I voluntarily read an advanced review copy of this book

This book was interesting because it discussed that age old assumption that best friends make the best partners/suiters. I liked that this discussed both the good the bad and the ugly of when you decide to tightrope along the boundaries of the relationship.

I thought this book was good because both Brit and Hunter were great characters. Hunter was great because he knew all the moves and hey I guess sharing is caring right? Brit was great because she had a problem many women face...she is trying to get out of the friend zone and into the forever zone! Will they succeed in their new teacher and student relationship? Read and find out!

It has been a very long time since I have read a book by Lauren Lane, but I am glad to be back and dive head first into her writing that I have always loved.

Lauren's writing style is always fresh and unique and I Think I Love You is no different.

It's sweet, it's sexy, it's steamy, and it's filled with all of the feels that I love from A LL book. Once I started reading I couldn't put it down. Page after page I feel more in love with this story.

At times I was ready to pull my hair out in frustration, and in others I was jumping for joy and rooting the characters on.

I loved every moment, and I couldn't put this book down.

I have said this before, and I will say it again, I am a Lauren Lane fan for life. #LL4L

I Think I Love You is one of the most fun and spirited friends to lovers story I’ve had the pleasure of reading. I can’t recall previously reading Layne, however, I’ve thoroughly dusted off the remnants from the rock I’ve undoubtedly been under and am grateful my first foray into her funny, entertaining writing finally came along.

Brit is unlucky in love and dammit to hell, she’s getting older and has plans for romance and babies- with no prospective soulmate in sight.

Forget soulmate, there isn’t a man in sight who hasn’t friend zoned her or dated her-and either dumped her for greener pastures or the relationship sparks fail to launch and they inevitably crash and burn.

When I requested to review an ARC of I Think I Love You, I didn't know it's the last in a series of office romances. I only wanted to finally read a Lauren Layne book as I've heard so much about her.
Even though I was given the galley early, it got buried under my insurmountable Mt. TBR. I finally read it nearly two months after its launch. Unfortunately, it was after reading an excellent friends-to-lovers romance that has none of the problematic elements I Think I Love You has - the heroine is a direct subordinate of the hero and there's a slew of secondary characters whose books I haven't read yet. Those are the reasons why I didn't give this book the full five stars.

Other than those, I enjoyed this book. I liked the fact that even though Hunter is Brit's boss, there is no power imbalance between them. There's consent in every sexual encounter they had. More than consent, Hunter actually listened to Brit's cues. I also liked the slow build-up of their mutual realization that they've always meant to be more than friends. And, although I was slightly overwhelmed by all the named characters, I like that the binds of friendship are strong in this book as well as the family ties.

As far as sampling Lauren Layne's books, I Think I Love You works fine. The writing is smooth and actually quite engaging with witty dialogues and evocative narration. I'll gladly pick up more of her books from now on.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher.

You know - who better to see if your dating skills totally suck than your best guy friend. Right? Well in this instance it's the perfect way for Brit to have Hunter help her with her dating faux pas because she's having no luck finding "Mr. Right."

Now let's just say that these two really didn't see each other as dating material. That doesn't mean that it stays that way though. Once you finally see someone as attractive and those pheromones start seeping in it's hard to pull away.

But that's not the purpose of this exercise is it? They're suppose to be helping Brit learn how to date...not learning how they'd work as a couple.

This book is a cute friends to lovers book. I enjoyed the characters and think you will too!

I Think I Love You is a fun, humorous romance. Brit is having a problem finding a relationship that has a spark. Hunter is a player who has his choice of women. They happen to be BFF. Brit wants to understand what she's doing wrong, so she convinces Hunter to be her coach to help her find a relationship with spark. As they go on practice dates and seductions, they both forget that they're just practicing, but neither wants the other to know, because they don't want to ruin their friendship. Very entertaining and light-hearted read. I really enjoyed it!

As a series conclusion which brings together all the previous couples and updates their status, I Think I Love You works. I do not think the friends to lovers romance at the heart of the book is very strong, I would not choose this book as a stand alone. It is, however, a light satisfying read and an overall entertaining conclusion to the Oxford Series, which I do recommend.

Ahhh, I ADORE best friends to lovers and this one was so well done! I love every thing that Lauren Layne writes, she can do no wrong. Brit and Hunter were absolutely fantastic together. They had so much sexual tension and so damn hot together. I Think I Love You is passionate, steamy, emotional, and the PERFECT friends-to-lovers story. It's a definite must-read from Lauren Layne.

This was a sweet typical Lauren Layne novel. Although the whole love coach plot has been done before, it’s still possible to make a fresh attempt at it. I would say the setting, pace, and banter, etc of this series is becoming predictable and the familiar characters popping in and out is tiresome, which is to be expected when it’s like the 20th novel in a row in interconnected series. I think the character of Hunter and his development was unexpected, in the sense that it’s wasn’t a normal progression. It just felt a bit random, like oh hey he actually isn’t this super New York guy like everyone else in the series and he wants to go back home. I just felt like that was sudden.

What's a girl to do when everything she tries gets the same disastrous results? Well, that's what friends are for. You call on them in time of need. This was exactly what Brit did. She just could not have anticipated that the lessons she required or the person she asked to help would be the answer to the things bothering her. She was never meant to be with those other men. She was made for this one man and it took the lessons and the aftermath for them both to finally come to the understanding that no one else would do.

Hunter and Brit were friends but these lessons show them both that lovers is where they both belong with each other. LL did her job giving a rom-com of friends-to-lovers and a story behind it all. This was another trek in NYC and Oxford with the men and women that make you feel at home and like a friend.

Another great story by Lauren Layne. She never fails to surprise you with the direction her stories go. You never really know what to expect. Her characters are always on point and so realistic. Can’t wait to get my hands on her next book.
Thanks NetGalley for the arc in exchange for my honest review.

I'm such a HUGE Lauren Layne fan and I have adored every title in the Oxford/Stiletto universe. Knowing this was the end of the series made me a little sad to be honest. However, that feeling didn't last once I dove into this book. Lauren Layne did a superb job of wrapping up a series and making me smile even though it was the end.

I loved Brit and Hunter. Friends to lovers is one of my favorite tropes out there and this story is the perfect example of why. These two know each other, trust each other and love each other as friends. When things begin to shift between them they have a great support group to rely on-when they'd usually rely on each other, so that was fun.

There's chemistry between these two for sure. Their sexy times are sexy and I love their banter outside of the bedroom. They just work.

I didn't see this ending coming and it made me a bit sad. However, the epilogue had me laughing and crying all at once which is absolutely something this author has made me do in the past. This series has a special place in my heart and I loved this book. I would absolutely recommend this title.

Four stars: A cute novel that utilizes the best friends to lovers trope.

After another break up, Brit is beginning to wonder what is wrong with her? She is tired of being placed in the friend zone by guys. In an effort to try and catch a guy, Brit and her friends cook up a plan. Brit must find someone to coach her in the fine art of seduction, and who better to help her than her best friend, Hunter. Unfortunately, Hunter isn’t on board with the plan to make his best friend Brit into an irresistible temptress, but he finally goes along with the idea. What neither one of them expects is for feelings to change. Do they dare take their friendship to another level, ruining a good thing?
What I Liked:
*This is the fifth book in Lauren Layne’s Oxford Series, but I was able to dive in without a problem as each book is a companion novel. I like the characters, the friendships, the office camaraderie and the romance. A quick, cute and fun read.
*The romance was wonderful. What better than an adorable friends to lovers romance? Hunter and Brit have been best friends for years. They are completely comfortable with one another, and they know everything about one another. When the seduction lessons take a romantic turn, things spice up. It was a delight to watch these two fall in love. A lovely romance.
*I hadn’t read the previous four books in the series, but it wasn’t a problem at all. There are plenty of catch ups on all the characters, and I am certain if I had read the other books, I would have enjoyed seeing them down the road. Ms. Layne did a great job of providing plenty of background information on the other characters without bogging down the story. It was fun to get to know all the secondary characters and to learn a little about their relationships.
*After the romance heats up, I was waiting for the big stumble. Luckily, I was pleasantly surprised. There was a tiny hitch, but nothing overly dramatic. It was such a surprise.
*The ending was satisfying. It ends in a great place, and it seems that this was the series finale. A great ending.
And The Not So Much:
*This was predictable. It was apparent from the get go what was going to happen, and there really weren’t any big surprises.
*I was annoyed at Hunter for making his big decision and waiting so long to tell Brit. He needed a smack to the side of the head.

I Think I Love You was a quick, fun read that featured the tried and true friends to lovers romance. I liked that I was able to jump in and enjoy this without having read the other books since it is a companion series. Great characters, friendships and a hot romance. Pick this up when you want something light and flirty.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own, and I was not compensated for this review.
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This is the final book in a series of books about the employees of Oxford and Stiletto magazines. After reading this book, I am eager to go back and read the other books! Brit and Hunter are best friends, so Brit feels comfortable asking Hunter to help her become more desirable to men. Brit is tired of being seen as "one of the guys" and wants to meet a guy she can settle down with. Hunter reluctantly agrees to help her, but finds himself seeing her in a new light. After kissing, they decide to try being friends with benefits, but both of them find themselves falling in love even as they fight it. When Hunter needs to go back to Kansas City to help run the family business, they both realize how much they mean to each other and decide to try having a real relationship. I knew they would get together eventually and it was fun to follow along

Not my favorite. Although I like the Best Friends into Lovers troupe, there was something rather underdeveloped about Brits & Hunter’s relationship. Some parts went on far too long (ex. info dumping at the beginning) while others not long enough. I thought it was cute but a little predictable, such as in the convenient setup aka no work policy on dating (??).

This is the fifth book in the Oxford Novel Series. It's located in NYC and features best friends Brit and Hunter. Brit hasn't been lucky in the world of men so she convinces her BBF and boss, Hunter to teach her the art of seducing men. He proves to be an excellent teacher and it's not long before they progress from friends to friends with benefits and then more. A cute book with lots of sexy scenes and explosive chemistry. Their back and forth banter was cute. I read an advance reader copy via Net Galley and voluntarily chose to write a review.

There are many reasons by Lauren Layne is a Go To author for me. I simply love her writing and the way she packs a punch in every love story. She excels at the Enemies to Lovers and Friends to Lovers story line delivery, and with Hunter and Brit, she gives us that slow-burn besties story that soothed this readers soul.

Everyone at Oxford Magazine knows that Hunter and Brit are not only boss and subordinate, but also the best of friends. When Brit decides she needs some help in the art of seduction she knows she trust no one other then Hunter to help her out. While the premise isn't entirely unique, Layne always adds her signature "pow" moment. This comes where someone who is in denial, or just being an idiot, spouts words that should have been kept in their inside voice. People are scared and not always considerate, and they decide they know best. Clearly being in love with your best friend means that you are risking so very much.

Hunter and Brits path from friends to more is a fun, sweet and heart-string tugging experience. While Brit isn't necessarily lacking confidence, it's clear she doesn't see her potential and is left wondering why she doesn't feel like she's able to keep a boyfriend. When Hunter is made aware as to why that could be the case, well he's forced to see the truth in their relationship and just what he needs to do to secure both his and Brits happiness.

I Think I love You is a wonderful conclusion to the Oxford series. As always, I can't wait to see what Lauren Layne has next up her writing sleeve!

I think most readers know how this book will end, but the point is the way the author take you on the journey to the end. Brit Robbins knows dating is hard and especially in New York City, she thought she would have it figured out by age thirty, not. She decides to ask the one person who she figures will give her honest tips, and pointers to help her. That person is Hunter Cross. They are best friends and have gone out on fake dates, and even at times meet the other ones dates. When he agrees to help he becomes blown away the night he is at her place when she gives him a fashion show of her outfits, and it is there that he begins to see her the real her. When she begins to go out on a few dates he becomes obsessed with the idea that he will be losing her, and when one night he shows up at her place unannounced he begins the transformation of a man wanting to be with a women and now having to find the way to let her know. The author takes you on a nice journey with good characters along the way. A very good book.

The Story in a Nutshell: After yet another potential relationship goes up in smoke, Brit Robbins decides to change her game plan to find Mr. Right. She asks her best friend, Hunter Cross to help her become more seductive and irresistible to other men. After all what harm could it do to have the guy who friend zoned her years ago teach her how to be irresistible right?



Overall reaction to the story? Layne takes a bit more time than most friends-to-lovers romances in showing the emotional transition from best friends to lovers all while keeping it interesting, fun, and sexy. Brit and Hunter were solid as friends, they made dang good friends but without knowing it, their friendship always had that “But there could be more” vibe that would ultimately crush any potential relationships these two could have with anyone else. They were just clueless about it for most of the book.


I enjoyed Brit and Hunter as friends and as a couple. Their friendship felt so natural but there was this underlying, subtle note of something more that I enjoyed too. What I really loved about these two was how the author showed how solid their friendship was instead of just having the characters constantly reiterate how good they were as friends. These two were always there for one another and not just in a superficial way. I enjoyed the way Layne presented another kind of love aside from the romantic kind: The love between two friends.


Of course, when Brit and Hunter did decide to cross the line between friends and lovers it proved to be just as natural as their friendship. These two just worked so well as a romantic couple but I liked that it wasn’t easy for them to just switch into thinking of each other in that way. It gave the story a realistic, albeit predictable conflict. I didn’t want it to be easy for them to fall in love but I didn’t want over the top drama either and this worked out perfectly. Their mutual friends all saw what they denied for years but for the most part let them muddle through things on their own and that was something else I really appreciated. The secondary characters provided the humor and encouragement that Brit and Hunter sometimes needed to lighten up their mood.


Click It or Skip It? I Think I Love You was an entertaining delight, Hunter and Brit’s relationship had its ups and downs but it’s one of the ones I felt a tad envious over in the best way.

This is such a good friends to lover story! When Brit is having problems in her love life Hunter comes to her aide on how to attract the right man! But then their relationship blurs and feelings come to the forefront. Can these two be friends and have a love interest that will stand the test of time? I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book through Netgalley for an honest review.