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How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh

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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...

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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 pen at the ready. With the deadline looming, Ciara and Sam have just a few weeks to stop bickering, write this novel, and secure Frank's legacy. But as the summer heats up, so too does the tension between them. Will their own love story be the plot twist neither of them see coming? Book Lovers meets Leap Year in this dual-POV, forced-proximity, bookish romantic comedy--the brand-new book from Irish author and romance bestseller Catherine Walsh

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