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The Starter Ex

By: Mia Sosa
Narrated by: Noah B. Perez, Miranda Jay
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Publisher's summary

True love begins with a terrible ex in this steamy rom-com by USA Today best-selling author Mia Sosa.

Meet Vanessa Cordero. A cynic with a colorful past. You see, in college, Vanessa devised a profitable side gig: For a reasonable fee, she’d date your latest crush...and make his life miserable. Too clingy? Check. Jealous? Check. A mother's worst nightmare? Check, check, check. By the time Vanessa was done with him, your guy would be ready for...YOU.

Meet Jason Torres. A certified commitment-phobe. Jason doesn't plan on getting married anytime soon (if ever), much to his mother’s dismay. What he needs is a temporary girlfriend. A totally inappropriate girlfriend. Someone his mother will hate. So she'll abandon her hopes of getting Jason to the altar—for a while at least.

Enter Lisa, Vanessa's younger sister. She's got her eye on Jason and convinces Vanessa to come out of retirement for one last starter ex engagement. The rules are simple: no touching, no fooling around, and definitely no falling in love. But nothing's going according to plan. Because Vanessa can't ditch Jason no matter how hard she tries. And the longer these two are around each other, the more neither of them wants to be apart.

©2024 Mia Sosa (P)2024 Audible Originals, LLC

About the Creator

USA Today bestselling and award-winning author Mia Sosa writes funny, flirty, and moderately steamy romance novels that celebrate our multicultural world. Booklist called her “the go-to author for fans of sassy and sexy contemporary romances,” and Entertainment Weekly described The Worst Best Man as “rom-com perfection.” Her latest release, The Wedding Crasher, received starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Booklist, Library Journal, and BookPage and was a Best Romance nominee in the 2022 Goodreads Choice Awards. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and Yale Law School, Mia practiced First Amendment and media law before trading her suits for sweatpants. She lives in Maryland with her college sweetheart, their two book-obsessed daughters, a gentle Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, and one adorable rescue cat that rules them all. To learn more about Mia, visit miasosa.com.

About the Performer-Miranda Jay

About the Performer

Miranda Jay is an Afro-Latina award-winning voiceover performer, who has narrated numerous audiobooks and performed in multiple animated shows and video games. On screen she has appeared in TV shows on HBO and Peacock. She grew up on the East Coast.

About the Performer-Noah B. Perez

About the Performer

Noah B. Perez is an audiobook narrator best known for working on romance titles from such wonderful writers as Mia Sosa, Lauren Asher, Elena Armas, and more. Having the chance to be a part of such an important and intimate genre is something Noah is very proud of, especially the stories that celebrate inclusivity, safety, and consent. Noah resides in Los Angles, California, where he was born and raised.

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Wonderful story and character development

I truly enjoyed this book. The author delved deep to describe her characters and there were so many fun moments!

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LOL 😂

This was a good rom-com. I literally laughed out loud for a good 3mins straight 🤣 Such a good love story & the narrators did a great job 👏🏽

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A 10/10 highly recommended

Finished it in one day! Yes it was that good. – I couldn't put it down. The main character's humor had me hooked from the start, making it an enjoyable romcom ride. Predictable? Maybe, but the unexpected twists kept me hooked. The narrators voice were enjoyable too.

The Latina flair added a fresh vibe, and the family and cultural elements were spot-on. Not too much, but just enough spice in those intimate scenes. Not to spoil anything but the lil stunt she pulled at the wedding shower had me in tears. When the toy got stuck to the mom’s face I completely lost it 😩🤣 & the twerk into a split had me completely unhinged! 🤣

In a nutshell, if you're into witty romance with laughs, yet a heartfelt message & some New York Spanish Harlem Vibes this book is for you!

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Plot line was a cliche movie romance but GOOD

Cute little read to listen throughout your day. Listened to it all in one day as I couldn’t not stop listening to it. My first book to listen from this author and her writing kept me going and wanting to read/listen to more of her books. Totally recommend to listen or even read!

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Perfectly balanced

This was a great listen! I’m so excited to delve into the other titles from this author. The voice actors were also perfect. I definitely recommend this book!

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So glad I listened

I have never heard of Mia Sosa but I decided to take a listen. It was such a great story. I laughed, reflected and truly enjoyed. Take a listen, it’s worth it!

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Brilliant

I loved the story and the characters. The author had made the story flow well and kept it realistic. Enjoyed it immensely

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Nice and Easy

Sometimes you need a story that reminds you of home and hits you in the feels! A bit predictable as most literature is to some extent. Mia Sosa does a great job getting us there though. Thank you Mrs. Sosa!

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Great listen

Good story, somewhat predictable at times but still had some twist. Would highly recommend!Interested to hear more from this author.

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Great Story

Loved everything about it. All the different emotions and definitely made me laugh. Will listen to it again!!!

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