Sophie 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.
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Wasn’t really convinced the hero was interested in the heroine for more than a good time..
The way these two met was both amusing and steamy! I instantly felt the intense pull and physical attraction between Sophie and Jude and I couldn’t help but enjoy the way their paths crossed multiple times. From the very beginning, Jude makes it very, very clear that he doesn’t do attachments or relationships and that he’s only interested in $.ex. Following advice to not be so rigid and cautious, Sophie agrees to let loose and have some fun with Jude.Cutting to the chase, I would’ve liked to have seen more of the ‘getting to know you’ stage. I thought the majority of Sophie and Jude’s fling only focused on the physical aspects and not the small details you might learn about someone through conversation. To me, it didn’t seem like Jude cared about much other than getting Sophie off and testing her limits. Even when he did lay on some charm to try to wine and dine Sophie, it’s sole purpose seemed to be about delaying gratification versus getting to know her.Some of the things I did enjoy about this book were Jude’s family dynamic. There was a lot of teasing, head smacking, and speaking their minds. This was a family that didn’t hold their tongues when they had opinions, and even if they didn’t exactly approve or agree with what the other brothers were doing, you could still feel the unconditional love they have for one another.I really appreciated that even though this might be considered a romcom, mental health was seriously addressed throughout this book! It’s not often that I read about mental health issues in a book, let alone characters seeking help for their mental health, so I really valued how it was written into this story.Favorite Quote:"Sorry’s not going to turn back time, now is it? The only woman who can make me feel like it’s possible is Cher. And I don’t see her here.” -Sophie
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Ally (walkswithabook)
Spicy friends with benefits read!
Reviewed in Canada on November 15, 2022Kindle Customer
Really good read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2023