{"product_id":"cover-story-9780063292574","title":"Cover Story","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eMr. \u0026amp; Mrs. Smith\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eThe Hating Game\u003c\/em\u003e in this heartfelt, witty, and utterly unputdownable enemies-to-lovers romance from international bestseller Mhairi McFarlane, about two journalists who must fake a relationship in order to land a huge story.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBel has just landed a job at the Manchester office of a big national newspaper, coming off the success of her latest award-winning podcast. The team is small, consisting of Bel, her ambitious colleague Aaron, and the new intern. But when the intern\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eturns out to be a thirtysomething man called Connor, she's not impressed. She's patronizing, he's hostile: it's a terrible start.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnor's life is in a state of collapse. He's left his seemingly perfect life in London--a well-paying job, great apartment, and beautiful girlfriend--for a chance to pursue a lifelong dream of becoming a reporter. After a bad first impression with Bel, his internship begins to feel like another in a series of poor decisions. But if Connor were honest with himself, she's the first bit of excitement he's felt in a very long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Bel suddenly finds herself at the heels of a huge story, she's determined to see it through-- even if it means involving the inscrutable and aloof Connor. Before they know it, they must convince people they're not just a couple, but a couple madly in love. If they mess up, Bel's cover is blown and the biggest story she'll ever have landed will disappear, along with justice for its sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as time goes on, Bel and Connor start to wonder if their cover story is just an act, or if their feelings are real... \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Avon Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/07\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780063292574\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.31w x 0.97d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2025 pg. 51\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Mhairi McFarlane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51495137902773,"sku":"9780063292574","price":16.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_f5ed331b-3ce5-4b8b-b80d-373bbcfaef8a.jpg?v=1754974196","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/cover-story-9780063292574","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}