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A Match Unlikely: A Feel-Good Romantic Comedy

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Lola is on the verge of losing her job, and there’s only one way to save interview Mark, the millionaire bad-boy celebrity she absolutely despises.

Unfortunately, Mark is every bit as arrogant and infuriating as she remembers, and he’s determined to make her assignment anything but easy. But as their clashes grow more intense and the lines between them begin to blur, it becomes harder to tell where irritation ends and attraction begins.

She needs the interview. He loves getting under her skin. Falling for each other was never part of the plan.

269 pages, Paperback

Published August 27, 2026

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Tobiloba Afolayan

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449 reviews23 followers
October 14, 2026
This was such a fast-paced book! Everything moved quickly, but not so quickly that I ever felt lost or confused at any point.

The characters were so funny to me. I know a lot of people found them annoying, but honestly, I found them hilarious. Both Lola and Mark are such crackheads. They were immature, but not in an annoying way. Their banter was so childish that I found myself laughing so much lol.

I think this is a really good, cheesy rom-com that you can pick up, read, and just enjoy without having to think too hard. Sometimes, that’s exactly what you need!

Thank you to the author for the ARC!
August 31, 2026
A captivating and enjoyable read! The story kept me interested from beginning to end, with memorable characters and engaging moments. Definitely worth reading!❤️
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35 reviews2 followers
October 6, 2026
Match Unlikely was such a beautiful and genuinely enjoyable read. I had such a fun time with this book, especially because of the chemistry, banter, and overall dynamic between Lola and Mark.

The story follows Lola, a journalist whose career is hanging by a thread. She's given one last assignment that could save her job: secure an exclusive interview with Mark, a wealthy and notorious celebrity she absolutely cannot stand. Unfortunately for Lola, Mark is just as arrogant, annoying, and mischievous as she remembers him from secondary school…. What starts as a simple interview quickly becomes much more complicated when their old rivalry begins to blur into something neither of them expected: attraction👀✨

I loved their enemies-to-lovers dynamic. The banter was so good, and there were several moments that genuinely had me laughing. Mark was such a menace 😭, but | also loved how openly and boldly he cared about Lola. Watching their feelings develop despite how determined they were to resist them was definitely one of my favourite parts of the book.

And any book that gives me good sisterhood automatically has my attention. I really loved Lola and Lara's relationship. Their bond felt warm and genuine, and I enjoyed seeing the way they showed up for each other. Tanya was another character | really liked. She brought so much personality to the story, and I genuinely enjoyed every scene she was in.

Also...OMG, THE ELEVATOR SCENE🥵🌶️...I genuinely cannot get it out of my heads.

But beyond the romance, I think what made this book so enjoyable for me was how easy it was to get through. It had the rivalry, the chemistry, the playful banter, the hilarious moments, and plenty of swoony scenes🤭…
Definitely recommend if you love fun enemies-to-lovers romances with great chemistry and banter.

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17 reviews1 follower
October 18, 2026
A Match Unlikely is such a fun, feel-good romance, and I read it in one sitting. The romance was just so enjoyable, and Mark and Lola genuinely had chemistry. Their banter??? I loved their conversations so much.

Mark was definitely my favourite character. I loved his sharp mouth and the way he could match Lola head-on, toe to toe. Neither of them was backing down, and honestly, watching them go back and forth was so much fun.

There was also a little miscommunication happening, and I kept thinking, “If you people would just talk…” A lot of things could have been avoided, but at the same time, I can't even complain because the situations it created gave the book some really funny moments. And that elevator scene???

I really enjoyed the humour in this book. It wasn't just the romance I was enjoying. The situations, the dialogue, the banter( especially the banter😂) everything was done right.

If you need a feel-good romance that will have you smiling at your book like you're the one in love, maybe give this one a try.
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408 reviews28 followers
September 26, 2026
Fun, Sweet, and Full of Chemistry

A Match Unlikely is such a beautiful story, and I had a really fun time reading it.

The story follows Lola and Mark. Lola has disliked Mark since secondary school because of his mischievous nature, and they unexpectedly meet again 10 years later at Lola’s sister’s wedding. When they end up trapped together in an elevator, it becomes the beginning of a whole new kind of drama.

Mark and Lola spend a good part of the story fighting their attraction, but eventually, they both give in. My biggest issue with them was that they didn’t communicate well, and it caused unnecessary tension between them.

Lola frustrated me at times because I couldn’t understand why she was playing the victim in certain situations.

Mark, on the other hand, loves Lola loudly and boldly, and I really enjoyed seeing how much he cared for her.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read with great chemistry and fun moments.

This is a 4.5-star read, and I recommend it.
7 reviews
August 28, 2026
A Match Unlikely is one of those stories that pulled me in more than I expected. I really enjoyed the chemistry between the characters, especially the tension and history between Lola and Mark. The story has a good balance of romance, humor, drama, and those little moments that make you want to keep reading.

What I loved most was how the relationship develops without feeling completely rushed. The characters have their flaws, personalities, and moments that make them feel more human. There were times I was smiling at their interactions and other times I was genuinely frustrated with them.

Overall, this was a really enjoyable read with a fun storyline and enough emotional tension to keep me invested. Definitely worth giving a chance if you enjoy romance with plenty of drama and complicated relationships.
3 reviews1 follower
August 28, 2026
A match unlikely was such a fun ride! 😂❤️ It had everything I want in a good rom-com. chemistry, banter, hilarious moments, lovable characters, and just enough chaos to keep me turning the pages.

The characters had such great chemistry, and their interactions had me smiling one minute and laughing the next. It was lighthearted without being empty, and the emotional moments gave the story just enough depth.

If you’re looking for a fun, feel-good romance that will make you laugh, swoon, and occasionally yell at the characters for their decisions 😂, definitely pick this one up. A thoroughly enjoyable read!
7 reviews
August 28, 2026
AMU is such a beautiful enemies-to-lovers story! 😍 The chemistry between Lola and Mark, the banter, misunderstandings, drama, and unexpected twists kept me hooked from beginning to end 🤣🤣 I especially loved watching their relationship grow from resentment to genuine love.

It’s funny, emotional, romantic, and filled with those moments that make you scream at your screen 😂. A real real captivating read for anyone who enjoys a good slow-burn romance with plenty of drama. I can tell you for sure that it's definitely worth the read! ❤️
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August 28, 2026
I enjoyed this book so much! It was funny, charming, and the romance was ROMANCING 😍. I found myself giggling and chuckling all the way through. A feel-good romantic comedy.

The banter between Lola and Mark was top-notch, will crack you up. and the writing was so smooth and easy to read that I literally finished the book in one sitting. Then I enjoyed it so much, I went back and read it again.

At this point, when Tobiloba writes, I read. It’s automatic.
3 reviews1 follower
August 28, 2026
Yo! If you've not read this sweet novel then you're missing out.

Are you looking for romance that started off wrong? Then you're at the right place, every pages and chapters keep you hooked and giving you reason to always wants you to read.

Our darling author did so well in this novel and I wouldn't want to give spoilers so dig into this story and savour every chapter ❤️

Happy reading 📚 😊
11 reviews
October 19, 2026
A beautifully written book . I love me a Mark and an independent and talented lady as THE FMC Lola .

I also love the ladies in these book so much LARA , Tanya , Aminat and even Veronica because this really brought more drama to the book. Oh how can I forget Mark’s sweet mom and amazing and intelligent character.

Richard got what he deserved. Bad and toxic boss how I wished Mark bought that company 🤭🤭🤭

I highly recommend 💯
7 reviews1 follower
August 28, 2026
A Match Unlikely is a good book to read.

It’s about hate at first sight, but then love just pumps out suddenly.

I don’t want to be a spoiler but I will advise you to go and read this book and you won’t regret reading it.

The writer did a great job, written beautifully. Oh my goodness, please go and read it now and you will thank me later honestly.
5 reviews
August 31, 2026
A match unlikely is definitely a lovely read if you enjoy stories about unexpected love, relationship and finding love where you least expect it. It has a good balance of romance, emotions and those little moments that keeps you wanting to know what happens next. You can't wait to miss it I swear, grab your copy now!
3 reviews
September 21, 2026
I really enjoyed the chemistry between the characters and how the story kept me smiling throughout. It’s leasy to get lost in and I will tell you for a fact that, you’ll feel as though you’re the character in the book.

I laughed, I smiled, I was sad, then happy again, I did Awwwn Awwwn. It’s really good guys 🌺🌺🌺
5 reviews
August 28, 2026
A beautiful and captivating romance novel that kept me engaged from beginning to end. The emotions, chemistry, and storyline made it such an enjoyable read. Definitely a lovely book for anyone who enjoys a good love story. Kudos to the Author
3 reviews
August 28, 2026
Looking for the perfect romance book with all the feels, emotions and of course DRAMA🎭 this book right here is the perfect one for you. Dive in and I promise you, you’re going to be hooked by the first chapter 😍😍😍
4 reviews
August 29, 2026
No doubt this is one of the perfect romance I've read. Right from the beginning to the very end. So so thrilling and interesting to read. I couldn't take my eyes off it to the very end. The storyline, tangled drama and all made it an interesting one. A good one author.
4 reviews
September 1, 2026
This story was such a pleasant surprise for me. I loved the banter, the unexpected connection, and watching the relationship develop. Definitely one of those reads that keeps you saying, “just one more chapter.”
5 reviews
August 28, 2026
If you love Romance then you definitely need to read these book, the writer really did a fantastic and perfect write up the love and romance story from mark and Lola 😍🩷was so lntresting .
7 reviews2 followers
August 28, 2026
Okayyyyy let's talk about " A Match Unlikely"
This book is soooooo good you definitely can't read it once
For my fellow romantics, this is definitely a must read
3 reviews
August 30, 2026
I enjoyed this book so much, definitely worth reading
5 reviews
August 30, 2026
This story is absolutely nice, Lola and mark chemistry was undeniable 🥹
The characters and tension between them was thrilling.
2 reviews
August 30, 2026
Oh how I love this book, it's so captivating and beautiful.
2 reviews
August 30, 2026
I've often heard that the perfect romance doesn't exist andi used to believe that until i read "A Match Unlikely".
This book will leave you wanting moreee.
7 reviews
August 30, 2026
Interesting and captivating love story, read it three times and I still can't get enough, a must read for all
2 reviews
August 30, 2026
I really love the plot
It was interesting to read, I didn't notice when I finished the book already 😂
You're good 🤗
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