Do We Really Have to Do This?

By Ellie Barker

A story of love, loss and the courage to start again set in the idyllic Strawberry Village.

Sometimes the only way forward is to let go of the past.

Iris can't let go, Jack can't hold on--but when Iris is tasked with writing Jack's story, will they find a happy ending of their own?

Journalist Iris Cooke thrives on crafting feel-good stories, but her latest assignment is anything but easy. She must profile Jack Jones, a billionaire with a reputation as a grump, whose dream of owning Strawberry House has been crushed by the owners' refusal to sell.

Forced to spend time together, Iris and Jack clash at every turn--until they meet Peggy, a 79-year-old force of nature who changes everything. As Peggy pushes them to confront their own grief and fears, Iris and Jack begin to wonder if love is worth the risk after all.

Do We Really Have To Do This? is a clean and wholesome romance in The Next Chapter Collection about healing hearts, unexpected hope and the courage to write your own happy ending.

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Praise for Do We Really Have To Do This?:

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This is my favourite Ellie Barker book so far.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ A brilliant easy read; loved the relationship between the characters.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Complete escapism, and I can't wait for the next

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ This book is completely wonderful; it made me laugh and cry.

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Ellie Barker is fast becoming one of my very favourite authors

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1036707504
• ISBN13: 9781036707507
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Vinci Books Ltd
• Length: 432 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.1" x 7.8"