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Lieben lassen is the erotic romance novel from authors Ariane Sommer and Roman Libbertz. Published in September 2015 it is notable for its explicit erotic scenes and unusual writing technique. The story's narration alternates between the perspectives of the male and the female protagonists. Alex Mondo (written by Ariane Sommer), is a rising photography star in the international art scene. In her works the twenty-eight year old documents her often dark and violent sexual encounters with varying men. Her life is overshadowed by the fear of the outbreak of the genetic blindness her father passed on to her. Tom Weiss (written by Roman Libbertz), mid-30s, is the Creative Director of a thriving advertising agency. On the surface he lives the dream of the classic alpha male: he has a successful career, plenty of money and is surrounded by beautiful women. But this façade merely hides a man suffering from the superficiality and meaninglessness of his life. At a business dinner in Rome their paths collide. After the ensuing one night stand and subsequent encounters fueled by drugs, orgies and art exhibitions they have to decide: love or loneliness?