August 25th, 2010
Book Review – Bet Me by Jennifer Cruisie
I thought I’d jump on the bandwagon of book reviewers. Why? ‘Cause I read.
I read a lot of different genres and since starting PaperBox Books with Sue, I’ve broadened my reading habits even more. One thing I’ve always returned to for entertainment that doesn’t challenge me too much, is the contemporary romance.
Jennifer Cruisie is always reliable for a light yet satisfying read. Her heroines are likable even when they are in the throes of their flaws. In Bet Me, Min is just such a heroine, she’s a chubby daughter of a skinny family and her mother thinks that the best way to support her is to keep her off carbs.
Along comes our hero, Cal, the typical gorgeous hunk – who is really a good guy, right? He takes a bet from Min’s ex boyfriend. What Min hears and what Cal says are two different bets.
I don’t think I gave too much away but now I’ll stop with the plot and let you enjoy it.
Overall, it kept me reading, I liked all the characters, even the evil ones. Cruisie kept the story moving and the characters developing believably.
I give it 10 page turns out of 10
Enjoy a good read.
Perry