The publisher kindly provided me with a digital copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Two people make a wager on who can find love first, not realizing what they should be betting on is each other, in this new romantic comedy by Lynn Painter, New York Times bestselling author of Mr. Wrong Number.
Hallie Piper is turning over a new leaf. After belly-crawling out of a hotel room (hello, rock bottom), she decides it’s time to become a full-on adult. She gets a new apartment, a new haircut, and a new wardrobe, but when she logs onto the dating app that she has determined will find her new love, she sees none other than Jack, the guy whose room she snuck out of.
After agreeing they are absolutely not interested in each other, Jack and Hallie realize they’re each other’s perfect wing-person in their searches for The One. They text each other about their dates, often scheduling them at the same restaurant so that if things don’t go well, the two of them can get tacos afterward.
Spoiler: they get a lot of tacos together.
Discouraged by the lack of prospects, Jack and Hallie make a wager to see who can find true love first, but when they agree to be fake dates for a weekend wedding, all bets are off. As they pretend to be a couple, lines become blurred and they both struggle to remember why the other was a bad idea to begin with.
The Love Wager Book Review
Since the day I picked up Lynn Painter’s debut book, I’ve waited patiently (and sometimes not so patiently) for her next release. The Love Wager is another fantastic five star read from Lynn — I adored every minute of it.
The Love Wager follows Hallie, who has a one night stand after working the bar at a wedding. When she decides to join a dating app, she immediately sees Jack — the guy she just had a one night stand with. Since they agree their not interested in each other, they make a bet to see who can fall in love first.
Hallie and Jack are adorable main characters. Hallie is so sweet and hilarious — Lynn does such a great job at creating main characters that you can’t help but fall for. Her relationship with Jack is so natural and I love the progression it takes throughout the book.
Jack is such a great love interest and I loved seeing the progression of his feelings. His banter with Hallie is so entertaining — it’s definitely an aspect of Lynn’s books that I adore.
The overall plot is incredibly entertaining. It has all the aspects of friends-to-lovers and fake dating that make for a perfect rom-com.
Overall, The Love Wager is a fantastic release from Lynn Painter. It’s heartwarming and hilarious and will keep you coming back for more. If you love witty banter, cute taco dates, and swoon-worthy romance, than this is the book for you.
I can’t wait to read Lynn’s next adult and young adult releases!
Rating: ★★★★★
About the Author
Lynn Painter writes romantic comedies for both teens and adults. She is the author of Better Than The Movies and Mr. Wrong Number, as well as a regular contributor to the Omaha World-Herald. She lives in Nebraska with her husband and pack of wild children, and when she isn’t reading or writing, odds are good she’s guzzling energy drinks and watching rom-coms.
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