Dumped, Actually

Written by Nick Spalding

Narrated by Steve West

From the bestselling author of Checking Out and Dry Hard comes a hilarious story about losing the love of your life, and finding yourself in the aftermath.

When Ollie Sweet is very publicly dumped by ‘The One’, his seemingly perfect world dissolves into misery, self-pity, and a bizarre rooftop meeting with a suicidal man in flip-flops. While most would seek out the support of loved ones at such a torrid time, natural-born journalist Ollie asks the subscribers of his website: how did they get over their failed relationships?

When Ollie follows some of their more extreme advice, chaos inevitably ensues, including accidentally exposing himself to some unsuspecting wildlife, jumping out of a perfectly serviceable aeroplane, and suffering from an extremely painful bottom, courtesy of a maniacal Scotsman.

Of course, all of this goes down a storm with his online following, and Ollie soon finds himself the centre of everyone’s attention — whether he likes it or not!

With his eclectic collection of supporters to guide him, can Ollie mend his broken heart, heal his broken bottom, and learn to find happiness again?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Release date: Jul 16, 2019
• ISBN: 9781978665804

Nick Spalding

Nick Spalding is an author who, try as he might, can’t seem to write anything serious. Before becoming a full-time author, he worked in the communications industry, mainly in media and marketing. As talking rubbish for a living can get tiresome (for anyone other than a politician), he thought he’d have a crack at writing comedy fiction—with a very agreeable level of success so far, it has to be said. Nick has now sold about two million books—including a million books sales with Amazon Publishing alone. This flabbergasts him every single day. Nick lives in the south of England with his lovely (and extremely patient) wife. He’s now in his mid-forties—and is rather annoyed at the universe about it, because it gave him no choice in the matter. He’s also addicted to Thai food, still thinks Batman is just about the coolest thing on earth, and has a dreadful singing voice. Nick’s Twitter: @NickSpalding Nick’s Facebook: www.facebook.com/NickSpalding

Reviews for Dumped, Actually

[Jacqueline Cunningham · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I absolutely loved this book..it was entertaining, funny and kept me wanting more. On more than one occasion I actually laughed out loud! The sounds that Steve were hysterical and he was amazing at all the characters as well! Great listen.

[Lisa L · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is a book best listened to! Steve West is a brilliant narrator and Nick Spalding...I can't rave enough about him!! I haven't laughed so hard during a book EVER!! A MUST listen/read!! HILARIOUS!!

[Christy Robinson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Hilarious, entertaining story. I think I’ve heard this narrator before in another series and he’s fantastic.

[laughingdog · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is a must listen to. The narrator has done an excellent job of bringing the humour out; I have laughed out loud quite a lot. I will definitely be listening to more books by this author. ?

[Yna · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

I thought it was okay and the style of humor is not for me.

[america0505 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

What a funny and entertaining story, the narration by Steve West was absolutely fantastic. I haven't laughed so hard with a book in quite a while. Thanks Nick Spalding.

[Ipek Erdalli Buchanan · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Overall it was pretty enjoyable though it had some dull moments and overly dramatic writing in some places. Nice easy read