I have enjoyed all the books I have read by Christina Lauren so far but this one is my least favourite so far.



I did enjoy this and I loved the main characters and the witty banter. This book made me laugh out loud.



If you are looking for a good summer read then I highly recommend this one.



I give this 4 out of 5.

This is one of the funniest books I’ve read in a while! Christina Lauren are amazing authors and this last book proves it. I loved the enemies to lovers trop and the setting was great too!

ALL. THE. STARS. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The PERFECT summer beach read! A romantic comedy that will leave you wanting more! A binge worthy book!

Ladies and Gentlemen… Christina Lauren does it again! This is officially my new favourite book by this amazing writing duo. I was fully invested in this story right from the start and I was not able to put this book down. It was the perfect weekend indulgence and it definitely left me wanting more. Cue, book hangover!

This story is so fun, charming and witty while also being heartbreaking and infuriating at times!

I instantly fell in love with Olive & Ethan and all their adventures & misadventures. Their “unhonneymoon” vacation was like taking a fun rollercoaster ride… And they get back home to: So. Much. Drama. So good!!

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun escape and feel good book.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing a free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Overall Rating: 5 stars for the excellent banter alone! I HIGHLY recommend this to anyone who likes pretty much any type of romance.
Do I recommend it?: ABSOLUTELY!
Genre: Contemporary Romance, Romantic Comedy
Writing: 5 stars, wonderfully written, no faults at all. The characters were rich and their growth during the arc of the story was beautiful. But the banter, people!, I usually don’t enjoy romantic comedies that much, but this had me literally LOL.
Story/Plot: 4.5 stars, while the plot overall has been done before, this just felt fresh. Loved Christina Lauren’s take on it.
Characters: 5 stars just for Olive alone. I loved her, her character development was perfect.
Emotions: 5 stars, no silly drama, but my gosh, the FUN these 2 were together was magic.
Flow/pacing: 5 stars, this book flowed perfectly, from the snark to the banter to the romance.
Steam: 4 stars, while the romance was sweet and sexy at times, the love scenes were fade to black for the most part. The only reason I really noticed it was because I wasn’t expecting that from Christina Lauren.
HEA: Yes
Will I read this author again? : Most definitely. Christina Lauren are pretty much auto-buy authors for me.

Many thanks to netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy. This did not affect my rating.

*3/5*

Unlike her twin sister Ami, Olive has never been lucky.
Until everyone at Ami's (mostly won) wedding except her and the grooms brother (whom she despises) get food poisoning.. Ami tries to convince Olive to go on her (won) honeymoon, and when Ethan (nemesis) says he is going to go on it, she decides that he doesn't get to have all the fun.

Olive and Ethan go to beautiful Hawaii and bicker some.. There are some obstacles that cause them to have to pretend to, not even just like each other but love each other.. but they eventually come to have a good time together, then have a really *wink wink nudge nudge* good time together.

Back on the mainland, Olives newly happy life is turned upside down, she loses her job, and is faced with a choice to tell her sister some big, not so happy news.

There is a HEA.

This was my first Christina Lauren book.. but as soon as I saw it was set in Hawaii, I knew I had to read it. I love Hawaii. But unfortunately, Hawaii wasn't really featured as much as I has hoped.
I didn't love Olive or Ethan.. and their bickering was more annoying than cute. And it all turned around way to fast for my liking.
The writing was decent but not amazing. (I think the following phrase was said at least 3 times, "are you decent?" "Am I ever?" Ugh. Cringe. Once, fine. But 3 times?!)
The plot and characters were forgettable.

I don't know if I will be reading anything else by these authors.

I received an ARC of this book to read through NetGalley in exchange for a fair review. The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren (aka Christina Hobbs and Lauren Billing) is a delightful enemies to lovers story. Olive Torres’s twin sister Ami is marrying Ethan Thomas’s brother Dane and unfortunately the entire wedding party comes down with food poisoning except Olive and Ethan because Olive is allergic to shellfish and Ethan doesn’t do buffets. The all inclusive Hawaiian honeymoon is non refundable so Olive and Ethan reluctantly go on the honeymoon together even though they can’t stand each other or so they think. Excellent banter and a lovely exploration of trust and what it means when you don’t have it in a relationship make for a story that you will not want to put down. I highly recommend this story. Medium Steam. Publishing Date May 14, 2019 #NetGalley #TheUnhoneymooners #Christina Lauren #GalleryBooks #SimonandSchusterCanada

The Unhoneymooners is a fun and flirty romantic comedy that just misses the mark of a five star read.

The opening chapters set a fun and lighthearted tone for the novel quickly as readers are introduced to the chronically unlucky Olive in contrast to her twin who is the luckiest person in the world. Olive is fun, clumsy, and quirky. I’m usually not a fan of these types of main characters as I find them endlessly annoying. However, Lauren pushes Olive to the edge of these traits without going over.

Ethan is an underwhelming love interest. He carries the typical traits of a swoon worthy love interest without an interesting or engaging personality. There are moments when something interesting about him shines through, but those are far and few between.

The driving force of the novel is the enemies to lovers romance where they fall in love while on a honeymoon meant for their respective siblings who recently married. The setting and the characters’ interactions are perfect. Their banter is fun and flirty and had me grinning from ear to ear for most of the novel. Unfortunately, this all comes to a halt when they leave the vacation and return to the real world.

Once Olive and Ethan arrive home the realities of their relationship to each other and what it means for everyone around them become an obstacle. These final few chapters were a chore to read and what made me rate the novel four stars instead of five.

Overall, The Unhoneymooners is a fun read that I'd recommend you pick up while on the beach.

Thank you Simon&Schuster Canada and Netgalley for a copy of The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren, available May 14/19.

This was my first by this team of authors but it won’t be my last. The Unhoneymooners was a fun, light hearted romance that would make for perfect summer reading! Find a sunny spot, grab a cocktail and lose yourself in this one for a while!
Olive thinks she is the unlucky one, so she lives her life like nothing ever good will happen to her. I loved that while this was a light, fun book that there were a few topics that were interesting to read about and this was my favourite. It’s very easy to lose yourself in your perception of what your life is like and how other people think of you.

Perfect choice for a light romantic comedy!

Ami the bride has always been the lucky twin.  Winning most everything for her wedding including the honeymoon. Ami's wedding is going great until the speeches.  Her twin Olive is giving her speech when the new groom vomits all over Ami's dress. Unfortunately then almost all the guest except Olive and the grooms brother Ethan are vomiting due to ciguatera, which happens when one eats fish contaminated with certain toxins. Ami then insists that Olive go on the honeymoon she won that was nonrefundable. However the groom also offered it to his brother Ethan. Olive and Ethan aren't excately friends and not thrilled to be taking the trip together.  They end up going and having an amazing trip. Its not until the return that things start going wrong.


This was such a fun refreshing read.  I found myself not wanting to put it down to see what awkward  situation Olive and Ethan would get into next as they were pretending to be on their honeymoon. I loved the way their relationship evolved. The amazing connection they developed was so relateable. Christina Lauren definitely knows how to write an engaging book and i would definitely say its a 4.5🌟


I would like to thank Simon & Schuster  Canada, Gallery Books and Netgalley for a copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

You can also find my review on Instagram www.instagram.com/teatime_with_a_book and good reads

The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren
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This book was so much fun! If you’re wanting to read a light-hate to love/fake dating romcom then this is the summer read you are looking for. The Unhoneymooners lived up to the high expectations I had going into the book. This book is right up there as one of my favourite Christina Lauren books. I think it’s a really good mix of Josh and Hazel and The Hating Game. I loved the banter and the humour in this book.
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Olive Torres has always felt unlucky but her twin sister Ami is the complete opposite- she’s lucky in everything. Ami is getting married and has won so many contests her wedding is basically paid for. Part way though the wedding the guests come down with food poisoning due to a virus from the buffet. This virus is sticking around and unfortunately the newlyweds won’t be able to go on their all expense paid honeymoon in Hawaii. Not wanting to waste the trip Ami offers the trip to Olive while the groom has offered the trip to his brother Ethan - Olive’s nemesis ! Unfortunately to take advantage of this free trip Olive and Ethan will have to pose as the newlyweds themselves!
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I really enjoyed Olive and Ethan! I have been reading so many romances that have dual perspectives that it was interesting reading this one just from Olive’s point of view. I kept wanting to know more of what Ethan was thinking!
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Thank you to Simon and Schuster Canada and Netgalley for a galley of this book in exchange for an honest review.
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The Unhoneymooners will be published May 14,2019 !
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Whenever I see that Christina Lauren have a new book coming out, it automatically gets added to my list of must-read books. I’ve come to the conclusion that they have some magical ability to always put a smile on my face. Of course, that magical ability is all talent. No matter my mood, their writing is an elixir that never fails to have me laughing out loud.

Can you imagine spending ten days with someone that you don’t get along with? What if those ten days were in Hawaii… and it was free? That certainly sweetens the pot, doesn’t it? This is the situation that Olive Torres finds herself in. After some bad seafood at her twin sister’s wedding reception leaves everyone sick, including the bride and groom, Ami insists that Olive not let the honeymoon go to waste. All she has to do is pretend that she’s Ami and she will get to spend ten luxurious days in paradise. The only problem is that Ethan Thomas, the best man and groom’s brother, is the only other person who wasn’t afflicted by the tainted buffet food, so it makes perfect sense that he accompanies Olive on the honeymoon and pretend that they are the loving newlyweds. It’s not easy to act like newlyweds, though, when they can barely stand being in the same room together. This whole scenario presented some fabulous drama, wit, and interesting situations and interactions.

Olive and Ethan had a long history of disliking each other. Right from the get-go, the tension was in full force with these two. Ethan’s first mistake was giving Olive a judgmental look just because she wanted to chow down on cheese curds at the State Fair. But what I liked about Olive was that she owned her curves and was unapologetic about enjoying food. Yes!

Sharing a suite at a resort meant that they would be spending a lot of time together. The more time they spent together, the more this “couple” realized that they actually enjoyed each other’s company. I liked watching their relationship progress, how they maneuvered around each other and truly got to know each other beyond their own assumptions.

The Unhoneymooners is a fun-filled, fast-paced enemies-to-lovers romance that provided a great deal of witty banter. Olive and Ethan’s back and forth was everything that you would want from an enemies-to-lovers romance. It had all of the hilarity, chemistry, and even a touch of angst to even things out and get the blood pumping. The authors never rushed the romance along, they allowed the characters to circle each other organically, which is something that I always appreciate in a novel.

This book is just another example of why this writing duo is among my list of all-time favorites!

*4.5 Stars

Ohh this book is just so cute.

I was introduced to Christina Lauren just last year, and they quickly became my favourite romance writing duo. I found The Unhoneymooners to be light, fun, and sexy in the best possible way.

When Olive Torres' twin sister gets food poisoning at her wedding, Olive and the groom's brother Ethan go on their honeymoon instead. The problem? Olive thinks Ethan hates her and they definitely do not get along. While I wouldn't go so far as to call them enemies, this so called "enemies-to-lovers" romance definitely worked for me.

First of all, I LOVE that Olive is a curvy girl. She's not afraid to eat cheese curds at a fair, and she is confident in her own skin. While I didn't find her as funny as some of Christina Lauren's other female characters, I really felt like I could relate to her in that even though she's a confident woman, she makes mistakes or things go wrong, and she perseveres. Secondly, I like how the romance developed without the entire focus of the book being on the romance or on sex. While pretending to be on a honeymoon, she and Ethan fell for each other, but they encountered some hilarious and awkward moments along the way.

If you're looking for a funny, sexy summer read, this one is for you!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for providing me with an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Part of a large, extended Mexican-American family, Olive Torres truly feels unlucky. Her perfect twin Ami, on the other hand, well, she has all the luck in the world. She even got her wedding for free! When an unexpected problem occurs (no spoilers, but if you are squeamish, don't start the book over a meal) Olive and Ethan, (her new brother-in-law) whom she hates with the passion of a burning sun, and who clearly demonstrates that the feelings are mutual, are thrown together unexpectedly for a vacation in paradise. How are they possibly going to survive this trip without killing each other?

Through a series of awkward encounters, dreamy experiences, and sometimes hilarious mishaps, could it be possible for them to realize that sometimesfirst impressions are wrong, and second chances aren't so bad?

Laugh out loud funny, charming and possibly a bit too relatable at times. This fun read would be perfect for the beach, on a trip, or anytime you need a pick me up.

Christina Lauren’s latest feels different from the rest but still captures your heart the same way. Olive and Ethan were a riot and I loved watching them get to know each other and make mistakes along the way.

Christina Lauren is back with another fun, and flirty romance I literally did not put down. Lauren’s books are a great escape and so fun to read. I find myself laughing out loud constantly. Her characters are fully formed, and there is a great balance between rom com and conflict. I loved the plot involving Olive’s sister, All in all, a winner. Thanks so much to Simon and Schuster Canada for the egalley!

🌸Thank you to Simon & Schuster Canada, Gallery Books, NetGalley & Christina Lauren for the free advanced digital copy! This book is available May 14th!
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▪️MY THOUGHTS
✔️I adored this book!! I thought Olive was such a great character! She was honest, funny and so sharp! I also loved Ethan! So reading a book about two characters you really like makes it not only enjoyable but really exciting to read! I thought some of the scenes were so funny that I found myself laughing out loud.
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▪️OVERALL RUNDOWN
✔️This book was so much fun! It had everything! Love, family, betrayal, humour and even food poisoning!! My favourite part about the book is how Ami & Olive’s family were always there for them. No matter what happened their mom, aunts, cousins etc were there to help pick up the pieces! It just absolutely warmed my heart! If you’re looking for an fun loving romance - pick this one up! ❤️
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▪️TITLE RUNDOWN
Unlucky
Newlyweds
Hawaii
Obnoxious
Narcissistic
Exciting
Young
Marriage
Olive
Outgoing
Nauseous
Enemies
Relationships
Sisters
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**I was given an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review**

I adore Christina Lauren books and this one didn't disappoint me in the least. I was grinning like an idiot pretty much the entire way through. The Harry Potter references were on point, I loved Olive as our MC, she has a wonderful family and Ethan was a great Male lead. I loved the way that Olive stood up for herself in a very difficult situation and she stuck to her guns. I loved all of the Hawaiian adventures and just wanted to stay on the island with these characters forever.

Christina Lauren always writes engaging romantic comedies that suck you in until the end. The wit, humour and banter is incredible. I appreciated the twists and turns that the plot offered. As always, I will recommend the Unhoneymooners. It's a perfect summer beach read!

This might be the best book I’ve read so far this year. I thought I would read this book over a day or two but once I started I couldn’t stop until it was finished. Olive and Ethan just might be my favourite couple ever. I felt like I connected with Olive right from the first chapter. This book just made my heart so happy. If you love a good rom-com with some witty banter and a love-hate relationship this is the book for you. I will defiantly reread this book in the future. The Unhoneymooners comes out May 14th and you NEED to preorder it now or be the first in line to purchase it. You won’t regret it!

*Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster Canada for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review*

I have to admit: this was my first Christina Lauren book. And WHY DID I WAIT ALL THIS TIME?! This book is so cute and adorable, I'm dying a little bit inside that it's over. I loved the characters, each so different but so vibrant and genuine... I think it's a book hangover case for me. I honestly loved Olive, Ami and Ethan (dreamy and perfect Ethan!). This book is a perfect summer read, and it's everything! I was unable to remove a big happy smile from my face while reading it. Loved loved loved!!

Many many thanks to Gallery Books for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.