The Love Wager lives up to Painter’s hype. It’s cute, funny, and endearingly romantic.”—The Review Geek All across the USA, people are showing up dead. The deaths don't appear to be connected in any way until one particular death occurs and gets the Secretary of Defense's attention. He arranges for a task force to investigate. I already know this is going to be one of my favourites of the year . . . Just perfection. I want to read this book again already' 5* READER REVIEW Hallie Piper had a night she doesn’t want to remember and decides to turn over a new leaf. She’s ready for one steady boyfriend and to start a real relationship. She gets a new wardrobe, haircut, and attitude. I LOVED this book! Read this if you love: fake dating, bookish/Jane Austen inspired banter, heroes who fall first, flirty texts, dual POV' 5* READER REVIEW

Because as they pretend to be a couple, they struggle to remember why dating for real was a bad idea to begin with . . . An adorable, perfect read that I would happily fall in love with again and again and again' 5* READER REVIEW I had an absolute blast reading this book! I was consistently laughing out loud . . . This book is fun and entertaining and I didn't want to put it down' 5* READER REVIEWAfia is masterful at capturing Harlem in the twenties, sweeping the reader away to the glamour. The fashion, the language, the clubs - her worldbuilding is lush, while at the same time authentic. I don't know that much about this period of history, but I never doubted a single detail of this amazing book. There is something about Lynn Painters writing that is so addictive and you can't help but fly through her books because you just don't want to put the book down' 5* READER REVIEW

Ms. Painter brings us another riotous YA Rom-Com with The Do-Over. Emile Hornby is spending Valentine’s Day, self-soothing with a quart of Ben & Jerry’s, chocolate, of course. The whole day was a dump including losing a much needed scholarship, hearing her parents are splitting up, and she totally caught her boyfriend cheating on her. On Valentine’s Day! Self-soothing with with consolation ice cream was all she could do. So she goes to bed feeling horrible about her life. Everything with him was great, but it was great in the way a Hallmark Christmas movie was great. Everything looked perfect—the clothing, the setting, the words—but none of it felt . . . real.”There's no word yet on who will pen the screenplay for The Wager, but Dan Friedkin and Bradley Thomas are set to produce for Imperative Entertainment, along with Scorsese for Sikelia Productions, and DiCaprio and Jennifer Davisson via their Appian Way Productions, while Richard Plepler of Eden Productions is attached to executive produce the film adaptation. Not only did DiDomizio create a multifaceted, relatable main character (flawed in the very best ways), but he dragged a magic wand over the entire cast and made them utterly unforgettable. (The book sent me down a rabbit hole of searching archives of ESPN- The Body Issue, so be warned. ;)

Seriously, though, this book is too delightful for words. I think I DM'd the author WHILE I was reading that it should be marketed as "Emily Henry BUT GAY" and I still sta Everything Elizabeth Everett said (read her review because it is perfection)!!! Two people make a wager on who can find love first, not realizing what they should be betting on is each other, in this new romantic comedy by Lynn Painter, New York Times bestselling author of Mr. Wrong Number.Smart, sexy, and downright hilarious. Mr Wrong Number is an absolutely pitch-perfect romantic comedy' CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of THE UNHONEYMOONERS Read more Look Inside Details A fun, flirty, and timely read from Painter ( Mr. Wrong Number), with likable characters to boot.”— Library Journal The next morning she wakes up with fuzzy memories of her DONC. To her horror, Emile realizes her DONC was not without consequences. The universe has ended her predictable repetition of Valentine’s Day and she wakes to the horror of finding out now she’s in deep trouble. She’s having to answer some serious consequences for her frolic of DONC.

Scorsese and DiCaprio have teamed up on several films since their first collaboration on Gangs of New York in 2002. That initial project was followed by The Aviator, The Departed, Shutter Island, The Wolf of Wall Street, and Killers of the Flower Moon, which is also based on a non-fiction book by Grann. In addition, Scorsese directed DiCaprio in a short promotional film for a casino resort in China. Painter follows up Mr. Wrong Number with an equally cute friends to lovers romance…Their equally filthy sense of humor makes their connection feel real and their game of constant one-upmanship is a lot of fun. Painter’s fans won’t be disappointed.”— Publishers WeeklyThe Love Wager by Lynn Painter is the second book in her Mr. Wrong Number series. It’s a delightful, laugh-out-loud, romantic comedy that I enjoyed very much. Listen, Tiny Bartender.' He grabbed the plate of nachos and slid it in front of her, because they both knew she loved selecting the first chip. 'You have bewitched me body and soul, and I love you three times. Please tell me my hands are cold so we can get on with our lives already.” The most sidesplittingly funny, sexual tension-filled book I've read in a long, long time. I dare you not to fall in love!' ALI HAZELWOOD, author of THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS