BETTING ON LOVE
by
MARY BEESLEY
RomCom / Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Wild Rose Press
Date of Publication: March 24, 2021
Number of Pages: 193 pages
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Tempest Swan is out for revenge. Billionaire Leonard Allred’s software program has put her out of a job. She makes a bet with a friend that she’ll get Leonard to take her on a date so she can get retribution, but a fortuitous accident with an adorable nerd might just derail her vengeance.
Leonard has reasons for hiding his identity from the public. It’s worked well for him so far, until he starts falling for the honest and witty Tempest. But how can he destroy their budding romance by admitting he’s actually the guy she hates?
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“If I could give Betting on Love more stars I would because 5 stars aren’t enough.” -Jacky, Goodreads reader
“BEST BEACH READ!! Witty and fun and it was super hard to put down.” – Katherine, Goodreads reader
“It had just enough spice to make you feel the sparks.” – Rebecca, Goodreads reader
I LOVED this book. It was funny, quirky, sassy, and romantic all rolled into one. I almost couldn’t put this book down and probably wouldn’t have if we didn’t have plans with the family.
Tempest has a dry wit that tickled me. She could say just the right thing to put someone in their place or insult them but not sound insulting at all. I shouldn’t be surprised since she is a Texan woman and we learn that trait from birth.
Leo has some baggage in his life and while it didn’t win him any friends he did find his path in life especially when Tempest crashed into it one day all because of a bet she had with her best friend and roommate, Blair. Of course, Tempest doesn’t know that “Arty” is Leo and she starts falling for him. Imagine her surprise when she learns the truth about who he is?!
But the path to true love is never easy and Tempest and Leo find this out quite quickly when another twist evolves in their lives? I am not going to spoil it but when it happens you will know right off the bat what is about to happen. This event really throws their world upside down and it takes some time for them to realize that what they have together is worth everything.
I read this book at the perfect time. I needed something light, funny, and romantic and this fits the bill. I loved all of the interactions between the characters, and the different sides we saw of Tempest and Leo. I have to say that Blair makes quite the foil for this story and I think there should be a follow-up book telling her story, especially considering the ending.
I also enjoyed all of the “betting” in this story. It starts with Blair and Tempest and apparently, anytime you say the word “bet” then one is created and the stakes are never anything too crazy but a fun way to try and win what you want from the other party. I enjoyed how Tempest and Leo brought it into their interactions with one another. I think they both thought it was cheesy but went along with it to make life interesting.
There is a good supporting cast with Zena, Leo’s sister, and Dean, Leo’s assistant. We also have some funny scenes with Tempest’s sister Jo and her husband and children. I cracked up that Jo thought Leo was gay until nearly the end. Apparently, Tempest and Leo do a good job of hiding their desire for one another throughout the majority of the book.
Overall, I loved the book and give it 5 paws up.
Mary Beesley is a Whitney Award Nominee and received a Crowned Heart of Excellence Review and a 5-star Reader’s Favorite Award.
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Another book earning a fabulous five paws up?! You’re on a roll (of the dice? betting joke). Love this review and that it was just what you needed for reading. Thanks for sharing.