# The Love Wager by Lynn Painter (Paperback)

**The feel-good, hilarious and swoon-worthy new book from the author of _MR WRONG NUMBER_**

**'I was obsessed with Hallie and Jack right from the start'** 5\* READER REVIEW

**'Lynn Painter never fails to make the best romcoms and this was no different! This had EVERYTHING - fake dating, only one bed, jealous love interest - I loved every SECOND!'** 5\* READER REVIEW

**'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  
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After yet another disastrous date, Hallie Piper decides it's time to grow up.

She gets a new apartment, a new haircut, and a new wardrobe. But when she logs into an app to find new love, she matches with none other than Jack: the guy the wrong kind of sparks had flown with just weeks earlier.

Agreeing that they are absolutely _not_ interested in each other, Jack and Hallie realise that they're each other's perfect wing-person - and join forces in their searches for The One. They even place a wager on who can find romance first.

But when they agree to be fake dates for a wedding, all bets are off.

**Because as they pretend to be a couple, they struggle to remember why dating for real was a bad idea to begin with . . .**  
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**Readers are head-over-heels for _THE LOVE WAGER . . ._**

'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 REVIEW

**'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

**'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

**'Beautifully written,** it was **heartfelt** and a little bit emotional. The **friends-to-lovers and fake dating was amazing.** Hallie and Jack were **hilarious, I was actually laughing out loud'** 5\* READER REVIEW

'An **adorable, perfect read** that I would happily **fall in love with again and again and again'** 5\* READER REVIEW

'This was **funny and sweet** and such an **absolute joy** to read' 5\* READER REVIEW

'This book **had me hooked from start to end'** 5\* READER REVIEW

**Praise for Lynn Painter**

**'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_

**'Smart, sexy, and downright hilarious. _Mr Wrong Number_ is an absolutely pitch-perfect romantic comedy'** CHRISTINA LAUREN, author of _THE UNHONEYMOONERS_

## Details

- **Price:** 8.99 GBP
- **Vendor:** Penguin Random House
- **Tags:** All Books, Romance

## Variants

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| Default Title | 8.99 GBP | In stock |

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> Updated: 2026-09-17