It Starts with Us

It Starts with Us - Colleen Hoover

It Starts with Us is a contemporary romance novel by Colleen Hoover and the highly anticipated sequel to the bestselling novel It Ends with Us. Told through alternating first-person perspectives, the story follows Lily Bloom and Atlas Corrigan as they are given a second chance to build the relationship that circumstances once prevented. While the novel revisits familiar characters and emotional themes, it focuses on healing, hope, personal growth, and the possibility of creating a healthier future after trauma.

After ending her abusive marriage with Ryle Kincaid, Lily is determined to create a stable and loving environment for her young daughter while successfully managing her flower shop. When she unexpectedly reconnects with her first love, Atlas, both realize that the feelings they once shared have never truly disappeared. As they cautiously begin exploring a new relationship, they must navigate the complications of co-parenting, lingering emotional wounds, and the challenges posed by Ryle's continued presence in Lily's life.