How to Write a Love Story
On sale
10th March 2026
Price: £9.99
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 – 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 sees coming?
Book Lovers meets Leap Year in this dual-POV, forced-proximity, bookish romantic comedy with a VERY HOT twist – the brand-new book from bestselling Kindle chart sensation and Irish author, Catherine Walsh.
💗Real readers have fallen head over heels for How to Write a Love Story💗
‘A laugh-out-loud, heartfelt romance that will charm readers‘ Hannah Bonam-Young, author of People Watching
‘A gorgeous, funny, transporting novel’ Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project
‘Perfectly bookish, wonderfully romantic, and laugh-out-loud hilarious‘ Amy Lea, author of Exes and O’s
‘Gorgeous, witty and warm-hearted, this is a dream of a book’ Laura Wood, author of Under Your Spell
‘Hilarious, heartfelt and effortlessly sexy…Sam and Ciara stole my heart‘ Sarah Adler, author of Findsers Keepers
‘What a fun read! I inhaled it, and you will too!’ Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Three Holidays and a Wedding
‘A must read for any book lovers‘ Falon Ballard, author of Change of Heart
‘Heartwarming, atmospheric and full of swoon and wit…cozy romcom perfection’ Katie Naymon, author of You Between the Lines
‘No one does banter like Catherine Walsh…A delight’ Erin Connor, author of Unromance
‘I laughed, I swooned, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough‘ Colleen Oakley, author of Jane and Dan at the End of the World
‘This is such a lovely summer romance read that I’ll be recommending to absolutely anyone who will listen’ NetGalley Reader ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
‘This is a book that will mean something, a book that will make you feel better just by being able to read it, a book that will make you feel lighter in the world we are currently witnessing’ NetGalley Reader ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
‘This was heartfelt, at times emotional, and had the beautiful setting of a hot Irish summer in a crumbling old house full of books, and the tension between a writer and her new editor. Highly recommend!’ NetGalley Reviewer ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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 – 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 sees coming?
Book Lovers meets Leap Year in this dual-POV, forced-proximity, bookish romantic comedy with a VERY HOT twist – the brand-new book from bestselling Kindle chart sensation and Irish author, Catherine Walsh.
💗Real readers have fallen head over heels for How to Write a Love Story💗
‘A laugh-out-loud, heartfelt romance that will charm readers‘ Hannah Bonam-Young, author of People Watching
‘A gorgeous, funny, transporting novel’ Clare Pooley, author of The Authenticity Project
‘Perfectly bookish, wonderfully romantic, and laugh-out-loud hilarious‘ Amy Lea, author of Exes and O’s
‘Gorgeous, witty and warm-hearted, this is a dream of a book’ Laura Wood, author of Under Your Spell
‘Hilarious, heartfelt and effortlessly sexy…Sam and Ciara stole my heart‘ Sarah Adler, author of Findsers Keepers
‘What a fun read! I inhaled it, and you will too!’ Uzma Jalaluddin, author of Three Holidays and a Wedding
‘A must read for any book lovers‘ Falon Ballard, author of Change of Heart
‘Heartwarming, atmospheric and full of swoon and wit…cozy romcom perfection’ Katie Naymon, author of You Between the Lines
‘No one does banter like Catherine Walsh…A delight’ Erin Connor, author of Unromance
‘I laughed, I swooned, I couldn’t turn the pages fast enough‘ Colleen Oakley, author of Jane and Dan at the End of the World
‘This is such a lovely summer romance read that I’ll be recommending to absolutely anyone who will listen’ NetGalley Reader ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
‘This is a book that will mean something, a book that will make you feel better just by being able to read it, a book that will make you feel lighter in the world we are currently witnessing’ NetGalley Reader ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
‘This was heartfelt, at times emotional, and had the beautiful setting of a hot Irish summer in a crumbling old house full of books, and the tension between a writer and her new editor. Highly recommend!’ NetGalley Reviewer ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Reviews
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
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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
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!
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.
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.
A wonderfully charming rom-com that's perfect for book lovers
A gorgeous, funny, transporting novel about the power of love and the magic of storytelling. I adored every page.