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Fallon spent two decades as a television producer behind shows including This Life and Teachers before leaving the industry in her forties to write novels full-time, becoming known as the ‘Queen of the Revenge Comedy’ for her sharp, funny stories about women getting even. All of her thirteen novels have been Sunday Times bestsellers.

Getting Rid of Matthew, her 2007 debut, established the revenge-comedy formula she’s built her career on, while Queen Bee is often cited as one of her sharpest and most acclaimed recent novels.

By Lisanne Swart · 5 books · Comic Fiction · Revenge Comedy · Updated August 2026

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Jane Fallon is best known for her ‘revenge comedy’ novels, including her debut Getting Rid of Matthew (2007), Skeletons (2014), My Sweet Revenge (2017), Queen Bee (2020), and Just Got Real (2022). Getting Rid of Matthew is the natural starting point.


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Getting Rid of Matthew

Jane Fallon · 2007

Fallon’s debut novel follows a woman having an affair with a married man who finally leaves his wife for her, only to discover that getting what she thought she wanted isn’t nearly as satisfying as she expected.

The novel that established Fallon’s signature formula — sharp, funny stories about women navigating betrayal and revenge with real moral complexity rather than easy villains.

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Watch: Interview with Romance and Comedy Author Jane Fallon

Jane Fallon discusses her transition from two decades as a TV producer to becoming a bestselling novelist, and the craft behind her revenge comedies.


Where to start with Jane Fallon

If you want her defining formula

Getting Rid of Matthew is her debut and establishes the revenge-comedy style she’s known for.

If you want her most acclaimed recent novel

Queen Bee is often cited as one of her sharpest ensemble comedies.

If you want the most elaborate revenge plot

My Sweet Revenge shows the scheming structure that earned her nickname.

Frequently asked questions about Jane Fallon’s books

How many books has Jane Fallon written?

Jane Fallon has written thirteen novels, all Sunday Times bestsellers, including Getting Rid of Matthew (2007), Skeletons (2014), My Sweet Revenge (2017), Queen Bee (2020), and Just Got Real (2022).

What is the best Jane Fallon book to start with?

Getting Rid of Matthew. It’s her debut novel and establishes the sharp, funny revenge-comedy formula her career is built on.

Why is Jane Fallon called the Queen of the Revenge Comedy?

Her novels consistently center women navigating betrayal, infidelity, and secrets with sharp humor and elaborate, satisfying comeuppance plots, a formula she’s returned to across all thirteen of her bestselling novels.

Written by Lisanne Swart

Lisanne curates books for curious readers at lisanneswart.com, publishing original reading lists, author deep-dives, and honest recommendations since 2021. Read more about Lisanne.


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