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How to Date #4
Un experimento inesperado
¿Puede un experimento de citas reavivar una antigua llama?
Lauren Blakely, autora superventas de The New York Times, nos trae una comedia romántica picante y deliciosa.
Él es un gruñón empedernido. Ella, el optimismo personificado. Hace ocho años tuvieron una aventura secreta, y ahora el destino los reúne de nuevo.
Ella quiere encontrar al hombre de su vida y le pide a él que sea su instructor de citas. Pero, ¿podrá él resistir la tentación de convertirse en su candidato ideal?
Una historia divertida y sexy sobre segundas oportunidades, miedos superados y el poder del amor verdadero. ¿Se atreverán a arriesgarlo todo por una nueva oportunidad juntos?"
Please This audiobook is in Castilian Spanish.
Lauren Blakely, autora superventas de The New York Times, nos trae una comedia romántica picante y deliciosa.
Él es un gruñón empedernido. Ella, el optimismo personificado. Hace ocho años tuvieron una aventura secreta, y ahora el destino los reúne de nuevo.
Ella quiere encontrar al hombre de su vida y le pide a él que sea su instructor de citas. Pero, ¿podrá él resistir la tentación de convertirse en su candidato ideal?
Una historia divertida y sexy sobre segundas oportunidades, miedos superados y el poder del amor verdadero. ¿Se atreverán a arriesgarlo todo por una nueva oportunidad juntos?"
Please This audiobook is in Castilian Spanish.
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April 29, 2024
2 stars because the narrators tried but my god the writing and plot made me cringe so hard.
May 9, 2024
This didn’t appeal to me, as I usually always say what I feel or want, even if I’m scared. For me it’s better to know. Therefore I couldn’t relate.
April 17, 2024
4 ⭐️ I see the names Jacob Morgan, Andi Arndt & Lauren Blakely together, I’m running 🏃🏽♀️
🎧 Audiobook 🎧
Narrators: Andi Arndt & Jacob Morgan
Narration Style: Dual
Tropes
• second chance romance
• friends to lovers
• brother’s best friend
• forced proximity
• small town
Review
This was such a cute little listen! I didn’t realise this would be Monroe & Juliet’s story so that was a fun little treat for me. These two shared a romantic week long fling 8 years ago but are now cohosting a relationship podcast together. Their past is something they never discuss until one day they’re gifted a house from a loyal fan of their show which happens to be in Monroe’s hometown, the town they spent their time together all those years ago. While back there, the close quarters and an offer to become Juliet’s dating coach force them to realise there are still a lot of unresolved feelings and undeniable chemistry between them.
As with every LB book the banter was bantering and the spice was spicing. They just had such an ease about them and seeing how much it pained Monroe to see Juliet so down about the state of her dating life and how protective he was of her was really sweet. The fake dates were so fun and I loved seeing him slowly realise that he wanted to be the man worthy of her. They were just such a cute couple.
Special shoutout to Sawyer for being a superior brother and best friend in this situation. And it was so much fun seeing all the previous couples from the series. It goes without saying that Andi & Jacob did a stellar job and I can’t wait for whatever Lauren blesses us with next 🤍
🎧 Audiobook 🎧
Narrators: Andi Arndt & Jacob Morgan
Narration Style: Dual
Tropes
• second chance romance
• friends to lovers
• brother’s best friend
• forced proximity
• small town
Review
This was such a cute little listen! I didn’t realise this would be Monroe & Juliet’s story so that was a fun little treat for me. These two shared a romantic week long fling 8 years ago but are now cohosting a relationship podcast together. Their past is something they never discuss until one day they’re gifted a house from a loyal fan of their show which happens to be in Monroe’s hometown, the town they spent their time together all those years ago. While back there, the close quarters and an offer to become Juliet’s dating coach force them to realise there are still a lot of unresolved feelings and undeniable chemistry between them.
As with every LB book the banter was bantering and the spice was spicing. They just had such an ease about them and seeing how much it pained Monroe to see Juliet so down about the state of her dating life and how protective he was of her was really sweet. The fake dates were so fun and I loved seeing him slowly realise that he wanted to be the man worthy of her. They were just such a cute couple.
Special shoutout to Sawyer for being a superior brother and best friend in this situation. And it was so much fun seeing all the previous couples from the series. It goes without saying that Andi & Jacob did a stellar job and I can’t wait for whatever Lauren blesses us with next 🤍
February 26, 2025
A quick, hot read! 🌶️🌶️🌶️ Just what I needed! 😆
December 27, 2024
Too many tropes, not enough book
Man acts like perfect boyfriend for an entire book and yet ‘isn’t good at relationships’ so must ‘work on himself’ before he can be with woman.
Like, my brother in Spaghetti Monster, you know how to do this, it’s your job as a relationship therapist, you’re literally coaching her through the entire book and yet…whomp whomp, you’re too scarred waaaaaah.
Fucking stupid premise.
Points for this being brothers best friend and the brother gives no fucks about his best friend being with his sister and supports it because he likes his best friend and doesn’t gatekeep who his sister sleeps with.
Points off for most of the sex being woman on top. Lazy.
Points for his friends saying all the stuff I said above and pulling this hero’s head out of his ass quickly so we didn’t have to have time jumps while he figured shit out.
Ugh I really liked the hero but the premise ruined it for me. It would have been better if she was the one who needed work and space, she was the one asking for coaching after all.
Also the second chance part of this was totally unnecessary. It didn’t matter that they had a week together however many years ago. This book was too short to be so trope heavy. Sometimes less is more.
And why does a 5 hr audiobook novella need two epilogues into the ninth year? Overkill.
Notes on narration: both narrators were good, no notes. 🤣
Man acts like perfect boyfriend for an entire book and yet ‘isn’t good at relationships’ so must ‘work on himself’ before he can be with woman.
Like, my brother in Spaghetti Monster, you know how to do this, it’s your job as a relationship therapist, you’re literally coaching her through the entire book and yet…whomp whomp, you’re too scarred waaaaaah.
Fucking stupid premise.
Points for this being brothers best friend and the brother gives no fucks about his best friend being with his sister and supports it because he likes his best friend and doesn’t gatekeep who his sister sleeps with.
Points off for most of the sex being woman on top. Lazy.
Points for his friends saying all the stuff I said above and pulling this hero’s head out of his ass quickly so we didn’t have to have time jumps while he figured shit out.
Ugh I really liked the hero but the premise ruined it for me. It would have been better if she was the one who needed work and space, she was the one asking for coaching after all.
Also the second chance part of this was totally unnecessary. It didn’t matter that they had a week together however many years ago. This book was too short to be so trope heavy. Sometimes less is more.
And why does a 5 hr audiobook novella need two epilogues into the ninth year? Overkill.
Notes on narration: both narrators were good, no notes. 🤣
June 17, 2024
3.5 stars rounded up Amazing narrators and cute epilogue
Epilogues and narrators will always have me bumping up the rating on books 🥰 (Jacob Morgan?? 🫠 and Andi Arendt can read and instruction manual and I’m there 👀).
But this was sitting at about a 3.5 before all of that…
Juliet (30) cohosts a dating podcast with Monroe (35). She’s gone on some disastrous dates, and Monroe, who has a psych background (so he’s basically a doctor) has a jaded, practical view on dating. It doesn’t stop Juliet from continuing to date and talking about it on the show😅.
Because Monroe’s divorced, he doesn’t exactly believe in things lasting long 😅. In fact, when he and Juliet had a week-long rendezvous eight years before, he wasn’t ready to commit because he had just recently been divorced, which is why they separated (plus, they moved went to different parts of the country).
When a fan of their gifts them a living estate, they go to their newly acquired abode, while also
experiencing some intense chemistry 👀, Monroe decides to be her dating coach with the caveat that he’s going to impersonate the men she would be dating.
Little does she know that this grumpy man has been wanting her this whole time 👀.
Let the dating experiment begin 😉.
What I liked/loved:
—the 🔥. Uffff. There’s a lot of steam 👀. The spice is spicing 🫠. It’s about medium burn with their first kiss at about 40 ish% and full 🔥 by 50% ish 😉. And it gets diiiirty🥵. Monroe doesn’t come to play 👏🏻
—he literally eats a hearty breakfast 😉🔥🥵. Lucky lucky Juliet 🫠
—role playing 😉. Yuuuuuup 🔥
—the horny house 😅. This had allll the things needed to feel frisky 👀. And the mirrors everywhere? Ufff 😉. It was fun imagining it all
— forced proximity, one bunkbed👀. Nice take on the only one bed trope 🤣
—gray sweatpants and tattoos 😉 (do I need to say more? 🤣)
— Jumanji safe word🤣
—how JP Monroe gets 👀. That’s right. I like when the H sweats 😈. This is what finally push his Monroe to act 👏🏻
—ladybugs ❤️
— the side characters 👀. I need to read all the other books before this 😅. I love that. I didn’t feel lost, which means that this reads like a standalone 👏🏻
— older adults can find love again ❤️. I love this so much; many people feel like they’re too old to date or find someone new, but there are a lot of older people, parents, were trying their luck at finding love again ❤️
— the epilogues 🫶. we get one a year later, another one eight years after that, and we get a bonus scene if you sign up for her newsletter ❤️
When I didn’t like/love:
— the fact that they’ve been in love with each other since eight years ago 🙄. Please 😐. If this were true, why would they wait so long to move forward 🙄? They’ve been working together, seeing each other all the time, and it takes him this long to finally move forward? Come on 😐. Moving to different parts of the country is such a copout 🙄. I would’ve preferred if they hadn’t declared that they’ve loved each other all these years, because it just devalues what it means to love someone. It’s not like they were talking to each other on the daily or involved in each other’s lives 🤷🏻♀️. Now, if there was another reason why, then maybe it would make more sense. 😐. Monroe’s commitment ish issues isn’t enough of a reason 🙄. When you really love someone, you’re going to wanna be with that person in any capacity, and that doesn’t happen in this case.
— besides knowing that they haven’t been celibate all these years, I would’ve liked to have more information about their separation. I’m assuming we don’t get much details because of the lack of angst. But I just wanted more.
—more fulfilling epilogues 😒. Yes, we get a couple of epilogues in the book, but I wanted more of a peek into their future, especially with the second one that’s eight years later. And the bonus scene from her website was way too short 😐. Sigh. can’t be choosers I guess 😒
Overall, I enjoy this ❤️. It’s a light, fast read.
⚠️safety squad⚠️
-no cheating/sharing/owd
-mild omd: the h goes on a date. The H shows up to it and rescues her from embarrassment
-divorced H
-slept together 8 years ago. Both have been with others since (yet they liked each other)
-role playing/spanking/dirty talk
-condoms/then none
-HEA/epilogue/a year later/8 years after that
Epilogues and narrators will always have me bumping up the rating on books 🥰 (Jacob Morgan?? 🫠 and Andi Arendt can read and instruction manual and I’m there 👀).
But this was sitting at about a 3.5 before all of that…
Juliet (30) cohosts a dating podcast with Monroe (35). She’s gone on some disastrous dates, and Monroe, who has a psych background (so he’s basically a doctor) has a jaded, practical view on dating. It doesn’t stop Juliet from continuing to date and talking about it on the show😅.
Because Monroe’s divorced, he doesn’t exactly believe in things lasting long 😅. In fact, when he and Juliet had a week-long rendezvous eight years before, he wasn’t ready to commit because he had just recently been divorced, which is why they separated (plus, they moved went to different parts of the country).
When a fan of their gifts them a living estate, they go to their newly acquired abode, while also
experiencing some intense chemistry 👀, Monroe decides to be her dating coach with the caveat that he’s going to impersonate the men she would be dating.
Little does she know that this grumpy man has been wanting her this whole time 👀.
Let the dating experiment begin 😉.
What I liked/loved:
—the 🔥. Uffff. There’s a lot of steam 👀. The spice is spicing 🫠. It’s about medium burn with their first kiss at about 40 ish% and full 🔥 by 50% ish 😉. And it gets diiiirty🥵. Monroe doesn’t come to play 👏🏻
—he literally eats a hearty breakfast 😉🔥🥵. Lucky lucky Juliet 🫠
—role playing 😉. Yuuuuuup 🔥
—the horny house 😅. This had allll the things needed to feel frisky 👀. And the mirrors everywhere? Ufff 😉. It was fun imagining it all
— forced proximity, one bunkbed👀. Nice take on the only one bed trope 🤣
—gray sweatpants and tattoos 😉 (do I need to say more? 🤣)
— Jumanji safe word🤣
—how JP Monroe gets 👀. That’s right. I like when the H sweats 😈. This is what finally push his Monroe to act 👏🏻
—ladybugs ❤️
— the side characters 👀. I need to read all the other books before this 😅. I love that. I didn’t feel lost, which means that this reads like a standalone 👏🏻
— older adults can find love again ❤️. I love this so much; many people feel like they’re too old to date or find someone new, but there are a lot of older people, parents, were trying their luck at finding love again ❤️
— the epilogues 🫶. we get one a year later, another one eight years after that, and we get a bonus scene if you sign up for her newsletter ❤️
When I didn’t like/love:
— the fact that they’ve been in love with each other since eight years ago 🙄. Please 😐. If this were true, why would they wait so long to move forward 🙄? They’ve been working together, seeing each other all the time, and it takes him this long to finally move forward? Come on 😐. Moving to different parts of the country is such a copout 🙄. I would’ve preferred if they hadn’t declared that they’ve loved each other all these years, because it just devalues what it means to love someone. It’s not like they were talking to each other on the daily or involved in each other’s lives 🤷🏻♀️. Now, if there was another reason why, then maybe it would make more sense. 😐. Monroe’s commitment ish issues isn’t enough of a reason 🙄. When you really love someone, you’re going to wanna be with that person in any capacity, and that doesn’t happen in this case.
— besides knowing that they haven’t been celibate all these years, I would’ve liked to have more information about their separation. I’m assuming we don’t get much details because of the lack of angst. But I just wanted more.
—more fulfilling epilogues 😒. Yes, we get a couple of epilogues in the book, but I wanted more of a peek into their future, especially with the second one that’s eight years later. And the bonus scene from her website was way too short 😐. Sigh. can’t be choosers I guess 😒
Overall, I enjoy this ❤️. It’s a light, fast read.
⚠️safety squad⚠️
-no cheating/sharing/owd
-mild omd: the h goes on a date. The H shows up to it and rescues her from embarrassment
-divorced H
-slept together 8 years ago. Both have been with others since (yet they liked each other)
-role playing/spanking/dirty talk
-condoms/then none
-HEA/epilogue/a year later/8 years after that
May 1, 2024
2.5 ⭐️ These narrators are both fantastic and they really bring the story to life! That being said…
Why are adults in their 30s unironically saying things like “my faves” “jammies” “undies” “my girlies” and “pics”. I’ve noticed this author always makes her characters talk like tween girls and it really needs to change 😂
Why are adults in their 30s unironically saying things like “my faves” “jammies” “undies” “my girlies” and “pics”. I’ve noticed this author always makes her characters talk like tween girls and it really needs to change 😂
May 6, 2024
If you’re gonna write an emotionally immature character who is the SOLE reason he can’t get together with the woman he is not only in love with but also OBSESSED with, then maybe do us a favor and don’t make him a clinical therapist who also co-hosts a relationship podcast. Also I found the male narrator’s vocal mannerisms very annoying. Especially the way he narrated female speech seemed kinda sexist, ngl. The soft core porn was ok, I guess? At least it wasn’t a cut to black kinda book. But why writers confuse being in love with constantly having a boner for someone is beyond me. At least I didn’t pay for this or for Audible.
July 1, 2024
Read if you like: second chance romance, friends to lovers, brother’s best friend, forced proximity, small town charm
• ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 🎧•
💛Second chance romance
💛Fake dating
💛Brother’s best friend
💛Frenemies to lovers
💛Small town
💛Co-workers
💛Grumpy x sunshine
📚 A dating experiment ignites a secret attraction in this steamy rom-com. "The Accidental Dating Experiment" takes us on a journey with Monroe and Juliet as they navigate unresolved feelings and undeniable chemistry while hosting a relationship podcast together.
👨👧Monroe, the grumpy-ish cohost, has spent eight years resisting his best friend’s little sister, Juliet, the bright and big-hearted sunshine of his life. When a wealthy fan gifts them a charming coastal cottage in Monroe's hometown, they embark on a renovation project that rekindles old flames and brings their past into sharp focus.
💞 Their past fling is something they never discuss until they are forced into close quarters. Monroe's proposition for him to be her dating coach ignites a week of fake dates that reveal their deep-seated attraction. Monroe's protectiveness and Juliet's determination to find love culminate in a sweet and spicy romance that fans of Lauren Blakely will adore. The "sexy house" only adds to the steamy tension.
✍️ As with every LB book, the banter was on point. The dual narration by Andi Arndt and Jacob Morgan adds depth and personality to the characters, making the audiobook a charming experience. Their stellar performance makes the story even more engaging.
🌟 "The Accidental Dating Experiment" is a cute and heartwarming listen that blends humor, spice, and heartfelt moments. Monroe and Juliet’s journey from friends to lovers, set against the backdrop of a small-town renovation project, is both entertaining and emotionally satisfying.
• ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 🎧•
💛Second chance romance
💛Fake dating
💛Brother’s best friend
💛Frenemies to lovers
💛Small town
💛Co-workers
💛Grumpy x sunshine
📚 A dating experiment ignites a secret attraction in this steamy rom-com. "The Accidental Dating Experiment" takes us on a journey with Monroe and Juliet as they navigate unresolved feelings and undeniable chemistry while hosting a relationship podcast together.
👨👧Monroe, the grumpy-ish cohost, has spent eight years resisting his best friend’s little sister, Juliet, the bright and big-hearted sunshine of his life. When a wealthy fan gifts them a charming coastal cottage in Monroe's hometown, they embark on a renovation project that rekindles old flames and brings their past into sharp focus.
💞 Their past fling is something they never discuss until they are forced into close quarters. Monroe's proposition for him to be her dating coach ignites a week of fake dates that reveal their deep-seated attraction. Monroe's protectiveness and Juliet's determination to find love culminate in a sweet and spicy romance that fans of Lauren Blakely will adore. The "sexy house" only adds to the steamy tension.
✍️ As with every LB book, the banter was on point. The dual narration by Andi Arndt and Jacob Morgan adds depth and personality to the characters, making the audiobook a charming experience. Their stellar performance makes the story even more engaging.
🌟 "The Accidental Dating Experiment" is a cute and heartwarming listen that blends humor, spice, and heartfelt moments. Monroe and Juliet’s journey from friends to lovers, set against the backdrop of a small-town renovation project, is both entertaining and emotionally satisfying.
April 20, 2024
2.5 stars, though honestly I think it would be less if I had read it instead of listened to it. The audiobook voice actors really did their best with this writing 😅😩🥴
July 30, 2024
Lesson learnt: Never listen to a free romcom audiobook immediately after reading Emily Henry.
I only wanted a cute easy going free audiobook to fill the time waiting for my next credit, and technically it did the job, but god I couldn’t stop cringing. The narrators did their best but between the mediocre writing and the awkward smut, I just couldn’t stop laughing (the blowjob instructor being a personal highlight). I did enjoy some of the sweet in between moments. 1 stars ⭐️
I only wanted a cute easy going free audiobook to fill the time waiting for my next credit, and technically it did the job, but god I couldn’t stop cringing. The narrators did their best but between the mediocre writing and the awkward smut, I just couldn’t stop laughing (the blowjob instructor being a personal highlight). I did enjoy some of the sweet in between moments. 1 stars ⭐️
April 9, 2025
Cutesy
Yes the story is predictable and gooey romance, but with some twists. It was a nice refresher and needed a heartsy close to Hallmark book with of course spice.
Yes the story is predictable and gooey romance, but with some twists. It was a nice refresher and needed a heartsy close to Hallmark book with of course spice.
August 29, 2024
Rating 3.5 ⭐️
Review to come ♥️
Review to come ♥️
May 29, 2024
"𝗝𝘂𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘁, 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗜 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗜'𝗹𝗹 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗺𝘆 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝘀, 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗼𝘂. 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂'𝗹𝗹 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗺𝗲."
5/5 ⭐
add to your tbr if you love:
🎙️ co-workers romance
🎙️ second chance
🎙️ best friend's sister
🎙️ fake dating
🎙️ SPICY!
this was probably one of the books i didn't want to put down at all costs. the story was so enticing and i caught myself thinking of juliet and monroe as i went to sleep. these matchmakers simply lived rent free in my mind for the past two days.
where do we even start with these two... first they had a fling that didn't work out. coming from a small town, they both knew a lot about each other, as did everyone else. these two people were following completely different paths when they had left high school, young lovers who simply did not get the time they deserved.
BUT, as everything that is meant to be will be, they eventually become co-workers. not only do they have a podcast together but in this podcast they offer advice to people how to date; that is not the only thing though... juliet has been kind of a serial dater, or... one date serial dater i should say. this girl simply can't see the red flags coming when it comes to the end of the date and she usually will only have a SINGLE date with multiple different man.
monroe, instead of being a helpful co-worker would rather tease her on air about this. he has been previously divorced and acts in the field of therapy as a form of love. he had a life in the field of medicine but quickly decided he didn't want to be like his father (hello daddy issues), and took a turn of events.
within this time, we are able to follow monroe and juliet through the gift of a listener who has recently found love and gave love another chance because of their podcast. they name this house "the horny house," i mostly decided to mention this because the actual code to get in the house was 6969 wink WONK. and you guys can guess what happens from there but i won't spoil you from the good stuff.
monroe decides that in order for juliet to open her eyes to the red flags he clearly sees on the man she picks to go on dates with, he will act as her dating coach and pretend to be the men that she swipes on dating apps. with all said and done, these lovers are funny, relatable and overall just amazing people i read about. i was beyond happy that this book got me so incredibly giddy and had me giggling and kicking my feet. please go enjoy this wonderful story yourself too.
5/5 ⭐
add to your tbr if you love:
🎙️ co-workers romance
🎙️ second chance
🎙️ best friend's sister
🎙️ fake dating
🎙️ SPICY!
this was probably one of the books i didn't want to put down at all costs. the story was so enticing and i caught myself thinking of juliet and monroe as i went to sleep. these matchmakers simply lived rent free in my mind for the past two days.
where do we even start with these two... first they had a fling that didn't work out. coming from a small town, they both knew a lot about each other, as did everyone else. these two people were following completely different paths when they had left high school, young lovers who simply did not get the time they deserved.
BUT, as everything that is meant to be will be, they eventually become co-workers. not only do they have a podcast together but in this podcast they offer advice to people how to date; that is not the only thing though... juliet has been kind of a serial dater, or... one date serial dater i should say. this girl simply can't see the red flags coming when it comes to the end of the date and she usually will only have a SINGLE date with multiple different man.
monroe, instead of being a helpful co-worker would rather tease her on air about this. he has been previously divorced and acts in the field of therapy as a form of love. he had a life in the field of medicine but quickly decided he didn't want to be like his father (hello daddy issues), and took a turn of events.
within this time, we are able to follow monroe and juliet through the gift of a listener who has recently found love and gave love another chance because of their podcast. they name this house "the horny house," i mostly decided to mention this because the actual code to get in the house was 6969 wink WONK. and you guys can guess what happens from there but i won't spoil you from the good stuff.
monroe decides that in order for juliet to open her eyes to the red flags he clearly sees on the man she picks to go on dates with, he will act as her dating coach and pretend to be the men that she swipes on dating apps. with all said and done, these lovers are funny, relatable and overall just amazing people i read about. i was beyond happy that this book got me so incredibly giddy and had me giggling and kicking my feet. please go enjoy this wonderful story yourself too.
September 10, 2024
Jacob Morgan got me through a 4 hour drive and that's the only praise I can really give it
May 29, 2025
Monroe y Juliet trabajan juntos en un potcast sobre parejas enamoradas. Él es un psicólogo y ella y una soltera consejera muy optimista. Años atrás algo pasó entre ellos pero nunca sé volvió a hablar. Pero ahora que tienen una casa en común (y muy erotica) tendrán que compartir unos días juntos mientras hacen un experimento de citas.
Opinión
Es la primera vez que escuchó algo de la autora y me encantó. Es una historia super cortita y divertida. Es una aproximación forzada👀 pero en realidad tienen mucha química. Pensé que habría más tira y afloja entre estos dos, pero no.
De hecho tenemos un par de citas falsas donde Monroe sé pone creativo. Sinceramente creo que podía haber más paso a la comedia pero sé queda un poco corto.
Tenemos un poquito de drama familiar pero todo es muy leve. Lo que sí no pudo faltar fue el spicy. 🌶️🔥
En general me gustó, es breve y entretenida. Me gustaría escuchar las entregas anteriores de esta historia.
Opinión
Es la primera vez que escuchó algo de la autora y me encantó. Es una historia super cortita y divertida. Es una aproximación forzada👀 pero en realidad tienen mucha química. Pensé que habría más tira y afloja entre estos dos, pero no.
De hecho tenemos un par de citas falsas donde Monroe sé pone creativo. Sinceramente creo que podía haber más paso a la comedia pero sé queda un poco corto.
Tenemos un poquito de drama familiar pero todo es muy leve. Lo que sí no pudo faltar fue el spicy. 🌶️🔥
En general me gustó, es breve y entretenida. Me gustaría escuchar las entregas anteriores de esta historia.
May 31, 2024
This was superrrrrr cute!! 🥰
So I downloaded this while I did my housework and listened to it.
My god I had smiles, laughing, giggles.
It gave me allllllll the feels
Juliet is going through a whole bunch of bad dates is looking for love with excitement and butterflies.
Monroe is a divorcee and is totally aware of the fact he is unable to commit. He can advise on dating and love but never commit.
As co workers on a love and dating podcast they decide on an experiment that blurs the coworkers line and revisits a fleeting past and rekindle its sparks.
When I say this a cosy easy read it is I love Lauren I think she’s such an easy author to read and enjoy.
If you want a break from a genre and an easy rom com read that makes you all warm and fuzzy inside.
This is totally it!!
5⭐️
So I downloaded this while I did my housework and listened to it.
My god I had smiles, laughing, giggles.
It gave me allllllll the feels
Juliet is going through a whole bunch of bad dates is looking for love with excitement and butterflies.
Monroe is a divorcee and is totally aware of the fact he is unable to commit. He can advise on dating and love but never commit.
As co workers on a love and dating podcast they decide on an experiment that blurs the coworkers line and revisits a fleeting past and rekindle its sparks.
When I say this a cosy easy read it is I love Lauren I think she’s such an easy author to read and enjoy.
If you want a break from a genre and an easy rom com read that makes you all warm and fuzzy inside.
This is totally it!!
5⭐️
June 6, 2024
#Review: *The accidental dating experiment* - ARC - Lauren Blakely [18+]
4/5✨
3.5/5🌶️
This one was a pretty quick read. It was relaxing to read and I had a good time following those dating experiments. Thank you Lauren Blakely and GoodGirlsPr for this e-copy.
Monroe and Juliet have a radio show together. And because they helped one of their listener, they end up having a house offered by a woman who successfully rebuilt her life. This way, they end up together in an unique house, which will play a big part in the plot of this story.
At the same time, Juliet is trying to find her soulmate, but she is only making bad choices. Somehow, she ends up asking her colleague help in guiding herself into finding to right person. But Monroe has something else planned for Juliet. He will become her fictional date for all her choices.
Both of them have lots of insecurities in their own persona and they'll slowly find their right path, even though is very tough to overcome the walls they've built over time. The main problem was that a couple of years ago they had a wonderful week together but everything just ended then. But, even after all these years, the feelings Juliet and Monroe have for each other are still present and mess with their heads and hearts. Some steamy scenes will take place in that house they received 🔥🔥.
I liked the steamy relationship between Juliet and Monroe and the way they treated each other. Something I didn't enjoy that much was that some parts were kinda repetitive and somehow just circled around the same subject 😅.
Tropes:
✨#BrothersBestFriend;
✨#SecondChance;
✨#ReunitedLovers;
✨#ForcedProximity;
✨#SecretRomance;
✨#StartingOver;
✨#Banter;
✨#Spice;
✨#DualPov;
4/5✨
3.5/5🌶️
This one was a pretty quick read. It was relaxing to read and I had a good time following those dating experiments. Thank you Lauren Blakely and GoodGirlsPr for this e-copy.
Monroe and Juliet have a radio show together. And because they helped one of their listener, they end up having a house offered by a woman who successfully rebuilt her life. This way, they end up together in an unique house, which will play a big part in the plot of this story.
At the same time, Juliet is trying to find her soulmate, but she is only making bad choices. Somehow, she ends up asking her colleague help in guiding herself into finding to right person. But Monroe has something else planned for Juliet. He will become her fictional date for all her choices.
Both of them have lots of insecurities in their own persona and they'll slowly find their right path, even though is very tough to overcome the walls they've built over time. The main problem was that a couple of years ago they had a wonderful week together but everything just ended then. But, even after all these years, the feelings Juliet and Monroe have for each other are still present and mess with their heads and hearts. Some steamy scenes will take place in that house they received 🔥🔥.
I liked the steamy relationship between Juliet and Monroe and the way they treated each other. Something I didn't enjoy that much was that some parts were kinda repetitive and somehow just circled around the same subject 😅.
Tropes:
✨#BrothersBestFriend;
✨#SecondChance;
✨#ReunitedLovers;
✨#ForcedProximity;
✨#SecretRomance;
✨#StartingOver;
✨#Banter;
✨#Spice;
✨#DualPov;
July 2, 2024
Dnf 30% - at that point that talented narrators can't save this. Icky plot and tough to read writing.
June 27, 2025
4/5⭐️ 3/5🌶️ 5/5🎧
——• Short story audiobook 🙃
I liked this one way more then I thought I would have, it was short, sweet and hot. Those role play scenes were delicious with good humor which also went throughout the whole book.
I definitely recommend the audio if you can as it made this 100 x better. I love Jacob Morgan and Andi Arendt is my absolute favorite female narrator, I swear she can read the fuck out of anything 👏🏼😍
——• Short story audiobook 🙃
I liked this one way more then I thought I would have, it was short, sweet and hot. Those role play scenes were delicious with good humor which also went throughout the whole book.
I definitely recommend the audio if you can as it made this 100 x better. I love Jacob Morgan and Andi Arendt is my absolute favorite female narrator, I swear she can read the fuck out of anything 👏🏼😍
June 22, 2024
This was a short and quick listen. From the very start we knew where this was going. And it was okay, because we didn't know how they will get there.
I enjoyed the narration and I might read other books in this series.
I enjoyed the narration and I might read other books in this series.
January 23, 2025
It’s an adorable romcom about a dating talk show, love Dr & a dating blogger! Brother’s best friend trope. If you love good cheesy romance movies! This one was so awesome to listen to while folding laundry! Super cute & full hearted. A little cringey but all the good ones are! 😉
June 3, 2024
That was a really fun read! Julia and Monroe were believable together and gosh that was hot!
The story was a bit thin, but I am usually not a second chance nor brother’s best friend kind of reader but this had both and I really liked it.
Going to read the others in this series for sure!
Read as an audiobook.
The story was a bit thin, but I am usually not a second chance nor brother’s best friend kind of reader but this had both and I really liked it.
Going to read the others in this series for sure!
Read as an audiobook.
July 21, 2024
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May 4, 2024
No. No. And No.
Im sorry but this one wasnt for me. The narrators were good but this is so bad, so bad that it's impossible to save this story.
There is no way that this is an "accident". Nothing about this is an "accident". It is just plain.. idk what to call it at this point, manipulative? Alphahole?
The fact that Juliet, who wanted couching on dating (because she's horrible at picking dates) completely does a 180 is extremely ew.
Im not blaming her completely, just saying that she jumped on that train way too quickly.
Monroe on the other hand, i dont care what kinda dating psychological expert he is, there is no way he gets to use a woman like this. Because that's what he did. He used Juliet like his personal sex toy. "Oh I'll pretend to be your dates" doesn't mean you get to lay your hands all over her immediately when you are out of character.
I hate the way he used her. If the plot went more like he developed extreme feelings through the multiple dates he went with her and then got outta character to confess it would be fine.
Also, DUDE YOU FUCKED HER AFTER THE FIRST DATE AND CONFESSED YOUR FEELINGS FOR HER, WHY DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE THIS DATING CHARADE?
terrible.
Im sorry but this one wasnt for me. The narrators were good but this is so bad, so bad that it's impossible to save this story.
There is no way that this is an "accident". Nothing about this is an "accident". It is just plain.. idk what to call it at this point, manipulative? Alphahole?
The fact that Juliet, who wanted couching on dating (because she's horrible at picking dates) completely does a 180 is extremely ew.
Im not blaming her completely, just saying that she jumped on that train way too quickly.
Monroe on the other hand, i dont care what kinda dating psychological expert he is, there is no way he gets to use a woman like this. Because that's what he did. He used Juliet like his personal sex toy. "Oh I'll pretend to be your dates" doesn't mean you get to lay your hands all over her immediately when you are out of character.
I hate the way he used her. If the plot went more like he developed extreme feelings through the multiple dates he went with her and then got outta character to confess it would be fine.
Also, DUDE YOU FUCKED HER AFTER THE FIRST DATE AND CONFESSED YOUR FEELINGS FOR HER, WHY DO YOU WANT TO CONTINUE THIS DATING CHARADE?
terrible.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 1, 2024
I love rom-coms.
I love the lightness I feel while reading or listening to rom-coms.
Life is sometimes scary and crazy and I personally need books to disconnect from the madness and relax.
Lauren Blakely is one of those authors who I have to thank for not going completely insane 😂.
I really mean it when I say that reading is like therapy for me.
The only therapy that works 😉
This book is once again an incredibly sweet and swoony story.
A beautiful love story that will warms your heart.
A light, delightful love story that made me forget everything around me and keep my fingers crossed for the lovely characters.
The audiobook is great.
The narrators are what makes the book even better.
Its banter-filled discussions are sooo good and funny 😁
A book that I needed.
An author that I can always count on that will bring me to smile 🥰
I love the lightness I feel while reading or listening to rom-coms.
Life is sometimes scary and crazy and I personally need books to disconnect from the madness and relax.
Lauren Blakely is one of those authors who I have to thank for not going completely insane 😂.
I really mean it when I say that reading is like therapy for me.
The only therapy that works 😉
This book is once again an incredibly sweet and swoony story.
A beautiful love story that will warms your heart.
A light, delightful love story that made me forget everything around me and keep my fingers crossed for the lovely characters.
The audiobook is great.
The narrators are what makes the book even better.
Its banter-filled discussions are sooo good and funny 😁
A book that I needed.
An author that I can always count on that will bring me to smile 🥰
July 1, 2024
Pretty much it was free so I listened and it was alright but nothing great. And he called her baby which I HATE!!
June 8, 2024
It was alright. I liked the narration. Jacob Morgan and Andi Arndt are one of my favourite narrator pairings. I liked the small town setting. It was cozy and I could totally visualise it in my mind. I just wasn't in the mood for another story about a guy who can't man up and confront his feelings without being nudged. If it hadn't been for Juliet's brother, he woulda kept her at arms length even though they felt the same way about each other.
May 24, 2024
I'm trying... I'm really trying, but it's not holding my interest. Why do all Lauren Blakely books sound the same way?? It sounded basic and cheesy. Andi arndt narration, I love though.
Audible listen 🎶
Audible listen 🎶
May 26, 2024
Juliet and Monroe’s story is one full of so many laughs, along with some emotional bits. I am been dying for their story for a while now and I am so happy that it is finally here!
💛Second chance romance
💛Fake dating
💛Brother’s best friend
💛Frenemies to lovers
💛Small town
💛Co-workers
💛Grumpy x sunshine
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level: 🌶️.5
Angst level: 💔
After spending the week together almost a decade ago, Juliet and Monroe find themselves back at the place of the crime, aka the town where they spent one magical week together.
They have been gifted a house, CRAZY, by own of their podcasts avid listeners and are now spending a week together. Staying in the same house, in the same room, in mirrored bunk beds LOL. Oh yeah, it’s that kind of house!
And when Monroe offers to help Juliet with her terrible dating situation, their feelings come back to the surface. But will they be able to move past the same issues that ended their quick rendezvous all those years ago?
Juliet and Monroe were both great characters and their banter was hilarious. I found myself laughing out loud numerous times during this book.
I loved seeing all of the other Lauren Blakely couples from books past!
💛Second chance romance
💛Fake dating
💛Brother’s best friend
💛Frenemies to lovers
💛Small town
💛Co-workers
💛Grumpy x sunshine
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice level: 🌶️.5
Angst level: 💔
After spending the week together almost a decade ago, Juliet and Monroe find themselves back at the place of the crime, aka the town where they spent one magical week together.
They have been gifted a house, CRAZY, by own of their podcasts avid listeners and are now spending a week together. Staying in the same house, in the same room, in mirrored bunk beds LOL. Oh yeah, it’s that kind of house!
And when Monroe offers to help Juliet with her terrible dating situation, their feelings come back to the surface. But will they be able to move past the same issues that ended their quick rendezvous all those years ago?
Juliet and Monroe were both great characters and their banter was hilarious. I found myself laughing out loud numerous times during this book.
I loved seeing all of the other Lauren Blakely couples from books past!
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