Cover Story by Mhairi McFarlane

Cover Story by Mhairi McFarlane

Cover Story is a witty, sharp, and highly engaging contemporary romance novel by international bestselling author Mhairi McFarlane. Published in 2025, the book is pitched perfectly as Mr. & Mrs. Smith meets The Hating Game—blending a high-stakes investigative journalism plot with the classic fake-dating and workplace enemies-to-lovers tropes.

True to McFarlane’s signature style, the book matches sparkling British wit and simmering romantic chemistry with a grounded, thoughtful exploration of darker real-world issues.

The story is set in the bustling, competitive world of media and unfolds in the Manchester office of a major national newspaper:

Bel Macauley: A brilliant, sharp-tongued, and fiercely independent investigations editor. She is riding high on the massive success of her latest award-winning podcast and is determined to land her next career-defining scoop.

Connor: A thirtysomething former corporate finance professional from London. After his personal life collapses—leaving behind a high-paying job, an apartment, and a girlfriend—he moves to Manchester to pursue a lifelong, risky dream of becoming a reporter. He starts at the absolute bottom: as the office's new intern.

Language: English.

Genre: Romance.

Binding: সেলাই করা বাইন্ডিং

Quality: Premium Quality Books.

Printing: High Quality Printing.

Paper: Eye Friendly paper (Cream White)

Cover: Matt cover (Paperback).