This book started a little slow for me and I had some trouble getting into it, but about a quarter of the way through, that changed for me. I thought this was such a cute book, and I really felt like Millie was my spirit animal! I loved the parts that showed the text exchanges with her friends. I found myself pulling for her and Reid, and cringing for her at some parts, and feeling happy for her in others. Online dating is such a horror show for some women, and she experienced what we all experience, and just made it funny! This is a cute escape!

Utterly delightful! I normally rate romances by whether I'll remember who the characters are after two weeks. I hate to say it, but normally I can't. However, Lauren draws her characters so well that the book is compelling. I couldn't put it down!

Loved this one so much! Another witty, romantic, HONEST feel-good story from Christina Lauren.Full review on the blog closer to pub date.

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My favorite Half-Night Stand is funny, sweet and a whole lot of nerdy fun. You think you know a thing or two about online dating but wait until Millie and her band of nerds show you a thing or two. This is such a fun read and full of heart and friendship. I love the tight knit group of Millie, Reid, Ed Chris and Alex. Each brings a different thing to the table and all will have you giggling as they navigate the online dating scene and well changes in the group dynamic somewhat. Reid and Millie are the mainly spotlighted in this one and you wont be disappointed. Millie is very closed off and doesn't put herself out there. Reid has been burned in love and a workaholic. As you peal apart the layers you see how good Reid and Millie are for each other. This witty comedy draws you in from the beginning.

Four friends, 3 guys and a woman are looking for a relationship. Millie and Reid are particularly close. They have an event at their work that they need dates for. All 4 decide to explore the world of online dating with entertaining and unexpected results.

This is a cute read. It has a good cast of characters, humor, and romance all rolled into one. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

This is a hilarious read. Four male and one female friend decide to go in a dating app to find dates. The woman and her best Male friend are found to be compatible. She tries to make a game of it by not telling her friend it's actually her. And then the games start! The description and personality the Author gives her characters is phenomenal. It just works! Works to make it humorous, loving, tender. Terrific read! Strongly recommended!

Such a freaking cute book!
I loved the characters in this story. The friendships in here were amazing to read because they were about adults and how friendships should be at a certain age. Things just click.
Reid and Millie, I wanted to smack them lol. I wanted them together right from the start but I loved reading about their friendship and how it was all their right in front of them the whole time.
The other guys were so good. Poor Ed! I’m so happy he got his HEA.

Was this friends to lovers to friends to catfish back to lovers story great? Yes

Does it have all of the humor and sexual tension you'd expect from a CLo book? Yes

Will you like it? Yes

Did it completely freak me out that the main character is named Reid just like my six year-old son? Yes

This book reads like a memoir, although it's fiction. I really felt connected to the characters Christina Lauren portrayed in this book. I would recommend it.

Another excellent novel by the dynamic duo, Christina Lauren! I felt a connection to this story, the characters, and just about everything else in between. I hope that everyone gets a chance to pick up this novel because it's not one to be missed! I am eagerly awaiting more books from the authors in the NEAR future!

This is the cutest, most comical book I’ve read this year! All I can say is I wish it didn’t end. These authors nailed RomCom here with a cast of characters that have such hilarity, chemistry, and tight sense of friendship, I pray we get a book for each of them! Ed, please, Ed!

The book revolves around this group of five close friends- four guys and a girl- Millie. Millie is always the life of the party and the last person to talk about things close to her heart. Dean is almost the opposite. He sweet and very attuned to others. He and Millie have a close bond of friendship, have long talks over take-out, whatever. It’s all just easy-peasy with them. Until a night of too many drinks and one poor choice...they sleep together. Can they get back on the friendship track? Sure. They have no choice.

When a big event is upon the group of them, All calling for a plus-one, they decide to venture into the land of online dating. Let the fun begin....

There isn’t a thing I’d change about this ride. It has a great balance of it all, is the perfect length and will leave readers with a permanent grin throughout the reading experience.

If this is what Christina Lauren books, deliver, I’m picking up some of their past releases ASAP.

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A group of best friends need dates for a university function and decide to try finding them on-line. The results are quite entertaining.

I seriously can’t get enough of this writing duo! I’ve read all of their novels and I have loved every.single.one. “Half Night Stand” was no exception. These authors have a PhD when it comes to witty, humorous banter. Read this book! Hell, read all of their books- you’ll surely have a new favorite author!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Gallery Books.

I like Christina Lauren's books. They are funny and witty. However, I struggled with this one. I couldn't connect to any of the characters and found myself skimming until the end. It lacked the charm her other works have.

A big thank you to NetGalley and Gallery/Pocket for the ARC. I am voluntarily reviewing this book. I like the author but I don't read every book she writes. I found this to be a fun book. I loved the characters, they aren't perfect! Not everyone can be open about their feelings. Millie is a PhD with flaws , but she is trying. This is a friend's to lovers. Reid is also a PhD- a tenure track neuroscience professor. I found the online dating thing funny because I have no idea how it works! Have never done a dating profile. I rate it a 4.5.

My Favorite Half-Night stand by Christina Lauren. It took me awhile to get though this book. I liked the characters and the connection between them. It dragged at times but for the most part a good storyline.

Will leave a 4 star review on Amazon under name of Connie.
A look at modern day dating apps.

Thanks for granting me access to this book.

It was very refreshing to have the story move along without graphic steamy scenes. Oh sure you knew that sex, rock your world sex, but without graphic details. A sign of a good writer in my book.

this is a wonderful love story that is so very believable. It has all the mistakes we make in relationships from little lies to denial that love is there- friendships and loyalty are key factors that help creat the confusion and hurt. So very real to life.

This book was very much a fast, entertaining read. Even though it seems simple and a chick flick it touches upon some very important aspects of today's society: the Internet. First off, with most people now a days have given internet dating a chance. This book talks about the challenges for both bed and women. from dick pics, to ghosting to just not having the same chemistry in person as over the web. Additionally, it talks about how people have the ability to be more open over the web rather than in person. This reflects how today society is become less intimate with personal contact. That now there seems to be a need for more of barrier, which the internet allows.

Christina Lauren rarely disappoints me with fun contemporary romances, and this may be my favorite of hers! The characters are fully fleshed out, the romance believable, and it’s filled with equal parts fun and dramatic moments. I am BEYOND excited to add this book to our collection and am already thinking of ways to talk it up to staff and patrons.