Bet Me

By: Jennifer Crusie

Narrated by: Deanna Hurst

Min Dobbs knows that happily-ever-after is a fairy tale, especially with a man who asked her to dinner to win a bet. Cal Morrisey knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs. When they say good-bye at the end of their evening, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again.

But Fate has other plans, and it's not long before Min and Cal are dealing with a jealous ex-boyfriend, Krispy Kremes, a determined psychologist, chaos theory, a mutant cat, Chicken Marsala, and more risky propositions than either of them ever dreamed of, including the biggest gamble of all: real love.

©2004 Jennifer Crusie (P)2004 Brilliance Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"Hurst's voice contains an energy and exuberance that leaves little doubt that she's the perfect narrator for Crusie's heartfelt comedy of errors....[A] zesty, vibrantly told tale." ( Publishers Weekly)

Classic Romantic Comedy

Funny book - a classic romantic comedy that gets better every time. Jennifer Crusie writes the most engaging characters - people I would like to meet.

Bet Me has a realistic plot, interesting characters (family and friends), mild to moderate sex scenes, no violence and lots of laughs.

Funny, clever, and entertaining

What did you love best about Bet Me?

I loved the dialogue between the hero and the heroine. They were both very sharp and witty. The dialogue reminded me of old movies like "His Girl Friday" with Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell.

Who was your favorite character and why?

I liked the slightly overweight heroine and the slightly caddish (Is that a word--lol?) hero. Their journey to discovering that they liked, lusted, and then loved each other was one of the best that I've ever read in print. It seemed like it could really happen which is essential to a contemporary love story. The narrator's read was very good and I find myself turning to this book, out of the hundred+ audiobooks I own, for a repeat listen now and again. It is always nice to like the way one of your favorite books is being read.

Have you listened to any of Deanna Hurst’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

This was my first book by this narrator, but I've read many of Cruise's books. In this particular book, Cruise does something very interesting with some long, unbroken streams of internal thought in paragraphs. The narrator handled these really well and I was very impressed by her interpretation of the unique writing style in this book. I would definitely buy other books with this narrator.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

I would have to give a movie tag line some thought. I really liked the hero's comments about how kissing the heroine felt like "falling into her". So it would probably be something along that line.

Any additional comments?

I am an author myself. Because of that I am very picky about what I give my time to concerning reading and listening. I am also very selective about reviewing any kind of book. When I do, it's because the book has a special value to me. This book always brings a smile to my face and gives me a laugh. I bet it would do the same for you if you like romantic comedy.

Amazing!

I especially enjoyed the delightful primary and supporting characters - what a distinct and vibrant cast! This is a wonderful love story...a modern-day fairy tale. Highly recommended!

this book never gets old

loved this book. I have read it and listened to it at least 3 times. and i will be again

Loved it!

This is exactly the book I was looking for. Romance and comedy! The narrator was very good. I loved it!