The True Love Experiment

Name: The True Love Experiment
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9780349433639
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By Christina Lauren

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The True Love Experiment, the next escapist romance from Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of TikTok favourite, The Unhoneymooners, is the book their fans have been waiting for, ever since Fizzy's debut in The Soulmate Equation! 'My favourite kind of book to devour: something... Read More

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The True Love Experiment, the next escapist romance from Christina Lauren, New York Times bestselling author of TikTok favourite, The Unhoneymooners, is the book their fans have been waiting for, ever since Fizzy's debut in The Soulmate Equation!

'My favourite kind of book to devour: something that manages to be hot and intense, yet still the very best comfort food' JODI PICOULT

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They're crafting the perfect Hollywood romance for the screen.

But the chemistry behind the camera might be the real story.

Felicity 'Fizzy' Chen is lost. Sure, she has an incredible career as a beloved romance novelist with numerous bestsellers to her name, but when she's asked to give a commencement address, it hits her: she hasn't been practising what she's preached.

She hasn't been in love. In lust? Sure. But that swoon-worthy, can't-stop-thinking-about-him, all-encompassing feeling? Nope. And suddenly the optimism she's encouraged in her readers starts to feel like a lie.

Connor Prince, documentary filmmaker and single father, loves that his work allows him to live near his daughter. Then his profit-minded boss orders him to create a reality TV show, putting it all in jeopardy. Desperate to find his romantic lead, a chance run-in with an exasperated Fizzy offers Connor the perfect solution. What if he could show the queen of romance herself falling head-over-heels? But when production on The True Love Experiment begins, Connor wonders if that perfect match will ever be in the cue cards for him too.

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'Sexy, swoony, heartfelt' Library Journal (starred review)

'Funny, angst-y, and extremely sexy' Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Find out why readers LOVE Christina Lauren . . .

'Pure, irresistible magic from start to finish' EMILY HENRY

'Witty and downright hilarious . . . a perfect feel-good romantic comedy' HELEN HOANG

'Pure joy' SALLY THORNE

'Writing duo Christina Lauren are my go-to when I'm feeling sad' BETH O'LEARY

'What a joyful, warm, touching book! This is the book to read if you want to smile so hard your face hurts' JASMINE GUILLORY

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