Live in Love

Growing Together Through Life's Changes

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this refreshing and inspiring memoir, Lauren Akins, the wife of country music star Thomas Rhett, shows what it’s really like to be “the perfect couple” fans imagine, and reveals what it actually takes to live in love, stay in love, and grow together.

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY PARADE

When country music star Thomas Rhett won the ACM Award for Single of the Year with “Die a Happy Man,” his wife, Lauren Akins, was overjoyed. Her childhood best friend and now husband was being anointed the hottest new star in country music—for a song he had written about her. He was living his dream. Lauren was elated, but she was also wrestling with some big questions, not the least of which was, How can I live my own life of purpose?

Lauren Akins never wanted to be in the spotlight, but as Thomas Rhett made his relationship with Lauren the subject of many of his hit songs, she was tossed into the role of one of America’s sweethearts. Revered by fans for her down-to-earth ease and charm, her commitment to humanitarian work, and the pure love she exudes for her family, Lauren has never shared her side of their story—full as it’s been with deep love, painful loss, tremendous joy, and a struggle to stay grounded in faith along the way—until now.

In Live in Love, Lauren shares details about her childhood friendship with Thomas Rhett, explaining how they reconnected as young adults. She offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at the challenges of being married to her best friend, who just happens to be a music star, and the struggle to find her own footing in the frenzy of her husband’s fame. And in heart-wrenching detail, she opens up about her life-changing experiences doing mission work in Haiti, and then in Uganda, where she met the precious baby who would become their first daughter. From sharing the romance of their handwritten wedding vows to the challenges they faced as they adjusted to the reality of becoming first-time parents, Live in Love takes an intimate look at one couple’s life—and opens a window into all of our journeys on the path to self-discovery.

Live in Love is a deeply personal memoir that offers inspiring guidance for anyone looking to keep romance alive, balance children and marriage, express true faith, and live a life of purpose.

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­“Akins’ first book is an intimate glimpse into her relationship, her work in Uganda, and balancing motherhood and adoption.”—Parade

Loved it!!

This book was so amazing , I now want my daughters to read it! Didn’t want it to end!

LOVE LOVE LOVE

I loved listening to this book! I found myself looking forward to getting in the car or going for a walk just so I could pop in my airpods and listen to another story! Such a great and easy read/ listen!

Stunning

Hand down, a beautiful story. A well written, beautiful testimony to love, challenges, parenthood, lose, and walking in faith. My 9 year old daughter Heaven was as enamored with this story as I was.

I needed this

I loved this book from start to finish. It reminded me of my own roots I grew up with too and what I’d love to implement with my daughters. I laughed. I cried. I got chills when you explained your blessings. Thank you for writing this. It’s full of life!

Best book ever!!!!

Oh my goodness. I loved this book! Lauren is so real and true to her values. I loved her and Thomas Rhett before this book, but I love them both even more! And I love that she and TR (as she calls him) narrated it!!!!! It just made it so much more special!!! Thank you both for pointing others to Jesus while navigating your journey! Nothing is more important than that!!!! God Bless you both and your precious family!!!!!!! Thank you again Lauren......AMAZING love and life story!!!!!