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Betting on Love #2
Betting on the Best Friend's Brother
She doesn’t want a dating coach. Especially not one she’s been in love with since junior high.
Ava’s roommates say she’s a workaholic. But when her boss temporarily suspends her extra lab time, her best friend and bossiest roommate makes fixing Ava’s love life her summer project.
Ava’s love life is definitely broken, but makeover schemes and blind dates with Ruby’s weird library patrons are not the answer. When Ruby takes drastic measures and calls in her brother, Joey—one of Austin’s hottest heartthrobs—to consult, it’s Ava’s worst nightmare.
Good there’s no way Ruby will win the bet now. Bad it’s because Ava fell for Joey when she was fourteen, and no other guy has ever measured up.
She’s never told anyone, and she’ll do anything to keep Joey from finding out—including putting up with a bombshell transformation—if it hides her true feelings when he looks at her. He rejected Ava once, and it nearly broke her. She’ll never give him that chance again.
Ava’s roommates say she’s a workaholic. But when her boss temporarily suspends her extra lab time, her best friend and bossiest roommate makes fixing Ava’s love life her summer project.
Ava’s love life is definitely broken, but makeover schemes and blind dates with Ruby’s weird library patrons are not the answer. When Ruby takes drastic measures and calls in her brother, Joey—one of Austin’s hottest heartthrobs—to consult, it’s Ava’s worst nightmare.
Good there’s no way Ruby will win the bet now. Bad it’s because Ava fell for Joey when she was fourteen, and no other guy has ever measured up.
She’s never told anyone, and she’ll do anything to keep Joey from finding out—including putting up with a bombshell transformation—if it hides her true feelings when he looks at her. He rejected Ava once, and it nearly broke her. She’ll never give him that chance again.
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Published June 13, 2023
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June 19, 2023
I've never wanted to unread a book before.
Honestly the plot wasn’t my favorite. And that’s on me a little. I struggle with the idea that one friend who is in a bad relationship herself, is supposed to be the love guru for her friends. But I like the author so I powered through anyway.
The hang up between the main characters didn’t feel true to life. She had feelings for him for 12 years, and as soon as he reciprocated she decided that that didn’t work for her anymore? There wasn’t a big moment that made her come to a realization or anything, she just wasn’t going to play the game, again, that’s she’s been hoping for for 12 years. It was hard to empathize with her.
But moving past that small irritant, the very end of the book lost my respect. If I could go back and unread it, I would. The main character had definite introvert energy and the love guru tells her brother to give her space. She advices against a big gesture. Great. But then she does this big get-together with both of their families, styles it like a game show, tells EVERYONE all of the ways that’s she’s manipulated the dating experience, showed that none of it was real, and brought in additional people to prove it. Apparently her best friend has no regard for her actual feelings, she just wants to prove that she won the bet and thought every piece out herself? (side note: who says, "Sure I don't mind going on a blind date with someone and pretending to be drunk, or just walk out. I'm sure she'll be grateful for the experienece in the end"?)
She reveals to EVERYONE the main characters' personal feelings and details of their interactions, and it's okay because apparently everyone already knew that they had feelings for each other?
I guess that's great for Ms. Guru, but it made for a terrible story. That's not how you treat your characters, they are supposed to have real feelings, not just go along with a shitty friend's masterminding and be happy. And in no way would the main character not want to melt out of her chair and/or run away after her very private life was put on display. I'm still pissed thinking about it, why would her best friend do that?
Anyway, it felt like the story just needed to be wrapped up in a little bow, but from the perspective of: see how well all of my pieces fit togther? Instead of from the characters' point of view.
The author can do better. She HAS done better.
Honestly the plot wasn’t my favorite. And that’s on me a little. I struggle with the idea that one friend who is in a bad relationship herself, is supposed to be the love guru for her friends. But I like the author so I powered through anyway.
The hang up between the main characters didn’t feel true to life. She had feelings for him for 12 years, and as soon as he reciprocated she decided that that didn’t work for her anymore? There wasn’t a big moment that made her come to a realization or anything, she just wasn’t going to play the game, again, that’s she’s been hoping for for 12 years. It was hard to empathize with her.
But moving past that small irritant, the very end of the book lost my respect. If I could go back and unread it, I would. The main character had definite introvert energy and the love guru tells her brother to give her space. She advices against a big gesture. Great. But then she does this big get-together with both of their families, styles it like a game show, tells EVERYONE all of the ways that’s she’s manipulated the dating experience, showed that none of it was real, and brought in additional people to prove it. Apparently her best friend has no regard for her actual feelings, she just wants to prove that she won the bet and thought every piece out herself? (side note: who says, "Sure I don't mind going on a blind date with someone and pretending to be drunk, or just walk out. I'm sure she'll be grateful for the experienece in the end"?)
She reveals to EVERYONE the main characters' personal feelings and details of their interactions, and it's okay because apparently everyone already knew that they had feelings for each other?
I guess that's great for Ms. Guru, but it made for a terrible story. That's not how you treat your characters, they are supposed to have real feelings, not just go along with a shitty friend's masterminding and be happy. And in no way would the main character not want to melt out of her chair and/or run away after her very private life was put on display. I'm still pissed thinking about it, why would her best friend do that?
Anyway, it felt like the story just needed to be wrapped up in a little bow, but from the perspective of: see how well all of my pieces fit togther? Instead of from the characters' point of view.
The author can do better. She HAS done better.
June 29, 2023
I am loving this series, and Betting on the Best Friend's Brother was truly adorable!
Ava is a brilliant geneticist and a driven workaholic who doesn't care about dating. She’s had an unrequited love for her best friend's older brother Joey, and no one will ever compare to him.
When her best friend and roommate Ruby makes a bet with Ava that she can find her the right guy, Ruby agrees, hoping she’ll meet someone who can help her get over Joey.
Things get more complicated when Ruby gets Joey to take on the role of Ava's dating coach. As they spend time together, he finally sees how amazing and beautiful Ava is and his feelings are no longer that of a friend. But now that he’s pursuing her, Ava is hesitant to risk her heart on a man who once rejected her broke her heart.
What I loved:
🧬 Woman in STEM
🧪 Science and nerd jokes
🧬 ADHD rep — mmc
🧪 Best friend's brother
🧬 Great bantering & chemistry
🧪 Dual POV
🧬 Crazy blind dates
🧪 Joey’s jealousy
🧬 Eliza Doolittle vibe makeover
🧪 Forced proximity
🧬 Ahab the naughty parrot
🧪 Supportive female friendships
🧬 The first kiss
🧪The practice flirting
🧬 Found families
🧪 The reveal at the end
Overall, this was a fun and sweet story, really well-written with excellent pacing, and had characters who had a lot of depth and layers. I loved it!
This is the second book in the series but can be read as a stand-alone.
Ava is a brilliant geneticist and a driven workaholic who doesn't care about dating. She’s had an unrequited love for her best friend's older brother Joey, and no one will ever compare to him.
When her best friend and roommate Ruby makes a bet with Ava that she can find her the right guy, Ruby agrees, hoping she’ll meet someone who can help her get over Joey.
Things get more complicated when Ruby gets Joey to take on the role of Ava's dating coach. As they spend time together, he finally sees how amazing and beautiful Ava is and his feelings are no longer that of a friend. But now that he’s pursuing her, Ava is hesitant to risk her heart on a man who once rejected her broke her heart.
What I loved:
🧬 Woman in STEM
🧪 Science and nerd jokes
🧬 ADHD rep — mmc
🧪 Best friend's brother
🧬 Great bantering & chemistry
🧪 Dual POV
🧬 Crazy blind dates
🧪 Joey’s jealousy
🧬 Eliza Doolittle vibe makeover
🧪 Forced proximity
🧬 Ahab the naughty parrot
🧪 Supportive female friendships
🧬 The first kiss
🧪The practice flirting
🧬 Found families
🧪 The reveal at the end
Overall, this was a fun and sweet story, really well-written with excellent pacing, and had characters who had a lot of depth and layers. I loved it!
This is the second book in the series but can be read as a stand-alone.
August 11, 2023
I liked this a lot better than I thought I would (based off the cover alone…) and picked it up to read purely because it will read anything that has a heroine in STEM. I loved that the hero had ADHD as well, which I didn’t know going in and was pleasantly surprised and thought was written really well. Those 2 things get extra points for me. The story was light and fun and entertaining.
October 10, 2023
Wow, such a fun book with humor, banter, awkwardness, and sweet romance! I liked how we see Ava in all her dysfunctional workaholic glory, and we slowly learn how and why she became that way. Her best friend and roommate Ruby is helping her find more balance in her life and relationships by pushing her out of her comfort zone- for her own good, of course. Joey getting roped into the makeover as a flirting coach sets the scene for lots of great interactions, and forces him to take a second and third look at Ava. I appreciated that it's less of a makeover and more of her getting back to herself and putting effort into her presentation and being present and caring about making connections. Naturally there has to be some bombs in the dating experiment, and Joey contrasts nicely against them... once he gets a clue and starts to pursue Ava. They have great chemistry, and he helps Ava come to terms with some of the deeper emotional weight she is carrying. I love it when rom-coms have layered characters!
Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.
Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.
November 23, 2023
I am OBSESSED with this newest series about four roommates and their matchmaking bets from Melanie Jacobson! In this one, workaholic scientist Ava is forced to scale back at the lab and her bestie Ruby takes the opportunity to get her to agree to try a series of dates in the hopes she'll find 'the one.'
The only problem? There's only ever been one guy for Ava and it's her best friend's older brother, Joey. The stakes get even higher when Joey agrees to help 'coach' Ava, only to have the tables turned on him when he realizes he wants to be the guy for her if only he can convince Ava he's serious about giving up his playboy ways.
My only complaint about this dual POV romance was that Joey and Ava don't actually get together until the last chapter in the book! I wanted more real relationship page time for them. Still a great read with EXCELLENT ADHD and chronic illness rep (congenital heart disease). I read and reviewed an early copy and all opinions are my own.
Now to try to wait patiently for Madison and Ruby's books!
Steam level: kissing only
The only problem? There's only ever been one guy for Ava and it's her best friend's older brother, Joey. The stakes get even higher when Joey agrees to help 'coach' Ava, only to have the tables turned on him when he realizes he wants to be the guy for her if only he can convince Ava he's serious about giving up his playboy ways.
My only complaint about this dual POV romance was that Joey and Ava don't actually get together until the last chapter in the book! I wanted more real relationship page time for them. Still a great read with EXCELLENT ADHD and chronic illness rep (congenital heart disease). I read and reviewed an early copy and all opinions are my own.
Now to try to wait patiently for Madison and Ruby's books!
Steam level: kissing only
July 3, 2023
When Ruby bets workaholic Ava she can find her love, Ava accepts the bet because she's been in love with Joey (Ruby's brother) since she was 14. What's on the line? Ava's bedroom with the private bath, but Ava's not worried about losing her bedroom/private bath because Ruby's not going to find anyone for her to fall in love with . . . until Ruby gets Joey to become Ava's "dating coach". Uh oh!!
This is another winner in the Betting on Love series. Ava, a brilliant geneticist, loses herself in her search to find a screening test for the genetic heart condition that killed her father when he was only 27 years old. She's lost her sense of fashion and fun, and rarely dates, preferring to watch documentaries. It was so much fun to watch her rediscover her old self during the My Fair Lady like transformation. Who says women in STEM can't be gorgeous and sexy?
Joey, Joey, Joey!! How did you not see Ava for what she was before she closed herself up in her lab? But using your marketing skills to get Ava a makeover was ingenious!! And the way you kept showing up on her dates had me giggling.
This book has it all: secret long-time crush, slow-burn romance, forced togetherness (proximity), dual POV (my favorite), and that first kiss!! Holy Hannah!!! I loved the epilogue!! This is the second book in the series but can be read as a stand-alone. 4.5 stars
I received a complimentary copy, all thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
This is another winner in the Betting on Love series. Ava, a brilliant geneticist, loses herself in her search to find a screening test for the genetic heart condition that killed her father when he was only 27 years old. She's lost her sense of fashion and fun, and rarely dates, preferring to watch documentaries. It was so much fun to watch her rediscover her old self during the My Fair Lady like transformation. Who says women in STEM can't be gorgeous and sexy?
Joey, Joey, Joey!! How did you not see Ava for what she was before she closed herself up in her lab? But using your marketing skills to get Ava a makeover was ingenious!! And the way you kept showing up on her dates had me giggling.
This book has it all: secret long-time crush, slow-burn romance, forced togetherness (proximity), dual POV (my favorite), and that first kiss!! Holy Hannah!!! I loved the epilogue!! This is the second book in the series but can be read as a stand-alone. 4.5 stars
I received a complimentary copy, all thoughts and opinions in this review are my own.
June 25, 2023
Betting on Best Friend’s Brother is another fun book in the “Betting on Love” series by Melanie Jacobson. Ruby, again, is fantastic but with another arterial motive for herself in helping roommate Ava find a boyfriend. She wants Ava’s bathroom. And I just love her!
Ava is awesome. She’s a wonderfully smart scientist who is content with her life and documentaries. Joey is Ruby’s older brother who’s “coaching” in Ava’s search for a boyfriend. (My personal favorite was the flirting lesson and its aftermath). I loved their history (Ava has loved Joey for years) and their journey to each other. There are some very funny and very sweet moments. And what an awesome ending!
I received a review copy from the author. All views and opinions are my own.
Ava is awesome. She’s a wonderfully smart scientist who is content with her life and documentaries. Joey is Ruby’s older brother who’s “coaching” in Ava’s search for a boyfriend. (My personal favorite was the flirting lesson and its aftermath). I loved their history (Ava has loved Joey for years) and their journey to each other. There are some very funny and very sweet moments. And what an awesome ending!
I received a review copy from the author. All views and opinions are my own.
June 14, 2023
This book was so cute. I enjoyed the first book, but I liked this one a lot better! I love Ava's bluntness and snark. She might be reserved (mostly around Joey), but she also didn't take crap from anyone. But there was also a sensitive side to her and there were times that I just wanted to give her a big ol' hug. And Joey? Sigh. Sometimes I wanted to smack him over the head. lol He was so oblivious to Ava for so long. But I loved when he started realizing his feelings. *swoon* The makeover was not your typical changing the ugly duckling into a "hot" swan. It was all about enhancing Ava's natural beauty without changing her. I can get on board with that.
Also, the ending was so fun and sweet! I'm pretty sure I verbally said, "awww...." while reading that last chapter.
*Very, very mild language and a few mild innuendos.
*I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
Also, the ending was so fun and sweet! I'm pretty sure I verbally said, "awww...." while reading that last chapter.
*Very, very mild language and a few mild innuendos.
*I received an ARC. All opinions are my own.
June 16, 2023
I'm really enjoying this series. So far, this one might be my favorite.
July 24, 2024
You can’t be a slow-burn AND closed door. Pick a side.
Finally called time of death at 56%, sorry Joey.
Finally called time of death at 56%, sorry Joey.
August 20, 2023
Betting on the Best Friend’s Brother
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Author: Melanie Jacobson
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from Melanie Jacobson and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: I don’t want a dating coach. Especially not one I’ve been in love with since junior high. My roommates say I’m a workaholic. But when my boss temporarily suspends my extra lab time, my best friend and bossiest roommate makes fixing my love life her summer project. My love life is non-existent, but makeover schemes and blind dates with her weird library patrons are not the answer. When she takes drastic measures and calls in her brother, Joey—one of Austin’s hottest heartthrobs—to consult, it’s my worst nightmare. I fell for Joey when I was fourteen, and no other guy has ever measured up. I’ll do anything to keep Joey from finding out—including putting up with a bombshell transformation—if it hides my true feelings when he looks at me. He rejected me once, and it nearly broke me. I’ll never give him that chance again. Opposites attract in this swoony romcom. A brilliant geneticist versus a hotshot trendsetter she's secretly loved more than half her life. Dive in for meddling roommates, quirky neighbors, Ahab the cursing parrot, found family, a sneaky matchmaker, and makeover shenanigans.
My Thoughts: This is book no. two in the Betting on Love series. While this is part of a series, you do not have to read the first book to follow along, although it would give a better character background. I loved the first book and this one did not disappoint. Ava is a scientist who is a workaholic and does not have time to ‘date.’ This series follows a bet made, that Ruby will find the roommate love, and when she does, Ruby gets a perk. In this case, the bedroom with a bathroom. Since Ava does not date much, Ruby enlists her brother, Joey for help. Unbeknownst to Ruby, Ava has secretly pined after Joey for years. I just love the setup for the book. The tropes followed is best friend’s brother, women in STEM, forced proximity, and friends to lovers. This is a closed door romcom. The author does a phenomenal job at representing mental health.
The story is narrated in a dual narration by both Ava and Joey, in a dual POV. I adore the friendship group, every woman should have this. Ava is independent, strong, yet sensitive, and is dedicated to her work as a scientist. Joey is charming, sincere, and is loyal. The characters were well developed with depth, witty banter (awesome banter), great chemistry, and creatively built throughout the story. The author’s writing style was complex, swoony, humorous, and brilliantly written. Jacobson’s storytelling ability with swoony love is so creative, the betting brings the plot up a level, and her stories always puts a smile on my face. The plot is delivered in a perfect swoony fashion and the ending is phenomenal!
I loved this novel as much as I did the first one. I am grateful for the ARC copy, even if my review is a little late due to surgery and completing my master’s degree. I look forward to the third book next Spring (2024) to see how Madison’s story unfolds. I HIGHLY recommend picking up this book and the prior one. It is just a heartwarming, feel good read that made me smile. Go pick up this novel today, available on Amazon and KU.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Author: Melanie Jacobson
I requested a digital advanced readers copy from Melanie Jacobson and providing my opinion voluntarily and unbiased.
Synopsis: I don’t want a dating coach. Especially not one I’ve been in love with since junior high. My roommates say I’m a workaholic. But when my boss temporarily suspends my extra lab time, my best friend and bossiest roommate makes fixing my love life her summer project. My love life is non-existent, but makeover schemes and blind dates with her weird library patrons are not the answer. When she takes drastic measures and calls in her brother, Joey—one of Austin’s hottest heartthrobs—to consult, it’s my worst nightmare. I fell for Joey when I was fourteen, and no other guy has ever measured up. I’ll do anything to keep Joey from finding out—including putting up with a bombshell transformation—if it hides my true feelings when he looks at me. He rejected me once, and it nearly broke me. I’ll never give him that chance again. Opposites attract in this swoony romcom. A brilliant geneticist versus a hotshot trendsetter she's secretly loved more than half her life. Dive in for meddling roommates, quirky neighbors, Ahab the cursing parrot, found family, a sneaky matchmaker, and makeover shenanigans.
My Thoughts: This is book no. two in the Betting on Love series. While this is part of a series, you do not have to read the first book to follow along, although it would give a better character background. I loved the first book and this one did not disappoint. Ava is a scientist who is a workaholic and does not have time to ‘date.’ This series follows a bet made, that Ruby will find the roommate love, and when she does, Ruby gets a perk. In this case, the bedroom with a bathroom. Since Ava does not date much, Ruby enlists her brother, Joey for help. Unbeknownst to Ruby, Ava has secretly pined after Joey for years. I just love the setup for the book. The tropes followed is best friend’s brother, women in STEM, forced proximity, and friends to lovers. This is a closed door romcom. The author does a phenomenal job at representing mental health.
The story is narrated in a dual narration by both Ava and Joey, in a dual POV. I adore the friendship group, every woman should have this. Ava is independent, strong, yet sensitive, and is dedicated to her work as a scientist. Joey is charming, sincere, and is loyal. The characters were well developed with depth, witty banter (awesome banter), great chemistry, and creatively built throughout the story. The author’s writing style was complex, swoony, humorous, and brilliantly written. Jacobson’s storytelling ability with swoony love is so creative, the betting brings the plot up a level, and her stories always puts a smile on my face. The plot is delivered in a perfect swoony fashion and the ending is phenomenal!
I loved this novel as much as I did the first one. I am grateful for the ARC copy, even if my review is a little late due to surgery and completing my master’s degree. I look forward to the third book next Spring (2024) to see how Madison’s story unfolds. I HIGHLY recommend picking up this book and the prior one. It is just a heartwarming, feel good read that made me smile. Go pick up this novel today, available on Amazon and KU.
July 13, 2023
Melanie Jacobon is hitting it out of the park with this new series! Betting on the Best Friend’s Brother is the second book in the “Betting on Love” series and it is fantastic!
Ava is a super smart scientist who is addicted to her work and doesn’t have time for dating. When her overtime lab hours are cut short she makes a bet with her best friend and roommate Ruby. Ruby is at it again with her matchmaking ways and this time she wants Ava’s private bathroom. In exchange for the bathroom she will find Ava her Mr. Right. Ava is not worried, after all she has had an unrequited crush on Ruby’s brother Joey for years. But In the hopes of finally getting over Joey she agrees to Ruby’s plan.
I have always loved the best friend brother trope and this one was so much fun! I absolutely adored Ava. Poor Joey has been clueless about her crush on him for so long. Ruby appointing Joey as Ava’s dating coach added to the amazing plot. The run and the flirting lesson were the absolute best and that kiss, wow!
Melanie Jacobson knows how to bring the swoon!
I also loved how Joey kept showing up on Ava’s dates to check on her “as a coach”. I also loved the moment when it finally hits him that he has feelings for her.
This book has all the funny and sweet moments you could hope for in a rom-com. It is well written with such great character depth and is guaranteed to keep you smiling.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Ava is a super smart scientist who is addicted to her work and doesn’t have time for dating. When her overtime lab hours are cut short she makes a bet with her best friend and roommate Ruby. Ruby is at it again with her matchmaking ways and this time she wants Ava’s private bathroom. In exchange for the bathroom she will find Ava her Mr. Right. Ava is not worried, after all she has had an unrequited crush on Ruby’s brother Joey for years. But In the hopes of finally getting over Joey she agrees to Ruby’s plan.
I have always loved the best friend brother trope and this one was so much fun! I absolutely adored Ava. Poor Joey has been clueless about her crush on him for so long. Ruby appointing Joey as Ava’s dating coach added to the amazing plot. The run and the flirting lesson were the absolute best and that kiss, wow!
Melanie Jacobson knows how to bring the swoon!
I also loved how Joey kept showing up on Ava’s dates to check on her “as a coach”. I also loved the moment when it finally hits him that he has feelings for her.
This book has all the funny and sweet moments you could hope for in a rom-com. It is well written with such great character depth and is guaranteed to keep you smiling.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
July 11, 2023
I finished this book back in June so this one’s long over due!
In pure Melanie style she puts the com in rom and delivers with a fun, sexy, yet sweet story about unrequited love, missed chances and future possibilities!
I loved our two main characters! Ava is no non sense and intelligent scientist but can’t deny her unrequited crush. Joey is her best friends brother…he’s charismatic and cute but he sure is clueless.
I loved the little moments created where the characters flirt and interact and Melanie always knows how to write a good kissing scene! This couple had real chemistry together. Anytime someone coaches someone on dating you know it’s going to backfire! But in the best way.
There’s also a bit of makeover trope but I loved that Ava was seen for her wit and humor!
All in all this was my favorite of the series so far! I don’t love grand gestures (I’m more of a quiet love girl) so the ending reveal was not to my preference but it definitely fits the genre! I think I just wanted a little more solo Joey and Ava time! BUT I just can’t wait for you know who’s comeuppance 😂
Thank you @melaniejacobson_books ! This series is perfectly bingeable for summertime. AND a whole lot of fun!
In pure Melanie style she puts the com in rom and delivers with a fun, sexy, yet sweet story about unrequited love, missed chances and future possibilities!
I loved our two main characters! Ava is no non sense and intelligent scientist but can’t deny her unrequited crush. Joey is her best friends brother…he’s charismatic and cute but he sure is clueless.
I loved the little moments created where the characters flirt and interact and Melanie always knows how to write a good kissing scene! This couple had real chemistry together. Anytime someone coaches someone on dating you know it’s going to backfire! But in the best way.
There’s also a bit of makeover trope but I loved that Ava was seen for her wit and humor!
All in all this was my favorite of the series so far! I don’t love grand gestures (I’m more of a quiet love girl) so the ending reveal was not to my preference but it definitely fits the genre! I think I just wanted a little more solo Joey and Ava time! BUT I just can’t wait for you know who’s comeuppance 😂
Thank you @melaniejacobson_books ! This series is perfectly bingeable for summertime. AND a whole lot of fun!
August 7, 2023
Ok so I'm not a cruel person but somethings need to be clear
I knew this was a series but i wasn't sure if I'm going to like this book i had my doubts but instead of getting first book i just started reading this one and it did disappoint
The characters had no chemistry.like truely genuinely.
Tbh Oliver was the guy i believe and could see Ava having something
I don't know how i managed to finish this book it was truely so boring
I didn't liked any of the characters except Ruby she's kinda cool
The story line was good and definitely made me pick this up but ,
This book lacked alot of stuff like aloooot
I donno how to feel about this
Ava had crush on joey since childhood? Ok
How did she developed it ? No story for that .. just what made her like Joey more than other guys ? No story for that
They know eachother for this many years but there's no chemistry no hidden jokes no memories except the Joey's texts when he remembers...i didn't liked that thing we need to have their story an glimpse of their childhood which really lacked here
Now joey he was complicated
Like suddenly he one day he looked at Ava and thought oh wait she is not my sister suddenly another day she seems hot and boom he's in love !?? Wait what? Nope not happening this was insta love things don't do it for me and I liked it when Ava rejected him because truely I don't trust this guy
And i believe he just developed interest because she was hot and all no chemistry here too no story here too
This book is definitely a one Star and I'm not really sorry about it
I subscribed the authors newsletter because i believe and expect improvements in the upcoming books
I'm definitely gonna give a try to new series or new books of yours maybe the one I got for free . I really don't want to discourage your work i just want it to be improved .
I knew this was a series but i wasn't sure if I'm going to like this book i had my doubts but instead of getting first book i just started reading this one and it did disappoint
The characters had no chemistry.like truely genuinely.
Tbh Oliver was the guy i believe and could see Ava having something
I don't know how i managed to finish this book it was truely so boring
I didn't liked any of the characters except Ruby she's kinda cool
The story line was good and definitely made me pick this up but ,
This book lacked alot of stuff like aloooot
I donno how to feel about this
Ava had crush on joey since childhood? Ok
How did she developed it ? No story for that .. just what made her like Joey more than other guys ? No story for that
They know eachother for this many years but there's no chemistry no hidden jokes no memories except the Joey's texts when he remembers...i didn't liked that thing we need to have their story an glimpse of their childhood which really lacked here
Now joey he was complicated
Like suddenly he one day he looked at Ava and thought oh wait she is not my sister suddenly another day she seems hot and boom he's in love !?? Wait what? Nope not happening this was insta love things don't do it for me and I liked it when Ava rejected him because truely I don't trust this guy
And i believe he just developed interest because she was hot and all no chemistry here too no story here too
This book is definitely a one Star and I'm not really sorry about it
I subscribed the authors newsletter because i believe and expect improvements in the upcoming books
I'm definitely gonna give a try to new series or new books of yours maybe the one I got for free . I really don't want to discourage your work i just want it to be improved .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 23, 2024
I really liked the first book but this one PFFT. NO THANKS. Ruby was a pushy clueless terrible friend. Forcing relationships on her friends when she should be looking at her own relationship. And do not get me statutes on Joey. He made NO EFFORT to get to really know Ava until she was made over. It wasn’t even like she was unattractive before it. He just never bothered.
Blech. No thanks
Blech. No thanks
July 11, 2023
Cute… didn’t engage me as throughly as the first book though. Scheming and conniving in the name of love still feels underhanded.
August 15, 2023
this was slimy & feels like a boy wrote it. they also only kissed one time… the last chapter was okay though
September 24, 2024
I got the first book during one of the Stuff Your Kindle Days and I enjoyed the first book in the series and decided to carry on with the next book in the series. It was a quick and enjoyable read, but it was missing something that was in the first book.
This book has two points of view. The first point of view is Ava, and her roommates say she’s a workaholic and that she needs to get out more. So, when her boss suspends her extra lab time, her best friend and roommate makes fixing her love life her summer project. Ava knows her love life is non-existent, but makeover schemes and blind dates with her weird library patrons are not the answer. When her roommate takes the drastic measures and calls in her brother, Joey – one of Austin’s hottest heartthrobs – to consult, it’s her worst nightmare. Ava fells for Joey when she was fourteen and no other guy has ever measured up. She will do anything to keep Joey from finding out including putting up with a bombshell transformation – if it hides her true feelings when he looks at her. He rejected her once, and it nearly broke her. She will never give him that chance again. The second point of view is Joey, and he has always seen Ava as his best friend’s sister, but he is spending more time at his sister’s house. So, once he overhears about a bet that includes getting Ava a boyfriend, he is intrigued and wants to see how it goes and to help her out. But soon, the helping turns to jealous. Ava is helping Joey with his business and Joey is helping Ava get a boyfriend or not get one depending on how the bet is going. But will Joey be able to convince Ava that he no longer sees her as the shy and grief-stricken fourteen-year-old? Will Ava take a chance on her best friend’s brother?
This book was so cute, and I love the characters. I love Ava’s character development and how she was still standing her ground. She was willing to go on these dates and put herself out there, but she also wants someone to make her happy. I still love the friendship between the girls and how they are always there for each other and wanting them to be happy. I loved how Joey was so stupid and how he missed what was in front of him the whole time until he got jealous, that was funny, watching the trigger change. I love dual POV within romance books, it makes it so much better, and I preferred Joey’s point of view in this book compared to Ava’s.
Even though I enjoyed Ruby’s matchmaking with Sami and Josh in the first book, she was kind of driving me nuts in this book. She was too involved, and it was because she wanted a room with a bathroom. Also sending her on multiple bad dates so she could see Joey was the one and hiring actors to play those bad dates so kind of petty. Again, this was for a bathroom. Yet Ruby and Niles relationship seems like it’s in the gutter, but no one says anything to Ruby. I understand if you think two people are a good match, but there are ways around it without putting your best friend through 6 or 7 bad dates. If my best friend did that, I would be livid. Also, I felt like Sami would have put a stop to Ruby and missed her throughout this book.
This book had no smut, but it was very enjoyable without it and a change in pace to what I usually read, and hopefully the next door in the series doesn’t consist of Ruby being petty for no reason. I don’t mind her playing matchmaker, she just needs to do it the right way.
This book has two points of view. The first point of view is Ava, and her roommates say she’s a workaholic and that she needs to get out more. So, when her boss suspends her extra lab time, her best friend and roommate makes fixing her love life her summer project. Ava knows her love life is non-existent, but makeover schemes and blind dates with her weird library patrons are not the answer. When her roommate takes the drastic measures and calls in her brother, Joey – one of Austin’s hottest heartthrobs – to consult, it’s her worst nightmare. Ava fells for Joey when she was fourteen and no other guy has ever measured up. She will do anything to keep Joey from finding out including putting up with a bombshell transformation – if it hides her true feelings when he looks at her. He rejected her once, and it nearly broke her. She will never give him that chance again. The second point of view is Joey, and he has always seen Ava as his best friend’s sister, but he is spending more time at his sister’s house. So, once he overhears about a bet that includes getting Ava a boyfriend, he is intrigued and wants to see how it goes and to help her out. But soon, the helping turns to jealous. Ava is helping Joey with his business and Joey is helping Ava get a boyfriend or not get one depending on how the bet is going. But will Joey be able to convince Ava that he no longer sees her as the shy and grief-stricken fourteen-year-old? Will Ava take a chance on her best friend’s brother?
This book was so cute, and I love the characters. I love Ava’s character development and how she was still standing her ground. She was willing to go on these dates and put herself out there, but she also wants someone to make her happy. I still love the friendship between the girls and how they are always there for each other and wanting them to be happy. I loved how Joey was so stupid and how he missed what was in front of him the whole time until he got jealous, that was funny, watching the trigger change. I love dual POV within romance books, it makes it so much better, and I preferred Joey’s point of view in this book compared to Ava’s.
Even though I enjoyed Ruby’s matchmaking with Sami and Josh in the first book, she was kind of driving me nuts in this book. She was too involved, and it was because she wanted a room with a bathroom. Also sending her on multiple bad dates so she could see Joey was the one and hiring actors to play those bad dates so kind of petty. Again, this was for a bathroom. Yet Ruby and Niles relationship seems like it’s in the gutter, but no one says anything to Ruby. I understand if you think two people are a good match, but there are ways around it without putting your best friend through 6 or 7 bad dates. If my best friend did that, I would be livid. Also, I felt like Sami would have put a stop to Ruby and missed her throughout this book.
This book had no smut, but it was very enjoyable without it and a change in pace to what I usually read, and hopefully the next door in the series doesn’t consist of Ruby being petty for no reason. I don’t mind her playing matchmaker, she just needs to do it the right way.
July 13, 2023
This is your sign that you need to pick up this series. It is laugh out loud funny, full of strong women characters who find the matches that complement them. The only thing I would change is having Ava get a screening, but that’s the nurse in me. There are no smexy scenes in these books, but there is still enough sparks to start setting a blaze between the main characters. They have depth and I loved their story.
Ava is not only ridiculously smart (ie climbing the ladder at her lab because she is a rockstar scientist) she is also funny and gorgeous. She’s been burning the candle at both ends, putting in all the overtime she can. At least she was until her boss limits the overtime. Her best friend and roommate best her she will find her perfect match by the end of the summer, and she accepts. There is no way that will happen, because she’s not over her first love. Her bff throws a wrench at her, bringing in her brother to be a dating coach. Only he was her first love and is still clueless about how she feels.
Ava is not only ridiculously smart (ie climbing the ladder at her lab because she is a rockstar scientist) she is also funny and gorgeous. She’s been burning the candle at both ends, putting in all the overtime she can. At least she was until her boss limits the overtime. Her best friend and roommate best her she will find her perfect match by the end of the summer, and she accepts. There is no way that will happen, because she’s not over her first love. Her bff throws a wrench at her, bringing in her brother to be a dating coach. Only he was her first love and is still clueless about how she feels.
July 3, 2023
Perfect Chemistry
Ruby is at it again! She’s bet workaholic Ava that she can find her perfect match. She gets six chances to find the right man for her roomie. Ruby isn’t going into this alone, she’s roped her brother in as a dating coach for Ava.
Joey can’t say no to his sister, but as the process continues, he starts to wonder why does Ruby think Ava needs a dating coach? She’s sexy as all get out, she knows how to flirt, and her kiss could make a man forget his own name. The more Joey comes to see this, the less he wants to send her out with other men, but will Ava agree?
This book was funny, sweet, and absolutely delicious! I liked it even better than the first book and that is saying something! It can be read independently. I loved the chemistry, the witty dialogue, and the Ramos family. I want more! And I want to see what Ruby will set out to win next.
Ruby is at it again! She’s bet workaholic Ava that she can find her perfect match. She gets six chances to find the right man for her roomie. Ruby isn’t going into this alone, she’s roped her brother in as a dating coach for Ava.
Joey can’t say no to his sister, but as the process continues, he starts to wonder why does Ruby think Ava needs a dating coach? She’s sexy as all get out, she knows how to flirt, and her kiss could make a man forget his own name. The more Joey comes to see this, the less he wants to send her out with other men, but will Ava agree?
This book was funny, sweet, and absolutely delicious! I liked it even better than the first book and that is saying something! It can be read independently. I loved the chemistry, the witty dialogue, and the Ramos family. I want more! And I want to see what Ruby will set out to win next.
August 9, 2024
this book was definitely not as good as the other book by Melanie...it was way boring and just felt very cringey...the whole scene at the end felt like it was added on, and didn't flow right. The writing is very immature, and I just felt like the book moved very slow. Idk, it just didn't really hit for me...(Sorry for the bad review, I'm sooo tired lol)
Pages:
Language: 🤭🤭
TW⚠️: death of a parent
Genre: Romance
Format I read: Kindle Unlimited
Would I recommend to others: No...
Pages:
Language: 🤭🤭
TW⚠️: death of a parent
Genre: Romance
Format I read: Kindle Unlimited
Would I recommend to others: No...
December 1, 2023
Super cute best friend's brother trope. They're all also childhood friends. And now the heroine kinda shares a room with the best friend (hero's sister), and both the families (MMC and FMC's) have known each other for years and also kinda live next to each other, so there's also the neighbors romance trope.
And all of this was done right. Such a cutesy book that had me invested right from the start.
Ava's this genius scientist, who's in love with her work, but is a bit too tunnel visioned right now. She's also got this fun and witty side that not many people know of. Used to be the girl who dated the most back in college, and used to be super into makeup and clothes but since she got a promotion in STEM she's been withdrawing from that side of hers and seems to have retreated a little too much into herself. Apart from/ in addition to all this, she's also been madly in love with her best friend' (Ruby) brother.
Joey (MMC) has never really noticed Ava. To him she's always been just his sis's best friend and a really cool person but that's the end of it. And he's this charming, hopeless flirt, who's also super smart but also dumb like most MMC's are.
The story follows Ruby trying to get Ava out of her work lab and trying to help her find the love of her life, and midway through joey gets pulled into this scheme.
I absolutely loved and devoured the story and the final twist— I did NOT see coming. Especially not with all the facts and figures.
Before I even finish, she’s shaking her head. “Cool guys make me nervous.”
This girl. Every excuse in the book.
“I want my person, Joey. Find me that guy. The guy who makes me want to come home from my lab but will also send me back to it every day to do what I love. The guy who makes me laugh. Who makes my stomach flip. My toes curl. My mouth go dry. Who can pull me out of the clouds and make me want to be in every moment with him.”
“Only choose items from this drawer if there’s even a chance you will see a male within five years of your age in either direction. How’s the closet, Mads?”
Has he ever noticed that I rarely speak to him but rather to the people around him?
But I’m speaking to his back because Joey is already taking off, focused on what’s ahead, never what’s behind.
And that right there is the difference between us.
And how is his shirt unwrinkled? He must have pulled the trick I do where he didn’t even put it on until he parked and got out of his car.
I’ve had a twenty-four-hour head start in processing all this, and she hasn’t had even ten minutes.
And all of this was done right. Such a cutesy book that had me invested right from the start.
Ava's this genius scientist, who's in love with her work, but is a bit too tunnel visioned right now. She's also got this fun and witty side that not many people know of. Used to be the girl who dated the most back in college, and used to be super into makeup and clothes but since she got a promotion in STEM she's been withdrawing from that side of hers and seems to have retreated a little too much into herself. Apart from/ in addition to all this, she's also been madly in love with her best friend' (Ruby) brother.
Joey (MMC) has never really noticed Ava. To him she's always been just his sis's best friend and a really cool person but that's the end of it. And he's this charming, hopeless flirt, who's also super smart but also dumb like most MMC's are.
The story follows Ruby trying to get Ava out of her work lab and trying to help her find the love of her life, and midway through joey gets pulled into this scheme.
I absolutely loved and devoured the story and the final twist— I did NOT see coming. Especially not with all the facts and figures.
Quotes
Before I even finish, she’s shaking her head. “Cool guys make me nervous.”
This girl. Every excuse in the book.
“I want my person, Joey. Find me that guy. The guy who makes me want to come home from my lab but will also send me back to it every day to do what I love. The guy who makes me laugh. Who makes my stomach flip. My toes curl. My mouth go dry. Who can pull me out of the clouds and make me want to be in every moment with him.”
“Only choose items from this drawer if there’s even a chance you will see a male within five years of your age in either direction. How’s the closet, Mads?”
Has he ever noticed that I rarely speak to him but rather to the people around him?
But I’m speaking to his back because Joey is already taking off, focused on what’s ahead, never what’s behind.
And that right there is the difference between us.
And how is his shirt unwrinkled? He must have pulled the trick I do where he didn’t even put it on until he parked and got out of his car.
I’ve had a twenty-four-hour head start in processing all this, and she hasn’t had even ten minutes.
June 29, 2023
This book was so cute!! A brilliant geneticist has had an unrequited crush on her best friend’s hot brother for years. When her friend tries to get her out of the lab and dating again, can she hide her feelings from her crush?
I adored Ava! It was so fun to watch how awkward her normally confident self felt around her childhood-turned forever crush. She is so smart and I loved that there were science analogies to go along with her STEM career. I loved her transformation and how she re-discovered who she was outside of work.
Joey is absolutely lovable, even when he’s clueless. I would have had a crush on him too if he had been my neighbor all growing up. Watching him fall for Ava is THE BEST!! I love a good makeover scene, especially when the girl just needs to get out of her work clothes and show off her gorgeousness. One of my favorite parts was the photoshoot! Joey is practically drooling over her and it’s the cutest thing!!
And oh, Ruby. She sure likes to meddle and these bets she makes are savage, but I still liked her and how it all turned out. There were some twists I hadn’t expected, which kept me really interested.
Swoony kisses, dual POV, witty dialogue, date coaching and some date crashing. What more could you want? You won’t regret picking up this book!
This is the second book in Melanie Jacobson’s Betting on Love series. It can absolutely be read as a stand-alone but I HIGHLY recommend Betting on the Boy Next Door. That rockstar chick story is one of my favorite reads of the year and this book will give it slight spoilers.
🔥: Kissing/Make-outs
*I received an eARC from the author but a positive review was not required. All opinions are my own.
I adored Ava! It was so fun to watch how awkward her normally confident self felt around her childhood-turned forever crush. She is so smart and I loved that there were science analogies to go along with her STEM career. I loved her transformation and how she re-discovered who she was outside of work.
Joey is absolutely lovable, even when he’s clueless. I would have had a crush on him too if he had been my neighbor all growing up. Watching him fall for Ava is THE BEST!! I love a good makeover scene, especially when the girl just needs to get out of her work clothes and show off her gorgeousness. One of my favorite parts was the photoshoot! Joey is practically drooling over her and it’s the cutest thing!!
And oh, Ruby. She sure likes to meddle and these bets she makes are savage, but I still liked her and how it all turned out. There were some twists I hadn’t expected, which kept me really interested.
Swoony kisses, dual POV, witty dialogue, date coaching and some date crashing. What more could you want? You won’t regret picking up this book!
This is the second book in Melanie Jacobson’s Betting on Love series. It can absolutely be read as a stand-alone but I HIGHLY recommend Betting on the Boy Next Door. That rockstar chick story is one of my favorite reads of the year and this book will give it slight spoilers.
🔥: Kissing/Make-outs
*I received an eARC from the author but a positive review was not required. All opinions are my own.
October 20, 2023
When I tell you my jaw dropped reading the last few pages….
So so good!
Loved the Women in STEM representation!
So so good!
Loved the Women in STEM representation!
July 5, 2023
- Slow Burn
- Childhood Crush
- Dating Experiment
- Women in Stem
- Dual POV
This is book 2 in the Betting on Love series. It follows Ava and Joey. Ava’s roommate, Ruby, bets her that she can find her perfect boyfriend and that she will fall in love in exchange for Ava’s master bedroom and en suite. Ava is a workaholic geneticist who is not interested in a relationship so she doesn’t fear the bet. But the Ruby brings her brother Joey into the plan to coach Ava on dating, and Joey happens to be Ava’s childhood crush.
This was such a cute and heartwarming story. I love Melanie Jacobsons writing style. She created very interesting and well rounded main characters and side characters. This book was laugh out loud funny, beautifully sweet and also sad at some points.
I actually cried reading this when Ava was telling Joey about her biological father. As someone who lost my father young, that really hit home for me.
I loved how Ava saw her self worth and stood up for herself. She loved Joey for 12 years without it being reciprocated. And when he finally caught up to her, she didn’t just give in. She loved him, but also needed to see that he was serious and wouldn’t just drop her when he got bored.
That final scene where Ruby breaks down her master plan was so fun to read. I cannot wait for Ruby’s book, I wonder if the other roomies will team up to find her perfect boyfriend.
- Childhood Crush
- Dating Experiment
- Women in Stem
- Dual POV
This is book 2 in the Betting on Love series. It follows Ava and Joey. Ava’s roommate, Ruby, bets her that she can find her perfect boyfriend and that she will fall in love in exchange for Ava’s master bedroom and en suite. Ava is a workaholic geneticist who is not interested in a relationship so she doesn’t fear the bet. But the Ruby brings her brother Joey into the plan to coach Ava on dating, and Joey happens to be Ava’s childhood crush.
This was such a cute and heartwarming story. I love Melanie Jacobsons writing style. She created very interesting and well rounded main characters and side characters. This book was laugh out loud funny, beautifully sweet and also sad at some points.
I actually cried reading this when Ava was telling Joey about her biological father. As someone who lost my father young, that really hit home for me.
I loved how Ava saw her self worth and stood up for herself. She loved Joey for 12 years without it being reciprocated. And when he finally caught up to her, she didn’t just give in. She loved him, but also needed to see that he was serious and wouldn’t just drop her when he got bored.
That final scene where Ruby breaks down her master plan was so fun to read. I cannot wait for Ruby’s book, I wonder if the other roomies will team up to find her perfect boyfriend.
June 15, 2023
Thank you to the author for an eARC.
THIS WAS GOOD.
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I love when a book feels easy to finish in a day because you’re enjoying it that much. I’ve been liking this new series and happy that book two was a great read (the first is currently my favorite!).
Sweet Ava and Joey were the definition of opposites attract and it played well into their chemistry. I wanted even more of them and wish it didn’t take until about halfway to some more proximity moments. The dating coach aspects were fun and I love that Joey kept crashing everything Ava was attending. JUST CAN’T RESIST.
I loved Ava. I loved that she stayed true to herself and also looked at how her currently work/life balance was affecting her. Working through the past and adding some fun back into her life. Joey was such a sweetheart too!
I do wish there was less Ruby. I know she’s the instigator of the bet and Joey’s sister, but I daresay it felt like she was in the book more than Ava.
Also, I have to mention that kissing scene was FIRE. AND MY FAVORITE. Everything I love about a sweet rom-com. Bring on the steamy kisses.
Realllllly excited to see who’s story is next!
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: very little
- Romance: kisses
- Trigger/Content Warnings: loss of a father (recounted), parental abandonment (recounted)
THIS WAS GOOD.
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I love when a book feels easy to finish in a day because you’re enjoying it that much. I’ve been liking this new series and happy that book two was a great read (the first is currently my favorite!).
Sweet Ava and Joey were the definition of opposites attract and it played well into their chemistry. I wanted even more of them and wish it didn’t take until about halfway to some more proximity moments. The dating coach aspects were fun and I love that Joey kept crashing everything Ava was attending. JUST CAN’T RESIST.
I loved Ava. I loved that she stayed true to herself and also looked at how her currently work/life balance was affecting her. Working through the past and adding some fun back into her life. Joey was such a sweetheart too!
I do wish there was less Ruby. I know she’s the instigator of the bet and Joey’s sister, but I daresay it felt like she was in the book more than Ava.
Also, I have to mention that kissing scene was FIRE. AND MY FAVORITE. Everything I love about a sweet rom-com. Bring on the steamy kisses.
Realllllly excited to see who’s story is next!
Overall audience notes:
- Contemporary Romance
- Language: very little
- Romance: kisses
- Trigger/Content Warnings: loss of a father (recounted), parental abandonment (recounted)
June 18, 2023
Perfect fall!
Romance, sweet, contemporary; series, but sand alone read
Ava and Joey were a lovely fall. It was more their fall than swoony moments. MJ gets the backstory, the moments of realization and discovery, that make for a perfect romantic fall. Bit of the past, bit of the future, the perfect, fun ending for them as they acknowledge their feelings and their future with their families help.
Sweet romance that is really character driven with moments of self realization and awareness. Loved the family and snippets of other characters.
Romance, sweet, contemporary; series, but sand alone read
Ava and Joey were a lovely fall. It was more their fall than swoony moments. MJ gets the backstory, the moments of realization and discovery, that make for a perfect romantic fall. Bit of the past, bit of the future, the perfect, fun ending for them as they acknowledge their feelings and their future with their families help.
Sweet romance that is really character driven with moments of self realization and awareness. Loved the family and snippets of other characters.
July 19, 2023
I read the first book as a palette cleanser and thought hey why not continue on. I think I should have stopped while I was ahead. The main female character was supposed to be smart, quiet, and stubborn, but I honestly just felt like she was a brat. I felt like the male character wasn't genuine. Then there was the friend/sister who knows just far too much of what's going on to make it believable.
Maybe it was because I'm not a romance reader, but yeah, this was a no-go for me. I didn't push too hard to finish, so I'm giving it a 2 star.
Maybe it was because I'm not a romance reader, but yeah, this was a no-go for me. I didn't push too hard to finish, so I'm giving it a 2 star.
June 25, 2023
I stayed up late to finish @melaniejacobson_books newest book and I’m not sorry. I’m basking. All day.
The author balances wit and heart with so many little gestures speaking without words. Plus she’s just funny.
Ava is super smart and driven to the point of worrying her roommates. Roommate goals folks. So there’s a bet with a bathroom up for grabs and maybe love. I mean come on. I’ve never had my own bathroom so I totally get that one. Love is something Ava gave up on and keeps that secret bottled up tight.
Joey is charismatic with all that comes with the trait. He gets sucked into the bet and that’s when things get interesting. He’s impossible not to fall in love with so don’t even try. Impossible. Unless you’re a parrot.
Though it’s part of a series I think it completely stands alone. But you’ll be happier if you read the first one too! You need this series in your life.
😍when both MC’s truly see
🥼Ava’s wit to bad dates
🧬the bonds of friendship between everyone giving it a small town feel
🔬Ruby. Period.
🧪the explosive chemistry
⚗️dual POV
Experiment on this summer rom-com with the sweetest conclusion. When love is the variable results are happily proven.
I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required. 4.5 stars of cuteness!
The author balances wit and heart with so many little gestures speaking without words. Plus she’s just funny.
Ava is super smart and driven to the point of worrying her roommates. Roommate goals folks. So there’s a bet with a bathroom up for grabs and maybe love. I mean come on. I’ve never had my own bathroom so I totally get that one. Love is something Ava gave up on and keeps that secret bottled up tight.
Joey is charismatic with all that comes with the trait. He gets sucked into the bet and that’s when things get interesting. He’s impossible not to fall in love with so don’t even try. Impossible. Unless you’re a parrot.
Though it’s part of a series I think it completely stands alone. But you’ll be happier if you read the first one too! You need this series in your life.
😍when both MC’s truly see
🥼Ava’s wit to bad dates
🧬the bonds of friendship between everyone giving it a small town feel
🔬Ruby. Period.
🧪the explosive chemistry
⚗️dual POV
Experiment on this summer rom-com with the sweetest conclusion. When love is the variable results are happily proven.
I received a complimentary copy but a positive review was not required. 4.5 stars of cuteness!
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