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_camk_'s review against another edition
2.0
The Wager could have been good but it just wasn't.
Character wise - Jake and Char were really frustrating. They are suited to each other because they are both idiots.
Also, as funny as Grandma was meant to be, who let the maid of honour change into a wedding dress at someone else's weddings.
The humour was just so forced - they were so many attempts at making ridiculous scene seems funny for them to just fall flat.
Character wise - Jake and Char were really frustrating. They are suited to each other because they are both idiots.
Also, as funny as Grandma was meant to be, who let the maid of honour change into a wedding dress at someone else's weddings.
The humour was just so forced - they were so many attempts at making ridiculous scene seems funny for them to just fall flat.
jendoyleink's review against another edition
4.0
Received this book as a review from Library Thing. 3.75 stars. Really enjoyed the writing itself as well as the main characters, but there were some elements in the plot that were just too manipulative for me to find charming. With that said, I'm interested in reading more both in this series and from this author.
jaimejustreadsromance's review against another edition
5.0
I don't even know where to begin this review in order to do the book justice. I laughed, I cried, I laughed some more...a whole lot more. I couldn't put the book down but I never wanted to finish it. This book owns me!
So let's the start with Grandma because, let us face it, she is the star of this book. She is the best and I want to be her when I grow up. She doesn't hold back at all and I love her for it.
"Sweetheart, I'm the one with hearing aids, not you. I called you a whore. Would you like me to spell it for you, too?"
OMG...dying. From her dog, Charles Barkley to her love of Benadryl and red heels, she made this book!!
Let us move on to Jake Titus...sigh. Honestly I didn't care much for him in The Bet even though I knew there was more to him than we knew. We finally got to meet the real Jake in The Wager. Jake sees himself as undeserving of a love because of his past mistakes. When circumstances throw him and Char together he starts to wonder if he hasn't been missing out on her all along. Does he want to pursue these new found feelings or walk away like he always does?
"And that's when he saw it. The pull, the reason he was so unable to leave well enough alone--her strength. He craved what he saw in her so much--his subconscious, moral compass, everything about him was so screwed up that he craved her the same way am alcoholic craves whiskey."
Char has been in love with Jake since they were kids and hung out everyday until she watches him stand by why another girl torments her. After that things were never the same. Fast forward to the night of Kacey & Travis's engagement party when a little too much tequila, sex and a thank you note leads to a night Char can't forget and for a second time Jake breaks her heart. She vows that she won't let it happen again but the pull to him is just too strong.
This was seriously the funniest way to see two people fall in love. I think I highlighted a paragraph on each page. Watching Jake come to terms with his feeling and fight for Char was sweet and when he finally admitted his feelings to her it was totally swoonworthy.
"Love is hell, it's torture, it drives you insane, and it's the scariest thing I've ever felt. I feel like I just jumped into a burning building...but Char, you're my water I just need to know one thing. Will you come to my rescue?"
And melt.
Aside from that I love that we got more
of Travis and Kacey and not just a glimpse here and there but full blown chapters dedicated to the continuation of their love story.
This book had it all. I'm basically ready to read it all over again.
Before I go I need to share just a few more of the fun quotes from this book.
"Holy shit, we're officially in the Hunger Games."
"Love is magic."
"I'm killing her. Tonight. Either that or putting sleeping pills in her Fiberease." "Oh. Well, just don't use Benadryl. She's built up a tolerance."
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
So let's the start with Grandma because, let us face it, she is the star of this book. She is the best and I want to be her when I grow up. She doesn't hold back at all and I love her for it.
"Sweetheart, I'm the one with hearing aids, not you. I called you a whore. Would you like me to spell it for you, too?"
OMG...dying. From her dog, Charles Barkley to her love of Benadryl and red heels, she made this book!!
Let us move on to Jake Titus...sigh. Honestly I didn't care much for him in The Bet even though I knew there was more to him than we knew. We finally got to meet the real Jake in The Wager. Jake sees himself as undeserving of a love because of his past mistakes. When circumstances throw him and Char together he starts to wonder if he hasn't been missing out on her all along. Does he want to pursue these new found feelings or walk away like he always does?
"And that's when he saw it. The pull, the reason he was so unable to leave well enough alone--her strength. He craved what he saw in her so much--his subconscious, moral compass, everything about him was so screwed up that he craved her the same way am alcoholic craves whiskey."
Char has been in love with Jake since they were kids and hung out everyday until she watches him stand by why another girl torments her. After that things were never the same. Fast forward to the night of Kacey & Travis's engagement party when a little too much tequila, sex and a thank you note leads to a night Char can't forget and for a second time Jake breaks her heart. She vows that she won't let it happen again but the pull to him is just too strong.
This was seriously the funniest way to see two people fall in love. I think I highlighted a paragraph on each page. Watching Jake come to terms with his feeling and fight for Char was sweet and when he finally admitted his feelings to her it was totally swoonworthy.
"Love is hell, it's torture, it drives you insane, and it's the scariest thing I've ever felt. I feel like I just jumped into a burning building...but Char, you're my water I just need to know one thing. Will you come to my rescue?"
And melt.
Aside from that I love that we got more
of Travis and Kacey and not just a glimpse here and there but full blown chapters dedicated to the continuation of their love story.
This book had it all. I'm basically ready to read it all over again.
Before I go I need to share just a few more of the fun quotes from this book.
"Holy shit, we're officially in the Hunger Games."
"Love is magic."
"I'm killing her. Tonight. Either that or putting sleeping pills in her Fiberease." "Oh. Well, just don't use Benadryl. She's built up a tolerance."
*I received an ARC from the author/publisher in exchange for an honest review
synergysel's review against another edition
3.0
cute book like the last one. enjoyed the characters grandma especially shes a hoot. only real problem was the book was pretty much over three quarters of the way through or so but dragged on.
smojoreads's review against another edition
4.0
Very funny. Loved Grandma and all her antics. Can't wait to read the next one!
caseymalsam's review against another edition
1.0
You know one thing that makes me so hot... the man I am interested in telling me he raped my best friend, yeah that makes me want to just jump right into bed with him. Is this even real, how does anyone think this is acceptable? Let's not forget the multiple rape/roofie jokes laced throughout this book.
If you can get over the disturbing tribute to rape supportive culture, the story line still remains pretty blah.
If you can get over the disturbing tribute to rape supportive culture, the story line still remains pretty blah.
mandy_pandy's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book! Grandma Nadine is hilarious! I really hated Jake after reading The Bet but he fully redeemed himself in this book. I'm hoping there will be a book 3 in this series - would love more of Jace! Highly Recommend!
thoramaria's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
emily0613's review against another edition
5.0
I received this book in a Goodreads Giveaway and boy am I glad that I won, I loved this book. I started as soon as I received it and did not stop until the end. I had never heard of Rachel Van Dyken before this book but I am adding more of her books to my to be read pile since it was so wonderful. I am a big fan of books where the two people have known each other for years and end up happy. I HIGHLY recommend this book to any one who love contemporary romance.
jillyfay's review against another edition
3.0
I'd give it 3.5 stars if possible - it wasn't great and it wasn't horrible. It kept me wanting to turn the page and made me laugh. Was the dialogue great? No. Was the plot moving steadily? No. It was rather predictive and the characters often repeated their thoughts, which gets annoying. I also think the author is somewhat religious as she often writes that a character swore, but doesn't actually write the swear word and only alludes to some "interactions." Will I read the third when/if it comes out? Most likely.