Love Unlocked

by Cecelia Ahern

Sometimes the key is letting go…
Melody has vowed never to fall in love again.

Al is a hopeless romantic.

So, when they quite literally bump into each other, there's no reason sparks should fly. But the world seems a little upside down lately.

A few weeks ago, Al ordered the removal of all the lovers’ padlocks from one of Dublin's beautiful bridges. Ever since then, couples across the world have started splitting up.

And as Melody begins investigating this mysterious wave of breakups for her podcast, it seems there might be a bigger story to tell.

Together, they decide to uncover what's unravelling so many love stories. And, in the middle of solving everyone else’s heartbreak, can they unlock their own?

352 pages, Hardcover

Expected publication August 27, 2026

About the author

Cecelia Ahern was born and grew up in Dublin. She is now published in nearly fifty countries, and has sold over twenty-five million copies of her novels worldwide. Two of her books have been adapted as films and she has created several TV series.

Reviews

[Patricia Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Melody is very anti love, anti commitment. Al is hurting after his best friend and fiancée got together behind his back. These two characters are brought together in Cecelia Ahern's latest book. Al - aka the bridge guy - arranges for all the love padlocks to be removed from the Grace Plunkett Bridge in Dublin. Suddenly strange things happen on that very day. Cecelia Ahern has once again come up with a unique idea for a story which is captivating. Using the ill fated love story and letters of Irish Republican activists Grace Gifford and Joseph Plunkett as a backdrop, it explores the lasting nature of love, commitment, relationships and friendships. An endearing, enjoyable read.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read an advance copy. All opinions are my own