The Bet by Rachel Van Dyken

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The #1 New York Times bestseller... "I have a proposition for you." Kacey should have run the minute those words left Seattle millionaire Jake Titus's mouth. It's been years since Kacey's seen her childhood friend Jake, but the minute Jake mentions his ill grandmother, Kacey is ready to do anything for the sweet old woman. And if that means pretending they're engaged for her sake-so be it. But Kacey wasn't counting on Jake's older brother Travis still being there. She calls him "Satan" for a reason: she's never forgotten the way he teased and taunted her. Yet when they meet again, Travis's gorgeous smile is a direct hit to her heart . . . and Kacey's more confused than ever. As the days pass, only one thing starts to become alarmingly clear-she never should have accepted Jake's deal . . .

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Kacey is trying to help out her old best friend Jake. They haven't spoken in years because things didn't end so well with them. Jake has kept his distant and so has Kacey, but she'll do anything for Grandma Nadine, even being his fake fiancé. It's only for a few days, she can do anything for a few days. As long as she doesn't have to see Travis, Jake's older brother she'll be fine, but life never works out that easily for her. Travis was always relentless in teasing and torturing her, but things are different now. They are all grown up and mature right?

I love this story! It's my second time reading it and love it just as much as the first time. Kacey is so sweet! She's been through a lot in the past few years and will do anything to repay Grandma Nadine for her kindness. Grandma Nadine is a saucy little devil! She is hilarious! She's the puppet master of this family and I love it! I laughed so much when Kacey and Travis would bicker back and forth just like in their childhood, but there was sexual tension in the mix this time around.

The Bet is such a great, cute, and sexy read. This is the type of story that can be read again and again.

4/5 Fangs

A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.

Release Day Event! The Dare (The Bet #3) by Rachel Van Dyken

From #1 New York Times Bestselling Author Rachel Van Dyken, comes the third and final book in the New York Time's Bestselling Bet Series...

~ Synopsis ~

Boring Beth Lynn has always lived up to her nickname... until she wakes up in a hotel bed next to a sexy as sin state senator she re-connected with at a wedding the previous night.

The biggest problem? She can't seem to remember anything about the night before except for crying into a box of cookies, and she's pretty sure Grandma Nadine slipped something in her drink. And what should have been a one night stand turns into a six day adventure when Grandma whisks them off to Hawaii to save them from the ensuing media firestorm.

Jace isn't looking for commitment -- he believes he made that clear when he left the wedding with Beth. Then again, he can't remember much of anything other than the way her skin felt beneath his hands. Now he's stuck with her at some lame couple's retreat and trying his hardest to fight the attraction only a woman like Beth could invoke.

He doesn't think it can get any worse.

But one spider attack... A donkey ride from hell... And an unfortunate episode with Viagra tea -- and there's one thing Jace knows for sure: He should never have agreed to Grandma Nadine's suggestion in the first place.

Because if this isn't paradise, and it isn't a vacation -- that only leaves one option.

Survival.

But to make it through alive... they might lose their hearts in the process.

(Romantic Comedy, Friends to lovers, Vacation Romance, New Adult Romance, Funny Stand Alone, Bargain Books, Humorous Romance)

"The Dare is a laugh out loud read that I could not put down. Brilliant.  Just brilliant.”  —NYT Bestselling author Cathryn Fox

THE DARE somehow manages to be equal parts funny, sweet, and brimming with edge-of-your-seat tension, both romantic and situational. And I wouldn't mind a Grandma Nadine of my own. Maybe.  –  NYT Bestselling Author Jasinda Wilder

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~ Excerpt ~

“I’m not saying I didn’t get a little help.” Grandma shrugged. “What woman doesn’t want to look twenty years younger? These old things still have some perk left.” She pointed to herself and winked.

“I’m sorry, but what does this have to do with our national security?” The FBI agent took off his glasses and groaned.

“Oh, it doesn’t. I was just bored with all the silly questions about kidnapping and death. So depressing! You wouldn’t happen to have any wine, now would you?”

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~ About the Author ~

Rachel Van Dyken is the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author of regency and contemporary romances. When she's not writing you can find her drinking coffee at Starbucks and plotting her next book while watching The Bachelor.
She keeps her home in Idaho with her Husband and their snoring Boxer, Sir Winston Churchill. She loves to hear from readers! You can follow her writing journey at

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The Bet by Rachel Van Dyken

The Bet

Kacey has agreed to be Jake Titus's fiancee for the weekend. She has known Jake since she was a child. Jake was her best friend. His brother Travis on the other hand always made her cry or made fun of her.
She dated Jake in the past but things didn't work out. Jake has offered to pay for her student loans if she agrees to the charade.
Jake has been in trouble with the press and work and has to try to change the public's perception and his family too. What better way than bringing home the girl that everyone thinks is great.
Travis has been in love with Kacey since he can remember. He just didn't know how to show it. But he is  ready to try a different approach.
I really like Travis. I like his grandmother and there were super sweet moments.
3/5 Fangs