Not the Girl You Marry

By: Andie J. Christopher

Narrated by: January LaVoy

How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days gets a millennial makeover in this romantic comedy by USA Today bestselling author Andie J. Christopher.

“The way Jack sets out to win Hannah back is really the stuff of true romance.”—NPR
Jack Nolan is a gentleman, a journalist, and unlucky in love. His viral success has pigeon-holed him as the how-to guy for a buzzy, internet media company instead of covering hard-hitting politics. Fed up with his fluffy articles and the app-based dating scene as well, he strikes a deal with his boss to write a final piece de resistance: How to Lose a Girl. Easier said than done when the girl he meets is Hannah Mayfield, and he's not sure he wants her to dump him.

Hannah is an extremely successful event planner who's focused on climbing the career ladder. Her firm is one of the most prestigious in the city, and she's determined to secure her next promotion. But Hannah has a bit of an image problem. She needs to show her boss that she has range, including planning dreaded, romantic weddings. Enter Jack. He’s the perfect man to date for a couple weeks to prove to her boss that she’s not scared of feelings.

Before Jack and Hannah know it, their fake relationship starts to feel all too real—and neither of them can stand to lose each other.

Critic reviews

An Indie Next and LibraryReads Pick

“Not The Girl You Marry is funny, heartfelt, and super sexy!”—Jasmine Guillory, New York Times bestselling author

“Sharp, smart, and sexy—a perfectly executed role-swapped How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. We absolutely adored Hannah’s verve and ambition, and Jack’s delicious pursuit of the woman he wanted to deserve.”—Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author

“I love this book so much. Hannah is the romance heroine I've been waiting for.”—Rachel Hawkins, New York Times bestselling author

“Smart, emotional, and jam packed with goodness.”—Kylie Scott, New York Times bestseller

“It’s not often I get downright giddy upon finishing a book but I totally am with Not the Girl You Marry. Absolutely loved it.”—Katee Robert, New York Times bestselling author

“Andie J. Christopher brings modern dating to painful, funny, emotional life in Not the Girl You Marry.”—Jaci Burton, New York Times bestselling author

“Not the Girl You Marry is tears-in-eyes, giggling-in-bed hilarious, and Hannah is the fiercely complicated heroine I needed to read!”—Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author

“Not the Girl You Marry is the perfect rom-com! This laugh-out-loud book has so much heart and soul, it had me crying on one page and smiling the next.”—Alexa Martin

“Fun, flirty, and fantastic! Not The Girl You Marry is the perfect swoony summer read to put a smile on your face.”—Avery Flynn, USA Today bestselling author

“In Not the Girl You Marry, Andie J. Christopher captures the baked-in ambivalence and anger kicked up by modern dating, but somehow she also makes it sexy, fun, and even hilarious. For those fed up with the world of dating apps, Christopher’s story will feel like redemption.”—Heather Havrilesky

“A sexy, updated twist on the classic rom-com How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days.”—Kerry Winfrey

“Not the Girl You Marry is sexy, cynical, and city-sharp. This one’s for all the prickly, witty women who need their own edge-of-your-seat romcom. I’m so glad Hannah was written.”—Talia Hibbert

“With its great cast of characters and laugh out loud moments, this book had me grinning from page one.”—Cindi Madsen, USA Today bestselling author

“Bold, clever, and complicated, Hannah Mayfield is a heroine who leaps off the page. Readers won't soon forget her...or her love story.”—Kate Clayborn

“Readers who are loving this surge of inclusive, sexy romantic comedies will be charmed by this latest from best-selling author Christopher.”—Library Journal

How to lose a guys in 10 days?

The book was a fun and easy listen and it kept me entertained the entire time, however it was almost too similar to how to lose a guy in 10 days (from the reverse angle), but a more up to date one. I enjoyed the narrator and the content but I just wish it wasn't as similar to the movie!

Not a Book To Miss

If you're dating today, this is not a book to miss! It is funny, witty, and simply enjoyable!

Meh

Story could’ve been better. It dragged on a bit. I see where the author was going but jeez it took a long time to get there. Cute quarantine listen though.

Great! Great! Great!

Great plot, great writing and great narration (expect no to less from the great January Lavoy)

It was fine.

The story was basically how to lose a guy in 10 days with the addition of ‘cis-gender’ and ‘toxic masculinity’ references. It was fine, but nothing everyone hasn’t heard/read/watched before.