Love Your Life

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Ava, a romantic at heart, believes love should be experienced in the real world, not through dating apps that filter potential partners by superficial criteria. After a breakup and a frustrating encounter with online dating, she decides to take a break from romance and heads to a remote writers' retreat in coastal Italy. There, she aims to focus on her long-dreamed novel, leaving behind her close friends and beloved dog, Harold. At the retreat, she must adopt a pseudonym and keep her identity secret. When attendees from a neighboring martial arts retreat join, Ava, now "Aria," meets "Dutch," a seemingly perfect man. They dive into a carefree romance, exploring the breathtaking Italian coast, indulging in local cuisine, and enjoying each other's company. However, as their retreat comes to an end, their true identities—Ava and Matt—must resurface, leading to the realization that their lives back in London are vastly different. From food preferences to personal quirks and the complications of Matt's ex-girlfriend, they confront the challenges of reconciling their disparate worlds. Despite their love, can they bridge the gap between their lives to create a shared future?