The Break-Up Bet

By: Cat Carmine

Narrated by: Alexander Cendese, Anastasia Watley

Never make a bet with a man who plays to win....

Especially not a man like handsome, arrogant Connor Pratt. A.k.a. the huge PITA who's currently crashing in my spare room. A.k.a. my brother's best friend since they were about six. A.k.a. the one guy who still makes me feel like an awkward tongue-tied loser.

But when Connor moved in, I got a glimpse of another side of him. Because, like me, Connor's going through a nasty break-up. And, like me, he's just doing whatever he can to get through it.

Unfortunately, his method involves drinking alarming amounts of whiskey and watching a lot of, um...movies...that make every inch of my skin flush. I'm just trying to be helpful when I tell him that he should try my method: copious amounts of baked goods, sappy romantic comedies, and late nights spent whining with girlfriends.

But I should have known Connor would take that as a challenge. Now, he says he'll try my way of dealing with a break-up...but only if I agree to try his. Six month's rent to the person whose method works best.

We call it the break-up bet. And I'm going to win. Except right now, it feels like there's a whole lot more at stake than just rent money....

Contains mature themes.

©2019 Cat Carmine (P)2021 Tantor

Cute story although predictable!

Easy listening storyline. Characters were well developed. The male narrator took away a lot of the appeal. His voice seemed forced and didn’t flow. The female narrator was strong!

Good storyline

I've read the reviews over the narrators and I agree with them all. She's speaks slow, monotone, and sounds older than I imagine the character. I a risky preferred her soaking portion FAR better than his. He spoke WAY too fast, like a squirrel on espresso! He spoke too energetic for the mature male role and his female voice sounded like Pinky from the original Grease movie. It was almost too much for me to even finish.

The writer should really vet this before releasing the audiobook. I know it was his voice but it makes me almost shy away from her stories. 😑

I love a good friends to lovers story. This one was 🔥

I loved the story line and all the spice lol. The book was also short and sweet. Made me kind of wish it was a little bit longer.

The storyline

I thought this was a different storyline then any book I've read so far and it kept my interest. I was hesitant about the book in the beginning because I am not a fan of the male narrator but luckily the female narrator spoke more than he did so it turned out okay.

Good story

Didn’t think I would like it but I finished the book in 2 days. Male narrarator is ok. But I got thru it . Good and funny .

A great storyteller

I actually love Alexander as a narrator. The female has a nice voice but I needed a little more from her, she was a little flat for my taste. Alexander is more dynamic. The girl in the book ultimately gets to a good place but man, she was difficult for me to like which was surprising as I have liked the other female protagonists in Cat’s other novels. Can’t wait for Tess’s story!

Break up

I love the storyline and am excited to find out if a follow-up with the friends from the story.

Great story, made worse by male lead

The storyline was good - a really easy listen with some spicy parts. The only downside was the male lead, whose voice was equal parts frat boy lilt and whiny drawl and his impersonation of the female lead’s voice was so awful it made it hard to find any appeal in him.

Sexy and funny! Loved the self deprecating humor.

The male narrator sounded like a surfer dude, it was hard to get into the character whenever he spoke. The female narrator was great! She did a much better job doing both the female and male voices!

Amazing!

I finished every single one of these books and am obsessed, I looked everywhere to see when the next book will be out and can’t find any update praying there’s more to this story!