Recommendations based on Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Datingby Christina Lauren

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  1. Love and Other Words

    by Christina Lauren
    Childhood friends reconnect after a decade apart, confronting past traumas and rekindling their love.

    The story of the heart can never be unwritten., Macy Sorensen is settling into an ambitious if emotionally tepid routine: work hard as a new pediatrics resident, plan her wedding to an older, ... (Goodreads)

  2. Dating You / Hating You

    by Christina Lauren
    Two Hollywood agents fall in love, but their agencies merge and they're pitted against each other for the same job.

    All’s fair in love and work. The first standalone romance by, New York Times, and #1 international bestselling author Christina Lauren (,Beautiful Bastard,) is a sexy, compulsively readable romantic ... (Goodreads)

  3. The Kiss Quotient

    by Helen Hoang
    A heartwarming romance between a brilliant econometrician with Asperger's and a charming male escort.

    From the author of, The Bride Test, comes a romance novel hailed as one of, The Washington Post,’s 50 Notable Works of Fiction in 2018 and one of Amazon’s Top 100 Books of 2018!,“This is such a fun ... (Barnes & Noble)

  4. My Favorite Half-Night Stand

    by Christina Lauren
    A group of friends decide to try online dating, but Millie and Reid end up sleeping together before matching. They then create fake profiles to explore their feelings.

    By the, New York Times, bestselling author who “hilariously depicts modern dating” (,Us Weekly,),, My Favorite Half-Night Stand, is a laugh-out-loud romp through online dating and its many, many ... (Barnes & Noble)

  5. The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy

    by Mackenzi Lee
    A feminist adventure following Felicity Montague as she navigates the world of medicine and piracy in the 18th century.

    In this highly anticipated sequel to the New York Times bestselling The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue , Felicity Montague must use all her womanly wits and wiles to achieve her dreams of ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. City of Ghosts

    by Victoria Schwab
    A young girl with the ability to see ghosts travels to Edinburgh and discovers a hidden world of spirits and danger.

    From #1, New York Times, bestselling author Victoria Schwab comes a sweeping, spooky, evocative adventure, perfect for fans of, Stranger Things,. Ever since Cass almost drowned (okay, she did drown, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. Devil in Winter

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A battle of wits between two strong-willed people who must choose between marriage and pride.

    "I'm Sebastian, Lord St. Vincent. I can't be celibate. Everyone knows that." Desperate to escape her scheming relatives, Evangeline Jenner has sought the help of the most infamous scoundrel in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  8. Saga, Volume 2

    by Brian K. Vaughan
    An intergalactic adventure of two star-crossed lovers and their families.

    Each issue of Saga is titled with a numerical Chapter, such as "Chapter 1" for the debut issue. Every six chapters comprise a story arc designated as a "Volume" and are reprinted as trade paperbacks. ... (Wikipedia)

  9. A Girl Like You

    by Gemma Burgess
    A young woman moves to New York City to start a new life and finds herself navigating the ups and downs of love, friendship, and career.

    I've discovered the secret to successful singledom. I'm acting like a man. And it's working. After breaking up with her boyfriend of, well, forever, Abigail Wood must learn how to be single from ... (Goodreads)

  10. Maybe Someday

    by Colleen Hoover
    A young woman's journey of self-discovery and exploration of love, loss and hope.

    Contains exclusive content: songs from Griffin Peterson Sydney is living in an idyllic bubble—she's a dedicated student with a steady job on the side. She lives with her best friend, has a great ... (Goodreads)

  11. Emergency Contact

    by Mary H.K. Choi
    A chance encounter leads to a deep connection between a college student and a struggling artist. They navigate life's challenges together.

    “Smart and funny, with characters so real and vulnerable, you want to send them care packages. I loved this book.” —Rainbow Rowell From debut author Mary H.K. Choi comes a compulsively readable novel ... (Barnes & Noble)

  12. The Hating Game

    by Sally Thorne
    A lighthearted battle of wits between two enemies who eventually fall in love.

    Debut author Sally Thorne bursts on the scene with a hilarious and sexy workplace comedy all about that thin, fine line between hate and love. Nemesis (n.) 1) An opponent or rival whom a person ... (Goodreads)

  13. A Very Large Expanse of Sea

    by Tahereh Mafi
    A young Muslim girl navigates high school in the aftermath of 9/11, facing racism and Islamophobia while falling in love.

    Longlisted for the National Book Award for Young People's Literature! From the, New York Times, and, USA Today, bestselling author of the Shatter Me series comes a powerful, heartrending contemporary ... (Barnes & Noble)

  14. You Don't Have to Say You Love Me

    by Sarra Manning
    A young woman navigates love, heartbreak, and self-discovery while working at a fashion magazine in London.

    Sweet, bookish Neve Slater always plays by the rules and the number one rule is that good-natured fat girls like her don't get guys like gorgeous, handsome William, heir to Neve's heart since ... (Goodreads)

  15. The Proposal

    by Jasmine Guillory
    A public proposal gone wrong leads to an unexpected fake engagement between two acquaintances. Will it turn into something real?

    The author of, The Wedding Date, serves up a novel about what happens when a public proposal doesn't turn into a happy ending, thanks to a woman who knows exactly how to make one on her own... When ... (Goodreads)

  16. Wicked and the Wallflower

    by Sarah MacLean
    A wallflower teams up with a notorious rake to win back her family's fortune, but their plan leads to unexpected love.

    When Wicked Comes Calling... When a mysterious stranger finds his way into her bedchamber and offers his help in landing a duke, Lady Felicity Faircloth agrees—on one condition. She's seen enough of ... (Goodreads)

  17. Sustained

    by Emma Chase
    A successful lawyer's life is turned upside down when he takes on the case of a troubled teenager.

    Emma Chase,, New York Times, bestselling author of the Tangled series, returns with a funny, romantic, sexy story! A knight in tarnished armor is still a knight. When you’re a defense attorney in ... (Barnes & Noble)

  18. From Lukov with Love

    by Mariana Zapata
    A figure skating enemies-to-lovers romance between Jasmine and Ivan. They must work together to win a championship and confront their pasts.

    If someone were to ask Jasmine Santos to describe the last few years of her life with a single word, it would definitely be a four-letter one. After seventeen years—and countless broken bones and ... (Goodreads)

  19. The Bromance Book Club

    by Lyssa Kay Adams
    A group of men form a secret book club to read romance novels and improve their relationships. One member tries to win back his wife.

    The first rule of book club: You don't talk about book club. Nashville Legends second baseman Gavin Scott's marriage is in major league trouble. He’s recently discovered a humiliating secret: his ... (Goodreads)

  20. It's Kind of a Funny Story

    by Ned Vizzini
    A young man's struggle with mental illness, finding his path to recovery.

    Craig Gilner, the narrator, is 15 years old and lives with his family in a middle-class Brooklyn neighborhood. He attends the prestigious Executive Pre-Professional High School, having studied ... (Wikipedia)

  21. Restore Me

    by Tahereh Mafi
    Juliette Ferrars, now Supreme Commander, struggles to lead and keep her secrets hidden while facing a new threat.

    An instant New York Times bestseller! Juliette and Warner’s story continues in the electrifying fourth installment of Tahereh Mafi’s bestselling Shatter Me series. The girl with the power to kill ... (Barnes & Noble)

  22. Hate Notes

    by Vi Keeland
    A chance encounter leads to a hate-to-love romance between a successful businesswoman and a charming but mysterious man.

    Amazon’s #1 Most Unputdownable Book of the Year. ,, An Amazon Charts bestseller.,, A, Wall Street Journal, bestseller.,, A, Washington Post, bestseller., , From, New York Times, bestselling authors ... (Barnes & Noble)

  23. A Million Suns

    by Beth Revis
    Follow the journey of a group of teenagers as they navigate a spaceship and unravel the secrets of their past and future.

    Godspeed was once fueled by lies. Now it is ruled by chaos., It’s been three months since Amy was unplugged. The life she always knew is over. Everywhere she looks, she sees the walls of the ... (Goodreads)

  24. All We Ever Wanted

    by Emily Giffin
    A wealthy Nashville family is rocked by a scandal involving their son and a girl from a less privileged background.

    In the riveting new novel from the #1, New York Times, bestselling author of, First Comes Love, and, Something Borrowed, three very different people must choose between their family and their values. ... (Goodreads)

  25. The Duchess Deal

    by Tessa Dare
    A seamstress and a duke find love and acceptance in an unexpected union.

    An iBooks Best Romance of August Pick! One of Publishers Weekly's Buzz Books of Romance 2017! An Amazon Best Romance of August Pick! 2017 RT Reviewer's Choice Book of the Year Nominee and 2017 RT ... (Barnes & Noble)

  26. Secrets of a Summer Night

    by Lisa Kleypas
    A romantic comedy of manners, full of misadventures and unexpected love.

    Four young ladies at the side of the ballroom make a pact to help each other find husbands . . . no matter what it takes., Proud and beautiful Annabelle Peyton could have her pick of suitors—if only ... (Goodreads)

  27. What If It's Us

    by Becky Albertalli
    Two boys meet in a New York City summer and fall in love, but their relationship is tested by distance and missed connections.

    A New York Times , USA Today , and Indie bestseller! Critically acclaimed and bestselling authors Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera combine their talents in this smart, funny, heartfelt collaboration ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. Magic Bites

    by Ilona Andrews
    A female private investigator hunts monsters while searching for answers about her mysterious past.

    Ilona Andrews invites you to experience the first novel in the #1, New York Times, bestselling series featuring the intriguing fantasy world of mercenary Kate Daniels… When the magic is up, rogue ... (Barnes & Noble)

  29. Dumplin'

    by Julie Murphy
    A story of self-love and acceptance, challenging societal expectations and beauty standards.

    Self-proclaimed fat girl Willowdean Dickson (dubbed “Dumplin’” by her former beauty queen mom) has always been at home in her own skin. Her thoughts on having the ultimate bikini body? Put a bikini ... (Goodreads)

  30. The Wall of Winnipeg and Me

    by Mariana Zapata
    A woman unexpectedly falls in love with her brooding, NFL-star neighbor.

    Vanessa Mazur knows she's doing the right thing. She shouldn't feel bad for quitting. Being an assistant/housekeeper/fairy godmother to the top defensive end in the National Football Organization was ... (Barnes & Noble)