Lennox

My brothers are the reason I have no dating life. They constantly make bets against me and I’m sick of it.

They don’t think I’ll have the guts to bring a guy to the work Christmas party, but I’m not just bringing a date. I’m bringing a fake fiancé.

The jokes on them. At least, it was supposed to be.

Grant

I’ve been in love with Lennox for years, but I’ve done absolutely nothing to show her that. Her brothers don’t make it any easier. They’re always roping me into their little bets, and I’m not a fan of the latest one.

I don’t want to pay the girl of my dreams to date another man.

But when she shows up with a fiancé, I realize I've lost either way. -

Review

Just a Bet was fine. It’s a story about Lennox who has three older brothers who love a good prank and bet. And unfortunately for her, their pranks and bet have a huge influence on her life i.e. her first kiss. Well, almost first kiss. Grant is a friend of the family and the guy she truly really only wants. But when the family Christmas party rolls around, she comes up with a prank on her brothers and Grant. She decides to bring a fake fiancé.

There was a heavy emphasis on Lennox and her brothers, which overshadowed the romance a little too much for my taste. And her three older brothers were jerks. I understand the whole family dynamic and annoying brothers thing, however, they were ridiculous and selfish. Everything was a bet or joke to them.

The romance between Lennox and Grant was lacking. Despite them knowing each other for so many years, their relationship felt surface level. And I found myself actually wanting Lennox to end up with her fake fiancé Noa. He brought out a new side to her and they had more potential than her actual love interest.

Final Thoughts

Just a Bet is an unserious, comedy influenced story about two people who have been secretly liking each other for years but miss all the signs that they both like each other.

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