# Bet Me

By Jennifer Crusie

Profile: https://hahafiction.com/books/bet-me-3ce2d2fc/

Min Dobbs works with risk for a living, and Cal Morrisey looks like a bad one. She has overheard a wager about her before their first dinner. They plan to leave it at that, until her sister's wedding and a crowd of interested friends complicate their exit.

## What makes it funny?

Min's friends can't even offer fairy-tale dating advice without disputing whether the prince started as a frog or a toad. Kirkus also singles out the bridesmaid-dress jokes and a relationship expert whose confidence exceeds her understanding.

### The comedy at work

Min and Cal make reasonable plans to keep clear of each other. Their friends and families have their own plans, with plenty of advice to match. The sharp exchanges keep puncturing everyone's romantic expertise.

### Try this if…

A contemporary romance for readers who want friendship banter, wedding trouble and lovers surrounded by people with opinions.

### Good to know

The setup includes a sexual wager. Body-image pressure and sexual conversation also appear.

## What to expect

- Genre: Romance
- On the shelf: Contemporary romance · Romantic comedy
- Kind of humor: Banter
- Format: Novel
- Published: 2004

## Sources & further reading

- Review: [Kirkus review](https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/jennifer-crusie/bet-me)
- Author commentary: [Author book page](https://jennycrusie.com/book/bet-me)
- Author commentary: [Author bibliography](https://jennycrusie.com/about/bibliography)