A review by emileereadsbooks
Betting on the Brainiac by Melanie Jacobson

funny lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Ruby made a bet this year that she would find love for each of her roommates. And Madison isn't into this bet. So when Ruby assures her that Oliver, the tech bro, needing to rent out the club Madison is a bottle girl at to have a quiet place to work, is NOT set up, Madison agrees. 

And as Oliver and Madison spend more time in close proximity, they each let their walls down and show each other what is behind the mask they protect themselves with. 

Can they fight the feelings or will they have to surrender to the chemistry between them?
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This series continues to draw me in. I love the camaraderie between all the roommates and their significant others and neighbors. It makes me want to move into their apartment complex. 

I wasn't fully excited at first in anticipation of Madison's book. She seemed the least relatable of the roommates to me, but I came to adore her spunk. Plus how Oliver took down her defenses and got to know the real Madison behind the facade she presents to the world, was rom com perfection. Their chemistry was so sweet and undeniable. I just was rooting for them so hard!

I cannot wait for Ruby's story in this series. I think it's going to be my favorite one yet!
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This is a closed door, kisses only rom com. It is part of a series but can be read as a stand alone. 

Thanks to the author for the gifted book. All opinions are my own.