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Contemporary

Love Her or Lose Her

by Tessa Bailey

Hot & Hammered

2020 · 352 pages

Rosie Vos has had enough of her distant husband Dominic and tells him she wants a divorce. Determined to win her back, Dominic agrees to couples therapy, and the two start rediscovering what made them fall in love. A steamy, heartfelt marriage-in-trouble romance in the Hot & Hammered series.

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About This Book

Love Her or Lose Her is a contemporary romance novel by Tessa Bailey, first published in 2020 by HarperCollins Publishers. It is part of the Hot & Hammered series and runs 352 pages. Readers can expect established couple, second chance.

At a glance

Genre
Contemporary
Trope
Established Couple
Published
2020
Length
352 pages

Where to read or listen

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • When Rosie Vos demands a divorce from her distant husband, Dominic, he agrees to couples therapy to win her back.
  • Readers who enjoy marriage-in-trouble tropes
  • Fans of second-chance romance
  • Emotional
  • Features Second Chance
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Tropes

Relationship Dynamics

Marriage-in-troubleEstranged spouses

Details

Type: Contemporary Romance

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: Struggling towards equality through therapy.

Relationship TensionVery strong (75 out of 100)
Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

High angst.

AngstVery strong (75 out of 100)
Pacing: unknown
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Explicitness: Steamy
Sexual content present
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Readers who enjoy marriage-in-trouble tropesFans of second-chance romance

Reading mood

EmotionalIntrospective

Recommended audience: Adult romance readers.

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Rosie Vos has reached her breaking point with her distant husband, Dominic, and delivers an ultimatum for divorce. Seeking to save their marriage, Dominic commits to couples therapy. The two must navigate their past grievances and rediscover the intimacy that once defined them in this marriage-in-trouble romance.

Central Conflict

A struggling marriage characterized by emotional distance and the wife's desire for a divorce.

Setting

Contemporary setting.

Strengths

  • Clear emotional stakes established immediately
  • Defined character roles
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Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

Questions are generated from approved book intelligence and may not reflect every reader's experience.
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How This Profile Was Created

Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.

Editor reviewed:
Yes
Last reviewed:
October 13, 2026
Confidence:
High confidence
Profile version:
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About the Author

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Tessa Bailey

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Publication Details

Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published
2020
Length
352 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780062872852

Love Her or Lose Her: quick answers

Who wrote Love Her or Lose Her?
Love Her or Lose Her was written by Tessa Bailey.
When was Love Her or Lose Her published?
Love Her or Lose Her was first published in 2020 by HarperCollins Publishers.
What genre is Love Her or Lose Her?
Love Her or Lose Her is a contemporary romance novel, with established couple, second chance.
How many pages is Love Her or Lose Her?
Love Her or Lose Her is 352 pages long.
Is Love Her or Lose Her part of a series?
Yes — it is part of the Hot & Hammered series.

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