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Matched to readers who loved Love and Other Words by Christina Lauren

A childhood friendship turned romance gets a second chance through flashbacks that reveal devastating secrets.

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• Beach Read by Emily Henry — Contemporary romance dealing with grief and second chances, though with a lighter overall tone.
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• The Hating Game by Sally Thorne — Appeals to readers who enjoy emotionally intense contemporary romance with workplace/reunion elements.
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• Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman — Both explore how childhood trauma shapes adult relationships and the difficulty of healing and connecting with others.
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