It Starts with Us
A Novel
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Colin Donnell
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Olivia Song
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Written by:
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Colleen Hoover
About this listen
This riveting sequel to the “glorious and touching” (USA TODAY) #1 New York Times bestseller picks up where It Ends with Us concluded and shares what happens next for Lily and Atlas.
Lily and her ex-husband, Ryle, have just settled into a civil coparenting rhythm when she suddenly bumps into her first love, Atlas, again. After nearly two years separated, she is elated that for once, time is on their side, and she immediately says yes when Atlas asks her on a date.
But her excitement is quickly hampered by the knowledge that, though they are no longer married, Ryle is still very much a part of her life—and Atlas Corrigan is the one man he will hate being in his ex-wife and daughter’s life.
Switching between the perspectives of Lily and Atlas, It Starts with Us picks up right where the epilogue for the “gripping, pulse-pounding” (Sarah Pekkanen, New York Times bestselling author) bestselling phenomenon It Ends with Us left off. Revealing more about Atlas’s past and following Lily as she embraces a second chance at true love while navigating a jealous ex-husband, it proves that “no one delivers an emotional read like Colleen Hoover” (Anna Todd, New York Times bestselling author).
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Great story!
- By Amazon Customer on 2022-12-10
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Hopeless
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- Written by: Colleen Hoover
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- Length: 12 hrs and 34 mins
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Overall
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The Housemaid
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I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once. Just to see what it’s like. But she soon finds out...and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late. But I reassure myself: The Winchesters don’t know who I really am. They don’t know what I’m capable of....
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Wow!!
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INCREDIBLE!!!!!
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Definitely worth a read!
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The Woman in Me
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In June 2021, the whole world was listening as Britney Spears spoke in open court. The impact of sharing her voice—her truth—was undeniable, and it changed the course of her life and the lives of countless others. The Woman in Me reveals for the first time her incredible journey—and the strength at the core of one of the greatest performers in pop music history. Written with remarkable candor and humor, Spears’s groundbreaking book illuminates the enduring power of music and love—and the importance of a woman telling her own story, on her own terms, at last.
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Loved every minute of it
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Confess
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Plottwists!!
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Never Never
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Charlie Wynwood and Silas Nash have been best friends since they could walk. They've been in love since the age of 14. But as of this morning...they are complete strangers. Their first kiss, their first fight, the moment they fell in love...every memory has vanished. Now Charlie and Silas must work together to uncover the truth about what happened to them and why. But the more they learn about the couple they used to be...the more they question why they were ever together to begin with. Forgetting is terrifying, but remembering may be worse.
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If cheesy was a book- this would be it.
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- Cassandra.
- 2022-10-19
So good!
I loved the first book so much. I’ve ready it probably 10 times.
I’m saying that this book is a perfect description of the next chapter. Navigating life.
Highly recommended.
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- Julie Gardiner
- 2023-02-28
I loved this!
Great narration. Loved the story. I’m new to Colleen Hoover but will be reading more of her work now!
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- Sally Bonsra
- 2023-01-26
wow to the 2 of them
I liked it! it was very enjoyable to listen to this love story.
I look forward to the other one
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- Penny Long
- 2023-01-14
Life and love as it should be, How do we get “It To Start With Us”? These are the best thoughts for all mankind,
Simply put, she describes & explores all types of thoughts and feelings, to show possible ways to understand & take action when confusing
incomprehensible behaviour presents itself from a loved one.
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- CarrieP
- 2023-01-22
love this series
I sure hope there’s another book coming!!!!! Was in this story every minute every word.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2022-12-23
Felt rushed
I hoped for more story, controversy, and resolution.
It felt like the author skipped the most interesting parts of a love story.
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- Susan
- 2023-07-19
Loved it!!
Loved this book! It was easy to listen to and a perfect sequel to It Ends With Us.
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- Sherry Jarvis
- 2024-07-09
Sweet Story of first love.
I enjoyed reading this book. From first love to ever after. A sweet story to remind us how out first loves map all other love.
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- KimberlyS
- 2024-08-26
A worthy follow up story
I enjoyed hearing the story from a different viewpoint. It was interesting. I like the choices that the author makes for Atlas’ response to Rhye’s behaviour & future. Josh was an unexpected bonus.
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- Amazon Customer
- 2024-11-26
A classic sequel
I enjoyed it ends with us very much, but this sequel didn’t quite entertain as well.
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