Seventeen-year-old Bailey is starting a new job at a hotel waterpark when she discovers that Charlie, the cynical boy she met on a flight a year earlier, is one of her coworkers. Though they seem like complete opposites, friendship grows as they gossip about guests, track a romantic bet, and pretend to date to disrupt their parents’ awkward pleasantries. But Charlie is hiding a secret—and another bet—that could threaten everything. As Bailey begins to see him as more than a dependable friend, they must decide whether their connection can survive the truth.

Why You Should Read?

• Enjoy a lively young adult romantic comedy built around witty banter, friendship, and fake dating.
• Follow Bailey and Charlie as a playful bet gradually reveals deeper feelings.
• Explore family changes, emotional uncertainty, and the challenge of being honest with someone you trust.
• Perfect for readers who enjoy contemporary teen romance with humor and heartfelt relationship drama.

About the Author

Lynn Painter is the author of young adult and adult romantic comedies. Her work is known for witty dialogue, charming relationship dynamics, and stories that balance humor with emotional honesty. In Betting On You, she brings those qualities to a contemporary teen romance about friendship, family changes, secrets, and the uncertain line between pretending and falling in love.