The One Where They Fall in Love

'A tender portrait of New York and the imperfect people who call it home... a book for the romantics who demand their happy endings' - Ali Rosen, bestselling author of The Slow Burn

'Friends references, a New York Summer and a gorgeous tiny dog called Thor - what's not to love? It was a big hug in a book and I'm completely smitten!' - Carrie Elks, author of Strictly Business

You never know when love may come knocking...

Hopeless romantic and romance editor Elle Thompson lives for happy endings - but real-life love? Not so much. Still, she's totally thrilled when her best friend gets engaged. Really. Not jealous at all.

Meanwhile, Oliver Cole likes things a certain way. Schedules and routines and order. So when his move back to New York is disrupted by the addition of Thor - the dog his sister adopted before moving to Italy - he's less than delighted. Even less enthused? His neighbour, Elle.

When Elle can't bear to hear Thor howling all night, she and Oliver strike a deal: she'll dog-sit during his shifts. But their reluctant arrangement soon leads to late-night chats, undeniable chemistry, and two guarded hearts learning to open up. Could Elle and Oliver finally get their own happily ever after?

READERS LOVE THE ONE WHERE THEY FALL IN LOVE:

'A warm, romantic, and genuinely uplifting read that reminds you you're the main character in your own story'
'The meet-cute was perfect... it felt fresh and brilliant'
'This story has everything that makes a good rom-com: it's funny, cozy, with endearing characters and the cutest dog ever'
'If you're looking for that feeling of falling in love with someone, this is definitely the book to pick up'
'The characters are easy to fall for, with fantastic chemistry... Their connection is so palpable that you find yourself rooting for them from the start'
'All kinds of wonderful... I couldn't ask for more'
'A really enjoyable read that I'd definitely recommend'
'So sweet... it would make a perfect Hallmark movie'

PRAISE FOR CRISTINA WOLF:

'A funny and self-aware story about falling in love with your life and the dreams that motivate us. It's a delight!' - Abby Jimenez
'Cristina Wolf weaves a heartwarming romance filled with humor, charm, and sizzling chemistry' - Stacey Kennedy
'A charmingly meta rom-com that made me smile from ear to ear. This was a joy to read!' - Mia Sosa
The charm in this romcom will have you squealing and kicking your feet... I adored it!' - Chloe Ford
'Calling on the nostalgia of classic rom-coms, Wolf's debut is a worthy addition to that summer TBR!' - Jessica James
'Clever, funny and warm - the perfect rom-com for book lovers'- Norie Clarke

Author: Cristina Wolf
Publisher: Aria
Published: 08/11/2026
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.45lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.00w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9781035915392


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 06/29/2026

About the Author

Cristina Wolf wrote her first book in the third grade. It was an adventure book about her beagle, Abby, complete with hand-drawn illustrations and top-notch handwriting. Needless to say, writing and reading has been a passion of Cristina's from the beginning. After graduating from Marist College with a double major in Business and English, Cristina pursued a career in the publishing industry while earning her Master of Science in Publishing from New York University. Cristina has experience working at literary agencies and as an editorial assistant at a publishing house. Finding life in NYC a bit different than she expected, Cristina returned to her native New Jersey where she earned her Master in Teaching from Monmouth University. She now shares her love of books with her students as a middle school English teacher.

Other than working or writing, Cristina loves spending time with her dogs, Zoey, Winnie, and Mabel, exercising on her Peloton, laying on her hammock with a good book, and planning her next trip to Disney World.