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saschadarlington's review
2.0
This book seemed like a good fit for me but I couldn't get into it. I couldn't relate to the characters. Despite the fact that I wanted to persevere because it gets so many good reviews, I just couldn't.
A DNF around 1/3 of the way through.
A DNF around 1/3 of the way through.
pageswithpayten's review
4.0
Thank you NetGalley, Entangled Publishing and Tawna Fenske for gifting me an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review!
Exes Tony Warren and Kayla Gladney have never let their past keep them from being best friends. Even though their relationship didn’t work out, their chemistry still burns white hot and their bond is still strong. After yet another breakup and a very drunken night, Kayla and Tony take off on a roadtrip to find Tony’s exes and ask them the big question: What went wrong? The more exes they visit and the more miles they cover, the clearer it becomes that they are a lot more than just friends. A childhood of trauma and inconsistency has left Tony with serious commitment issues and goals of getting married and starting a family are keeping Kayla from settling. Can they meet in the middle and make it work?
I’m such a sucker for a second chance romance and the friends to lovers trope that I was instantly down to read this one! Just a Little Bet is the second book in Tawna Fenske’s ‘Smokejumper’ series and I had no problem reading this as a read alone. There wasn’t a lot of fire talk in this book besides mentioning that being Tony’s career, but the author does mention that in her end adkowledgments and says book one lays that info out better.
There were a few moments I found hard to believe, but for the most part I really liked this one! Tony and Kayla have fantastic chemistry and their banter kept some of the heavier subjects this book tackles from weighing the story down too much. WARNING: the intimate scenes are spicy! The book felt quick and was super easy to get into but you still get to know the characters and finish feeling like the story was completed! I ended this feeling happy for these two and is there anything more you could ask for from a romance?
Exes Tony Warren and Kayla Gladney have never let their past keep them from being best friends. Even though their relationship didn’t work out, their chemistry still burns white hot and their bond is still strong. After yet another breakup and a very drunken night, Kayla and Tony take off on a roadtrip to find Tony’s exes and ask them the big question: What went wrong? The more exes they visit and the more miles they cover, the clearer it becomes that they are a lot more than just friends. A childhood of trauma and inconsistency has left Tony with serious commitment issues and goals of getting married and starting a family are keeping Kayla from settling. Can they meet in the middle and make it work?
I’m such a sucker for a second chance romance and the friends to lovers trope that I was instantly down to read this one! Just a Little Bet is the second book in Tawna Fenske’s ‘Smokejumper’ series and I had no problem reading this as a read alone. There wasn’t a lot of fire talk in this book besides mentioning that being Tony’s career, but the author does mention that in her end adkowledgments and says book one lays that info out better.
There were a few moments I found hard to believe, but for the most part I really liked this one! Tony and Kayla have fantastic chemistry and their banter kept some of the heavier subjects this book tackles from weighing the story down too much. WARNING: the intimate scenes are spicy! The book felt quick and was super easy to get into but you still get to know the characters and finish feeling like the story was completed! I ended this feeling happy for these two and is there anything more you could ask for from a romance?
jcmbank's review
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
ritareadstrash's review
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
I received an E-ARC from Entangled, in exchange for my honest review.
I liked it, and the steamy scenes were definitely steamy. But, the balance of the pace felt off to me. We spent so long alluding to what could be Tony's relationship issue, but it all wrapped up very fast and very neat.
I know this is normally great however some of the issues tackled, i.e., decades of emotional abuse, would take far longer than 8 weeks to completely turn the tide.
I liked it, and the steamy scenes were definitely steamy. But, the balance of the pace felt off to me. We spent so long alluding to what could be Tony's relationship issue, but it all wrapped up very fast and very neat.
I know this is normally great however some of the issues tackled, i.e., decades of emotional abuse, would take far longer than 8 weeks to completely turn the tide.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
anagaby2997's review
5.0
4.5/5
It was so good! I loved their relationship. I liked the roadtrip and their journey to figure their feelings out. The family drama was developed amazingly.
It was so good! I loved their relationship. I liked the roadtrip and their journey to figure their feelings out. The family drama was developed amazingly.
shirleycuypers's review
4.0
Original review
This book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Entangled: Amara!
Just a Little Bet is the second book in the Smokejumper series and tells the story of Kayla and Tony. Although this is the second book in the series, it can be read as a standalone.
I love second chance & best friends to lovers Romance books so when I read the synopsis of this book, I knew that I was going to like it. I really enjoyed reading the first book in the series, The Two-Date Rule, and the second book was really enjoyable too! I really liked reading about Willa and Grady again and I liked discovering Kayla and Tony’s story.
I really liked Kayla’s passion for photography, and I think she’s funny. As for Tony, I wish he’d opened up about his feelings sooner, but I guess that’s a typical man move. Besides that, I really liked Tony, he’s funny and caring. I think that Kayla and Tony are a great couple and I liked reading about them.
Just a Little Bet was a fun and fast-paced read and I really liked reading it. If I’d had more time, I would’ve finished this book in one sitting. Just a Little Bet is a quick and well written read, and I recommend reading the Smokejumper series. I’m really excited for the next book in the series!
This book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Entangled: Amara!
Just a Little Bet is the second book in the Smokejumper series and tells the story of Kayla and Tony. Although this is the second book in the series, it can be read as a standalone.
I love second chance & best friends to lovers Romance books so when I read the synopsis of this book, I knew that I was going to like it. I really enjoyed reading the first book in the series, The Two-Date Rule, and the second book was really enjoyable too! I really liked reading about Willa and Grady again and I liked discovering Kayla and Tony’s story.
I really liked Kayla’s passion for photography, and I think she’s funny. As for Tony, I wish he’d opened up about his feelings sooner, but I guess that’s a typical man move. Besides that, I really liked Tony, he’s funny and caring. I think that Kayla and Tony are a great couple and I liked reading about them.
Just a Little Bet was a fun and fast-paced read and I really liked reading it. If I’d had more time, I would’ve finished this book in one sitting. Just a Little Bet is a quick and well written read, and I recommend reading the Smokejumper series. I’m really excited for the next book in the series!
booksndoggies's review
5.0
Tawna Fenske outdid herself on this one. The characters were so down to earth and relatable which made the book even more enjoyable. Tony is so complex you can't help love him. Kayla has the soul of an angel and is so patient. I could relate to her wanting for a family and was so happy things worked out. And Fireball was the one who tied it all together. Everything about this book was perfect.
yeahorneighreviews's review
5.0
A fun, flirty romance you can bet on! Just A Little Bet is filled with witty banter, romance and will warm your heart full of laughter. This story is hilarious and filled with one outrageous moment after another, keeping you enthralled with each page. I adore a feel-good friends to more romance and this one truly hit the mark!
Blog review - https://yeahorneighreviews.blogspot.com/2020/10/just-little-bet-by-tawna-fenske.html
Blog review - https://yeahorneighreviews.blogspot.com/2020/10/just-little-bet-by-tawna-fenske.html
boss_beta's review
3.0
3.25
I liked this book quite a bit, but I felt it fell short for me in several aspects.
It didn't quite captivate me enough to make me not want to put it down.
It lacked a lot more road trip moments - especially at the end. I've said this a billion times before and I'm sure I'll say it a billion times more - GIVE US THE STUFF *AFTER* THEY GET TOGETHER!!! Seriously though, this is the problem with these books that part of a series ~bUt NOt rEaLly~ is that you're left with so many questions! I wanna know more about Connie and Bud and that whole mess; I wanna see that Oregon - Ohio road trip!; I wanna see Tony meet her parents and her sisters and her million nephews!; what happened with her book???? Like yeah she did the gallery thing but wasn't it the whole point of the road trip to take pictures for her book?
I don't regret reading this book, and I'll for sure read the next one (someday) but I wanted more of these two characters! A lot was left unsaid and open-ended and I'm not a fan...
I used to think long series and fantasies weren't for me, but maybe I do need one of those to be able to have enough of a character... And I do understand that these books can't go on forever, but... Give us a little more! Give us at least a couple of chapters of the characters being together - ACTUALLY TOGETHER, NOT TOGETHER FOR TWO MINUTES FOR DRAMA'S SAKE - before you close out the book.
I liked this book quite a bit, but I felt it fell short for me in several aspects.
It didn't quite captivate me enough to make me not want to put it down.
It lacked a lot more road trip moments - especially at the end. I've said this a billion times before and I'm sure I'll say it a billion times more - GIVE US THE STUFF *AFTER* THEY GET TOGETHER!!! Seriously though, this is the problem with these books that part of a series ~bUt NOt rEaLly~ is that you're left with so many questions! I wanna know more about Connie and Bud and that whole mess; I wanna see that Oregon - Ohio road trip!; I wanna see Tony meet her parents and her sisters and her million nephews!; what happened with her book???? Like yeah she did the gallery thing but wasn't it the whole point of the road trip to take pictures for her book?
I don't regret reading this book, and I'll for sure read the next one (someday) but I wanted more of these two characters! A lot was left unsaid and open-ended and I'm not a fan...
I used to think long series and fantasies weren't for me, but maybe I do need one of those to be able to have enough of a character... And I do understand that these books can't go on forever, but... Give us a little more! Give us at least a couple of chapters of the characters being together - ACTUALLY TOGETHER, NOT TOGETHER FOR TWO MINUTES FOR DRAMA'S SAKE - before you close out the book.