
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
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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...
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