Is She Really Going Out with Him?
Divorced mother of two Anna Appleby writes for a Bath magazine, and a new owner wants younger readers. To save her column from annoyingly attractive new colleague Will Havers, she agrees to write about modern dating. The hook: her preteen children get to choose seven dates for her, all offline. As the dates go hilariously sideways, her sparring with Will becomes the most interesting part of her week. A warm, witty rom-com about starting over.
About This Book
Is She Really Going Out with Him? is a contemporary romance novel by Sophie Cousens, first published in 2024 by G.P. Putnam's Sons. It runs 368 pages. Readers can expect enemies to lovers.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Enemies to Lovers
- Length
- 368 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- To save her magazine column, a divorced mother must navigate seven offline dates chosen by her children while sparring with an attractive new colleague.
- Fans of lighthearted contemporary rom-coms
- Readers who enjoy workplace rival dynamics
- Looking for something warm and witty
- Features Enemies to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- Readers seeking explicit content
- Readers looking for heavy angst or dark themes
- Lack of specific information on romantic partner's demographic
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Relatively balanced professional peers.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High comfort, moderate tension, high humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Anna Appleby writes for a Bath magazine, but when a new owner demands content that appeals to a younger demographic, Anna's job is put at risk. To prove her relevance, she agrees to a unique experiment: she will write about dating, but her two preteen children will be the ones to choose her seven offline dates. As Anna embarks on these series of awkward and hilarious encounters, her workplace interactions with Will Havers—a colleague she finds annoying yet attractive—become the focal point of her life.
Central Conflict
Anna must balance her professional pressure to modernize her writing and the chaos of her children-curated dating life against her developing, tension-filled dynamic with her colleague, Will.
Setting
Bath, England
Strengths
- Clear, engaging hook
- Established humorous tone
- Defined character motivations
Consider before reading
- Lack of specific information on romantic partner's demographic
- Unknown resolution of romantic arc
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Sophie Cousens
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- G.P. Putnam's Sons
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 368 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780593718902
Is She Really Going Out with Him?: quick answers
- Who wrote Is She Really Going Out with Him??
- Is She Really Going Out with Him? was written by Sophie Cousens.
- When was Is She Really Going Out with Him? published?
- Is She Really Going Out with Him? was first published in 2024 by G.P. Putnam's Sons.
- What genre is Is She Really Going Out with Him??
- Is She Really Going Out with Him? is a contemporary romance novel, with enemies to lovers.
- How many pages is Is She Really Going Out with Him??
- Is She Really Going Out with Him? is 368 pages long (Paperback).
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