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It Starts with Us

Written by: Colleen Hoover
Narrated by: Colin Donnell, Olivia Song
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Publisher's Summary

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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About the Creator - Colleen Hoover

About the Creator

Colleen Hoover is the #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestselling author of more than 23 novels, including It Ends with Us, All Your Perfects, Ugly Love, and Verity. In 2015, Colleen and her family founded a nonprofit called The Bookworm Box, a bookstore and monthly book subscription service that has donated over $1,000,000 to various charities to date. Colleen lives in Texas with her husband and their three boys. For more information, please visit ColleenHoover.com.
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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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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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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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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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love this series

I sure hope there’s another book coming!!!!! Was in this story every minute every word.

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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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Loved it!!

Loved this book! It was easy to listen to and a perfect sequel to It Ends With Us.

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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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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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Overhyped

Maybe I’m just not on the Colleen Hoover train but this lacked the plot I was hoping for. I was expecting so much more out of this book. The performances and voices kept me engaged, but really thought this would be better.

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