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gailalison's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the chemistry between the main characters and that they were not completely the typical rom-com leads. Tempest is tall (unlike the typical rom-com heroines who tend to be petite), although she is tall and thin like a model. Leonard is described as being a normal looking guy with thinning hair, which is a refreshing change from the typical male model male lead. The twist regarding their families was pretty predictable, but maybe that was intentional? I didn’t really appreciate when during one of Leonard’s sections that he thinks about how little he finds Tempest’s sister attractive, which makes it sound like he finds her post partum body unappealing. That’s a bit disappointing and makes him seem shallow.
I appreciated that Tempest was the one who initiated things towards the end. It seemed just a little abrupt after the buildup through the book. I found the setting being in Texas interesting, although for the most part, the book could been set anywhere. I also thought the mentions of religion interesting and not overbearing. That’s very unusual for a rom-com, especially one with sexual content (although not super graphic content).
One thing I have to mention, although my opinion here will probably make no difference……the cover just does disservice to the book. It looks like something self-published. It doesn’t even really make sense after reading the book.
Overall I had fun reading this book and would consider reading something else by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley and The Wild Rose Press, Inc Publishing for providing me access to this eARC!
I appreciated that Tempest was the one who initiated things towards the end. It seemed just a little abrupt after the buildup through the book. I found the setting being in Texas interesting, although for the most part, the book could been set anywhere. I also thought the mentions of religion interesting and not overbearing. That’s very unusual for a rom-com, especially one with sexual content (although not super graphic content).
One thing I have to mention, although my opinion here will probably make no difference……the cover just does disservice to the book. It looks like something self-published. It doesn’t even really make sense after reading the book.
Overall I had fun reading this book and would consider reading something else by this author.
Thank you to NetGalley and The Wild Rose Press, Inc Publishing for providing me access to this eARC!
aldarakamey's review against another edition
5.0
Hi, this book was read thanks to NetGalley.
this trope is one if my favorites "I will make you love me, while I fall in love with you".I highly recommend it for lovers of this trope. This book is so easy and quick to read that I read it in one sit.
The character are charismatic and the writing is so witty, god I love this book.
this trope is one if my favorites "I will make you love me, while I fall in love with you".I highly recommend it for lovers of this trope. This book is so easy and quick to read that I read it in one sit.
The character are charismatic and the writing is so witty, god I love this book.
hugbandit7's review against another edition
5.0
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.
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.
nursekendrareads's review against another edition
4.0
Betting on Love by Mary Beesley
Published: March 24, 2021
Steam: Basically none, some
Kissing
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.
Published: March 24, 2021
Steam: Basically none, some
Kissing
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️.
brinley's review against another edition
4.0
This book was definitely a ride... I enjoyed it, but I swear I got whiplash from the amount of random twists this threw in. Seriously, there wasn't much more that could've happened.
That may sound discouraging, but it isn't! The randomness made it fun, and this definitely wasn't repetitive. I was a bit disappointed by how un-romancey this was. I expected something that was mainly romance, and instead the characters spent 3/4 of the book avoiding each other. I wanted enemies to lovers, which this kind of fulfilled, but it was a bit lacking.
With that being said, I did enjoy the relationship between Tempest and Leo. Their (few) interactions were super entertaining! I didn't love the way Tempest acted as a relationship partner, she was slightly irrational, but I enjoyed this enough to ignore that.
Although this definitely had issues, it was a super fun book! Everything that could've happened, did. I did find the ending a bit rushed, and this could've been 100 pages longer, but oh well.
Thanks to Netgalley and Mary Beesley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
That may sound discouraging, but it isn't! The randomness made it fun, and this definitely wasn't repetitive. I was a bit disappointed by how un-romancey this was. I expected something that was mainly romance, and instead the characters spent 3/4 of the book avoiding each other. I wanted enemies to lovers, which this kind of fulfilled, but it was a bit lacking.
With that being said, I did enjoy the relationship between Tempest and Leo. Their (few) interactions were super entertaining! I didn't love the way Tempest acted as a relationship partner, she was slightly irrational, but I enjoyed this enough to ignore that.
Although this definitely had issues, it was a super fun book! Everything that could've happened, did. I did find the ending a bit rushed, and this could've been 100 pages longer, but oh well.
Thanks to Netgalley and Mary Beesley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
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