Ergebnis für "The Bet" in Liebesromane

He thinks he's god's gift to women. She thinks he's a sex-mad jerk. For $10K he'll prove he can win her over. Arrogant. Womanizing. Jerk. Xavier Stone has been called many things, and he's proud of most of them. Driving a Ferrari 488, living in Tribeca, and running businesses that spit out $$$, he's living the dream. He can, and often does, have any woman he wants. Except for Isabel Laronde. That chick is something else. And right now, she's not interested. Failing to attract her attention, Xavier seeks to prove himself by placing a bet: $10K to win Isabel over and to get her into his bed.

When it comes to life's fun and games, always know: The rules. What's at stake. When to quit. Wise words from...well...my fortune cookie. But wise words, nonetheless.

Hochzeiten sind romantisch, stilvoll und alles andere als der passende Anlass für eine Wette. Oder? Die Eishockeyspieler der Portland Devils sind für ihre Wetten bekannt. Je verrückter, desto besser. Das gilt auch für die Einsätze. Dass die Jungs ausgerechnet auf der Hochzeit ihres Goalies Toby eine veranstalten, ist mehr als gewagt. Diese Tatsache ist dem Flügelspieler Durand durchaus bewusst, trotzdem hält ihn das nicht davon ab, mitzumachen. Schließlich stehen seine Chancen zu gewinnen überraschend gut. Dumm nur, dass die hübsche Brautjungfer Melody all seine Pläne durcheinanderbringt.

John Connelly führt ein Leben auf der Überholspur und schreckt vor keiner Herausforderung zurück. Der erfolgsverwöhnte Unternehmer ist siegessicher, als seine Freunde Bo und Liam mit ihm wetten, innerhalb von neun Monaten die Frau fürs Leben zu finden. Denn es gibt eine Frau, die er nie vergessen hat: Sophie, die Ex-Freundin seines Bruders Cameron.

There are only three things in life I’m passionate about: my family, sports, and hating Archer Holloway. He’s the most prolific associate at the firm and out earns everyone at our level. Plus, he’s annoyingly good-looking and is somehow able to charm everyone. Everyone except me. His athlete roster might be impressive, but his tactics for signing clients can be questionable at best. So, when the chance arises to stealthily pitch to someone he’s gunning for, I don’t hesitate. Two can play at this game.

Pech im Spiel, Glück in der Liebe? Wenn es eine Sache außer ihrer dunklen Vergangenheit gibt, die Rose und Levi gemeinsam haben, dann ist es Poker. Sie wurde mit einer besonderen Gabe geboren, er hat weltweit in Casinos gespielt, um eines Tages der Beste zu sein. Nur einer steht ihm dabei im Weg: Tito Ferragni. Doch Levi ist sich sicher, dass sein Erzfeind betrügt. Er schmiedet einen Plan, denn nur einer kann die Weltmeisterschaft in Las Vegas gewinnen. Dafür hat er sich eine Geheimwaffe besorgt: Die hübsche, raffinierte Rose weiß immer ganz genau, wer blufft.

Sie glaubt an Liebe auf den ersten Blick. Er an Scheidung auf den zweiten. Connor ist Scheidungsanwalt aus Überzeugung. Die Ehe ist seiner Meinung nach nur für Greencards und Steuervorteile nützlich. Anziehung und Körperchemie? Klar. Seelenverwandtschaft und Traumfrau? Schwachsinn. Genauso wie die verdammte Partneragentur, die ein paar Häuser neben seiner Kanzlei einzieht, und das Blaue vom Himmel verspricht. Ihre Anführerin: Eine viel zu vorlaute Psychologin, die ihn mit jedem spöttischen Lächeln und Wort zur Weißglut bringt.

Exiting professional figure skating after a decade of touring, Meredith Bennett settles in Chicago to start a coaching career… and to start a life, one with a future. At her new rink, she's required to give trial lessons before taking on students. But after her first lesson with a little girl named Lucy, she gets off the ice to talk to the parents, just to get a sucker punch from the past. Because the man that Lucy just ran up to… the man that she just called "dad"… is the only guy she ever loved. And now, he's clenching his jaw and handing her a crisp $100 bill.

Min Dobbs knows that happily-ever-after is a fairy tale, especially with a man who asked her to dinner to win a bet. Cal Morrisey knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs. When they say good-bye at the end of their evening, they cut their losses and agree never to see each other again. But Fate has other plans.

I overhear their bet—who can get Coach's daughter in their bed first? I'm ready to bring the entire Bexley U hockey team to their knees. Instead of fleeing, I flirt. Instead of hiding, I run just so they'll chase me. Luring my father's players into a trap has a certain appeal to it. Except, Aasher isn't fooled by my feigned temptation. He has too much riding on a perfect season and has plans to join the NHL after winning the Frozen Four.

Whose brilliant idea was it to build university housing next to one of Franklin U’s most notorious party frats? I’m a real student—the kind who actually came to college to learn, not some dumb frat bro who sees Franklin U as a four-year challenge to consume the most booze and throw out the best pick-up line. Their all-hours lifestyle is driving me crazy. Not to mention, the jerks keep taking my assigned parking spot. But the worst offender might be Cory Ingram.

Hailey Mitchel wants one thing. Her boss. The only problem is he's never looked at her as more than a loyal employee. At least, not until his charming business rival, Caleb, drops into her life with an offer she can't refuse. He's willing to bet he can make her fall in love with him in a month, and if he's wrong, he'll help her find the keys to her boss's heart.

Tallulah Hayes has a bad temper but a good work ethic. Ronan Hawthorne has a world-class pedigree but wants a different life. They hate each other. They have since high school, when Ronan ghosted Tallulah on prom night. They’re not going to be friends. Unfortunately, they are going to be co-workers.

Sometimes I want to punch that smirk off Atlas McCallister's pretty face. He's cocky. A troublemaker. A pain. And, unfortunately, my stepbrother. We've been fire and kerosene since our parents got together, and to keep from exploding into fistfights, we've used challenges, dares, and bets to battle out our differences. Our past bets have been a little inappropriate—scandalous, even—but Atlas's latest bet has gone too far. Do I really believe if he loses, my straight stepbrother is gonna mess around with a guy? And not just any guy: me, his rival and nemesis?

Callista kann es kaum glauben, aber als sie das Catering auf einer Vernissage ausrichtet, wird sie von zwei attraktiven CEOs angebaggert. Gleichzeitig! Und zwar von zwei unverschämt gutaussehenden und reichen Immobilienhaien - Alexander Kade und Nicholas Vance. Die beiden scheinen sich einen Hahnenkampf zu liefern, und Callista soll die Trophäe sein. Solche arroganten und oberflächlichen Womanizer können ihr gestohlen bleiben. Diese Snobs sollen ihre Rivalität gefälligst ohne sie ausfechten. Doch auf einmal tauchen sowohl Alexander als auch Nicholas immer wieder in Callistas Leben auf.

Trina Lee would sell her own mother’s house out from under her if it meant securing a sale, no joke. Her reputation as a ruthless deal closer and her record sales year in Boston’s luxury property market should’ve landed her Realtor of the Year, so when the award goes to new girl rival Kendall Yates, Trina is left speechless. And, okay, turned on.

Lauren Calloway can’t get a date, her newly lovestruck bestie is never around, and she just blew a major deal at her luxury real estate job. So, a one-night stand with an attractive stranger seems like the perfect distraction and the immediate gratification she’s lusting for.

The bet was simple. You draw a name from the hat. That's the girl you have to seduce. The girl you have to make fall head over heels in love with you. It wasn't hard for him to do, in fact, it was something he did all the time. He was known for breaking hearts. Sex was just that, sex. And it didn't take him very long to get a woman on her back. And then he drew her name: Jules Peterson. His former best friend, first kiss, and first love. She shattered his heart into a million pieces three years ago. She left him right when he needed her most.

Of all the names I’ve been called in Manhattan, “good guy” has never been one of them. But that’s what I have to become the day my father’s law firm, sexy lawyer Violet Keats, a salacious scandal, a hot new court case, and one unlucky bet fall into my lap. Being “the boss” has never been harder. Being office enemies with Violet Keats? Never hotter. But then one night - and one gamble - change everything. I guess earning that “good guy” title is going to be much harder than I thought....

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