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by Kristen Callihan (Author), Samantha Young (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

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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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"Outmatched had me hooked from the first word to the last with a completely perfect mix of entertaining banter, seriously hot sexy times, and sweetly piercing emotion. Kristen Callihan & Samantha Young are officially one of my favorite writing duos and I hope they have more in store for us soon!" -- Emma Chase, New York Times Bestselling Author

"Rarely do I read a book that is such a complete joy. But Outmatched was exactly that. Highly, highly recommend!" -- Mia Sheridan, New York Times Bestselling Author

"Callihan and Young teamed up in what can only be described as a winning combo of heavyweight championship proportions. Sexy, sassy and so much fun, Outmatched was a page turner that I wished never ended. I want MORE!" -- T. Gephart, USA Today Bestselling Author

"Love. Love. Love this collaboration between Young and Callihan." -- Mary, On Frolic

"Kristen Callihan and Samantha Young deliver a heartwarming, steamy, and fun romance!" -- Read More Sleep Less

"Please let this be the start of neverending collab between these two authors. Brilliant!"--Alleskelle

"This book is why I blog... sexy, emotional and funny. Callihan and Young separately are both favorite authors of mine, but together they are on another level! Outmatched was PERFECTION! 5 Stars!" -- Bookgasms Book Blog

"Outmatched was one of the best romance books I've read about "fake relationship" and "Opposites attract" tropes, it was so beautiful, entertaining, funny, hot, and emotional." -- Bibliomedico

"Get ready for the fight of your life with this heartwarming and gut-wrenching story about ECO lover Parker and former boxing champion Rhys! Their story will pull at your heartstrings and show you that opening up to your emotions and vulnerability can lead you to the best fight of your life." -- Naturally Nerdy Books

"I don't know who wrote what part, but the writing was on point!"-- Wicked Dreams & Reads

"A very enjoyable romcom, perfectly executed!" -- Beware of the Reader

"This book is highly entertaining, sexy and very funny." -- Badass Bloggettes

"Outmatched reminds me of all the reasons I love romance." -- Irma, Goodreads Reviewer

About the Author

Samantha Young is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the On Dublin Street series, including Echoes of Scotland Street, Fall from India Place, and Before Jamaica Lane. She resides in Scotland.

Elizabeth Hart has been a multifaceted performer her entire life. She began performing on television and stage when she was a child and has carried her passion for entertaining into adulthood.

Kristen Callihan is an author because there is nothing else she'd rather be. She is a three-time RITA nominee and winner of two RT Reviewers' 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 Publishers Weekly, and was named the best romance book of 2012 by ALA RUSA. When she is not writing, she is reading.

Alex Kydd is a Tri-State Area-based actor specializing in contemporary and classical theater. His passion for performing began in his early teens and has progressed into a lifetime motivation. Classically trained, Alex attended The William Esper Studio in New York City, one of The 25 Best Drama Schools in 2015, as recognized by the Hollywood Reporter.

Product details

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07X2TRS1Q
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kristen Callihan & Samantha Young (November 19, 2019)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 19, 2019
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2.8 MB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 278 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #331,741 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Kristen Callihan is an author because there is nothing else she’d rather be. She is a three-time RITA 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 is a New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, #1 Amazon bestselling author, and a Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee. Samantha has written over 60 books and is published in 31 countries. She writes emotional and angsty romance, often set where she resides—in her beloved home country Scotland. Samantha splits her time between her family, writing and chasing after two very mischievous cavoodles.
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Customers enjoyed the book's fun and charming storyline with playful banter. They found the romance exciting and passionate. The book was described as a delightful, easy read that kept them hooked until the end. Readers appreciated the well-developed characters and writing style. Many found the concept adorable and appealing.

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Customers enjoy the story's engaging and humorous plot. They find the story charming, with playful banter and sweet affection. The book is described as a fast-paced read with clever wit and humor, making it a unique yet predictable love story.

"...There is no angst, there is humor, sex scenes are great (5 on the scale rating of 1 extremely clean -10 Fifty Shades) and of course there is an..." Read more

"...Okay, so there really isn’t that much cussing, but that part of the story is funny!..." Read more

"3.75 STARS I had a pretty good time reading this book until about 70%. I laughed. I got the warm giddy feeling. I got to 70%...." Read more

"...This story is a really sweet, light, funny and easy to read story. There isn’t much drama in it. So why didn’t I give it 5 stars?..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's readability. They find it engaging and fun to read, making it a good choice for a lazy day. The heroine is described as compelling and smart. Overall, readers consider it an enjoyable addition to the author's repertoire.

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"...This book is so good that I don't want to give anything away. I couldn't put this one down. I'm so in love with Rhys and Parker." Read more

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Customers enjoy the evolving romance in the book. They find the characters passionate and feisty. The story is enjoyable with humor and great sex scenes. Readers appreciate the fake dating and sports elements. Overall, they describe the book as sweet and cute.

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"...of plot, romance and steam..I liked that it was not riddled with unnecessary angst and the characters actually maturely talked things out before it..." Read more

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Customers enjoy the well-developed characters. They find the hero smart, likable, and a great sense of humor. The heroine is strong and amazing, with a great sense of family. Rhys has an attractive personality and good chemistry with Tink.

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Customers enjoy the book's charm and appeal. They find the two main characters appealing, with a sweet and sassy banter. The concept is also well-received, with Rhys being portrayed as intelligent yet physically appealing.

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"...maturely talked things out before it got out of control..the meet-cute was so unique as was the chemistry…I loved each character’s personality,..." Read more

"...This story is a really sweet, light, funny and easy to read story. There isn’t much drama in it. So why didn’t I give it 5 stars?..." Read more

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D.S.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2019
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Loved this book! First time reader of Kristen and huge fan of Samantha! The characters are great...they each have their own quirks...Parker is a brilliant environmentalist (not sure of her exact job/degree) who is really about the earth/recycling/green/biodegradable, etc...and it can get a little much, but it’s her job! She comes from money, although doesn’t care for it. She hates how the wealthy act and hates lying. (I.e. to the wealthy people including family) Now, Rhys, who didn’t come from money is a former heavyweight boxing champion but left his career due to a tragedy. He is on the verge of losing his gym (through no fault of his own) and finds Parker. The way he went about meeting Parker was a total DB move on his part, but he found out quickly Parker wasn’t the rich snob he thought. Together they realize how well they fit - coming from 2 “different worlds” almost. Rhys’s brother Dean is great (I see/hope a book comes out for him next!) and the side characters are well placed as well. Parker’s boss’s boss who holds over Parker’s head how unsecured her position is at the company being the only female...you really want to smack him. He uses Rhys to his own gain while holding him accountable over Parker keeping her job...
There is no angst, there is humor, sex scenes are great (5 on the scale rating of 1 extremely clean -10 Fifty Shades) and of course there is an HEA.
I really enjoyed this duo of authors. Hope they write another one soon!

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Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2024
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Okay, so I listened to this book on Audio because Alex Kydd is the MMC and I was so impressed. I went into this audio thinking it was a boxing book, because of the boxing gloves on the front obviously. If you’ve read any of my posts or reviews, you may know this about me, but I don’t read the synopsis. I prefer to go in blind based solely on a quote, the trope, or in this books case the fact that Alex Kydd was the narrator. Well, and boxing was also a plus! But this really wasn’t a boxing story, it’s more about an ex boxer and his struggles with why he quit the sport he loved. He begins fake dating an engineer/environmentalist. But he quickly finds himself enamored with her and wondering if she could ever feel the same. With that being said, he does teach boxing to kids, and there is a boxing match in this book (past or present, who knows?! 🤷🏼‍♀️ I don’t want to give spoilers).

These two main characters were so opposite on so many things, but the things they had in common were adorable and mattered. It’s always the little things for me , I love the little things. So the fact that they both watch animal documentaries and their favorite movies are from the same series is the best!!

Their banter was adorable and exactly what you would expect from two completely opposite people. She is prim and proper and comes from money. She doesn’t cuss, graduated from MIT, and is now an engineer. He is more blue collar except that he was the heavy weight champion boxer, before he retired. Now he runs the gym that he is struggling to keep above water. And he throws out cuss words, like they are candy! Okay, so there really isn’t that much cussing, but that part of the story is funny!

She originally hires his younger brother to be her boyfriend for events but he wants his brother to get a real job, so he crashes the dinner and confronts her. Then he takes on the job instead mostly to piss her off, but he also sees an opportunity to find a sponsor for his gym.

This book only goes up hill, I’m typically not a huge fan of the really slow burn, but this one was soo good, it’s like it distracted me from the fact that there was no $pi(€y time going on. But it came eventually!

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Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2025
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This was a great read, just the right combination of plot, romance and steam..I liked that it was not riddled with unnecessary angst and the characters actually maturely talked things out before it got out of control..the meet-cute was so unique as was the chemistry…I loved each character’s personality, especially the FMC..definitely not a doormat..The book flowed smoothly and I loved how their relationship grew and the way things worked out..

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Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2019
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3.75 STARS

I had a pretty good time reading this book until about 70%. I laughed. I got the warm giddy feeling. I got to 70%. I just had a feeling of being tired of the villain and the couple always being around him. I needed more relationship growth outside of being near him. I took a break. I tried to find the love again by pushing through. It just never got as enjoyable as it was. I like these authors writing together. I hope we get more. It might just be a case of weird things bugging me.

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xgamer
Great read
Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2020
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Love this book. So much fun. These authors are fantastic on their own but together they are amazing!! Hopefully they continue this partnership.

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Rafaela P.
Loved it
Reviewed in Brazil on July 1, 2020
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Awesome read, funny and fast pacing. Wishing there is a story on Dean and his love life (hopefully with Zoe)!

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Chica
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Reviewed in Germany on May 17, 2021
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Great plot, very well written ( 4 hands are better then two???), structured and deep protagonists and nice setting. I also loved that the two protagonists were not super young (above 30) with experience, and with interesting careers.

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Great unexpected read
Reviewed in India on June 1, 2020
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A heart warming story with characters that grow throughout the novel. The plus for me was a great story line and interesting twists and turns. Recommended reading!

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liz372
A fun story, light yet full of emotion.
Reviewed in France on April 14, 2020
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I smiled a lot and got good laughs. Some of the smiles were tender, the characters were that lovable. I recommend if you want a good balance between sweet romance and sexy times.

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