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Josh and Gemma the Second Time Around

Sarah Ready

The highly anticipated sequel to romcom Josh and Gemma Make a Baby.

Everything is about to change.


Gemma Jacobs has life figured out. She's upbeat, positive to a fault, and the master of her own destiny. She has a wonderful career in social media marketing, lives in a trendy apartment with her fiancé Josh Lewenthal, and is pregnant with their much-loved baby.

Her life is wonderful. Absolutely perfect.

Except...

What really comes after the happily ever after?


Josh Lewenthal is laid-back, fun-loving, and always finds the humor in life. He writes a wildly successful web comic series, and can't wait to marry Gemma-the woman of his dreams.

His life is amazing. Terrific.

Except...

What happens when everything changes?


Suddenly Josh and Gemma's lives are turned upside down, and their love and their future together are at risk. They realize their happily ever after isn't the end, it's just the beginning-and now they have to fight for it.

They confront a devastating separation, the return of world-infamous Ian Fortune, and the question of whether or not their love can truly survive when everyone says...it's already gone.


Captivating, gripping, and full of unexpected twists and turns, this love story yanks you into what happens after the happily ever after.



"...winning read about a little-discussed topic." - Kirkus Reviews on Josh and Gemma Make a Baby

Book Details

  • Publisher: W. W. Crown
  • Publish Date: Jan 26th, 2023
  • Pages: 352
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 8.25in - 5.50in - 0.79in - 0.96lb
  • EAN: 9781954007437
  • Categories: Romance - ContemporaryRomance - Romantic ComedyWomen

About the Author

Ready, Sarah: - Author Sarah Ready writes contemporary romance and romantic comedy. Her books have been described as "euphoric", "heartwarming" and "laugh out loud". Her works include Josh and Gemma Make a Baby, Josh and Gemma the Second Time Around, French Holiday and romcoms in the Soul Mates in Romeo series. Her debut novel The Fall in Love Checklist was hailed as "the unicorn read of 2020". She lives in the Caribbean with her family and water-loving pup. Find more books and interesting tidbits at www.sarahready.com.

Praise for this book

"The underlying concept of Ready's novel is intriguingly unconventional...Ready effectively leads readers to wonder if she isn't going to

upend every single one of the genre's expectations. It's a testament to her exceptional writing skill that even the most romantic-minded readers won't be sure which outcome they prefer.

A charming and disarmingly tough story of the many ways that love can adapt to crises."

  • Kirkus Reviews



"The author also creates a vibrant cast of characters, especially the protagonist's fertility support group, whose members range from a

tough-talking attorney and a wealthy socialite to an optimistic hippie, all united in their desire for children. Josh is an ideal

contemporary romance hero..." Kirkus Reviews on Josh and Gemma Make a Baby