Betting On You

Betting On You is a fresh YA rom-com about seventeen-year-old Bailey, who starts a new job at a hotel waterpark where past and present collide. A heartfelt, funny story of friendship, first love, and family drama, Betting On You is a perfect pick for readers who crave warmth, laughter, and a little bit of swoon. In Betting On You, the author writes with a breezy, reader-friendly voice that keeps you turning pages. Bailey and Charlie ignite a playful bet—can people of opposite sexes ever be just friends?—while the fake-dating setup spices up the tension and lets the humor and chemistry shine against the backdrop of sizzling water, summer crowds, and small-town life. The story blends humor with real-feeling moments as Bailey learns to navigate friendships, family challenges, and the messy, wonderful journey of growing up. Betting On You moves at a warm, engaging pace, delivering sharp dialogue, vivid scenes, and a cast of relatable characters. You’ll root for Bailey as she discovers what she wants, confronts a hidden truth that could change everything, and watches a budding connection with Charlie deepen—without losing sight of the everyday realities that make teen life so true-to-life. Seventeen-year-old Bailey, a first-time job at a hotel waterpark, and a reunion with an old acquaintance Fake dating premise, playful bets, and a steady thread of genuine emotion Vivid setting with warmth and a lighthearted, small-town vibe Witty dialogue, relatable teen experiences, and a hopeful, feel-good tone Character-driven journey through friendship, family dynamics, and young love Betting On You invites readers to carry Bailey’s sense of hope long after the last page, feeling inspired about love, loyalty, and the everyday courage it takes to trust what you feel. It leaves you with a comforting, uplifting belief in second chances and in the power of choosing truth, friendship, and love even when the path is uncertain.