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I was lucky enough to get an ARC copy, thank you NetGalley

I’ve been waiting with baited breath for this book. The Soulmate Equation is one of my favorite romances of all time and I knew immediately that Fizzy needed (demanded) her own sorry! She was so much more than just a side character, she was her own main character!

This book was a love letter to romance readers everywhere. Fizzy’s story and her journey to finding true love was funny, exciting, heartfelt, sexy, and vulnerable. And I couldn’t have imagined a better hero for her! Conner was swoooony and so perfect for her in every way. The yin to her yang.

Christina Lauren never disappoints, they are one of my autobuy authors for sure!

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Thank you to Christina Lauren, Gallery Books, and Net Galley for an ARC!

I was a bit nervous going into The True Love Experiment wouldn't live up to my love for The Soulmate Equation... and instead it KNOCKED The Soulmate Equation out of the park for me. This book was SO funny and I fell in love with Fizzy and Connor instantly. The character growth was so amazing to read and the relationship between them felt so genuine. It was cheesy, but in the best way, and I absolutely ate it up.

I loved the little cameos of River and Jess but it wasn't overdone or super obvious that this was a "sequel" (or like *this* character's book) at all. The pacing was done really well and I loved how Fizzy connected with Connor's daughter. I wish we got to see a little more of Fizzy and Nat as she's her favorite author, or a true epilogue, but that's really my only complaint. Going to tell all my friends to read this book now :)

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This was the absolute perfect romance I was looking for, it had all the warm feels and was just so wonderful. I actually read it again right after I finished it because I loved it that much. Valentine's day isn't too far away, and I promise you, this book should be on your list to read for it! I loved everything about this book, and highly recommend it!

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Oh I loved this book! Fizzy Chen is a successful romance writer who is in a personal and professional slump. She's 37 years old and makes a living writing about love, but she's never even been in love. Is her life a lie?

Connor Prince is a single dad and documentary filmmaker whose hard-headed boss forces him to create a reality show in the hopes of producing a cash cow. He's a Serious Guy and finds dating shows and romance novels a bit ridiculous. But he needs to keep his job to stay close to his daughter. A chance run-in with Fizzy gets his wheels turning (and heart-racing)- he thinks Fizzy is just what he needs to get this show off the ground. And now.....he gets to stand behind the camera and watch as this beautiful, interesting, charming, woman dates a series of other men. Fun.

This book got me out of a slump of my own- it's my favorite one I've read in ages! Fizzy and Connor's banter is funny and first rate, as is Fizzy's relationship with her best friend Jessie (from The Soulmate Equation). The characters are so genuine and likeable, I was smiling the whole time. Steamy as well, the heat factor is on par with their other contemporary romances. 6 stars!

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Adorable and sexy. I loved that this was a follow up sequel to the Soulmate Equation. Fizzy definitely needed a book of her and and a happily ever after.

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I LOVED this book. Connor is literally the perfect man. Every time CL publishes a new book I run because they are always amazing!

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Ahhh, C.Lo is BACK!

This book was so much fun to read. It was definitely an homage to romance readers and it 100% did not disappoint.

Fizzy Chen is a romance author who is in a slump. She's got writers block and she can't even find herself attracted enough for her usual flings. In comes Connor Price III, a producer of nature documentaries who is tasked with creating a reality dating show to keep his job. With the help of his ex-wife, he enlists Fizzy to star in this show - after he's cast men that fit classic romance novel archetypes (I love a good Cinnamon Roll Hero myself!). Sparks fly between the two and they quickly find that keeping things professional is impossible to do. How can Fizzy find love on a TV show when she's found it off?

This one gets five very, very enthusiastic stars. Is it wrong that I want MORE Fizzy and Connor?

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The True Love Experiment by @christinalauren ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️thank you to @gallerybooks for this advanced copy! I didn’t realize when I first started reading this that it was a sequel to the Soulmate Equation, and I was so happy when I figured it out. Fizzy’s story was funny, engaging, and kept my attention throughout! This book was everything I love about Christina Lauren, good job ladies!
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Another hit from Christina Lauren! I LOVED that we finally got the story that Fizzy deserved after being introduced to her in The Soulmate Equation. I felt that this book moved a little slow at first, but it made sense that we needed a lot of buildup before that wild ride of a second half of the book! Connor + Fizzy (and Stevie) FOREVER! Thank you NetGalley for the ARC!

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How am I supposed to recover after this book? I have to wait to get my hands on a physical copy!? This is torture but I am very grateful to have gotten the ARC in exchange for an honest review, so thank you NetGalley and Gallery Books.

Fizzy’s story is just as good as I thought it would be! She’s outspoken, funny, and so honest! I loved seeing her grow into someone who never experienced love and connection romantically before to someone who was so in love that she would do anything to make her partner happy.

Connor is a super dad, great at his job, loyal, and very passionate. Single dad trope?! Yes please. Aaaaand, he’s younger than Fizzy, not by much, but it’s a good change of pace!

Their chemistry is undeniable, this is by no means a slow burn but the authors were able to keep me interested because they presented a problem that could have many solutions and I kept trying to guess how they would solve it so we could get a HEA! And let me tell, it was better than I imagined it ♥️

They mention the in the dedication that this book is a love letter to the romance genre and it really was! It shows us all the reasons we love this genre so much!

This book is swoony, irreverent, funny, and truly one of my favorites by Christina Lauren!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I loved this book! Christina Lauren are back doing what they do best (let's pretend that western never happened), and this is one of their spiciest books of recent memory.

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Christina Lauren never disappoints and their latest, The True Love Experiment might be my favorite. They write with the perfect mixture of rom com, but with added in depth to each story. Loved this one and highly recommend!

Thank you to net galley for the arc in exchange for an honest review.

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Wisecracking, fearless romance novelist Felicity Chen, the best friend sidekick made of charisma, witchcraft, and bad judgment from The Soulmate Equation, has lost her mojo, and agrees to star in a reality dating show on her terms: the gents have to represent popular romance archetypes, and none of this forced proximity secluded crap, she wants her friends and family to have input and insight, just like in real life. The eight Heroes assembled represent tattooed bad boy, hot nerd, and vampire, but it’s the sexy British producer Connor–a total Cinnamon Bun–that Fizzy clicks with. It’s rewarding to see the novelist and Tinder queen thrown for a loop over feelings that she’s never experienced before. The ante is upped when the men all take River’s cutting-edge matchmaking genome sequencing test with GeneticAlly. The audience will vote on who Fizzy should end up with, and then the match results will be revealed. Will the science or heart rule?

More tension is created as Fizzy continues to fight writer’s block, Connor is actually a documentarian who doesn’t want to be producing reality television, he doesn’t do short term and she only does short term; her family doesn’t take her work seriously and she’s still perceiving pressure to settle down, get married and have a baby. And then, Fizzy is the one who makes a terrible error and has to win back her man. Some of the ground covered is that while we are influenced by our pasts, past actions do not have to define us. There’s also not so subtle commentary on continued derogatory attitude thrown at the romance genre.

Family and friends remain important in the story and character development. One of the best parts for me was the reappearance of grumpy hot nerd River, who keeps walking into rooms to her his wife or Felicity utter something outrageous…and walks right back out again. Connor’s daughter Stevie and Jess’s daughter Juno bond over hot boy band Wonderland. Felicity’s brother Peter is getting married, and since she has an agreement to not see any of the potential matches outside the show, none of the competitors can be her plus one…but Connor can, and does. The glamorous and expensive festivities that blend traditional and modern Korean customs add background and rich multicultural detail.

The dating adventures are entertaining, and the relationship between Fizzy and Connor balances both hot and sweet; the combination of funny banter, smart writing, juicy detail, and swoony romance are what we’ve come to expect from Christina Lauren, and this one does not disappoint. The drama at the live season finale and big reveal is palpable and perfectly paced and executed.

I received a free advance reader’s review copy of #TheTrueLoveExperiment from #NetGalley.

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I always love Christina Lauren’s books. “The Unhoneymooners” made me laugh out loud. I love the banter and the easy dialogue. So I was thrilled to receive an ARC of their new book and it took me on quite a journey. AT FIRST,I thought our main character Fizzy was a little too crass. I found her comments kind of cringey. She was so unladylike and maybe I am getting old but i kind of sighed and thought, “I am tired of dirty books.” But I kept with it, because Fizzy, the romance writer turned reality TV star suddenly started making me chuckle. I started to see that they were almost writing a role reversal… making the male character more passive and the female lead more aggressive. I see what you did there, Christina Lauren!
Fizzy’s TV producer/love interest, Connor, might be my favorite character the duo has created. He was swoon-worthy, kind and also hilarious. Fizzy is cast as the star of a TV series similar to “The Bachelorette” to test (cameo alert) “The Soulmate’s Equations” matchmaking site. She gets to choose from 8 “heroes” and see if she can find love in real life instead of just in her novels. This book gets better and better. I was truly sad to see it end. They knocked it out of the park again. 5 stars

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TTLE was my most anticipated read of 2023 … & CLo did not disappoint with doing Fizzy’s story justice! I mean, come on, a dating show premise + single dad trope? Talk about two of my favorite things! It was so nice to turn the spotlight on Fizzy, get some insight into her heart & her career & her family, while she still kept up her witty & unapologetic voice. Connor was a dream of a leading man. While I’m not entirely sold on the premise of the show, it was something I could accept & overlook. This was such a love letter to romance readers. You can tell how much CLo love their fans in the way Fizzy loves hers. And how much fun was it to see Jess, Juno, & River again?!

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This is hands down my favorite book from Christina Lauren. The chemistry and tension between Fizzy and Connor was so great to read. The witty banter between them was wonderful! It had me laughing out loud several times. Fizzy has no filter and I just loved reading her story.! Thank you to the publisher, authors and NetGalley for an advanced copy.

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✨️A MILLION STARS FOR FIZZY AND CONNOR✨️

Let me start by saying that I loved The Soulmate Equation with all my heart and wasn't sure I would love Fizzy's story. Well, CLo had other plans for me. The True Love Experiment is without a doubt my favorite of their books since Beautiful Player! I laughed, I cried, I couldn't put it down.

The banter between Fizzy and Connor is absolutely God Tier. You cannot read this book without falling in love with both of them and their families. The steam and chemistry between these two was absolute perfection.

Any romance lover will adore this book. It ranks high on my top reads list and I will be buying this book for everyone I know! ✨️

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***Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for providing me with a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
Christina Lauren does it again! This is another hit. Couldn't put down. Loved the sexy banter and was happy to see Fizzy's story after loving Jess and River's story.

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Thank you to Gallery Books and NetGalley for the advanced readers copy of this new book by the amazing duo, Christina Lauren. Just when I feel I have read their best book yet, they put out a NEW book that is even better than the one I just previously read! This book was a total delight. The plot, the characters, the flow of the storyline I devoured this book in two days. ….I loved it! 5 big stars for The True Love Experiment!

Definitely excited to see what these women have next!

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Omg I loved this book! The first one is one of my favorites by Christina Lauren, so I was super excited when I got an ARC for it! How can you not love Fizzy and Connor?! Their story was a slow burn, and you definitely root for them the whole book! Loved this one! :)

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