How Does That Make You Feel?: A spicy, escapist enemies to lovers romantic comedy, the perfect beach read – new for 2026!

by Christina Pishiris

Emily Henry’s Happy Place meets My Big Fat Greek Wedding in this dazzling romance about a therapist who is an expert at relationships… just maybe not her own.

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Praise for Christina

‘I loved it. It’s an absolute joy’ BETH O’LEARY

'Voicy, heartfelt, hilarious, propulsive – this book is brilliant' CHRISTINA LAUREN

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Nella Praxitelis is a relationship expert – just not in her own life.

After discovering her boyfriend’s betrayal on what was meant to be a proposal night, she feels her world shatter. Heartbroken, she returns home, only to find her sister’s wedding plans in full swing.

To her dismay, the best man is Mark Marino, the striking brother of her late first love, who blames her for his brother’s heartache. Forced together by family chaos, Nella and Mark navigate wedding preparations, igniting an unexpected chemistry that neither can ignore.

As they share dance lessons and late-night talks, Nella must confront her past and the possibility of love again. Can she mend old wounds and embrace a second chance, or will lingering secrets and family drama push her to accept she’s not meant for love?

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Perfect for fans

🌶️ Spice

👩‍❤️‍💋‍👨 Enemies to lovers

🛏️ Forced proximity

🏖️ Escapist beach reads

Kindle Edition

Expected publication June 18, 2026

About the author

Christina Pishiris was born in London to Greek Cypriot parents. She studied English at the University of Sussex and went on to become a journalist. When not writing her hobbies include compiling cheesy eighties playlists, coveting the neighbour’s cat, and writing protest letters to Guerlain after they discontinued her favourite perfume. LOVE SONGS FOR SCEPTICS is her first book.