Love and Other Words

By Christina Lauren,

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An uplifting and unforgettable read that will make you fall in love with life again . . .

'You can never go wrong with Christina Lauren!' Paige Toon

'A true joy from start to finish' Kristin Harmel

Macy is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as…

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3 authors picked Love and Other Words as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I loved this book because it was difficult to read. For me, the sign of a good book is one that makes the reader feel, truly feel the characters’ emotions in their own body.

Christina Lauren does a masterful job in this book. There were several moments when I wanted to turn away, to hide my eyes as the characters came to terms with things that had not been said years previous, but that had set them on paths that took them away from each other in the most brutal ways.

I also laughed and cringed with the familiar pains…

This is a sweet and sexy contemporary romance that'll have you swooning.

Macy Sorensen, a successful doctor who reconnects with her childhood best friend and first love, Elliot Petropoulos. But there's a reason they lost touch in the first place, and Macy has to confront her past and figure out if there's a future for them.

The book features witty banter, relatable characters, and steamy scenes. 

From Katherine's list on second-chance romance.

Ahh, the book that began my love affair with the best friend writing duo Christina Lauren.

A second chance love story with alternating timelines, this story unfolds with Elliot and Macy coming back to one another after a tragedy tears them apart as teens.

As usual, CL brings us lovable characters and a story full of wit, wisdom, and love.

From L.E.'s list on romance with “more”.

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