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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a tender and aching tone that will resonate with The Love Wager fans.
10 Best Books Like The Love Wager
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The best books like The Love Wager are:
- 1People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry0
- 2The Royal Treatment by Melanie Summers4.4
- 3The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren4.4
- 4Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating by Christina Lauren4.4
- 5Just for the Summer by Abby Jimenez0#3
- 6The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez0
- 7Throne Off Course by Hailee Carmel4.4
- 8Mr. Wrong Number by Lynn Painter3.7
- 9Happy Place by Emily Henry3.9
- 10Beach Read by Emily Henry4.0
When Hallie makes a bet with her neighbor Jack about who can find love first, their competitive fake relationships at a wedding lead to unexpected real feelings
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Why you'll love it:
This romance shares a playful and heartwarming tone that will resonate with The Love Wager fans.
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This romance shares a tender and hopeful tone that will resonate with The Love Wager fans.
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This romance shares a witty and heartwarming tone that will resonate with The Love Wager fans.
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Why you'll love it:
Another Lynn Painter book — if you love their writing style, this is a natural next pick.
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This romance shares a bittersweet and raw tone that will resonate with The Love Wager fans.
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Quick Comparison: Books Like The Love Wager
| Book | Author | Rating | Year | Pages | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| People We Meet on Vacation | Emily Henry | 0 | 2021 | 395 | Closest match |
| The Royal Treatment | Melanie Summers | 4.4 | 2017 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Soulmate Equation | Christina Lauren | 4.4 | 2021 | — | Similar vibes |
| Josh and Hazel's Guide to Not Dating | Christina Lauren | 4.4 | 2018 | — | Similar vibes |
| Just for the Summer | Abby Jimenez | 0 | 2024 | — | Similar vibes |
| The Friend Zone | Abby Jimenez | 0 | 2019 | — | Similar vibes |
| Throne Off Course | Hailee Carmel | 4.4 | 2025 | 374 | Similar vibes |
| Mr. Wrong Number | Lynn Painter | 3.7 | 2022 | 350 | Same author |
| Happy Place | Emily Henry | 3.9 | 2023 | 400 | Similar vibes |
| Beach Read | Emily Henry | 4.0 | 2020 | 358 | Similar vibes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What books are most similar to The Love Wager?
The most similar books to The Love Wager are People We Meet on Vacation, The Royal Treatment, The Soulmate Equation.
What should I read after The Love Wager?
After finishing The Love Wager, readers most commonly pick up People We Meet on Vacation next. Alternatively, you might enjoy more books by Lynn Painter, such as Nothing Like the Movies.
Who writes books like Lynn Painter?
Authors similar to Lynn Painter include Christina Lauren, Tessa Bailey, Jasmine Guillory.
What genre is The Love Wager?
The Love Wager is a Romance novel by Lynn Painter, published in 2023. It features elements of Fake Dating, Bet/Wager, Wedding Setting.
How long is The Love Wager?
The Love Wager is 315 pages long.
Does The Love Wager have romance/spice?
The Love Wager has a spice level of 2/5. This book has moderate romantic content.
About The Love Wager
When Hallie makes a bet with her neighbor Jack about who can find love first, their competitive fake relationships at a wedding lead to unexpected real feelings. Painter delivers romantic comedy gold with wedding hijinks, competitive banter, and the slow realization that the perfect person has been right next door all along. A standalone rom-com that showcases Painter's evolution into adult romance, this novel explores themes of competition versus cooperation in love, the difference between settling and choosing, and how sometimes the best relationships grow from friendship and mutual challenge.