Fizzy is a popular romance author with terrible writers block and umm…sexual block. When a stranger approaches her about starring in a reality show, she decides she will go for it, but on her terms that she assumes can never be met. Connor, aka handsome stranger, not only meets the terms, but unintentionally wiggles his way right into Fizzy’s heart. Connor tries to control his feelings. The reality show spells out very specifically he cannot have a relationship with her. Will they be able to resist one another in this True Love Experiment?

This is a fun book. Slightly different take on romance and very 21st century! I will definitely recommend this to customers that enjoy a good, sometimes steamy romance!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Christina Lauren for this ARC version of this story.

I adore this book. Easily one of my very favorites and my new favorite by the authors. Fizzy is such a fun character and I truly enjoyed every minute of her story. The reality TV element was new for me and was great. I love that she is a romance novelist herself and how this tied in with her own career. The relationship between Fizzy and Connor is amazing. I'm not sure they could be more different but they fit together so perfectly and made it easy to cheer them on in this book. It is such a fun, feel good, romantic comedy.

This book is a "spin off" from The Soulmate Equation and I recommend reading it first to learn more about the characters. The character and plot cross over into The True Love Experiment was seamless.

I highly recommend this book.

Honestly, I expected more from this book! It encapsulated Fizzy's personality well, but I had a hard time believing the relationship between her and the leading man. It had plenty of laugh-out-loud moments that help boost my rating. It was a great premise and brought back some memorable characters from the first book.

This is my first Christina Lauren book (how? why?), and I am in love. So funny. So hot. So perfect. I am obsessed and off to procure their extensive backlist and fully blow up my TBR pile. #cizzyforever

Okay, so admittedly, romance isn't really my normal wheelhouse as far as genre fiction goes. I'd never read anything else by the author but saw this in someone's video and immediately found myself drawn to the cover -- it's so eye=catching! I ended up liking this a lot more than expected, - it was fun, and at times surprisingly emotional! I cried, lmao. Will definitely be checking out more from the author!

If I am looking for a fun, light, beach-type read, Christina Lauren books never disappoint. The True Love Experiment is a follow-up to The Soulmate Equation, with best friend, Fizzy, as this book’s main character.

The book, told from two different POVs, was fun, witty and definitely NSFW! The chemistry between the two characters was off the charts and I was rooting for the two of them throughout the book.

While there were a couple plot points that were a bit frustrating, overall, the book was enjoyable and kept me entertained.

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

I love Christina Lauren's books, but I could not get into this one. The characters and the world felt a bit flat and formulaic. THE TRUE LOVE EXPERIMENT didn't have that usual verve and spark as their usual stories.

Recommend if you love romcoms, but if you haven't read their other books, I would read one of those first.

Very much chick lit and romance with a predictable storyline and ending. And as often happens in romance novels, this one has just a few too many highly descriptive steamy sex scenes - I just skimmed. Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read an ARC!

Let me start with this: When Christina & Lauren nail it, they really nail it.

This book had my stomach in butterflies and my face smiling the whole time I was reading it. Fizzy is vivacious and hilarious and charming and warm and Connor is solid and sweet and kind and their chemistry was so believable. I was a huge fan of The Soulmate Equation so I was excited to read this book and to me it surpassed my expectations. The intertwining of romance novel hero archetypes into a dating show was such a fun and creative way to progress this story line.

If you are looking for a fun and happy and warm romance, this is it. 4.5 stars. Can't wait to reread it,

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for a copy of this book in exchange for my honest feedback.

I didn’t realize there was a “book number 1” but that didn’t make my opinion of this book any different. I loved the story line and the intense relationship between the main characters. If you love The Bachelor/ette you’ll love this book! Fizzy was bound to end up with the perfect match experiment or not!

Wow!! I will always, always read anything Christina Lauren writes and adore it but this one? WHEW, it absolutely blew me away in a way I wasn't expecting. It's very much a love letter to the romance genre and I couldn't help but fall in love with literally everyone in this book!

I think this is one of my new favorite Christina Lauren books. Fizzy was such a great character and I really loved how CLo played with the reality tv element and meshed it with romance writing. And it had all the excellent swoons I have come to expect from a CLo book!

Yet another hilarious romcom from Christina & Lauren! I absolutely devoured this book and loved every minute of it. The chemistry between Fizzy and Connor was drool worthy and their banter was spot on. It was the perfect follow up to The Soulmate Experiment and I LOVED that that Jess and River were still included! I honestly can't wait to listen to the audiobook version of this just to relive it again!

Without a doubt, this is CLo’s best book yet. When they announced Fizzy would be getting her own book last year, I was so excited! But this exceeded my expectations by a mile. Fizzy plus a reality tv show = perfection.

I loved everything about The True Love Experiment - everything from the characters, the premise, their chemistry. Everything!
Fizzy’s name could not be more perfect as she is such an effervescent character and made the best main character. She exudes joy. I felt such happiness reading the banter and flirting between her and Connor while she dated 8 potential matches. I had happy tears streaking down my face at the ending. I loved the reality tv dating show premise. But ultimately, I loved this giant present to romance readers.

Do yourself a favor and read this one, especially if you like:
- Forced proximity
- Forbidden love
- Single dad trope
- Reality tv dating shows
- Witty banter
- The Soulmate Equation

“The True Love Experiment” by Christina Lauren

Fizzy Chen is a best-selling romance novelist who sells love like no other. The only problem? She’s never been in love herself. Fizzy isn’t picky when it comes to the men she dates. She’s quick to lust and she has truly great stories to tell from her dating history, and maybe a couple not so great, but she’s looking for more. When Connor Prince, documentary filmmaker turned reality TV show creator—against his will—approaches Fizzy about a dating show concept with her as the main contestant, she admits that she’s intrigued, not only by the show, but also by Connor himself. She thinks she has his type perfectly pegged but it’s not long before she realizes she may have judged him a little too quickly. As production of The True Love Experiment begins, Fizzy starts to wonder if her one true love is even a contestant at all and Connor, watching it all from the sidelines, wonders the same. Fans of “The Soulmate Equation” will be thrilled to see the return of a few favorite characters and will absolutely love this new story. “The True Love Experiment” is a complete delight.

Reviewed by Abbey Peralta for Suspense Magazine

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an early release. If you're a fan of Christina Lauren and have read The Soulmate equation than you are familiar with "Fizzy" Felicity Chen. The Author introduces Fizzy to those unfamiliar with the Soulmate equation wonderfully. Fizzy is a beloved romance book author and has never truly been in love. She is approached by Connor Prince about creating a reality TV show focused around her and emerging dating technology. Fizzy is unsure but ultimately agrees when her list of demands is met. Fans of The Soulmate of Equation will love the story of Fizzy. Fizzy is a fun character and I loved seeing her growth. Wonderful happy read.

Oh my goodness was this book the sweetest or what? The tension between Connor and Fizzy was off the charts. The longing, the pining from Connor, I could feel it off the pages bury itself deep into my soul. He was a goner the moment he saw her and I love a good "guy falls first" scenario. He fell hard and fast but it wasn't all lust, which I love. I am not a fan of insta love/lust, but this felt different in the fact he wasn't just all about getting physical immediately. Connor and Fizzy developed this deep bonding friendship that partners should have. Loving everything about one another and just being happy in each other's presence. What a joy this book was and the end was so adorable.
Thank you to Gallery, Netgalley and Christina Lauren for an early copy.

I adored this book! I think it might actually be one of my faves from Christina Lauren! Fizzy and Connor were the perfect MCs!! I also had a chance to listen to the audiobook and the narrators were perfect!! I haven’t read a lot of “single-dad” romances, but this one is definitely the favorite! The spice level could have been higher but it was still pretty spicy!! Definitely recommend this one and especially the audiobook!!

Will absolutely eat up anything written by this dynamic duo! I loved this one so much I knew i needed a copy for my shelves. I loved the plot crossovers from The Soulmate equation but reading that one first isn’t necessary for enjoying this book! I adored the chemistry between the main characters. It was so steamy and believable.

DNF at 25%. This book just wasn't for me. It could have been the audio version, which I did not care for, but I didn't like the characters enough at all to keep reading my e-copy. This is not the first Christina Lauren title I have DNFed so maybe they just aren't for me. Although I did really love Love and Other Words. I will still give a few more of their books a try, but we will see.