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Ringside Romance #0.5
The Perfect Match
The Perfect Match, by award-winning author Pat White, is a light-hearted novella that kicks off the Ringside Romance series.
A ballerina in a wrestling ring?
After an injury ruins her ballet career, financially desperate Julianna Wright takes a job in a pro-wrestling show as the Dynamic Dancing Delila, aka Triple D. She’s been managed for years, and will do anything to find her independence and support herself, darn it, even if it means dancing for rabid wrestling fans and being named after a bra size.
Hunky pro-wrestler Marco the Magnificent is stunned when he sees his childhood crush performing center ring. It’s no place for a lady, well, not a fragile and lovely lady like Julianna at any rate. Marco wants nothing more than to protect her from the brutalities of the business, but, as they say, the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and his attempts to talk her out of her career choice simply fuel her fire to succeed.
Julianna’s need for a job, and Marco’s desire to protect her, force them into a partnership both inside and outside of the ring, a partnership that sparks feelings neither of them expects. Pinned under the weight of their explosive chemistry, they’re forced to realize that they truly are… The Perfect Match.
A ballerina in a wrestling ring?
After an injury ruins her ballet career, financially desperate Julianna Wright takes a job in a pro-wrestling show as the Dynamic Dancing Delila, aka Triple D. She’s been managed for years, and will do anything to find her independence and support herself, darn it, even if it means dancing for rabid wrestling fans and being named after a bra size.
Hunky pro-wrestler Marco the Magnificent is stunned when he sees his childhood crush performing center ring. It’s no place for a lady, well, not a fragile and lovely lady like Julianna at any rate. Marco wants nothing more than to protect her from the brutalities of the business, but, as they say, the road to hell is paved with good intentions, and his attempts to talk her out of her career choice simply fuel her fire to succeed.
Julianna’s need for a job, and Marco’s desire to protect her, force them into a partnership both inside and outside of the ring, a partnership that sparks feelings neither of them expects. Pinned under the weight of their explosive chemistry, they’re forced to realize that they truly are… The Perfect Match.
87 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
About the author
Pat White
42 books29 followersAn eternal optimist, Pat has been spinning stories in her head ever since she was a little kid -- stories of romance, intrigue and adventure. A former figure skater, jazz pianist and journalist, Pat discovered her passion for writing fiction and screenplays and never looked back. Her book, Ring Around My Heart, was named Best Contemporary Romance by RT Bookclub Magazine, and Pat's script, Escape, won the Page International Screenwriting Competition.
When she's not at her computer, you'll find her hiding out in a movie theatre, hiking in the Cascade Mountains, or training her feisty Golden Retriever, Fiona.
When she's not at her computer, you'll find her hiding out in a movie theatre, hiking in the Cascade Mountains, or training her feisty Golden Retriever, Fiona.
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January 13, 2017
This was actually a cute little book! At first glance, I didn't think it was my cup of tea, but it quickly grew on me! My major complaint was that the characters didn't bother to actually sit down and communicate with one another, which led to a lot of unnecessary conflicts. Marco/Matthew was so adorably cute, and I loved Julianna/Delia! I was rather pleasantly surprised by this book and am looking forward to reading the others in the series!
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August 23, 2020
There was some interesting stuff here, but it needed to be fleshed out. I haven’t read a sports romance with pro wrestlers before so that was different. But none of the characters were really fully formed.
May 24, 2017
Nice fighter ballerina romance.
He is sticking up for her a little to much.
I like how they work out the theme they got from their boss to play to get ticket sales higher.
They get very creative with that in a hot way
He is sticking up for her a little to much.
I like how they work out the theme they got from their boss to play to get ticket sales higher.
They get very creative with that in a hot way
September 2, 2017
😄
He was once her tutor and he had a huge crush on her. But Matthew isn't the same anymore he took charge of his life and now Matthew doesn't exist he's Marco. But when she's around is he the same old Matthew but different?
He was once her tutor and he had a huge crush on her. But Matthew isn't the same anymore he took charge of his life and now Matthew doesn't exist he's Marco. But when she's around is he the same old Matthew but different?
October 18, 2025
Fun Wrestling romance
A bit cheesy, but celebrates the world of wrestling with Marco the Magnificent and his lady love, Dancing Delila. There's more heart here than you'd expect, and a nice romance. It felt a bit rushed, but still satisfying.
A bit cheesy, but celebrates the world of wrestling with Marco the Magnificent and his lady love, Dancing Delila. There's more heart here than you'd expect, and a nice romance. It felt a bit rushed, but still satisfying.
August 26, 2018
Great book
Great book! Kept me reading wondering what would happen next. Loved the back and forth between all the characters. The flow was amazing. ☺☺☺☺☺
Great book! Kept me reading wondering what would happen next. Loved the back and forth between all the characters. The flow was amazing. ☺☺☺☺☺
December 15, 2018
It was good
It was hot and steamy and true fall before you can get back up and love come when you least expect it
It was hot and steamy and true fall before you can get back up and love come when you least expect it
September 16, 2019
Eehhh.. not really what I was hoping for. The storyline sounded intriguing but I don't feel like it was executed well enough. The flow of the story seemed slightly off.
May 17, 2020
Great
A lovely book well written and a great cast of characters loved this book couldn't put it down superb will read more from this author
A lovely book well written and a great cast of characters loved this book couldn't put it down superb will read more from this author
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December 20, 2021Exciting love story
This is a great line story read for any adult. Never a dull moment! A book you don't want to put down. What a love story between a wrestler and a dancer. Enjoy
This is a great line story read for any adult. Never a dull moment! A book you don't want to put down. What a love story between a wrestler and a dancer. Enjoy
February 15, 2022
A good enough plot but predictable.
September 16, 2015
Our Review, by LITERAL ADDICTION's Pack Alpha - Chelle:
*Copy gifted in exchange for an honest review
The Perfect Match was a super fun romantic comedy novella with a beautifully engaging voice and quick pace.
Julianna dreamt of nothing more than being a prima ballerina. Unfortunately, a hip injury squashed her plans for the future. Once a dancer, however, you never really get it out of your soul, and working odd jobs to try and pay the bills just wasn't doing it for her. As odd as it seemed, getting a job dancing in the pro-wrestling circuit, she was willing to do just about anything to make it on her own.
Marco the Magnificent was known by pro-wrestling fans far and wide as a playboy. It was kind of his schtick. He was one of the 2 top wrestlers for WHAK, but despite his professional identity, he was still a nice guy. When he heard that his high school crush was in need of a job, he used his connections - both familial and professional - to help Julianna out. Little did he know she'd actually end up IN the ring or that he'd be utterly and completely smitten.
When the two are teamed up in the ring they both need to learn to trust and accept, compromise and adapt. It's a fun journey to see them grow together.
Even if you're not a pro-wresting fan I think you'll enjoy this fun read and I highly recommend it for contemporary romance and light-hearted romance fans!
*Copy gifted in exchange for an honest review
The Perfect Match was a super fun romantic comedy novella with a beautifully engaging voice and quick pace.
Julianna dreamt of nothing more than being a prima ballerina. Unfortunately, a hip injury squashed her plans for the future. Once a dancer, however, you never really get it out of your soul, and working odd jobs to try and pay the bills just wasn't doing it for her. As odd as it seemed, getting a job dancing in the pro-wrestling circuit, she was willing to do just about anything to make it on her own.
Marco the Magnificent was known by pro-wrestling fans far and wide as a playboy. It was kind of his schtick. He was one of the 2 top wrestlers for WHAK, but despite his professional identity, he was still a nice guy. When he heard that his high school crush was in need of a job, he used his connections - both familial and professional - to help Julianna out. Little did he know she'd actually end up IN the ring or that he'd be utterly and completely smitten.
When the two are teamed up in the ring they both need to learn to trust and accept, compromise and adapt. It's a fun journey to see them grow together.
Even if you're not a pro-wresting fan I think you'll enjoy this fun read and I highly recommend it for contemporary romance and light-hearted romance fans!
December 11, 2015
Tv wrestling in a novel? Who knew!
Omg! I had no idea this story existed! After growing up eating Wwf and wcw fighting I was very interested I. Reading this. I read through with a giant smile on my face and laughed quite a few times at the antics. This idea for this story is brilliant! I want to read the rest because I really can't imagine all the silly him inks can go on with these characters and I really want to know more
Omg! I had no idea this story existed! After growing up eating Wwf and wcw fighting I was very interested I. Reading this. I read through with a giant smile on my face and laughed quite a few times at the antics. This idea for this story is brilliant! I want to read the rest because I really can't imagine all the silly him inks can go on with these characters and I really want to know more
May 22, 2016
Well at the end of the book they got back together and i thought that it was a good book
I think this book because it was about a girl that was in western and her boyfriend was trying to keep her safe and then at the end of the book they got back together and they lived happily ever after
I think this book because it was about a girl that was in western and her boyfriend was trying to keep her safe and then at the end of the book they got back together and they lived happily ever after
May 31, 2016
This is your typical feel good romance. I love how they had history before they started to work together. The connection between them happens fast but with the back story it is more believable than insta-love. It is a very short story but definitely worth the read.
December 17, 2015
Too short and not enough content. Glad it was free.
December 31, 2015
Good
It was a good story. It took me while to really get into it, but once I did I couldn't stop reading it.
It was a good story. It took me while to really get into it, but once I did I couldn't stop reading it.
January 1, 2016
This was a cute novella and the plot and character relationships were well told in the span of the 100 or so pages.
March 12, 2016
Is a great book to read
January 2, 2016
Intriguing
Awesome book. Very intriguing and keeps you wondering what's next. Loved the book. Looking forward to reading more of the series.
Awesome book. Very intriguing and keeps you wondering what's next. Loved the book. Looking forward to reading more of the series.
February 19, 2016
Enjoyed this book.
I liked this book lots of twists and turns. The love story was awesome. Being able to stand on your own is not always easy.
I liked this book lots of twists and turns. The love story was awesome. Being able to stand on your own is not always easy.
May 2, 2016
Great lines
I enjoyed this novel. Some of the lines were especially funny. Read it on my day at the beach and found myself laughing out loud at times.
I enjoyed this novel. Some of the lines were especially funny. Read it on my day at the beach and found myself laughing out loud at times.
May 5, 2016
Good love story, short, sweet & straight to the point!!!
June 17, 2016
Cute short story
I wasn't looking to read something long and emotional. So this short story of finding love in a ring was cute and a quick read.
I wasn't looking to read something long and emotional. So this short story of finding love in a ring was cute and a quick read.
September 18, 2017
2.5 I just hop onboard this from the very start but it got better towards the end. A slow grower?
December 9, 2019
:) cute, but too short...
May 10, 2020
It was ok. There wereva lot of chracters for such a short book. I wish we saw more of their relationship then just hhim litterly fighting for her.
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