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Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating

Christina Lauren

Start date: November 9, 2018

Finish date: November 11, 2018

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Aug 22, 2018 Linda (un)Conventional Bookworms rated it it was amazing

Shelves: read-in-2018, edelweiss, fave-author, romance, adult, contemporary, arc, gallery-books, 2018-releases, 2018-fave-reads

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*I received a free copy of [title] from [publisher] via Edelweiss. This has in no way influenced my voluntary review, which is honest and unbiased *Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating is my favorite friends to lovers story ever! They are both golden, and I adore them!

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Josh and Hazel had nothing much in common at first glance, on second glance, however, they were perfect for each other. After they knew each other in colleg ...more

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Oct 15, 2018 Anne - Books of My Heart rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

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Robin did a review of Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating earlier this fall on the digital book version. Her review made it sound so amazing; I couldn't pass up the audio. I'm a real fan of Christina Lauren. They do an excellent job at capturing people in their funny, unique ways with authentic emotions and issues ...more

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Sep 08, 2018 Jen (That's What I'm Talking About) rated it it was amazing

Shelves: contemporary, romance, standalone

Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating is one of the most touching friends-to-lovers stories I’ve enjoyed over the years. Reminiscent of When Harry Met Sally, the story follows Josh and Hazel from the first few times they met in college, to when they become best friends about seven years later. Hazel knew from the moment she met Josh that he was her idea of Mr. Perfect, but she understands they are completely incompatible. So when they meet up at his sister’s / her best friend’s barbecue, Hazel de Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating is one of the most touching friends-to-lovers stories I’ve enjoyed over the years. Reminiscent of When Harry Met Sally, the story follows Josh and Hazel from the first few times they met in college, to when they become best friends about seven years later. Hazel knew from the moment she met Josh that he was her idea of Mr. Perfect, but she understands they are completely incompatible. So when they meet up at his sister’s / her best friend’s barbecue, Hazel determines they will be best friends. And as best friends do, they set up one another on dates. And more dates. And even more dates.

Hazel is a bit eccentric, and she embraces it. She knows she’s zany, loud, and a bit manic, but she’s not going to change for anyone. And I love this about Hazel. Too often we have heroines who want to change to please others. But not Hazel; she’s all “f-them” if they don’t want to be around her. She’s strong, with a great outlook, but even then, she can be a bit hard on herself, disbelieving that someone like Josh accepts and enjoys her idiosyncrasies.

Josh is mellow and kind, and he is surprised by how much he likes hanging out with Hazel. Yes, he’s attracted to her, but he doesn’t want to pursue things. However as the pair grows closer, going on set-up after failing set-up, he realizes it’s Hazel that he enjoys most about their crazy dates. What makes their story extra-special, is that Josh is willing to acknowledge and pursue his feelings rather than dismiss them.

The fear of messing it up and losing Josh is so real for Hazel, that she refuses to accept any sort of relationship, even after the pair have sex. But they stick by their friendship, keeping things moving forward. Their dating exploits are funny, and serve to show them both how much they love being together. And they come to each realize that they are both at a place in their lives when they are ready for true love and family.

Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating is sweet, happy, and will tug at your heart. I highly recommend this wonderful romance.

My Rating: A- Enjoyed A Lot
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