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The Bet Paperback – July 18, 2021
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The rules.
What’s at stake.
When to quit.
Wise words from…well…my fortune cookie. But wise words, nonetheless.
I just wish the Fortune Cookie People had considered how hard the whole “knowing when to quit” would be to carry out when a woman like me is gambling with her feelings.
Heart-palpitating, vageen-tingling, butterflies-in-my-belly feelings for a noncommittal, hot-as-sin player by the name of Jude Winslow.
After a crazy night where we were both pretending to be someone else, I’ve found myself immersed in the fun of the fling.
The thrill.
The irresistible charm.
The pleasure of being with a man like him.
Problem is, I’m positive he’s the exact opposite of husband material, and that is a serious issue for someone who is fixated on finding her happily ever after.
I know the rules and I know the stakes, oh wise Fortune Cookie.
Now I’d just like to know how close to self-destruction I have to get before I find the will to quit Jude Winslow.
Goodness knows, when your heart is on the line, you can’t ante up your bet with an IOU.
- Print length386 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJuly 18, 2021
- Dimensions6 x 0.87 x 9 inches
- ISBN-13979-8533220729
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- ASIN : B099G1K165
- Publisher : Independently published (July 18, 2021)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 386 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8533220729
- Item Weight : 1.14 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.87 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #806,852 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #7,017 in Fiction Satire
- #325,939 in Romance (Books)
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Many moons ago, a dynamic duo of romance authors teamed up under the pseudonym Max Monroe, and, well, the rest is history...
Max Monroe is the New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of over thirty contemporary romance titles (with Romantic Comedy being their jam), Favorite writing partners and long time friends, Max and Monroe strive to live and write all the fun, sexy swoon so often missing from their Facebook newsfeed. Sarcastic by nature, their two writing souls feel like they’ve found their other half. This is their most favorite adventure thus far.
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Customers enjoyed the book's engaging story and romantic elements. They found the romance charming and the humor witty. The characters were described as well-developed and relatable. Many appreciated the steamy scenes and family dynamics.
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Customers enjoy the book. They find the beginning promising, with a lot of fun maneuvering and excitement. The characters go on an interesting journey together, and it's an intriguing series starter. Overall, readers describe the book as an enjoyable read with a plot and little drama.
"...is a bit overdone in the potty mouth category, but it fits the story just fine...." Read more
"This was a great read. I loved this book." Read more
"...Besides writing great characters who go on an interesting journey together, Max Monroe includes some very hot scenes between Sophie and..." Read more
"...I looooved this book! It was a nice break for me (I’ve been reading some dark books) and I didn’t want their journey to end...." Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find the love story engaging with sweet moments and sexy scenes. The book is described as a romantic comedy with irreverent references and a great love story.
"...romance authors team up under the pseudonym Max Monroe to bring you a sexy, laugh-out-loud new series…& more. ;)..." Read more
"...Featuring hot romance, a woman with big dreams, and a panty thief, The Bet by Max Monroe will have you falling hard for Sophie, Jude, and the rest..." Read more
"...and Jude are in most scenes together, and the focus is entirely on their evolving relationship...." Read more
"...of outrageous humor, clever dialogue, irreverent references and sweet moments...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's humor. They find it funny and relatable, with witty banter and family camaraderie. The book is described as a great read with a good balance of humor and romance.
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"...This story contains serious, authentic emotion that is wonderfully balanced by instances of outrageous humor, clever dialogue, irreverent references..." Read more
"...I'm so sad it's over A perfect max Monroe plot, filled with tons of witty banter" Read more
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Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find the heroine likable and the secondary characters well-developed. The older characters are portrayed as relatable and enjoyable. Overall, readers praise the writing style and appreciate the great character development.
"...getting from point A to point B. Max Monroe also included just enough secondary character story to seamlessly transition to the next book in the..." Read more
"Loved the book. The characters were likeable and the little drama with nothing major was great. The ending though, terrible. I don't get it at all...." Read more
"Loved the characters Story was delightful, creative, I'm so sad it's over A perfect max Monroe plot, filled with tons of witty banter" Read more
"...I liked Sophie, she was a pretty good heroine. I definitely felt their “casual hook-up” evolving into something more over the course of this book...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's steamy content. They find the scenes engaging and the interactions entertaining. The book evokes a sense of warmth and humor while still maintaining an engaging plot.
"...Jude and Sophie spend more time together, their chemistry is explosive, hot and down right sizzling!..." Read more
"...a good half of the book having these over-the-top hookups that are super hot and extremely fun to read...." Read more
"This book was super steamy throughput the entire book but it also has a plot. A plot that I throughly enjoyed almost as much as the steamy scenes...." Read more
"...near each other without causing sparks between them, they are one super hot couple...." Read more
Customers enjoy the family dynamics in the book. They appreciate the wonderful families and their antics. The characters are well-matched in personality, lifestyles, and careers. Readers also enjoy the extended epilogues and happy endings.
"...and they dropped all pretenses, they really were perfect for each other in personality, lifestyles, and even careers...." Read more
"...I also ADORED the EPILOGUE!!! Sooo SWOONY 🥰❤️. Gahhhhh!!! The side characters were just as entertaining as the MCs...." Read more
"...I also just loved Jude's crazy, fun family. They are all up in everyone's business and that just cracked me up...." Read more
"...I enjoyed their immediate attraction. Loved the familial aspect of the story too. But the misunderstanding was expected...." Read more
Customers enjoy the writing quality. They find the dialogue believable and easy to read. The book has a light tone with plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.
"...Sure, it sounds simple enough, but all it takes is standing in the never-ending line outside – in the bitter February cold, mind you – for a mere..." Read more
"...Well-written and sexy, The Bet is a fantastic romance between two people who finally find the love they’ve been missing...." Read more
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Customers have mixed opinions about the book's readability. Some find it entertaining and engaging, with a quick wit that keeps them reading. Others find it tedious and difficult to finish, saying the story is cute but not their usual read.
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Wasn’t really convinced the hero was interested in the heroine for more than a good time..
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- Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2021Intriguing to run across this book that has a lot of mysterious monikers all rolled into one name. Or as they state, ‘A secret duo of romance authors team up under the pseudonym Max Monroe to bring you a sexy, laugh-out-loud new series…& more. ;) Writing partners and long time friends, Max and Monroe strive to live and write all the fun, sexy swoon so often missing from their Facebook newsfeed. Sarcastic by nature, their two writing souls feel like they’ve found their other half.’
The refreshing aspect of this book is the degree of humor that they infuse steamy erotica. The language is a bit overdone in the potty mouth category, but it fits the story just fine. Naughty all the way .A tease of their sparkling writing skills follows as we meet Sophie: “Party of ten for Sophie Sage,” I tell the big, burly bouncer behind the velvet rope. The man is dressed all in black and has a perpetual scowl etched across his lips, but I’ assuming that come with the job territory. Ever Friday and Saturday night, he’s tasked with the responsibility of filing this club with partygoers who will have a good time, but also, won’t act like total a******s. Sure, it sounds simple enough, but all it takes is standing in the never-ending line outside – in the bitter February cold, mind you – for a mere five minutes with people yelling and shouting toward the bouncers at the door to understand it’s not simple at all. If anything, the man is being paid to deal with verbal harassment and demanding drunk idiots. All night long…’
The plot is summarized as follows: ‘When it comes to life’s fun and games, always know: The rules. What’s at stake. When to quit. Wise words from…well…my fortune cookie. But wise words, nonetheless. I just wish the Fortune Cookie People had considered how hard the whole “knowing when to quit” would be to carry out when a woman like me is gambling with her feelings. Heart-palpitating, vageen-tingling, butterflies-in-my-belly feelings for a noncommittal, hot-as-sin player by the name of Jude Winslow. After a crazy night where we were both pretending to be someone else, I’ve found myself immersed in the fun of the fling. The thrill. The irresistible charm. The pleasure of being with a man like him. Problem is, I’m positive he’s the exact opposite of husband material, and that is a serious issue for someone who is fixated on finding her happily ever after. I know the rules and I know the stakes, oh wise Fortune Cookie. Now I’d just like to know how close to self-destruction I have to get before I find the will to quit Jude Winslow. Goodness knows, when your heart is on the line, you can’t ante up your bet with an IOU.’
It is a rollercoaster ride sparkling with erotica and guffaws. Enjoy a different vantage! Grady Harp, July 21
- Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025This was a great read. I loved this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2021Sophie wasn't looking for love or even a fling when she pretended to be something she wasn't. But she found one while chasing the other, and it ended up changing the course of her life.
Of course, Jude was pretending, too. And no matter how good it was with Sophie, no matter how many of his own rules he broke when it came to her, Jude kept pretending to be someone he wasn’t: a cold-hearted, love ‘em and leave ‘em kind of guy.
Pretending was bound to hurt when their hearts were on the line. Their love came fast, but Sophie and Jude needed to work through their pasts if they hoped to save that love from careening out of control and destroying them both. Featuring hot romance, a woman with big dreams, and a panty thief, The Bet by Max Monroe will have you falling hard for Sophie, Jude, and the rest of the Winslow family.
I really fell hard for the romance between Sophie and Jude. I loved how Max Monroe started both of them in a lie - meeting while pretending to be someone they’re not - and neither character would have or should have worked well with the other while in the lie. But as soon as the lies were revealed and they dropped all pretenses, they really were perfect for each other in personality, lifestyles, and even careers. Sophie and Jude both started off with their idea of what the perfect relationship was for them. For Sophie, she wanted that insta-love, and Jude wanted no love. And it was fun and sexy watching them grow with each other throughout the novel, realizing by the end that their ideals have changed.
Besides writing great characters who go on an interesting journey together, Max Monroe includes some very hot scenes between Sophie and Jude. We’re talking everything from vanilla to exhibitionism and everything in between. Anyone who is a fan of the tall, dark, and handsome take-charge type in the bedroom will fall for Jude as he falls for Sophie. Their chemistry was instant, and I was happy that they got past their early lies quickly so they could start building a relationship together. Sophie and Jude’s relationship truly is what keeps the plot moving, and I loved seeing their relationship blossom so early on.
Max Monroe’s writing is easy to read and get lost in. I found myself diving into Sophie and Jude’s dual perspectives and, with so much happening between the two, I didn’t want to put The Bet down. This book has a lot of elements: romance, family drama, personal growth, and past issues to resolve. I loved that this wasn’t just a romance, with the romantic leads just getting from point A to point B. Max Monroe also included just enough secondary character story to seamlessly transition to the next book in the Winslow brothers’ story. Well-written and sexy, The Bet is a fantastic romance between two people who finally find the love they’ve been missing.
Top reviews from other countries
- Josey PothierReviewed in Canada on October 31, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Oh Wow!!!! Was so good!!!!!💕
Oh gosh that book ticked all the boxes!!!!! This is a perfect romance who surprises me many times until the end. The main characters are lovely endearing with super hot 🔥 great scenes and the other characters bring so much entertainment during all this good ride you'll get all the feels and won't regret it if you give this book a try! Hot,Love,Laugh,and only a bit of angst and that's how i love the books i read and this one was perfectly done. I tip my hat to Max&Monroe for this wonderful book, will definitely read more from those authors(Max&Monroe are 2 great authors who write their books together and make a perfect team for perfect stories🔥🔥💖💔😂😂😂)
- GVReviewed in India on July 19, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars The Be(s)t!
Max & Monroe have outdone themselves again! I loved the book so much. Can’t wait to read about the rest of the Winston brothers
- Laura CReviewed in the United Kingdom on July 17, 2021
5.0 out of 5 stars Yes! Jude is finally here!
The Bet is the first book in the brand new Winslow Brothers series, yes that's right Winnie's (from Scoring the Billionaire) brothers are finally here and what a story to kick it off!
I absolutely loved Jude and Sophie from the very first moment!
Jude a confirmed batchelor is not interested in anything long term but he is always up for a Bet. One of the dancers at the club issues Jude with a Bet and who is he to refuse!
Sophie, event planner extraordinaire has organised her twin sister Bella's bachelorette party. After a chance encounter with a certain Mr Winslow one thing leads to another and it will be a night neither can forget.
The sparks are instant and explosive with these two, their chemistry is off the charts but things in Jude's past including seeing what happened to his brother have left him hesitant.
As always it was fab to catch up with two of my favourite billionaire's Wes being one obviously and I will leave you to guess the other one!
I am so excited for the rest of the Winslow guys to get their own HEA!
- Madison AndersonReviewed in Australia on November 4, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars A good rom-com
I don't know why but for some reason I put off reading this series for a while. Once I started reading it however, I completely devoured all 4 books in a week. The whole series was great, so entertaining, and sweet, heartfelt and steamy. I absolutely love Max Monroe books, there's something about them that just feels like an early 2000's rom com. This one was a great introduction to the Winslow brothers, I loved them all but I think either Flynn or Remi are my favourites. All the stories were equally entertaining. Deffs worth the read. Happy reading!
- Ally (walkswithabook)Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2022
4.0 out of 5 stars Spicy friends with benefits read!
Overall I found this to be a very light and enjoyable read. Their meet cute was really fun and their progression from strangers to lovers to friends with benefits was filled with A LOT of spice. Jude is your typical party playboy who doesn't do relationships and Sophie doesn't do casual, so they were in for a bumpy ride. I did find Jude's "swagger" frustrating at times, but his relationship with his niece and family redeemed him a lot. This was a really quick read, had some laugh our loud moments, really good spice, and was just a fun spicy read!