<h2>Thank you n(ex)t.</h2><p>After burst pipes destroy <b>Esme's </b>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 <b>David</b> continues to thrive life is sweet. </p><p>Until <b>Elliot</b> - an ex whom she hasn't seen or spoken to for years - moves in next door along with his perfect new girlfriend <b>Morgan</b>. Suddenly Esme's past is right on her doorstep or at least just over the fence.</p><p>When 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.</p><p><b>A laugh-out-loud romance of second chances and near misses perfect for fans of Mhairi McFarlane and Jenny Colgan.</b></p><h2>Praise for <i>The Ex Next Door</i></h2><p>'<b>A fun entertaining read</b>. I read this in one sitting. It was full of some fun unexpected twists and turns. <b>A feel-good romance with a loveable heroine</b> perfect for fans of Beth O'Leary Sophie Sullivan and Trish Doller.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p><p>'<b>I totally loved this book! There was romance humour sadness even a bit of suspense</b>! I really enjoyed it.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p><p>'This book is <b>a clever look at relationships</b> and the rose-coloured lens we place on former ones even those that ended badly.<b> I really really loved this book so much so that I read it again after</b>.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p><p>'What an <b>enjoyable and charmingly romantic</b> book! I really liked the protagonist Esme Green and the story was filled with surprises. <b>I highly recommend this engaging book to other romance readers</b>.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p><p>'<b>A fun contemporary romance</b>.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p><p>'I really enjoyed reading this book. <b>Easy fun and cute. The ending gave me all the happy feels</b>.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p><p>'Thoroughly enjoyed this... <b>I couldn't put it down</b>! Esme and David were so perfect for each other and had <b>great chemistry</b>.' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reader review</p>