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The Guy on the Right (The Underdogs Book 1) Kindle Edition
An Amazon TOP 30 Bestseller!
Strike One-My mother named me Theodore after her favorite chipmunk.
Not cool, Mom.
I‘ve spent most of my life answering to Teddy, because I couldn’t make Theo work.
Except for here. College. The place where all bets are off, and I’ve managed to redeem myself.
There’s only one problem, my new roommate, Troy, is football royalty and looks like he stepped off the set of an Abercrombie shoot.
Doesn’t matter, I cook a mean breakfast for his panty parade, and we get along well. And anyway, this year I got the girl. And she’s perfect.
That’s right. Theodore Houseman, former band geek, now marching band rock star has finally landed the girl of his dreams. Everything is perfect. That is, until Troy takes a good look at her. I’m not going down without a fight. As a matter of fact, I’m not going down at all. As glorious as these days may be for my all-star roommate, Laney is my end game. I may not know much about play strategy, but I’ve been the good guy my whole life. I’ve been listening and I know exactly what women want.
Framed in a picture standing next to me, Troy may seem like Mr. Perfect, but he’s underestimating the guy on the right.
Spoiler alert: In this story, the underdog is going to win.
The Underdogs Series Reading order
#1 The Guy on the Right
#2 The Guy on the Left
#3 The Guy in the Middle
*Though all books in The Underdogs Series can be read as stand-alone novels, it's highly suggested you read them in order as all three stories interconnect, and book three has a extended series epilogue.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateJuly 25, 2019
- File size1.5 MB
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"I'm not sure if I've EVER had this much fun reading a book. Or laughed as hard while reading. Or had such a HUGE BOOK HANGOVER. I am obsessed with this story. Days after reading and my mind was still on Theo and Laney. I love a lot of books, but rarely do they stay with me like this or have such an impact. Especially the rom-com types, but this book was truly exceptional!" -Christy, BBU Book Reviews
"NEVER HAVE I EVER read a story like this...Never have I ever been this bowled over by Kate's immense talent...Never have I ever been MORE in love with her beautiful soul, than I have been after I closed this book." -Shabby, BookBistroBlog
"You know how they say you can't buy happiness? Well, I'm here to tell you that that's a LIE. The Guy on the Right is HOURS of digital happiness. I've never laughed out loud so many times while reading just to turn around and melt into a puddle of swoon juice from all the steamy sweetness Kate packed in between the brilliant sight gags and hilarious banter in this book. It might just be the best $3.99 I've ever spent." -B.B. Easton, author of 44 Chapters About 4 Men
"It's usually a challenge for me to actually laugh out loud when reading a romantic comedy, but holy crow, I caught myself laughing out loud and actually crying with laughter at some points in this story!" -Bibliophile-Chloe
"The Guy on the Right is hilarious, yet has the perfect balance of swoon, hot and I mean hot dances between the sheets, one of the best and hottest first kisses EVER, a little angst, a few tears both in laughter and upset, and one of the best endings. This book had EVERYTHING." -The Romance Cover
"I was so wrapped up in Theo and Laney's story it was unique and unconventional that match the characters perfectly and those little quirks were like a breath of fresh air straight into my heart!" -The Book Whisperer
"This is a slow burn, swoon fest with a girl who's totally country and a former band geek. I absolutely adored these characters. I totally laughed and smiled as I read." -Keri Loves Books
About the Author
Aaron Landon started his voiceover career at the age of nine and, since then, has worked on a children's television show and has recorded numerous audiobooks. A student of the Meisner technique, he has also worked as a junior talent agent at a local agency.
Angie Hickman has been in love with words for as long as she can remember. After earning her bachelor's degree in secondary English education, she expanded her passion for words through her work in libraries and bookstores and then went on to bring stories to life through audiobook narration.
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- ASIN : B07VRW2FZT
- Publisher : KLS PRESS LLC
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- Publication date : July 25, 2019
- Language : English
- File size : 1.5 MB
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 366 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 1 of 3 : The Underdogs
- Best Sellers Rank: #26,211 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #966 in New Adult & College Romance (Books)
- #1,312 in New Adult & College Romance (Kindle Store)
- #1,376 in Romantic Comedy (Kindle Store)
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About the author

USA Today bestselling author and Texas native, Kate Stewart, lives in North Carolina with her husband, Nick. Nestled within the Blue Ridge Mountains, Kate pens messy, sexy, angst-filled contemporary romance, as well as romantic comedy and erotic suspense.
Kate’s title, Drive, was named one of the best romances of 2017 by The New York Daily News and Huffington Post. Drive was also a finalist in the Goodreads Choice awards for best contemporary romance of 2017. The Ravenhood Trilogy, consisting of Flock, Exodus, and The Finish Line, has become an international bestseller and reader favorite. Her holiday release, The Plight Before Christmas, ranked #6 on Amazon’s Top 100. Kate’s works have been featured in USA TODAY, BuzzFeed, The New York Daily News, Huffington Post and translated into a dozen languages.
Kate is a lover of all things ’80s and ’90s, especially John Hughes films and rap. She dabbles a little in photography, can knit a simple stitch scarf for necessity, and on occasion, does very well at whiskey.
Contact Kate: authorkatestewart@gmail.com
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Customers love Theo and Laney's story, appreciating the strong independent female main character and the beautiful friendship developing between them. The book is crafted with humor, featuring laugh-out-loud jokes and banter between Theo and Laney, while maintaining just enough angst to keep readers engaged. Customers praise the writing style, with one noting its vibrancy, and they find the meet-cute scenario sweet and sassy. The chemistry between Theo and Laney is through the roof, making it a romantic comedy with heart.
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Customers thoroughly enjoyed this book, particularly Theo and Laney's story, finding it an entertaining read.
"I haven’t laughed so hard from a book in a long time! I loved this story. I loved that Theo wasn’t your typical alpha male main character...." Read more
"...The Guy on the Right is the perfect summer read. This book will make you feel good, it will brighten the gloomiest of days and with a nod to the..." Read more
"...Theo has never met a girl like Laney, she is fun, spontaneous and no day with her is the same...." Read more
"Just the right amount of EVERYTHING. I loved this story! The relationship with his sisters was cracking me up. Such a fun read!" Read more
Customers enjoy the humor in the book, particularly appreciating the banter and sarcasm between Theo and Laney.
"...I had a permagrin while reading this book, had a stitch through laughing and while it isn't all plain sailing (of course where is the fun in that)..." Read more
"...Overall this was a friends to lovers cute story that doesn't have too much spicey scenes added to it." Read more
"...Laney was funny and I loved it when she finally acknowledged Theo's attractiveness. It was almost like if she admitted it, she'd have to give him up...." Read more
"...Laney is my kind of gal, my spirit animal, the yin to my yang. Quirky, funny, open, fiercely independent, brutally honest and so incredibly sweet, I..." Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in this book, describing it as a genuine love story with heart and beautiful friendship in the making, featuring several grand romantic gestures.
"...It was so refreshing to read. His and Laney’s relationship was so honest and raw...." Read more
"...I mean hot dances between the sheets, one of the best and hottest first kisses EVER, a little angst, a few tears both in laughter and upset, and one..." Read more
"...their paths do cross again and this is just the beginning of a wonderful friendship...." Read more
"...I loved this story! The relationship with his sisters was cracking me up. Such a fun read!" Read more
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly the strong independent female main character and the fun group of characters.
"...In the same note, I have yet to read of two characters so deeply in love, communicating that on every level, that you'll find yourself seeking this..." Read more
"...I love these main characters so much. The supporting characters were awesome as well. The Ending was Perfection! 🖤🔥..." Read more
"...The characters came to life for me and I loved getting to know them better and seeing their growth from beginning to end...." Read more
"...Her stories always suck me in. These characters are so well written it’s like I know them, like I’m following along in their lives...." Read more
Customers find the book adorable, describing it as a super cute read with a perfect combination of sexy and sassy elements.
"...I love the honesty of Theo and laney so much, their meet cute was fun, her southern charm is everything and snipe hunting??..." Read more
"...She is sassy, she says what she thinks, she is honest to a fault and has absolutely no filter, which only makes her all the more lovable...." Read more
"...🌶🌶🌶 The ultimate friends to lovers tale... between two beautiful souls who couldn't be more different...." Read more
"...♥️Theo is the guy who is adorably cute(oh no adorable!that’s the no sex kiss of death☠️) Yet so hot in his own way...." Read more
Customers appreciate the book's emotional content, describing it as heartbreaking and tear-inducing, with just enough angst to be engaging without being overwhelming.
"...the angst that is thrown in was well delivered, tear-inducing and made the make up all the better...." Read more
"...She definitely keeps him on his toes, there is never a dull moment. I love how she brings him out of his comfort zone, multiple times!..." Read more
"...It was well written, as is the norm for Kate Stewart books. It's lower on angst than some of her more famous trilogies. I loved it." Read more
"...This is just a feel good book with minimal angst. It's a great example of angst done in a way it could be missed...." Read more
Customers appreciate the writing style of the book, describing it as great and easy to read, with one customer noting its vibrancy.
"...The build up was flawlessly written and as the story and their friendship progressed I started yearning for them to just give in and KISS...." Read more
"I just love Kate’s writing style. Her stories always suck me in...." Read more
"...As for a review, what is there to say? It was well written, as is the norm for Kate Stewart books...." Read more
"...Even so, it was original and well written, hard to put down. Another fave for the year for me!" Read more
Customers enjoy the chemistry between Theo and Laney, describing it as through the roof and perfect together, with one customer noting the heartwarming relationship development.
"...He is not your typical jock, but a man with heart and soul...." Read more
"...It was sweet, full of fun, sass, they had great fun chemistry from the get go. But it was slow burn not Insta love...." Read more
"...As opposites as Theo and Laney are they complement each other perfectly...." Read more
"...So thoughtful and kind, Teddy Houseman is THE dream guy ... even if Laney can't see it straight away, you as the reader surely will!..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025I’ll never know how she just draws you in and keeps you there. But I am not mad about it! I love the honesty of Theo and laney so much, their meet cute was fun, her southern charm is everything and snipe hunting?? The way I laughed knowing exactly what she was up to!! Cannot wait for the guy on the left! Will she amaze me again? Mep!
- Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2025I haven’t laughed so hard from a book in a long time! I loved this story. I loved that Theo wasn’t your typical alpha male main character. He really was just looking for love. It was so refreshing to read. His and Laney’s relationship was so honest and raw. Their friendship was something you don’t really read about in books anymore. It’s so rare. The chemistry, the way that they just understood one another…
Kate Stewart is such a mastermind when it comes to her stories and her characters. A true genius.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 28, 2019The Guy on the Right by Kate Stewart
5 stars!!
"We’re polar opposites in some ways. I’m too country, and he’s a whole lot of everything else. We shouldn’t fit, but we do, and our fit is nothing short of spectacular."
One of my favourite books from Kate Stewart is her romantic dramedy, Anything But Minor. Seeing a different side to Kate Stewart's writing was like a breath of fresh air and after many of her trademark angstathons, she has delivered yet another romantic dramedy winner. I still can't believe that it eclipsed ABM for me. The Guy on the Right is hilarious, yet has the perfect balance of swoon, hot and I mean hot dances between the sheets, one of the best and hottest first kisses EVER, a little angst, a few tears both in laughter and upset, and one of the best endings. This book had EVERYTHING.
"We made love, as cheesy as it sounds, but there isn’t another word for it, not at all. It wasn’t sex, and it was far too intimate to be f***ing. Well, maybe the third or fourth time could be considered f***ing. Those were more porn than promise, but neither of us had any objections."
Theo is one of those heroes that you will champion along from the very beginning. He is not your typical jock, but a man with heart and soul. Brought up with three sisters, this man has women down pat, their behaviour, their temperament, their feisty attitudes and definitely their ways of thinking. The one thing he hasn't mastered though is his own relationships with women. He thought he had the one, but alas, had his heart trampled and he has been reticent to try again since.
When a chance encounter with Laney happens, the world as Theo knows it is turned on its axis, for the better. Laney is one of my favourite heroines ever. If this woman was a piece of rock, she would have Texas running right through her. She is sassy, she says what she thinks, she is honest to a fault and has absolutely no filter, which only makes her all the more lovable. She works hard and plays harder. Until she met Theo. Laney may have a gypsy heart, but Theo is just the man to give her a reason to plant roots.
"She’s a second look kind of girl. The first look at her is for simple appreciation for the stunner she is. The second look is a realization of what an idiot you were for not looking longer the first time around."
Theo knows he is batting way above his league, but for these two, it just didn't matter. They clicked. Friends first, these two just gelled and became the best of friends and seeing this friendship develop was in itself a story. Friends to lovers is one of my favourite tropes and give me an underdog to root for, you can bet that I will be their biggest supporter, but Theo made this a no brainer.
"We’re in the middle of the f***ing woods with a rubber slingshot. And don’t think for one second I won’t toss you in front of me at the first sign of danger, because I’m not that guy. You will die first."
I was championing these two along from the very start, and while Laney usually goes for the bad boys, the fly by nights, like Theo's roommate, Troy, Laney finally sees the other side and wonders what in the hell took her so long. This is no instalove, it takes time for Laney's eyes to open and see the perfect specimen in front of her, but the fall, OMG the fall. Kate Stewart delivers BIG STYLE! I had a permagrin while reading this book, had a stitch through laughing and while it isn't all plain sailing (of course where is the fun in that) the angst that is thrown in was well delivered, tear-inducing and made the make up all the better.
"If I’m completely honest, I’ve been falling for him in pieces since the night we met. And for the first time since we started the relationship, I’m unsure if I’m worthy of such a gift. The gift of knowing him, of seeing him this way, of being on this side of his affection."
The Guy on the Right is the perfect summer read. This book will make you feel good, it will brighten the gloomiest of days and with a nod to the southern women's bible, Steel Magnolias, there is many a one-liner that will have you crying with laughter in the best way possible. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2022Theo is very experienced when it comes to women. He has three sisters and has seen and heard anything and everything. From periods, first loves and the hormonal ups and downs. He is now at college and shares a house with a guy who pretty much has a revolving door to his bedroom. No repeat appearances and Theo is usually the guy counseling the conquests in the morning at the breakfast table. He will never comprehend how a guy treats girls like that and why they put themselves through it.
Theo has been in love before, deeply in love with his long term girlfriend who he adored. He is the kind of guy any girl would be lucky to have as their one but sadly his heart was broken and it has hardened his heart a little bit. Trust is huge for him and doesn’t want to go through something like that again. However, fate has other plans for him, he just doesn’t know it yet.
Laney has recently come out of a relationship and plans to stay clear of guys for a while, especially the pretty boys. She needs some time out from dating and just enjoy being single for a while. She meets Theo at a frat party one night whilst she is puking in the garden and on his shoes. They share a conversation in the dark that will most likely be the only time their lives will cross paths. It is a moment she will always remember.
Well, turns out their paths do cross again and this is just the beginning of a wonderful friendship. Theo has never met a girl like Laney, she is fun, spontaneous and no day with her is the same. She definitely keeps him on his toes, there is never a dull moment. I love how she brings him out of his comfort zone, multiple times! Laney is enjoying being with a guy who is so in tune to her and without expectations of anything other than friendship.
However, something is brewing between them and I just knew that once they got to that point of realization that it was going to be freaking amazing. What I loved about this is that they had months of friendship where they got to know each other's minds and then eventually their hearts. Laney is a girl that Theo never thought would willingly choose him. Theo is a guy that Laney wouldn’t normally date but she is so so glad she resisted other temptations and chose him.
There is so much more to this story that I haven’t even touched on and I laughed out loud so many times. I loved the banter between them and how they just seamlessly became the most gorgeous couple. If you are wanting to read a story that makes you believe in love and happy ever after then this is it. Love, love, loved this!
- Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2024You meet the main characters Theo and Laney who are both in college together and meet at a party at Theo's house. Theo is instantly intrigued by Laney and her demeanor and they start hanging out more and become friends. Laney is a bit of a wild child and has some crazy hobbies, and managed to bring Theo on a few of her adventures. Which happens to include them sharing an edible together and I couldn't stop laughing at what they ended up going through. Hanging out more they start to finally get closer with their feelings and opening up about themselves. Just as they're finally in a good place, drama breaks out which rocks their relationship. Theo manages to pull his act together and fights to get Laney back with such a grand gesture that most girls would dream of getting from their guy. Overall this was a friends to lovers cute story that doesn't have too much spicey scenes added to it.
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EllenReviewed in Brazil on October 25, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Aaaah, que história mais fofa!
Aaaah, que história mais fofa! Não tem como não rir em vários trechos. Houseman e Laney são personagens que realmente lembram muito a vida do final da faculdade, como as coisas não são tão preto e branco quanto pensamos, e é muito legal ver a história deles se desenvolvendo ✨
- PebblesReviewed in Australia on August 16, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant, witty and glorious!
I laughed out loud so often with this story, the characters are relatable and with that, the story flows brilliantly. I got this book through Kindle Unlimited but I'm going to buy it it's that GOOD!
Read it, laugh and be thoroughly entertained! Well done Kate Stewart and to think this is my first time reading any of your books, I'm off to find one in your stable *clapping gleefully ☺️
- Alice K.Reviewed in Germany on June 22, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars THEO HAS MY HEART! OMG what a wonderful story!!! ♡♡♡
OH MY GOODNESS!!!
I finished The Guy On The Right by Kate Stewart and I ABSOLUTELY LOOOOOVED IT!
Awwwww! All my emotions right now!
I'M THR HAPPIEST PERSON IN THE WHOLE WIDE WORLD RIGHT NOW! Just because I read this wonderful story and really really really enjoyed it!
This book had EVERYTHING I LOVE about college romance stories!
There are great characters!!!!!!!!
OMG LANEY is gorgeous! Such a sassy and independent woman!!! Damn I fell in love with her right from the beginning!
Awwwww and THEO! My hero! This cute and charming and absolutely handsome underdog who deserved this ending! ♡♡♡
What can I say? LANEY and THEO are definitely one of my FAVOURITE COUPLES of 2020! That's for sure!!!
And this book has such a great storyline! OMG! I loved everything about it! The funny moments, the sexy moments, the dramatic ones and every other moment which made it so special! ♡♡♡ I felt everything WITH them! GOD IT WAS SO INTENSE! I felt every butterfly and every pain. Awwww!!!
OMG and the writing style of Kate Stewart is so damn good that I couldn't stop myself from reading! You've both POV's. I looove it this so much!
*swoon* Even thinking about my reading experience I've got goose bumps EVERYWHERE!!!!
Sooo... I'm so damn happy that I've got the next 2 books of the Underdogs Series to read as well and I'm definitely gonna check out more of Kate Stewart's books!
You've got a new fan here! That's for sure!!! ♡♡♡
- JLL81Reviewed in Canada on March 18, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars The Guy alright!
Omg that was soo good! Great characters! Plot and pacing. Laney and Theo are awesome. So much fiesty, funny and just the right amount if spice!! I laughed so hard! Great read!
- Jodie-LeighReviewed in the United Kingdom on August 24, 2019
5.0 out of 5 stars I Want The Guy On The Right
For reference, I'm writing this review at half two in the morning since I just finished this book five minutes ago. That would mean I've sacrificed my precious sleep in order to read this book in all of its brilliant glory.
So, I normally only buy ebooks and then purchase the paperback if I love the ebook enough. Welp, that wasn't the case here. I read the blurb and straight up bought the paperback instead of doing the safety route. I just dove straight in because the blurb reeled me in hardcore. And I have never been more pleased with a purchase. Seriously. This book was everything. It made me wheeze laugh, made me groan with frustration, and made me cry. It's hard to make me cry unless it's a darn good book and I'm hella invested. And boy let me tell you, I was invested. I was gripped by the very first page. The writing is flawless, and the story is one I will always remember. I simply don't have a bad thing to say about it. I'm already nagging those closest to me to buy and read the book. They're idiots if they dont listen to me, because this has been my favourite read of 2019 thus far.
Sigh. Now what am I going to do with my life? Because I'm currently wallowing in self misery thanks to the hangover this book has given me!
Worth it, though.
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