Love Your Life
Sophie Kinsella
Expected publication date: October 27, 2020
From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Owe You One, an utterly delightful novel about a woman who ditches her dating app for a writer's retreat in Italy--only to find that real love comes with its own filtersThis sounds absolutely adorable, but really, it's Sophie Kinsella, and I will read anything she writes!
Call Ava romantic, but she thinks love should be found in the real world, not on apps that filter men by height, job, or astrological sign. She believes in feelings, not algorithms. So after a recent breakup and dating app debacle, she decides to put love on hold and escapes to a remote writers' retreat in coastal Italy. She's determined to finish writing the novel she's been fantasizing about, even though it means leaving her close-knit group of friends and her precious dog, Harold, behind.
At the retreat, she's not allowed to use her real name or reveal any personal information. When the neighboring martial arts retreat is canceled and a few of its attendees join their small writing community, Ava, now going by "Aria," meets "Dutch," a man who seems too good to be true. The two embark on a baggage-free, whirlwind love affair, cliff-jumping into gem-colored Mediterranean waters and exploring the splendor of the Italian coast. Things seem to be perfect for Aria and Dutch.
But then their real identities--Ava and Matt--must return to London. As their fantasy starts to fade, they discover just how different their personal worlds are. From food choices to annoying habits to sauna etiquette . . . are they compatible in anything? And then there's the prickly situation with Matt's ex-girlfriend, who isn't too eager to let him go. As one mishap follows another, it seems while they love each other, they just can't love each other's lives. Can they reconcile their differences to find one life together? - from Goodreads
The cuteness! I love the idea of letting go of all the usual baggage, even for a little bit, though reality does always intrude! Wonderful pick!
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DeleteAhh! I have this one on my tbr as well. Kinsella is one author that I have always enjoyed. I hope that we both love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lori!!
DeleteYou had me at Italy! Great pick!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christina!
DeleteIt's been years since I've read anything by Kinsella. This one sounds like fun!
ReplyDeleteIt really does!
DeleteI read this last week, and it was fun. Ava had some shades of Becky, which I think many will be happy about.
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DeleteI love Sophie Kinsella's standalones, looking forward to this one!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely!
DeleteOh this definitely sounds fun. From coastal Italy back to real world London haha... fun premise!
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DeleteThe dog on the cover! 😍
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DeleteThis sounds so cute!
ReplyDeleteI agree!
DeleteI've never read a Sophie Kinsella novel and I've been curious!!
ReplyDeleteAhh, her books are so good!
DeleteThis looks so cute!! I know everyone seems to love this author. I hope you enjoy it!
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