title: The Odds of Getting Even
author: Amanda Sellet
publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
publication date: July 15, 2025
pages: 320
peppers: 3 (on this scale)
warnings: none
summary: Working her job at a Hawaiian resort, Jean brings extra towels to awkward Charlie, who's staying at one of the private cabins. Though they spark an immediate connection that grows stronger every day he stays, it turns out that he has a big secret that leads him back to North Dakota without a farewell and makes her want to track him down for revenge.
tropes:
- nerdy, inexperienced man
- speaks-what's-on-her-mind woman
- secret identity
- family business drama
- vacation fling
what I liked:
- great banter
- his quirkiness
- extra characters
- lots of threads weave together
what I didn’t like: maybe a little predictable
overall rating: 4 (of 5 stars)