Cover Story by Mhairi McFarlane is more than a romance, it’s an investigation. Bel is a seasoned investigator who got her feet wet with her podcast before joining a newspaper. Connor recently dropped his old career and retrained as a reporter to find greater meaning in his life (it consequently left the rest of his life in shambles).
Bel catches wind of a big story, she decides to go undercover to collect evidence, and runs directly into Connor, who doesn’t know she’s about the ruse. What else can they do but pretend to be lovers?
I honestly didn’t connect well with this story. It felt too…contrived? Like the base plot just wasn’t my cup of tea. However, I did like the characterization, especially of Connor. It wasn’t even particularly romantic, to be honest. I’m not sure who the intended audience is for this book, but I don’t think it was me.
I’ve read a few Mhairi McFarlane novels, and more of them have fallen flat for me than connected. I think it may be time for me to accept the truth that her books just aren’t for me.
Note:: I received an early copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Details
Title:: Cover Story
Author:: Mhairi McFarlane
Genre:: Contemporary Romance
Publisher:: Avon
Length:: 384 pages
Audio Length:: 10h 23m
Audiobook Narrator:: Charlotte Mills
Published:: October 7th, 2025
The Litertarian Rating:: 3-Stars
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