The Love Wager Lynn Painter

Hallie Piper, determined to turn her life around, embarks on a journey of self-improvement after hitting rock bottom. However, her resolve is tested when she encounters Jack, the man she sneaked out of a hotel room. Despite their mutual disinterest, they find themselves confiding in each other about their dating experiences.

As they navigate the dating scene together, they discover a unique bond and become each other's wing-persons, supporting one another through their romantic pursuits. Their friendship deepens as they indulge in post-date taco outings, finding solace in each other's company.

Feeling discouraged by their lack of success in finding love, Jack and Hallie make a wager to see who can find true love first. However, their dynamic shifts when they agree to pose as a couple at a weekend wedding. As they play the role of a couple, their pretend relationship blurs the lines of reality, and they begin to question their initial reluctance towards each other.

Caught in a whirlwind of emotions, Jack and Hallie grapple with their growing feelings and struggle to reconcile their initial reservations. Despite their best efforts to resist, they find themselves falling for each other as they confront the unexpected twists and turns of love.