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Praise for
HOW TO WRITE A ROM-COM
“How to Write a Rom-Com delivers a funny and delightful story about falling in love with your life and the dreams that motivate us. It’s a delight!”
—Abby Jimenez, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
“The charm in this romcom will have you squealing and kicking your feet. A heartwarming rendition of your favourite small town romances with a fun twist and a witty cast of characters. I adored it!
—Chloe Ford, author of Work Trip
“I devoured this story and fell in love with every character- even Blue the dog! I am now a firm believer in the happily ever now!”
—Emma Cowell, bestselling author
"Equal parts "rom" and "com," Cristina Wolf's debut is a heartwarming story about finding a love that feels like home when you least expect it. I grinned, I laughed, I cried—this small-town romance has it all. A must-read for romance readers who love books about books!"
—Swati Hegde, author of Can't Help Faking in Love and Match Me If You Can
“A sweet, lighthearted rom com with the perfect blend of humour and heart, and nods to the key tropes and experiences we all love from a classic small town romance. Lucy’s story of self-discovery was also an inspiring reminder to follow what you truly want in your heart.”
—Emma Lucy, author of Live, Ranch, Love
"How to Write a Rom-Com is a charming and utterly fresh fish-out-of-water romance and perfect for anyone who's ever dreamed of being a heroine in a Hallmark movie! I loved watching Lucy discover her true "happily-ever-now" with the help of sexy small-town-man Liam and find the courage to live it."
—Meredith Schorr, author of As Seen on TV
“I adore books about books and this love letter to small town romances was no exception. Filled with charm, humor, and all your favorite tropes, Wolf's heartwarming debut is as glittering as its lakeside setting, and reminds us that sometimes a fresh view is all you need to change your perspective.”
—Lindsay Hameroff, Never Planned on You
“Sweet, sexy and jam-packed full of wit, HOW TO WRITE A ROM-COM is a must read for romance lovers and anyone who has ever wondered what it would be like to write their own happy ending. With an entire cast of characters to fall in love with and a heroine to really root for, Cristina has created something magical to escape into this summer.”
—Emily Merrill, author of The Dating Equation
“If you’re into classic 2000s romcoms, have always wished to visit Luke’s diner IRL, and want a generous sprinkling of a romance-aware and skeptic heroine, you’ve come to the right place. How to Write a Rom-Com is funny and made me swoon with its heart-warming cast of characters and lovely reflections on how our dreams might change as we move through life.”
—Hannah Brohm, author of Love and Other Brain Experiments
“Cute, funny, and poignant, How To Write A Rom-Com will make your heart flutter.”
—Sarah Smith, author of Faker and Simmer Down
“How To Write a Rom-Com is an utterly delightful and charming romance set in a small town I'd die to visit!”
—Amelie Rhys, author of the Wildflower Series
“Brilliant. Lucy was such a great heroine….Her character arc was done so beautifully…
The ending had me grinning like an idiot to my Kindle on a plane. Just loved it, such a lovely book. Would recommend to all rom com fans!”
—Maggie Eckersley, author of Back in the Saddle
“Cristina Wolf writes romantic comedies for anyone who has ever side-eyed a grand gesture, but secretly hoped for one anyway. Her stories blend heartfelt humor with messy, modern love, where the meet-cutes are awkward, the banter is razor-sharp, and the happily-ever-afters are hard-earned (but worth it).”
—Charish Reid, author of The Write Escape (and more!)
“Cristina Wolf weaves a heartwarming romance filled with humor, charm, and sizzling chemistry."
—Stacey Kennedy, USA Today Bestselling Author
HOW TO WRITE A ROM-COM
MAY 15, 2025 (UK)
HOW TO WRITE A ROM-COM coming May 2025 from Head of Zeus!
Wolf’s book How to Write a Rom-Com will be published in May 2025. Artiano acquired world English language rights from Sian Ellis-Martin at Blake Friedmann in a two-book deal. Artiano said: “Cristina’s writing is heartfelt, with characters that are flawed, funny and deeply relatable. This book reads like "Virgin River" meets "How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days".”
Announcement from The Bookseller linked here!
Announcement from Blake Friedmann Literary Agency linked here!