52 Love: Weekly Love Lessons in Bite-Sized Bits

by Tonya Todd

52 weekly doses of love advice to inspire all the hearts in your life.

Great stories with powerful relationships impact us time and time again. Whether your favorites consist of Elizabeth and Darcy, Sherlock and Watson, the Ring fellowship, or Professor X and Magneto, we can all say love is eternal. Those kinships create memorable moments that outlast the pages and live beyond the silver screen and often are cherished by their readers. If the hectic pace of life has taught us anything, it’s the importance of making time to preserve relationships with the people occupying our homes and hearts so that our stories last long enough for a sequel.

52 Love offers practical applications for consciously nurturing the love in a romantic partnership, without heteronormative thinking and gender-role assumptions. In weekly installments, this playful guide suggests bedrock principles for strengthening relationships and the heart. The exercises ask readers to stretch a bit beyond their boundaries while offering a wide range of ways to explore new avenues of applying love to everyday life. Whether the relationship is new or decades old, 52 Love provides 52 love lessons for couples of all ages, genders, backgrounds, or affection preferences.

Genres: Self Help, Relationships

188 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 14, 2025

Reviews

[Caroline Laredo · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love, One Week at a Time
Tonya Todd’s 52 Love is a delightful guide to nurturing connection in manageable weekly steps. With wisdom, warmth, and practical ideas, each bite-sized lesson helps couples or individuals grow closer and more intentional. A beautiful way to cultivate love throughout the year.
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[Joyce · Rating 5 out of 5]

I know nothing about blogs, podcasts, instagram, or any of that “high tech” stuff, so I never heard of this author, or “52 Love: Weekly Love Lessons in Bite-Sized Bits”. But boy am I glad I stumbled upon this AWESOME book and read it.

I read the entire book in one sitting because I wanted to have a comprehensive breakdown of the entire 52 weeks in order to write a good review. I must admit that even though I have been married 40 years, and am a senior citizen, this book gave me some FANTASTIC ideas. Just think what this will do for all you young people out there!

This book starts at the beginning of the year, but it is super easy to just jump in at whatever week of the year you are in when you buy this book. I found a lot of love-bites are easily adaptable to specific couples and their schedules and situations. The ideas are well thought out and doable, even on a budget.

Whether you are dating, together a short period of time, or married 40 years like me, I assure you that this book is well worth reading and following.

I don’t like to give spoilers in my reviews, but I must rave about the hair washing love-bite. It was SO detailed, I think I had a jump in my endorphins just reading the technique. It was simply beautiful and so romantic. My husband is the king of “ Week 11”, but until I read that chapter I honestly didn’t appreciate all the little things he constantly does for me, and how that is a way he expresses his love.

I think this book is worth buying for yourself, or as a gift for a friend or loved one. Each week of the year has a special, different idea to help you and your significant other connect or reconnect. I would dare go so far as to recommend this book for a single person to help them learn to love themselves better (think Miley Cyrus “Flowers”).

What’s even better is that this author has an entire section to use when this is a book club choice. I definitely think this would make a FABULOUS book club read.

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[The Bourbon-Sipping Bibliophile · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tonya Todd's 52 Love: Weekly Love Lessons in Bite-Sized Bits is a delightful and practical guide for couples seeking to nurture their relationships. This book offers a year's worth of weekly challenges and activities designed to strengthen bonds, spark intimacy, and keep the love alive.

What sets this book apart is its focus on small, intentional actions. Each week, readers are presented with a new prompt, ranging from simple gestures like writing love letters to more adventurous activities like planning a weekend getaway. The author's engaging writing style and relatable anecdotes make the book both informative and enjoyable.

One of the strengths of 52 Love is its versatility. The weekly challenges can be adapted to fit any couple's lifestyle and preferences. Whether you're newlyweds or longtime partners, you'll find something to inspire you. The author also emphasizes the importance of self-love and encourages readers to prioritize their own well-being.

While the book may not be revolutionary, it provides a refreshing and practical approach to relationship building. It's a reminder that love requires effort and intentionality, and that small acts of kindness can have a significant impact on a relationship.

If you're looking to add more love and connection to your life, 52 Love is a great resource. It's a fun, easy-to-follow guide that can help you and your partner create lasting memories.

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[Mulysa · Rating 4 out of 5]

The adorable little couple book "52 Love: Weekly Love Lessons in Bite-Sized Bits" is meant to be used throughout the duration of a full year. It is designed for couples looking to deepen their bond and discover more about their significant other through means of interesting topics and a variety of questions. Each lesson is straightforward and easy to concentrate on one topic at a time thanks to the weekly format. In addition to learning more about their partner's inner self, the exercises encourage couples to experiment with new ways of expressing love and gratitude for one another. The author's efforts to ensure that this book would be inclusive and applicable to people of all genders, backgrounds, and relationship types was beautifully incorporated ensuring the book feel personal to the widest audience possible!

One aspect I believe could improve the book is its physical design. The weeks follow the holidays observed throughout the year so if you do not start the book at the beginning of the year you're going to be out of whack. Being spiral-bound would allow couples to pick up the book at any point in the year without feeling that they are just jumping right into the middle of it which is what a person would have to do if they got this book say in the middle of the year. Despite this though, the content itself is wonderful. I feel it is a great way for couples to reconnect and deepen their bond through small, meaningful actions and conversations.

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[Tanya · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tonya Todd’s 52 Love: Weekly Love Lessons in Bite-Sized Bits is a delightful and insightful journey into the world of relationships. Designed to strengthen bonds and nurture intimacy, the book offers 52 weeks of love-themed activities and lessons that couples can easily integrate into their busy lives. Each lesson is presented in a concise and approachable manner, allowing couples to focus on connection without feeling overwhelmed.

One of the key strengths of 52 Love is how it breaks down potentially complex relationship dynamics into manageable, weekly tasks. The bite-sized nature of the lessons allows couples to focus on one aspect of their relationship at a time, fostering growth without pressure.

In a world where relationships can sometimes take a backseat to hectic daily routines, 52 Love serves as a gentle reminder to prioritise love, connection, and intimacy. These weekly lessons are a fantastic tool for couples looking to reignite the spark, deepen their understanding of each other, or simply spend more intentional time together.

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[LinaVer · Rating 5 out of 5]

It has been quite a while since I last read a "self-help" or just simply a non-fiction book. I wanted to ease into it again, and this book was perfect for that! It's written in a clear, simple, yet engaging style. The relationship and love tips are exactly how they sound from the title: bite-sized and to the point. I've already tried quite a few of them in my own relationship and can honestly recommend them because they work. Really, even one's relationship with one's self can benefit greatly from most if not all of these tips. Great book!

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[Jay Beau · Rating 4 out of 5]

*I got this book for free but this opinion is my own.*
I loved the ideas this book gave me. They were romantic in the most mundane way. It really worked for me. What I liked most about this book was that it would tell us why the activity would benefit us individually and then goes on to explain how much more it would benefit us more when we do it with a partner.
The only problem I saw with this was I would not be able to do all these activities if either me or my partner were shy.

[Alex · Rating 5 out of 5]

52 weekly lessons to enhance your relationship. Use love as a verb. This guide offers a weekly love lesson followed by love bites. The love bites section is a few follow up questions to ask yourself and each other that relate to that week’s lesson. I think this is a great way to make time for each other and improve your relationship.

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[Julie Hyslop · Rating 5 out of 5]

These nuggets of inspiration actually helped my relationship. They helped us get back to basics and understand that it’s not always the grand gestures that heal us and help us grow! The chapters are small and meant for week by week, but I read the whole thing in less than a month and put the actions into play straight away, it’s amazing how quick the turn around has been.

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[Rachel Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is full of lots of little lessons on how to reconnect with your partner. Whether its a newer relationship or one that has been going for years, there are lots of helpful tips to make the little moments count.

[Luciana Ruas · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bite-sized inspiration on how to bring you closer to your partner. Some good ideas if you can overlook the gender stereotypes peppered in.

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[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

52 weeks one year each week has a lesson along with thought provoking questions. I feel this is a must for couples to get closer to one another.

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[Bridgett Farrell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book contained some interesting and unique discussion prompts for couples to get closer to each other. My husband and I enjoyed using the prompts each week and found them to be a fast and easy read at the end of long and busy weeks. It's a great way to connect.

[Jill · Rating 5 out of 5]

This has so many good ideas for your relationships. It is worth keeping and using over and over again! I appreciated the way it was laid out which made it so easy to use.

[Molly Pritchard · Rating 5 out of 5]

These lessons and a couple simple questions are broken up into simple to read and understand chapters. I recommend reading one a day with your partner to bring you both closer. I love this approach.