It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan is a story of childhood actress Jane Jackson who used to play comedic sidekick role in an American Sitcom. She has spent years trying to erase her cringey past, but why?
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“Jane Jackson very well knows that true love is a lie. Laughter is the only truth—you can’t impersonate a laugh. Jane know, she spent her teenage as “Poor Janey Jakes,” the bbq sauce in braces kinda punchline on America’s one of the favorite sitcom.”
Book Review: It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan
Ever tell a little white lie that spirals into Hollywood-level chaos? That’s Jane Jackson’s life in It’s a Love Story is a delightful mess. Dan, the rude cinematographer with a heart of gold (okk.., fine, we love him), helps Jane to found her natural talent. The banter? Chef’s kiss. The slow-burn romance? Torturously good.
But that third-act conflict? Felt a bit like someone said “We need drama!” and increased the mode to Fast Forward. Still, it’s witty, warm, and full of feels. Not quite Nora Goes Off Script level, but a nice & warm read. Four stars—and a soft sigh for what almost was.
Sure, the ending conflict feels like a rom-com plot twist that even if it will be not be there, should be okay, but the emotional journey? Worth it.
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| Genre | Romance |
| Number of Pages | 368 pages |
| My Rating | 4⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ |
| Release Date | May 27, 2025 |
It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan Summary (Spoilers)
What do you get when you mix a former child star with a Hollywood lie, a grumpy cinematographer, and a slow-burn romance that makes you want to scream “Just kiss already!”?
You get It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan—aka your next cozy, feel-good read with a few surprisingly emotional sucker punches. (and it mean cringe—there’s a ill teenage memory that haunts her like a bad haircut)
“My heart is treacherous and historically wrong about everything. It is the weakest muscle in my body.”
She’s now a polished studio exec who’s has excellent art of pretending she has it all together. That is, until she blurts out that she can get mega-famous heartthrob Jack Quinlan to write a song for her new film. Uh-oh. Did she mention she hasn’t spoken to him since that humiliating moment? (from teen yrs)
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Enter Dan Finnegan. He’s the one with annoying perceptive cinematographer assigned to her (kinda film project). He’s supposed to be the enemy. Instead, he becomes the guy who calls her bluff, pokes at her armor, and shows up with a whole chaotic family that somehow makes Jane feel… safe? Seen? Sane? When did that happen?!
Their banter is everything—intellect, lil bit of romance and soft moments tucked in between. Jane slowly realizes that maybe she doesn’t need to be perfect to be loved. Maybe she’s been enough all along. Is someone cutting onions, or is that just our feelings coming out?
Quotes:
“What if I’m not broken? What if I’ve just been edited too harshly?”
Final Verdict?
So, is it Monaghan’s most emotionally powerful book? Maybe not. But is it a warm, funny, and cozy ride that’ll leave you smiling at the end? Absolutely.
Bring a blanket, a snack, and your softest side. Jane and Dan are waiting.
Who should read it:
- Fans of Hollywood romances ( fans of bts holly drama thing)
- Anyone who’s ever tried to outrun their awkward past.
- if you are fan of Annabel Monaghan’s Nora Goes Off Script.
- Anyone needing a feel-good escape with depth.
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About the Author:
Annabel Monaghan is the NY Times bestselling author famous for her romance novels. Some of her well known works are Nora Goes Off Script & Summer Romance.
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Reviewed: It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan - Summary
It's a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan is a story of childhood actress Jane Jackson who used to play comedic sidekick role in an American Sitcom. She has spent years trying to erase her cringey past, but why?
URL: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/218153839-it-s-a-love-story
Author: Annabel Monaghan
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