The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth

The Falling in Love Montage by Ciara Smyth

Two girls embark on a summer of montage-worthy dates (with a few strings attached) in this hilarious and heartfelt LGBTQ romance that's perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han.

Seventeen-year-old cynic Saoirse Clarke isn't looking for a relationship. But when she meets mischievous Ruby, that rule goes right out the window. Sort of.

Because Ruby has a loophole in mind: a fake dating agreement for a summer of all the best cliché movie montage dates, with a definite ending come fall--no broken hearts, no messy breakup. It would be the perfect plan, if they weren't forgetting one thing about the Falling in Love Montage: when it's over, the characters have fallen in love...for real.

Ciara Smyth's debut is a delightful, multilayered YA rom-com that will make you laugh, cry, and absolutely fall in love.

It's the perfect plan for a no-strings summer. What could possibly go wrong?

• A Summer Fling: Saoirse's a cynic and Ruby's a romantic, but they both agree on one thing: a summer of movie-montage dates with a strict no-feelings-attached clause and a definite end date.
• Heartfelt and Hilarious: Perfect for fans of Becky Albertalli and Jenny Han, this story balances laugh-out-loud moments with a raw, emotional core that will have you rooting for them from page one.
• Coming of Age Story: Beyond the romance, it's a moving look at complicated family dynamics, dealing with a parent's illness, and figuring out who you are when your future feels uncertain.
• LGBTQ Love Story: A funny, charming, and authentic teen lesbian romance that celebrates all the swoon-worthy, awkward, and unforgettable moments of first love.

Ciara Smyth studied drama, teaching, and then social work at university. She thought she didn't know what she wanted to be when she grew up. She became a writer so she wouldn't have to grow up. She enjoys jigging (verb: to complete a jigsaw puzzle), playing the violin badly, and having serious conversations with her pets. Ciara has lived in Belfast for over ten years and still doesn't really know her way around. Visit her online at www.ciarasmyth.com.