Lost Until Love: Learning to Find Myself Again - The Sunday Times Bestseller

by Olivia Bowen

*AS FEATURED ON OLIVIA'S NEW ITV2 SHOW, OLIVIA & PARENTHOOD*

In the summer of 2026, it will be ten years since Olivia Bowen appeared on the second series of Love Island finishing as runner up with her partner Alex. The couple are now the longest standing success story of the show's entire history - now married with two beautiful children, Abel, 3 years and Siena Grace, 3 months.

The last decade for Olivia has been a very different experience from her first 20 years on this planet, her early years being peppered with family disruption, teenage rebellion, and unhealthy relationships, where she suffered emotional domestic abuse, and battled with depression and anxiety.

In Lost Until Love, Olivia reflects on her life, sharing with her devoted followers exactly what life was like before her reality TV experience, the unseen bits, what the show taught her, how life is an ever changing challenge but also how Olivia has created a blueprint for a future love-filled adventure that she hopes will enlighten something in readers to encourage them to seek out their turning point and love for life. Olivia also explores her journey of motherhood, as well as the sad loss of her twin daughter while pregnant with Siena Grace and how this has changed her outlook on life and her future.

Lost until Love is a love letter to Olivia's younger self; it might be Olivia's own story but the hope and learnings between these pages are for every person who wants to own, learn, and turn their story into a life well lived and loved.

212 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 2, 2026

Reviews

[Laura Swift · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this! It was such a nostalgic listen and took me right back to the golden days of Love Island. Listening to Olivia narrate made is great and the bonus chapter with Alex was such a lovely extra. Definitely recommend the audiobook!

[Kellie Simpson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this so much! Listened to the audio which is always good when someone is telling you their story in their own words. I’ve loved Olivia ever since love island and have followed her since. Listening to her story, and hearing the emotion in her voice when talking about Alex, her children and her family and friends made me feel emotional too! Also loved the bonus chapter with Alex too. Great listen on my journey from Scotland to Devon this week.

[Rosalyn Hall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I took this book on holiday and it was a nice easy read. I really do love both Olivia and Alex and think they seem such a sweet and lovely couple. Didn’t find the book overly exciting however and it didn’t leave me feeling like I wanted more or like I was desperate to find out what happens next. Some of it didn’t seem very well written and was quite repetitive. But it’s worth a read and a good holiday book.

[Nicola Pennell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this! Listened as an audio book and was great to hear Olivia’s story being read by herself, and loved the bonus of Alex joining for a chapter too. They were my favourite couple on Love Island and this was a great book to listen to - Olivia almost reminds me of myself and my relationship with my boyfriend.

[Ash’s Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was so gorgeous! I loved listening to the audiobook! It made me cry and laugh out loud. The lessons and tips were spot on and have certainly helped remind me what is important. And you don’t get bloopers with a paperback! I loved it 😍

[Amber Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow such a good insightful read and if your a fan of Olivia I would 100% recommend this

[Ellesse Steadman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this - I made the mistake of listening on audiobook, maybe not so safe crying along with Olivia when driving 🤣

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

If your a fan of Olivia then your enjoy this.

[Nicole Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Watched Olivia when she was on Love Island so thought I’d check out her book. Overall not a bad book but also nothing fascinating about it but an easy listen!