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When Minerva Dobbs meets the successful Calvin Morrisey over dinner, it is meant to be a bet: each will try their luck and pretend the other can’t be their match. Yet their chemistry forces a second encounter. Together, they navigate a set of colorful challenges— a jealous ex‑lover, a psychologist’s interventions, the complexities of chaos theory, and even a clever cat— all while juggling the tastes of Chicken Marsala and Krispy Kreme donuts. As the stakes climb, the wager shifts from romantic ambition to the ultimate gamble: risking their hearts for true love.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Romantic Comedy
Authors: Jennifer Crusie
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