Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren

Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating

by Christina Lauren

Just friends. Just friends. JUST FRIENDS. If they repeat it enough, maybe it'll be true . . .

Hazel Camille Bradford knows she's a lot to take - and frankly, most men aren't up to the challenge. If her army of pets and taste for the absurd don't send them running, her lack of filter and tendency to say exactly the wrong thing will. Their loss. Not everyone can handle a Hazel.

Josh Im has known Hazel since college. From the first night they met - when she gracelessly threw up on his shoes - to when she sent him an unintelligible email while in a post-surgical haze, Josh has always thought of Hazel more as a spectacle than a peer. But now, ten years later, after a cheating girlfriend has turned his life upside down, going out with Hazel is a breath of fresh air.

Not that Josh and Hazel date. At least, not each other. Because setting each other up on progressively terrible double blind dates means there's nothing between them . . . right?

New York Times and #1 international bestselling author Christina Lauren (Roomies, Beautiful Bastard) tells the laugh-out-loud, uplifting story of two people who are completely wrong for each other - in all the right ways.

What are people saying about Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating?

'Romance for the twenty-first century' Kirkus Reviews

'Josh and Hazel's Guide to not Dating is pure joy . . . funny, clever, and surefooted' Sally Thorne, author of The Hating Game

'With exuberant humor and unforgettable characters, this romantic comedy is a standout' Kirkus Reviews

'a hilariously zany and heartfelt novel . . . sure to please readers looking for a fun-filled novel to escape everyday life with' Booklist

'Hilarious...perfect balance between charming moments and sultry episodes' Publishers Weekly

'Endearing and hilarious. As per usual Christina Lauren has managed to exceed all expectations. You ladies make me love your characters more with every book you write and I. NEED. MORE.' Goodreads Reviewer

'I am beyond glad that I had the chance to read this book this time around. It definitely brightened my mood and I will definitely be reading this beauty again.' Goodreads Reviewer

'Fresh and wonderfully satisfying' Goodreads Reviewer

Reviewed by Lorelei's Lit Lair on

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I truly loved this fun and engaging story! What I loved most about it is the message to always stay true to yourself. You should never change your personality for someone to love you. Josh is an incredible sexy guy, more of an introvert with a big heart. Hazel is a ray of sun, full of energy and life, on the quirky side, but that’s what makes her so loving and unique. There were lots of fun adventures, laugh out loud moments and great secondary characters, making it a heartwarming story. I especially loved the ending. I highly recommend Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating, even the audiobook. It was great!

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