Love is a marathon, not a sprint in this fake-dating meets friends-to-lovers romance for fans of Tessa Bailey, Ali Hazelwood and Elle Kennedy.

Every step leads to love.

Genevieve Halliday is spiralling.

She’s been roped into a marathon she has no idea how she’ll finish, her ex won’t stop mansplaining why they should get back together, and she’s just panic-asked a handsome stranger to pretend they’re on a date.

Knox Watson is always on the move.

He’s spent years trying to escape his family’s past, but when his godfather’s pâtisserie is in danger of closing, for once he’s going to need to stick around long enough to find a way to save it.

Enter the Croissants and Kilometres run club.

Sparks fly, but the club is only so popular because everyone ships Gen and Knox’s chemistry. Can they keep up the ruse to meet their goals? And will they admit that their fake romance is turning real?

Join the club and get ready to sprint through this steamy fake-dating romance from award-winning author Emma Mugglestone.

'Richly layered, full of heart, and guaranteed to make you breathless in all the right ways, this sexy and swoon-worthy romance goes the distance.' Natalie Murray

'Tender, funny and perfectly spiced, In the Long Run is filled with heart-fluttering romance and delicious yearning. A thoroughly modern and satisfying friends-to-lovers story that will have you racing through its pages.' Amy Hutton

'I was obsessed with Knox and Gen from the first page — Emma's hit a new personal best with this swoony run club romance! A must read for fans of Carley Fortune and Karina May.' Abra Pressler