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Love in Ruins
2026
First Published
3.46
Average Rating
320
Number of Pages

After a recent OCD diagnosis, a teen girl embarks on a trip to Greece with her best friend, when she meets a captivating local girl. As their relationship heats up under the Mediterranean sun, she learns to balance the needs of those she loves with that of her own heart. When Natalie Campbell sets out on a class trip to Greece, she knows that checking off a summer bucket list with her best friend, Luca, sounds like the perfect way to deal (or rather, not deal) with her recent breakup—and the new OCD diagnosis she’s doing a beautiful job of ignoring. Ever since her controlling ex tried to isolate her from Luca and confirmed all the worst theories she’s ever had about romance, Natalie has promised to swear off dating. But when she grows closer with Melanie, their Greek instructor’s daughter, Natalie isn’t so sure about her challenge anymore. As Natalie finds herself sneaking on boat rides to hidden beaches, taking secret midnight hikes to ancient ruins, and jetting off to nearby islands with Melanie as her guide, her summer Greece adventure unexpectedly begins to heat up. Romance is the last thing Natalie planned on for her summer bucket list, and strain on her friendship with Luca wasn’t in her plan, either. Amid the ancient Greek ruins, will Natalie learn to follow her heart before her chance at romance—and her friendships—could be ruined for good?

Avg Rating
3.46
Number of Ratings
13
5 STARS
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3 STARS
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Author

Auriane Desombre
Auriane Desombre
Author · 5 books
Auriane Desombre is a children’s and YA author, middle school teacher, and embroidery enthusiast. She is the author of I Think I Love You and contributed to the anthology Together, Apart. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her badly behaved dog, Sammy, and an ever-growing collection of houseplants, most of which are pretty well behaved.
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