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📘 The explanation for everything by Lauren Grodstein

The story follows an atheist widower who, unexpectedly, finds himself drawn to a fervently evangelical partner. As their relationship blossoms, he confronts long‑held doubts about faith and belief, forcing both characters to reassess the foundations of love, conviction, and community. Set against the backdrop of a college‑town environment, the novel explores the tensions between doubt and faith, as well as the nuances of a modern romance that bridges opposing worldviews.

First publish date: 2013

Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance

Authors: Lauren Grodstein

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