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Can't Match This: A Friends To Lovers Romantic Comedy Kindle Edition

4.2 out of 5 stars 376 ratings

"You won’t like this story, you will LOVE it!" - Alison S. Parkins Book Reviews

Helping your best guy friend, who you just happen to be in love with, find his dream woman through a dating service is a great idea...

Right?




Gideon Lucas
Sports agent.
Obsessively organized.
And best friend to the most beautiful, brainy, bubbly, but insane, woman on the entire planet.

Lennox Marston
Sometimes therapist.
Incredibly impulsive.
And best friend to the most gorgeous, brilliant, charming, yet uptight, man to ever walk the Earth.

On paper, they're not a match, but over the course of an impromptu dating arrangement, the two opposites may discover that everything they've been looking for is right in front of them.

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

STANDALONES:

Cinderfella (YA Contemporary Romance)
The Gamble (Romantic Comedy)
Freeform (Romantic Comedy)
Part of The List (Contemporary Romance)
Walking Away (Contemporary Ménage Romance)
Can't Match This (Romantic Comedy)
Hike, Hike Baby (Romantic Comedy)
Baewatch (Romantic Comedy)
Sleigh Bride (Holiday Romantic Comedy)
Aleatory (Contemporary Age-Gap Romance)
Picnic Perfect (Romantic Comedy)
Eden (Dark/Taboo Romance)
Baby Got Pack (Romantic Comedy)
Waiting (Contemporary Age-Gap Romance)

SERIES:
(COMPLETED)


Senses Series (Friends-to-Lovers Romance)
Havoc Series (Military Romance)
Duched Series (Royal Romance)
The Bro Series (Erotic Romance)
Private Series (Romantic Suspense)
The Bennett Duet (Mafia/Crime Romance)
The Love Duet (Contemporary Romance)

SERIES:
(OPEN)


The Hockey Gods Series (College/Sports Romance)
Adrenaline Series (Romantic Suspense)
Prince of Tease Series (Erotic Romance)
The Just Series (Contemporary Romance)
Must Love Series (Romantic Comedy)
Hollywood Exchange Series (Romantic Comedy)
The Culture Blind Series (Contemporary Romance)
Camelot Misfits Series (MC Romance)
Synful Syndicate Series (Mafia/Crime Romance)
Haworth Enterprises Series (Romantic Suspense)
The Draak Legacy Series (Paranormal Romance)
The Debt Tales Series (Dark Romance)

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07PB48M71
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Amazon Digital Services
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 26, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 275 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 out of 5 stars 376 ratings

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Xavier Neal
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Xavier Neal is a best-selling romance author who enjoys hopping from sub genre to sub-genre like a game of Hopscotch she can't resist.

In between writing, she loves to read (everything from romance to self improvement books), watch movies (old and new), eat too much Tex-Mex (her Chuy's t-shirt collection is out of control), and watch AHL hockey games LIVE (preferably against the glass whenever possible).

She currently resides happily in Texas with her bearded husband "Lumberjack”.

Website link: https://www.xavierneal.com/

Newsletter link: https://bit.ly/XNNLSUB

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4.2 out of 5 stars
376 global ratings

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Customers enjoy this romantic comedy for its love story between Lenny and Gideon, and appreciate its humor, with one customer highlighting the witty banter. The book receives positive feedback for its story quality, pacing, and readability. However, the translation quality receives criticism, with multiple customers noting the horrible Spanish translation.

7 customers mention "Romance"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one customer describing it as an amazing book by Xavier Neal, while another mentions falling in love with the characters Lenny and Gideon.

"...I loved them as a couple, right up to the part when I wanted to slap Lenny silly! Thank God for Gideon; he is my hero...." Read more

"This is a complete standalone novel. It is a friends to loves romance. Gideon and Lenny are the absolute best friends...." Read more

"Another great book by Xavier Neal. Lenny is hilarious and doesn’t realize that she and Gideon are in love and have been for 15 years...." Read more

"...But I loved their hilarious and loving journey to one another. Good book!!" Read more

6 customers mention "Humor"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the humor in the book, with one mentioning the witty banter between the characters.

"...The witty banter and obvious sexual tension between Gideon and Lenny throughout the story was so relatable to me -- I just couldn’t get enough...." Read more

"Another great book by Xavier Neal. Lenny is hilarious and doesn’t realize that she and Gideon are in love and have been for 15 years...." Read more

"...But I loved their hilarious and loving journey to one another. Good book!!" Read more

"Gideon is an agent to many athletes. Lenny is a funny and smart woman and is Gideon’s best friend...." Read more

5 customers mention "Story quality"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, finding it cute.

"...This story is heartwarming and adorable. "Can't Match This" is a must read for any Xavier Neal fans." Read more

"...You will love their story. Another amazing book by Xavier Neal." Read more

"I enjoyed this read. Good storyline. This was funny and heartwarming. Steam was there as well. Lenny and Gideon were made for each other...." Read more

"...If u know Spanish-- yes -it was that bad. Other than that the story was cute altho a lil slow and the intimate scenes seemed rushed...." Read more

3 customers mention "Pacing"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the pacing of the book adorable, with one mentioning its very cute dynamic.

"...This story is heartwarming and adorable. "Can't Match This" is a must read for any Xavier Neal fans." Read more

"Solid read! Very cute dynamic between the two characters ! I enjoyed it and will definitely be looking for more from this author." Read more

"Gideon and Lenny has to be the cutest couple. They had me laughing from beginning to end...." Read more

3 customers mention "Readability"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the book readable.

"...A must read!" Read more

"...But I loved their hilarious and loving journey to one another. Good book!!" Read more

"Solid read! Very cute dynamic between the two characters ! I enjoyed it and will definitely be looking for more from this author." Read more

3 customers mention "Translation quality"0 positive3 negative

Customers criticize the book's Spanish translation, describing it as horrible, with one customer noting that the attempts at Spanish dialogue were atrocious and another mentioning grammar and context errors that were distracting.

"...author's works but I have to agree with another reviewer over the horrible Spanish. It messed up so many scenes with me cringing...." Read more

"...a cute story and I loved the characters, but the attempts at Spanish dialogue were atrocious...." Read more

"...reading, but couldn't enjoy the story because of the horrible Spanish translation." Read more

Who said Friends can't be Lovers
5 out of 5 stars
Who said Friends can't be Lovers
I have been reading Xavier Neal books for a couple of years. I continued to be amazed and delighted with the Emotional, and sometimes funny stories she seems to bring write to her Readers. I feel in the love with the Bro Series, along with Camelot. And cried buckets for Walking Away. But Can't Match This had me so much in my feelings. Gideon and Lennox Antics had me laughing so much. Her quirky way she writes notes on much anything she find, to his Always cooking making sure she ate. Anyone could tell how they felt about one another. But these two was so leery of breaking thier Best friend relationship, they couldn't manage to get it together. But what happens when the lines between friendship and Passion collide. The first kiss between them was HAF. So damn heated you felt it yourself. Loved the way Lenny made Gideon squirm while using Spanish while having Sex. It was supposed to be One night only they promised themself. Yeah right, it turned into more, and more into a Hot Delicious Story of Friends, Love, Trust and Commitment. Xavier never disappoints.
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Top reviews from the United States

  • Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019
    I fell in love immediately with the best friends – Gideon and Lennox aka Lenny – who want to be more than just friends, though neither knows the feelings of the other. I also loved that Ms. Neal brought characters from her other books into this story. 35-year-old Gideon had to give up his dream of being a star football player due to an on-field injury, so he and Gideon have been friends since their college days. She is currently on hiatus from her true profession as a psychologist and works in the matchmaking division of a company called Connect. She also counsels military vets in her spare time, loves to speak Spanish, loves tacos, and hates green vegetables. Lenny doesn’t want to go through life conforming; she wants to live an adventurous life, whatever that may be. The witty banter and obvious sexual tension between Gideon and Lenny throughout the story was so relatable to me -- I just couldn’t get enough. I loved them as a couple, right up to the part when I wanted to slap Lenny silly! Thank God for Gideon; he is my hero. I’m sure everyone who reads their story will love it as much as I do. Xavier Neal makes my heart full with every steamy book she writes.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 28, 2019
    This is a complete standalone novel.
    It is a friends to loves romance.

    Gideon and Lenny are the absolute best friends. They have grown so close that they schedule their lives around one another. They both orbit each other like planets never realizing the gravitational pull they seem to have over each other. They are both blissflully clueless on how in love they both are.

    What starts out as a harmless deal quickly escalates in hilarity and uncomfortable truths each other must face. Every person in Gideon and Lenny's lives know they are crazy about each other but neither of them want to risk their friendship.

    Throughout the course of this book we see the push and pull of these two characters personalities. We see them mature in their friendship and their relationship. The chemistry between these two is off the charts. I also love seeing the side characters, which happen to be from other Xavier Neal stories. I absolutely love all the 90's references.

    This was a fast paced story but was easy to follow along with a clear beginning, middle and end.
    This story is heartwarming and adorable. "Can't Match This" is a must read for any Xavier Neal fans.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2019
    Another great book by Xavier Neal. Lenny is hilarious and doesn’t realize that she and Gideon are in love and have been for 15 years. Lenny sets Gideon up on 7 dates but she is number 6. Well bef ore that time she and Gideon were sleeping together but on her date night with Gideon Jays goes into labor and can’t get in touch with Archer. Date 7 shows up at Gideon’s and Lenny comes in and walks out, never giving Gideon a chance to explain why #7 was in the kitchen, they were talking and he only had on pajama bottoms. A must read!
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2020
    I did not finish this book.
    If you’re one of those that cry “why review on what you didn’t finish... 🤫 shhhh”. No one cares.

    This book is basically about that small section in other romance books where the H and h have hidden feelings for each other, but waiting for the other to say something or give a sign. I dislike that point in those books especially when they are both in their 30’s. So no I do not have interest in that being the entire story. Also it took me over 48 hours to finish the first 4chapters. Then I fast read (read a few lines then skipped paragraphs) for most of chapter 5-7. I stopped at 7.

    I’ve read other books by this author, I’m still a fan.

    Side note for the “I hate when people dooo that” be happy I didn’t finish. I give all types of spoilers.. with warning.. when I truly dislike a book I completed.
  • Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2021
    Okay, maybe it's not quite that easy...but only because Lenny and Gideon make it difficult.

    15 years of loving your best friend apparently make telling them next to impossible. GOOD THING Xavier Neal rescued their story. (I am particularly fond seeing them mentioned at a certain hockey hottie's last hoorah...Vlasta!!!!)

    Loving takes courage and once they find their's...Lenny and OG are unstoppable.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2019
    Fell in love with Lenny and Gideon!! Although, at the beginning, they getting on my nerves by not talking to each other, given they had been best friends for so long and Lenny was a counselor. But I loved their hilarious and loving journey to one another. Good book!!
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2019
    Gideon is an agent to many athletes. Lenny is a funny and smart woman and is Gideon’s best friend. Follow their story and learn how much Lenny loves tacos and Gideon is an ex-football player. You will love their story. Another amazing book by Xavier Neal.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2019
    I enjoyed this read. Good storyline. This was funny and heartwarming. Steam was there as well. Lenny and Gideon were made for each other. I will definitely read something else by this author.

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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Friends who are secretly in love with each other😍
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 31, 2022
    A "Friends who are secretly in love with each other" book with a HEA. Well written and fun. Enjoyed it.

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