A Love Story is a 2019 album by British contemporary R&B singer Des'ree, her first in over 15 years.

She began recording in 2012, but finalizing the album was delayed by caring for her sick mother,[2] as well as tensions with her record label, stage fright, and personal health problems.

[3] She preceded the album release with the single "Don't Be Afraid".

[3] "Holding On for Dear Life" appeared in an earlier form as a Japanese bonus track on her previous album, Dream Soldier.

In musicOMH, Nick Smith scored A Love Story four out of five stars, noting the "subtle beauty and emotional power" of the singer's voice that also has a "beautiful power and precious nuance", leading to the album being "a solid and engaging return".