**I voluntarily read an early copy of this title courtesy of NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review**

28 Dates is a quick, cute read and is the third book in Stacey Lynn's Crazy Love series, however it can easily be read as a standalone.

Jonas and Caitlin have had a friends with benefits relationship for quite some time. Caitlin is not into commitment, but Jonas wants more. When he bridges the topic with her, Caitlin shuts him down right away and he in turn walks away. They do remain friends, but its strained to say the least based on their past.

Caitlin works for an app developer and his newest invention is a dating app that he wants her to test. She reluctantly agrees and sets out to meet guys via the app. She goes on a few dates that are absolutely awful and a few that are okay. She ends up matching with a guy that she has a great time texting back and forth with. What she doesn't realize is that Jonas has approached her boss and he is the man behind the person she's matched with on the app. Is she going to be furious when she finds out or will she have finally come to her senses and figured out that they could have something real?

I enjoyed this book and read it very quickly, however I felt like Caitlin's issues were handled way too easily and quickly. We knew she had commitment issues and that they stemmed from her childhood, but I think having one conversation with a friend and she's magically over them is a little hard to swallow. It looks like there is going to be another book in this series and I do look forward to reading it as I've enjoyed this entire series.

First let me say, I loved this book so much, I think it might be my favorite so far. I think this is the first book I've ever read and out down at three percent in, I was already emotionally invested by this point. I think the fact that I was already feeling a strong enough connection to need to take a minute before diving back in says a lot about the fact that Caitlin and Jonas felt so real and like I was a part of their world.

There isn't much steam in this book, it starts out with a bit but then it kind of tapers off for a while. I didn't mind this because I was so focused on these two finding their way and Caitlin's fear of commitment trying to ruin a good thing for her. I think it was a nice change to have less steam and more of the story, don't get me wrong though, I'll be first in line for Stacey's next steamy read.

Overall this was a really fantastic love story, that was simply about two friends finding out whether or not crossing that line was going to work for them. I highly recommend this to anyone you wants to read a great love story.

I love a good friends to lovers story. So, with two years on friends with benefits under the H and h’s belts, I thought I’d see them as a couple instantly. To my surprise, I didn’t. They both had to grow on me, much like the Caitlin’s revelation about her feelings for Jonas. This one ended with me loving them together and feeling like it is a true HEA.

While it’s not my favorite of Ms. Lynn’s romances, it definitely worth the read.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

ARC received for review

Caitlin was the commitment phobe in this relationship. Jonas was yummy and so ready for Caitlin. He was willing to watch over her while she meets her 28 dates from a friend's dating app. She didn't go on 28 dates or if she did they don't tell us about all of them. Creepy toe boy was ewh. I was expecting more fire after the prologue, but didn't get it.

Overall not a bad story. I liked how the story started and ended. Good writing and story telling. Thanks!

Great book. This book has everything you want and more. Friends to lovers, great chemistry and a lot of laughs. Caitlin and Jonas have been friends with benefits for a while now but Jonas wants more and Caitlin doesn't.
Trey, Caitlin's friend develops a dating app and wants Caitlin to try it for 28 days before he puts it on the market. Caitlin's uncertain because she doesn't want a relationship but agrees to give it a try. After a few dates it's just not working out, after all Jonas is still on her mind. Jonas in the meantime is miserable without Caitlin but comes up with a plan to go on the app himself but just no picture. He wants Caitlin back and his love for her with stop at nothing. Can he make her fall in love with him or will someone else catch her eye?

I really enjoy this authors writing. She knows how to write characters with amazing chemistry, that's for sure! This book was enjoyable and I finished it pretty quickly. However, it was a little predictable.

I look forward to more from this author!

28 Dates by Stacey Lynn is book 3 in the Crazy Love series and can be read as a stand-a-lone. It tells the story of Caitlin and Jonas two friends with benefits. When Jonas asks for more from the relationship, she breaks it off.

In the meantime, she agrees to be the guinea pig for her boss’s new dating app. Once she starts seeing men from the app, let’s just say all does not go so well.

Jonas, on the other hand still has feelings for Caitlin and is hoping to change her mind. She has reservations of being with anyone, long-term, due to her upbringing and past experiences with men. Although, she has fears of being alone.

This is a fun, sweet, HEA second chance love story. You will route for Jonas and want Caitlin to get on board.

I always enjoy Ms. Lynn’s books and her characters are so much fun to read. I look forward to her next release.

Welcome to your next dating app and the story of Jonas and Cait. What a story it is!! Holy hell I loved this book. I'm a big Stacey Lynn fan and love her books, this one just wowed me. She definitely didn't draw in a straight line in this one! One amazing turn after the other, what an insanely great story.
Jonas and Cait are in a FWB relationship, two years running. She wants nothing more than that, afraid of commitment. When Jonas tells her he wants more, she freezes and he walks out. He also tells her he's met someone. Someone who will actually go out on a date with him. He's done and she's just lost the best thing that's ever happened to her. She has two best buds from college, she works for one of them as his assistant. He's an app developer, wealthy and very protective of Cait with good reason. Cait's backstory brings us the understanding of some of her behavior and is well written and woven through the story.
His completion and wanting to do a test run of this dating app, the places people together who are looking for long term commitment and he wants Cait to be the guinea pig for the first run. Cait of course balks. Being apart from Jonas is killing her, Jonas owns a bar/restaurant that she frequents and it's an awkward balance there. He's usually holed up in his office when she comes in, she knows his schedule and she knowing he's seeing someone else and has met her. She finally caves and agrees to try the app. This sets the scenario for the body of the story and all the twists and turns this one takes. Wowza, did it ever. Loaded with angst and some breath holding moments, I wasn't sure if I wanted to throw my kindle or smack them both. Stacey had me right on the edge of crazy and kept me there. What a story she tells in this one, with two amazing characters; a cast of fantastic support characters that I have to say I want to see more of and what an ending. Yes indeed, she just knocked this one right out of the park. Normally I like my angst on simmer but this, this was so worth my hair pulling and death gripping the kindle.
Well done Stacey! Fantastic story!

arc from NetGalley and publisher for an honest review

A cute and dare I say realistic take on the friends turn lovers trope. The romance years in the making, you can feel the strong connection between Caitlin and Jonas through the pages and how they were able to cope with their growing feelings felt very natural. My favorite portion of the series was the gradual built-up to the leads relationship which ultimately lead to their happily ever all. What more can I say? “28 Dates” was a fun and sexy read filled with lovable characters, great writing flow and steady relationship pace.

Cute

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Part of a series: Crazy Love
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

What I didn't like:
The H is in love with the h, but has a 6 month long relationship with another woman.

I look forward to reading more from this author.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.

Different kind of 2nd chance at love

Stacey Lynn’s 28 Dates was an easy read, there just wasn’t anything that stood out in the story that made it extra special. I’m not a fan of stories where the hero and heroine spend most of their time apart from each other which is how it felt with Caitlin and Jonas. While not a favorite I would definitely read the writer again.
I received an advance reader copy.

From the cover to the last page this book is a must read. This was the first book I've read by Stacey Lynn and I can't wait to read more.

This book has it all - spicy, sweet, and laugh out loud one-liners. A twist on a second-chance romance that leaves you swoony and ready to find your own Jonas.

Can't wait for the second installment in this new series!

Review coming soon to my blog.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book to leave an honest review. This is the third book of Stacey Lynn's that I have read and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. She has an excellent writing style and really keeps the reader engaged. There is always some great humor and I love the relationships that are developed in the book.

This book follows Jonas, a bar owner, and Caitlin, a personal assistant with major relationship issues. So to start with, Jonas and Caitlin have had a friends with benefits relationship for a couple of years. Jonas wants more from Caitlin and when she can't put her heart out there, he "moves" on. Six months down the road, Caitlin has not gotten over Jonas, who is now in a new relationship, and decides to be a tester on the new dating app her boss has created. Little does she know that Jonas broke up with his new girlfriend (because she wasn't Caitlin). Once Jonas hears about Caitlin's plan, he decides to try to win her over via the dating app...but in disguise.

There is much confusion on Caitlin's part as she realizes she let Jonas get away and starts to fall for a guy through the dating app who is very vague but seems to know her well. When she finds out the truth, will Jonas' plan backfire? And with her very jaded past, can Caitlin put her heart out there?

Great story and very fast and fun read. I would definitely recommend all of Stacey Lynn's books but this one was excellent.

Caitlin and Jonas have had a strictly casual sexual relationship for almost two years when he declares his feelings for her. She immediately ends things and he starts dating an adorable nurse. Did she just make the biggest mistake of her life? When her friend and boss asks her to beta test his new dating app she reluctantly agreed to start dating again, but little did she know that Jonas was going to use this opportunity to win her back.

I loved everything about this book except the truly awful cover.

**4.5 Stars**

I really enjoy this author's writing style and I really enjoyed these characters and this story. I loved that Jonas was a little more invested in his friends with benefits relationship than Caitlin, and that he wanted more since often times it's the other way around, so I enjoyed the role reversal.

My heart did break for Jonas though when he had to take a step back in order for he and Caitlin to eventually be able to find their way towards their HEA. This story does show that sometimes the best things are worth waiting for. I absolutely loved the ending and overall found the story very engaging. I need to go back and read the other books in the series now!!!

I really enjoyed this book. It was almost a second chance book.
Caitlin and Jonas were friends with benefits for two years. He wanted more. She couldn't give it to him. He left her to find it elsewhere. Fast forward to six months later.... he's not happy with his girlfriend. She's not happy being alone . Her friend Trey wants her to try out his new dating app. Jonas decides he need to get back with Caitlin but wants more....
Will they find their ways back to each other??
It was a fun , flirty, feel good book.

28 Dates by Stacey Lynn was cute and sweet. Caitlin and Jonas are friends with benefits but Jonas wants more. Caitlin is afraid of commitment and breaks it off. They remain friends, sort of. Caitlin's boss asks her to test his dating app and Jonas joins without her knowing. They get matched and Jonas tries to win her heart via text, while watching her go on 28 dates with random dudes. Eventually Caitlin finds out the dude she likes from the app is Jonas. She's not pissed that he sort of lied. She's very wooed. Then HEA, baby. (Actually babies. Nice epilogue. I know a lot of people think baby epilogues are unnecessary. And they are. But I still like them.)

I felt like the book kind of glossed over Caitlin's issues. She has parental problems and she just kind of magically gets over it after one conversation with her friend. And Jonas dates another girl after Caitlin rejects him at the beginning. He breaks up with the other woman before he starts going after the Heroine again, but I just don't like any other woman drama.

I give this book 4 Stars. I enjoyed the writing style and the side characters. I will probably track down the other books in this series.

Oh, and I have to say, I freaking hated the cover on the ARC. I don't know if it will end up being the final cover, but I'm guessing it will because it has the same look as another book in the series. It made me expect a very different book. I was happily surprised that the book didn't deliver on the promise of the cover.

I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This was a great book! Caitlin and Jonas starts off the book as friends with benefits but he ends it because he wants more but she doesn’t. Fast forward some and Jonas ends up in a relationship, and Caitlin agrees to test out her boss’ new dating app. While some dates go comically and relatably wrong, some are great! And in the end, Caitlin gets her happily ever after - but with whom? I definitely recommend this book!

This was such a good read! Such a cute twist and I really enjoyed the love story. The writing was great too. Thank you to netgalley for the ARC!