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lisa_ella 's review for:
Love Unwritten
by Lauren Asher
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Love Unwritten by Lauren Asher is the kind of romance that grabs you by the heart and doesn’t let go. If you're a fan of emotional slow burns, small town settings, and deeply layered characters this one’s going to wreck you in the best way.
Ellie and Rafael’s story is built on one of my favorite tropes: single dad x nanny, with a gorgeous grumpy x sunshine dynamic. Their connection is filled with tension, vulnerability, and moments that make your heart ache and melt at the same time. Ellie is full of warmth, music, and quiet strength. Rafael? Cold on the outside, emotionally complicated on the inside, and deeply protective of his son.
This book is more than just romance it’s about healing. About learning to trust again. About choosing love, even when it’s terrifying. Ellie and Rafael are both dealing with trauma, fear, and complicated pasts that make their journey raw and real. And their growth? So incredibly satisfying.
Lauren Asher doesn’t shy away from hard-hitting topics, but she handles them with so much care and empathy. The emotional depth is just phenomenal. I found myself crying, laughing, and cheering these characters on the whole way through.
There are so many small, beautiful moments in this book that will stay with me forever. The setting is comforting, the writing is poetic, and the characters feel like people you genuinely know and love.
And if you’ve read Lauren’s previous series? You’re in for a treat with a few subtle, heartwarming tie-ins.
Absolutely stunning. Love Unwritten is everything I want in a romance, emotional, thoughtful, and utterly unforgettable.
Lauren Asher, you did it again.
Ellie and Rafael’s story is built on one of my favorite tropes: single dad x nanny, with a gorgeous grumpy x sunshine dynamic. Their connection is filled with tension, vulnerability, and moments that make your heart ache and melt at the same time. Ellie is full of warmth, music, and quiet strength. Rafael? Cold on the outside, emotionally complicated on the inside, and deeply protective of his son.
This book is more than just romance it’s about healing. About learning to trust again. About choosing love, even when it’s terrifying. Ellie and Rafael are both dealing with trauma, fear, and complicated pasts that make their journey raw and real. And their growth? So incredibly satisfying.
Lauren Asher doesn’t shy away from hard-hitting topics, but she handles them with so much care and empathy. The emotional depth is just phenomenal. I found myself crying, laughing, and cheering these characters on the whole way through.
There are so many small, beautiful moments in this book that will stay with me forever. The setting is comforting, the writing is poetic, and the characters feel like people you genuinely know and love.
And if you’ve read Lauren’s previous series? You’re in for a treat with a few subtle, heartwarming tie-ins.
Absolutely stunning. Love Unwritten is everything I want in a romance, emotional, thoughtful, and utterly unforgettable.
Lauren Asher, you did it again.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Sexual content, Abandonment
Moderate: Child abuse, Emotional abuse, Toxic friendship
Minor: Sexual assault, Death of parent, Sexual harassment