Book Summary
In the heart of Buenos Aires, a love that was meant to last a lifetime is just the beginning of the story.
When a young, heartbroken Estaban arrives in a vibrant new neighborhood, he finds more than just a new home he finds a kindred spirit in the girl next door, Isabella. Their friendship, forged in the fires of childhood innocence, blossoms into a love that will carry them through the triumphs of a celebrated football career, the joys of marriage, and the birth of their children.
But when a tragic accident shatters their perfect world, their love is put to the ultimate test. Faced with a future they never imagined, Estaban and Isabella must find the strength to not only rebuild their lives, but to fall in love all over again.
Spanning over sixty years and three generations, Love Below the Equator is an epic, heartwarming, and inspirational family saga that explores the enduring power of love, the resilience of the human spirit, and the beautiful, messy, and imperfect, and utterly-perfect, moments that make a life.
For anyone who has ever believed in the power of a love that lasts forever, this is a story that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
Author Bio (Short)
Andrew Hutchins is an American author and poet whose work explores love, legacy,
resilience, and human connection.
He is the author of Love Below the Equator, a sweeping novel set in Buenos Aires,
Argentina, following Esteban and Isabella—two children who meet at eight years old
and grow into a love that spans generations.
His other works include Food Was My Mistress, Walter & Me, and Words That Move
Mountains.
Andrew splits his time between Salt Lake City and Atlanta, though Atlanta will always
be home.
About the Author
Andrew Hutchins is a poet and storyteller whose work centers on love, legacy, and
the quiet moments that shape a life.
His novel Love Below the Equator is a generational love story set in Buenos Aires,
Argentina. Beginning with two eight-year-olds, Esteban and Isabella, the novel traces
a bond that matures over time—tested by distance, circumstance, and change, yet
strengthened by devotion.
Andrew is also the author of Food Was My Mistress, a candid reflection on desire
and self-awareness; Walter & Me, a deeply personal tribute to family, faith, and
legacy; and Words That Move Mountains, a poetry collection rooted in truth,
courage, and growth.
He splits his time between Salt Lake City and Atlanta, though Atlanta remains home.
