The Ex Effect by Jo Watson

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Breakups, makeups, and second chances! On this episode of Pagecast, Ute Hermanus sits down with bestselling romance author Jo Watson to dive into her latest irresistible read, The Ex Effect. From messy love stories to heartfelt humour, Jo shares what inspired the novel, how she crafts chemistry between characters, and why exes make the best (and worst) material. Don't miss this juicy literary chat! 🎙️📚

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5 May English South Africa Books · Society & Culture

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