Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating
the perfect laugh out loud, friends to lovers romcom from the author of The Unhoneymooners
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4.3 • 356 Ratings
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Publisher Description
'Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating is pure joy' Sally Thorne, author of The Hating Game
'Christina Lauren is my go-to when I'm feeling sad' Beth O'Leary, author of The Flatshare
Just friends. Just friends. JUST FRIENDS. If they repeat it enough, maybe it'll be true . . .
Hazel 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 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 bestselling author Christina Lauren tells the laugh-out-loud, uplifting story of two people who are completely wrong for each other - in all the right ways.
Find out why readers LOVE Christina Lauren:
'Pure, irresistible magic from start to finish' Emily Henry
'Witty and downright hilarious . . . perfect feel-good romantic comedy' Helen Hoang
'What a joyful, warm, touching book! This is the book to read if you want to smile so hard your face hurts' Jasmine Guillory
'A sexy, hilarious rom-com . . . Perfect for fans of Jasmine Guillory and Sally Thorne' Booklist
'With exuberant humour and unforgettable characters, this romantic comedy is a standout' Kirkus Reviews
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
From the writer behind wonderful contemporary romances like Roomies comes another hilarious and painfully relatable tale of love in the time of Tinder. A series of disastrous double dates provides the set-up for the connection between the strait-laced Josh and the endearingly quirky (and supposedly “undateable”) Hazel. Lighthearted as it might be, Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating is driven by real heart, clever dialogue and steamy scenes. It’s the perfect book for anyone who’s ever found the world of romance to be a ridiculous puzzle.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In Lauren's hilarious standalone, hot mess Hazel Bradford and blueprint-perfect Josh Im are definitely, indisputably not dating. Hazel, extremely eccentric and lacking any filter, has more in common with the third graders she teaches than the exquisite genius Josh, a successful physical therapist. After a series of embarrassing encounters in college, Hazel is certain that she has proven to Josh that she's completely undatable, but, when they meet again seven years later, she hopes they can be friends. When it turns out Josh's girlfriend has been cheating on him, Hazel and Josh begin setting each other up on disastrous blind double-dates as an excuse to spend time together. Hazel is wild and unapologetic, and her yearning for love and family is perfectly blended with her refusal to settle for anyone who doesn't appreciate her quirks. Though the novel is predictable at times and full of convenient mishaps that throw the pair together, Lauren (Roomies) finds the perfect balance between charming moments and sultry episodes.
Customer Reviews
Great read
I really enjoyed this book. Lots of humorous and real moments. You can’t help but love the characters.
Super cute
Josh and hazels guide to not dating was a super cute romance with a bit of spice. Was super easy to read and Josh I’m is such a sweet heart.
Loved it!
This made me think of Bridget Jones’ Diary and how relatable the main character Hazel is. The story kept me engaged and left me feeling happy. A beautiful read ❤️❤️❤️