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Jodie Slaughter is must-buy author, and Bet on It is a perfect example of what makes her writing delicious. Aja and Walker's story is hot, sweet, and utterly unique, with a rock-solid emotional core. - Talia Hibbert, New York Times bestselling author of Act Your Age, Eve Brown
The first time Aja Owens encounters the man of her dreams, she's having a panic attack in the frozen foods section of the Piggly Wiggly. The second time, he's being introduced to her as her favorite bingo buddy's semi-estranged grandson. From there, all it takes is one game for her to realize that he's definitely going to be a problem. And if there's anything she already has a surplus of, it's problems. In Walker Abbott's mind, there are only two worthwhile things in Greenbelt, South Carolina. The peach cobbler at his old favorite diner and his ailing grandmother. Dragging himself back after more than a decade away, he's counting down the days until Gram heals and he can get back to his real life. Far away from the trauma inside of those city limits. Just when he thinks his plan is solid, enter Aja to shake everything up. A hastily made bingo-based sex pact is supposed to keep this...thing between them from getting out of hand. Especially when submitting to their feelings means disrupting their carefully balanced lives. But emotions are just like bingo callers--they refuse to be ignored. Jodie Slaughter's Bet on It is a heart-stoppingly fun, emotional romance that will have readers falling in love until long after the last page is turned. "Bet on It reads like the first rays of sun on your face after a long winter. I loved Aja and Walker's story about two genuinely good people who are playful and sweet to each other, helping one another heal, while also having incredibly hot sex. With standout portrayals of beautiful, generous friendships in addition to the love story, this is a book to be savored." - Rosie Danan, author of The Intimacy Experiment and The RoommateReview Quotes
Praise for Bet on It:
BOOKISH, 24 Highly-Anticipated Books Hitting Shelves in 2022 and 22 Must-Read Books by Black Authors for Your 2022 TBR CULTURESS, 6 romance books you should have on your radar this year GOODREADS, The Year's 36 Most Anticipated Romances and 81 New and Upcoming Books to Discover This Black History Month SHE READS, Best Fiction Books Coming in 2022 PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, Top Ten Romance & Erotica Coming in Spring 2022 POP SUGAR, 36 New Romance Novels That Will Make You Fall in Love With 2022 An emotional sucker punch mixed with a nuanced and tender modern romance. - KIRKUS REVIEWS [A] beautiful romcom that handles anxiety with care. - BOOK RIOT, 24 Black Romance Books to Add to Your TBR List In 2022 "Bet on It reads like the first rays of sun on your face after a long winter. I loved Aja and Walker's story about two genuinely good people who are playful and sweet to each other, helping one another heal, while also having incredibly hot sex. With standout portrayals of beautiful, generous friendships in addition to the love story, this is a book to be savored." - Rosie Danan, author of The Intimacy Experiment and The Roommate Jodie Slaughter is must-buy author, and Bet on It is a perfect example of what makes her writing delicious. Aja and Walker's story is hot, sweet, and utterly unique, with a rock-solid emotional core. -Talia Hibbert, New York Times bestselling author of Act Your Age, Eve BrownThis sexy, warmhearted rom-com [is] a fun but thoughtful gem. - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Romance author Slaughter provides plenty of humor to prevent the serious challenges her protagonists grapple with from overwhelming the appealing love story. Their struggles are realistic, adding a layer of depth to a memorable story. - BOOKLIST Praise for White Whiskey Bargain: This is a book where heat builds slowly but intensely, featuring an emotionally mature couple who don't let their fears keep them from exploring a romance. I was pleasantly surprised to be sucked into the book, and weeks later, I'm still thinking about my favorite chapters. - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books White Whiskey Bargain brought a new light to my life and showed me the things that really mattered. It's also really romantic and it has an "only one bed" trope that made me weak in the knees! - Frolic
Praise for To Be Alone With You: The yearning in this novel is so real. I absolutely adored every second I was reading it. - Frolic To Be Alone With You packs quite the punch. It's intense, emotional, and I could drown in Jodie Slaughter's writing forever! - The Infinite Limits of Love
About the Author
Jodie Slaughter is the author of Bet on It. She is a twenty-something romance author who spends most of her days hunched over a laptop making fictional characters kiss. She loves love, so she writes romance novels full of heart, passion, and heat. When she isn't putting steamy scenes or declarations of devotion on the page she can normally be found being generally hilarious on twitter, dreaming about brisket, or consuming way too much television. She lives in Kentucky.Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Sub-Genre: Romance
Genre: Fiction + Literature Genres
Number of Pages: 320
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
Format: Paperback
Author: Jodie Slaughter
Language: English
Street Date: July 12, 2022
TCIN: 84618118
UPC: 9781250821829
Item Number (DPCI): 059-04-7063
Origin: Made in the USA
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Dailyegg - 3 years ago
3.5 stars rounded up Aja Owens originally from DC moved to Greenbelt, NC for the small quiet town. Quiet being good for her anxiety. One night at the Piggly Wiggly in the freezer section she has a panic attack. She tries to calm herself with her head against the freezer door. When a male stranger comes up beside her and stands with her. Walker Abbott is a sports journalist who lives in Charleston. He comes to Greenbelt the town he despises to help his Grandma who fell and broke both of her arms. She enlists "Wally" to help her with Bingo. That's where he meets Aja again. I really liked the anxiety/PTSD representation. The romance was good but I didn't love the book. I had a hard time liking the characters and getting hooked into their stories. I may just be in the wrong headspace for this book.