Love Story

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Book Overview

"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.

Storyline

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.

Plot Development

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?

Features

• Publication Date: May 27, 2025
• Publisher: G.P. Putnam’s Sons
• Language: English
• File Size: 3.4 MB
• Print Length: 363 pages
• ISBN-13: 978-0593714119
• Best Sellers Rank: #2,095 in Kindle Store, #69 in Contemporary Women Fiction, #79 in Contemporary Women’s Fiction, #83 in Romantic Comedy (Books)

Pros

• Engaging storyline that combines elements of comedy, romance, and self-discovery
• Relatable protagonist in Jane Jackson, whose journey from adolescence to adulthood is poignant and funny
• Well-developed characters, including Dan Finnegan, who adds depth to the story
• The setting of Long Island and the world of Hollywood provides a unique backdrop for the plot

Cons

• The premise of "fake it till you make it" might not resonate with all readers
• The romantic comedy genre may be too predictable for some readers
• The character development of secondary characters, like Jack Quinlan, might be limited due to the focus on Jane and Dan’s story

Customer Reviews

The book has received an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars from 5,844 ratings, indicating a highly positive response from readers. Reviewers have praised the book’s poignant and funny storytelling, the relatable protagonist, and the engaging plot development.