The Re-Write

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Synopsis

ONE STORY. TWO EXES. CAN THEY CHANGE THEIR ENDING?

‘Such a fun, romantic read’ Beth O’Leary
‘This book melted my stone cold heart’ Jendella Benson

Temi and Wale meet in London. They flirt, date, meet each other's friends.
Then they break up. And Wale goes on a reality dating show.

Instead of giving in to heartbreak, Temi throws herself into her dream: writing. She's within touching distance of a book deal that would solve all her problems. But publishers keep passing on her novel and bills still have to be paid. So, when the opportunity to ghost-write a celebrity memoir arises, Temi accepts.

And, of course, the celebrity turns out to be Wale...

Will Temi and Wale repeat the patterns of their past? Or can they write a whole new story?

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Praise for Yinka, Where is Your Huzband?
‘The spiritual heir to Bridget Jones's Diary’ Emily Henry
‘A warm, witty and joyful novel’ Lauren Ho
‘A delightful romantic comedy that refuses to play by the genre's rules’ PopSugar
‘A witty millennial novel is about love, life and London’ Evening Standard
A pinch of Bridget Jones, a dash of Queenie and a large glug of incredibly relatable situations’ Stylist Loves

Publisher information

  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9780241991923
  • Number of pages: 336
  • Dimensions: 197 x 128 x 20 mm
  • Weight: 237g
  • Languages: English

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The Re-Write
Lizzie Damilola Blackburn has woven a dazzlingly fun yet heartfelt second-chance romance about a ghostwriter hired to save her ex’s negative reputation after a reality dating show disaster.
This is Blackburn’s second novel, one she thought she would never reach the end. I’m glad she did though haha because this is really something marvelous! S... READ MORE
sophiesapphire
The Re-Write
Second Chance Romance
Temi and Wale are dating and, Temi thinks, getting serious so it's a blow when Wale dumps her to go on reality tv show Love Villa. Temi picks herself up an... READ MORE
Books and Tea Make Me Happy
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The Re-write
I really enjoyed this book. Temi has a boyfriend, Wale, who she feels is “the one”. She is a frustrated author trying to get a book published and Wale is... READ MORE
Monica Hanna
The Re-Write
This book with move you, make you laugh, and leave you wanting more.
Having had a slow couple of reading months, I sped through this one! Once again, Lizzie Damilola Blackburn has created a host of characters who are all mul... READ MORE
Sarah Ward
The Re-Write
Obsessed with this second chance, enemies to lovers romance!
Omg this was such an amazing book - I’m obsessed!! The premise was fantastic so I immediately requested it and it did not disappoint! I loved the plot, I ... READ MORE
Mariana
The Re-Write
An enjoyable read, touching on young carers, alcoholism, and parental expectations, as well as second chance romances.
A great story featuring the ever popular reality show arc as a side plot to a rocky romance. Temi is an aspiring writer who's struggling to get a publishi... READ MORE
Ritu
The Re-Write
My new fave read
The Re-Write was absolutely brilliant! It follows the story of Temi, an up-and-coming writer, and her ex-boyfriend Wale, who dumps her to go on Love Villa.... READ MORE
Krystal Douglas
The Re-Write
A terrific read!
This is the 2nd book from Lizzie and I thoroughly enjoyed it! This book is about Tami, a writer who has had her first book published and is struggling w... READ MORE
Lesley Kitching
The Re-Write
Fun sweet romance
Enjoyed this light hearted second chance romance. It was a sweet, fun, light hearted read and anyone looking to read something funny, should pick this up!
Abeer Qazi
The Re-Write
Loved it!
This book was everything! I was hooked within the first few chapters and couldn’t put it down. I devoured it in just two days (though honestly, I could’ve ... READ MORE
Jane Odejide
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Four stars!
In The Re-Write, we meet Temi, a determined young woman who channels her heartbreak into her passion for writing. As she stands on the brink of a book deal... READ MORE
The Secret Book Review
The Re-Write
Authentic, heartwarming and just a little bit messy
This is my second of Damilola Blackburn's books and my favourite! A simple premise: a writer gets broken up with by a man to go onto a reality dating show.... READ MORE
Ruth Hilditch
The Re-Write
An excellent debut
I absolutely loved this book! Heartwarming, funny, and very well written. An easy read but not a fluffy read. It managed to be relevant to the times but no... READ MORE
Katy McKain
The Re-Write
Amazing
Can't lie, I fell head over heels for Temi and Wale. I was worried about the premise, going back to a guy who dumped you to go on 'Love Villa' is diabolica... READ MORE
Rebecca Treacy
The Re-Write
Fun and emotional!
This was such a fun and entertaining story, I had a great time with it and didn't want to put it down. I loved both Temi and Wale, the second chance rom... READ MORE
Ania
The Re-Write
It’s giving Love Island, except, it’s Love Villa.
When Temi opens up to her boyfriend Wale to tell him that she’s falling for him, he drops the bomb that he’s applied for the show. This book is 5 stars ... READ MORE
Jordan Deehan
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The Re-Write
This was a fun, light-hearted read on the whole while also addressing some harder topics. A very well-written and unique take on a rom-com, this was an eas... READ MORE
Karen Royle-Cross
The Re-Write
Four stars!
In The Re-Write, we meet Temi, a determined young woman who channels her heartbreak into her passion for writing. As she stands on the brink of a book deal... READ MORE
The Secret Book Review
The Re-Write
It shows how good Lizzie is at creating familiar and relatable characters and situations.
I absolutely loved Lizzie's debut book Yinka, Where is your Huzband, and have been looking out for her name every since. Romance + books + Lizzie's abil... READ MORE
Victoria Bucknell
The Re-Write
A Love Island Type Of Reality TV Show
Wale and Temi had met in London, they've done everything together ever since. Temi is starting to fall for Wale, just as Wale is getting ready to dump her ... READ MORE
Louise Wilson
The Re-Write
Lizzie is so good at creating familiar situations
I absolutely loved Lizzie's debut book Yinka, Where is your Huzband, and have been looking out for her name every since. Romance + books + Lizzie's... READ MORE
Victoria Bucknell
The Re-Write
One to add to your TBR!
"I chose you because I need you." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ When Temi meets Wale sparks fly + before long, they are boo'd up. Unfortunately, following some miscommu... READ MORE
Jodie Williams
The Re-Write
A lovely book!
This was a really fun, lighthearted read. Temi is a writer who's trying to get published and doesn't have much luck, her ex Wale goes on a reality dating t... READ MORE
Barakat Sheriff
The Re-Write
Positive masculinity and good vibes
4/5 ⭐️ Thank you NetGalley and publisher’s for the ARC of this book. It’s a nice and easy read with some lovely, relatable characters, great friendsh... READ MORE
Edyta Niecko
The Re-Write
Deserving of so much praise
So much love for this romantic fiction superstar! Firstly, the characters, as well as start crossed lovers Temi and Wale, there's some excellent friends an... READ MORE
Gem Fletcher
The Re-Write
Laugh-out-loud closed door second chance romance
The Re-Write is a laugh-out-loud closed door second chance romance that follows Temi and Wale - two exes who are forced back into each other’s lives. W... READ MORE
Emma  James
The Re-Write
A love story to culture, family and healing
The rewrite is a beautifully told story about second chance romance. But mixed in is also a fierce plus sized black woman who knows her worth and won't tak... READ MORE
Rebekah Evans
The Re-Write
Amazing! Original plot
Ughhh I couldn’t put this book down. I loved that the characters felt real and not over developed. The plot was like never I have ever read in terms of flo... READ MORE
Kate Salisbury
The Re-Write
I don't usually like romance but...
Absolutely loved this book. I was really rooting for the main characters, and I enjoyed reading about Black culture (and food!). The struggles Wale goes th... READ MORE
Lianna Ward
The Re-Write
Fantastic!
The Re-Write by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn Temi is a writer, living in London. When her relationship with Wale breaks down and he goes on a TV show call... READ MORE
Donna
The Re-Write
Wonderful story
I absolutely love Lizzie's stories, the well-written characters grab you and take you into their lives like old friends. This wonderful story involving Tem... READ MORE
Susan Wright
The Re-Write
Brilliant!
The Re-Write by Lizzie Damilola Blackburn Temi is a writer, living in London. When her relationship with Wale breaks down and he goes on a TV show call... READ MORE
Donna
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Easy breezy read
Thank you Netgalley & Viking books for this arc. This was my first experience of Lizzie’s writing and I’m annoyed that I haven’t read any of her previou... READ MORE
Serena Matthews
The Re-Write
Enjoyable
Loved the story of Temi and Wale who had been dating but then she is devastated when they part ways. When Temi wgo wants to be a writer is asked to write t... READ MORE
Debt
The Re-Write
Fun and Enjoyable
This was a great original take on the romance genre - what if your ex went on a Love island type show, showed the world what a terrible person he was with ... READ MORE
Kerry Young
The Re-Write
Ghost writing for a celebrity ex-boyfriend
Temi finds herself snowed under with work, but can't turn down ghost writing a book for a celebrity, - her ex , Wale who dumped her to find fame and fort... READ MORE
susan prosser
The Re-Write
Cute, comical and contemporary
As an old White person who has never watched Love Island I am not this novel’s target audience. I could have used a glossary, but I was drawn in by Blackbu... READ MORE
Lorna Paterson
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Well written with a touch of humour
I read this book courtesy of NetGalley. A well written book which I mostly enjoyed and I certainly liked learning more about young black culture and ways.... READ MORE
Grey Lady
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A lovely romance
I really enjoyed Lizzie’s last book and would definitely recommend The Re-write to anyone who’s in the mood for a charming will they/won’t they romance. Te... READ MORE
Sam Whittaker
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Fanulous read
This is the second of Lizzie's books I've read and it certainly did not disappoint. I loved the characters from page one. It's very current given the backg... READ MORE
Cazb
The Re-Write
Bursting with sizzle
I was so completely THRILLED to receive an early copy of this book that I waited no longer than 24 hours to utterly DEVOUR it with ALL OF THE JOY. As fully... READ MORE
Kate Hammond
The Re-Write
Wonderful story
I absolutely love Lizzie's stories, the well-written characters grab you and take you into their lives like old friends. This wonderful story involving Tem... READ MORE
Susan Wright