ARC Review: Hedging Your Bets by Jayne Denker
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Author: Jayne Denker
Published January 9th 2024 by St. Martin's Griffin
Goodreads Synopsis
Opposites attract in this enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy of feuding neighbors and dueling hearts from Jayne Denker, the author of The Rom-Com Agenda.
When small-town neighbors go head-to-head, better start Hedging Your Bets.
Gillian has been happily divorced for several years and, after trying a few dating apps, prefers to stay that way. Navigating her way through dates with fat shamers and lackluster men has left her with no desire to do anything other than work in her garden in her spare time. Who needs rude comments and awkward first-date conversation when soft roses and vibrant tulips are so much better?
Noah West has just moved to Willow Cove. After a rough breakup that leaves him looking to get far away, he relocates to the same small town he spent summers in as a teen―and moves right next door to Gillian. A big believer in minimalist design and that the best kind of plants are non-flowering, he knows as soon as he meets his neighbor that they are going to clash on just about everything. Now if only he could keep his eyes off her too. That might be helpful.
When a gardening contest brings out the competition in Gillian and Noah, dueling plant arrangements and fiery banter ensues. But is it possible that beneath all their differences, they might just be perfect for each other?
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Review
I received an Advance Reader Copy from the publisher, via NetGalley. This in no way impacted on my view.
Gillian Pritchard is known in Willow Cover for her fantastic garden, and her fierce friendships. Unlucky in love, and happily divorced, she has sworn off dating, and would rather be in her garden than worry about what a man thinks of her. So when Noah West moves in next door, and accidentally destroys part of her garden in their first meeting, it's war. The annual gardening competition is coming up, and both are willing to do what it takes to win, though it is heating up in more than just a competitive sense.
I loved this book, and it was the perfect start to 2024! Gillian and Noah's romance was epic, and honestly so funny too. The scenes with them and the old ladies plotting to get them together were laugh out loud hilarious, and even the heartfelt moments when they discussed their pasts, and their insecurities were sweet. It was definitely a slow burn romance, but well worth the wait!
Dates Read:
December 31 2023-January 1, 2024
Rating
4 Stars
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