We've a copy of The Love Delusion by John Karter in paperback up for grabs.

Closing date: 30/09/2026

We've a copy of The Love Delusion by John Karter, an analysis of what exactly is going on when we fall in love.

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Last year saw a film release on how intense love can be. What was it called?

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1. This competition is only open to UK residents, excluding BOOM's friends and family and anyone else directly associated with this promotion.

2. The prize is a copy of the book The Love Delusion. We have one copy in total to give away.

3. The winner will be drawn at random from all the correct entries, and only they will be contacted personally. The prize must be taken as stated and cannot be deferred. There will be no cash alternatives.

4. One entry per person - and yes, we will check. If we find that you have entered multiple times, we will disqualify you from this competition. Repeat offenders will be disqualified from entering future competitions. And we don't like robots, so we investigate multiple entries and entries suspected as being from robots will be deleted.

5. Closing date for entries is midnight on 30/09/2026.

6. Winners will be notified within 7 days by email. If a winner does not respond with their posting details 7 days after we sent them the initial notification email, their prize will be offered to another person following a subsequent further draw. This process will repeat until somebody responds and tells us where to send the prize. If you're entering, please remember to check your emails!

About The Love Delusion:

Are you one of the millions duped into believing there is one person determined by the fates for you, a soul mate you will love forever and a day? Prepare to throw away all your long-held beliefs about ‘falling in love’, as author and psychotherapist John Karter exposes the Hollywood myth of eternal bliss with ‘the one’ as delusional and dangerous.

In a ground-breaking analysis of what is really going on when we say we have ‘fallen in love’, The Love Delusion reveals the commercial forces that fuel this great lie, as well as the brain chemicals, psychological forces and subconscious motivation behind it, plus the damage it inflicts in terms of broken relationships and unfulfilled human potential. The delusional form of love, as portrayed in movies, romantic novels and pop songs, is contrasted with genuine, mature love and how it can be achieved.

The Love Delusion is published by Troubador Publishing and is released on 28th August, RRP: 10.99