The Friendship Study, Ruby Barrett
The Friendship Study, Ruby Barrett
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The Friendship Study

Author: Ruby Barrett

Narrator: André Santana, Meg Sylvan

Unabridged: 10 hr 22 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/13/2024


Synopsis

"Barrett writes with tremendous care for anyone who has ever felt lonely." —Rosie Danan, author of The Roommate

Jesse Logan doesn’t want a fresh start. He wants his old life back—before an injury made his career as a firefighter impossible, before his grandfather’s Alzheimer’s got so bad he doesn’t recognize Jesse anymore. When a friend tells him about a paid psychological study, Jesse sees it as a chance to get back to the man he was while making a little extra cash.

All Lulu Banks is asking for is a fresh start. Back home after a devastating breakup, she’s struggling to find her place. She’s always been a lot—too loud, too eager, too obvious about her feelings. The friendship study seems like a great idea…until she’s paired with Jesse Logan, who recently ghosted her after a blind date that led to a steamy make-out session.

Now that old familiar tension is back. Despite the program’s strict “no romance” rule, Jesse and Lulu are quick to find a work-around that allows them to explore their tenuous connection. And soon they’re on their way to total self-improvement…

As long as they don’t get caught.

About Ruby Barrett

Ruby writes steamy romances about big feelings. Mutual pleasure, pining, and healing are common themes in her books. She loves to read romance, lift weights, drink tea, and cackle with her friends. Ruby is a bi woman with ADHD living in Ottawa, Canada with her daughter, and her husband.You can find her at www.RubyBarrett.com.  


Reviews

Goodreads review by Eleanor on February 15, 2024

The Friendship Study is an emotionally charged romance featuring friends to lovers, hurt/comfort, friends w benefits, queer rep, grumpy x sunshine, and lots of steam. The story follows Lulu, a young college professor who feels lost in her life after moving back to her hometown, and Jesse, a former f......more

Goodreads review by Marieke on February 13, 2024

I have a type. The quiet one. The brooding one. The ‘there’s much more under the surface’ one. And from the first page on, I fell head over heels for Jesse because he’s that one. The type I mean, not THE one 😂.

The Friendship Study is perfect for Chloe Liese fans! It’s swoon-worthy, quirky, and so......more

Goodreads review by Noi (in & out) on June 07, 2024

This hit so hard. I often have trouble making friends, and I found I could relate to that aspect of the story. Loved the therapy representation, the ADHD representation, Bi representation, and the social awkwardness(?) representation. "We'll study each other, little by little" Where do I sign up for......more

Goodreads review by Christy on January 11, 2025

3.25 stars This book starts with an awkward first date, then turns to a friends-to-lovers romance. What I enjoyed most in this book was the actual friendship study. Making new friends as you get older can be challenging, and I firmly believe the best relationships stem from friendships. The romance w......more

Goodreads review by Christina (stinarinareads) on February 22, 2024

Modern millennial cult classic in the making. RTC!......more