Love and Other Words
By Christina Lauren
- Release Date: 2018-04-10
- Genre: Romantic Comedies
Description
After a decade apart, childhood sweethearts reconnect by chance but how many words will it take for them to figure out where it all went wrong? From the New York Times bestselling authors of the “delightful” (Shelf Awareness) The Unhoneymooners.
The story of the heart can never be unwritten.
Macy Sorensen is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new pediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, financially secure man, keep her head down and heart tucked away.
But when she runs into Elliot Petropoulos—the first and only love of her life—the careful bubble she’s constructed begins to dissolve. Once upon a time, Elliot was Macy’s entire world—growing from her gangly bookish friend into the man who coaxed her heart open again after the loss of her mother...only to break it on the very night he declared his love for her.
Told in alternating timelines between Then and Now, teenage Elliot and Macy grow from friends to much more—spending weekends and lazy summers together in a house outside of San Francisco devouring books, sharing favorite words, and talking through their growing pains and triumphs. As adults, they have become strangers to one another until their chance reunion. Although their memories are obscured by the agony of what happened that night so many years ago, Elliot will come to understand the truth behind Macy’s decade-long silence, and will have to overcome the past and himself to revive her faith in the possibility of an all-consuming love.
Reviews
Soul crushing but in a good way
5By Lilo's LunaI truly didnt know what to expect. Lets just say this is now my favorite book. How friends turn to lovers and make their way back. But things leading up to it and everything in between is just as important. It shows how to be loved and to be yearned and how much trauma people can endure. 10/10Such a beautiful story
5By anna(who lovess romance)This book was the best book I’ve read. The way it was written, going from past to present was just so intriguing and I could not put this book down! Made me smile, laugh, and cry. The romance was so beautiful and spicy at times for sure but, there was so much more to this story. I loved every second!Such a good love story
5By KaitlyngtaylorI love reading books that make me FEEL. And this book did exactly that. Macy and Elliot are amazing 🤩Words
4By MelanieMaxiGreat fast novel to read. First loves are never forgotten! You will not forget Macy and Elliot’s love or frustration as they embark on finding each other again. Their reunion will make you happy and tearful. The authors give you a fantastic opportunity to see broken love from two different perspectives.Heart tugged in all the ways possible
5By HolyyyycowwwsgomooI'm a sucker for a time lapse by chaotic book but the way that this one had me begging for more each chapter I read! And the way that it broke me in the best way. Beautifully written.My favorite book so far
5By kalking_I loved this one! I’ve read about 20 books since I rediscovered reading last year and this one has been my favorite!Great Book!
5By kimithomas2003Excellent Book! Definitely recommend. Absolutely could not put it down!Powerfully and beautifully written book about first love
5By agfmfhggyThis was a truly beautifully written book that was heart-wrenching at different times. I absolute fell in love with Macy and Elliot.Loved!!!!
5By LeeannLynnCouldn’t put it down. LOVED!!LOVE!!!
5By Edub1111Loved this book! I’m a sucker for romance and I’m so glad they ran into each other again!AMAZING BOOK
5By bobby yoyo10/10 highly recommend. Very good story plot and very good character development. Would read again.Who Knew I’m A Romance Girlie?!
5By ar1xtcThis books is beautiful, fun, sexy and romantic. As a “new” reader, this is my first completed book of 2024 and I’m hooked on romances. Can’t wait to pick up another by Christina Lauren!Really Loved This Read💕
5By CaramelSmile89If you’re looking for a break from dark romance, fantasy, and or thrillers this read is the ultimate palate cleanser. This book is wonderfully sweet and discusses grief of a loved one amidst an evolving friendship turned romance. Elliot is a perfectly awkward, left-brained individual who weirdly enough offers love and sympathy for our heroine Macy. This story is for those girls who love loyal good guys.One of the best reads
5By Jaser_11If you are a sucker for first loves reuniting then this is THE book. Hands down one of the best and most relatable books.Really cute story
5By paige<33Macy and Elliot’s love story is special and leaves you wanting more. I thought this would be too much like Every Summer After but it’s different in the perfect ways.This is a great read
5By QuanTovenStarts off slow but trust me, GIVE IT TIME! You’ll be glued.Loved sooo much!
5By Taya ThroupDefinitely a swoon-worthy second chance romance, one of my favourite books of all time.Favorite
5By KatiesarahwalThis is my favorite book. I re-read it every year.Great read
5By SLO16Perfect love story for a vacation read or just a great book in general
