Love Wager

Description

– “The Love Wager” by Lynn Painter is a romantic comedy about two friends, Hallie and Jack, who make a bet to see who can find true love first.
– They become each other’s wingmen, sharing dating app experiences and even pretending to be a couple for a wedding, blurring the lines between friendship and romance.
– The story explores the journey of their fake dating scenario as they struggle to remember why they aren’t actually together in real life.

Key Features:
The Bet:
Hallie and Jack, newly single, match on a dating app after a one-night stand and decide to make a wager on who can find love first.
Wingmen and Dating:
They become each other’s support system, sharing dating app experiences and even coordinating dates at the same restaurant, ready to ditch and get tacos if things go south.
Fake Dating:
They agree to be each other’s fake dates for Hallie’s sister’s wedding, which leads to the blurring of the lines between their friendship and a potential romantic relationship.
Tension and Confusion:
As they pretend to be a couple, they begin to question their initial decision to avoid dating each other, struggling to remember why they weren’t actually together.
Romance and Resolution:
The story follows their journey as they navigate their fake dating scenario, ultimately leading to a romantic resolution.