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Make her orgasm, right there in the theater. This was the bet that started the end, the bet that changed his life. Catfished and stuck with a sleezeball for a date, Bristol is miserable and angry. Screw Tinder and swiping right, she just wanted a quick one night stand. With a fake as her date, she doesn't expect the night to end on a good note...until she sees him. When her eyes land on the dark, sinfully handsome man at the concession stand of the movie theater, she's unprepared when he sits right next to her. Every bet has a price; it's just a matter of how far you're willing to go. Noah never would have guessed that the haughty, condescending woman he saw at the concession line would turn out to be a fireball of lust and desperation. Getting her to climax in the middle of a movie? No problem. Getting her out of his head afterward? Definitely a problem.

265 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2017

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Profile Image for Bibi.
1,287 reviews133 followers
April 18, 2017
**0.0 stars**

Look, I've had 2 Campari spritzers, so please DO NOT TAKE MY WORD as gospel. Spoilers below.


There are no words to describe the bipolarism (it so is a word) that was this book.

Bristol, our FMC, is an industry top-dog. She's a boss, y'all. How do I know? Cos she told us, relentlessly. She is a badass boss. Her subjects subordinates dare not look her in the eye, else, off with their heads!

Our Bri is one tune short of a looney. Dear sweet lawd. This woman, this woman. I jus caint deal.

Bri likes to get her rocks off once a month and, lo and behold, her calendar shows she missed last month's bar pick-up.

I should at this point tell you that Bri has had a one-night-stand every month for the past 5 years. That's 1, times 12, times 5, which means 1000 rock-offers. NO? One hundred? No. 60? Yes. 60. Men. Who put their thingy in her jingy. Eeeeewwwwww.

So yeah, Bri needs her monthly fix. Enter Madeline, Bri's assistant who set Bri up with a swipeleft (that's Tinder for you poor souls) account. But, Bri gets catfished (look it up). Her date is a greasy, stinky, humanoid, whom she meets at the movies. So not what Bri ordered. Off with his head! *forgive me*

I ask. Who goes to the movies with a swipeleft-er? Coffee, yes. Dinner, yes. But the movies? I don't think so.

Anyway, Bri is at the movies with the humanoid and in walks Noah and his best bud, Chase. This is where the book's title kicks in. Chase bets Noah $15,000 and all he has to do is finger-fuck Bri while they watch the movie. And you know what? She lets him. A stranger fingers you? While you're at the movies with another guy?

I jus caint deal. I need to bleach my brain.

Anyway, this sets the premise for a story that was painful to read. I don't care if their love is a cross between Titanic/Romeo and J/Pretty Woman. I couldn't deal. Just no.

All I could do was laugh. At the ridiculousness that was this story. And boy did I laugh.

*forgive me, blame the Campari*
Profile Image for Ilze.
270 reviews213 followers
March 7, 2017
DNF at 25%

The initial encounter was interesting, but that's about it. Nothing else in this book worked for me otherwise.
1 review
February 20, 2017
This book was really good! I'm not sure I can put into words how much I enjoyed this! I was just wondering if there would be a spin-off story of Noah's friend Chase? I love this character and I really hope to see more of him!
Profile Image for Rachael.
521 reviews
April 17, 2017
*I received an ARC copy of this title at my request, and have provided this voluntary review*

This was my first book by DK Combs and I enjoyed every word of it! Bristol and Noah are really enjoyable characters to read and I read it all in one sitting. It pulled me in from the beginning, not your typical romance, and was packed with so much humor, stubbornness, and surprisingly vulnerability, that I just loved it!

We meet Bristol at first in The Bet. She is a strong working executive who works hard and doesn’t have time for anything else in her life. She finally decides to enlist her assistant to help her find a “date” only to be catfished at the movie theater they go to. She is out trying to find a hook-up, but things aren’t going so well. What she doesn’t expect is to meet a mystery man over the popcorn counter. A bet is laid out for Noah that he has to accomplish something in the movie, and when he takes his friend up on the bet and wins, he didn’t plan on not being able to get her out of his head. He can’t just move on, and when a second half to the bet is laid out for him, he is forced to take him up on it and push his way into Bristol’s life even more. She is resistant to him and he just won’t give up. Their relationship is full of the back and forth, and despite her outwardly telling him no she isn’t interested, her inner dialogue is so much fun to read! This book is very addicting and when the bet begins to play out, emotions evolve that Noah didn’t see coming and defiantly didn’t want. But when a bet is just suppose to be a bet, how is it that Noah can’t just move on after that one encounter, complete the second half of the bet and never look back? The Bet was beyond my expectations and surpassed anything I could have though it was. It was fun and very much a must read!
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3,048 reviews65 followers
February 28, 2017
Review by: Jennifer
(3.5 stars)

When Bristol ends up being catfished and is suffering through a movie date with Creepy McCreeperson, she doesn't feel bad that she is now suddenly lusting after the stranger that sat down next to her. She doesn't know that Noah sat down next to her as part of the bet, and there's more to the bet, its just getting her to become an active participant... which shouldn't be too hard with her date being a creep.

But what happens when another bet is placed? When Noah gets Bristol to open up and he learns more about her and that she isn't this icy stuck up chick, will he still go through with the bet? What happens when Bristol finds out just what the bet is?

The first half of this story was boring, it took me 3 or 4 tries to get half way, once I got to a certain point it flowed a bit better for me. Drama, sexy time, a little bit of violence and some miscommunication make up this story, I give this 3.5 stars.
1 review
February 23, 2017
To say I enjoyed this book would be an understatement. The character development was what drew me into the book the most; both of the main characters had a past that was slowly revealed to the reader throughout the book. There was also just the right amount of romance, suspense, and even a little bit of humor thrown into this book. Over all I will be looking forward to read more books written by DK Combs.
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60 reviews5 followers
March 7, 2017
This book was unlike anything I've read before. Bristol was a loud mouth go-getter. Noah was perfect for her by not putting up with her snarkiness and going to any length to get her. I was pointed in the direction of this author via another author who was also new to me. (Authors helping one another, love it.) I read this on the chance it would be a fun read and I am so fricking glad I did. Loved every minute of this read and will be looking for more from this author.
1 review
February 25, 2017
I really enjoyed this book! I was lucky enough to get an ARC, so it isn't completely edited yet, but I only found a few very small typos.

Plot-wise, I thought it was quite good. My one critique is that I found that the relationships didn't seem as developed as they are in some of D.K. Combs' other novels.

I would recommend it!
Profile Image for A.R Cole.
4 reviews
March 2, 2017
Arc Reader
Sorry it's late.
This book as been the most entertaining read I've had in a while. Not only was the cover visually stunning the blurb was very racy. Although I've never thought about doing it in a cinema it could be just me.

Well done on your 4th published book DK Combs
Profile Image for Teresa Dyk.
1 review
February 21, 2017
A Brilliant read once again from DK Combs. It refused to be put down, the characters kept pulling you back in and falling in love with their story. I'm looking forward to more of The Bet
Profile Image for Randi.
371 reviews9 followers
March 5, 2017
Awesome

I am pleasantly surprised. I almost stopped reading it after the first 3 chapters. I just was not feeling it and then wam, the storyline picked up. I could feel the connection between Noah and Bristol. By the way,,,I love the name Bristol. The friend Chase would no longer be a friend of mine. Good book.
Profile Image for Elizabeth Horbaczek.
765 reviews6 followers
July 4, 2017
Nice twist

Loved the characters in the book. it was a great read and fast paced. Can't wait to read another book from this author.
6 reviews
December 29, 2017
Incredible

Absolutely loved this book! Wonderful plot and character development! Great read that makes you laugh, cry, and get a little hot under the collar.
Profile Image for Andrea Britton.
2,100 reviews43 followers
March 4, 2017
Good!

I really liked the story. Bristol took a while to like. It took me at least half the book to. Noah was easier to like, what you saw is what you got with him. When the sparks start to fly everything changes. I'm glad Noah could open her up. What a ride we take.
Profile Image for Zoey Zane.
Author 10 books284 followers
March 15, 2017
Wow! This book was epic!

I was instantly hooked by the premise, which extended into the first chapter. Oh my. I definitely fell in love with this book.

The characters were completely relatable, and they drew me deeper into the story. I loved Noah, and Bristol grew on me which each glimpse I was given. They were both exquisite and both had sizzling chemistry.

While this is my first DK Combs novel, I am pleased to say it will not be my last! I am in adoration of the writing and style. I will definitely be picking up more!
Profile Image for Finley Sawyer.
Author 5 books11 followers
March 2, 2017
I just finished reading this book, and am trying real hard to put into words all the amazing feels I have been left with. Sadly, I think nothing I can say would do this story, and its characters, justice.
Everything about this book was incredible to me. The blurb, which instantly grabbed my attention and made me know that I just HAD to read it. The cover- OMG the cover- it is stunning, and I knew I HAD to buy a paperback to have on my shelf- even though I had not yet read the story.

The Bet was actually my first ever read of D.K. Combs, and it will absolutely NOT be my last. *runs to amazon to buy her other books*. I was so impressed by the character development and how things were slowly revealed to the reader, instead of all thrown at you at once. It left you wondering and guessing until the very end. The story itself was completely unpredictable, and threw me through a loop on more than one occasion.

I wasn't quite sure of how I felt about Bristol in the beginning. She was a bit standoffish and I was expecting her to be a character I didn't particularly like, but I was proved wrong very quickly. Her character was way more than meets the eye. And Noah...cocky, arrogant Noah. I seriously couldn't get enough of him in this book. These two seemed like polar opposites of one another, but somehow they were drawn to one another inexplicably, and the chemistry between them was off the charts from the first time their eyes met. Every word, every page, tugged at my insides and I just couldn't get enough.

While a large portion of this book was sexy and steamy, there was so much more to it. The story itself was sweet, passionate, suspenseful at times, and squeezed at you in all the right places.

I really hope there will be more books coming out because I would love to learn more about some of the secondary characters, even though I wasn't as fond of them. No matter how small the role, every character had a story to them, and there is still so much more I would want to read about. This book was NOT a cliffhanger, but rather left you wanting to learn more backstory of many of the smaller characters.

I would absolutely recommend this book to most anyone (18+ of course!)
Profile Image for Ashley Carmona.
46 reviews6 followers
April 1, 2017
Very smooth and easy read!

The Bet- 3.5

Merged review:

The Bet- 3.5 stars

I just finished this book. I went into this book totally blind. Just saw the cover, loved it, and dove in! The Bet was an easy read for me. Simple, very little angst, predictable. But I enjoyed it! It was just what I was looking for!
I loved how Bristol and Noah first met, I thought it was different and extremely hot! What’s hotter than being finger banged by some hot random stranger in a public setting? I can think of very few (while it may not be everyone’s cup of tea, it’s totally mine). I did find it a little too coincidental how they kept running into each other, but I suppose it worked for the story.
I did love Bristol, she was a woman who knew what she needed and wasn’t ashamed of it. She was a woman of power, and she liked to keep that image, but like most hard asses, they are vulnerable to the right person.
Now Noah, I found him to be extremely selfish and materialistic. In the beginning, he’s willing to do whatever it takes to get what he wants, even hurting and manipulating other people. It took me a while to grow to like him a little. He redeemed himself a little bit towards the end though.
I did find their connection to be a little lacking. It was definitely an instalove for me. But like I said earlier, it was a smooth, easy reading experience and I enjoyed it! Definitely will check out D.K. Combs' other books!
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494 reviews6 followers
March 1, 2017
The Bet. The blurb was out of the park, it hooked me! Nice cover but she has red hair, doesn't look like the characters. I read the book in one day.

Noah, he was a typical, cocky guy...but kind of a douche. He redeems himself but it happens slowly over the course of the book. And Bristol, is all about schedules and rules. She is a CEO, all business, and her life is very "contained" - all work, no friends. She decides she needs sex, does not know how to pick up a guy outside of going to a bar and tries a dating app.

He makes a bet with his best friend Chase (a bigger douche) and approaches Bristol in a movie theatre. Bristol, an uptight, icy gal, is on a date with someone else. They connect and it has Noah questioning if he can go through with the bet...that she does not know about. What happens? Not telling.

The second half of the book was better than the first. The character development was a little slow but it definitely picked up steam as their pasts were revealed. The chemistry, romance, humor and suspense was an interesting cocktail, with the bet running constantly in the background.

4 stars. Noah was a refreshing change from my usual bikers and billionaires. I liked that he was a regular guy. And Bristol, I connected with her level of crazy, so insecure and controlling. Read it!
15 reviews
March 1, 2017
At the beginning of the book, I didn't know if I was going to like the story but I had high hopes.
I had already read a book by this author before : "The Highlander's Touch" and I loved it. It was a historical novel so I didn't know if I would still like her writing style in a Contemporary romance.
But I quickly realised that I had nothing to worry about !
This book is really well written, I was immediately pulled into the story.

Another good point for this book is that the characters have substance. Too often in romance, we find the same stereotyped characters that do not evolve from beginning to end and have only one layer in their personality. In "The Bet" this was not the case.
First I thought that I would not like Bristol because she was too strict and haughty. But she revealed her past and her true feelings at some point and that's when I really appreciated her.
Then I thought that Noah was an arrogant shameless prick... and like with Bristol, I changed my mind.
The only character that should have been a little less cliché was Alex. Noah barely explains why she behaves like a crazy woman and it was just a little too much.

In conclusion I really enjoyed this book and I am definitely going to read other books by this wonderful author !
Profile Image for Julie Gustafson-Monk.
549 reviews
February 28, 2017
Reviewed on behalf of 2 Girls Who Love Books Blog

When I first started to read The Bet, I wasn't sure where this book was going to go. This book is a prime example of why you do not base a book off of the first few chapters. As I kept reading, I couldn't put it down. I certainly couldn't read it fast enough. When I finished this book, it was 2 am and I had finally removed the toothpicks from my eyes. I didn't want to put it down. I had to finish this book. I NEEDED to know how Noah and Bristol's story ended.

I can honestly tell you I wanted to slap some sense into Bristol. Considering what she has been through I understand her need on being guarded. She had a rough upbringing that has passed on into her adult life. She was a tough character to enjoy but by the end of the book I loved her!!!

Noah, sweet and lovable Noah. Where do I start. He was such a sweet and loving character. He knew he was wrong with "The Bet." He was a brilliantly written character in a brilliantly written storyline.

I am hoping to see a spin off book for Chase. He has a story that needs to be told!!!

5 Stars!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
1 review
February 21, 2017
As soon as I started this book I knew I was going to love it. It starts and flows with just the right speed, giving you enough to keep wanting more, but keeping that final goal just out of reach until the end.

What I love the most about this book are the characters. Every character is their own, has a past, a story, a personality. And the character development that follows is just right. I love how we keep understanding and learning more and more of each character without that forceful way of making us take information (like with many other books), it just seemed to come naturally. And even through the development, the characters always stay true to themselves.

The only reason this has 4 stars is because I take covers way too seriously, and as beautiful and flawless as the cover may be (cause it is! When I saw it I fell in love with it, with the simplicity and elegance it has and the colors) it threw me off a little when neither of the main character were blonde lol. If I could, this would be a 4.5

I can't wait for the books that follow.

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1,707 reviews89 followers
March 1, 2017
Bristol and Noah are explosive! It's so hot on and off in the action. Each page is better than the last. Bristol is looking for one night and Noah is busy taking bets. When they get together at the beginning you don't think it would turn into this can't stay away from each other, can't keep their hands off of each other type of love. Their differences are leaps and bounds from each other. He's a mechanic with his own shop and she's this big and powerful front house CEO. Yet they make perfect sense together. He gets her better than anyone and she wakes up something in him that he hasn't shown anyone before. He's protectiveness. It's hot and steamy and oh so deliciously good. Easy page turner and so quick to get lost in their love story. Have to say the last night though was my favorite. Perfect ending.
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122 reviews23 followers
March 28, 2017
It all started with a bet. Could it end there? Bristol is standoffish and Noah is all what a hot cocky guy should be. They are steaming up the pages with their on and off again chemistry.
She's a CEO and is the complete opposite for Noah. He's a mechanic and after starting something that was supposed to end, he finds himself opening up like he's never done before.
Noah understands and gets Bristol's harsh personality. But, it the protectiveness he exudes when it comes to Bristol. What will happen when she finds out it was all a bet?
This steamy page turner will have you reading for hours just to get to the end.
The BetD.K. Combs
Profile Image for Julie McCleary.
111 reviews2 followers
March 1, 2017
My first ever read by the talented author DK Combs.
This is a story of opposites attract. Bristol is an uptight, Icy workaholic and Noah is like every typicial hot guy, cocky and forward. But their first encounter is by no means icy, hot, sexy, sizzling and something i would never think of doing but it cetainly fits the title. DK Combs has given us a fast paced, sexy read. She really does know how to get her readers totally engrossed in her book.
Profile Image for Lea Vickery.
66 reviews
August 11, 2017
Perfect! I loved it. The whole bet thing was funny but also irritating at the same time. I really DIDN'T expect what happened towards the end. I was really surprised with Noah's friend. He seemed really rude and when you find out WHY. I applaud the author and how realistic that was.

I loved the setting too, the way the author writes the characters and their environment really makes me happy because I felt like I could have been there too.
2 reviews
February 25, 2017
Great book! I loved it so much. It's really hot and very well written. The charachters pulls you in, I loved the hero and heroine. when I read the summary, I thought it would be full of sex scenes, but on the contrary it had a good plot and the write amount of love scenes. not too much, not too little. I really recommend it, it was a very good read.Can't wait for what's next from the author.
3 reviews
March 1, 2017
I loved this book so much!! The characters were amazing and the story was described in beautiful detail. I wanted more and I would really enjoy another story about Chase. I would definitely recommend this book for everyone to read it!!
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209 reviews243 followers
December 26, 2020
Okay this is so embarrassing... but this was lowkey an okay book? Like ignore the beginning part and the blurb for this book because it makes it sound worse than it actually is. The relationship was actually pretty cute and I had a fun time reading this 3.5/5
1 review
March 1, 2017
This reminds me of the movie, She's all that. Initially, I'm not fond of Bristol but, as the story progresses, she starts to grow on me. This book is worthy of recommendation.
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