“He was my best friend…” I say more to myself than her. “Yeah, so was I but you seem to have forgotten that part of your life.”The bet was simple. You draw a name from the hat. That’s the girl you have to seduce. It wasn’t hard for me to do, in fact, it was something I did all the time. I was known for breaking hearts. Sex was just that, sex. And it didn’t take me very long to get a woman on her … very long to get a woman on her back.
And then I drew her name: Jules Peterson.
My former best friend. My first kiss. My first love. Three years ago, she shattered my heart into a million pieces. She left me right when I needed her most.
And as fate who have it, she had entered my life once again, at almost the perfect time.
She was a transfer, fresh meat, and she had just put a target on her back. It was my turn to make her pay. It was my turn to break her heart.
Holding onto that hate, that anger, that f*cking heartbreak. It does something to you. It breaks you, and it broke me, it tainted me, just like I would do to Jules.
She used to be my everything, but now she was nothing but The Bet.
**The Bet is book one in the North Woods University series. It is a full length, standalone, novel. It contains adult themes and contents that are not suitable for all readers. It is NOT a young adult novel.**
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Amazing emotional read
This is such an amazing writing team. I have never been disappointed by any of their books. This book will make you cry, laugh, and lose your temper. It’s an emotional rollercoaster ride that this writing team excels at. I can’t wait for the next one. I highly recommend The Bet and the Rossi Crime Family series.
This is a gut wrenching tear at your heart book, piece you back together only to happen again. Remmy hates Jules because he felt it was her choice to leave him when he needed her the most, but it wasn’t and he’s hated her since, this guy has so much rage and anger for her it’s scary at times. POSSIBLE SPOILERS. He hates her so much he’s going to make her life unbearable, at a point I thought he was going to rape her but he didn’t, just wanted to scare her ass-hat. He finds out that her brother died and gets so angry he rages at her in class calling her a liar and what kind of person would life about something like that, the whole class clearly hears this and now she’s become an outcast but he did die so did her father, and he gets mad at her for not telling him she asks him when was I suppose to tell you when your yelling at me that you hate your going to make my life hell, she walks off. I think after he saves her is when there started getting those nice feelings they had for each years ago, things are going good but Remmy knows because of tape he played for the frat boys it’s going to get back to Jules’s and it does then other stuff happens ,I can’t say because of spoilers. Remmy does take the fall for something he didn’t do so he can protect Jules from not having to say what happened to her, his dad and brother Seb even thinks he did it until Remmy slips up as says something to Seb but he still won’t let the h talk about what happened. that’s it no more pick up the book and read for yourself. Love seb and can’t wait for Dare that book sounds great and scary.
Friends to enemies to happily ever after? What an outstanding read! Drama, chemistry, heat, action-packed!!! Do not miss it!
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This book was soo full of emotions – not all good. I took every opportunity to read it. I had to know what happened next.
So much happened. July and Remmy’s been best friends since kindergarten and then she moves away and leaves him…
Three years later she returns. She’s lost both her father and brother.
Remmy (Remington) has made a name of himself. He’s the university’s casanova – one girl only one night. He’s still hurt for being abandoned.
Then what!?
The chemistry between the characters – it just sparkled.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Really enjoyed!
It’s amazing book. It shows that how one little BET can change everything in some life.
I could not out this book down. I can’t to read more of Cassandra’s books. If this one amazing wonder what the others will be.
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I loved this book I took my time to read this book about Jules and Remmy it was such a great book they had love and lost it only to find it again although there very difficult times
They were neighbours friends a childhood that was never meant to be broken. Remington was crushed when the only one who ever had his heart left him. Jules life was turned upside down the day she had to leave Remmy behind. 3 years later their paths cross again, only this time Remmy wants hateful revenge against the pain and devastation that was left in his hardened heart. The frat college bet. Members of the frat house place girls name in a hat and then draw a name of the girl that becomes your target. Remmy pulls out Jules. So the revenge begins. While there are some characters you wish you could strangle, they are well written storylines with future stories not yet revealed filling, and I cant wait to read more.
The Bet: A Bully Romance is an awesome read. captivating,intense,emotional and touching story with ups and down,filled with drama,anger.. well written,interesting characters with great chemistry,another great book by the author, well done! I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book!
The Bet by JL Beck is another must read by this author. This story will have your emotions all over the place as to what happens when two people who grew up together are separated for three years, and now motions are set to break her. Remmy will never forgive Jules for leaving him broken hearted which led him on a path of destruction. When they are reunited at North Woods University things become explosive. Jules was happy to see him and wanted to tell him about her loss, but Remmy would not listen and he coursed a path through a bet to make her life a leaving hell. Once he realized through tormenting her that he never stopped loving her, they decided to give their relationship a try.
Now a bet that was made is going to destroy the relationship they are building, now lies and betrayals will tear them apart as one person who hurt Jules the most is out to destroy both of them, but will Remmy be able to get her back as his family rallys around her and goes against him as they can’t understand why he would do this to her. Now Remmy is suffering but his life is only going to get worse as he is being blamed for things he had no part of, the one constant thing on his mind is to protect Jules’s secret. Once the truth is revealed, will he be able to save her in time and can she forgive him? Thank you Josie, for taking us on this wonderful journey. Can’t wait for book 2 to see what you have in store for us next. I voluntairly reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
OMG!! This is one book you don’t want to miss. J.L. and Cally have written a great read. It took my on one emotional rollercoaster ride. It is a bully romance, enemies to lovers and second chances wrapped in one story. Remington has never forgiven Jules for moving away. Now that she is back, he wants to make her pay. Remmy “I wanted her to be my first, my last, my always.”
Jules is back in North Woods after losing two people she loved. When she sees Remmy again, she is shocked by the hate she sees in his eyes. Jules “I thought I would be with him forever. I thought he would be my first, my last, my everything.”
The Bet is the perfect chance for Remmy to get his revenge and break Jules heart just like she did years ago. Jules wishes that the boy she has loved for so long was still here, but all she sees is a hate filled man in front of her. As Remmy spends more time around Jules, the walls fall down. What will happen when truths are revealed? This has revenge, lies, secrets, drama, angst, and twists. The chemistry between them is undeniable and the connection between them becomes stronger. Remmy has a lot of work to do to prove he is not the arrogant womanizer he has been. The characters in this were fantastic. It was a great storyline and I could not put it down. It kept me on the edge of my seat wanting to know what would happen next.
Warning: This is a dark read and some scenes may be triggers.
Wow.Just wow. I am lucky my kindle isn’t broken after reading this one. There was so many times I wanted to throw it. This book was literally amazing from beginning to end. I absolutely love these two writers together and these book shows off their talents perfectly. Remmy is there are so many bad words I could use for him. At the beginning I hate him so very much. The way he treats her I want to kick him. But then as you read the story you notice the changes he does go through thank god. She is dealing with so much to and just wanted her best friend back but slowly realizes that he isn’t the same person anymore. Everything these two go through is heart wrenching. But I love how well written it is and how strong they are facing everything. I love the chemistry between the characters and the amazing storyline. Another book blown out of the park from these two. Can’t wait to read more from this series. A great kickoff to what appears to be a great series.
WOW – where do I start – I was originally on the fence with this book as the bully was taking advantage of someone that loved him dearly and she wasn’t speaking up. The story is played out in college in which a lot of what occurred in this book is real in today’s world but overlooked by the means of power and money. I loved that the bully himself thought that money kept all eyes turning the other way as this is a clear indication of how many get away from this sort of behavior. I loved that that end the bully made himself take a good look in the mirror and determine that life was much better if he accepted reality.
This book is about Remington (Remmy) and Jules. She is a young woman who recently lost her father and brother while Remmy was her older brothers’ best friend before they were moved away 3 years ago. Remmy’s loved her and his reaction was to hate her for leaving when it wasn’t her choice. Years pass and they meet up again when she returns home to go to the same school only to find that Remmy is gone and now replaced with Remington only. Remmy does some awful things to her but she doesn’t give up hope to find the old Remmy in him. I won’t give out much but this was a great story, there is a lot to learn especially where families are concern (whether they are blood relative or not).
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This book gave me all the feels and I absolutely love any story that does that for me. The anger at Remington (Remmy) felt real, and my heart went out to Jules, even though she drove me crazy at times. This book will punch you in the gut and make you want to read faster and faster just to find out what happens with Remmy and Jules. Remmy has a brother that Jules loves deeply (as a brother) and I don’t mind saying I would love to know Sebastian’s story. Maybe in a future book? This book will keep you reading from start to finish! I definitely recommend this book, and I look forward to more books in this series!! Enjoy!!
This book was an emotional roller coaster ride that I’m glad I was on!
This second chance romance drew me in from the first page and I couldn’t stop reading! Jules and Remington were meant to be together, but had to go through a lot before their hea!
The story was fast paced, action filled with characters that felt so real you couldn’t help feeling every heart wrenching emotion! I love this new series so much! I look forward to reading more of the North Woods University series!
THE BET (Northwoods University 1)
By JL Beck & C Hallman
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Release Date May 24
This is the first book of J.L Beck and Cassandra Hallman that I’ve read. The Bet is Book 1 in the Northwoods University series. It is a second chance, friends and enemies to lovers romance.
Remmy and Jules have such great chemistry together, even when he was hating her. There is such a fine line between love and hate between the two.
There is heartbreak, action and anger in this book but the love that comes is almost worth all of it. Sometimes you have to hit rock bottom to see there is only one other option left and that is up. The strength Jules possessed is admirable. The love Remmy gives is so swoon worthy. This is a quick and easy read. I highly recommend this new adult book as I look forward to the rest of the series.
I loved this story from JL Beck and C. Hallman! Remington and Jules were perfect together. This second chance romance sucked me in from the very beginning and I couldn’t read fast enough. The storyline was very fast paced and I enjoyed all of the action. The characters all felt so real. And the emotion was heart wrenching. I would definitely recommend this book to everyone and I can not wait for the next book!
This book is definitely worth the read! The writing is fluid and the ideas are well-developed and consistent. The riveting storyline will pull on your heart strings, make you mad, tear-up, scream, and laugh. The characters are strong and well developed; the intimacy between them is smoking hot! The supporting characters are amazing and add more substance to the story making it the amazing read it is. It is an emotional roller coaster and includes drama, suspense, attempted rape, physical abuse, and very immature behaviour. I look forward to reading the next book in the series. A MUST READ!!
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HOLY CheeseBalls!
Talk about digging deep and bringing out all the emotions in one hot read I could not put down. I was ticked the heck off, excited, emotionally torn and squirming in my seat salivating from all the HOT chemistry. This is one damnn read you have got to read. I know I’m so glad I did.
THE characters of the season
Remington and Jules are THE characters of the season! Their story is so tangled but oh so sweet. Emotional and passionate. There are a few scenes that may be a trigger for some (Dub Con and an almost rape) if these bother you, you should not read this book. That being said, there is a happy ending and what looks to be the introduction of the next North Woods University book. I personally cannot wait.
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This was a good read that I had conflicting emotions over. This is a bully romance, which is a popular trend right now and I like many other readers am always searching for another to explore. So I was very excited by this book. However, I personally had a hard time connecting with these characters and I had some big (can not let it go) issues with multiple things that happened in this book. I will say everyone has their own thoughts and opinions and this review only reflects mine. In my opinion a bully or dark romance has to walk a very fine line. Yes, the lead male character will not be a good guy, he will do bad things and push the boundaries between what can be accepted and what is quite simply unforgivable. In my opinion he crossed that unforgivable line multiple times. Remmy was not a good guy and I honestly could not work up any sympathy towards him and his vendetta angainst Jules. To me it was illogical and out of proportion. I did feel really bad for Jules but I do not know how she could move past the things that he did do to her. Then there was this whole other secondary storyline that Jules had to deal with (because, yeah, she doesn’t have enough problems), that I honestly felt was added simply to make Remmy seem to be the “better man”, “the hero” and “Hey, you see?!! What he did was nothing compared to this”. There are some promising secondary charaters that I would love to read about in future book in this series. There is lots of drama, angst, tension, pain and emotional turmoil that will help to keep you engaged if you do’nt find Remmy too objectionable.