It's a Love Story

Praise

The Instant New York Times bestseller
A People Romance Book to Read After Great Big Beautiful Life by Emily Henry
A New York Post Most Anticipated Book of the Year
A BookBub Most Anticipated Book of the Year
A GoodReads New Romance to Heat Up Summer
A Boston Globe Best Book of the Summer
An Amazon Book Review Best Book of the Year (So Far)

“Impossible to put down.” —People

“Monaghan deserves a prime spot in the pantheon of adult romance.” —Boston Globe

“Monaghan is known for her charming, funny novels—and her latest checks both boxes!” —Woman’s World

“Another sharp, emotionally layered rom-com.” —Town & Country

“Annabel Monaghan has a direct line to my heart—and my funny bone. With It’s a Love Story, she’s given us an enemies-to-lovers romcom that’s SO MUCH MORE. This is dopamine in book form. And don’t we all need that right now?” —Mary Kay Andrews, New York Times bestselling author of Summers at the Saint

“Annabel Monaghan has written a love story that is as laugh-out-loud funny as it is emotionally profound. Don’t miss this perfect summer escape.” —Emily Giffin, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Pact

“I was lucky enough to get an advance copy and trust me, it is going to be the book of the summer!!!” —Caro Chambers, author of What to Cook When You Don’t Feel Like Cooking

“[A] bingeable beachy contemporary . . . Monaghan mines a lot of joy out of [a] close-knit family dynamic and the scenic coastal setting, while creating a heroine readers will root for. This is an addictive romp.” —Publishers Weekly (starred)

“Leave it to Annabel Monaghan to deliver a hilarious-yet-poignant summer rom-com exactly when I need it … It’s a Love Story is special, brimming with charm, wit, and vulnerability that left me weepy and made me savor every moment, as Monaghan’s books always do.” —Amazon Book Review

“Monaghan has an uncanny ability to write love stories that resonate as true and believable in the most beautiful way.” —BookBub

“Monaghan has proven herself to be a master of the summer romance genre, and her latest book is no exception . . . It’s a Love Story is a brilliant blend of Hollywood and small-town romance, making it the perfect companion for wherever your summer adventures take you.” —Bookreporter

“Monaghan always delivers engaging, breezy beach reads and her latest is no different.” —E! News

“Monaghan mixes Hollywood glamour with beachy, extended-family hilarity . . . Funny, charming, and with just the right amount of introspection, It’s a Love Story is a pitch-perfect beach read . . . Monaghan nails the big family vibes, and readers will root for Jane to become part of the Finnegan clan. Perfect for fans of Carley Fortune or Abby Jimenez, It’s a Love Story is summer reading at its best.” —Shelf Awareness

“The most beautiful, perfect love story—I loved it with my whole heart! I could have lived inside this book forever. It’s my favorite Annabel Monaghan novel yet, and made me cry such happy emotional tears!”—Paige Toon, internationally bestselling author of Seven Summers

“Those who enjoy engaging tales with standout characters and fans of the enemies-to-lovers trope will devour this one.” —Buzz Magazines

“[T]here is satisfying depth to the story . . . Monaghan writes another charming rom-com, this time with enemies-to-lovers and forced-proximity tropes. Monaghan fans will not be disappointed.” —Library Journal

“This novel is perfect for those looking to escape the summer heat with an enemies-to-lovers romcom.” —Brit & Co.

“A Taylor Swift title + a summery Long Island setting + a creamy, dreamy romance plot = heart emojis galore!” —Newsday

“In my eyes, it isn’t summer without an Annabel Monaghan novel … an exciting, heartfelt read.” —theSkimm

“A fast-paced adorable romance, this read is the absolute perfect pick for a day at the beach.” —Keys Weekly

“Bring this one to the beach when you’re craving a smart, slow-burn love story with just enough chaos to keep things interesting.” —J-14

“[T]he way Annabel writes about falling in love is so poignant.” —New Romantics Book Club

“It’s a Love Story is proof that Annabel has hit her stride and is one of the best in this romance writing world. Her super power of an author is planting the seeds for a great romance and great characters and just letting it all unfold, scene by scene. I’m in awe. It’s a Love Story is one of the best of 2025. Do yourself a favor and read this beautiful novel. You won’t regret it.” —She Reads Romance Books

“I took this down in one delicious gulp.” —Modern Mrs. Darcy