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 :)

3.75 stars ⭐️ This was a fun, easy read. I loved the female camaraderie throughout the book! I don’t love a miscommunication trope but I didn’t mind this one!

Thank you to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This is an ARC review. I want to thank Pippa Roscoe and Boldwood Books for allowing me the chance to read this book ahead of release day! Getting to read book two in this Karma Club Series I am so very honored. These books have absolutely grabbed a piece of my heart and I’ve fallen in love with all of these women and their stories. Getting to read the love stories after their failed revenge against their exes in the most humorous way is literally everything.

In this book Bella and Chase were a great match. I wanted to dislike Chase so much for cheating on his wife with Astrid without even giving Astrid a choice to be the other woman and the wife a choice to leave before being cheated on. But that was absolutely blown out the water. He truly is a nice guy just trying to rebuild himself and his art gallery. Bella is just everything with her love of red velvet cake to her being able to find her voice louder and louder throughout this book. And all of this starts with the absolute pettiest way to make friends! I cannot wait for the remaining 2 books in this series!

I loved the first book in this series and couldn’t wait to read this one and it didn’t disappoint. Filled with drama, romance and colorful characters the pages flew by. Having briefly “met” Bella in the first novel it was good to get to know her more while also seeing further insights into the other girls in the series giving glimpses of what is to come. The chemistry between Bella and Chase was perfect and their journey filled with enough drama to keep you hooked. Perfect for fans of Phoebe Macleod, Portia Macintosh and Christy Mckellen

Thank you to BoldwoodBooks for the opportunity to review How To Get Even.
I was very intrigued with the storyline of the book. It gives First Wives Club vibes. I really tried to get into this one. I picked it up and put it down SO many times. I just couldn't get into the characters. There was something with the girls and I wish I could truly put my finger on it.

DNF at 25%

Thank you net gallery and birdwood books for the opportunity to review this book. All opinions featured are mu own.

Pre Thoughts
- book similar to the hating game

post thoughts
- I will be reading the first book in the series ( the book can be read as a standalone, however it is beneficial to read the first nonetheless)
- A great feel good read
- The FMC and the MMC are quite a funny pairing and the FMC's antics are quite spiteful + understandable.
- Women supporting women is also featured, a lovely addition.

overall
- I recommend if you liked the hating game. As it is a great read as Bella and Chase's relationship develops.

Tropes
- workplace
- slowburn
- Dual POV

stars 3.5 rounded to 4

Another great book in this series. I love the fact it shows the feelings and thoughts from both sides, the male and female characters. You get to watch their journeys of self discovery. You know their journey is based upon lies and you can’t put the book down until you find out if it will all work out. Your love for the characters built in the first book continues and the books slot together beautifully despite being written by different authors

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ARC Review!
I really enjoyed Bella and Chases story. When I finish a book in one sitting, I know it was a good read for me!

Women becoming besties over cake, bubbles and exes at an airport, what a start! This had revenge, love, emotions, heartache and friendship, and I will be reading this whole series.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the gifted copy.

Thank you NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

3.5 stars

This book was not a favorite, but I still thought it was cute. It was hard to get into at first, but I powered through. A bunch of women unite to get revenge on those who wronged them. Bella (FMC) chooses to get revenge on Chase (MMC) by infiltrating his work. Spolier alert: She doesn't get revenge on her ex, but rather on her best friend's ex. So, what could go wrong?

Chase has been through it and was legally married, but only in that sense. His wife was horrible, and he left, leading him to meet Astrid (Bella's new BFF). Having this background gives you more sympathy for Chase, but he's not entirely off the hook.

Read if you like:
- Enemies to lovers