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The True Love Experiment

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“Another winning romance from Lauren, full of big laughs, a few tears, and some seriously steamy scenes.” – Kirkus, Starred Review

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Sparks fly when a romance novelist and a documentary filmmaker join forces to craft the perfect Hollywood love story and take both of their careers to the next level—but only if they can keep the chemistry between them from taking the whole thing off script—from the  New York Times  bestselling authors of  The Soulmate Equation  and  The Unhoneymooners .

Felicity “Fizzy” Chen is lost. Sure, she’s got an incredible career as a beloved romance novelist with a slew of bestsellers under her belt, but when she’s asked to give a commencement address, it hits her: she hasn’t been practicing what she’s preached.

Fizzy hasn’t ever really been in love. Lust? Definitely. But that swoon-worthy, can’t-stop-thinking-about-him, all-encompassing feeling? Nope. Nothing. What happens when the optimism she’s spent her career encouraging in readers starts to feel like a lie?

Connor Prince, documentary filmmaker and single father, loves his work in large part because it allows him to live near his daughter. But when his profit-minded boss orders him to create a reality TV show, putting his job on the line, Connor is out of his element. Desperate to find his romantic lead, a chance run-in with an exasperated Fizzy offers Connor the perfect solution. What if he could show the queen of romance herself falling head-over-heels for all the world to see? Fizzy gives him a hard pass—unless he agrees to cast the contestants according to a list of romance archetypes. When he says yes, and production on The True Love Experiment begins, Connor wonders if that perfect match will ever be in the cue cards for him, too.

The True Love Experiment  is the book fans have been waiting for ever since Fizzy’s debut in the  New York Times  bestselling  Soulmate Equation. But when the lights come on and all eyes are on her, it turns out the happily ever after Fizzy had all but given up on might lie just behind the camera.

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The True Love Experiment Paperback – February 13, 2024

• Print length 496 pages
• Language English
• Publisher Gallery Books
• Publication date February 13, 2024
• Dimensions 5.31 x 1.3 x 8.25 inches
• ISBN-10 1982173440
• ISBN-13 978-1982173449
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• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Gallery Books (February 13, 2024)
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Paperback ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1982173440
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1982173449
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
• Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 1.3 x 8.25 inches
• #1,610 in Contemporary Women Fiction
• #2,641 in Romantic Comedy (Books)
• #9,129 in Contemporary Romance (Books)

About the author

Christina lauren.

Christina Lauren is the combined pen name of longtime writing partners and best friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, the New York Times, USA TODAY, and #1 Internationally bestselling authors of the Beautiful and Wild Seasons series, Dating You / Hating You, Autoboyography, Love and Other Words, Roomies, Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating,The Unhoneymooners, The Soulmate Equation, Something Wilder and The True Love Experiment. You can find them online at ChristinaLaurenBooks.com, @ChristinaLauren on Instagram, or @ChristinaLauren on Twitter.

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Customers find the storyline cute, different, and unique. They also describe the writing style as unabashed, open, and vulnerable. Readers describe the characters as smart, endearing, and perceptive. They describe the chemistry as incredible. Customers also appreciate the witty banter, emotional tone, and warmth. They find the characters wonderful. Opinions are mixed on the plot, with some finding it likeable and funny, while others say it's predictable with a little twist.

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Customers find the book funny, quick-witted, and endearing. They also say the story is cute and well-written. Customers also mention that the concept is cute, well-done, and well written. They appreciate the quirky characters and great writing.

"This novel brought me so much laughter and joy !I loved the banter, yearning, tension, and the communication between Fizzy and Connor...." Read more

"...(great plot/writing, believable fun and non-toxic characters, and great chemistry)..." Read more

"...Connor and Fizzy’s story doesn’t disappoint at all. The witty banter is amazing and I found myself laughing frequently...." Read more

"...I really liked the character Fizzy. She is hilarious and quick-witted and I kind of want to be her when I grow up...." Read more

Customers find the love story cute, flirty, and bingeable. They also say the main characters are effusive and spontaneous.

"...The solution and grand gesture was a great ending ...." Read more

"...( great plot/writing , believable fun and non-toxic characters, and great chemistry)..." Read more

"...The supporting characters are wonderful. This is a fun take on the romance genre and reality dating shows...." Read more

"...It may have helped me like this one more. This was an easy romantic , read with a little bit of spice." Read more

Customers find the characters wonderful, sweet, and strong. They also say the heroine is quirky, smart, and talented.

"...(great plot/writing, believable fun and non-toxic characters , and great chemistry)..." Read more

"...It’s beautiful watching her character grow . I love that we get dual prospectives: Connor and Fizzy POV chapters...." Read more

"I loved the main characters and the different perspectives. Such a cute read. The perfect read after a long fantasy book 😍..." Read more

"...A romance writer on a dating show 🤌🏽 All the contestants were really sweet but I cheered for none of them!..." Read more

Customers find the writing style very easy to read, and say the dialogue flows well. They also appreciate Fizzy's complexity, honesty, and transparency.

"...This was an easy romantic, read with a little bit of spice ." Read more

"...Overall, it was a feel-good, light read for a nice mental/emotional vacation." Read more

"...It did so many things I love about the genre and it was a quick fun read ." Read more

" Easy reading book once you get past the first 60 or so pages.Spice level is a 1Romance is an easy 4..." Read more

Customers find the emotional tone of the book full of emotion and warmth. They also say the vibe feels entertaining and real.

"...joke delivery, you will find tons of laughs in this book, lots of heart and cute moments between Fizzy and Connor and the characters we know from..." Read more

"...Fizzy is bold and honest, funny and loving , and Connor is a divorced dad who does his best to be present for his daughter...." Read more

"... Heartwarming , evocative and just ‘all the right feels’, this story is just the ticket to warming your heart and buoying your belief in True Love...." Read more

"...Wonderful characters, interesting plot and lots of heat and laughter !! Highly recommend!!" Read more

Customers find the chemistry between Fizzy and Connor incredible and off the charts.

"...(great plot/writing, believable fun and non-toxic characters, and great chemistry ) and The True Love Experiment had me from all angles...." Read more

"...I liked the pairing of Fizzy and Connor- the chemistry was believable to me . The end made the book for me, though...." Read more

"...It was lighthearted and Fizzy+Connor had the best chemistry and banter together , I just died when she kept calling him by any other name and his..." Read more

"...Oh, Fizzy and Conner, how I loved you!! Your chemistry was amazing , and I thoroughly enjoyed watching your relationship develop...." Read more

Customers find the book smart, endearing, and self-aware. They also appreciate the awesome HEA for Fizzy and Conner.

"...The concept of this book is genius . Fizzy is a romance writer, so they find 8 guys who have male main character energy...." Read more

"...All the feels and an awesome HEA for Fizzy and Conner ." Read more

"...Fizzy is who I wish to be as an adult. She is confident, quirky, smart , and oh so very talented. She is the lead...." Read more

"Fun and clever and feels like a front row seat in a rom-com. Quick dialog and fast pace makes this a fun read for a summer night." Read more

Customers are mixed about the plot. Some find the character likeable and funny, while others say some aspects were predictable.

"...This is classic, perfect, sizzly , funny, fabulous CLo...." Read more

"...So cute and sweet and swoony ! The grand gesture at the end was amazing, I loved it. Left me smiling!" Read more

"... Some aspects were predictable , but there is a little twist, too, which made it interesting...." Read more

" Fizzy is so incredibly likeable and funny. The author, Christina Lauren, knows how to develop an interesting character. I enjoyed this book so much!" Read more

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About The Author

Christina Lauren is the combined pen name of longtime writing partners and best friends Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billings, the  New York Times ,  USA TODAY , and #1 internationally bestselling authors of the Beautiful and Wild Seasons series,  Autoboyography ,  Love and Other Words ,  Roomies ,  Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating ,  The Unhoneymooners ,  The Soulmate Equation ,  Something Wilder ,  The True   Love Experiment  and  The Paradise Problem . You can find them online at ChristinaLaurenBooks.com or @ChristinaLauren on Instagram.

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• Publisher: Gallery Books (February 13, 2024)
• Length: 496 pages
• ISBN13: 9781982173449

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