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The Ex Talk

by Rachel Lynn Solomon · 352 pages · Published April 2021
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3.61 / 5 across 20K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️ (3/5)

A funny, sweet Adult contemporary romance built around fake exes, radio show, coworkers. 352 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

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Funny Sweet Steamy

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Content notes

Sexual Content
Fake Exes
Radio Show
Coworkers
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
70%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
3/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Moods
Funny
Sweet
Steamy
Key Tropes
Fake Exes
Radio Show
Coworkers
Ending
Satisfying
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How spicy is The Ex Talk?

Moderate (3/5) — explicit content present but not dominant.

Who would enjoy The Ex Talk?

Readers who love funny and sweet stories with fake exes and radio show. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is The Ex Talk?

A funny, sweet Adult contemporary romance built around fake exes, radio show, coworkers. 352 pages with moderate to high-heat romance and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for The Ex Talk?

Content notes include: sexual content. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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