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Bet Me

by Jennifer Crusie

Spice 3 out of 5, Steamy3/5 · Steamy: Open door

Minerva Dobbs knows that happily-ever-after is a fairy tale, especially with a man who asked her to dinner to win a bet. Even if he is gorgeous and successful Calvin Morrisey. Cal knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs. Even if she does wear great shoes and keeps him on his toes. When they say good-bye at the end of their evening, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again.

But Fate has other plans, and it's not long before Min and Cal meet again. Soon, they're dealing with a jealous ex-boyfriend, Krispy Kreme donuts, a determined psychologist, chaos theory, a freakishly intelligent cat, Chicken Marsala, and more risky propositions than either of them ever dreamed of. Including the biggest gamble of all—true love.

Spice
3/5
Burn
Medium
Pages
~400
Ending
HEA

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How spicy is Bet Me?

Bet Me is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

  • Steam: Open door
  • Burn: Medium burn
  • When: Spice starts around the middle
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Multiple POVs
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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    How spicy is Bet Me?

    Bet Me is a 3 out of 5 on our spice scale: steamy (open door). On-page sex scenes, a handful of them, with some detail. Spice supports the plot. Spice starts around the middle.

    Is Bet Me a standalone?

    Yes, Bet Me is a standalone. You can read it on its own.

    What tropes are in Bet Me?

    Bet Me features curvy heroine, opposites attract. It is a medium burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does Bet Me have content warnings?

    We have no major content warnings noted for Bet Me, but our notes may be incomplete. Check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after Bet Me?

    If you loved Bet Me, try Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert, Second First Impressions by Sally Thorne, Witch Please by Ann Aguirre. They share its curvy heroine and opposites attract energy at a similar spice level.