Honestly, this book was just a fun breath of fresh air. I loved the premise, I loved the main character, I just truly enjoyed reading this. This book made me laugh, cry, scream and cheer. I cringed and blushed. I loved that a mom in her late 30s allowed her kids to pick her dates, all for her dating column, after a divorce. The bravery, openness and trust was incredible. The cast of characters were really well written. I loved the competitive nature at work - and how it all started. This book gives you all the warm and fuzzy feelings. Just a really well written and enjoyable romance book. 
Thank you Netgalley for my advanced reader copy.

I LOVED “Is She Really Going Out with Him?” by Sophie Cousens - and is definitely my favorite book of hers! This book has the perfect combination of depth and vulnerability, spicy, and humor. I loved reading about Anna’s parade of dates, and banter with Will. The Google searches before each chapter just might be my favorite!

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This book was a delight! I can’t wait to read more from Sophie Cousens.

Anna Appleby is a journalist and mother of two who has grown disillusioned with the modern dating scene and decides to all but abandon her love life after a painful divorce. With her handsome and ambitious colleague, Will Havers, vying for her column, she pitches a unique idea: seven dates chosen by her children, which she’ll write about each week for the magazine. We watch as Anna asks out waiters, the mailman, and even her celebrity crush. When an unexpected romantic connection presents itself, Anna must decide if she’s ready to put her heart out there again.

While I enjoyed the romance, I found Anna’s self-discovery to be the most compelling aspect of this book. We get to see her rediscover parts of herself she had buried post-divorce. Anna and her lively cast of characters teach us that it’s never too late to enter your Fleetwood Mac era. “I have loved and I have lost, but my heart still works.”

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing me with an e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I love Cousens’ romances - they are just so fun! And her new one is no exception. I loved the romcom references (with How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days being the most obvious). I loved the premise and how enjoyable it was to read about the dates her kids set her up on. I loved how complex the characters were, even the terrible ones (looking at you, Dan). I just appreciate how Cousens makes every character, no matter how small, so detailed and distinct. And I really love her writing style in general, especially the banter. Definitely check this out!

Thank you to GP Putnam and Sons and Netgalley for the ARC. Is She Really Going Out With Him? comes out today!

4.5/5

“There is a whole new chapter waiting for you, all you need to do is keep turning the pages.”

Anna Appleby is a newly divorced mother of two who works as a journalist. Bath Living publication is looking to revamp and reach a younger audience so Anna pitches a dating column with a catch: her children will pick her dates. Her colleague and thorn in her side Will Havers will be writing a companion column but his dates are found by online dating apps. This is a fierce competition that sparks feelings, hilarious banter and chemistry that is off the charts. I adore Anna and Will’s snarky yet heartwarming relationship.

This book explores life after divorce and learning to live again. I absolutely adored the characters in this book and how each influenced Anna’s life and outlook on relationships and friendships. Anna never dreamed that getting back into the dating game would bring so many special friends into her life.

Throughout the story Anna learns that she deserves to be happy. Her failed marriage does not define her as a person. She has worth, opinions, values and needs. She doesn’t always have to be agreeable to make others happy. She realizes, with the help of all the new people around her, that she is strong enough on her own. Most of all Anna learns she deserves to love and be loved.

“Because true love does not cower in the shadows; it roars, loud and proud, until it has given its all.”

I love everything about this book. Sophie Cousens is a master at telling romantic stories that make you laugh, cry, and wish the book didn’t have to end. I continue to be a huge fan of her witty, charming and brilliantly written romances.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Penguin Group Putnam for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Thank you Sophie Cousens and NetGalley for the eARC.

Anna is a woman in her late 30s, post divorce, trying to survive as a working mom of two. When her work as a journalist is threatened, she needs to find a new angle to keep her collum. Too bad to succeed with the new angle she is now partnered up with co-worker who is young, cocky, (devilishly handsome), and has everyone wrapped around his finger.

This book made me laugh out loud so many times (hello fishing date and the nit disaster). As a woman in my 30s, I wish there were more books where the FMC is in their late 30s. Such a relatable FMC. I also loved the FMC's relationship with her children, navigating the difficulties of motherhood. I enjoyed the small bits of info we got about Will's family. I would have liked more interactions with his dad and brothers.

I loved this reading experience. It has been a long time since a book left me feeling this happy 😊

#enemiestolovers
#workplaceromance
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LOVED LOVED LOVED. 4.5/5 stars

This was the best contemporary romance I’ve read in a long time. It was vulnerable without being heavy and the flirting made me kick up my feet with giddiness. It was so full of real life but still managed to be an escape. I stayed up hours past my bedtime. I loved!!!

Another great read by Sophie Cousens! I had so much fun getting to know these characters. I really enjoyed how Cousens wrote the children in this story. They felt so authentic. This was a beautiful story of Anna finding herself through such a tough season of life.

I liked this a lot! It was funny, very grounded and real in terms of navigating post-divorce life, and the kids actually felt like real children- I was worried they'd be too cloying or cutesy given the premise of them picking dates, but they were fully themselves- and it was clear that they were rooting for their mom's happiness.

The humor was wonderful- her exes' new wife was clearly a Nara Smith/trad-wife, her new millennial boss was inept and had just the right amount of nonsense speak, and her chemistry/banter with her coworker/nemesis was fantastic. Will happily recommend, and read more.

4.5 stars

Is She Really Going Out with Him has many of my favorite tropes: workplace romance, age gap, and rivals to lovers. I adored the main heroine, Anna, and her journey of rediscovering herself and love after a painful divorce. It was fairly obvious from the beginning who the love interest was (Anna's office nemesis Will). Their banter and chemistry were top-notch, and I loved how their relationship grew. The portrayal of life after divorce: the hurt, the loss, the conflicts, and the co-parenting struggles felt very authentic. Is She Really Going Out with Him is a perfect combination of humor and depth. It's sexy and sweet at the same time and is one of the best rom-coms I've read this year. I highly recommend it.

For me this story was a little disjointed and the British lingo was a miss for this American. Despite the slow start, I absolutely adored the last fourth of the book. The banter and budding relationship between the FMC and MMC left me wanting more.

Anna is a recent divorcee, who is still trying to mentally recover from the divorce. That, partnered with the potential of losing her income for writing a column, to her younger, fresh rival at work, means that Anna needs to do what she can to keep her job. This includes going on 7 different dates, not set up through technology and picked out by her kids, while her rival sets up 7 of his own through dating apps.

I loved this concept and how Anna was just genuinely a good person and wanted what was best for her and her kids, even after the cards that she had been dealt. Every date was just so entertaining and showed all sides, the good and the bad, and how it could really be good to go out of your comfort zone when it comes to dating, and give people a chance. The banter and chemistry between Anna and Will was fantastic, and I loved almost every second of this book.

On that note, Sophie Cousins, how could you throw in what happened to Katniss. It was the worst part of the book :(

Thank you to Sophie Cousens, Penguin Group Putnam, and NetGalley for the eARC of this book. This is my honest review.

With her job on the line, single mom Anna agrees to re-enter the dating pool and write about her experiences. The catch - her children get to play matchmaker.

My affection for Cousens has been growing with each book, and Is She Really Going Out With Him may be the best one yet. The story was a lot of fun, but what I really loved was seeing Anna heal.

When I first met her, Anna was down with love. She was still feeling the pain of her divorce while her ex moved on. She wasn't looking for love or attachment, she was just trying to keep up with life in general, but when she was forced to begin dating again, she reluctantly accepted the challenge. The dates were often hilarious, but also resulted in Anna discovering something about herself or tapping into a part of herself she had lost over the years as wife and mother.

Her work nemesis, Will, was tasked with writing a companion column. Anna really seemed to despise Will, but with each date and column, she began to thaw. Will's charm and heart revealed itself, and even I was unable to resist liking him. Their growing friendship and attraction was done so well, and even as obstacles began to pile up, I still couldn't resist rooting for this couple.

There was just so much that appeals to me in the story. It packed with humor, heart, and emotion. It was a healing journey as well as a romance which had me fully invested and entertained.

This book was SO cute. I kicked my feet. I laughed out loud. The characters were people with actual problems, professional blunders, and chaotic personal lives. The banter was top-tier. Anna was so real for the Google searches at the start of each chapter. Spectacular, all around. Highly recommend.

This was my first book of Sophie’s and I loved it!! Seriously so so cute. Will was amazing and I loved the real life of it but it didn’t seem too downer. I loved the enemies to lovers trope. I liked how Dan wasn’t too annoying or completely unlikable. Their heart to heart at the end was so good. It was swoony and so fun to read!

Anna is a 38-year old divorced mother of 2 kids. Her ex-husband has moved on with a much younger, hot girlfriend. She works as a journalist, but the publication she works for is changing ownership and she’s worried she may lose her job. She decides to start a new dating column where she goes on dates with men her children pick out for her. Her dating column is up against a column written by her work-rival, Will, who annoys her with his constant critiques.

I love everything Sophie Cousens has written, and I think this might be my favorite book yet. It has everything you could want - workplace enemies to lovers, funny dating mishaps, quirky side characters, and ultimately a story about a woman finding herself again.

This was a really cute book and better than another book I read by this author. Slower start but a feel good. Title is a little hokey but overall, enjoyable read and would recommend

thank you to the author and the publisher for the advanced copy of this title for a honest review. i always enjoy sophie cousens writing and this one was no different. i enjoyed the divorced single mom plot and, watching her find herself again. it was giving begin again b taylor swift. i’d definitely recommend this book

This could possibly be the author's best book ever. There was a laugh in every chapter. Yes, it was predictable but romances generally are and I never expect anything different. This book flowed, the dialogue was real and I loved it. Thank you to NetGalley and GP Putnam's Sons for the complimentary digital ARC. This review is my own opinion (but I bet MANY readers will feel the same way).

Adorable. It’s a heart eye yes from me! I love Sophie Cousens! Now we if could just her her to open up that closed door a little 🌶️ 🌶️, come on now, girl!