Books

How Long Does Love Last? follows the story of Valeria, a young architecture student living in Rome who dreams of moving to New York to work alongside her favorite architect.
She has never truly fallen in love, and she does not expect that meeting Andrea will challenge everything she believes she wants — her plans, her certainties, and the direction of her future.

The novel spans twenty years of her life: years of growth, choices, joyful beginnings, and painful awakenings. The tone evolves with Valeria herself — light and carefree at first, then gradually more introspective and emotional. Between Rome and New York, two cities that shape her journey, Valeria learns to confront love in all its luminous yet complicated forms.

Inspired by a true story, this book explores dreams, resilience, and the way feelings transform over time.
It’s an honest and captivating read, one that invites us to reflect on a universal question: How long does love really last?