Well... there’s basically no messing around here. It jumps straight into the sex. Like woah- could we character build a relationship a bit more. I know they kind of went into it as a one night stand, but woah.
Not my favourite by far.

Cute story. Although I'm not sure how much I liked the heroine changing herself, but it was a good story. I laughed out loud in several places and who can resist an Irish hero.

Really could not get into this book. Kind of hard to follow the story along. Nothing in it reached out and grabbed my attention.

I really enjoyed getting to know Cassie and Liam.
Cassie is a romance writer that keeps her job a secret from her family.. However, her sweet romances just aren't doing as well as they used to and she needs to add spice to her novels. Cassie doesn't have much experience in that regards so after her friend suggests she go and get some, she meets Liam.
Liam and his brother, Finn, own an Irish pub that their family opened years ago. Finn, who seems to constantly be in love with a new woman, bets his brother to date the next woman to walk into the bar and he'll stay single for that time. In walks Cassie. Liam is not as smooth as his brother but he can deliver. Oh how he can deliver. *swoon*
Cassie ends up learning a lot about adding some heat to her romances and about herself and her wants. Unfortunately, she has a secret. Will she be able to tell Liam and not have him hate her? Will they have a relationship or is all about their need for each other.
Some parts of this story had me at a 3 star rating but in the end I bumped it to 4. If you want a quick, steamy romance then this is one for you.
I received an ARC from NetGalley for an honest review.

Bet me to Stay by Candace Havens is a perfect romance book if you love the concept of romance writer seeks help with writing sex scenes. I was 100% here for it. So be forewarned this book is very sexy, so if that is not your thing, you should pass on this one.

I love that the concept starts out as a bet between brothers for the crotchety one (AKA the one I would be attracted to) has to date the next woman that walks into the bar for a month. And the fun one, Finn, has to swear off women for a month. Love it! Of course, in walks Cassie, a down on her luck romance writer who just so happens to be the daughter of Liam and Finn's competition. I freaking loved this concept so much. I also loved that the two of them kind of come out of their shells with each other. Cassie, in telling this burly man what she wants, and Liam, in the way he starts to actually have feelings for her. Be still my heart!

One thing I was a little confused about was Liam and Finn being Irish. The book is set in Boston, but they kind of talk with Irish slang and are written as having a slight lilt. It's not very clear at first, and I was so confused. Later Liam explains that they grew up in Ireland until his parents took over the bar. That part kind of confused me.

One very minor thing that bothered me was that Liam is written as having tattoos, but I never got to find out what they were! I love tattoos and tattoos on men, so I wanted to know what he had! I'm just gonna assume lots of Celtic stuff at this point.

I loved Cassie a lot, and I think I could relate to her about never really feeling like she got out of her childhood insecurities. Hello, I'm almost thirty and I still have a hard time believing my partner actually likes me. (For the record he's been with me for almost 9 years! And gets really mad at me when I ask "Do you still like me?") So I totally related to her in terms of her insecurities with her body and if a man like Liam would actually be into her. I loved that he gets so mad that she feels this way about herself, because he seems to prefer her curvy figure. Yay for curvy women in romance novels getting what they deserve!

This was my first book by this author, but I definitely want to check out more of her work.

Bet Me to Stay by Candace Havens a five-star read that you would bet the house on. I will be honest in parts this was only a four-star read but overall it deserves five full stars as there was just so much drama. The concept was so much fun, an author writing a risqué scenes in a bar opposite her family’s place and getting inspired not by the hot young man everyone usually falls at but the big growly brother, it should be too predictable but it just kept coming and going in ways you don’t imagine and keeping it fresher and fresher. I can only hope and imagine that the author had some autobiographical moments in the story. If you want fun and hot, then you need this story in your life.

I disliked the start of the book. The heroines romance book love scenes are tanking because she doesn't have enough experience to write a descent sex scene. The agent suggests she get more experience. First. Wtf. You don't need sexual experience to write a sex scene. I'm sorry you don't. You need alot of research and practice writing those scenes.

I hate that she was also pressured into writing sex scenes as well. If she didn't feel comfortable doing so, she's the author. It's ultimately up to her. I love a good romance book with alot of sex scenes but that doesn't mean every romance book has to have them. There are a variety of readers that like different sex levels in their books.

The book didn't get any better from here. I liked the premise of the book but not the execution. Some of the scenes were very funny but most weren't even though I think it was the authors intention to make it so. As such I do not recommend the book.

Watching his brother Finn constantly catch feelings for women, propose, and then bail, is going to lead to a disaster. Liam knows one of these days he's going to make down the aisle... which could mean that when it eventually implodes like all his other "spur of the moment" relationships, their pub could wind up in the hands of his ex.

So he decides he needs to devise a plan to get Finn away from the ladies for a bit. So he gets Finn to agree to distance himself from women for a month, with the counter offer from Finn that Liam to agree to next woman that comes into the pub on a date.

And the moment Cassie O'Brien walks into their bar Liam doesn't know what hit him...

Bet Me to Stay was an enjoyable first time read, the words were captivating, and the characters were refreshing! I loved the heated playful banter between Liam and Cassie, they had me laughing, swooning, and cheering them on the whole way through. I highly recommend you get your hands on this one, it's guaranteed to put a smile on your face, and provide you with lots of laughs!!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from NetGalley, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.

While this book had the potential to be a fun, sexy romance, for me, it unfortunately fell short. Cassie is a romance author who writes wholesome books. But this is a dying market and if Cassie wants to keep her author dreams alive, she will need to add some spice to her books. Liam, owns the pub across the street from Cassie's parents but is in danger of losing it if his brother, Finn, doesn't stop getting engaged/married and giving a piece away every time in a settlement. If Liam agrees to date the next girl who walks into the bar, Finn agrees not to date anyone for the next month and to make them sign a prenup before it goes too far. When Cassie walks into the bar looking like a homeless bag lady with 98 cats, Liam's heart sinks. But appearances can be deceptive and Cassie turns out to be quite some firecracker between the sheets. My problem was that this went from a bet, to insta lust, to non stop sex to love with such speed that my head was spinning. Cassie, a self confessed prude and novice in all things relating to the bedroom, suddenly became this extrovert who will try anything, and I mean anything. It just felt a little too fake, too rushed and too contrived. There was problems with the continuity in some places in the book and with some of the words and grammar, but I am hoping that this is something the final edits will pick up before it is released. As I said, great potential, but sadly I found it lacking.

Sorry folks but this wasn't a book in my opinion, and yes that is all it is my opinion. So after reading the blurb I was happy with my decision to request it, but it is all about sex, not I am not a prude and I do enjoy a little in my books but this didn't have a story line, what do I mean? Let me give you an example..So she is a writer but almost a virgin and her publisher/friend suggest she has a one night stand to give her books more spice because she is apparently bad at getting people inspired of hot under the collar she is about to give up her writing, She ends up in families business competition (I know I am rambling, sorry) anyhoo, she is at the bar, she meets her love interest guess what after meeting they have sex that day. She comes back next day guess what they have sex, I was bored totally not interested because it was just too descriptive, too graphic and not interesting enough, yeah deleting book, and not interested in reading more from this author.

While this book does fall under the erotic category it had lots of contemporary romance vibes to it which I really enjoyed. This story was well written and not overshadowed or hidden by the dirtier parts of the story.
While it was a quick read it really left me connected to the characters. I enjoyed this story a lot more than I intended to and I think that it is one that if you like romance novels this one should sky rocket to the top of your list. The book starts off with our main character Liam making a bet with his brother that he has to date the next
person who walks into their bar. Low and behold who crosses the threshold, but Casey. She is not a looker and in fact she looks more like a crazy cat lady however Liam is determined to win this bet. It turns out that Casey is a romance author who has never been with a man before. She its a pro at writing down feelings especially when it comes to the sexual nature of them however actually experiencing them is something that she hasn't done. Well since this is a romance book you can guess where it goes from there. Great read I found the characters simply fantastic and I loved the connection that they had with each other even though they kept saying that it was only a physical connection. Another thing that I really liked was that it wasn't to dirty
or cheesy it had just the right amount of each with out going over the top. Liam's character was amazing and I had to keep reading to see what was going to happen. Nice job this is one that fans of all genres should check out. This quick read gives you just enough to make a cute story but not enough to go overboard.

Loved this book! Thank you for the ARC! This book had everything I look for in a romance book - the perfect story/steamy scenes balance. I'm going to check out more books by Candace Havens for sure!

3.5 stars
Quick read about a Boston based Irish pub (which only mentions Boston as location and nothing else) owner, Liam who makes a bet with his brother to date the next girl who walks into the bar. Cassie walks in looking like death and immediately is the opposite for Liam.

They "non relationship" begins. What starts off as physical quickly turns into much more before they both realize it.

Liam is the best book boyfriend ever

I thought this book was wonderful. It had all the right elements. It was sexy, funny, dirty, romantic, smart, and had a strong but vulnerable female lead and a handsome and genuine male lead. It starts with a bet between two brothers that own an Irish Pub in Boston together. The older brother Liam is worried than his younger brother Finn gets engaged too often and too soon.

Liam is afraid that one of these timers Finn will actually tie the knot and end up divorced, giving part of their pub away to the ex wife. So he bets gets Finn to agree to stay away from women for a month and Finn gets Liam to agree to date the next woman to walk into the pub. The woman that walks in is a writer who has written nice tame romance novels, but needs to move into a more erotic genre.

Casey is immediately attracted to Liam and though at first he doesn’t see behind her baggie sweat pants and large sweater, he looks closer pretty quickly as she talks to him. She is unafraid to speak up. She asks for what she wants and the book starts out quickly and is fun to read. The dirty talk is humorous and jokes are hilarious. The sex is downright steamy. There is just the right blend of humor, sex, and story so there is not too much of one or the other. I really enjoyed the book and plan to read more from this author.

Cassie and Liam are two characters that I didn't want to leave behind. Cassie is funny, honest (for the most part) and in need of some good loving. Liam is a gorgeous hunk with all the right moves. Oh, and let's not forget that Irish accent!
Please, please keep writing Ms. Havens...I'm hooked!


I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Thanks to the author and publisher of #BetMeToStay and #NetGalley.

I loved this book. This is not a style I usually read. I like suspense and adventure in my books. Cassie is a author that is so unsure of herself. No self-confidence. She meets Liam and boy howdy do the sparks fly. Can these to overcome the secrets between them, to find a true love of their own? Guess you will have to read the book!

Casey Meadows is a romance author who is transitioning from sweet romances to much steamier fare. The problem is Casey isn’t very experienced and her agent lets her know that her book is a little too clinical and not very risqué. Casey leaves her agent and decides to go into the Irish pub across the street from her parents’ pub. This pub is owned by brothers Liam and Finn O’Connor. Liam is worried about his brother, who falls in love and gets engaged at the drop of a hat, will get married and lose half his share of the bar. Liam bets Finn that he cannot go a month without going out with a woman. Finn agrees, only if Liam dates the next woman that walks in the door. Of course, in walks Casey. This is the beginning of a physical relationship that let’s Casey get fodder for her book. Problem is, what starts as just a physical relationship becomes more and their secrets can potentially blow everything up. I like this book, but didn’t love it. I think my problem with this book is the instant love that occurs. These two are getting busy a lot, but not a lot of getting to know you behavior, so not buying the undying love. I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley for my honest review.

Liam makes a bet with his brother to date the first woman who enters their pub. When in walks a girl in sweats, he does not know what's in store for him.
Cassie writes romance novels but lately has gotten feedback that she needs to spice it up to keep up with the other authors and have a successful career. However, Cassie has an issue - her sex scenes suck! However, when she meets a sexy pub owner Liam, who seems to be interested in her, she thinks she might have a chance as a successful romance author.
The book had potential - the idea for the plot seemed promising and fun. I really liked Cassie, she was sweet and funny. Her family did not really believe in her, so she had low self-esteem. Liam was sexy and definitely a hunk. However, it felt like the characters were not fully developed and something was missing. For example, Cassie's family does not seem supportive at all throughout the book but in the end there is a scene where her family does a full 180 and for me it just did not make sense in the context of this book.
Also, this has a major case of insta-love - the entire book takes place in a month. There were a few inconsistencies with the timeline that I noticed and hopefully it will be fixed before the book is published. This book also had a lot of sex scenes, so if you are bothered by it, it might not be your thing. I think this book could be made better with a little revising.
All in all, it is a quick fun read for people who like Alexa Riley and Sierra Simone.

The story of Liam and Cassie.

After he bet his brother he would date the next woman who walked in to their pub, he ends up dating Cassie and she is nothing like he first expected. But she is keeping a big secret from him, so what will happen when he finds out. She does keep trying to tell him but he just won't listen.

When she finds out about the bet with his brother what will happen?

4.5 stars! With a snort-worthy hilarious beginning, hot-flash inducing middle, and adorably sweet ending, this book kept me furiously flipping pages. I really enjoyed Liam and Cassie, individually and together, and I thought their characters were well developed and their chemistry palpable. I like stories that don't drone on for hours, and at about 3-4 hours, this was a perfect length. This was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon. (As an aside, the only reason I did not give this one a full 5 stars is because it needs some editorial attention. Since I read an ARC, hopefully the grammar issues will be cleaned up in a final proof, but there are a few timeline inconsistencies that should have been resolved during editing. C'mon, editing team; this author is a great storyteller--you need to have her back by catching these distracting issues.)