How to Write a Love Story

In this witty and emotional contemporary from Walsh (Snowed In), New York book editor and fantasy fan boy Sam Avery is thrilled when his boss assigns him to help deliver the posthumous final installment in the Ravian series by his late favorite author Frank Sheridan. Sam travels to Ireland to work with Frank’s daughter, Ciara, who’s writing the book off of outlines her father left behind but has failed to turn in recent chapters. Sam is met with mistrust from the protective locals, who have dealt with slews of fans harassing Ciara since Frank’s death. Ciara, too, is initially reluctant to let Sam in, but as they work together, mutual attraction builds alongside Ciara’s confidence in her writing. The road to publication is not without its hiccups, however, including a publicity crisis that leaves the couple uncertain where they stand. Walsh delivers humor and romance in equal measures against the backdrop of a scenic Irish town populated by a quirky and endearing supporting cast. This moving tale of love, loss, and inspiration will hook readers from the start. (Mar.)