How to Write a Rom-Com

The must-read bookish romance brand-new for 2025, perfect for fans of small town love stories
When Lucy is sent on a work trip to research a new romance series, she discovers that small-town life might just be her happily ever after

'Funny and delightful' - Abby Jimenez, New York Times bestselling author

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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.

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Perfect for fans of:
Small town romance
Books about books
Slow burn

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Praise for Cristina Wolf

"Filled with humor, charm, and sizzling chemistry" - Stacey Kennedy, USA Today bestselling author

“This charming and funny story is the perfect small-town romance. One can’t help but root for Lucy and Liam on their journey to happily ever after.” - Farrah Rochon, New York Times bestselling author

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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

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