Here Comes the Ex

By: Portia MacIntosh

Narrated by: Karen Cass

Don't miss this second chance rom-com from million copy bestseller Portia MacIntosh!

'Sharply funny, pacy and super romantic. Everything I’ve come to expect from Portia MacIntosh.' Laura Carter

'I laughed non stop. Brilliantly written. I actually couldn’t put it down.' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Luca is used to being ‘the single one’ – which is partly why she dreaded going to the wedding of an old university friend. Surrounded by faces she hasn’t seen in 10 years, Luca can feel herself being sucked back into the immature, decade-old gossip that no one seems to have forgotten.

But when Tom walks in, Luca’s heart stops. He was her ‘almost boyfriend’, and she had been completely swept off her feet by him… but he’s currently standing next to the girl he broke her heart with at a party all those years ago.

As the evening draws on and the champagne continues to flow, it’s clear that Tom can’t take his eyes off her. Will Luca’s luck in love finally take a turn?

Praise for Portia MacIntosh

'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low

'I laughed, I cried – I loved it.’ Holly Martin

'The queen of rom com!' Rebecca Raisin

‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.' Mandy Baggot

'A fun, fabulous 5-star rom com!' Sandy Barker

'Loved the book, it's everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read' Rachel Dove

'A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.' Jessica Redland

Previously published as The Time of Our Lives.

©2019 Portia MacIntosh (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

Praise for Portia MacIntosh:

'Smart, funny and always brilliantly entertaining, every book from Portia becomes my new favourite rom com.' Shari Low

'I laughed, I cried – I loved it.’ Holly Martin

'The queen of rom com!' Rebecca Raisin

‘This book made me laugh and kept me turning the pages.' Mandy Baggot

'A fun, fabulous 5-star rom com!' Sandy Barker

'Loved the book, it's everything you expect from the force that is Portia! A must read' Rachel Dove

'Fun and witty. Pure escapism!' Laura Carter

'A heartwarming, fun story, perfect for several hours of pure escapism.' Jessica Redland

It’s okay

Liked that it was a light listen. Fun story but too confusing with too many names of guys. Also not much investment in the characters or caring who she ended up with.

Laugh out loud

I love a rom com but when I laugh out loud throughout the book it’s a winner! I love the characters all of them but Alan and Clarky had me rolling with laughter and the minor funny comments and details really stood out for me. The narrators voices for the characters were amazing and brought them to life.
Love Love and highly recommend!

I’ve heard this story before

I already spent a credit on this story. It was called The time of our lives. Or something like that. I’m quite upset that I’ve spent another credit on the same story under a different name. I want the credit back. This is a scam.

i feel duped

this is just a reproduction of "time of our lives". why not clearly state that so i don't waste a credit on a book I've already listened to? the story and narration are great, but why redo a book and rename it and act like it's new when it's not? this should've been free for those who already purchased "time of our lives" because now that book isn't available.

Older story- new title

Already read/listened to this story under a different title. So sad I wasted a credit. I love Portia Macintosh and that’s what makes this rebranding trick disappointing.