
Book
How to Write a Love Story
A Novel
Catherine Walsh
Penguin Publishing Group · Print & ebook · March 10, 2026
Reading lane: Contemporary Irish Fiction
One writer, one editor, one hot summer . . .
At a Glance
Why This Clicks
Warm Rom-Com
A clean rom-com with a warm voice and just enough self-awareness to keep things lively.
Come here for
- clean, contemporary romance energy
- a light comic tone with a warm edge
Expect
- romantic-comedy beats
- an easy, reassuring read
Book Details
- Authors
- Catherine Walsh
- Publisher
- Penguin Publishing Group
- Published
- March 10, 2026
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Contemporary Irish Fiction · Romantic Comedy
- Reading lane
- Contemporary Irish Fiction
Affinity
Publisher Categories
Romantic Comedy
Women's Fiction
Contemporary Irish Fiction
About This Book
One writer, one editor, one hot summer . . . Will this be a romance for the books? Ciara Sheridan’s father has left her with three things: a sprawling and distinctly ramshackle estate on the Irish coast, the outline for the finale to his bestselling epic fantasy series that he wanted her to finish—and writer’s block. Enter Sam Avery : Frank Sheridan fanboy and hotshot editor, sent from the New York publishing house direct to Ciara’s doorstep--against Ciara’s wishes and red p...
Read full description
Similar Books

Holiday Romance
Catherine Walsh · Bookouture
Affinity signal
Holiday Romance
Romantic Comedy

The Second Chance Cinema
Thea Weiss, Cassandra Campbell · Atria Books
Affinity signal
Romantic Comedy
Film & Movies for Teens

Morbidly Yours
Ivy Fairbanks · Penguin Publishing Group
Affinity signal
Romantic Comedy
Contemporary Romance

Till Summer Do US Part
Meghan Quinn · Sourcebooks
Affinity signal
Romantic Comedy
Workplace Romance

Party of Two
Jasmine Guillory · Penguin Publishing Group
Affinity signal
Multicultural & Interracial Romance
Romantic Comedy

Naughty Neighbor
Unknown author · HarperCollins
Affinity signal
British Mystery
Contemporary Romance

The Next Chapter
Camille Kellogg · Random House Publishing Group
Affinity signal
Lesbian Romance
Bisexual Romance

Courage to Love Again
Kimberly Brown, Ferdinand Bell · Kensington
Affinity signal
Black Romance
Black Women's Fiction