Love in Ruins, Auriane Desombre
Love in Ruins, Auriane Desombre
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Love in Ruins

Author: Auriane Desombre

Narrator: Jesse Vilinsky

Unabridged: 6 hr 43 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/24/2026

Synopsis

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, Liam, is the perfect way to deal (or rather, not deal) with her new OCD diagnosis she’s doing a beautiful job of ignoring. 

But when she grows closer with their Greek instructor’s daughter, Melanie, Natalie’s summer plans may be ruined in the best way possible. Natalie soon 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. 

Falling for Melanie should be smooth sailing. Only Natalie can’t help but think—and overthink—that love is equally thrilling and terrifying at the same time. Can she learn that sometimes the biggest adventures come with following your heart?

About The Author

Auriane Desombre is a middle school teacher and author of love stories for teens and tweens, including I Think I Love You, The Sister Split, I Love You S'More, and Love in Ruins. She currently lives in Los Angeles with her wife and daughter, their badly behaved dog, and an ever-growing collection of houseplants (most of which are pretty well behaved).

Reviews

Goodreads review by Corinne’s Chapter Chatter on February 10, 2026

I hate giving negative ratings, but this one was a real struggle for me — especially on audio. The audiobook narrator attempted a Greek accent, and unfortunately… it just didn’t work. Not only did the accent sound off, it was inconsistent throughout, which made it difficult to stay immersed in the st......more

Goodreads review by Laura on December 10, 2025

The pacing was way off in this one. The first 6 chapters or so could all have been broken up into 2, 3, or even 4 smaller pieces - especially since the last 1/3 of the book had much shorter chapters. It made the story feel uneven, despite the overall easy reading speed and short total length. I think......more

Goodreads review by Chloe (BrunetteBibliophile) on February 28, 2026

*Thank you to the publisher, Love Y’all Romance Book Fest and Love, Underlined for providing an opportunity for an ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.* 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......more

Goodreads review by Julie on November 25, 2025

I appreciated the realistic depiction of OCD—intrusive thoughts and thought spirals included. It’s a refreshing change from Hollywood’s version where it’s either a quirky super power or magically cured by love. The descriptions of Greece were also gorgeous. And the romance was very cute. That said,......more

Goodreads review by Olivia on January 01, 2026

A lesbian romance set in Greece, talking all about ancient myths, with a MC with OCD? I literally could not come up with a more perfect book pitch. I loved this book! As someone with OCD, I could relate to Natalie’s struggles a lot. While our OCDs don’t look exactly the same, her doubts surrounding......more

Quotes

"This is a delightful beach read for preteens, teens, and anyone who’s too anxious to enjoy fun in the sun." —Booklist

"A charming, sunshine-drenched romance." —Kirkus Reviews

"A good fit for older readers looking for a book involving Mediterranean culture along with a tale of a teen finding her voice." —School Library Journal

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