Unapologetic Love Story
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Pan Macmillan
Published:2nd Apr '26
Should be back in stock very soon
This hardback is available in another edition too:
- Hardback£18.99(9781035067763-AonD)

A joyful, whip smart, unputdownable romance, perfect for fans of Olivia Dade, Emily Henry, Taylor Jenkins Reid and Talia Hibbert. In her debut novel for adult readers, Elle will have you falling for these characters from the very first page.
Big-hearted, bold and full of bite, Unapologetic Love Story is the dazzling debut adult romance novel from bestselling author Elle McNicoll, which follows the dazzling love story between a neurodiverse It-Girl podcaster and an edgy, cynical journalist.
'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!’
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 it -- Lucy 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 Under the Mistletoe with You
Spicy and bold -- Heat
Brings a smile to your face and that warm fuzzy feeling to your heart . . . Unapologetic Love Story is the type of book that makes you believe in love again * Nerd Daily *
ISBN: 9781035067763
Dimensions: 226mm x 146mm x 37mm
Weight: 506g
400 pages