How to Write a Love Story by Catherine Walsh - ISBN: 9781408734131
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Writer’s block meets editor sparks fly in this steamy summer romance.
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How to Write a Love Story

the HOTTEST opposites-attract, forced-proximity rom com of the summer – set in the world of books!

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  • Paperback

    336 pages

  • Release Date

    10 March 2026

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Summary

One writer, one editor, one hot summer… 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 her doorstep - aga…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781408734131
ISBN-10:1408734133
Author:Catherine Walsh
Publisher:Little, Brown Book Group
Imprint:Sphere
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:336
Release Date:10 March 2026
Weight:240g
Dimensions:194mm x 124mm x 18mm
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Critics Review

A gorgeous, funny, transporting novel about the power of love and the magic of storytelling. I adored every page. * Clare Pooley, author of THE AUTHENTICITY PROJECT *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 UNDER YOUR SPELL *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, author of FINDERS KEEPERS *What a fun read! 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 it, and you will too! * Uzma Jalaluddin, author of THREE HOLIDAYS AND A WEDDING *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, author of CHANGE OF HEART *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 *No one does banter like Catherine 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 *How To Write a Love Story is a laugh-out-loud, heartfelt romance that will charm its readers from beginning to end. I adored every moment spent with Ciara and Sam! * Hannah Bonam-Young, author of PEOPLE WATCHING *Crackling with chemistry, pitch-perfect comedic timing and fun bookish insider baseball, How to Write a Love Story is that rare rom com that delivers on all levels. I laughed, I swooned and I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough. * Colleen Oakley, author of JANE AND DAN AT THE END OF THE WORLD *Perfectly bookish, wonderfully romantic, and laugh-out-loud hilarious. Catherine Walsh has crafted the ultimate Irish summer romance that is equal parts emotionally satisfying and swoony * Amy Lea, author of THE BODYGUARD AFFAIR *A wonderfully charming rom-com that’s perfect for book lovers * Kirkus *Walsh delivers humor and romance in equal measures against the backdrop of a scenic Irish town populated by a quirky and endearing supporting cast. This moving tale of love, loss and inspiration will hook readers from the start * Publishers Weekly *

About The Author

Catherine Walsh

Catherine Walsh is a bestselling author of romantic comedies and a big believer in happy endings. When not writing, she is trying and failing to not kill her houseplants. She lives in Ireland between the mountains and the sea.

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