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Bet Me by Jennifer Crusie - Being Child Free and the “Typical” Romantic Arcs/Tropes with Hafsah
59 minutes Posted Nov 27, 2021 at 12:33 am.
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Now I read this book just looking for a simple romance that will help me relax on the weekend. But I noticed a few different things here - these guys are child free?, she’s plus sized?, this is actually funny? 😅. But after those revelations I then went on a deep dive on the internet (mainly Reddit) to learn more about being child free and looking at typical romance arcs. So listen to Hafsah and I discuss children and romance arcs. I also blatantly stole a game from the JBU podcast (Just Between Us) so check that podcast out, WAY BETTER than mine.
TW: Weight Issues and Diet Pressure
(P.S. this is a re-record so you may hear us mention a lot of “last times”, that’s what we are referring to)
Hafsah’s Instagram - _hafsah.16
Hafsah’s podcast - https://crossleggedconversations.carrd.co
Just Between Us Podcast - https://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/just-between-us/
Goodreads Summary:
Minerva Dobbs knows that happily-ever-after is a fairy tale, especially with a man who asked her to dinner to win a bet. Even if he is gorgeous and successful Calvin Morrisey. Cal knows commitment is impossible, especially with a woman as cranky as Min Dobbs. Even if she does wear great shoes and keeps him on his toes. 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, and it's not long before Min and Cal meet again. Soon, they're dealing with a jealous ex-boyfriend, Krispy Kreme donuts, a determined psychologist, chaos theory, a freakishly intelligent cat, Chicken Marsala, and more risky propositions than either of them ever dreamed of. Including the biggest gamble of all—true love.