Wickedly witty and immensely entertaining, Shout Out to My Ex is the fun, glamorous and deliciously readable new romantic comedy from Sandy Barker.

They say that you never forget your first love and that is certainly true for fashion designer Ellie Bliss. A decade might have passed, but she is still hung up over Leo, the first man she had ever loved who had mysteriously disappeared ten years ago. Ellie has tried to move on, but nobody has ever measured up to her ex. Her love life might be a disaster, but her professional life is thriving as her dream of showing at the Paris Fashion Week is about to come true. Only, Ellie never imagined that in the most romantic city in the world she would end up coming face to face with her own lost love, Leo…

Now calling himself Lorenzo, Leo is a shoe designer whose star is on the rise. Only Lorenzo is certainly not the man Ellie had fallen in love with years ago. He’s arrogant, rude and an absolute nightmare. However, when they reconnect, Ellie realises that the Leo she had fallen in love with is still lingering behind the brash Lorenzo persona. Will it be second time lucky for Ellie and Leo? Can they move on from the past? Or is their love simply not meant to be?

Sandy Barker’s Shout Out to My Ex is a feel-good second chance at love contemporary romance sprinkled with plenty of magic, humour and emotion. Touching, hilarious and effortlessly stylish, like your favourite little black dress, Sandy Barker’s Shout Out To My Ex does the trick and does not let you down – don’t miss it!

This was a quick read and I wasn't expecting to see this book as part of a series. We see a lot of references and some characters from the first book here. Honestly, I feel this book could have seen a bit less of the first book (since that would mean less comparisons with the first one, in a way). I do feel that I was much more invested in the characters and in the setting of the first book, Match me if you can, than this one.

Sorry, but I didn't feel much chemistry between the two leads, Elle and Lorenzo here. Overall, a breezy read!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.


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I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

I was unaware when requesting this book that it was the second in a series. The non-traditional POV style between the female love interest and the matchmaker just kept throwing me off. I was definitely missing the matchmaker’s story, I’m assuming from the first book. And I just didn’t feel any chemistry between the characters.

2.5 stars, DNF at 50%

This is a sweet and fun second chance romance. This has adorable and heart warming elements that make this genre just what I was looking for when I read it

This book was slow and tedious to get through, sadly. Also, I wasn't expecting this to be the sequel to Poppy's story from Book1 (I got enough of Poppy in Book1, thank you, and I didn't need more of her here, much less whole chapters of her POV!) The whole thing felt contrived - heroine's sister hiring the agency and we see much of the happenings through her, then Poppy gets her chapters, then it's Elle - so many POVs to keep track of, then there was a half-dozen people at the agency we needed to recall/keep track of, then there was the half dozen people at the fashion label we needed to recall/keep track of... It all ended into a jumble, and then the romance itself refused to get started... It was too much, unfortunately.

DEVOURED THIS.
sandy barker is on par with lauren layne for me. instant buy author by the first book. excuse me while i consume her entire backlog in pursuit of the same thrill i got from this.

What a great read ( read it in one sitting, in the sunshine, one of those ‘page turning -can’t put it down’ books.
I’m going to search out more from this author.

Quick easy read, although i enjoyed the first book in the series most.
Thank you NetGalley , the author and publisher for the opportunity to review this book.

This was so much fun. The love story felt real and I really enjoyed reading it unfold. I will say, I wasn't as interested in the agency side of things and her life story. I cared more about the love interests.

This was so good!! Absolutely loved Elle. I read this on one sitting. This was absolutely perfect to read when you are wanting a romance with second chances.

A super cute read that takes the idea of a happily ever after and actually monitizes it. I have to admit I was ready to not finish this when we first met Leo ahem Lorenzo but I’m so glad I stuck it out. Elle and Leo are a really cute couple and this second chance romance had me on the edge of my seat. I quite enjoyed this read!

Nice and straight to the point and it flows so well it was easy to sit and read in one go! Thank you NetGalley and the publishers for a copy of this book.

I loved accompanying them to Paris fashion week and around London as they try and work out what went wrong all those years ago. A great cast of supporting roles too and the author's usual cracking sense of humour.

DNFed at page 190.
I hate the fact Elle hung up on one guy since her teenage years and now that he's in front of him she can't even speak properly. I am shocked that she even thought about starting her BLISS DESIGN fashion brand while doing absolutely nothing!!! but now I am not interested at all knowing how will she be doing that. good luck to Elle and all the other people bearing with her.

This lovely story has relatable characters that you invest in from the start. It's set in the glamorous fashion world featuring Elle, a talented designer who has never recovered emotionally from how her relationship with Leo ended. She can't forget him, even though he has had no contact with her since his abrupt departure. Cassie, her sister and the business manager of Bliss Designs, reluctantly approaches the Ever After Agency to help Cassie find her lost love or at least closure because ten years is enough heartache for anyone. The story is the perfect mix of emotions, with laughter balancing the poignancy. I love the glamorous setting and the drama when Elle and Leo reunite. I like the characters, the relationship dynamics, the glitzy fashion setting and the passionate second-chance romance.

Loved this cleverly-written romantic read - the second in the agency series and just as good as the first. Sandy Barker always brings the lols! One to add to the suitcase and enjoy by the pool.

This is part of the Ever After Agency series and is the second book. I really enjoyed the first one, so was looking forward to continuing the series and was not disappointed. It's a completely fun and cute story that is sure to put you in a feel-good mood. Elle has been successful in her career, but completely unsuccessful in the love department. Leo was the one love who got away a decade ago, breaking her heart and disappearing on her. Elle can't seem to move forward after what happened with Leo all those years ago and needs closure. She gets her chance when she gets an opportunity at a showing in Paris Fashion Week and some help from Poppy, the matchmaker, and her friends. In Paris, Elle comes face to face with Leo and some of the mystery behind his disappearance begins to unfold.
An utterly charming and cute story that was such fun to read. Elle and Leo were a lovely couple and their chemistry was undeniable. The story was well-written and immediately caught my interest from the first chapter and kept me engaged till the end. I really enjoyed this second chance romance and found it to be a delightful addition to the series. The story will leave you with a warm, fuzzy feeling and a smile on your face!
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and Boldwood Books and am voluntarily leaving my review.

I hadnt realised this was part of a set of books, I will probably look out for more in the series. It took me a while to get into this story but once I did, I really enjoyed it, Poppy was a great character, the sort you'd like to be friends with! I like the enemies to lovers angle too and it was well developed in this story x

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the chance to read this book.

This is the second book in The Ever After Agency series, and I loved it just as much as I did the first story. Poppy is back again, and her character is just so warm and caring. The agency has their hands full with this case about reuniting old lovers without them knowing. It's full of fashion, creativity, and drama.

This was a quick and enjoyable read that sucked me in so fast that I read the book in under 24 hours. I also loved the excerpt from the next story in the series and will be eagerly awaiting its release.