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The One Where They Fall in Love
- Author
- Cristina Wolf
- Narrator
- Alex Forward, Ina-Marie Smith
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Publish Date
- 13 August 2026
- Run Time
- 7 hours 42 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Romance
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What to expect
'A tender portrait of New York and the imperfect people who call it home... a book for the romantics who demand their happy endings' - Ali Rosen, bestselling author of The Slow Burn
'Friends references, a New York Summer and a gorgeous tiny dog called Thor – what’s not to love? It was a big hug in a book and I’m completely smitten!' - Carrie Elks, author of Strictly Business
You never know when love may come knocking...
Hopeless romantic and romance editor Elle Thompson lives for happy endings – but real-life love? Not so much. Still, she’s totally thrilled when her best friend gets engaged. Really. Not jealous at all.
Meanwhile, Oliver Cole likes things a certain way. Schedules and routines and order. So when his move back to New York is disrupted by the addition of Thor – the dog his sister adopted before moving to Italy – he’s less than delighted. Even less enthused? His neighbour, Elle.
When Elle can’t bear to hear Thor howling all night, she and Oliver strike a deal: she’ll dog-sit during his shifts. But their reluctant arrangement soon leads to late-night chats, undeniable chemistry, and two guarded hearts learning to open up. Could Elle and Oliver finally get their own happily ever after?
READERS LOVE THE ONE WHERE THEY FALL IN LOVE:
'A warm, romantic, and genuinely uplifting read that reminds you you’re the main character in your own story'
'The meet-cute was perfect... it felt fresh and brilliant'
'This story has everything that makes a good rom-com: it's funny, cozy, with endearing characters and the cutest dog ever'
'If you’re looking for that feeling of falling in love with someone, this is definitely the book to pick up'
'The characters are easy to fall for, with fantastic chemistry... Their connection is so palpable that you find yourself rooting for them from the start'
'All kinds of wonderful... I couldn't ask for more'
'A really enjoyable read that I'd definitely recommend'
'So sweet... it would make a perfect Hallmark movie'
PRAISE FOR CRISTINA WOLF:
'A funny and self-aware story about falling in love with your life and the dreams that motivate us. It's a delight!' - Abby Jimenez
'Cristina Wolf weaves a heartwarming romance filled with humor, charm, and sizzling chemistry' - Stacey Kennedy
'A charmingly meta rom-com that made me smile from ear to ear. This was a joy to read!' - Mia Sosa
The charm in this romcom will have you squealing and kicking your feet... I adored it!' - Chloe Ford
'Calling on the nostalgia of classic rom-coms, Wolf's debut is a worthy addition to that summer TBR!' - Jessica James
'Clever, funny and warm - the perfect rom-com for book lovers'- Norie Clarke
Critics Review
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Such a sweet, nostalgic, joyful rom com
Beth O’Leary, bestselling author THE FLATSHARE
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Equal parts sweet and steamy, THE ONE WHERE THEY FALL IN LOVE is a charming neighbors-to-lovers romance about becoming the main character in your own story. Fans of Friends and early 2000s romcoms will get a kick out of this romp through New York!
Katie Naymon, author of YOU BETWEEN THE LINES
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Cristina Wolf paints a tender portrait of New York and the imperfect people who call it home... a book for the romantics who demand their happy endings
Ali Rosen, bestselling author of THE SLOW BURN
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The One Where They Fall in Love is more than just excellent F.R.I.E.N.D.S. references and will-they-won’t-they tension. Cristina Wolf’s story is a great depiction of what happens when you stop listening to your inner critic and believe there’s someone for everyone, exactly as they are
—Sophie Sullivan, author of HOW TO LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR
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THE ONE WHERE THEY FALL IN LOVE is smart, sweet, and incredibly cozy. With a mix of enemies-to-lovers tension, grumpy-sunshine banter, and explosive chemistry, this one will leave you hooked!
Lana Ferguson, USA Today Bestselling Author
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Friends references, a New York Summer and a gorgeous tiny dog called Thor – what’s not to love?
I absolutely adored this book. The One Where They Fall In Love was more than just a neighbours-to-lovers Manhattan romcom (though this was perfect enough). It was a story about finding strength in your differences, about being not having to be perfect, but being perfect for each other, and most of all about learning where you belong in life. It was a big hug in a book and I’m completely smitten!Carrie Elks
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As fun and delightful as sitting down to watch a long marathon of Friends--this book is adorable!
Laura Piper Lee, Author of DOOMSDATE
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Funny, charming, and steamy, anyone who ever wished they could be the main character in a romcom will adore this neighbors-to-lovers gem. Extra swoony for readers who love a New York setting, adorable dogs, and tenderly captured OCD rep
Victoria Lavine, bestselling author of ANY TROPE BUT YOU
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Details
- Author
- Cristina Wolf
- Narrator
- Alex Forward, Ina-Marie Smith
- Duration
- 7 hours 42 minutes
- Release Date
- 13 August 2026
- ISBN
- 9781035915354
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing
- Genre
- Romance
Synopsis
Bloomsbury presents The One Where They Fall in Love by Cristina Wolf, read by Ina-Marie Smith and Alex Forward.'A tender portrait of New York and the imperfect people who call it home... a book for the romantics who demand their happy endings' - Ali Rosen, bestselling author of The Slow Burn'Friends references, a New York Summer and a gorgeous tiny dog called Thor – what’s not to love? It was a big hug in a book and I’m completely smitten!' - Carrie Elks, author of Strictly BusinessYou never know when love may come knocking...Hopeless romantic and romance editor Elle Thompson lives for happy endings – but real-life love? Not so much. Still, she’s totally thrilled when her best friend gets engaged. Really. Not jealous at all.Meanwhile, Oliver Cole likes things a certain way. Schedules and routines and order. So when his move back to New York is disrupted by the addition of Thor – the dog his sister adopted before moving to Italy – he’s less than delighted. Even less enthused? His neighbour, Elle.When Elle can’t bear to hear Thor howling all night, she and Oliver strike a deal: she’ll dog-sit during his shifts. But their reluctant arrangement soon leads to late-night chats, undeniable chemistry, and two guarded hearts learning to open up. Could Elle and Oliver finally get their own happily ever after?READERS LOVE THE ONE WHERE THEY FALL IN LOVE:'A warm, romantic, and genuinely uplifting read that reminds you you’re the main character in your own story''The meet-cute was perfect... it felt fresh and brilliant''This story has everything that makes a good rom-com: it's funny, cozy, with endearing characters and the cutest dog ever''If you’re looking for that feeling of falling in love with someone, this is definitely the book to pick up''The characters are easy to fall for, with fantastic chemistry... Their connection is so palpable that you find yourself rooting for them from the start''All kinds of wonderful... I couldn't ask for more''A really enjoyable read that I'd definitely recommend''So sweet... it would make a perfect Hallmark movie'PRAISE FOR CRISTINA WOLF:'A funny and self-aware story about falling in love with your life and the dreams that motivate us. It's a delight!' - Abby Jimenez'Cristina Wolf weaves a heartwarming romance filled with humor, charm, and sizzling chemistry' - Stacey Kennedy'A charmingly meta rom-com that made me smile from ear to ear. This was a joy to read!' - Mia SosaThe charm in this romcom will have you squealing and kicking your feet... I adored it!' - Chloe Ford'Calling on the nostalgia of classic rom-coms, Wolf's debut is a worthy addition to that summer TBR!' - Jessica James'Clever, funny and warm - the perfect rom-com for book lovers'- Norie Clarke
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