Bet the Farm
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4.9 • 19 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Lauren Calloway can’t get a date, her newly lovestruck bestie is never around, and she just blew a major deal at her luxury real estate job. So, a one-night stand with an attractive stranger seems like the perfect distraction and the immediate gratification she’s lusting for.
Thea Boudreaux left her family’s dairy farm to escape the painful memories of her father’s tragic death, but when her mother tells her they’re going to lose the farm to debt, Thea is devastated. Can she live with her father’s legacy being torn down for luxury condos? Or can she still save it and honor her father’s memory?
When Lauren’s boss tells her about a lucrative land sale that could help her get back on track, she jumps at the opportunity. Never would she have bet her unforgettable one-night stand would be the person stopping her from making the deal of the century.
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Riley's second entry in her High Stakes Romance series (after Bet Against Me) doesn't quite deliver on what the series name promises; instead, Riley spins a gossipy, sexy outing that's about as angsty and suspenseful as an episode of Friends. That 1990s vibe animates the lifestyle of her lesbian leads, too, who pay personal stylists for their designer wear, play softball after work, and pick each other up in bars. In this case, it's realtor Lauren Calloway who catches sight of Thea Boudreaux across a crowded bar. Their hot one-night stand turns awkward when they discover that Lauren has been assigned to the project of saving—or selling—the deeply indebted Maine farm owned by Thea's mom. It's very much a stretch to believe that dozens of undeveloped waterfront acres a couple hours from Boston are being lowballed, but readers who can accept that and the slightly stilted start will find the affair between Lauren and Thea ripens enjoyably, with more cuddling than conflict. The supporting cast, including Trina and Kendall from book one, has room to shine, and Riley winningly showcases women's friendships as integral to romantic success. This is a fluffy delight.
