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Out on 28 January 2027

Unapologetic Love Story

Synopsis

'Sexy, funny, and fresh, with characters that leap off the page' - TALIA HIBBERT, New York Times bestselling author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown

He’s looking for a headline. She’s about to become his whole story . . .

Raina Lewis
is at the top of her game. As the creator of a smash-hit podcast celebrating neurodivergent women, she’s taking the world by storm, and doesn’t need anything – or anyone – slowing her down.

Tom Branimir has a reputation for cynicism. As an investigative journalist, his career has been built on exposing anything that seems too good to be true - and now, he’s set his sights on Raina.

When Tom pitches Raina as the subject of his next project, she’s determined to keep him at arm’s length. But as their professional arrangement blurs into a sizzling romance, Raina faces a tough decision. Retreat to the safety of the hard-won life she’s built herself, or risk her heart for the unapologetic love she never planned for?

Big-hearted and bold, Unapologetic Love Story is the dazzling debut adult romance novel from bestselling author Elle McNicoll. For fans of Olivia Dade and Talia Hibbert.

Tropes:
- He falls first
- Grumpy x sunshine
- Found family

Readers can’t get enough of Unapologetic Love Story!
‘I genuinely loved this book’

‘Has everything a romance fan could want’

‘Refreshing, relatable, romantic and hopeful’

‘I was completely swept away’

‘One of the best romance books I have ever read’

‘Unapologetically brilliant’

‘Loved it!’

Details

28 January 2027
400 pages
9781035067787
Imprint: Pan

Reviews

Sexy, funny, and fresh, with characters that leap off the page!Talia Hibbert, New York Times bestselling author of Get a Life, Chloe Brown
I am unapologetically in love with Unapologetic Love Story. I read it in one sitting and haven’t stopped thinking about Raina and Tom since, as well as the whole brilliant cast of characters leaping off the page. The story feels beautiful and moving and sexy and important – I can’t wait for everyone out there to read itLucy Vine, bestselling author of Book Boyfriend
Unapologetic Love Story is a masterclass of romance. Expect sparkling, unbeatable banter, swooning, tears and so much laughter. Slinky and smart. A sexy little masterpiece! Lizzy Huxley-Jones, author of Reality Check
Spicy and boldHeat