Hedging Your Bets

By: Jayne Denker

Narrated by: Katelyn Levering, Nick Mondelli

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?

©2024 Jayne Denker (P)2024 Dreamscape Media

A little corny, but fun!

I enjoyed listening to this novel very much! A feel-good story with relatable characters, however contrived the plot may be. If you’re looking for something light and fun, I recommend this audiobook!

Relatable content

I definitely related to Gillian in every way and loved the way she was portrayed. However, I didn't love the narrators - annoyingly twangy accents. I got through it, but oof - glad it's over. I enjoyed how everything turned out in the story but there's zero spice 😭 If you like Life Time romcom movies, this is for you.

Banter 10/10

A happy read with heart. I loved seeing Gillian’s confidence and the very real feelings women go through.

well narrated

this book had a great story line. the characters were well thought out and orchestrated in the stoey

Cute rom com

Definitely didn’t like the end with her inner voice. Up until that moment I was hooked. Cute story.