The Love Wager

Gather initial thoughts and broad opinions about the book.

1. What were your favorite moments between Jack and Hallie?

2. How does this book work as a romantic comedy? What aspects of the comedy, or the romance, did you most appreciate?

3. How does this novel compare to the first in the series, Mr. Wrong Number? What similarities or changes do you see between that novel or other of Painter’s novels, like Better Than the Movies or The Do-Over?

Encourage readers to connect the book’s themes and characters with their personal experiences.

1. How does The Love Wager compare to other romantic comedies you’ve seen or watched? What are some of the conventions you think are most successful?

2. How did you respond to Jack and Hallie’s fear that introducing sexual intimacy would ruin their friendship? Do you think men and women can be good friends?

3. What about Jack and Hallie’s adventures in dating resonated with you? Have you ever used an app or a different kind of matchmaking service to find dates?

4. What are your thoughts on the friends-to-lovers