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"It's not me - it's you. You've let yourself go, so I'm letting you go too." When Edward Middleton hears those words from Jane, his girlfriend of the past ten years, he knows he's in serious trouble. Determined to get her back, Edward must learn how to make women fancy him again. But what makes for a good boyfriend nowadays? Right now, he's the kind of man who puts the 'ex' into 'sexy'. One thing is certain: if he's to be Jane's Mr Right, he needs to turn himself into a bit of all right. From Atkins and Botox, Edward begins working his way through the makeover alphabet. But can cuddly Teddy really become sexy Eddie? Can he rise from the ranks of discarded exes? Or has his journey of self-discovery taken him in a different direction entirely? ### Review "Dunn's book is funny and sweet. Tonewise, it has more in common with Sophie Kinsella's "Shopaholic" series than, say, Nick Hornby's lad lit. Recommended for readers of modern romance." - *** Library Journal*** "I loved this book. The premise had me from the start. I love that this novel was written by a man and the storyline is the typical "chick lit" story with a man as the protagonist instead. The novel digs into the inner workings of a man to show that he is a well rounded being with feelings too, not just the loser or prize of most "chick lit" or romance novels. " - *** Laura's Reviews*** "The book was a fast, light read...amusing and enjoyable." - *** Life...With Books*** "So rarely do you read books where it's the men who feel they need to get into better shape or put in the effort that is usually ascribed to women in order to be successful romantic. I really appreciated that this book puts it out there – that men need to make an effort too and that romance is a two-way street. " - *** Steph & Tony Investigate*** "Fun and easy to read, but the best part that both and women could really enjoy this one. " - *** Book Girl of Mur-y-Castell*** "Can simply be called the Bridget Jones Diary for men. " - *** Suite101.com*** "The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook is something everyone should read. It really makes you think about how differently each person in a relationship can feel. My heart went out to both characters, especially because this is something that happens all the time. I loved Matt's writing and I'm looking forward to reading his other books. " - *** Readaholic*** "I love chick lit. And chick lit written by a man? I'm hooked. Matt Dunn has written an absolutely hilarious, insightful, and entertaining book...Even if you're not a big chick lit fan, The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook will make you forget why you didn't like the genre in the first place. " - *** The Book Chick*** "This book had me laughing and wanting to share this book with my friends. " - *** Cheryl's Book Nook*** "This was a fun, light read. Rather like Bridget Jones for men. " - *** Broken Teepee*** "The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook is a refreshing chick-lit page-turner. Witty, wildly entertaining and a fresh perspective coming from the man's point of view, this one is a sure-fire hit! " - *** Minding Spot*** "Matt Dunn's The *Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook* is a fun read, so if you want the male perspective pick this one up." - *** Aisle B*** " This book was hilarious and I loved it. A totally fun read, with a nice romantic aspect to it and great characters. " - *** Palmer's Picks for Reading*** "It's a sweet book and, seriously, Edward is one of the most easy characters to root for. It has a touch of the Biggest Loser sensibility...If you'd like to give chick lit another go, I think you'll enjoy the change in the cast of characters that the author, Matt Dunn, has to offer. And hey, it's fun to watch a guy try to figure out what the heck women are thinking, right? " - *** Fumbling with Fiction*** " Fans of Bridget Jones's Diary and Chick-Lit will love the male insight from Edward's POV and the humor that comes along with it. They need to make of movie from this book! The *Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook* would be a great Valentine's Day read." - *** The Book Vixen*** "If you want to read a truly enjoyable, funny romantic comedy, The *Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook* By Matt Dunn should be on your short list. " - *** Savvy Thinker*** "A terrific romantic comedy..." - *** Love Romance Passion*** "The *Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook* is hilarious! A very easy to read, comical story of Edward's self-inflicted tortures to get his girlfriend back...I laughed often and had a hard time putting this one down. After all that Edward put himself through, I absolutely loved the ending (and you may just be surprised)!" - *** Dark Divas Review*** "This book pretty much had me a fan from the first page. It's really nice to see a chick lit novel written from the guy's perspective...Single, dating, married, doesn't matter what stage of life you are in, this book is TONS of fun. HIGHLY recommended. " - *** Books, Movies and Chinese Food*** " A great read from a man's prospective of a break-up." - *** Chick Lit Club*** ### About the Author Matt Dunn is the author of five previous novels, including the bestselling The Ex-Boyfriend's Handbook, which was shortlisted for both the Romantic Novel of the Year Award and the Melissa Nathan Award for Comedy Romance. He's also written about life, love, and relationships for various publications including The Times, Guardian, Cosmopolitan, Company, Glamour, Elle, and the Sun. Matt was born in Margate, but escaped to Spain to write his first novel, in-between working as a newspaper columnist and playing a lot of tennis. Previously he has been a professional lifeguard, fitness-equipment salesman and an I.T. head-hunter, but he prefers writing for a living, so please buy his other books. Visit the author at www.mattdunn.co.uk