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The Boyfriend Bet
Who better to mend a broken heart than the gorgeous new boy that has just moved into the house next door?
After being humiliated by her own boyfriend and sister things seem to be finally looking up for Charley Wallis. Not only is the boy next door totally hot but it seems he's interested in Charley too, that is until her sister (Ella) wants him all for herself.
Ella always wins but just maybe it's time things finally changed!
A teen novel approx. 54,000 words
After being humiliated by her own boyfriend and sister things seem to be finally looking up for Charley Wallis. Not only is the boy next door totally hot but it seems he's interested in Charley too, that is until her sister (Ella) wants him all for herself.
Ella always wins but just maybe it's time things finally changed!
A teen novel approx. 54,000 words
190 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 1, 2014
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May 10, 2017
This book is the first book I have read on my new kindle. it didn't have page numbers to update all the time :( this book is great, will put it in my favourite shelve. in the end she decides to be true self and ends up with a great guy that loves her for her. a fun and happy read.
September 1, 2015
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All I'm going to say right now is....
I loved this book, even the annoying characters and parts. I just loved it!
You know that moment, when you pick up a book and you can't put it down, you have to finish it no matter what? That's what happened to me. I couldn't stop reading, I was hooked. so many things happen in such a short period of time I LOVED IT!! I know that people may think this is an over reaction, but honestly I was in a slump......yes that's right another reading slump. That would be the fifteenth time this year. Anyway this book got me out of one. Lately I've been finding it hard to find a book that pleases me.
Charley is amazing, her life reminds me so much of mine when I was a teen in high school. The only difference is that I never did a boyfriend bet nor was it my sister that messed around with the guy I liked, it was my ex bestfriend. High school is a tough place for a lot of people, but for Charley it was so much worse, she was publicly humiliated by her sister and ex boyfriend, her mum didn't understand how wrong it was for her sister to hook up with her boyfriend and steal him away. Let's just say her home life was just as bad as her high school experience, that was until her new neighbours moved in. Well when they moved in things just got so much worse, but also soooo good!
Riley is the hot guy next door, perfect in every way you want him to be. That isn't the real him, he's a pompous ass and does whatever he pleases. He wraps girls around his little finger and uses them until he's bored.
Ella always seems to want to beat Charley at everything, she always has to outdo her no matter. She even goes to the extent of making herself look like a common hooker when she goes to school. She makes a bet with Charley and obviously she accepts.
As the book goes on you get to see how Charley has adapted to handling stressful situations and Jay seems to be a stressful situation to her all by himself. Jay is the annoying younger brother of Riley, so obviously him being Charley's age he likes to point out how ridiculous Charley is making herself look. Over time you come to realize how Jay actually feels about her and how their friendship has begun to blossom into something completely unexpected.
Jay and Charley are my end game couple for this book, I loved the dynamic of their relationship throughout the book. He is straight forward with her and tells her his honest opinion. It was an unexpected love, but boy was it good.
All I'm going to say right now is....
I loved this book, even the annoying characters and parts. I just loved it!
You know that moment, when you pick up a book and you can't put it down, you have to finish it no matter what? That's what happened to me. I couldn't stop reading, I was hooked. so many things happen in such a short period of time I LOVED IT!! I know that people may think this is an over reaction, but honestly I was in a slump......yes that's right another reading slump. That would be the fifteenth time this year. Anyway this book got me out of one. Lately I've been finding it hard to find a book that pleases me.
Charley is amazing, her life reminds me so much of mine when I was a teen in high school. The only difference is that I never did a boyfriend bet nor was it my sister that messed around with the guy I liked, it was my ex bestfriend. High school is a tough place for a lot of people, but for Charley it was so much worse, she was publicly humiliated by her sister and ex boyfriend, her mum didn't understand how wrong it was for her sister to hook up with her boyfriend and steal him away. Let's just say her home life was just as bad as her high school experience, that was until her new neighbours moved in. Well when they moved in things just got so much worse, but also soooo good!
Riley is the hot guy next door, perfect in every way you want him to be. That isn't the real him, he's a pompous ass and does whatever he pleases. He wraps girls around his little finger and uses them until he's bored.
As the book goes on you get to see how Charley has adapted to handling stressful situations and Jay seems to be a stressful situation to her all by himself. Jay is the annoying younger brother of Riley, so obviously him being Charley's age he likes to point out how ridiculous Charley is making herself look. Over time you come to realize how Jay actually feels about her and how their friendship has begun to blossom into something completely unexpected.
Jay and Charley are my end game couple for this book, I loved the dynamic of their relationship throughout the book. He is straight forward with her and tells her his honest opinion. It was an unexpected love, but boy was it good.
November 29, 2016
The Boyfriend Bet has a super cute premise. Charley's boyfriend has just cheated on her. In front of the whole school. With her sister. To make matters worse, Ella dumps him soon after without a care. Then Riley and his brother Jay move in next door. Not only is Riley super hot, but he also seems interested in Charley! Of course, Ella cannot have that and the two start a bet to become Riley's girlfriend first or else.
While I though the story was really cute, The Boyfriend Bet was just an okay read for me because of the characters. I didn't like any of them. They weren't horrible, except Ella who is suppose to be. But even Charley didn't sit right for me. She came across as bratty and annoying. Her best friends were just kind of there. Her mother had to be a complete idiot to not see how awful Ella is to Charley. Riley was a cocky jerk, and his brother Jay was just kind of there. I didn't find myself cheering for any of them.
The humor in The Boyfriend Bet was also not my thing. There's some gross out stuff, and some slapstick, and some just over-the-top scenes which were way overplayed for laughs. I wasn't laughing. It's just not the kind of humor that works for me. All of the jokes and embarrassing scenes felt forced and were obviously written purely for the joke and not because it really added anything to Charley's story.
In the end, The Boyfriend Bet was okay. The premise is great, even if the plot is unoriginal and predictable. I just wish I had connected more with Charley, or enjoyed any of the side characters.
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While I though the story was really cute, The Boyfriend Bet was just an okay read for me because of the characters. I didn't like any of them. They weren't horrible, except Ella who is suppose to be. But even Charley didn't sit right for me. She came across as bratty and annoying. Her best friends were just kind of there. Her mother had to be a complete idiot to not see how awful Ella is to Charley. Riley was a cocky jerk, and his brother Jay was just kind of there. I didn't find myself cheering for any of them.
The humor in The Boyfriend Bet was also not my thing. There's some gross out stuff, and some slapstick, and some just over-the-top scenes which were way overplayed for laughs. I wasn't laughing. It's just not the kind of humor that works for me. All of the jokes and embarrassing scenes felt forced and were obviously written purely for the joke and not because it really added anything to Charley's story.
In the end, The Boyfriend Bet was okay. The premise is great, even if the plot is unoriginal and predictable. I just wish I had connected more with Charley, or enjoyed any of the side characters.
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December 9, 2014
It was such a predictable story. Whenever there's an annoying boy involved, the girls ends up with him, right?
To make matters worse, I wanted to strangle her idiotic best friend, Sarah, and it seemed the main character did, too.
Are siblings really this horrible to one another all the time? You'd think once her sister found out that people were talking crap about Charley, she would have been a bit nicer, right? But instead she just carries on being horrible.
The whole story was messy, and sad for the most part. I get that 16 year olds are shallow, but this kind of took the biscuit.
To make matters worse, I wanted to strangle her idiotic best friend, Sarah, and it seemed the main character did, too.
Are siblings really this horrible to one another all the time? You'd think once her sister found out that people were talking crap about Charley, she would have been a bit nicer, right? But instead she just carries on being horrible.
The whole story was messy, and sad for the most part. I get that 16 year olds are shallow, but this kind of took the biscuit.
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December 31, 2014
Good Message
A fast read that has a great message for young girls out there to be themselves and to not change for anyone, especially a guy.
A fast read that has a great message for young girls out there to be themselves and to not change for anyone, especially a guy.
January 9, 2018
I normally love books like this but she was so rude to her friends I couldn’t help w
But want to reach in the book and slap her silly it was annoying as shit some parts were really funny but the rest was very juvenile and not very good to read am sorry I don’t want to be mean or harsh and am not to sure if this is coming across like that
But want to reach in the book and slap her silly it was annoying as shit some parts were really funny but the rest was very juvenile and not very good to read am sorry I don’t want to be mean or harsh and am not to sure if this is coming across like that
August 25, 2018
It was good, cute story and there were some funny parts, Charley falling out of the tree house had to be my favorite part. I cringed in embarrassment for her. I didn’t like her mom. It seemed like she didn’t care about her kids.
July 15, 2018
Amazing
I loved the book. I gave the book four stars because I really enjoyed reading it and just kept me intrigued right to the end. I can't wait to read more of Josie's books
I loved the book. I gave the book four stars because I really enjoyed reading it and just kept me intrigued right to the end. I can't wait to read more of Josie's books
May 29, 2015
Omg this probably the worst book I have read and that's saying a lot considering I read the Promise series by Jessica Wood! It starts off with Charlie's boyfriend cheating on her infront of all her classmates... With HER sister! Then it gets even better (insert sarcasm) because you get to meet there mother. This woman is awful! She is so self absorbed it's ridiculous. When Charlie tries to bring up Ella stealing her boyfriend and not apologizing the mother brushes it off and basically tells her to get over it. Umm bitch no! Then you meet their awful brother who is an ass and out of control. He throws a shoe that hits Charlie dead in the face making her bleed. Does the mother make her apologize of course not, she tells Charlie it's her fault. Excuse me who the fuck is it her fault?! Now let's get to Riley and Jay the new next door neighbors. Charlie has a thing for Riley, so of course Ella wants him and makes a bet she will get him after dumping Sam, Charlie's ex boyfriend that Ella stole. Oh we can't forget daddy dearest who mummy now has a thing for and basically ignores her children for because she is so far up her own ass that she can't possibly be a good mother. Riley and jay are polar opposites and Jay annoys the shit out of Charlie, but they have chemistry even if it's hostile at first. They are the only cute part about this book. If you have read this before purchasing do yourself a favor and save your money.
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February 29, 2016
At the beginning of the story I was very into it. I like stories with similar premises, however, I didn't feel like this story was as great or lived up to the other stories I've read becuase the characters, mostly Charlie and her friends, annoyed me with their behavior and just the way they were written. Jay is the exception, I wish there was more of Jay. I also was dissapointed in the way things turned out. I would have like more substance before things in Charlie and Jay's relationship changed. It seemed to bland and out of nowhere how her feelings changed form being annoyed by Jay to haveing some tyoe of feelings for him and so on. Overall I would not recommend this book to my friends or anyone who is looking for a good book to read. I finished the book but only because I hate leaving books infonished and because I had hope that the book would get better ir at least have a good enough ending...it didn't.
January 15, 2017
Cute
I thought this story was pretty cute at the end, though the characters had a lot of flaws. I think the relationship between Charley and Ella was over dramatic. No one really hates anyone that much, it was a little two dimensional. In reality, I believe they'd feel a wider range of emotions for each other, rather then just pure hate.
The writing style was also slightly flawed. I feel like the author tried too hard to mirror a sixteen year old's voice, though at times, it worked okay.
Honestly (because I'm a hopeless romantic), Charley and Jay's relationship saved the book for me. They were super cute and frustrating, but perfectly mischievous in the end. I loved them!
Try this book if you're looking for something short and cute!
I thought this story was pretty cute at the end, though the characters had a lot of flaws. I think the relationship between Charley and Ella was over dramatic. No one really hates anyone that much, it was a little two dimensional. In reality, I believe they'd feel a wider range of emotions for each other, rather then just pure hate.
The writing style was also slightly flawed. I feel like the author tried too hard to mirror a sixteen year old's voice, though at times, it worked okay.
Honestly (because I'm a hopeless romantic), Charley and Jay's relationship saved the book for me. They were super cute and frustrating, but perfectly mischievous in the end. I loved them!
Try this book if you're looking for something short and cute!
June 4, 2015
3.5 stars... Really cute story and I loved that they are English... I kind of would have liked a little more interaction building up to Jay and Charley finally getting together. You knew it was coming, but would have been nice to have a little more flirty back and forth between the two of them. Overall, very cute!
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May 20, 2015
El libro es para adolescente donde tratan temas de autoestima y dramas de adolescentes. La protagonista era un poco inadecuada. Pero era una buena persona. La hermana era una total loca, yo no creo que la madre fuera tan cabeza de chorlito. me gusto como todo encajo al final sin embargo el mundo da vuelta y vuelve todo a su lugar.
July 14, 2015
Ehhhhhhh
I feel Charley was a bit too much like rebel or bad a**
I also wonder if the setting was in Australia or most of the people's origin was Australian
The was good but kind of predictable
Things didn't really change for charley Riley was just a jerk and Ella was to used to getting what she wanted
I believe the story was good it just wasn't for me
I feel Charley was a bit too much like rebel or bad a**
I also wonder if the setting was in Australia or most of the people's origin was Australian
The was good but kind of predictable
Things didn't really change for charley Riley was just a jerk and Ella was to used to getting what she wanted
I believe the story was good it just wasn't for me
December 30, 2014
I loved this book!!!!!
This book was really good if you like romance,drama, and comedy you will like this book. This book also will not take you more then 3 days to read if you read at a good speed.
This book was really good if you like romance,drama, and comedy you will like this book. This book also will not take you more then 3 days to read if you read at a good speed.
October 12, 2014
This is a very cute ya read! It's funny and full of quirky high school drama and sibling rivalry.
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October 22, 2014good book...easy to read..kept me interested
December 28, 2014
Good book
I really liked this book! I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. I would definitely recommend it.
I really liked this book! I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. I would definitely recommend it.
January 7, 2015
Silly but hilarious... I couldn't stop laughing.
March 8, 2015
Awesome
I thought this is a good book to read if your into drama. I loved how Charley found love with a guy she didn't realize she would......
I thought this is a good book to read if your into drama. I loved how Charley found love with a guy she didn't realize she would......
May 7, 2015
Cute!
Lots of drama and poor, me vibes. Not much character development. But entertaining and cute story. If u can read it free I'd recommend it.
Lots of drama and poor, me vibes. Not much character development. But entertaining and cute story. If u can read it free I'd recommend it.
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May 18, 2015I can't... Omg how horrible the characters are so dense.
June 19, 2015
Good Teenage Book
This book is very amusing as to funny.
If u ar into teenage trouble this is the book for u
This book is very amusing as to funny.
If u ar into teenage trouble this is the book for u
July 31, 2015
Very Funny Books
February 7, 2016
Meh, it had a cute ending I suppose. Even if it was a little predictable.
I just felt like I wanted to slap the main character, I just wanted it to end. Glad it was short.
I just felt like I wanted to slap the main character, I just wanted it to end. Glad it was short.
February 23, 2016
Funny
I laughed so hard I almost cried! This book reminded me of high school so much. Charley and Jay and all the other characters are so funny. I really enjoyed this book.
I laughed so hard I almost cried! This book reminded me of high school so much. Charley and Jay and all the other characters are so funny. I really enjoyed this book.
April 19, 2016
I would have rated this book higher if there were less type-O's and grammatical errors.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book in spite of its flaws.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book in spite of its flaws.
October 10, 2014
It was good. Got little bit bored about halfway.
February 10, 2015
Very adorable teen/Pre-teen story. Well written!
July 24, 2015
Yep teen novel
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