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The Wrong Bachelor: An Enemies-to-Lovers YA Romantic Comedy (The Wrong Match Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Alexandra Moody (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 4,577 ratings

A feel-good high school rom-com bound to make you laugh, cry, swoon and fall in love all at the same time! Madi and Cole's heart-warming enemies-to-lovers story is perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Kasie West and Lynn Painter.

Bachelor: A desirable potential boyfriend. AKA not Cole Kingston.

Seventeen-year-old Madison (Madi) Matthews wants nothing to do with the dating competition her school is holding to raise money for charity. She's never been interested in chasing a guy before, and she certainly isn't interested in competing for one in front of the whole school.

But, when Madi is voted as one of the ten "lucky" contestants, she's given no choice but to vie for the heart of Lincoln High's most eligible bachelor. The problem is, they've chosen the wrong guy.

Cole Kingston might be good looking, great with a football and practically the king of Lincoln High, but he's also cocky, arrogant, a serial flirt and Madi's sworn enemy.

Will she be able to resist him though when the competition heats up and he turns his charms on her?

The Wrong Bachelor is perfect for readers looking for:

  • A feel-good rom-com
  • Swoon-worthy kisses and big romantic gestures
  • Clean romance with a happy ending
  • Contemporary teen romance
  • Relatable characters
  • Cheeky banter and flirting


Fans of these books and authors will love The Wrong Bachelor:

  • To All The Boys I've Loved Before & The Summer I Turned Pretty - Jenny Han
  • P.S I Like You - Kasie West
  • Judy Corry, Anne-Marie Meyer, Sarah Sutton, Cookie O'Gorman, Jillian Dodd
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  1. Book 1 of 3
    The Wrong Match
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  5. Publication date
    July 8, 2018
  6. Reading age
    13 - 18 years
  7. File size
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  1. “Well, you’re going to have to work for them. I don’t just give out pieces of my heart to anyone,” I replied.
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  2. “You like me?” I asked, still not quite able to believe it even after all he’d said. “Madi, I’m crazy about you, and only you could be blind enough not to see it.”
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  3. “Just get her to the formal,” I said. “Then watch me win back my girl.”
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  4. “The first piece of my heart goes to…” Angus handed him half of a paper heart and Cole looked down to check it. He immediately started to smile. “Madi.”
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★★★★★ 'SO GOOD!!! I cried about 17 times. My heart is so full. This story was so beautifully written. Read. This. ASAP! - Elyse Myers

★★★★★ 'One of the cutest books I've read in a long time. Read it. You'll thank me later' - Amanda Mant

★★★★★ 'The butterflies in my stomach haven't stopped fluttering!' - Amazon reviewer

★★★★★ 'Cute, funny, heart-wrenching and sweet' - Amazon reviewer

★★★★★ 'I'm in love with Madi and Cole. They made me into a pile of mush.' - Amazon reviewer

★★★★★ 'The best version of the Bachelor ever! - Amazon reviewer

About the Author

Alexandra Moody is an Australian author who currently resides in Sydney. Her books include the ARC series and the Liftsal Guardians series.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07FCM6FK8
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 8, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Wrong Match
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 - 18 years
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Alexandra Moody is an Australian author who writes romance novels for young adults. She lives in Adelaide with her husband, their three kids and naughty dog. When she’s not busy writing, you’ll find her reading or spending time with her family.

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Customers enjoy this romantic comedy for its great love story with a happy ending, and one customer particularly appreciates the dating show concept. The book is well-written and easy to read, with good character development, and customers find it cute and heart-wrenching. While many customers describe it as a good feel-good read, opinions about the emotional content are mixed.

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66 customers mention "Readability"60 positive6 negative

Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, with one describing it as clean fun.

"Literally was giggling the entire time! 10/10 it was so good and would definitely read again!..." Read more

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"...I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a lighthearted, sweet book that appropriately addresses some of the not so easy parts of being a..." Read more

"...once was there a smut scene so you this book is 13+ :D The book was well written and Chase is to DIE for 😔🤞🏽 Gove Chase and Ally’s book a chance..." Read more

66 customers mention "Storyline"48 positive18 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this romantic comedy, describing it as a great love story with a happy ending, and one customer particularly appreciates the dating show concept.

"...I loved the characters in the book, the plot, just basically everything!" Read more

"For the most part this was a really enjoyable read. I liked the drama the plot brought forth and I enjoyed the relationship developing between the..." Read more

"...I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a lighthearted, sweet book that appropriately addresses some of the not so easy parts of being a..." Read more

"...Overall, The Wrong Bachelor is a fun and enjoyable read...." Read more

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Customers find the book cute, with one mentioning it adds color to the story.

"...The side characters were also well done and added more depth and color to the story...." Read more

"...This is such a cute read with enough intrigue and suspense and witty commentary to keep you fully engaged...." Read more

"...All in all, I can certainly recommend this book for a nice, romantic read, if you don't have any other must-read on your list." Read more

"...I love romance as much as the next gal, but this was just a cute, sweet story...." Read more

19 customers mention "Character development"19 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the chemistry between the hero and heroine.

"...10/10 it was so good and would definitely read again! I loved the characters in the book, the plot, just basically everything!" Read more

"This book is so fun! It is really well written and the characters are all so charismatic...." Read more

"...What surprised me was there was far more chemistry in the characters but never once was there a smut scene so you this book is 13+ :D The book was..." Read more

"...because it did not disappoint, it was well written, and I connected with the characters...." Read more

7 customers mention "Heartbreak"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book heart-wrenching, with one customer noting the gradual shift in emotions throughout the story, while another mentions feeling empathy for the characters.

"...I loved the main characters, the dual perspectives and the gradual shift in emotions...." Read more

"...But this? I didn’t put it down! I cried when Madi cried and I hurt when Cole hurt. I was in the moment through every part of this book!!!..." Read more

"Adorable romance book. Not much spice but defiantly gives you the fussy feelings. Easy to read and seems like a good stand alone." Read more

"...There was the perfect amount of push and pull and heart squeezing banter. Ms. Moody created some great characters...." Read more

This book was flipping adorable
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This book was flipping adorable
Oh.My.Gosh. This book was flipping adorable. I honestly almost skipped over it when it popped up on my recommended page, but I'm glad I didn't! I almost forgot how enjoyable a good YA clean romance could be to read. I even stayed up until 1:30 in the morning because I wanted to keep reading it. Madi and Cole were just perfect together. There were some cheesy parts, but I forgive it because the author even points out that they are cheesy. The writing is top-notch and I believed all the interactions. Sure, the hot list gave me some mad flashes of 13 Reasons Why, but I was a HS student once, and yes, things like that happened. My only complaint was that it wasn't longer. After all that waiting we only got a slight flash of them together as a couple. This will definitely be added to my reread pile. And Alexandra Moody is on my watch list for sure.
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  • Ashley Littleton
    5.0 out of 5 stars cutest book ever
    Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2025
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    Literally was giggling the entire time! 10/10 it was so good and would definitely read again! I loved the characters in the book, the plot, just basically everything!
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  • Ida
    4.0 out of 5 stars As can be expected
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2023
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    For the most part this was a really enjoyable read. I liked the drama the plot brought forth and I enjoyed the relationship developing between the two main characters. The plot in itself however seemed a bit unrealistic in the sense that I do not see any actual school agreeing to the concept of forcing students into a dating competition and then streaming it online for anyone to see and judge. Maybe if the participants themselves choose take be part in the competition, but to be voted in and kinda be blackmailed with a charity cause into staying in the competition seems like a big legal, student health and image risk that I can’t see any school actually taking. Considering this is a YA book the plot isn’t so out there that it ruined the whole reading experience, but it certainly felt off enough that I had to point it out, especially since there didn’t seem to be any authority figures stepping in when the main character was bullied, nor when the competition went too far out of control.

    As can be excepted the story hade a happy ending that I really liked, but at the same time it did feel kind of rushed with the antagonist and ex just letting bygones be bygones and cheering the couple on. The way the story built up I was kinda expecting and hoping for a more satisfying ending where the antagonist and ex were put in their place, as well as the viewer hungry showrunner being handed some consequences for his actions. Overall though, as a romance fan I can’t help but be really happy with the ending.
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  • Lee
    5.0 out of 5 stars very fun and cute YA book!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
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    This book is so fun! It is really well written and the characters are all so charismatic. It touches on some more serious aspects of high school drama in an appropriate tone for the type of fun read it is (it addresses some of the way young adults can be cruel to each other). I read the second book in this series first accidentally, but that didn’t keep me from really loving the entire book! I definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a lighthearted, sweet book that appropriately addresses some of the not so easy parts of being a teenager.
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  • Lorraine
    3.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025
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    At first I didn’t trust the book because of the book cover ( I know 😭) but this book by far was so good. What surprised me was there was far more chemistry in the characters but never once was there a smut scene so you this book is 13+ :D The book was well written and Chase is to DIE for 😔🤞🏽 Gove Chase and Ally’s book a chance trust!!!
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  • Kris B
    5.0 out of 5 stars Too Cute
    Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2018
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    I always love a good feel good, love/ hate story and this one did not disappoint. From the moment I started reading, I was intrigued as to how everything would turn out. First in the case of Madi’s boyfriend all the way down to the competition. To which, I must point out had all the “Bachelor” cliches—and I didn’t hate it. That is something coming from someone who doesn’t care for the show. Cole was sweet and I instantly liked him and I couldn’t understand how Madi didn’t see, like everyone else, that he was totally into her! If you want a book that makes you feel light and fluffy afterward, this is the book for you. I give it 5 stars because it did not disappoint, it was well written, and I connected with the characters. The only flaw I had was the cliche’s of the bachelor, but of course then it wouldn’t be a book based off the show if the cliche’s were not there. It is the few times that cliches work well and you can’t help but love it.
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  • Ellie Blackwood
    4.0 out of 5 stars A fun and enjoyable read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2018
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    I loved Alexandra Moody's ARC series, so I jumped at the chance to read this new book of hers. I have a weak spot for YA romances with some kind of twist, and a high school version of The Bachelor really tickled my fancy.

    My greatest criticism of The Wrong Bachelor is that it was kind of predictable, but that's romance for you. Still, I love a good enemies-to-lovers trope. The concept of a high school charity dating show was also quite cool, though I'm not entirely sure how the idea got approved by the school board.

    The main characters -- popular, beautiful Madi and popular, handsome Cole -- seemed a little bland to me at first. Madi's only character traits were that she was nice and pretty, while Cole himself was kind of a douche. I had a hard time working out how Madi could ever fall for him when he seemed to take pleasure in making her angry, and I feared that the inevitable ending wouldn't be believable. In the end, however, Cole turned out to be really sweet, though I'm not quite sure when or why that shift happened. Nevertheless, it was nice to see that character development.

    A much more interesting character for me was Angus, the showrunner who would stop at nothing to amp up the drama. It was fascinating to see just how far he would go to get more votes and views, and his actions raised some really interesting questions about just how ethical reality shows like this are. I also loved how Angus's choices and the hype around the show caused some serious problems for Madi. (What can I say? I'm a sucker for drama.)

    Overall, The Wrong Bachelor is a fun and enjoyable read. It's one of those books that you can devour in just a few sittings for some nice light escapism. Even though it's obvious how things will end up, the joy is in the journey, not the destination.

    #Cadi4Eva!
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  • Kaylee
    5.0 out of 5 stars The right Bachelor
    Reviewed in Australia on July 12, 2020
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    This was such a fun and cute read. I loved the progression of the relationship between the characters and you couldn’t help but fall in love with Cole a little. Fun, easy and light read
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  • J.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love it!
    Reviewed in Germany on January 12, 2019
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    This awesome story truly warmed my heart. Leading to the end it got a bit overly dramatic, but the last scene was absolutly sweet:)
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  • Rhonda Cattani
    5.0 out of 5 stars It could be a rom com...and the book would still be better.
    Reviewed in Canada on March 6, 2021
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    I laughed out loud more than once...I swooned more than once...and I have such a huge crush on so many of these characters!! What a great book.
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  • Bruna Ceotto
    5.0 out of 5 stars tão, tão perfeito.
    Reviewed in Brazil on May 30, 2022
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    um dos meus livros de conforto. cole e madi são perfeitos um para o outro, temos um book boyfriend aqui.
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  • CRISTIAN
    5.0 out of 5 stars perfetto
    Reviewed in Italy on January 24, 2025
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    Tutto perfetto.
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