I have been a fan of Elodia Strain for a long time and was excited to learn she was coming out with a new book! Right away, I knew I would love The Dating Experiment when Gabby (the quirky, but adorable heroine) explains her new temp job as a psychic. A series of unfortunate events follow, leaving her desperate enough to participate in a dating experiment. You can't help but fall in love with Gabby, and hope she gets her happy ending. Although there are many laugh-out-loud moments, and plenty of awkward situations during Gabby's dating experiment, the thing I loved most about the book was the underlying message about being kind and spreading good through out the world. I loved the book (especially the ending) and highly recommend it!
About the Book:
After losing her job, her house, and her guy, the last thing Gabby wants to do is be in a dating experiment—especially with her ex. Her only chance of making it through is with help from her best friend, Ian. But as the study and all its hilariously awkward dates goes on, Gabby finds herself wondering what exactly this experiment is all about.
About the author:
Elodia Strain was born in Alaska and grew up in the middle of California. She spent her childhood exploring Yosemite National Park, skiing—badly—at Lake Tahoe, and enjoying the beaches along California’s famed central coast. She graduated cum laude from Brigham Young University with a degree in marketing communications. She is the author of three previous books from Cedar Fort. Her debut novel, “The Icing on the Cake,” was well received by readers of all ages, and earned Elodia the Best New Fiction Author award from CFI. Her second book, “Previously Engaged,” was a Whitney Award finalist. Elodia also wrote “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend,” the novelization of the widely successful eponymous major motion picture, starring Alyssa Milano. In addition to her creative writing pursuits, Elodia has spoken at writers’ conferences, had the privilege of signing books at national events such as her alma mater’s Women’s Conference and Education Week, and is also one of the founders of Ink Ladies Plus (formerly the Ink Ladies blog), a group of CFI and independent authors who work together to strengthen and promote each other’s work. When not writing or marketing, Elodia spends her time bargain shopping, enjoying staycations with her husband, and spoiling her nieces and nephews.
After losing her job, her house, and her guy, the last thing Gabby wants to do is be in a dating experiment—especially with her ex. Her only chance of making it through is with help from her best friend, Ian. But as the study and all its hilariously awkward dates goes on, Gabby finds herself wondering what exactly this experiment is all about.
About the author:
Elodia Strain was born in Alaska and grew up in the middle of California. She spent her childhood exploring Yosemite National Park, skiing—badly—at Lake Tahoe, and enjoying the beaches along California’s famed central coast. She graduated cum laude from Brigham Young University with a degree in marketing communications. She is the author of three previous books from Cedar Fort. Her debut novel, “The Icing on the Cake,” was well received by readers of all ages, and earned Elodia the Best New Fiction Author award from CFI. Her second book, “Previously Engaged,” was a Whitney Award finalist. Elodia also wrote “My Girlfriend’s Boyfriend,” the novelization of the widely successful eponymous major motion picture, starring Alyssa Milano. In addition to her creative writing pursuits, Elodia has spoken at writers’ conferences, had the privilege of signing books at national events such as her alma mater’s Women’s Conference and Education Week, and is also one of the founders of Ink Ladies Plus (formerly the Ink Ladies blog), a group of CFI and independent authors who work together to strengthen and promote each other’s work. When not writing or marketing, Elodia spends her time bargain shopping, enjoying staycations with her husband, and spoiling her nieces and nephews.
GIVEAWAY!
“The Dating Experiment” blog tour schedule:
March 3: Lauren Winder Farnsworth || My Adventures
March 4: Rockin’ Book Reviews
March 5: Keep Home Simple
March 6: Julie Coulter Bellon || Wishful Endings
March 7: Mel’s Shelves
March 8: Cindy Roland Anderson || Kindle and Me
March 9: The Girl With All the Answers || Getting Your Read On
March 10: Real Foods Mom || My Book a Day
March 11: Bookworm Lisa
March 12: Blooming With Books
March 13: Tristi Pinkston
March 14: I Am a Reader || Katie’s Clean Book Collection
March 15: Rachelle Christensen
March 16: Marcia Mickelson || I Thought I Knew What Busy Was
March 17: Queen of the Clan || Inklings and Notions
March 3: Lauren Winder Farnsworth || My Adventures
March 4: Rockin’ Book Reviews
March 5: Keep Home Simple
March 6: Julie Coulter Bellon || Wishful Endings
March 7: Mel’s Shelves
March 8: Cindy Roland Anderson || Kindle and Me
March 9: The Girl With All the Answers || Getting Your Read On
March 10: Real Foods Mom || My Book a Day
March 11: Bookworm Lisa
March 12: Blooming With Books
March 13: Tristi Pinkston
March 14: I Am a Reader || Katie’s Clean Book Collection
March 15: Rachelle Christensen
March 16: Marcia Mickelson || I Thought I Knew What Busy Was
March 17: Queen of the Clan || Inklings and Notions