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The Bet (The Bet, #1)

Rachel Van Dyken
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The Bet (The Bet, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013

Book Brief

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Rachel Van Dyken

The Bet (The Bet, #1)

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2013
Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Portland, Oregon • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

In The Bet by Rachel Van Dyken, Kacey faces a challenging bet involving her childhood friends, Travis and Jake. As relationships evolve, Kacey navigates family dynamics, love, and personal growth. The story is rich with emotional highs and lows, exploring the complexities of friendship, romance, and self-discovery.

Reviews & Readership

4.0

36,100 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Rachel Van Dyken's The Bet presents a humorous New Adult romance. Readers praise its witty banter and engaging characters, although some find the plot predictable and the romantic dynamics clichéd. Overall, it offers a light-hearted, enjoyable read suitable for fans of comedic romance.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Bet (The Bet, #1)?

Readers who enjoy contemporary romance with humor, family dynamics, and redemption themes will love Rachel Van Dyken's The Bet. Fans of Sophie Kinsella's Can You Keep a Secret? or Jill Shalvis' Lucky Harbor series will find this book equally engaging. Ideal for those who appreciate light-hearted, witty, and heartwarming narratives.

4.0

36,100 ratings

67%

Loved it

23%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

240

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Portland, Oregon • Contemporary

Publication Year

2013

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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