Lottie and Theo have it all – except it.
Lottie and Theo are definitely happily married: deeply in love, beautiful house, two adorable puppies… except that after seven years together, the only action they’re having in the bedroom is Netflix marathons. Why has every night become ‘not tonight’?
Frustrated in more ways than one, Lottie drunkenly calls in to her favourite podcast (The Cliterati) to let off some steam. But her anonymous rant goes viral, with thousands of women replying with tales of their own long-term relationships going limp and floppy.
Now everyone is trying to unmask the ‘horny wife’, the podcast agency make Lottie an offer which could change her life. The only problem is… Lottie still hasn’t told Theo about her confession. How on earth can Lottie admit to her husband that they could be famous – for being sexless?
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This is funny, heartbreaking, cringe-inducing, and ultimately uplifting. I was completely riveted by Lottie’s story and felt deeply connected to her from the very first page. Julia Jones captures, with painful honesty, the quiet loneliness that can grow inside long-term relationships when communication and intimacy fade.
Lottie is not a villain but a deeply human, misguided woman trying—often clumsily—to fix something she loves. The novel brilliantly explores how terrifying difficult conversations can be, and how easy it is for couples like Lottie and Theo to bury their heads in the sand rather than face uncomfortable truths. That avoidance felt painfully real.
The moment Lottie realises she has accidentally sent her confession to a well-known podcast is both mortifying and compelling. Watching her spiral further while still not talking to Theo made my heart ache, even as I cringed for her. Thankfully, her best friend Caro is a standout—warm, blunt, and fiercely supportive. I adored her and would happily read an entire book about her life.
Beautifully written and emotionally resonant, this novel feels authentic, compassionate, and deeply relatable, with a satisfying and hopeful ending.
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