Title: THE BET
Author: J. Beck & C. Hallman
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Rating: 4 Stars
Told in the first person. Alternating persons.
Told in the first person. Alternating persons.
Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this
book for review from InkSlinger PR and the author. I was not
compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The
opinions I have expressed are my own. I am posting this in
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About The Bet:
“Yeah, so was I but you seem to have forgotten that part of your life.”
The bet was simple.
You draw a name from the hat.
That’s the girl you have to seduce.
The girl you have to make fall head over heels in love with you.
It wasn’t hard for me to do, in fact it was something I did all the time. I was known for breaking hearts. Sex was just that, sex. And it didn’t take me very long to get a woman on her back.
And then I drew her name: Jules Peterson.
My former best friend. My first kiss. My first love. She shattered my heart into a million pieces three years ago. She left me right when I needed her most.
And as fate who have it, she had entered my life once again, at almost the perfect time.
She was a transfer, fresh meat, and she had just put a target on her back. It was my turn to make her pay. It was my turn to break her heart.
Holding onto that hate, that anger, that f*cking heartbreak. It does something to you. It breaks you, and it broke me, it tainted me, just like I would do to Jules.
She used to be my everything, but now she was nothing but The Bet.
**The Bet is book one in the North Woods University series. It is a full length, standalone, novel. It contains adult themes, and content not suitable for all readers. It is NOT a young adult novel.**
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My Thoughts:
Please make sure to read the Dear Reader note. It’s written for a specific reason so it
would be a good idea to pay attention to it.
Remington Miller sees someone he thought he’d never see
again. Jules Peterson can’t believe the
person she sees. The authors have
written one of the most thought provoking books that I’ve read since I don’t
know when.
I can almost hear any mothers out there that are reading this
saying, “if he was my son…!” It’s not
hard to hate him and to sympathize with Jules.
No one should have the kind of power he feels he has the right to and to
use it on anyone and damn the consequences.
It wasn’t hard to shake my head and wonder what he would be like once he’s
been in the workforce for a while.
If you currently have a daughter, or even a son, that are in
college this could become a discussion moment – what to keep their eyes out for. Just like Remington wants it – our attention
is all on him. Will he dig himself into
a hole or will he redeem himself? You
know this is a work of fiction but after the recent college scandal, it may
have you question those of authority.
There are issues with fraternities and that could be another
discussion. You may not want to read it
together ‘cause you know your young adult may feel a little weird about the
whole thing.
You should start out by reading it first and then let them go
ahead and once their finished sit down and have your discussion. When it was my time to go to college, it was
the rule at the time that I was too close to live on campus – after reading
this book that may have been a good thing.
It’s also a great way to remind them that if they are concerned about
something that there are people on campus who can give them the support they
might need.
With everything that went on here, it all made sense. Yes, it was a very tough read but it’s not
anything that doesn’t feel realistic. In
this day and age, we do more talking and shaming those that think they have the
right to hurt a woman. After all the
drama that went on, I felt there was a rush to get to an ending. I understand that our authors had to lighten
the mood so they could get to that happy ending but it can be tough when you’re
handling such a hard subject. This is
also a book where you can expect no two people will read it the same way.
Exclusive Excerpt:
I couldn't, not even if I wanted to. Instead, I feel something entirely different…I feel remorse. I feel sorry that this is what he has turned into, sorry that there is no love in his life, that he's lost the light, the kindness he once had.
Feeling a need to bring back that man, I grasp onto his shirt, grabbing a handful of the fabric, pulling him even closer while lifting up my head from the mattress. I don’t think. I simply press my lips to his and kiss him. His lips are warm, and I inhale his scent, diving headfirst into the emotions he's pulling deep from inside me.
My mouth fuses to his, a hunger clawing at my belly. The sweet innocent kisses we shared before when we were kids is nothing compared to this kiss. This kiss holds a need, a possessiveness I want to grab onto.
Remington deepens the kiss and for a moment, I forget about how hurt we are, how angry we’ve been over losing each other. For a moment, we’re the same people we used to be using the strength of our kiss to say things neither of us ever could.
But the moment passes just as quickly as it started and within seconds, he's pulling away, his lips swollen, his chest heaving. I catch a flicker of confusion that mirrors my own in his eyes before he jumps off the bed, immediately turning his back to me. I can hear him fastening his pants back up. I’m shocked, my thoughts disheveled, but one thing sticks out in my mind. I don't want what we just shared to end already.
“What are you doing?” I ask, my voice weak. I don't want him to go, I don't want him to run away from me, not after I've caught a glimpse of the boy I once knew. I stare at his broad shoulders, his muscles rippling beneath his shirt, his body full of tension.
He wasn't expecting the kiss, or my reaction to him and maybe that's what he needs, to be shocked. I don't really know, but I can't let go of what happened. I'm waiting for an answer, but it never comes, and though I'm not surprised, I am hurt.
“Don’t go!” I order, but he’s already out the door, slamming it closed shut behind him, leaving me sitting on the bed naked from the waist down with nothing but the memory of his lips on mine. What did we just do? When I feel like my legs are steady enough to hold my weight, I slide off the bed and pick up my discarded clothes. Just as I’m pulling my panties up, the door flies open again.
Cally stands in the doorway her mouth gaping open, betrayal and hurt in her now cold gaze. “You knew I liked him! How could you do this to me? I thought you were my friend.”
“It's not like that, Cally.” And it’s not. She wouldn’t understand that though. No one would. No one knows of the past we share.
About J.L. Beck & C. Hallman:
They’re a dynamic duo who love writing all genres of romance, from erotica, to suspense. To date they’ve written ten books together and don’t plan to stop any time soon.
When they aren’t writing you can find them making jokes, discussing their next book, arguing over cover photos, and of course drinking more coffee.
They’re humble, and truly blessed to have found such amazing readers.
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