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"A steamy Southern romance. Bet On It might just be the sexiest book about bingo ever." - People
"Jodie Slaughter is a must-buy author, and Bet on It is a perfect example of what makes her writing delicious. Aja and Walker’s story is hot, sweet, and utterly unique, with a rock-solid emotional core." - Talia Hibbert, New York Times bestselling author of Act Your Age, Eve Brown
The first time Aja Owens encounters the man of her dreams, she’s having a panic attack in the frozen foods section of the Piggly Wiggly. The second time, he’s being introduced to her as her favorite bingo buddy’s semi-estranged grandson. From there, all it takes is one game for her to realize that he’s definitely going to be a problem. And if there’s anything she already has a surplus of, it’s problems.
In Walker Abbott’s mind, there are only two worthwhile things in Greenbelt, South Carolina. The peach cobbler at his old favorite diner and his ailing grandmother. Dragging himself back after more than a decade away, he’s counting down the days until Gram heals and he can get back to his real life. Far away from the trauma inside of those city limits. Just when he thinks his plan is solid, enter Aja to shake everything up.
A hastily made bingo-based sex pact is supposed to keep this…thing between them from getting out of hand. Especially when submitting to their feelings means disrupting their carefully balanced lives. But emotions are just like bingo callers—they refuse to be ignored.
Jodie Slaughter's Bet on It is a heart-stoppingly fun, emotional romance that will have readers falling in love until long after the last page is turned.
“Bet on It reads like the first rays of sun on your face after a long winter. I loved Aja and Walker's story about two genuinely good people who are playful and sweet to each other, helping one another heal, while also having incredibly hot sex. With standout portrayals of beautiful, generous friendships in addition to the love story, this is a book to be savored.” - Rosie Danan, author of The Intimacy Experiment and The Roommate
Praise for Bet on It:
"A steamy Southern romance. Bet On It might just be the sexiest book about bingo ever." - PEOPLE
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"An emotional sucker punch mixed with a nuanced and tender modern romance." - KIRKUS REVIEWS
"[A] beautiful romcom that handles anxiety with care." - BOOK RIOT, "24 Black Romance Books to Add to Your TBR List In 2022"
"An excellent read full of heart, sass, and steam that’s perfect for fans of Tessa Bailey and Jasmine Guillory." - LIBRARY JOURNAL
"This sexy, warmhearted rom-com [is] a fun but thoughtful gem." - PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
“Engaging and warm and a salve to anyone who has spent the summer in the South, trying to figure out how to fill the quiet summer nights." - THE WALL STREET JOURNAL
“A delight." - USA TODAY, "July's best rom-com books"
“A fun romance with a big heart, Bet on It is a winner.” - SHELF AWARENESS
"While you'll find a steamy romance within the pages, I enjoyed the tender handling of mental health struggles from both Aja and Walker's perspectives." - BUZZFEED
"Romance author Slaughter provides plenty of humor to prevent the serious challenges her protagonists grapple with from overwhelming the appealing love story. Their struggles are realistic, adding a layer of depth to a memorable story." - BOOKLIST
"[Jodie Slaughter] has been both an auto-buy and a cannot-miss author for me. Bet On It delivers on so much of what I’ve personally enjoyed from Slaughter in the past but also introduces new and compelling framing, as well as a story concept that manages to be equal parts sexy, swoony, emotional, and complex...Slaughter writes a love story that is as much about compassion and understanding between two people as it is romance and hot, hot attraction." - PASTE MAGAZINE, "The Best New Romance Books of July 2022"
"I had to include a Jodie Slaughter book on this list. Whenever she releases a new book, I cannot help but love it. I've read almost all of her books, and each day my love for her stories and writing continues to grow." - BUZZFEED, "I've Read Hundreds Of Romance Novels, And These 35 Are My Absolute Favorites"
“Bet on It reads like the first rays of sun on your face after a long winter. I loved Aja and Walker's story about two genuinely good people who are playful and sweet to each other, helping one another heal, while also having incredibly hot sex. With standout portrayals of beautiful, generous friendships in addition to the love story, this is a book to be savored.” - Rosie Danan, author of The Intimacy Experiment and The Roommate
"Jodie Slaughter is must-buy author, and Bet on It is a perfect example of what makes her writing delicious. Aja and Walker’s story is hot, sweet, and utterly unique, with a rock-solid emotional core." -Talia Hibbert, New York Times bestselling author of Act Your Age, Eve Brown
Praise for White Whiskey Bargain:
"This is a book where heat builds slowly but intensely, featuring an emotionally mature couple who don’t let their fears keep them from exploring a romance. I was pleasantly surprised to be sucked into the book, and weeks later, I’m still thinking about my favorite chapters." - Smart Bitches, Trashy Books
"White Whiskey Bargain brought a new light to my life and showed me the things that really mattered. It’s also really romantic and it has an “only one bed” trope that made me weak in the knees!" - Frolic
Praise for To Be Alone With You:
"The yearning in this novel is so real. I absolutely adored every second I was reading it." - Frolic
"To Be Alone With You packs quite the punch. It's intense, emotional, and I could drown in Jodie Slaughter's writing forever!" - The Infinite Limits of Love
