addict:
"Oh, god - what if that's what's wrong with Theo? What if he's watched so much porn, real sex doesn't do it for him any more? That's a thing, isn't it?"
Yes, that is absolutely, unfortunately, a thing. Men will say it's just easier. Available at any time when he's ready. A lot less work than having to actually consider someone else's pleasure. Because why would you care at all about how your partner feels? Lottie says, "There's nothing wrong with going solo from time to time, but I want us to be making each other feel this way..."
He's doing this on purpose:
"...a worse question comes to my mind. What if Theo knows exactly what I'm doing here, but is choosing to ignore it? What if he's all too aware that I'm attempting to initiate something, but is skirting around it on purpose? The thought is horrifying; the idea that I'm being blatantly horny and thirsty, like some kind of randy horse - and that my own husband is trying to avoid me precisely because I'm attempting to have sex with him - is mortifying."
But there's something else she never considered...
------------------------------------------------
Best quotes:
"Forget spicing up our sex life; he wants to spice up the legumes." -Lottie
"I am not painting my vulva alone." -Caro
"Did a photoshoot at an underground kink dungeon this morning. Did you know they did morning sessions for these kinds of things? Anyway, I dropped my camera in some adult baby food, which wasn't ideal." - Caro
"I'm not sure Theo would be pleased if my feet pics also contained my naked breasts, so I suppose I can see where James is coming from." - Lottie
"Ironically, I have never felt less feminine than I do in the womb room." - Lottie
***Conversation between Lottie and her best friend, Caro***
"I did something."
"What?"
"Something bad...I've really fucked up, Caro."
"Listen to me...was it sex, touching, or emotional?"
"What?"
"Remember when I was dating Rajesh? And I had that emotional affair with Liam from the printing shop? There are levels to these things, Lottie. And even the best people have weak m0ments. Who was it, Harry?"
"I haven't cheated!"
"Oh, thank god."
"And with Harry? Who's married to a man?"
"I'm sorry. I was racking my brains. You don't have a tonne of male friends."
***
***Conversation between Lottie and Caro***
"How was the sexy night in?...Shit, Lotts. What happened?"
"Nothing. That's the problem. I wore the lingerie, cooked the dinner. He went to bed and read about airplanes."
"Oh, god, not the bloody airplanes."
"I just want him to like airplanes and shagging me."
***
***Conversation between Lottie and her co-worker, Harry, about their boss, Petra***
"Is Petra married?"
"Is she what?"
"Married."
...
"I don't think so. I think her and Robin have just been together forever."
"Do you reckon they still have sex?"
"You OK?"
"I can't imagine Petra losing herself in the throes of passion. Do you think she's written a Standard Operating Procedure for date night?"
"You're weird recently."
***
"God help me if Petra's having sex and I'm not."
***Conversation between Lottie and her husband, Theo***
"...it was weird. Come on, you know it was weird."
"Why was it weird?...we're married, we love each other. Why is touching and hugging weird?"
"There was an old woman in a kaftan watching us and hitting a gong."
***
***Conversation between Lottie and Caro***
"What is this supposed to do? Cleanse the uterus?"
"Gross. Tilly thinks your dirty uterus is responsible for your shitty sex life?"
"I bloody well hope not."
...
"Is it working, then?"
"How would I know? How can you tell when your uterus has been cleansed?"
***
"I am scared. And if I ask myself why, I know it's because rocking the boat is something I've programmed myself to avoid. I need to make people like me; I need Theo to desire me; I need my boss to think I'm doing a good job. If not, they'll reject me, and I'll be all alone."
"I like sex. I'm thirty-five years old, and I'm not ready to hang up my boots on the carnal pleasures of life just yet. I'd prefer to get my kicks from my spouse, but if that's not going to happen, should I just accept that my life is now devoid of physical pleasure?"
"A reduction of intimacy has been a reduction in all forms of contact..."
"It's not just the sex, I realize - it's all the physical touch I've been starved of..."
"...he did hurt me. He is hurting me. And I'm running out of the self-esteem I need to keep taking it."
"I know exactly what I want - I want Theo to tell me why he won't have sex with me. I wasn't lying when I said I didn't have a problem. I don't have a problem. I love my husband and I want to be physically intimate with him. The issue evidently lies with Theo. Doesn't it?" - Lottie
------------------------------------------------
The story was hilarious, cringy, and reflective in all the right ways. It's nice to see this topic from a female point of view. It is mostly men you hear complaining that they're not having sex.
This book goes to show that:
- you don't really know what's going on in others' relationships. You only see what they want you to see, so they remain in control of perception. Lottie expresses this when she debates about telling Caro the truth: "...there's a tiny part of me that doesn't want to shatter the illusion of us being the perfect couple. The people who communicate in their own perfect way, who never argue. The people without baggage. I've spent so long inhabiting my role as the lucky, perfect wife, I don't know if I can bear to see...what it means if I'm not."
-communication is very important in a relationship. If there's something bothering you, speak up about it so that you and your partner(s) can address it. This whole mess could have been avoided if Lottie had just asked Theo why they weren't having sex, and depending on the answer, come up with an appropriate solution together.
-there is power in female relationships. No matter what happened, Lottie and Caro were always there for each other, even when they had an argument.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
4.5 that I'm rounding up to a 5
This book was an absolute rollercoaster of emotions. I laughed, I cried, I cried because I was laughing so much, I sympathized, I was frustrated, any and everything you can think of. It was absolutely worth the ride, and the payoff was wonderful.
Lottie and her husband Theo have a perfect relationship to anyone on the outside looking in. They're both in their mid 30s and have been married for years. But in reality, the spark is completely gone from their marriage. They haven't had sex in months, and Lottie is at her wits end. After consuming a bit too much alcohol during a bachelorette party, she submits an anonymous confession to a podcast about the state of her marriage.
It gets read on air and the response to it is so huge that she gets offered the opportunity to cohost a companion podcast, where the host gives her a list of things to do with her husband to try to reignite their relationship, and then dissect it onair after the fact. Lottie is hesitant at first but eventually agrees, making the decision to not tell Theo what she's actually doing. What follows is a hilarious assortment of tasks that are both entertaining to read, but also tugs at your heartstrings as nothing seems to be working out in Lottie's favor.
I completely understand why this had to happen this way, because the entire premise of the book relies on it, but miscommunication (or rather, no communication at all) is the number one theme here. Lottie will do absolutely anything and everything to save her marriage except actually have a conversation about the actual issue with her husband. Theo is clearly going through something as well, but Lottie is so in her head and gets deeper and deeper into not talking to him, that she can't really grasp that something else is going on other than he simply isn't attracted to her anymore.
The best thing about this novel is how well it was written. I haven't read anything else by Julia Jones before, but she has a real gift. As frustrated as I was with Lottie throughout most of the book, I was still rooting for her and for her marriage with Theo to work out in the end. I also really liked the message that no relationship (be it romantic or platonic- shoutout to her friendship with Caro!) is completely perfect, and that they all take work to maintain, regardless of how it may look to anyone else.
This book was an absolute rollercoaster of emotions. I laughed, I cried, I cried because I was laughing so much, I sympathized, I was frustrated, any and everything you can think of. It was absolutely worth the ride, and the payoff was wonderful.
Lottie and her husband Theo have a perfect relationship to anyone on the outside looking in. They're both in their mid 30s and have been married for years. But in reality, the spark is completely gone from their marriage. They haven't had sex in months, and Lottie is at her wits end. After consuming a bit too much alcohol during a bachelorette party, she submits an anonymous confession to a podcast about the state of her marriage.
It gets read on air and the response to it is so huge that she gets offered the opportunity to cohost a companion podcast, where the host gives her a list of things to do with her husband to try to reignite their relationship, and then dissect it onair after the fact. Lottie is hesitant at first but eventually agrees, making the decision to not tell Theo what she's actually doing. What follows is a hilarious assortment of tasks that are both entertaining to read, but also tugs at your heartstrings as nothing seems to be working out in Lottie's favor.
I completely understand why this had to happen this way, because the entire premise of the book relies on it, but miscommunication (or rather, no communication at all) is the number one theme here. Lottie will do absolutely anything and everything to save her marriage except actually have a conversation about the actual issue with her husband. Theo is clearly going through something as well, but Lottie is so in her head and gets deeper and deeper into not talking to him, that she can't really grasp that something else is going on other than he simply isn't attracted to her anymore.
The best thing about this novel is how well it was written. I haven't read anything else by Julia Jones before, but she has a real gift. As frustrated as I was with Lottie throughout most of the book, I was still rooting for her and for her marriage with Theo to work out in the end. I also really liked the message that no relationship (be it romantic or platonic- shoutout to her friendship with Caro!) is completely perfect, and that they all take work to maintain, regardless of how it may look to anyone else.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
ARC REVIEW📚
The premise of this book centering on a married couple instantly had my attention. I was ready to step away from the usual meet-cute, fall-in-love, ride-off-into-the-HEA romances I normally devour and dive into a story that explores what happens after the HEA. Julia Jones delivers this beautifully, tackling a season of marriage that many long-term couples find themselves navigating at some point. The result is a story that is both genuinely funny and deeply emotional, while quietly serving as a masterclass in why communication truly matters. Even with its heavier themes, this rom-com never feels overwhelming. It pulls you in so completely that I found myself just as immersed as I would be in a fantasy read.
Lottie is a self-proclaimed good girl who thrives inside her comfort zone and has been happily married for several years. She loves her husband and their life together, but she can no longer ignore the prolonged absence of intimacy in their marriage. What begins as an anonymous drunken text to a relationship coach and podcast host quickly turns into a runaway train she cannot seem to stop. After multiple failed attempts to reignite the spark on her own, Lottie enlists the help of Tilly, the podcast host, and embarks on a mission to save both her marriage and her sex life. From tantric yoga to yoni steaming, she is willing to try just about anything to fix what feels broken (anything except actually talking to her husband). As the lies pile up and each new attempt brings more disappointment, Lottie spirals into a chaos that threatens everything she holds dear.
This was an incredibly enjoyable and richly layered read. I loved that it was a romance that felt raw, real, and emotionally honest, while still being equal parts hilarious and jaw-dropping. The themes of friendship, self-discovery, and repairing a marriage were handled with such care and authenticity. This is a refreshing change of pace from typical romance stories, and one I would especially recommend to married readers.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for the opportunity to read this early. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
The premise of this book centering on a married couple instantly had my attention. I was ready to step away from the usual meet-cute, fall-in-love, ride-off-into-the-HEA romances I normally devour and dive into a story that explores what happens after the HEA. Julia Jones delivers this beautifully, tackling a season of marriage that many long-term couples find themselves navigating at some point. The result is a story that is both genuinely funny and deeply emotional, while quietly serving as a masterclass in why communication truly matters. Even with its heavier themes, this rom-com never feels overwhelming. It pulls you in so completely that I found myself just as immersed as I would be in a fantasy read.
Lottie is a self-proclaimed good girl who thrives inside her comfort zone and has been happily married for several years. She loves her husband and their life together, but she can no longer ignore the prolonged absence of intimacy in their marriage. What begins as an anonymous drunken text to a relationship coach and podcast host quickly turns into a runaway train she cannot seem to stop. After multiple failed attempts to reignite the spark on her own, Lottie enlists the help of Tilly, the podcast host, and embarks on a mission to save both her marriage and her sex life. From tantric yoga to yoni steaming, she is willing to try just about anything to fix what feels broken (anything except actually talking to her husband). As the lies pile up and each new attempt brings more disappointment, Lottie spirals into a chaos that threatens everything she holds dear.
This was an incredibly enjoyable and richly layered read. I loved that it was a romance that felt raw, real, and emotionally honest, while still being equal parts hilarious and jaw-dropping. The themes of friendship, self-discovery, and repairing a marriage were handled with such care and authenticity. This is a refreshing change of pace from typical romance stories, and one I would especially recommend to married readers.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for the opportunity to read this early. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
January 15, 2026
It’s been a while since Lottie and her husband… did the deed. So, on a drunken night after a bachelorette party, Lottie writes an anonymous letter to a podcast asking for advice on how to bring the spice back into their relationship. When she sobers up, she realizes her sexless marriage has become a hot topic—and her situation goes viral.
I had mixed feelings about Lottie. I really wanted to like her more than I did, but some of her choices were hard for me to connect with. While reaching out to a public forum instead of talking directly to her husband felt frustrating, it was also clear that a drunken night out, along with her insecurities and fears, played a big role in her decisions.
The plot unfolds a bit like a ten-car pileup, with Lottie’s attempts to “fix” things only making the situation more complicated. After her letter to the podcast goes viral and her husband, friends, and family don’t immediately realize it’s her, she continues to rely on outside advice to improve her marriage. While this leads to some entertaining moments, I couldn’t help but feel that having the hard conversation might have spared her a lot of headache and heartache.
Even though Lottie herself could be disappointing at times, the story kept my attention and made me curious about how everything would pan out. It was an enjoyable read, even if the main character didn’t always win me over.
Thank you Julia Jones, Avon Books UK, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!
I had mixed feelings about Lottie. I really wanted to like her more than I did, but some of her choices were hard for me to connect with. While reaching out to a public forum instead of talking directly to her husband felt frustrating, it was also clear that a drunken night out, along with her insecurities and fears, played a big role in her decisions.
The plot unfolds a bit like a ten-car pileup, with Lottie’s attempts to “fix” things only making the situation more complicated. After her letter to the podcast goes viral and her husband, friends, and family don’t immediately realize it’s her, she continues to rely on outside advice to improve her marriage. While this leads to some entertaining moments, I couldn’t help but feel that having the hard conversation might have spared her a lot of headache and heartache.
Even though Lottie herself could be disappointing at times, the story kept my attention and made me curious about how everything would pan out. It was an enjoyable read, even if the main character didn’t always win me over.
Thank you Julia Jones, Avon Books UK, and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this romantic comedy. It gave me Bridget Jones vibes and had me laughing out loud from the very first paragraph when there is a hen party and a stripper called ‘The Anaconda.’ 🙊😂
The FMC Lottie is a millennial who accidentally ends up going viral and effectively setting a bomb off in her relationship with her Husband, Theo. All she wants to do is get to the bottom of the issue in her relationship however, she does not anticipate the hurt that she ultimately ends up causing by not just having a conversation with her Husband. The situations she finds herself in along the way whilst at times funny, are also touching. I really loved the dynamic of her friendship with her best friend Caro. The bond between them emphasised the importance of strong friendships and how friends can help us through the toughest times in our lives. Their friendship also highlighted the topic of female empowerment!
For me, the overall message in this book is that marriage takes work & effort. I particularly liked the quote ‘Just because a plant is thriving, doesn’t mean it will continue to do so if you stop watering it.’
I would recommend this book as the perfect holiday read! It was a nice easy read and although it was at times dealing with relationship issues, the overall tone of the book was light hearted and it was a nice easy read!
I was given access to an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. The thoughts posted are my own.
The FMC Lottie is a millennial who accidentally ends up going viral and effectively setting a bomb off in her relationship with her Husband, Theo. All she wants to do is get to the bottom of the issue in her relationship however, she does not anticipate the hurt that she ultimately ends up causing by not just having a conversation with her Husband. The situations she finds herself in along the way whilst at times funny, are also touching. I really loved the dynamic of her friendship with her best friend Caro. The bond between them emphasised the importance of strong friendships and how friends can help us through the toughest times in our lives. Their friendship also highlighted the topic of female empowerment!
For me, the overall message in this book is that marriage takes work & effort. I particularly liked the quote ‘Just because a plant is thriving, doesn’t mean it will continue to do so if you stop watering it.’
I would recommend this book as the perfect holiday read! It was a nice easy read and although it was at times dealing with relationship issues, the overall tone of the book was light hearted and it was a nice easy read!
I was given access to an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. The thoughts posted are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to Net Galley, Avon books and Julia Jones fir thus eARC. This novel is a warm, witty exploration of what happens after the honeymoon phase, when love is still there but desire has taken a back seat.
Lottie and Theo are seven years into their relationship, a point often whispered about as “the itch.” They function well as partners, share a history, and genuinely care for one another, but their sex life has flatlined into awkward silences and unsaid fears. Lottie, desperate for answers annoymouksy contacts a podcast. What begins as a quiet, almost embarrassing cry for help becomes the catalyst for a journey neither of them expected.
What follows is not a dramatic breakup or a sweeping betrayal, but something far more interesting: self-discovery. Through humor, vulnerability, and a series of thoughtful missteps, Lottie begins to unpack her own needs, desires.
The tone is unmistakably rom-com, but with emotional depth. What sets the book apart is its honest portrayal of long-term relationships: the stagnation, the fear of rocking the boat, and the hope that love can evolve rather than expire.
Ultimately, this is a story about choosing each other again, not out of habit, but with intention. It’s cute, contemporary, and refreshingly real, reminding readers that happily ever after doesn’t end at the wedding, it just asks different, braver questions.
Lottie and Theo are seven years into their relationship, a point often whispered about as “the itch.” They function well as partners, share a history, and genuinely care for one another, but their sex life has flatlined into awkward silences and unsaid fears. Lottie, desperate for answers annoymouksy contacts a podcast. What begins as a quiet, almost embarrassing cry for help becomes the catalyst for a journey neither of them expected.
What follows is not a dramatic breakup or a sweeping betrayal, but something far more interesting: self-discovery. Through humor, vulnerability, and a series of thoughtful missteps, Lottie begins to unpack her own needs, desires.
The tone is unmistakably rom-com, but with emotional depth. What sets the book apart is its honest portrayal of long-term relationships: the stagnation, the fear of rocking the boat, and the hope that love can evolve rather than expire.
Ultimately, this is a story about choosing each other again, not out of habit, but with intention. It’s cute, contemporary, and refreshingly real, reminding readers that happily ever after doesn’t end at the wedding, it just asks different, braver questions.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
4 stars for this new rom-com, which is about (as the title clearly states) a mid-30's married couple that has grown apart - both emotionally and physically. So one evening the inebriated wife, Lottie, makes a drunken confession to a "relationship guru" celebrity and before she's sober she's gone viral as "the Horny Wife". Usually it's men who complain about "not getting it at home", so nice to see that gender switch, though Lottie's drunken confession was very over-the-top and pretty cringe. Worse though was the way she went behind her husband Theo's back, spilling all their personal details publicly, which was a betrayal - no other way to put it. What kept me reading though were the well-written secondary characters and some seriously funny scenes plus some that were also quite touching. I also really appreciated that this centered around a young married couple and their communication issues (don't young people know how to talk to each other anymore???) - I did really like that it was different than your usual rom-com about finding someone and was instead about "finding our way together".
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Lottie and Theo are married and happily in love, except after seven years together the only thing they are doing in the bedroom is watching Netflix marathons. Frustrated, Lottie calls her favourite podcast to rant about her marital issues, unaware it will end up going viral. The podcast offer her a life changing deal, but it would mean outing herself when her husband is still unaware of her confession.
This sounded like it would be a fun, quirky read and I like that the subject was simple and original. This is ended up being a well written and entertaining story, while exploring some sometimes overlooked relationship issues. I also enjoyed that there was comedy running throughout to make it a bit more light hearted. Even though there were a lot of positives from this story, I feel that I didn’t connect to the main character as much as I would have liked to, finding her frustrating at times. I also feel it took a while to really take off. In summary though, this was a decent read and good for those looking for an unconventional romcom. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this copy in return for an honest review.
February 10, 2026
We've all done stupid things, and made mistakes in relationships, but this one was a doozy.
If the digital or podcast world had been around in my dating years, I too may have been tempted to ask for solutions from "expert" strangers. And sure, I've also ignored things in relationships in the hope they would go away. (For the record - they never went away) Still, there were so many times I wanted to sit Lottie down and tell her to stop running away from things. She made me angry at times.
And then 3/4 of the way through the book it hit me the same way it hit Lottie. So that meant I read the next part of the book almost in tears. (For the record, there were tears for a few chapters.)
There were a lot of lessons in this book. That you don't always know what's going on in other people's relationships. That sometimes you just need to talk about the hard things. And sometimes you just need to spend some time with your best friends.
I wasn't sure I liked this book the entire way through, but I'm so glad I kept reading.
I've rated it 4 stars here, but it's probably more of a 4.5 due to the ending.
If the digital or podcast world had been around in my dating years, I too may have been tempted to ask for solutions from "expert" strangers. And sure, I've also ignored things in relationships in the hope they would go away. (For the record - they never went away) Still, there were so many times I wanted to sit Lottie down and tell her to stop running away from things. She made me angry at times.
And then 3/4 of the way through the book it hit me the same way it hit Lottie. So that meant I read the next part of the book almost in tears. (For the record, there were tears for a few chapters.)
There were a lot of lessons in this book. That you don't always know what's going on in other people's relationships. That sometimes you just need to talk about the hard things. And sometimes you just need to spend some time with your best friends.
I wasn't sure I liked this book the entire way through, but I'm so glad I kept reading.
I've rated it 4 stars here, but it's probably more of a 4.5 due to the ending.
December 7, 2025
This book appealed to me from the start, I was totally invested in Lottie and Theo’s relationship woes, something most long term relationships experience at some point.
Lottie was very typical in that she blamed herself, thought the reasons for no sex were because she was no longer attractive to Theo, he no longer loved her, had someone else etc etc but none of this could have been further from the truth!
What follows is a totally unique scenario as Lottie airs her relationship status very publicly and tries new experiences in order to resolve the issues with very different results!
This book demonstrates the value/worth of maintaining good communication within a relationship, and tackles a very sensitive subject well, Theo like most men is reluctant to admit/discuss his shortcomings and this snowballed dramatically, but by highlighting the issue hopefully this will generate communication between couples so no one has to go through the drastic course Lottie and Theo took.
A totally relatable read for many
Thank you NetGalley fir this early read
Lottie was very typical in that she blamed herself, thought the reasons for no sex were because she was no longer attractive to Theo, he no longer loved her, had someone else etc etc but none of this could have been further from the truth!
What follows is a totally unique scenario as Lottie airs her relationship status very publicly and tries new experiences in order to resolve the issues with very different results!
This book demonstrates the value/worth of maintaining good communication within a relationship, and tackles a very sensitive subject well, Theo like most men is reluctant to admit/discuss his shortcomings and this snowballed dramatically, but by highlighting the issue hopefully this will generate communication between couples so no one has to go through the drastic course Lottie and Theo took.
A totally relatable read for many
Thank you NetGalley fir this early read
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
We Never Have Sex Anymore is such a fun, easy read. It had me groaning, laughing, and constantly shaking my head at all the chaos Lottie accidentally creates for herself. What starts as a drunken bachelorette party quickly spirals into something that completely turns her life upside down. Every time she tries to fix things, she somehow makes them even worse, and you can’t help but root for her to finally find a way out of the mess she’s in.
I really enjoyed this book, even though I frequently wanted to yell “What are you doing?!?” at Lottie. You can tell she means well, things just get out of control fast. And poor Theo… he gets dragged into everything without having a clue what’s actually going on.
I’m giving this one 4.25 stars, mostly because of how entertaining and genuinely funny every situation is. If you love rom-coms and want a light, fun read, I’d definitely recommend it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the advance copy!
I really enjoyed this book, even though I frequently wanted to yell “What are you doing?!?” at Lottie. You can tell she means well, things just get out of control fast. And poor Theo… he gets dragged into everything without having a clue what’s actually going on.
I’m giving this one 4.25 stars, mostly because of how entertaining and genuinely funny every situation is. If you love rom-coms and want a light, fun read, I’d definitely recommend it.
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the advance copy!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I really wanted to enjoy “We Never Have Sex Any More”. With its focus on long-term relationships — and a blurb promising a ‘laugh-out-loud romcom’ — it felt like something that should have been right up my street. The central question of “are you having…?” is undeniably relatable, and it certainly caught my attention.
While the book is competently written, I struggled to connect with the characters. Lottie came across as overly despondent, and her habit of making a bad situation worse quickly became more wearying than humorous. Despite a strong, timely premise, the emotional pull just wasn’t there for me, and the comedy never quite lived up to the promise.
I can see this appealing to readers who enjoy open, honest discussions about intimacy in long-term relationships, but overall it didn’t quite hit the mark for me.
My thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the ARC of “We Never Have Sex Any More” by Julia Jones.
While the book is competently written, I struggled to connect with the characters. Lottie came across as overly despondent, and her habit of making a bad situation worse quickly became more wearying than humorous. Despite a strong, timely premise, the emotional pull just wasn’t there for me, and the comedy never quite lived up to the promise.
I can see this appealing to readers who enjoy open, honest discussions about intimacy in long-term relationships, but overall it didn’t quite hit the mark for me.
My thanks to NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the ARC of “We Never Have Sex Any More” by Julia Jones.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I read about 70 pages of this book before jumping ahead to nearly the end, around chapter 24, and surprisingly, I don’t think I missed much. While the premise—exploring how intimacy and long-term relationships can be unpredictable—was compelling, I found most of the book to be quite repetitive, with predictability creeping in early on. This feels like an unconventional romantic comedy, thanks to some genuinely funny dialogue, but overall, I wasn’t captivated by the writing or the storyline. Lottie’s frequent silly choices made it hard to connect with her as a character, which ultimately turned me off. I appreciate the topic, as previously mentioned, but it just didn’t manage to hold my interest or leave a lasting impact. That said, I recognize others might enjoy this more. For me, it simply wasn’t the right fit.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This book had an interesting premise, and the characters were relatable and well rounded, however it wasn’t really for me. Lottie, whilst interesting and portrayed with a lot of relatable qualities, I just felt, should have communicated better with Theo after her initial ‘accident’ of sending her anonymous message about their lack of sex. Theo’s reaction was very understandable, and I did like how he took the time to think things through and then, whilst they found a way to still make their marriage work, I did like that their issues weren’t just instantly solved because they talked about them and it was time for the happy ending. They are showing up and putting in the work to rectify issues.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books UK | Avon for allowing me to read an ARC of We Never Have Sex Any More by Julia Jones, in exchange for my honest review.
Marriage is hard. Communication is hard. And sometimes accepting blame - even when you’re not really at fault - can be the easiest, most painful thing of all. We Never Have Sex Any More captures this with warmth, humor, and a surprising amount of heart. Hugely relatable, it balances laughter and frustration beautifully, showing how easily misunderstandings grow and how much courage honesty takes. A funny, realistic romcom grounded in love and genuine emotional growth.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by Julia Jones.
Marriage is hard. Communication is hard. And sometimes accepting blame - even when you’re not really at fault - can be the easiest, most painful thing of all. We Never Have Sex Any More captures this with warmth, humor, and a surprising amount of heart. Hugely relatable, it balances laughter and frustration beautifully, showing how easily misunderstandings grow and how much courage honesty takes. A funny, realistic romcom grounded in love and genuine emotional growth.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and look forward to reading more by Julia Jones.
January 29, 2026
I really enjoyed Julia Jones's novel about a flagging marriage. It paints a very believable picture of a thirty-something couple who thought they were happily married but suddenly find they're not doing it for (or with) each other any more. Jones paints a detailed picture of a contemporary couple with friends, jobs -- and escalating trust issues. It starts off as an amusing picture of 'normal people' whose perfect life is not so perfect any more, but as it goes on it delves deeper and deeper under the surface gloss to deconstruct these modern lives in a convincing and moving way. Well-plotted, carefully paced and satisfyingly resolved, I'd recommend this if you want to read about realistic relationships.
Thanks to NetGalley & Avon books for the ARC.
Thanks to NetGalley & Avon books for the ARC.
November 24, 2025
Got drawn in by the title right away. I was curious about the many reasons married couples stop having sex. The story is funny, relatable, and at times uncomfortably real. Even though the plot is predictable, it’s still an enjoyable read. The big reveal wasn’t what I expected, and I was definitely surprised. It’s sad but true how often women blame themselves when things fall apart. I appreciated how the book shows couples fighting to nurture what they have. A good reminder not to treat your partner like a roommate. Romance needs intention, and communication really is everything.
Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the ARC!
Thank you NetGalley and Avon Books UK for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Lottie and Theo are happily married, they love their dogs, their house and their friends, but in a moment of drunkenness Lottie anonymously messages a podcast to ask if everything is so great, why don’t they have sex any more.
The question blows up the podcast and Lottie finds herself working with the team on ways to put the sex back in the relationship. The problem is, she can’t find a way to tell Theo what she’s doing…and when he finds out things don’t go very well. Is there a way for Lottie to find herself and to get Theo back in her life?
This was a lot of fun to read and the characters are likeable and engaging. I enjoyed this very much.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARc
The question blows up the podcast and Lottie finds herself working with the team on ways to put the sex back in the relationship. The problem is, she can’t find a way to tell Theo what she’s doing…and when he finds out things don’t go very well. Is there a way for Lottie to find herself and to get Theo back in her life?
This was a lot of fun to read and the characters are likeable and engaging. I enjoyed this very much.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARc
January 30, 2026
This book hit on a very real, uncomfortable issue, and I appreciated how honest it felt. Lottie loves her husband, but the lack of intimacy forces her to question her relationship, her identity, and what she’s been willing to accept for the sake of comfort.
At times the FMC felt a bit dramatic and the lack of communication frustrated me, but it also felt painfully realistic. I wasn’t fully satisfied with the ending cause it still felt somewhat unresolved, yet that mirrors real life more than a neat wrap-up ever could.
Caro was my favorite part of the story: grounded, supportive, and truly real. Overall, this was a moving, thought-provoking read that stayed with me even after I finished.
At times the FMC felt a bit dramatic and the lack of communication frustrated me, but it also felt painfully realistic. I wasn’t fully satisfied with the ending cause it still felt somewhat unresolved, yet that mirrors real life more than a neat wrap-up ever could.
Caro was my favorite part of the story: grounded, supportive, and truly real. Overall, this was a moving, thought-provoking read that stayed with me even after I finished.
December 8, 2025
I wanted to love this book because it had a super fun plot, but, it fell short for me. My main gripe was with Lottie and how much she was wallowing in her own sorrows but never sharing any of it with her husband. I just didn’t feel like it landed as it was supposed to. I’m not married, so maybe I just don’t understand how difficult that conversation would be, but, I don’t think I’d be profiting off my marriage without consulting my husband. Thank you to NetGalley and the publishing team for this ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
I hate the miscommunication trope, but I had to push that to the side with this one and accept that if Lottie just talked to her husband, there would be no plot.
I did enjoy following Lottie as she took the increasingly questionable advice from the podcast, it was fun reading about her and her friend Caro trying everything from yoni steaming to primal rage retreats! The book felt full of heart, and I liked the way everything came together at the end.
Overall, I liked this and would recommend it.
I did enjoy following Lottie as she took the increasingly questionable advice from the podcast, it was fun reading about her and her friend Caro trying everything from yoni steaming to primal rage retreats! The book felt full of heart, and I liked the way everything came together at the end.
Overall, I liked this and would recommend it.
January 15, 2026
Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an arc copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved this story, I felt like the premise was a perfect idea with podcasts being so popular currently and I certainly listen to a few pods that cover similar topics.
Lottie is married to her best friend everything is perfect except they have stopped having sex. I loved lottie and the crazy journey she went on to try and spice things up with her husband Theo. It was a light hearted story that I couldn’t put down.
I loved this story, I felt like the premise was a perfect idea with podcasts being so popular currently and I certainly listen to a few pods that cover similar topics.
Lottie is married to her best friend everything is perfect except they have stopped having sex. I loved lottie and the crazy journey she went on to try and spice things up with her husband Theo. It was a light hearted story that I couldn’t put down.
January 31, 2026
I just could not get into this one- how the main character was so absorbed that she assumed the anonymous post she submitted to a podcast about a relatively common issue would 100% be tracked back to her- as if she’s the only married 30something year old in the country who was unhappy in her marriage. I guess I was just so far removed from why anyone would care how often she was or wasn’t having sex with her husband I couldn’t stay with the story. That’s not to say other readers who are more into these types of stories will not love this one. It’s well written and has lots of snarky banter.
November 19, 2025
im very unsure with this book. The plot itself is good, and I enjoyed Theo and Caro as chatcters. But Lottie I coukdnt stand. She feels sorry for herself way too much, and didnt communicate at all with her partner?!
It annoyed me even more when she kept accepting more deals to talk about her love life., and private things about her relationship with her husband . Only when she got caught out did she feel guilty about it, and i hated that
It annoyed me even more when she kept accepting more deals to talk about her love life., and private things about her relationship with her husband . Only when she got caught out did she feel guilty about it, and i hated that
January 25, 2026
This book has my heart. What I thought would be a lighthearted and funny book, turned into a deeply real and raw understanding of marriage.
Very relatable problems and characters who tear your heart in half and then somehow miraculously glue it back together.
I wasn’t expecting to love this book as much as I did, but it’s a very happy surprise to have
Thank you to NetGalley for the free ARC that I received in exchange for an honest review.
Very relatable problems and characters who tear your heart in half and then somehow miraculously glue it back together.
I wasn’t expecting to love this book as much as I did, but it’s a very happy surprise to have
Thank you to NetGalley for the free ARC that I received in exchange for an honest review.
November 19, 2025
What happens when a drunken late night confession to a pod cast goes viral?
Admitting that you don't have a sex life in a long term relationship sets a course of events spiralling..
Lottie tries to get her marriage back in the bedroom with a series of interventions. The results are hilarious and heartbreaking. A book that will you smile and grimace .
Enjoy I did
Admitting that you don't have a sex life in a long term relationship sets a course of events spiralling..
Lottie tries to get her marriage back in the bedroom with a series of interventions. The results are hilarious and heartbreaking. A book that will you smile and grimace .
Enjoy I did
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