It’s a Love Story
It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan, published by Penguin Group on May 27, 2025, is a contemporary novel that explores themes of friendship and romance. The story follows Jane Jackson, a former adolescent TV actress turned Hollywood producer, who grapples with her past while trying to establish her career. As she navigates the complexities of her professional life, Jane’s journey leads her back to Long Island, where she confronts her history and the last person she expected to see, Dan Finnegan.
Readers will find a narrative that blends humor and poignancy, as Jane’s “fake it till you make it” approach to life brings her into unexpected situations. The plot centers around her attempts to reconnect with Jack Quinlan, a popstar from her past, while also dealing with the challenges posed by Dan, her former crush. This edition, comprising 368 pages in English, delves into the intricacies of love and self-discovery, making it a relatable read for those interested in feel-good literature and romantic comedy.
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“Poignant, funny, and bingeable, Annabel Monaghan writes five star reads.” —Abby Jimenez
From the USA Today bestselling author of Nora Goes Off Script, a novel about a former adolescent TV actress-turned-Hollywood producer whose “fake it till you make it” mantra sets her on a crash course with her past, forcing her to spend a week on Long Island with the last man she thinks might make her believe in love.
Love is a lie. Laughter is the only truth.
Jane Jackson spent her adolescence as “Poor Janey Jakes,” the barbecue-sauce-in-her-braces punch line on America’s fifth-favorite sitcom. Now she’s trying to be taken seriously as a Hollywood studio executive by embracing a new mantra: Fake it till you make it.
Except she might have faked it too far. Desperate to get her first project greenlit and riled up by pompous cinematographer and one-time crush Dan Finnegan, she claimed that she could get mega popstar Jack Quinlan to write a song for the movie. Jack may have been her first kiss—and greatest source of shame—but she hasn’t spoken to him in twenty years.
Now Jane must turn to the last man she’d ever want to owe: Dan Finnegan. Because Jack is playing a festival in Dan’s hometown, and Dan has an in. A week in close quarters with Dan as she faces down her past is Jane’s idea of hell, but he just might surprise her. While covering up her lie, can they find something true?
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