The Spite Date

A Single Dad Romcom

By: Pippa Grant

Narrated by: Will Watt, Callie Dalton

From USA Today and #1 Amazon Bestselling author Pippa Grant comes a hilarious romcom about an unforgettable revenge date between a famous British single dad and a small-town girl who had to grow up too fast…

I might be the only person not obsessed with Simon Luckwood, Hollywood's hottest leading man and the newest part-time resident of my little hometown.

I don’t trust the way he’s always smiling. No one smiles that much.

And I’m clearly missing something, because I don’t get why the character Simon played on his weird hit TV show is so popular.

But revenge is a dish best served cold, just like the dishes on the menu at the restaurant my ex stole from me. So, when Simon feels guilty enough about his twin teenage boys accidentally getting me arrested that he wants to take me out on an apology date?

I see a perfect opportunity to get mine.

One night, one date, one very loud public scene at my ex’s grand opening, and then I can wash my hands of men forever.

That’s exactly how it has to go. Because my life can’t handle one more plot twist…

The Spite Date is a hilariously fun single dad romance featuring a golden retriever celebrity who needs to get out of his own way, a woman trying to live her best life even if she’s not sure exactly how to do that, and a series of plans gone very, very wrong. It stands alone and comes with a sweetly satisfying happily ever after.

Tropes include single dad, small town, revenge date, summer fling, found family, she raised her siblings, and opposites attract.

©2025 Pippa Grant (P)2025 Bang Laugh Love LLC

New Series

Today I finished reading/listening to this story. My favorite character was Hudson. Nice to see a new series with one of my favorite authors. Enjoyed the journey of Bea and Simon.

Great start to a new series

Will Watt yes please! The entire audio is incredible but to have Will begin this series is the perfect choice for Simon. Callie Dalton is a classic choice as always and does not disappoint as Bea. This is a great story and each family member makes you fall in love with every one of them. I can’t wait to the rest of the series but I know this one will be a fave bc Simon is swoony and unforgettable.

Bea & Simon

I loved every single minute of this fake relationship romance. I laughed so much listening to this book. Bea & Simon are perfect for each other. Two opposites with an undeniable attraction that just click. Simon gives Bea the love and support she’s been missing, and she brings out the joy and softness he’s been burying for years. Their chemistry is undeniable, but it was the way they healed each other that really hit me. Callie Dalton & Will Watt are remarkable bringing the characters to life. You could hear how much heart they put into their performance as they captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling them all. They are entertaining storytellers, and their captivating performance keeps you enthralled from beginning to end.

Amazing as always

Top notch just like every other book Pippa Grant has written. The narration was great!

Hilarious!

* 4.25 stars *
I absolutely love Bea and her brothers! I can’t decide if I want stories of all her brothers or if I want ones with Daphne and Lana, they were all entertaining side characters! Bea was dealing with the aftermath of a breakup which is bad enough, but her ex was a world class d-bag with a manipulative family that was really making it their mission to destroy Bea. Simon was great for Bea, I loved their drunken date, they really egged each other on and were extra petty when it came to her ex’s family (which they deserved)! The restaurant scene with Simon’s parents had me cracking up, I was seriously entertained throughout the entire book. The brothers were protective and hilariously threatening to anyone who would hurt Bea, and they were a perfect combination with Simon’s twin boys! Callie Dalton and Will Watt did an amazing job narrating, they brought so much life to the story!