How To Get Even

Pippa Roscoe

Tropes include: enemies to lovers, workplace romance, revenge plots and ride or die friendships.

The premise of this story is unique: four strangers meet randomly and connect over being jilted by their exes. They then decide to split up and enact revenge on each other's past loves. This particular storyline follows Bella as she targets Astrids ex, Chase, an artist turned gallery manager.

This story, while slow to start, ends up being a funny and endearing look into the art world in NYC. The chemistry between the FMC and MMC is terrifically captured and I honestly struggled at the beginning to see where the story would lead to.

Thanks Netgalley and Pippa Roscoe for this great read!

This is a sharp, playful, and satisfying revenge-romance that brings the heat and heart in equal measure. As the second installment in The Karma Club series, it easily stands alone while offering enticing glimpses of the wider sisterhood between the heroines. Bella, the poised socialite with a jilted past, is a standout protagonist—clever, daring, and finally embracing her inner rebel as she takes on Chase, the charming but morally dubious gallery director. The chemistry between Bella and Chase crackles, and their dual POVs lend nuance to their evolving dynamic. Bella’s transformation from “Good Bella” to “Bad Bella” is both empowering and entertaining, and her salty sabotage tactics are laugh-out-loud clever. Chase, meanwhile, proves to be more than just a target—his artistic vulnerability and emotional guardedness make him a surprisingly layered counterpart. Their relationship growth feels organic, with Bella encouraging authenticity in him just as he inspires boldness in her.

A refreshing blend of female camaraderie, sizzling romance, and second chances, How to Get Even is a delightful page-turner with a strong, smart heroine at its core.

Soo third person pov ruined it. As for the spice….it felt creepy. In theia person it feels like someone it watching them. Soo that kinda ruined the book.
I loved the girls friendship.
WTF was people giving chase a hard time for being upset and betrayed after Bella got that report out??? HE HAS A RIGHT TO BE. But ofc, he’s the asshole for having feelings.
Bella annoyed me quite a bit throughout the book aswell.
Paige broke every THE rule of girl code and got with Bella’s EX FIANCÉ WHO LEFT HER AT THE ALTER AND MESSAGED HER THEY ARE OVER!!!
The two stars are for chase🩷✨💋

The Karma Club series is about a group of women who meet at an airport when all flights are shut down due to a snowstorm. Each woman was wronged by a man and, after several adult beverages, they decided to get revenge for each other. In How to Get Even, Bella takes on Chase, an artist who is now working as a gallery director. When Astrid was dating Chase, she found out she was the other woman when his wife tracked them down at a hotel and let her know that the charming man she was dating was actually married. Bella, a socialite who was jilted at the altar, has always been "Good Bella" and worked hard to make sure she didn't make waves. Now, with her job as communications director and secret task of ruining Chase's reputation and sanity, she gets to also be "Bad Bella." "Bad Bella" is so much fun and a genius at revenge - she actually randomly changes some of the sugar packets in Chase's office for salt! Her plan is to get in, make herself indispensable, and then leave to go work at her parents' foundation after the gallery opening.

While this is book #2 in the series, it was the first one I read and it can easily stand alone (although I have already gotten the first book since I liked it so much!). It is told from both main characters' POVs. The chemistry between Bella and Chase is amazing and the secondary characters are well written as well. Bella is absolutely diabolical and I absolutely loved her. The group of women stay close through texting and chatting so you get glimpses into what I suspect is happening in the other books. While Bella is starting to relish her "bad" side, Chase is encouraging her to be herself and not be scared to voice her opinion. He grew up with a father who believed in keeping your feelings to yourself so he mainly released them in his art and hasn't been able to paint in quite awhile. He is temperamental and moody but Bella helps him open up more. I really enjoyed the premise of the series and that it focused on the women's friendship as well as the relationship between Bella and Chase.

3/5 ⭐️

ARC review!

“What if we took it upon ourselves .. to exact a little revenge.”

I was very excited to receive an ARC of How to Get Even. The premise was very much a John Tucker Must Die / The Other Woman vibe.

Four strangers meet at an airport, realize they have something in common (shitty exes) and decide to enact revenge on each others exes.

The premise was a lot of fun and I really liked the four female characters! I will be excited to check out all of their books! You can kind of predict where the story is going, but it’s still a fun and quick read!

I liked Chase, but he could have saved a lot of trouble for everyone by just communicating. I also wish he was a little more upset when the reveal happened.

The POV changes were a little confusing. It seemed to started by switching after paragraph breaks, but then later it would switch in the middle of paragraphs. I also noticed the wrong last name was used for a character once and it gave me a chuckle.

Overall, the book was enjoyable! I really loved the premise and the characters, but some parts fell a little bit flat.

It was definitely an interesting romance read. It was cute. Not really my type of a book like this enemies friends kinda ex to lovers. Would recommend to my friends. Good read.

What another amazing read.
These ladies are such fun hilarious strong women and I’m here for it.
This is the second book in the karma club books and it didn’t disappoint.
Again notes were taken. Some of the things were so clever and sly it was brilliant and funny to play out.
This one follows Bella who is acting out karma on chase for his girlfriend finding out he is actually already married. Some of the things Bella comes up with are genius and absolutely hilarious when they are played out.
I really want to be in the karma club. These ladies are having so much fun it’s brilliant.

I would like to thank Netgalley and Boldwood Books for a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book in the 4 book multi author series. It deals with Bella and Chase (Astrid’s ex).

This was enjoyable and I’m looking forward to the next book.

A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was relatively quick and easy read. I loved the plot behind this book on how the women are thrown together through a coincident and after a little time talking about their shared life experiences decide they are going to get revenge. I'm not a give fan of miscommunication and this was the biggest trope. the first half of the book was the miscommunication, and the 2nd half was the making up of the revenge. I think I would've been able to swallow this if the book didn't end with a third act breakup. I think for someone who enjoys these tropes and more it would be a good read I just feel it wasn't my forte. Not to mention I wouldn't call this book spicy. It was mild at best.

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for me honest review.

My thoughts;

This is the second book I have read from the Karma Club series and I love the fact that from book 1 we meet all of the main characters and each book follows a different woman and her revenge story. Bella is someone I would want as a friend, this book is fun, spicy and lighthearted, such an easy read and perfect for holiday reading!

Featuring:

💕Close proximity
💕Enemies to lovers
💕Spicy
💕Funny

If you love dramatic romance with a fierce heroine, sizzling tension, and the ultimate revenge-turned-romance plot then give it a try

Bella Carmichael's a socialite that thought she was marrying the perfect guy when he leaves her at the alter by a text. Now six months later Bella is returning home for the holidays when she gives her seat away on the last plane leaving Chicago. Bella heads to Just Deserts and meets 3 other women who have had their hearts broken. After drinks and cake they plot to get even with the men that did them wrong. Bella's target is Chase Miller a famous artist and is now the working as a director for a new galley. Bella has all her plans down on how to ruin Chase's life and career. Bella never counted on falling for Chase's charms in the process. This is book 2 in The Karma Club series. While I haven't read the first book yet in the series you can follow along just fine. I would like to thank both NEtGalley and Boldwood Books for letting me read an advanced copy of this novel.

Book Title: How to Get Even
Author: Pippa Roscoe
Tropes: Enemies to Lovers, Revenge Plan, Forced Proximity, Opposites Attract, Tortured Artist, Rule Follower vs. Chaos, He’s her Boss, Workplace Romance
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice Level:🌶️🌶️ (Low – Very slow burn, with one steamy moment late in the story)
Format: eARC

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🤩The Vibe:
This book delivers a sleek, dramatic setup with strong tension in theory, but it takes a long time to build. Bella is all rules, control, and careful planning; Chase is her opposite—an emotionally wounded artist with a serious grudge. The premise of a calculated revenge plan turning into something deeper is intriguing, and there’s a lot to appreciate about the emotional arcs. That said, for an enemies to lovers story, the chemistry didn’t ignite until much later than expected. If you’re okay with a very slow burn and love stories where characters slowly unravel each other’s walls, this one might work better for you.

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👩‍❤️‍👨Main Characters:
Bella: Corporate, put-together, and strategic. She lives by the rules—but maybe she’s starting to wonder who made them and why she’s following them. Her growth into someone more emotionally honest was one of the highlights.

Chase: A brooding artist with pain in his past and revenge in his heart. His journey from cold detachment to real vulnerability was satisfying, even if it took a while to fully connect with him.

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💕What We Loved:
• A solid revenge plot that flips into something tender and surprising.
• The emotional depth in both character arcs—especially Bella’s self-discovery.
• The rich, artistic setting that added a layer of beauty and atmosphere.

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🚫What Didn’t Work for Me:
• The enemies-to-lovers tension took too long to simmer—there was almost no physical spark until the 70% mark.
• The romance didn’t feel central early on, which might disappoint readers looking for fast-paced tension.
• Pacing lagged in the middle; we wanted more stakes, sooner.

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💬Favorite Quote:
Chase was sneaky, hoarding his charm until you least expected it, so when you were hit with it, it was sudden, unexpected, and much harder to defend against.

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🤔Final Thoughts:
How to Get Even had a compelling setup with a slow emotional payoff. While the tension builds at a glacial pace, the character development—especially the contrast between Bella’s controlled world and Chase’s raw passion—keeps it grounded. If you’re looking for an artsy, thoughtful take on revenge and romance, and don’t mind waiting for the heat, this one might still be worth your time.

I had no idea what to expect going into this book. It gave enemies to lovers vibe which definitely delivered!! The way these two clash while having to work together was amazing!!

The Fmc Bella was amazing at getting revenge on the Mmc Chase… she managed to swap sugar for salt, mess up his chair and gain access to his computer.

Chase had great character development and was able to make amends for past grievances.

I enjoyed the slow burn chemistry between the two and how well they transitioned from enemies into lovers. It was such a lovely romance!

I loved the revenge plot of the story! There was a lot of the miscommunication trope but it was pretty well done so I didn’t mind. The characters had a lot of depth to them and I appreciated the buildup of character development. I would say this was an okay read.

This book was an emotional roller coaster. The romance developed very nicely throughout the book. And the plot was very interesting.

I really wanted to love this one, especially after enjoying the previous book, but I struggled to stay engaged. The pacing felt slow and I had a hard time connecting with the female main character, which might just be a “me” thing, but it did affect how invested I felt.

There were definitely some sweet, creative moments that showed the potential of their connection (I loved chapter 22!) and the ending was cute. But overall, the emotional stakes felt low.

I also feel like this book might work better as a tandem read with The Payback Plan. Knowing certain things in advance took away some of the suspense and impact for me, which may have worked differently if I had read them side by side.

That said, I’m still curious about the next installment. I enjoy the world these authors have built and I’d love to see what happens next.

This romance novel delivers all the feels you'd hope for—tender moments, emotional depth, and just the right amount of tension. The chemistry between the main characters is palpable, and their journey from strangers (or friends, or enemies!) to something deeper feels both believable and heartfelt. The writing is engaging, with just enough detail to pull you into their world without slowing the pace. Whether you're a die-hard romance fan or just dipping your toes into the genre, this book offers a charming escape filled with love, growth, and a satisfying happily-ever-after.

This book reminds me of the movie, Horrible Bosses.
FMC - Bella and MMC - Chase.
I had a bit of a tough time getting into the book as it began, but it got better as the plot went along further.
Characters were well-developed and connected with the characters from book 1 well. I do think you need the background from book 1 to be able to enjoy this book adequately. For me (only my opinion), this struggles as a standalone.
Nevertheless, this is a cute story. There was some playful/fun banter.
Pace of the plot was okay for me- it did drag on just a bit in certain areas of the plot. The plot was structured well for the most part.
I do recommend reading book 1 first!
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC!

This book is part of a series surrounding four women where each book focuses in one one of their love stories. The plot is unique as they are all each falling in love after setting out for revenge.

The idea here reminded me a bit of the Horrible Bosses movie. They each want revenge on the “wrongdoings” from a man & decide to find it for one another. Bella is the FMC and is tasked with pursuing artist turned gallery director Chase. Astrid in their girl gang was led to believe he had been married while they were together so Bella sets out to destroy Chase Miller by first getting a job at his new gallery.

As they work to get the gallery up and running she starts out with harmless pranks like switching salt to sugar in his coffee, but what happens when she might have gone too far & has found out that they didn’t have the full story on what went down between him and her friend after all?

Thank you Netgalley & Boldwood Books for the ARC :)