How to Write a Love Story: A Novel

Author:   Catherine Walsh
Publisher:   Penguin Books Ltd
ISBN:  

9798217043781


Pages:   352
Publication Date:   10 March 2026
Format:   Paperback
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How to Write a Love Story: A Novel


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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—red pen ready. At first, Ciara and Sam butt heads with crackling energy. But with the deadline looming, Ciara and Sam have just a few weeks to stop bickering, write this novel, and secure Frank's legacy. 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?

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Author:   Catherine Walsh
Publisher:   Penguin Books Ltd
Imprint:   Dutton
Dimensions:   Width: 13.10cm , Height: 2.40cm , Length: 20.20cm
Weight:   0.278kg
ISBN:  

9798217043781


Pages:   352
Publication Date:   10 March 2026
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Praise for How to Write a Love Story “A gorgeous, funny, transporting novel about the power of love and the magic of storytelling. I adored every page.”—Clare Pooley, New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project ""How to Write a Love Story is hilarious, heartfelt, and effortlessly sexy—everything I adore in a Catherine Walsh romcom. Sam and Ciara stole my heart from the very first pages and I am honestly fine with never getting it back. My new favorite book by one of my absolute favorite authors, and one I'll be returning to as often as possible.""—Sarah Adler, USA Today bestselling author of Finders Keepers ""How to Write a Love Story is the love letter to the bookish community I wish I could have written myself! Catherine Walsh explores grief, vulnerability, and what it means to leave a legacy, all with the perfect balance of humor and heart. This is a must read for any fellow book lovers!"" —Falon Ballard, USA Today bestselling author of Change of Heart “What a fun read! How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh follows hyper-competent editor Sam and passionate but blocked author Ciara, who is tasked with the impossible: finish the final novel in the beloved fantasy series written by her late father. Set in an endearing Irish coastal village, this book brims with charm and romance, but it is the characters and nuanced conversation about grief, identity, and the cost of pursuing one’s dreams that had me leaning in. I inhaled this book, and you will too!”—Uzma Jalaluddin, international bestselling author of Three Holidays and a Wedding ""Heartwarming, atmospheric, and full of swoon and wit, How to Write a Love Story swept me away to the Irish coast, and I never want to leave! The forced-proximity tension between Sam and Ciara had me giggling like a fool well into the night. This is cozy romcom perfection and another winner from Catherine Walsh.""—Katie Naymon, author of You Between the Lines ""Gorgeous, witty and warm-hearted, this is a dream of a book. Perfect for book lovers and romance lovers alike, Catherine Walsh is at the top of her game and I’ll read anything she writes.""—Laura Wood, author of Let's Make a Scene


Praise for How to Write a Love Story “A gorgeous, funny, transporting novel about the power of love and the magic of storytelling. I adored every page.”—Clare Pooley, New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project ""How to Write a Love Story is hilarious, heartfelt, and effortlessly sexy—everything I adore in a Catherine Walsh romcom. Sam and Ciara stole my heart from the very first pages and I am honestly fine with never getting it back. My new favorite book by one of my absolute favorite authors, and one I'll be returning to as often as possible.""—Sarah Adler, USA Today bestselling author of Finders Keepers “What a fun read! How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh follows hyper-competent editor Sam and passionate but blocked author Ciara, who is tasked with the impossible: finish the final novel in the beloved fantasy series written by her late father. Set in an endearing Irish coastal village, this book brims with charm and romance, but it is the characters and nuanced conversation about grief, identity, and the cost of pursuing one’s dreams that had me leaning in. I inhaled this book, and you will too!”—Uzma Jalaluddin, international bestselling author of Three Holidays and a Wedding


Praise for How to Write a Love Story “A gorgeous, funny, transporting novel about the power of love and the magic of storytelling. I adored every page.”—Clare Pooley, New York Times bestselling author of The Authenticity Project ""How to Write a Love Story is hilarious, heartfelt, and effortlessly sexy—everything I adore in a Catherine Walsh romcom. Sam and Ciara stole my heart from the very first pages and I am honestly fine with never getting it back. My new favorite book by one of my absolute favorite authors, and one I'll be returning to as often as possible.""—Sarah Adler, USA Today bestselling author of Finders Keepers ""How to Write a Love Story is the love letter to the bookish community I wish I could have written myself! Catherine Walsh explores grief, vulnerability, and what it means to leave a legacy, all with the perfect balance of humor and heart. This is a must read for any fellow book lovers!"" —Falon Ballard, USA Today bestselling author of Change of Heart “What a fun read! How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh follows hyper-competent editor Sam and passionate but blocked author Ciara, who is tasked with the impossible: finish the final novel in the beloved fantasy series written by her late father. Set in an endearing Irish coastal village, this book brims with charm and romance, but it is the characters and nuanced conversation about grief, identity, and the cost of pursuing one’s dreams that had me leaning in. I inhaled this book, and you will too!”—Uzma Jalaluddin, international bestselling author of Three Holidays and a Wedding ""Heartwarming, atmospheric, and full of swoon and wit, How to Write a Love Story swept me away to the Irish coast, and I never want to leave! The forced-proximity tension between Sam and Ciara had me giggling like a fool well into the night. This is cozy romcom perfection and another winner from Catherine Walsh.""—Katie Naymon, author of You Between the Lines ""Gorgeous, witty and warm-hearted, this is a dream of a book. Perfect for book lovers and romance lovers alike, Catherine Walsh is at the top of her game and I’ll read anything she writes.""—Laura Wood, author of Let's Make a Scene “No one does banter like Cat Walsh. This frothy new romcom is a delight from start to finish, delivering on both the rom and the com. How to Write a Love Story is a must read for book lovers.”—Erin Connor, author of Unromance


Author Information

Catherine Walsh is the bestselling author of five romcoms. She has a background in publishing, having worked as a marketer at a UK imprint. She now lives in Dublin and writes full time.

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