Love and Other Words

Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren masterfully weaves the past and present of Macy Sorensen, a young paediatrics resident, who appears to have everything under control. She's engaged to an older, financially stable man and is excelling in her demanding career. But behind this composed exterior, Macy hides a heart that has never fully healed from a lost love.

Everything changes when Macy unexpectedly encounters Elliot Petropoulos, the boy who was once her best friend and first love. Their reunion brings a torrent of memories, transporting Macy back to the time they spent together as teenagers, sharing weekends and long summer days filled with books, dreams, and budding emotions. Told in alternating timelines, Love and Other Words deftly explores the evolution of their relationship from a deep childhood friendship to a profound first love that ultimately shattered on the night Elliot confessed his feelings.

As adults, both Macy and Elliot must navigate the chasm left by their years apart and the pain that initially drove them away from each other. Elliot is determined to mend the wounds of the past and rebuild the trust they once shared. Through their journey, they both confront their shared history, face the realities of the present, and grapple with the possibility of a future together.

Christina Lauren, the No. 1 international bestselling author known for other captivating novels such as The Unhoneymooners and The Soulmate Equation, delivers a heart-wrenching yet heart-warming narrative in Love and Other Words. This tender story of first love, mature love, and the unyielding bonds that shape us is a testament to the enduring power of the heart.

Find out why readers adore Christina Lauren:

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

'A true joy from start to finish' Kristin Harmel

'Pure, irresistible magic from start to finish' Emily Henry

'Heartbreaking and hopeful' Amy Reichert

'Pure joy' Sally Thorne

'What a joyful, warm, touching book! This is the book to read if you want to smile so hard your face hurts' Jasmine Guillory

'A tender story of first love, mature love, and the people who change us in the best possible ways' Washington Independent Review of Books

'A coming-of-age tale exquisitely blended with second-chance love' RT Book Reviews

'This is the angsty, emotional book from Christina Lauren that will break your heart into a million pieces' Goodreads

'This book will reel you in with the beauty of first love' Goodreads

Love and Other Words combines the exquisite pain of youthful love with the compelling possibilities of second chances, making it a must-read for fans of rich, emotionally resonant storytelling.