Outmatched
by Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young
A Contemporary Romance
Released – 19 November 2019
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Blurb
What happens when a boxer finds chemistry with a geek?
Parker Brown can’t believe she needs to hire a fake boyfriend. When she landed her dream job in renewable energy, she thought she’d be entering a world at the forefront of progressive thinking. But the head boss prefers to promote employees who are “settled.” Thankfully, she’s found the perfect candidate, a fellow intellectual looking for some quick cash. What Parker gets is his protective big brother—Rhys Morgan. The tall, muscled ex-boxer with a foul mouth shows up just as her boss does, and now she’s stuck with the manipulative jerk.
Responsibility weighs heavily on Rhys. Now permanently out of the ring, he’s trying to hold together his late father’s gym and keep his younger brother, Dean, on the straight and narrow. To save Dean from himself, Rhys takes his place, ready to give this society girl a piece of his mind. Instead, he finds an opportunity. Even though they can hardly stand each other, posing as Parker’s boyfriend is a win-win deal. She gets to keep her job, and he’ll charm her star-struck boss into sponsoring his gym.
Problem is, they can barely keep their hands off each other. And what started as an easy deal isn’t so easy anymore. Because what future can a rough ex-boxer, afraid to open his heart, and a polished society geek, who has sworn off real relationships, possibly have?
They say opposites attract. These opposites are about to combust on impact.
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Review
5 stars!
Rhys used to be the heavy weight champion of the world but through a series of bad decisions that were out of his control he lost almost everything. He is now the owner of a failing gym, the very gym he grew up in, and he will do anything to bring it back to life. He needs money and when an opportunity for a hefty paycheck comes along, he can’t pass it by even if it may end up driving him crazy.
Pretending to be Parker’s boyfriend may seem like the answers to Rhys’ prayers but Parker isn’t so sure she can go through with it even if it is mutually beneficial. However, when it’s clear that he is the only way to securing her job, she can’t pull out of the deal.
This book is fantastic and has the perfect blend of humor, heat, and heart. It is such a feel good story with all the entertainment it provides and emotion is elicits, and I loved being invested in two wonderful characters.
“Love doesn’t make sense…Falling for someone isn’t about logic. It’s chemistry.”
First impressions have never been so wrong when it comes to Rhys and Parker. Parker comes across as a dainty delicate flower but she has a backbone of steel. She’s not the spoiled princess Rhys assumes she is. She is dedicated to her job and works hard to do her best. She doesn’t like swearing and is into the nerdy guys. Guys who are the opposite of everything Rhys is. Or so she thought.
Rhys is not the jerk Parker sees when she first meets him. He’s a gentleman and has a heart of gold. He puts his family first and works so hard to make things right. He is genuine, real, and such a great guy.
Their fake relationship is all kinds of fun and I loved feeling this slow burn romance develop. Initially, they get on each other’s nerves but there is something that makes them addicted to their back and forth banter. It is hilarious as the harsh insults morph into lighthearted fun and every exchange put a huge smile on my face.
RhysThis: Don’t have to tell me who you are. Your number is programmed on my phone. What do you want?
AngryTink: Well, good morning to you too, Happy Pants…
RhysThis: That’s Mr. Happy Pants. Though, TBH, my pants aren’t too happy at the moment. Want to help me out with that?
AngryTink: Tempting. Truly. But, no.
RhysThis: RU sure? ‘Cuz Happy Pants Rhys is much more agreeable than Sad That He Had to Self-Satisfy Rhys.
AngryTink: Would you please behave?
RhysThis: I’m not the one who mentioned the emotional state of my pants…
AngryTink: ARGH@!!
RhysThis: You’re kind of cute when you talk pirate.
Rhys and Parker couldn’t be more different but there’s no denying the amazing chemistry between them. They fight the attraction but it’s only a matter of time before the sexual tension that has skyrocketed since they signed their deal combusts and sets them on fire. Add in the intense feelings that develop and these two couldn’t be better for each other.
In that moment, I’d felt seen. I’d felt understood. I’d never had that from anyone. That a whip-smart, small but mighty woman like Parker saw something worthy in me was a gift I didn’t know I needed until she gave it to me. A gift like that made a man crave more.
Overall, Outmatched is a delightful rom com that is easy to love with its addictive slow burn romance, captivating plot, and absolutely wonderful characters. It’s a new 2019 fave written by two amazing authors I already love, and I hope they continue to write together because I am hooked on the them as a duo too!
*ARC generously provided by the author and Social Butterfly PR*
About the Authors
Kristen Callihan is an author because there is nothing else she’d rather be. She is a RITA winner and three-time nominee and winner of two RT Reviewer’s Choice awards. Her novels have garnered starred reviews from Publisher’s Weekly and the Library Journal, as well as being awarded top picks by many reviewers. Her debut book FIRELIGHT received RT Magazine’s Seal of Excellence, was named a best book of the year by Library Journal, best book of Spring 2012 by Publisher’s Weekly, and was named the best romance book of 2012 by ALA RUSA. When she is not writing, she is reading.
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Samantha Young is a New York Times and #1 International bestselling author from Stirlingshire, Scotland. On Dublin Street was Samantha’s first adult contemporary romance series and has sold in thirty countries. She has since published over thirteen romance titles including the New York Times Bestsellers Into the Deep, Hero, and her most recent contemporary romance Play On. When writing Adult Paranormal romance she writes under the pen name S. Young.
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