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Bet You'll Marry Me: (Originally published in shorter form, under the title THE BET, at the end of Debbie Macomber's FAMILY AFFAIR) Kindle Edition

by Darlene Panzera (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 73 ratings
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First published as a short story in Debbie Macomber's Family Affair

In Darlene Panzera's debut full-length romance, an entire town places a bet on just whom pretty Jenny O'Brien will marry . . . and her choice surprises them all!

Marry her and win

When tall, handsome out-of-towner Nick Chandler first sets eyes on Jenny O'Brien, she's storming into the Bets & Burgers Café, wielding a broom and threatening the safety of every man in sight. Hey, he figures, she's got the right to be annoyed—the whole town seems to be laying bets on whom Jenny will marry.

Nick's annoyed as well. He didn't think he'd have to propose to romance the land away from her, but to save his sister and his ill-fated business, he jumps into the fray and bets $10,000 that Jenny will marry him.

Now the only thing stopping him from seizing her land . . . may be his own heart.

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    Avon Impulse
  5. Publication date
    December 4, 2012
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About the Author

Darlene Panzera writes sweet, fun-loving romance and is a member of the Romance Writers of America’s Greater Seattle chapter. Her career launched when her novella “The Bet” was picked by Avon Books and New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber to be published within Debbie’s own novel, Family Affair. Darlene says, “I love writing stories that help inspire people to laugh, value relationships, and pursue their dreams.”

Born and raised in New Jersey, Darlene is now a resident of the Pacific Northwest, where she lives with her husband and three children. When not writing she enjoys spending time with her family and her two horses, and loves camping, hiking, photography, and lazy days at the lake.

Join her on Facebook or at www.darlenepanzera.com.

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B007HB8E8A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Avon Impulse (December 4, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 4, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1319 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 288 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 73 ratings

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Darlene Panzera is a multi-published author, speaker, and writing coach of both sweet contemporary and Christian historical romance. Her career launched with “The Bet,” a novella included in bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s Family Affair, which led her to publish twelve more titles including The Cupcake Diaries, Montana Hearts, and novellas in Barbour’s Underground Railroad Brides, Runaway Brides, and Sew In Love collections.

Darlene is a member of RWA, the Oregon Christian Writers, and the Northwest Christian Writers Association. When not writing, she loves spending time with her husband and three kids, teaching at conferences, and feeding her horse carrots.

Learn more about Darlene at her website: www.darlenepanzera.com

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4.1 out of 5 stars
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Sheila Gallagher
5.0 out of 5 stars Good read
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2024
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Jenny is in danger of losing her family's ranch to foreclosure. She's been searching for a way to come up with the money when she learns of a bet placed on when she will marry. She goes storming into the restaurant/bar where the betting is occurring and threatens bodily harm over the betting. Nick, who owns NLC Corp and has been making offers for her ranch, sees her and bets her $10000 that he will marry her in 6 weeks. She takes the bet not knowing who he is and spends all her time avoiding him and any situation that will soften her towards him. He gets a job on her ranch. He also has secrets beyond wanting her ranch. Who will win? What happens when the secrets come out?

I enjoyed this story. I liked Jenny and Nick and most of the secondary characters. The villains are hiss-worthy. I liked how Jenny kept coming up with ideas to get the money. They might have worked had she not had Nick thwarting her at times, although it was necessary. When everything blows up, I felt bad for Jenny and Nick. Both were more involved than they expected to be. I did like how Jenny shows the townspeople what she is made of. No one can make fun of her as they did in the past.

I look forward to reading more of this author.
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Books for Breakfast
4.0 out of 5 stars Bet you'll like this one
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2015
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Jennifer Leigh O’Brien is a fiery woman. She knows what she needs to do and she is driven and determined to do it. What she doesn’t like is everyone in town betting on the outcome. This is a story of a woman fighting for her independence and the voyage she takes to understanding. After reading this, I wanted to know what happens next, a pleasure to read and something I will keep in my library to read again and again.
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JerseyReader
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved It! Couldn't put the book down!
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2013
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This is a swift-moving romance packed with action as well. This new author has a great talent with describing people, places and situations - especially the romance part of it. I was drawn into the story from beginning to end. It was very well written and I enjoyed the storyline but most of all I felt like I was living the story as I was reading it. The romantic tension between Nick and Jenny was intense from the start. With an abundance of action and drama surrounding them they quickly and secretly fall in love with each other but deny their outward feelings toward each other. Throughout the story there is cat and mouse teasing between them which really builds the romance. Truly an enjoyable romance story. I highly recommend this one!
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karen taylor
3.0 out of 5 stars Cutesy book
Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2013
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No great thought into this book but alright if you're a teenager with starry dreams and not a clue about romance
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Jennifer Conner
5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this story and can't wait for more.
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2012
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I read the shortened version on this story when Darlene Panzera was the winner of the Debbie Macomber's Make Your Dreams Come True contest and it was released in Family Affair. I loved it so much I was very excited to see it in full and expanded length.

The whole town starts laying bets on who will marry Jenny, and the last on her list is handsome, Nick Chandler. This story is a sweet and fun romance that I was cheering for the hero and heroine from the beginning to the end of the book.

I cant wait to read more by this debut author. No romance fan will be disappointed!
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C.Daley
4.0 out of 5 stars Bet You'll Marry Me
Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2013
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After reading The Bet, I was anxious for the full length version, Bet You'll Marry Me, to be released and I wasn't disappointed. This light-hearted and sweet romance is an easy, fun read. I look forward to more from this author.
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Amazon Customerz
5.0 out of 5 stars Bet you'll love this book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 13, 2012
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Jenny O'Brien is a headstrong heroine and owner of a ranch in trouble in eastern Washington. Nick Chandler is the slick, east coast businessman who has come to buy her out. This match up between two seemingly polar opposites was a lot of fun to read. It reminded me of movies I grew up with where the two major characters are at odds with each other and the banter between them is light and funny. I especially enjoyed the secondary characters--they made the small town come alive.

If you're looking for a sweet, fun romance, then Bet You'll Marry Me is it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyed reading
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2016
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Enjoyed reading about Jenny and her heritage. She is trying to save her ranch and everyone believe there is gold on her land. All the men in town are betting on who will marry her. Then Nick shows up and best her that she will marry him but she doesn't won't to marry unless it's for love. Great reading.
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