The Hardest Love is the second studio album by Australian singer and songwriter Dean Lewis, released on 4 November 2022.

[1] The Voice of London said "Dean Lewis uses his music to strip his soul bare for everyone to see.

While it has a similar feel to his debut, this album will connect with people worldwide, bringing both pain and comfort to many."

They also noted "While on his first album he focused more around romance, here there is a heavy theme of death, grief and his deepest anxieties.

"[5] Chantal Dalebroux from U Music said "The album is a haze of heartbreak, tumultuous times and relatability.