This book is great! Would definitely recommend. Thanks so much to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC.

THANK YOU NETGALLEY for an ARC of this book!!!! I was so thrilled to receive it and this is my honest review.

This is the absolute definition of the perfect beach read and because Netgalley so generously gifted it to me right before my beach vacation I can review it for you.
Add this to your TBR pile immediately. Do not even read what its about. Just trust me if you love the authors other books or any light rom coms with some spice added in, this is the book for you.
I read Soulmate equation and loved it but couldnt recall Fizzy whom this book is based on. It doesnt even matter. She stands alone. I love that the authors created a character who was mature, and grown with her list of flaws and she got to stay unapologetically herself through out the book. And Connor is really the leading man we are all looking for within our books pages.
I do not care that this book might be predictable. I do not care if you saw the conflict coming from a mile away, I loved it and it had all the things I look for in a great read. I found it funny, the banter was amazing, the spicy bits were so well written as always and I loved the main characters so much that it was easy to root for them to find their happily ever after.
Add this to your summer read pile right away!!!!

Thank you to net galley, Christina, Lauren and Gallery book for the ARC of this book.

This books goes into the life of romance author Fizzy as she ponders why everyone around her seems to fall in love but she can’t. Why can’t someone who writes love stories find a happy ever after of her own?

That’s when we meet single dad tv producer Connor who presents the perfect opportunity for love when he approaches Fizzy to be on the romance show he is in charge of producing.

This is just the opportunity Fizzy needs… but who is she truly going to fall for?

This book was such a fun read and had some of the cutest banter I’ve read this year. If you need a cinnamon roll MMC and a strong willed lovable FMC this is the book for you to read this summer.

I could not put this book down as soon as I picked it up and even needed some time to think of what I wanted to say. If you love reality tv shows relating to romance you must pick this book up.

Fizzy, the sassy and unpredictable best friend of Jess from the Soulmate Equation (released Feb 2022) stars in her own book. Fizzy has hit a “dry spell” and gets prepositioned to be the start of a reality tv show by a producer. Hilarity ensues, multiple pop culture references ensue and you have a saucy book that continues to build on the world described in the Soulmate Equation.

FIZZY FAN FOR LIFE. We were all swept away by Fizzy’s charismatic and fun character in Soulmate Equation and now in The True Love Experiment, it is Fizzy’s turn for love. This is a fun read with great characters. I wish this show was real! I didn’t think I could love Fizzy anymore but diving into her backstory and seeing her growth proved me wrong. Definitely recommend!

Thank you to netgalley and the publisher for an eARC.

I picked this up not realizing it was a second novel, however, I didn’t find it to be confusing or needed to have read the first one to understand this one. It definitely works well as a stand-alone.

I really liked this one and I like the main character. Her independence and refusal to be anyone other than herself was great to read about.
Overall, definitely recommend.

As a huge fan of The Soulmate Equation, I was stoked when I realized this was a continuation/ Fizzy story. What I didn’t expect was to love it wayyyy more than the first.

The True Love Experiment took my reality television guilty pleasure and my love for cheesy romance novels and created a story I NEVER wanted to end. It was one of those books I didn’t want to finish and purposely took my time with. It was one I could complete in one sitting, but knew it would give me the worst Book hangover.

It had sass and humor, spice and romance, heartbreak and anticipation throughout its entirety. The way we got to know Fizzy more in depth (from the Soulmate Equation) and we’re still graced with our fave characters, Jess, River, and Juno really established further connections with them. Connor was the BEST love interest I could have possibly asked. Even I found myself crushing on him.

For me, it was easily a 5 star read.

Huge thank you to NetGalley and Gallery books for the ARC

I am always eager and the first in line to read the newest book by Christina Lauren. This one did not disappoint. I loved the story of Fizzy and Connor. Fizzy is so easy to love and you will find yourself rooting for her from the beginning. Connor was harder to get to know. The real side of him was revealed more slowly, but you fell in love with him and their love story. I love that Jess and River were back and the DNADuo was part of the story. This is a great book. Christina Lauren hits another one out of the park, readers will love this book. Well done.

I loved this book! Quirky, rich, believable characters tell the story of a successful romance author suffering from writers block. She’s offered a spot to star in a new reality dating show featuring all the hero’s of romance novels. She meets the hot producer and signs on, but only if they play by her rules! Such a joyful, fun read! I’d love to see this made into a movie, ( I’m talking to you Hellosunshine!)

Christina Lauren manages to top the Soumate Equation, which I didn't think would be possible. Fizzy is charming and lovable, while Connor's attention to his daughter and devotion to doing right by this film project is swoon-worthy. Watching them fall in love, wandering how they will make it, it's all worth the journey -- and kept my attention well enough to read in one sitting. Highly recommend to fans of CL's other works.

I was pleasantly surprised to see a secondary character, Fizzy, from a previous novel get her HEA. I was also happy to peak in on a previous HEA from the authors. The hero in this novel was just dreamy. Described by Fizzy as a Hot DILF, he and his daughter were characters worth rooting for and compelled me to just keep reading.
There was not a real love triangle and Fizzy doesn’t write those either, but the premise was sort of reminiscent of one; in this case though, maybe a love octagon. Interesting premise and loved seeing Fizzy get her HEA.

Christina Lauren have done it again! I was not expecting Fizzy's story to be more fun than the previous book with River and Jesse with all of the heart. Also, when did these two start writing such steamy scenes? The concept of the reality show was fun and it was light hearted. I felt sometimes the defense of the romance genre was a bit heavy handed but whatever! Fizzy was defending her success as a romance author. She was still so much fun. Connor was just there to balance her out. I really enjoyed the two perspectives in the story and how they were balance. Basically, I loved this.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. The opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

The duo of Christina Lauren hav done it again! Such a great story! Follow Fizzy as she navigates a reality dating show while really only wanting the producer. Great chemistry, wonderful characters and funny, sincere banter. Loved the relationship between Fizzy and Connor, but also loved her with Isaac. So much fun to watch a romance writer getting her mojo back! I have read so much from these authors, and they have created another fun, can't put down romance. Has great character development, plus lots of heart-felt laughter and love. If you like fun romances with a Hollywood vibe, this is the book for you!

This book is a follower to The Soulmate Equation, in which Felicity "Fizzy" Chen was Jess's best friend. As a romance writer, Fizzy has gone dry. She can't write! Then Connor Prince, eco-documentary maker, asks her to participate in a reality TV show based on the DNA matchmaking technology in Soulmate. Fizzy has no better ideas at the moment, and it'll help Jess's husband River, who invented the tech. So she tells Connor yes, she'll be the Bachelorette, but it'll be on her terms. And this leads to a really fun, original story! Since she's a romance writer, Fizzy demands that each of her matches--DNA-screened for compatibility--must represent a romantic hero archetype. So she gets a Bad Boy, a Billionaire, a Rock Star, a Hot Nerd, etc. all vying to be her true love. Of course, there's a wrench in the form of Connor, to whom she is drawn irresistibly, and vice versa. This novel was everything I love about a Christina Lauren romance. LOL funny, snarky, smart, sweet, hot, and a satisfying HEA. Five stars!

Oh goodness I loved this book. I thought the premise was unique and there was no “catch” with the characters or their story. The ending made me so happy. I think this might be my favorite Christina Lauren book!

4.25 stars

The True Love Experiment is a romantic comedy with loveable characters and a lot of heart.

Felicia “Fizzy” Chen is a best-selling romance author who has lost her joy and, thus, her ability to write the genre she loves so much.

Connor Prince III is about to lose his joy when his job changes from a producer of environmentally focused documentaries to trashy reality shows. His first assignment is to produce a reality show, a la Bachelorette style, featuring a woman with many suitors.

When the two characters cross paths, not only is a reality show created with inspiration from romance novels, think of Fizzy as the heroine with her suitors being her potential hero, but an intense chemistry between the lead, Fizzy, and producer, Connor puts the show's success in danger.

Fizzy is such a fun character. She has a biting, quick-witted, dry sense of humor. She is also sex-positive and has no qualms about expressing her thoughts and desires.

Connor is a quieter character, maybe a little too vanilla, but in the end, he compliments Fizzy well, and he grew on me. Their chemistry takes a bit to develop, but it works and given Fizzy’s no-holds-back sex positivity attitude, their sex scenes were blush-worthy.

This book was so much fun to read. It’s smart and quirky, and I loved the commentary on romance as a genre. It is not sappy or too over the top. The grand gesture had me misty-eyed instead of cringing and rolling my eyes, which is my usual response when reading romance novels.
But what made this book a true standout is Fizzy; she is truly an admirable heroine.

I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and Gallery Books in exchange for an honest review.

I LOVED this book. Fizzy is so fun and unapologetic. I loved the chemistry between the leads. The dialogue was flirty and fun. The sexy times weren’t too overdone or descriptive - still steamy, but more about the emotions and less about the mechanics. Highly recommend.

I would like to thank NetGalley, the author, and the publishers for providing this ARC copy to read and review. All the statements above are my true opinions after fully reading the book.

This book is the perfect sequel to The Soulmate Equation. I absolutely adored the main character, Fizzy. Her personality sucks the reader in from the very first page and makes this book hard to put down. It was a pleasure to witness her and Connor's love story. This book has all of the Big Feels!

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the incredible opportunity to read and review this ARC.

*squeals for ten minutes straight*

I have enthusiastically read all 30 of Christina Lauren’s books. I have swooned over many a hero. I have cheered on our incredible heroines. I have proudly proclaimed several of their heroes as my book boyfriends. But dear Lawd, let me tell you, this book—this boooooooooook—has my little romancey heart forever. This is the hands-down best book they have ever written. I am lucky enough to have also gotten an ARC for The Soulmate Equation before it came out in May 2021 and I enjoyed Fizzy for her ferocious loyal nature towards her best friend Jess and her adorable, frenetic energy, but I could never have dreamed of a better heroine for this story. This book has EVERYTHING I love in a romance and in love and life: reality television; tweens who are wise beyond their years; leaning into the romance book tropes and calling them out; wise-cracking, brilliant, beautiful, emotionally raw heroines who go after what they want; a hot British buttoned-up hero who just wants to do good and not let a little thing like love stand in the way of providing for his family; beautiful, heartwrenching moments that take your breath away; bestie banter; and so much more. I’m in love with this love letter to love and romance writing and reading and reality television and all of it. It made me cry. That is all. Write 900 more, ladies. I can’t wait for everyone to read this one when it comes out.

By far my favorite Christina Lauren book of all time. The chemistry between the main characters is extremely well written and Fizzy is immediately likable. Well done!