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I was excited for Not My Match because after reading and falling in love with the first book this one had a lot of expectations and let me just say this book was everything I expected and so much more.
Ilsa Madden-Mills is an author that draws you in, she captivates you with her words and she has you falling hook, line and sinker for her characters and that’s exactly what happened with Devon and Giselle’s journey. Once I picked this book up and there was no putting down until I had read the final line because I needed to know how this journey ended.
Devon is a professional wide receiver and like most sportsman he comes across as a bad boy but as we all know bad boys can be tamed if they meet the right woman and that’s where Giselle comes in......
Giselle is not the type of girl to wooed by fame so Devon really needed to work hard to get this smart, sweet with a hint of sass girl on his side and that means showing her his vulnerability......
So will these two opposites make a go of it, well I guess you need to read the book to find that out.
This book ticked all my boxes, I loved the characters, I swooned and sighed a lot and I smiled as I joined this couple on journey. Not My Match has the perfect mix of humour and drama and I highly recommend it to all romance lovers.

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Ilsa Madden-Mills pens an irresistibly sweet, fun, sexy, pull at your heartstrings romance worthy of 5++ swoony ⭐️s!

➵ Facts: Not My Match is book #2 of The Game Changers by Wall Street Journal, NY Times, and USA Today best-selling author Ilsa Madden-Mills. It is a standalone romance, told from both points of view with a smile inducing happily ever after ending. Sub-genres: sports romance | friends to lovers | roommates to lovers | opposites attract.

➵ Plot: T When player and NHL star Devon Walsh met virginal, genius physicist Giselle Riley, the two could not seem more different. After a fire forced her to find a temporary place to stay, Devon and Giselle become friends of sorts. He’s playing matchmaker while she’s using him as inspiration for her sexy alien warrior hero in romance novel while both try to quash their mutual attraction because she dreams of finishing her PhD on the other side of the world while he dreads being left behind.

One thing is blatantly undeniable, being around each other makes them both deliriously happy. Can they overcome their opposite views on relationships?

➵ Hero: OMG I L.O.V.E.D. Devon with his sexy and gruff alpha male exterior protecting his very vulnerable and squishy heart. Coming from humble beginnings, a broken home, and a relationship that left him feeling less than, it was difficult for him to open up to the possibility of him and Giselle.

➵ Heroine: Giselle was a wonderful surprise. I loved her just as much as I did Devon. She totally appealed to my geeky side (engineer with a couple of master’s degrees here), my love for teaching science in non-traditional ways, and my love for romance (romance book lover here). She’s quirky and fun and exactly what Devon needed.

➵ Sexiness: Not My Match was a delicious slow burn that built on the banter, friendship and attraction between Devon and Giselle. Their chemistry was palpable and was deepened as they got to know each other. There were so many moments they shared that made my heart melt.

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4.5 stars

I am a huge fan of this author and so any book that she writes is sure to hit my good book meter, hence the huge fan. However, this book exceeded even those expectations.

I wasn't prepared to like Giselle as much as I did. There was just something about watching her inner mind work that had me cracking up. She was awkward and knew random facts. Social settings and friends were not her thing and I loved that about her. The connection that she had with Devon made me laugh. He was this jock who was far from naive and yet Giselle turned his world upside down and made him awkward in his own way.

Great storyline that had a fresh spin to it, loveable characters, and just the right amount of steam. The epilogue was also pretty dang perfect. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

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Not my Match is one interesting, intriguing story!
It seems Giselle is rather cursed in regards to her relationships. When her apartment building has a fire, Devon suggests she stay with him. He is her brother in laws best friend and a high profile football player.
Needless to say this book is quite the slow burn. Can these two ‘just friends’ survive living together?
Giselle reminded me a little of Amy from The Big Bang Theory and her quirky insights were endearing. What I really admired about her, was her taking charge of her life and standing up for herself.
There is quite an amount of family drama, however there are some incredibly heartwarming but also sad moments and I really felt for them both. Devon may be a very private person, however he seems to let Giselle into his circle.
I really enjoyed this book. It made me curious, wanting them both to be happy and hoping for a great outcome for all involved.
This book definitely brought a smile to my face.

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Not My Match is the second in The Game Changers series, and I liked it better than the first book, Not My Romeo

I adore Giselle - which I have to say, I didn't think I did after events in Not My Romeo. However she is well and truly redeemed in my eyes.

Devon is all kinds of deliciousness wrapped up in one man. His struggles around our lady are cute and funny and frustrating - and ooooh the UST between this pair is off the charts.

I had my issues with Jack in this installment - hello, would you like to be called the pot or the kettle today?

The familial bonds are strong in this one, and you can't help but want to cheer them on to good things.

Myrtle is the best (except for the tan, she reminded me of the neighbour in There's Something About Mary at times lol.

Get thee to a book seller and buy a copy of Not My Match - you won't be disappointed.

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I really enjoyed Not My Romeo, the first book in this series, but Not My Match wasn't for me.

Not My Match features Devon, a football player, and Giselle, a PhD student. Giselle spends her spare time writing a romance/science fiction book. She's also a virgin, which Devon knows (though she didn't tell him).

I personally just didn't get the warm fuzzies from this couple, nor did I see what made them good for each other. And the portrayal of academia really bothered me. Both these opinions, of course, are based on my own personal experience - it's possible (and I hope) that my friends absolutely love reading about this couple (and don't bat an eye at what I took issue with).

There's forced proximity (yay!) though maybe voluntary proximity is a better term for the trope in this one. It's open door, but be advised there isn't much of that until the last quarter of the book.


Content warning: Details of a parent experiencing alcoholism, recollection of parental abandonment, recording of sexually explicit content without consent, sexual harassment, multiple references to people being "crazy"

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<b>Steamy and Dramatic Romance</b>

In “Not My Match”, Ilsa Madden-Mills creates two characters who seem like opposites but their attraction is off-the-charts, in any universe.

What you need to know about “Not My Match”:
✔ Steamy Slow Burn
✔ Forced proximity
✔ Complete stand-alone
✔ Opposites Attract
✔ Hot cocky football player, 28
✔ Smart theoretical physics PhD student, 24
✔ Friends-to-lovers
✔ Game Changers #2

In the follow-up to “Not My Romeo”, Giselle is on a disastrous dating app meet-up at Devon’s club, Razor. In an attempt to get away from her terrible date, she gets hurt. Devon helps her out but Giselle discovers that her new brother-in-law, Jack, has told the entire football team including Devon that she is “off limits”. Jack also told Devon another piece of highly personal information about Giselle that greatly embarrasses her.

After Giselle’s apartment building catches fire, Devon takes her in and they develop a friendship. They try to make rules to keep their hands off one another as their attraction is off the charts and very, very obvious. I loved these characters! They are so well developed, compelling, slightly damaged and loveable.

In “Not My Romeo”, Giselle is basically a foil for Elena, acting as a boyfriend-stealing sister. In “Not My Match” she is a fully realized character with a crazy and slightly sad history of bad luck birthdays and men who have treated her poorly starting from the age of fifteen. She has a passion for theoretical physics, an eidetic memory and is secretly writing a sci-fi romance.

Devon is more than football and his smooth-talking ways. He’s been caring for his alcoholic father for years. Every woman he’s ever cared for has left him. And Giselle has always dreamed of going to work at CERN...he’s afraid that she will leave him too.

As Giselle shares the stories of her bad luck birthdays and Devon lets her know more about his life, their bond grows deeper and their attraction for each other crackles through all of their shared adventures, just barely held back as they live together. The steam levels are high and hot when they finally give in to their attraction.

I loved their talk of multiverses (as Giselle is a theoretical physicist and is writing a sci-fi romance). “You are the best person in all my universes.” - Giselle to Devon -

They may seem like opposites at first glance and they also may seem to have goals diametrically opposed to a happy ever after but this leads the reader to experience some angst and swoony romance. You’ll have to read “Not My Match” to find out what happens.


<b>Plot Description</b>
Wall Street Journal bestselling author Ilsa Madden-Mills delivers a smart and sexy romance about a professional football hottie and the girl he’s sworn to never touch.
Homeless and heartbreakingly innocent, Giselle Riley walks into my penthouse and chaos follows.
I shouldn’t have invited the girl genius to live with me, but it’s clear she needs my help—not only for a place to lay her pretty blonde head but in finding real love, which she’s not going to get with the crazy men she picks up online.
Too bad she’s a twenty-four-year-old virgin and I’m a bad boy wide receiver. She’s off limits for a hardcore player like me—and we’re just friends.
Instead, I’m her matchmaking service, no matter how jealous it makes me when I tag along on her dates.
I can keep my self-control. Right? No way will I give in to everything inside me that dreams of a girl like her in my world.
I may be the best wide receiver in the country, but how could I hold on to a girl like her?

WRITING STYLE: 5/5
PLOT: 5/5
WORLD-BUILDING: 5/5
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 5/5
ROMANCE: 5/5
HEAT: 5/5

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I received an ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the second book in the Game Changer's series, but it can be read as a standalone. There are some mentions of events that take place in [book:Not My Romeo|50365912], which will make more sense if you read that first, however the author gives you enough background for it all to make sense. I loved Not My Romeo and highly recommend you read as well.

This follows brainy and inexperienced Giselle on her quest to finish her masters degree and PHD in Physics as well as find a suitable partner in life. So far she has be unlucky in love and as her next birthday approaches, she is sure that the "birthday curse" is going to strike yet again. Every year around her birthday something terrible happens and this year is no different, the only exception is that extremely hot football player Devon is there to rescue her and help her put the pieces of her life back together as it is falling apart. Devon is Jack's best friend. If you have read Not My Romeo, you will remember Jack as the leading man from that book, and you will know that Jack is married to Giselle's sister Elena. This takes place directly after Jack and Elena's wedding, while they are on their honeymoon. Jack, as the quarterback of the local football team, looks at Giselle as his own sister and has told the team to stay away from her, so when Devon finds himself undeniably attracted to her he tries to push her away. Unfortunately, Giselle is having a crappy week and Devon offers to help her out with a place to stay after her house burns down.

This is a fairly slow burn as Devon tries to stay away from Giselle, but after listening to her sci-fi romance that she's writing and getting to know her, eventually they can't deny what is between them. I actually appreciated the slower burn between them as it forced them to get to know each other. Both of the characters have some baggage to deal with, and they both had to lay their feelings on the table for this to work in the end. I also really loved that the author addressed the male chauvinism in STEM, there aren't enough brilliant women in STEM and the old fashioned "boys club" mentality has to go.

I also love the Daisy Lady Gang. This book has wonderful side characters and I hope to see more of them in the next book. I expect Aiden, the up and coming quarterback and Jack's frenemy to get a book in the near future. If you like a good slow, burn romance, with great characters, a little bit of humor, and some mild angst make sure to pick this up when it comes out.

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Devon is a playboy, superstar professional football player who can't keep his eyes off of the girl he's sworn never to touch. After a broken engagement, Giselle is ready to date again and wants to find true love. Devon witnesses one of Giselle's disastrous blind dates and decides he should help her find the right guy. But, what if that right guy is him? Can the playboy deal with his abandonment issues and open his heart to this smart, quirky, loveable girl?

Devon and Giselle are a case of opposites attract, but they come together to make the perfect couple. I liked that this was a slow burn, with Devon and Giselle developing a true friendship in the process and supporting each other. The conversations between the two often had me laughing out loud! Watching the push and pull between them play out is entertaining. I found myself rooting for this couple. Friendship aside, their sizzling attraction is there from the beginning and makes for some steamy love scenes.

I can't say enough about Devon. A combination of vulnerable and growly alpha, Devon is downright swoon-worthy. Although hurt by people close to him, Devon has a big heart. I loved seeing him open up to Giselle, who would protect, not hurt him. I loved everything about him and his story.

I wasn't a Giselle fan at the end of Not My Romeo. But I am now. I like strong, independent heroines, which Giselle is, but her quirkiness and innocence make her unique. Plus, she is the Southern belle with quiet strength (think Tami Taylor from the Friday Night Lights tv series)!

Both Devon and Giselle are devoted to their family and friends, and you can easily see why. There are great secondary characters in this book. The Daisy Lady Gang is back and up to their usual matchmaking antics! Ever-present, Aiden is around as well, driving Devon crazy like he did Jack. Side note, I can't wait to read Aiden's book! He's become a favorite of mine. The new character Myrtle, Giselle's neighbor, is a hilarious addition to the group.

I recommend this funny, heartwarming story! FYI -- Not My Match is a standalone, but it is a better reading experience if you read Not My Romeo first.

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I wasn't sure how much I was going to like this story since Giselle was in the first book of this series and her actions weren't the best towards her sister. But...I loved it! I loved her character so much. She is young, quirky, smart and a little nerdy with a big imagination. She is caring towards others and has a big, soft heart. She is also a virgin at almost twenty four years old.

Devon is a teammate of Jack's (from the first book) and Jack told him that Giselle is a virgin and that she is not be touched by him or any of his teammates. Jack shouldn't have told him that, because he has been noticing Giselle for months. He decides to help her out with her plan to have sex before her birthday by finding the right man for her, because Devon knows that he is not it. He has abandonment issues with his mother, alcoholic father and an ex-girlfriend. No one ever stays.

This was so good. I loved Devon and Giselle together. They have the perfect chemistry and since this is slow burn, we feel the heat between them throughout the story. Devon is just so sweet and protective of her. It was wonderful to read both of them becoming more than friends, opening up and trusting each other.

Thank you to NetGalley and Montlake for an advanced readers copy in exchange for my honest review.

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Not My Match is book two in The Game Changer series. It was so good. It is definitely my favorite of the series. Devon was seriously so swoony. I could not get enough of him. Giselle, she was an adorable nerd and pretty great. I loved the banter and slow burn. They were sizzling together. They were total opposites but perfect for each other! Loved all the secondary characters, especially Aidan. I hope he gets a book!

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GAH!!! I loved Giselle and Devon's story.
Giselle was sassy, smart and very forthcoming. She know what she wanted and didn't hold back. Even with all her crappy dates and discouraging advisor didn't make her second guess herself.
Devon was a little more of a complicated character. But when he was down and upset Giselle never made him feel less than.
I love the Daisy Lady Gang and all the meddling they managed. This was such a good story and enjoyed getting to see favorites from the first book in the series.

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If you've enjoyed the spellbinding 'Not My Romeo' story, I'm sure you've been eagerly expecting the second story in the series. And now it is finally here, this story that will delight readers with its mix of sweet and swoony moments, spiced with enough humor that will keep you nailed to the pages from beginning to end.
A true love story. And what exactly is love? Maybe it is that feeling that overwhelms you, dulling your sense and forces you to trust and make yourself vulnerable only to be hurt and abandoned in the end. It’s not worth it… But then why does her closeness remind you of home, her words relax and unwind, and her kisses turn your whole body on fire? This is the story of our hero Devon, a famous football player, who drives the most expensive cars, makes out with the most attractive girls, hot as the devil himself and twice as rich... But will this strange and unusual girl manage to make him reconsider his beliefs and manage to change him? Can she bring this hardened playboy to his knees?
An unplanned situation brought them face to face. They looked at each other. Once ... twice ... Even they both were not sure what they were doing. Calm, seemingly disinterested, they pretended to be indifferent while love literally slipped out of their eyes. What was at stake? What secrets lured in the darkness? What fear hindered their hidden sympathies?
Ilsa Maden Milsen once again managed to intertwine a story that captivates with its unexpectedness and uniqueness. So easy to read, full of vague thoughts that speak so clearly, "Not My Match" skillfully tells us about love, refined and in sufficient quantity as not to bore the reader. I have to admit that the first part of the story did not amaze me too much, probably because I was trying all the time to push the negative impressions about the heroine that I had after reading the first book in the series. Maybe it's because the unique writing style of this talented author reminds me of the calm before a storm. Slowly, quietly she leads us through the first part and just as you start moving on the thin line between weak interest and boredom, she insets such a twist, making you wonder where the imagination ends and where the truth begins. The second part was absolute perfection, a page after page filled with passion and unspoken thoughts that have the power to delight every reader. And I have to admit I was interested in how Ilsa would manage to fix the image of the girl I believe all readers hated after 'Not My Romeo'. Giselle the girl who with her infamous actions in the first book made us reconsider whether it is worth reading a book in which she is the main character. Ultra intelligent and quirky, with a very rich imagination, she is a heroine who does not fit into any stereotypical framework. The author managed to capture her inch by inch, layer by layer until we were confronted with everything that this girl represents. Vulnerable, proud, good-natured, and incredibly attractive, she is the real girl who has the power to throw this sexy womanizer out of his comfort zone and force him to reconsider everything. And Devon is a character that is not easily forgotten. Seemingly casual and always in the mood for fun, a character who pushes his playboy persona, hiding his true self. We slowly see the gentle soul that tries to protect itself. And the chemistry between them is definitely something that ignites the pages with every scene, every sigh, every sexy banter. Their emotional connection is evident from the start, while the skillfully formed dialogues fully support the storyline. The supporting characters were perfectly portrayed and intertwined in the story, promising another great installment in this series.
Definitely a story that has the power to draw you into its decadent world and not let you leave long after you finish the last page. A story about an unusual couple that managed to beat the odds and whose undeniable connection will make you laugh and swoon.

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She is the girl that is off-limits to him and his teammates, a polar opposite to him, and she is the only girl his heart wants. After a series of unfortunate events happen to her in a matter of a few hours he can't help but want to be the man that rescues her, and he does. But now his good deed has lead to her living under his roof and he knows it's only a matter of time before he loses control and makes a move. He knows he shouldn't want her, she is too good for a man like him, but he just can't help himself.

Then he winds up being her matchmaking service and it's pure torture for him, watching someone else steal her time and attention. He wants to be the man she chooses, even though he knows it's not a good idea!

Not My Match is a wonderfully penned forbidden romance that will have you smiling and swooning throughout! Devon and Giselle are complete opposites, but that doesn't seem to matter to there hearts. He is a well-known playboy, the kind of guy that only does one night, and she knows she shouldn't want him... but she does. She has pictured them together many times in her mind and her stories, but when they are forced to lived under the same roof things get a little intense. He keeps her at an arm's length, but is protective as heck over her, and wants to screen all her dates, which is confusing to say the least. He knows her feelings for him and she is certain they are not returned.. or are they?

I really enjoyed meeting this couple their story was thoroughly entertaining and quite unique. They may have been opposites on paper, but none of that mattered when their hearts got involved. I loved the push and pull between them, and watching Devon torture himself by being her matchmaker. The whole thing was pretty comical, and good on the heart. This is slow burn romance at it's best! These two will kill you with anticipation, but it's totally worth the wait!! Highly recommend!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.

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What can I say, love every book Ilsa writes. This series is awesome. The Daisy Lady Gang are the best bunch of women ever and will do why things fir each other. The guys on the team are just so, no words to put there!!! Devon and Giselle are the perfect pair, they help each other, love each other, amend make each other happy. The rest of the characters are great too, leads on wonder who the next book will be about!!

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Oh how I needed this story! It’s the kind of love story that reminds me why this author will ALWAYS be a one click.

Devon and Giselle’s story was slow burn perfection. Their chemistry and banter had me smirking the whole way through.

Giselle is such a beautiful character who is still working out exactly who she wants to be and you know what - that’s okay!

Devon, well he’s the kind of romance hero I love. The kind who makes your heart pound and your legs squirm. He is F.I.N.E!!

Together they are EVERYTHING!

All the stars in all the universes for this one!

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I loved this story, as usual I don't think I can love anymore of Ilsa's characters and then it happens again. I love how she makes each character feel real with real life struggles, insecurities and problems. I cannot wait to see what she has for us next!

Our mian female lead character in Not My Match is Giselle who is the younger sister of Elena from Not My Romeo. Devon our male main character is the best friend and teammate of Jack from Not My Romeo. These two characters could not be more different on the surface but underneath it all they are similar in more ways then you would initially think.
Giselle is beautiful but doesn't think she is, sweet, funny, geeky, lovable nerdy scientist that has made mistakes she feels awful about and wants to fix them, and wonders what love actually feels like. She ends up moving in with her new brother in laws best friend when her apartment building has a fire. Devon who is the brother in laws best friend is a loyal, kind, caring, guarded football player who holds his cards very close to his chest behind some walls. He isn't interested in a relationship because he has been heartbroken badly before.
These two characters share,confront, and work through some pretty big scars and insecurities under the guise of friendship while living together. The zing between them is off the charts and you feel the tension while reading. Can they sort through their feelings and figure things out..?

We also get to catch up with some other characters from Not My Romeo in Not My Match like Giselle and Elena's free spirited and fun aunt, mother, Topher Elena's best friend), and a few of Jack and Devon's other teammates. I would highly recommend reading this lovely story and give it 5 stars. I always get very invested in Ilsa's books and this one another that I could not put down.

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* 4.5 Stars *

It has been a while since I read the first book (Not My Romeo) so I completely forgot who Giselle was! After a little more reading I finally remembered the backstory and I was completely shocked to realize Giselle was Elena's sister that I spent the entire first book hating because of how she came to town and stole Elena's boyfriend. I am so glad Giselle got her own story because I absolutely loved her in this book... yep, thats right, I went from hating her in book 1 to loving her in book 2! I have been binge watching Big Bang Theory lately and I keep picturing Giselle as a female Sheldon when she goes off on her odd tangents and fact spewing. Is there anything better than a nerdy girl with some sass... no, no there is not! Devon is great, he has abandonment issues so he isn't looking for a relationship but he is drawn to Giselle from the beginning. I love the constant tension between them... it's obvious they will get together but I loved the anticipation of not knowing when or how it will finally happen! The chemistry is great, both characters sizzle together! The icing on the cake is the random bits of humor thrown in that I wasn't expecting from an alpha footballer and a scientist... seriously, the shark mask scene in the closet was hilarious and I was rolling with how Giselle scared off Harold the enforcer!

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How does Ilsa Madden-Mills do this? How does she makes me swoon harder in each new story? How does she makes me ache and break so sweetly every single time? The only answer is she is genius. And Not My Match proves it again.

Devon and Giselle cannot be any more different. Devon is the hot football player and she is the quirky nerd. And she is his best friend's sister in law. Off limits. But an accident happens and Giselle has no where else to live and Devon offers his house. So begins an amazing love story where Giselle and Devon fight their own demons and face the challenge called love.

Devon is another delicious sportsman creation by Ilsa Madden-Mills. I can only say this much- she is the queen of writing unique footballers. He is obviously edgy and arrogant and with rough edges. But he is also unbelievably charming and sweet. Like the best man ever. I just love him so much! He had a dark past and he has a hard time trusting people and letting anyone in. I wept for his broken heart and I rejoiced for the man he has become. Kind. Caring. Loyal. Protective. The outside world may see the playboy but he is the swooniest alpha ever!

And what can I say about Giselle? Ilsa Madden-Mills gives more importance on creating unique female leads. Take Giselle for example. She is quirky. Witty. Nerdy. Shy with fire in her heart. Sharp tongue. Big heart. She has own insecurities and doubts as life has not been kind to him always when it comes to relationships. But she still loves with everything. She is determined to make her dreams come true and accept when the dreams change. Can I be her best friend?

The chemistry in this book cannot be created in any laboratory. Their interactions have this special kind of magnetism and soothing sensation. You can feel the spark, the fire, the lightning and the storm. And you can also feel the overwhelming goodness and sweetness. You can feel the undeniable pull. They fit so well. Like a dream. Like a puzzle. I am awed and in love with them. This story is less angsty but no less magnificent.

Not My Match by Ilsa Madden-Mills is the kind of heartfelt story that filled my heart with absolutely incredible feels. I am so high from the emotional journey. And I don't want to come down. Ever.

I reviewed an early copy voluntarily

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Not My Match by Ilsa Madden Mills was a book I have been anticipating since I first heard about it over six months ago. It is a beautiful love story about a famous NFL wide receiver and a girl genius. They say opposites attract and that was definitely the case in this story.
This story is about two acquaintances who become friends then eventually lovers.
Devon is the best wide receiver in the NFL. On the outside it looks like he's living his best life, but in reality his life is not all glitz and glamour. His mother took off when he was a child, his first love left him heartbroken and his father is an alcoholic who barely remembers anything.
Giselle is a girl-genius who constantly gets bad luck every time she nears her birthday. On the week of her 24th birthday, she gets the news that she won't be getting her dream job and to top it off, her apartment building suffers a fire, leaving her temporarily homeless.
Her brother-in-law's best friend Devon offers to let her stay in his penthouse until she gets on her feet. Not only that, with her string of bad dates, he anoints himself her matchmaker, vowing to find the right guy for her.
And so begins the journey of Devon escorting Giselle on her dates and watching from afar. He is attracted to her and her brilliant mind, but she's his best friend's sister-in-law, he knows he can't pursue her, but that doesn't stop him from lusting after her.
The more these two spend time together, the more sparks fly. Devon is afraid to let another woman into his heart for fear being abandoned again, but every time he thinks of her with another guy, the caveman in him comes out. Giselle just wants to find Mr Right and as much as she wants Devon, will she stick around when he is so intent on pushing her away?
This was another great story by the talented Ilsa Madden Mills. I loved everything about this story from their relationship with each other to the meddling mom and gossiping aunt. It amazes me how much work she puts into getting real facts and incorporating them into the story, leaving readers learning something new every time. In this case, relativity and black holes. This was a feel-good romance story that will have you laughing, crying and swooning.

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