Betting on You
Nov 2023 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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A New York Times Bestseller
From the New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, this “entertaining” (Publishers Weekly) rom-com in the vein of She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the center of a bet while working at a waterpark.
When seventeen-year-old Bailey starts a new job at a hotel waterpark, she is less than thrilled to see an old acquaintance is one of her coworkers. Bailey met Charlie a year ago on the long flight to Omaha, where she moved after her parents’ divorce. Charlie’s cynicism didn’t mix well with Bailey’s carefully well-behaved temperament, and his endless commentary was the irritating cherry on top of an already emotionally fraught trip.
Now, Bailey and Charlie are still polar opposites, but instead of everything about him rubbing Bailey the wrong way, she starts to look forward to hanging out and gossiping about the waterpark guests and their coworkers—particularly two who keep flirting with each other. Bailey and Charlie make a bet on whether or not the cozy pair will actually get together. Charlie insists that members of the opposite sex can’t just be friends, and Bailey is determined to prove him wrong.
Charlie keeps close track of his coworkers’ romantic progress while working to deflect his own growing feelings for Bailey. It would be much easier if Bailey and Charlie hadn’t started fake dating as part of a scheme to help Bailey cope with her mom’s new boyfriend. Charlie would like Bailey to see him as something other than a friend, but he has a secret involving Bailey and another bet…
Can the two of them make a real go of things—or has Charlie doomed them before they could start?
From the New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, this “entertaining” (Publishers Weekly) rom-com in the vein of She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the center of a bet while working at a waterpark.
When seventeen-year-old Bailey starts a new job at a hotel waterpark, she is less than thrilled to see an old acquaintance is one of her coworkers. Bailey met Charlie a year ago on the long flight to Omaha, where she moved after her parents’ divorce. Charlie’s cynicism didn’t mix well with Bailey’s carefully well-behaved temperament, and his endless commentary was the irritating cherry on top of an already emotionally fraught trip.
Now, Bailey and Charlie are still polar opposites, but instead of everything about him rubbing Bailey the wrong way, she starts to look forward to hanging out and gossiping about the waterpark guests and their coworkers—particularly two who keep flirting with each other. Bailey and Charlie make a bet on whether or not the cozy pair will actually get together. Charlie insists that members of the opposite sex can’t just be friends, and Bailey is determined to prove him wrong.
Charlie keeps close track of his coworkers’ romantic progress while working to deflect his own growing feelings for Bailey. It would be much easier if Bailey and Charlie hadn’t started fake dating as part of a scheme to help Bailey cope with her mom’s new boyfriend. Charlie would like Bailey to see him as something other than a friend, but he has a secret involving Bailey and another bet…
Can the two of them make a real go of things—or has Charlie doomed them before they could start?
A New York Times Bestseller
From the New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, this “entertaining” (Publishers Weekly) rom-com in the vein of She’s All That and 10 Things I Hate About You follows a teen girl who unwittingly finds herself at the center of a bet while working at...
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22 reviews
Favour Ilori
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October 18, 2024
I like this book; it’s perfect for teenagers. It took me a while to get into the story, but I’m glad I read it because it’s really cute.
Nishtha Mulkalwar
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March 21, 2026
I just finished reading this book and this was such a fantastic read. I am not usually a fan of slow burn but oh lord was this journey magical! Charlie is so complex and I absolutely loved how Bailey could see through him. I love how there was a double pov. The chapters were short and the various tv show references and singer references had me cackling because they were so relatable. Such a rollercoaster of emotions and I'm still on a high after reading it. I highly recommend it. Happy reading:)
Kaedynn Kentopp
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January 5, 2026
It is the best Lynn Painter book, she is a book Goddess to me. I love Charlie's character, he's perfectly sarcastic and charming. And I love Bay, she's like my twin lol. I just love Lynn and can't wait to see what's next!!❤️📖✈️
About the author
Lynn Painter is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, The Do-Over, Betting on You, Mr. Wrong Number, The Love Wager, Nothing Like the Movies, Fake Skating, and Trust Fall. She lives in Nebraska with her husband and pack of wild children, and when she isn’t reading or writing, odds are good she’s guzzling energy drinks and watching rom-coms. You can find her at LynnPainter.com, on Instagram @LynnPainterBooks, on X @LAPainter, and on TikTok @WesBennettsMom.
Lynn Painter is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Better Than the Movies, The Do-Over, Betting on You, Mr. Wrong Number, The Love Wager, Nothing Like the Movies, Fake Skating, and Trust Fall. She lives in Nebraska with her husband and pack of wild children, and when she isn’t reading or...
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