Olive and Ethan are enemies, Olive thinks she only has to tolerate him for 24 hours during the wedding of her identical twin sister to his brother. But after food poisoning from the shellfish dinner at the wedding causes every single person to become sick, except Olive and Ethan, a non-refundable Hawaiian honeymoon is up for grabs. The only catch? Olive and Ethan have to pretend to be happily married newlyweds. ⁣
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Y’all, I LOVED this! This is exactly the type of rom-com I love reading. I devoured it in a couple of sittings and I was so sad when it was over! Christina Lauren really nailed this delightful enemies-to-lovers story. I’m new to learning all the romance tropes, but I think it also classified as forced proximity? The banter between Olive and Ethan while they put on a show of being married is great, and there’s definitely a few times it felt like an old screwball romantic comedy. But hands down my favorite part of the story was her giant close-knit Mexican family! I loved seeing each of the characters from her family pop up in the book. ⁣
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I will say the end felt like there were some things that should have been addressed more regarding the conflict that occurs. The more I think about the last few chapters (not including the epilogue), I feel a little iffy about how quickly Olive forgave some not great behavior. Because of that, this was a 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 for me (rounded up to 5 for Netgalley and Goodreads). ⁣
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I still highly recommend The Unhoneymooners! I’m all about romantic comedies with witty banter and some steam🔥 this will definitely be going in my reread pile. The Unhoneymooners releases May 14th, 2019!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for providing this digital ARC in exchange for an honest review!
There's only a handful of authors who can consistently write multiple books and not disappoint me. Christina Lauren is at the top of the list. Not only have I loved every story they've written, I've devoured them. It takes a special kind of writing skill when you can pump out multiple books throughout the year, give the reader fresh takes on classic tropes, and make them wanting more.
This was a fantastic book! We have two of some of the best tropes in this book, fake marriage and enemies-t0-lovers. I don't think it could have been executed any better and I loved the premise.

After Olive's sister Amy and Ethan's brother Dane come down with food poisoning at their own wedding, they're offered a trip to Hawaii. Not wanting to miss out, they agree to go together even though they have never gotten along. What happens on the trip is pretty much what one would expect but it's still so great every time. I loved the banter between Olive and Ethan, especially every time they called each other a different name. The build-up and transition from enemies to friends to more is so smooth and perfect. Of course, there's always a problem that prevents these characters from really settling down until the very end. It's quite a doozy in this one. I really only couldn't stand Dane (though the reader isn't supposed to like him) and the two MCs definitely have their faults. Thankfully, they work better with each other rather than against. The honeymoon vacation was also so nice! I could picture it so well!
This is another A+ from Christina Lauren and I can't wait to read what comes out next!

Without a doubt, Christina Lauren is one of those authors that once they come out with a book, I devour it and then sit impatiently, waiting for their next book and filling my time with authors who I wish could be them.

The Unhoneymooners just reaffirmed my own love affair with this dynamic writing duo.

Compared to her sister Ami, Olive considers herself to be the “unlucky” twin: always finding mishaps and misfortune at every turn. Her luck changes when a case of food poisoning hits newly married Ami and the entire wedding party, forcing Olive to take her reservation for a free honeymoon in paradise. The only catch? She’s accompanied by her arch nemesis, Ethan. A free Hawaiian vacation with a man you loathe but who looks hot in board shorts? Beach, please.

Fans of Christina Lauren will fall in love with Olive and Ethan, especially their love-hate banter. Quite honestly, their jabs where just as exciting as their sweet talk. Although we don’t get those sex scenes that made us salivate for more Christina Lauren books, we are left with a couple that we cheer for and hope to read more about in the future.

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<p>Deciding on a rating for The Unhoneymooners was tough. I really enjoyed the first 75% of the book. It was a trope I love (forced proximity), the main characters were endearing and it was lighthearted fun. That's pretty much everything I could ask for from a romantic comedy. </p>
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<p> If you don't want spoilers you will want to skip what's left of this review. What happened in the last 25% of this book you may ask? Major gaslighting by the people closest to Olive, the heroine in this book. You see, Olive found out that her new brother-in-law has been cheating on her sister for years from his brother who is the hero in this book. He pressured her not to say anything to her sister and Olive intended to honor that request after convincing herself she might not know everything about their relationship. Olive didn't one want to embarrass her sister or strain the relationships of those she cared the most about so regardless of all of her misgivings she was going to keep her mouth shut. </p>
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<p>Here is where my entire opinion of this book changes. We keep getting glimpses into how Dane (the brother-in-law) has been making comments to everyone about how negative Olive is. He has convinced her twin sister and Ethan that she is always looking for problems even where there are none. I am sure you can see where this is going, but it's worse than you imagine. Dane is so confidence that nobody will believe Olive that he not only pretends there is no issue, but he propositions Olive. At this point Olive realizes that she has to say something to her Ami (her sister). She tells both Ethan and Ami everything and NEITHER OF THEM BELIEVE HER. I wanted to launch my kindle at the wall.</p>
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<p>In the end of course, both Ethan and Ami discover that Dane was in fact a scumbag and apologize profusely but you know what? I DON'T CARE! When I look back on the last couple of years and all of the stories of gaslighting that were in the news I just don't want it in my romance unless it involves a character that you don't expect me to see as redeemed. Obviously other readers could feel completely differently, but for me reality is hard enough right now. I don't want to deal with all of it in the same place I am going to find a guaranteed HEA.</p>
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<p>The bottom line is, I wish The Unhoneymooners was a choose your own adventure book where I could pick an alternate ending. If the resolution had been handled differently I think I would have loved it.</p>
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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher, for this free eARC.

Christina Lauren is one of my favorite authors. Their books are always a quick read for me, and I really enjoy them. Dare I say this is my favorite one, so far? I am glad I still have some of their older ones to read, until they put out a new one! 😉

Without giving too much away, seeing that this book does not come out until May, I really enjoyed this book and loved almost all of the characters. Because who is going to like Dane? Not I.

There were so many times I was laughing out loud while reading! Olive was the absolute best. I absolutely loved Olive and Ami's family, as they all stuck together when things got tough, and they needed somebody. The ending tied everything up just perfectly.

This will be one of those books that I have to pre-order, as it will have a permanent place on my shelf. Can't wait to see what they think of next!

There are a handful of authors whose books I'll pick up as soon as they publish (or, hopefully, before!) Christina Lauren definitely make that list. These books are the kind of sweet escapism I truly crave and (not so) secretly adore. Everything about them scream fun and sweet and I devour them like candy.

The Unhoneymooners is no different. Adorable, slightly misguided Olive goes on her twin sister's honeymoon with the arch-nemisis (and the groom's brother!) Ethan after the entire wedding party comes down with terrible food poisoning. Over the course of 10 days in paradise, they unravel a few misunderstandings and fall in love.

I'll admit, Ethan wasn't my favorite male protagonist from a Christina Lauren book. He was a little milquetoast for my liking and the plot was a little light on the tension I've come to love in these books but either way, I'll read anything and everything these authors put in front of me.

This was my first Christina Lauren read and I was so impressed. It was everything great romantic comedy should be! The characters all had distinctive personalities that felt real and not overdone. The dialogue made me actually laugh over and over. The storyline and pacing were superb. I will definitely be reading more by Christina Lauren! What a fun read.

Thank you to Netgalley for a free advanced copy in exchange for a fair and honest review.

The Unhoneymooners shows that the duo that is Christina Lauren can do no wrong. Once again they have produced an amazing, funny, and heartwarming tale. But now they have set their newest novel among the most beautiful beaches and landscape in the world, we're in Maui baby! Olive's sister wins everything. So when she wins a free wedding and a dream honeymoon, Olive isn't surprised. But then disaster strikes and her sister can no longer go on the dream honeymoon, Olive takes one for the team. But she didn't realize she would have to share her vacation in Maui with her arch enemy, her brother in law. Sparks fly, Lies are told, and things get crazy.

If you love Christina Lauren this book will not disappoint you.

ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

At this point, these romances are becoming a bit formulaic for me. While I find them to be fun entertainment normally, the last few, including this one, have become too predictable. The premise, characters, and situations were all just ok, so for someone who hasn't read all this authors previous titles, it would be great.

The UnHoneymooners by Christina Lauren is the perfect romantic comedy. It’s hilarious, filled with intense chemistry, and my klutzy heart loved Olive’s character with her tendency for unlucky situations that end in disaster.

Once I started this book I literally could not put it down until I finished. Christina Lauren’s dialogue between Olive and Ethan pulled me in immediately. While Olive’s life is a bit of a mess as the book begins she is smart, independent and cares more for her family than anything else. Ethan can drive her crazy with nothing more than a look and their barbs and enjoyment of driving one another crazy was hysterical and highly entertaining. This was a fun and easy read that makes you ask whether a person’s life it truly ruled by luck or choice. I’d recommend this book to anyone who loves romance, misunderstandings, snarky retorts and a good laugh.

The Unhoneymooners just sky rocketed to my top favorite Christina Lauren romances of all time! Funny, sweet, amazing characters - how do they continue to write these stories that just grab you?

Olive is the twin that bad luck follows - but not this time!

When everyone at her twin's wedding reception gets food poisoning, Olive and Ethan are the only ones left standing due to allergies and an aversion to buffets. They have a long standing dislike of each other, but need to play nice as they pretend to be the new Mr. and Mrs. Thomas.

The hilarious situations that their forced proximity creates are some of my favorite parts of the book!

<i>The Unhoneymooners</i> was another fun Christina Lauren book. I've read quite a few of their books recently, and they really are a great pick if you want a breezy chick lit/romance read. I've reviewed a few of their books, and my last criticism was that a lot of their books feel the same if you read them relatively close together. However, I felt like <i>The Unhoneymooners</i> was just different enough that it stood out. I also really like that they've started to feature a diverse cast of characters in their books. If you're already a fan of Christina Lauren's books or looking to try one of them, this is a good one to go with.

Thank you Netgalley for the ARC.

AHHHHH Christina Lauren does it again! These two write chemistry like none other and this book is no exception. I think Olive and Ethan might be my favorite couple to date! Olive is a strong, independent, curvy, smart woman and Ethan is gorgeous but also deeply sensitive and caring. And together....BAM! Explosive.

I love the whole "wait you love me? I thought you hated me!" trope and these two pull it off beautifully . The love scenes were so sizzling hot and the dialogue. I even laughed out loud a couple of times. All of the supporting characters were completely endearing as well.

I'm hoping for a sequel based on Ami...fingers crossed!

Another 5 star read by the Christina Lauren duo!

When I saw this book coming out I knew I had to get my hands on it right away! Thank you netgalley and Gallery books for giving me this copy in exchange for my honest review.

This book was such a quick and fun read. It wasn’t just a wonderful romance story, but a story of family as well. Identical twins Ami and Olive only look alike but everything else about them is different.

Ami wins a trip to Hawaii for her honeymoon but after a buffet-gone- wrong wedding, only Olive and Ethan (her nemesis and the grooms brother) are the people who don’t get sick. Because the trip is free and cannot be canceled the sick bride and groom encourage Olive and Ethan to take their place.

If you’re like me, you don’t need any more information to want to read this book. I enjoyed every page and I’m sad that I’ve finished the book because now I will have to wait for another CL book to come out (I’ve read them all).

READ THIS BOOK!

Oh man, this was so freaking cute. I want to gush about this ridiculous romcom all day long, but I can't because no one else has read it yet and I don't want to spoil anything for anyone. Suffice it to say, I really enjoyed this and I will absolutely reread it when the final copy comes out in May. It may be my favorite CL book!

The Unhoneymooners is the newest fun romantic comedy from Christina Lauren. Olive and Ethan have been enemies ever since they first met...when her twin sister, Ami, and his younger brother, Dane, started dating. When everyone (except for Olive and Ethan) gets sick at Ami and Dane's wedding, Ami begs Olive to go on her honeymoon trip (it's nonrefundable and nontransferable)- as Ami. If you've watched romantic comedies, you know that hi-jinks are about to ensue- pretending they're married, running into people they know, etc. I really, really enjoyed this book and devoured it in two days. It's exactly what I expect from Christina Lauren and I was not disappointed. This may be my new favorite by them.

This story is perfect for lovers of The Hating Game or Jasmine Guillory's The Wedding Date and The Proposal. After a disastrous buffet at Olive and Ethan's sibling's wedding. These mortal enemies are given the chance to take the free {read nonrefundable} dream honeymoon of a lifetime. After some encounters that force the two to play the part of a happily married couple on a honeymoon, the hate between them begins to thaw. I loved their banter which was fast and fun. I disliked some of the issues between all the siblings. There was one part in particular where I feel the Olive forgave Ethan too easily, but overall these two are going on my "favorite romance couple" list.

What a fun and unique adventure this story takes you on. I was a little confused at first because I didn’t understand who was talking and why she was so irritated with Ami but as the story moves along I got a clearer picture of what was going on. I do with the snarky and mean dialogue between Ethan and Olive was toned down a little and we got to the heart of the misunderstanding earlier. Once everything blows up when they get back home the storyline gets really interesting! I loved their time in Hawaii together it was fun and the plane ride home was much better than the ride to Hawaii. Everything is looking up for these two and then Ethan is a jerk and has to go screw up everything. I love that Ami called out her husband on his stuff and how strong she was during the process. Olive getting a new new job was the best thing for her, she really found herself. I wish that Ethan would have tried to make an effort more than calling or texting after everything went down but the ending is pretty cute.

I can not get enough of Christina Lauren. Olive is so freaking funny. The banter between her and Ethan is top notch and will make you literally laugh out loud. These two get into some crazy awkward situations that have them inadvertently getting to really know each other (much to their chagrin). This is such great story with some really great characters. I wanted stories about all of Olives crazy family and I Ethan and Olive were so real to me I definitely wished for more epilogues....wanting their whole life story is not asking to much, is it??

I requested a digital review copy of the novel The Unhoneymooners, by Christina Lauren, for two reasons:
- I had previously read Roomies by this author and loved the book. 
- I had heard great reviews about this novel from other book bloggers and bookstagrammers.

The cover was a gorgeous yellow, and the description of the book only sealed the deal. I was so excited when I was approved to read it on Friday that I started reading it right away. Two days later, I can happily report that I’ve devoured this book, and this is a five-star rating for me. As much as I loved Roomies, The Unhoneymooners is even better.

Here is why:

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren is a romantic comedy that I devoured in 24 hours. I could have read it in one sitting, but by the time I’d read 60% of the book, it was midnight and I was sick. Reason told me that my 4-year-old would wake up at 7:00 (if I was lucky) with no care in the world for my sleep-deprived state or sickness. So, I ended up picking my battles and going to bed. I managed to finish the book before noon the following day. I was a happy mommy with a happy kid playing beside her.

About this amazing book—the story is an enemy-to-lovers romance. The characters are flawed, witty, and funny as hell. Their progression in the book feels genuine, and, as a reader, you get attached to them fairly quickly. Their relationship is precarious at first, and you know it can unravel in many different ways. Sometimes love is not enough, but I felt this love was more real than the classic I-see-you-and-let’s-love-each-other-forever kind.

The characters make mistakes and their love is tested. The stakes are raised when loved ones are involved. The situations they find themselves in are tricky at best, at times hilarious, and at times heartbreaking—but the characters remain true to themselves throughout it all.

In the spirit of criticism, there were some situations that I thought it lacked realism—but I loved how the author explained them. However, it was easy to overlook that issue. Quite frankly, I haven’t been so excited about a book in a while.

The story made me laugh and cry, and I highly recommend it. This is the perfect book if you are looking for a beautiful love story with guaranteed laughter and swooning moments. Christina Lauren has here written another great romance, and even if you have never read any of her books, I strongly recommend that you read this one. As a matter of fact, I’m pretty sure I will now read her other books as well.