Ruined By You is a 2023 contemporary romance novel by Emily Lloyd-Jones. It tells the story of two best friends, Poppy and Ethan, who cross the line from friendship to love and discover that their new relationship is not as easy as they thought it would be.
Poppy and Ethan have been best friends since they were kids. They know each other better than anyone else in the world, and they can always count on each other. But when they start to develop feelings for each other, their friendship becomes complicated.
At first, Poppy and Ethan are hesitant to act on their feelings. They don’t want to ruin their friendship, and they’re worried that their relationship won’t work out. But eventually, they can’t resist their attraction to each other, and they start dating.
At first, everything is great. Poppy and Ethan are head over heels in love. But it doesn’t take long for the cracks to start showing. They realize that they have very different expectations for what they want in a relationship.
Poppy is a hopeless romantic who wants a fairytale relationship. She dreams of getting married and having children. Ethan, on the other hand, is more carefree and doesn’t want to settle down. He’s happy with the way things are, and he doesn’t see the need to change anything.
Poppy and Ethan’s differences lead to a lot of arguments. They start to resent each other, and they question whether they were ever meant to be together.
One night, after a particularly bad fight, Poppy and Ethan break up. They’re both heartbroken, but they know it’s the best thing for them.
After the breakup, Poppy and Ethan try to move on with their lives. Poppy focuses on her career, and Ethan starts dating other people. But they can’t forget each other. They still love each other, and they’re still best friends.
One day, Poppy and Ethan run into each other at a party. They start talking, and they realize that they still have feelings for each other. They decide to give their relationship another try.
This time, Poppy and Ethan are more cautious. They know that their differences could lead to problems, but they’re determined to make their relationship work. They communicate better, and they’re more willing to compromise.
Conclusion
Poppy and Ethan eventually get married and have children. They live happily ever after, but they never forget the time when they were ruined by each other.
