Hedging Your Bets: A Novel

Jayne Denker

Jan 2024 · Sold by St. Martin's Griffin

About this ebook

Opposites attract in this enemies-to-lovers romantic comedy of feuding neighbors and dueling hearts from Jayne Denker, the author of The Rom-Com Agenda.

When small-town neighbors go head-to-head, better start Hedging Your Bets.

Gillian has been happily divorced for several years and, after trying a few dating apps, prefers to stay that way. Navigating her way through dates with fat shamers and lackluster men has left her with no desire to do anything other than work in her garden in her spare time. Who needs rude comments and awkward first-date conversation when soft roses and vibrant tulips are so much better?

Noah West has just moved to Willow Cove. After a rough breakup that leaves him looking to get far away, he relocates to the same small town he spent summers in as a teen—and moves right next door to Gillian. A big believer in minimalist design and that the best kind of plants are non-flowering, he knows as soon as he meets his neighbor that they are going to clash on just about everything. Now if only he could keep his eyes off her too. That might be helpful.

When a gardening contest brings out the competition in Gillian and Noah, dueling plant arrangements and fiery banter ensues. But is it possible that beneath all their differences, they might just be perfect for each other?

Ratings and reviews

Cutest friends to lovers novel. Noah and Gillian are so fun. You can just feel the simmering love emotions with each encounter. Plus, there are several nosy neighbor ladies to add to the story. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

A sweet, fun, & original story from author Jayne Denker! The author's writing style is smooth & brimming with wit, humor, & heart. I enjoyed every page of this book! This is a story that is: creative, delightful, & SO. MUCH. FUN. The speed of the plot is perfect, the author's writing style is smooth & brimming with wit, humor, & heart. I enjoyed every page of this book! The neighbor ladies are so cute and were so much to get to know! Absolutely a must read! 5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

About the author

Jayne Denker is the author of romantic comedies, including The Rom-Com Agenda and the Welcome to Marsden series. When she's not hard at work on another novel (or, rather, when she should be hard at work on another novel), she can usually be found frittering away stupid amounts of time on social media.