Betting on You by Lynn Painter Summary
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Lynn Painter's NYT bestseller "Betting on You" delivers irresistible teen romance with fake dating and opposites-attract chemistry. Nominated for Goodreads Choice Awards and compared to classics like "10 Things I Hate About You," this rom-com masterfully explores family dynamics while keeping readers deliciously hooked.
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When Opposites Collide: Finding Love in Unlikely Places
Have you ever met someone who drives you absolutely crazy, only to find yourself inexplicably drawn to them? This is precisely what happens to Bailey and Charlie, whose journey begins with mutual irritation at the Fairbanks airport. Bailey, emotional after saying goodbye to her father and preparing to move to Nebraska with her recently separated mother, encounters Charlie making out with his girlfriend in the security line. Their antagonism escalates when Charlie cuts in line at boarding, mockingly repeating Bailey's words back to her. When they discover they're seated next to each other on the plane, their dismay is palpable. Charlie interrupts Bailey's careful attention to the safety demonstration with morbid commentary, while Bailey labels him the biggest cynic she's ever met. Despite their hostility, they notice details about each other that suggest a deeper connection than either would care to admit. Two years after their flight, Bailey spots Charlie at a local movie theater while on a date with her boyfriend Zack. Their brief interaction carries an emotional charge that suggests unfinished business between them. Charlie immediately begins teasing her about Zack's "poofy hair" and "Baby Gap sweater," yet shows surprising insight when he asks how many solo flights Bailey has taken since they met - correctly guessing her custody situation. Despite Bailey being the same "uptight weirdo" from the flight, Charlie's drawn to her transparency - she's an "open book" whose thoughts are plainly visible on her face. In a world of people playing mind games, Bailey's lack of pretense is refreshing.
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