In the second book in a hilarious enemies to lovers romance series, readers follow socialite Bella Carmichael who is out to get revenge -- on a stranger’s ex. Having met three other recently humiliated women at the airport and formed the Karma Club, Bella is chosen to get revenge on artist Chase Miller for cheating on her new best friend. Getting a job at his almost-open art gallery, Bella must make herself indispensable and chip away at both his professional reputation and personal sanity, but the constant proximity and tension really gets to Bella, who realizes that there might be more to the story than she knows. A brilliant continuation of this fun series, readers will love exploring this new relationship and their personal and professional dynamics. The chemistry between the characters really pulls readers into the story, and the tropes really sell the drama and their relationship. The authors have worked well together to ensure the tropes and dynamics overlap despite sharing the origins of the four relationships in the series, and this successfully connects the series together in some fun ways. Fun, spicy, and entertaining, readers will absolutely love Pippa Roscoe’s newest book and contribution to the Karma Club series.

Thanks to NetGalley, Boldwood Books, and the author for the chance to read this book.

I thoroughly enjoyed the second book in the Karma Club series. Things dont always go to plan and aren't always as they seem as the girls find out when Bella starts her revenge work with Chase.

Brilliant writing, characters with depth and humanity. Their flaws are believable and how they come to the end of the story is very entertaining.
The little attempts to sabotage are wicked and the banter between the two is just a hair from rivalry to lust. The steam was perfect and adequate for the story. Easily skippable if not your thing.

An enjoyable second instalment of the Karma Club series. I felt the story took.a little while to get going, but really enjoyed it once Bella's revenge plan on chase was in full swing only for her to realise his alleged betrayal of Astrid wasn't all that she believed. Well written with good characters, it helps if have read book one and are familiar with the plot of that, but it works perfectly well as a stand alone.

What a great enemies to lovers romance. I love the friendship of the women in the Karma Club. I really liked Bella. She was pretty ruthless with some of the things she came up with for revenge against Chase. Chase was kind of a bruty jerk for most of the book. It took me a little bit to warm up to him. Bella and Chase had great chemistry. I loved how they helped and encouraged each other. This was a fun read and a great addition to the series.

3.5⭐️, 1.0🌶️

Thank you to Boldwood Books, Pippa Roscoe and NetGalley for an advanced copy of How to Get Even, book two in the Karma Club series.

How to get Even follows the story of Bella and Chase as she accepts a communications director position at the art gallery that Chase is directing. The premise of the Karma Club is that each woman in the club is given one of their exes to essentially sabotage and Bella is given Astrid’s ex.

Initially, the sabotage starts small but then builds up to something that I won’t spoil but the reason that I didn’t give this a 4 star rating is the extreme hiding and miscommunication between the pair. So much could have been resolved sooner if they just talked.

All in all, it was an easy read and I’m likely to pick something up from this author again!

Bella Carmichael has just faced an extremely distressing event in her life and is still trying to recover. Her sweet tooth leads her to form an unlikely friendship with three perfect strangers, each dealing with their own struggles. Together, they hatch a plan to get payback on those who have turned their lives upside down. As Bella and her new friends support each other through their revenge schemes, life throws unexpected curveballs. After all, as the saying goes, "when people plan, God laughs." Bella soon discovers that sometimes plans don’t go as expected, especially when the man she’s targeting for revenge might just be her perfect grumpy match.

Let me start by saying that I received the ARC before the publication date, but I only just got around to reading it now. I just finished it and… WOW! What a book!!

The premise may sound familiar: Bella meets four women who, like her, have been deeply hurt and no longer believe in love. They decide to help one another — each of them will take revenge on the man who broke one of the others’ hearts.
Bella’s mission? Get a job at the art gallery of Chase Miller — world-famous artist, insanely hot, and (supposedly) a cheater! He’s the one who broke her friend Astrid’s heart.
Bella’s plan is simple: become indispensable while slowly sabotaging his reputation and messing with his head. But right from the start, things get complicated... because she also has to ignore, at all costs, the sizzling — and very mutual — chemistry with her off-limits boss!
But when Bella discovers that Chase isn’t who she and the girls thought he was, everything flips upside down: he’s kind, generous, respectful with his staff and friends, and most of all — with her.
And he is not a cheater. He was actually the one who was betrayed.
He doesn’t deserve any of the cruelty Bella and her friends have thrown at him.
Oh, and there’s one more complication... Bella has fallen in love with him. Now, she must undo all her scheming and sabotage to save Chase’s career — and their chance at a HEA.

I have to admit, I struggled a bit with the first part of the book. I couldn’t quite understand what could bond four strangers so tightly and so suddenly. Yes, they’d all been hurt by love, but for Bella to turn her whole life upside down just to seek revenge on behalf of someone else? A bit hard to believe.
But as soon as the story picked up and I got to know the characters better, I was hooked!

I absolutely loved Chase. He’s gruff but fair, kind, and struggling with a serious case of artistic block — not just because of his ex-wife’s betrayal, but (as Bella helps him realize) because he’s been chasing success to fulfill his late mother’s dream, not his own. Creating art for others rather than for himself has stolen all the joy from his work.
Bella, on the other hand, has always been a people pleaser — always solving everyone else’s problems. But going head-to-head with arrogant, brilliant Chase awakens something in her she’d long forgotten: her fire, her flaws, her boldness.
The real Bella loves being challenged by Chase. Their push-and-pull makes her feel more alive (and happier!) than ever before.
He, with his quiet gestures and his belief that art should be accessible to everyone, that anyone walking into a gallery should feel welcomed and deeply moved, gives Bella back her faith in humanity.
And yes — he made me fall for him too! I know he’ll make every reader’s heart race.

I was genuinely moved when Chase helped a little boy find the inspiration to express his feelings through art — and when he realized (even before Bella) that to make those kids' drawings truly accessible to children, they needed to hang the paintings low, at kid height.
And don’t even get me started on the scene where she blindfolds him, guides his hands over hers, and starts painting — until he’s the one leading her? Until he’s painting again? Goosebumps!!

And the spicy scenes? Really hot, but never gratuitous — always packed with meaning and emotion.

In short, this book is a small gem. Highly recommended read!!! 💖🔥

absolutely devoured how to get even by pippa roscoe. five stars, no hesitation. it’s sharp, scandalous, and the revenge hits just right. the chemistry? electric. the banter? chef’s kiss. you know those books where you’re yelling “just kiss already” at 2am? yeah, that. roscoe knows exactly how to pull off drama without making it feel overcooked. high heat, high stakes, and honestly, a wildly satisfying ride.

I really enjoyed the first book in this series, so I was super excited for this one, and it didn't disappoint! I really like both Bella and Chase, and as with the first book, Chase isn't the bad guy you think he is! As much as I enjoyed the first book and will be keeping my eye out for more books by Amy, I like that each book in the series has a different author as each book is centred around someone different! I'm looking forward to finishing this as well as reading the rest of the series as it's the perfect summer read!

This was my first Pippa Roscoe read, and it was enjoyable! It was advertised as John Tucker Must Die meets The Hating Game, and I was sold.

I wasn't a huge fan of the third person pov, but the story was still cute.

Workplace romance
Slow Burn
Revenge pact
New York setting
Off-limits romance
Fiery female lead
Spicy

Sorry for the short review, I am studying for the bar and am super busy!

I liked this book but wanted to love it. I liked the female characters and enjoyed the premise. What held me back was how slow the slow burn was. I would normally enjoy that but I didn’t feel the spark.

Book Review 📚
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My rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Author: Piper Roscoe
Publisher: Boldwood books
Pages: 338
Genre: Spicy Contemporary Romance
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THOUGHTS:

Loved the second book of this Karma Club Series, this one was an off-limits slowburn spicy romance that didn’t disappoint!

A must for the summer! 😱😍

BLURB:

Karma’s ready to work
Socialite Bella Carmichael's perfect life was shattered when she was jilted at the altar. But a fated encounter with three perfect strangers at an airport is the beginning of an exhilarating and empowering sisterhood; The Karma Club. Bella doesn’t need a man, she just needs to get even! But instead of her ex-fiancé, Bella’s target is the man who betrayed her new best friend, Chase Miller; artist, charmer, cheater!
Bella’s strategy is simple; get a job at Chase’s soon-to-be-opening New York art gallery. Make herself indispensable, while subtly chipping away at his reputation and sanity. (She’s so good at her job, he won’t suspect a thing!). And at all costs, ignore the sizzling and very mutual electricity with her off-limits boss!
Going head-to-head with the arrogant artist unleashes a side of Bella she’d long since forgotten. The fiery, imperfect, naughty Bella revels in every challenge he delights in setting her. But when her sabotage goes too far, Bella discovers that there’s more to Chase than The Karma Club thought. Now she must turn her plan from vengeance into redemption and undo all her devious acts, before she falls for him… or is it too late?

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This is the second book in the multi-author series The Karma Club, and while it can be read as a standalone, I highly recommend reading the other books in the series as well! This book is a humorous, romantic workplace comedy that I really enjoyed. It's about Bella and Chase, who I loved as individuals and as a couple. Bella, in particular, is a wonderfully written FMC who I loved from the beginning. Chase is also a well-written character that I loved. The friendship between Bella, Astrid, Paige, and Sienna is another reason to read the other stories!

Thank you to NetGalley, Boldwood Books and Pippa Roscoe for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Where to start with this book. From the beginning and the girls meeting ver came with Prosecco I knew I was going to love it!

Bella is a character that I didn’t quite know if I like her at the start because I wasn’t sure if she would annoy me or not. She didn’t. And I loved her! And I loved Chase too. I really wanted to not like him because of how he’s portrayed at the start - but I really did love him.

I love the dual POV too and I love that we get glimpses of the other girls and their plans. I just loved their friendships.

I love the writing, how the story plays out and by the end I just couldn’t put it down. I didn’t realise this was a series at first so I will definitely be going back and reading book 1 - but this could totally be read as a standalone read too!

To sum up - really great read, likeable characters and a wonderful art filled storyline. A brilliant read!

When four strangers meet one another by accident in an airport, café and all discover that they have been wronged by the men in their lives, they vow to help each other to get even.

Although all four women are in on the plan, this book focusses mainly on Bella’s story, as she helps Astrid to get even with Chase, an art gallery director. But as with many times in life, things are not always as they seem and the initial assumptions made aren’t always correct.

I thought this was a really well-written, fun book. I loved the immediate bond these women had and how quickly they came to rely on one another, not only for the revenge but for the support.

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review

I like that the second book in the Karma series continues the relationship between the four new friends while drawing the reader into Bella's world as she takes revenge on Astrid's ex, Chase, who neglected to inform Astrid he wasn't single. It's an emotional story. Chase is holding onto a lot of angst about his relationships, his promise to his parents and his lack of creativity. The details about the art world and galleries lend credibility to the story, and the cast of characters Bella meets are complex and diverse. There is a gradual reveal of what motivates Chase and why he wasn't transparent with Astrid, mirrored by the emotional connection Bella and Chase make, which leads to unexpected passion. I like the setting, as well as the relationships between the staff at the gallery and the bond between Bella and her three new friends. The developing relationship between Bella and Chase is complex, marked by misunderstandings, workplace romance issues, and past involvements. I particularly enjoyed the romantic conclusion.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

This book was adorable! It was very well written, the plot was well thought out and I really enjoyed the characters.

While I truly enjoyed the first book in this series, I struggled reading this next book. The characters do not have a strong connection and the revenge plan often is lost or confusing to follow with Chase and Bella. I found the book lacking in a strong pace for the story to keep me reading. I would not recommend this book. In fact, I am very glad that this book can be read as a standalone.

3.75 stars. Thanks to Netgalley and Boldwood Books for the E-ARC. A little bit of revenge with alot of laughs sign me up please. This book is part of a series where 4 women decide to get a little revenge on the 4 men that did them dirty. But the kicker is that each women takes on a different man that the one that hurt them. Bella (FMC) goes to work for Chase (MMC) and to ruin his life but of course she soon finds out that maybe things aren't always what they seem. This was a fast and cute read with the fun banter.