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Автор Кристина Лорен

Praise for the Novels of Christina Lauren

“With exuberant humor and unforgettable characters, this romantic comedy is a standout. ”

Kirkus Reviews on Josh and Hazel’s Guide to Not Dating

“From Lauren’s wit to her love of wordplay and literature to swoony love scenes to heroines who learn to set aside their own self-doubts .  .  . Lauren writes of the bittersweet pangs of love and loss with piercing clarity. ”

Entertainment Weekly on Love and Other Words

“A triumph .  .  . a true joy from start to finish. ”

—Kristin Harmel, internationally bestselling author of The Room on Rue Amélie, on Love and Other Words

“Lauren brings her characteristic charm to the story. Holland’s tale is more than an unrequited crush; it’s about self-expectations, problematic friendships, unconventional family, and the strange power of love. ”

Booklist on Roomies

“Delightful. ”

People on Roomies

“At turns hilarious and gut-wrenching, this is a tremendously fun slow burn. ”

The Washington Post on Dating You / Hating You (a Best Romance of 2017 selection)

“Truly a romance for the twenty-first century. [Dating You / Hating You is] a smart, sexy romance for readers who thrive on girl power. ”

Kirkus Reviews on Dating You / Hating You (starred review)

“Christina Lauren hilariously depicts modern dating. ”

Us Weekly on Dating You / Hating You

“A passionate and bittersweet tale of love in all of its wonderfully terrifying reality .  .  . Lauren successfully tackles a weighty subject with both ferocity and compassion. ”

Booklist on Autoboyography

“Perfectly captures the hunger, thrill, and doubt of young, modern love.

Kirkus Reviews on Wicked Sexy Liar

“Christina Lauren’s books have a place of honor on my bookshelf. ”

—Sarah J. Maas, bestselling author of Throne of Glass

“In our eyes, Christina Lauren can do no wrong. ”

Bookish

“The perfect summer read. ”

Self on Sweet Filthy Boy

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For all of the CLo friends who helped us swim through the shark-infested waters of internet dating

chapter one

millie

When I was in grade school, my best friend, Alison Kim, was obsessed with horses. She was the horse girl—you know the one. She took lessons, came to school in cowboy boots, and always smelled faintly of barn. Not necessarily a bad thing, but certainly unique among the student body at Middleton Elementary. Her room was covered in pictures of horses; her clothes were all horse-themed. She had trading cards and figurines. This girl was invested and could be called upon at any given moment to answer a horsey question or rattle off an equestrian fact.

Did you know horses can run a mere six hours after birth? Nope.