How to Write a Rom-Com: The must-read bookish romance brand-new for 2025, perfect for fans of small town love stories

'Funny and delightful' - Abby Jimenez Lucy Bowen has sworn off love. After too many failed relationships, she’s over the fairytale – but working at NYC’s biggest romance publisher, Heartwarming, means she can’t escape it. When the company’s bestselling author, Ruby Jones, threatens to leave due to dwindling sales (and a complete lack of inspiration), Lucy’s boss takes drastic action. Her new assignment? Go to a small lakeside town and find the spark for Ruby’s next big love story. Lucy expects picture-perfect charm, but the town – and its grumpy yet extremely attractive restaurant owner, Liam – have other ideas. He’s skeptical of city folk, and she has zero interest in falling for a small-town cliché. But rom-com rule number one? Love finds you when you least expect it... "Filled with humor, charm, and sizzling chemistry" - Stacey Kennedy, USA Today bestselling author *** Readers LOVE How to Write a Rom-Com: 'When I say I couldn’t put my kindle down tonight - I mean it!' - 5-star NetGalley review 'I hope this gets adapted into a movie. It was that good' - 5-star NetGalley review 'A perfect summer holiday read' - 5-star NetGalley review