Book Review - Blind Date Bet

Blind Date Bet
Nicole Flockton
January 2019

Never say never… 

After loving and losing a soldier once, Isabella Knowles made a vow: No more military men. She’s rebuilt her life and has a classroom full of fifth graders to love, which is more than enough even though her father doesn’t agree. When he sets her up on a blind date, she only goes to humor him -- never dreaming that the man she meets will tempt her to break her one rule. 

In theory, Ethan Masters is not opposed to the wife, kids and house with a white picket fence. But he loves his career as a K-9 handler in the air force, and a dream promotion dangles before him like dog tags. While contemplating his future, he accepts a drunken bet for a blind date, never dreaming that the captivating woman fits perfectly into his ideal, all-American dream. Only one problem. She's gun-shy about all things military. 

Can Ethan prove to Isabella love is worth the risk? 

Between The Pages 
I saw the cover of this book and immediately wanted to read it. Without seeing his face, the guy on the cover reminded me of Jason, the hunky guy, from General Hospital. The story line is written well with Isabella afraid to get involved with a military man, but upon meeting Ethan their attraction is instant. Their chemistry heats up the pages and leads to a sensual rendezvous. There are several interesting plot aspects within this story with Ethan’s promotion offer and Isabella’s relationship with her father. I wanted Isabella to stop flipping the switch on and off with Ethan and for him to not give up so easily. I also wanted more of Sam, the K-9 dog, to be further involved in the story. But the story had an easy flow and had a nice surprise at the end. Blind Date Bet was an enjoyable weekend read and the first book I’ve read by this author. I look forward to Next Door Knight which is book two in the Man’s Best Friend series and stars Ethan’s roommate, Caleb who the author did good job leaving subtle hints and making me curious about this secondary character.

Rating
4 Stars