Dating for a Single Mother

Hoover’s novel It Starts With Us details the challenges of dating for a single mother. When Lily and Atlas meet on the street, Lily feels she is inadequate because she has carrots on her shirt, a sign she is busy mother. When Lily and Atlas begin dating, Lily struggles to find time for Atlas while being considerate of agreements she has made with Ryle regarding bringing dates around Emmy. Lily also must deal with malfunctions as a result of motherhood when she and Atlas are able to spend time together alone.

Lily is both a new mother and a business owner. So, she struggles to keep herself looking her best while she keeps up with her busy schedule. Even though Lily knows that Atlas does not expect perfection, she is embarrassed by the way she looks when she sees him again...