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The Wrong Match #3
The Wrong Prom Date
Can a fake relationship land her the prom date of her dreams?
Hayley Lawson has no chance of getting a date to prom. Thanks to a rumor gone wrong, the boys at school are all convinced she’s only interested in dating college guys. She certainly isn’t holding her breath waiting for someone to ask her to the big dance.
But, when her long-time crush returns to town, Hayley's hopes of landing her dream date suddenly reignite. Owen Beck is everything she’s ever wanted in a guy, but after years of waiting, she can’t rely on fate alone to bring them together. If she wants to go to prom with him, she’s going to have to put her heart on the line and ask him herself.
However, her promposal doesn't exactly go to plan, and when Owen's twin swoops in to 'save' her, she ends up in the arms of the wrong brother. She might still have a chance with Owen though. Ethan knows his brother better than anyone, and he seems to think a bit of good old fashioned jealousy might just get Owen to ask Hayley to the prom himself.
A few weeks faking a relationship shouldn't be too hard. After all, Ethan is nothing compared to Owen. Right?
Hayley Lawson has no chance of getting a date to prom. Thanks to a rumor gone wrong, the boys at school are all convinced she’s only interested in dating college guys. She certainly isn’t holding her breath waiting for someone to ask her to the big dance.
But, when her long-time crush returns to town, Hayley's hopes of landing her dream date suddenly reignite. Owen Beck is everything she’s ever wanted in a guy, but after years of waiting, she can’t rely on fate alone to bring them together. If she wants to go to prom with him, she’s going to have to put her heart on the line and ask him herself.
However, her promposal doesn't exactly go to plan, and when Owen's twin swoops in to 'save' her, she ends up in the arms of the wrong brother. She might still have a chance with Owen though. Ethan knows his brother better than anyone, and he seems to think a bit of good old fashioned jealousy might just get Owen to ask Hayley to the prom himself.
A few weeks faking a relationship shouldn't be too hard. After all, Ethan is nothing compared to Owen. Right?
266 pages, Paperback
Published March 9, 2020
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Alexandra Moody
29 books2,711 followersAlexandra Moody is an Australian author who writes romance novels for young adults. She lives in Adelaide with her husband, three children and naughty dog. When she’s not busy writing, you’ll find her reading or spending time with her family. She loves to travel, is addicted to caffeine and has a love/hate relationship with the gym.
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or follow Alexandra on Instagram or TikTok: @amoodyauthor
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August 25, 2022
sometimes, bookstagram can be convincing
don't listen.
don't listen.
May 21, 2020
A NERD AND A BAND LEADER WITH GLASSES AND A BIG HEART? SIGN ME UP FOR IT, I WANT NOW ONE OF THOSE.
( IF YOU KNOW ONE PLEASE GIVE HIM MY NUMBER)--->JUST KIDDING, OR MAYBE NOT ;)
Ethan has became one of my all time favorite nerd books' character.
His way of caring and showing with all that small but sometimes really big gestures how he always wanted Hayley made my heart almost melt. I'M A GONER FOR ETHAN.
I really didn't understand how couldn't Hayley notice that he had only eyes for her...
You should definitely read this one .
AND TO CONVINCE YOU I'LL GIVE YOU 4 BIG REASONS:
1. A HOT NERD
2. A BAND LEADER
3. BIG GESTURES
4. T-A-Y-L-O-R S-W-I-F-T
I GAVE IT 4.95 STARS⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
( IF YOU KNOW ONE PLEASE GIVE HIM MY NUMBER)--->JUST KIDDING, OR MAYBE NOT ;)
Ethan has became one of my all time favorite nerd books' character.
His way of caring and showing with all that small but sometimes really big gestures how he always wanted Hayley made my heart almost melt. I'M A GONER FOR ETHAN.
I really didn't understand how couldn't Hayley notice that he had only eyes for her...
You should definitely read this one .
AND TO CONVINCE YOU I'LL GIVE YOU 4 BIG REASONS:
1. A HOT NERD
2. A BAND LEADER
3. BIG GESTURES
4. T-A-Y-L-O-R S-W-I-F-T
I GAVE IT 4.95 STARS⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 31, 2021
❤️🥰❤️🥰❤️
This book was simply delightful! Here is a list to why it was.
Cliches broke
1. Main girl a cheerleader and not an unseen book nerd
2. SHE DOESN’T GET WITH THE BAD BOY!!! Not going to lie this fact is like 58% of why I enjoyed this book
3. The bad boy is a legit bad boy that doesn’t have a heart of gold and is conceited and self-centered! Finally a character that is true to how these guys are, why would they ever change if what they do works??
4. Nerdy boy finally getting the girl!! 💃🏽💃🏽 Thrilled about that one! The sweet guy wins in the end! Woohoo!
5. He didn’t tell her about the poem! (Which I totally called)
Cliches that weren’t broken but are forgiven
1. Mean girl, didn’t plan a huge part of the book so I wasn’t super bothered by her.
2. Teenage party where something goes wrong. At least at the end Ethan tells Hayley the truth and so that misunderstanding isn’t a cause for contention.
3. A lot of miscommunication. At least I felt like with how uncertain the characters felt about themselves and whether they were worth loving this made sense. They didn’t see themselves as the other saw them so it was easy to think they couldn’t be loved. So it worked for me.
4. Prom. At least the dullness of prom king and queen wasn’t overly glamorized and it was cut short.
All in all I loved this book for being sweet, simple, fun and a light hearted read! The author is an indie author so I can’t recommend buying a copy more! Help support a writer! Also I don’t think you’ll regret it!
This book was simply delightful! Here is a list to why it was.
Cliches broke
1. Main girl a cheerleader and not an unseen book nerd
2. SHE DOESN’T GET WITH THE BAD BOY!!! Not going to lie this fact is like 58% of why I enjoyed this book
3. The bad boy is a legit bad boy that doesn’t have a heart of gold and is conceited and self-centered! Finally a character that is true to how these guys are, why would they ever change if what they do works??
4. Nerdy boy finally getting the girl!! 💃🏽💃🏽 Thrilled about that one! The sweet guy wins in the end! Woohoo!
5. He didn’t tell her about the poem! (Which I totally called)
Cliches that weren’t broken but are forgiven
1. Mean girl, didn’t plan a huge part of the book so I wasn’t super bothered by her.
2. Teenage party where something goes wrong. At least at the end Ethan tells Hayley the truth and so that misunderstanding isn’t a cause for contention.
3. A lot of miscommunication. At least I felt like with how uncertain the characters felt about themselves and whether they were worth loving this made sense. They didn’t see themselves as the other saw them so it was easy to think they couldn’t be loved. So it worked for me.
4. Prom. At least the dullness of prom king and queen wasn’t overly glamorized and it was cut short.
All in all I loved this book for being sweet, simple, fun and a light hearted read! The author is an indie author so I can’t recommend buying a copy more! Help support a writer! Also I don’t think you’ll regret it!
November 9, 2022
if better than the movies was written on wattpad in 2012 and than netflix decided to make it a movie this book could happen🪦 so if you're wondering why did i finish since i hate it so much...i'm 22 and i miss highschool drama soooo.....
March 21, 2023
the way the twin brother was such a dick for no reason was concerning THERAPY pls
November 1, 2022
Instagram recommended this book and that is the last time I trust some 10 year old kid making Instagram reels. Horrible, truly horrible, a thing that’s so bad wattpad wouldn’t allow it entry. The writing reminded me of 11 year old me’s writing. This book was supposed to be an easy start to my romance book era but it was genuinely very discouraging.
February 11, 2023
no joke the epilogue was set half an hour later that is not an EPILOGUE
July 23, 2020
Could do with a bit of editing.....
March 18, 2020
Super Cute! Plus I am a Taylor Swift fan (if you read, you’ll know). Ethan is the cutest character 🎸 👓
August 27, 2024
A NERDY BAND MEMBER, THAT SINGS AND PLAYS GUITAR, WEARS GLASSES, LIVES IN HIS BROTHERS SHADOW AND ONLY HAS EYES FOR ONE GIRL, 5 STARS ⭐️⭐️🌟🌟💫💗💗💗💗💗💗
✧.* ⤑ age rating : 12+
✧.* ⤑ age rating : 12+
September 3, 2022
FIRST OF ALL ETHAN BECK !!!!! 🫡
This guy is a literal definition of a perfect boyfriend. The fact that he sang TAYLOR SWIFT’s SONGS to her made me totally loose it. 💃🏼💃🏼Throughout the book i was just itching for them to finally get together and it could not have ending in a better way than it did. This book is proof that its not always the hot,muscular, breathtaking,popular but it can be the nerdy, sweet, kind and caring one as well. Okay but spoiler “HE DOES HAVE A SIX PACK” 💀
Hayley finally realising how much of a douche OWEN was,was truly therapeutic. And gosh she and Ethan deserved to be together and it was FATE. 😤💖💖
This guy is a literal definition of a perfect boyfriend. The fact that he sang TAYLOR SWIFT’s SONGS to her made me totally loose it. 💃🏼💃🏼Throughout the book i was just itching for them to finally get together and it could not have ending in a better way than it did. This book is proof that its not always the hot,muscular, breathtaking,popular but it can be the nerdy, sweet, kind and caring one as well. Okay but spoiler “HE DOES HAVE A SIX PACK” 💀
Hayley finally realising how much of a douche OWEN was,was truly therapeutic. And gosh she and Ethan deserved to be together and it was FATE. 😤💖💖
May 20, 2023
this was SOOOO cute. i usually hate rom com (especially high school) but omg i was giggling and kicking my feet. my only concern is HAYLEY STILL DOESNT KNOW ETHAN WROTE THAT POEM (i called it btw i just knew owen didn’t write it)
April 3, 2024
I absolutely loved the book. It was just super sweet and the characters (especially Ethan) are just adorable. I also really liked that it was dual Pov and had Taylor Swift References ❤️
May 16, 2020
I liked this book, I had to skim some parts but I liked it overall. I still think that the first was the best, not that I didn't enjoy this. I was happy to see Madi and Cole. The 3 stars might be because I just switched from reading adult fiction to young adult fiction and it was a little jarring switching POVs. I just kept thinking, really? this is what Hayley is thinking about. I felt like an actual adult because she was so ... juvenile? Lol. She was so worried about her prom date instead of paying attention to math and I was like, girl! Your studies are more important! So after my mind adjusted to the age difference and being in the frame of mind of a teenager, I thought it got better. I still don't understand why authors are writing books where characters are in love with people that they've never really had a conversation with. I thought Ethan more endearing and a more likable character than Hayley. Anyway, it was a fun, fast read.
March 31, 2020
The Wrong Prom Date
Alright, so I feel like middle ground has finally been reached. The first book was a five star read. The second book was a three star read. This book is a four star read.
Now, keep in mind this is a TEEN novel. I really loved both the main characters Hayley and Ethan. Hayley was definitely feisty and original. She reminded me of how I was in high school. Ethan was really sweet and I enjoyed seeing the outside perspective looking in. This was a really good book all in all that was both clean and had a sweet ending.
However, I feel like it didn’t match the creativity and originality of the first book. I felt like you really needed more plot or more storyline for that to occur. However, it was a great book I would give this a 4.6
Alright, so I feel like middle ground has finally been reached. The first book was a five star read. The second book was a three star read. This book is a four star read.
Now, keep in mind this is a TEEN novel. I really loved both the main characters Hayley and Ethan. Hayley was definitely feisty and original. She reminded me of how I was in high school. Ethan was really sweet and I enjoyed seeing the outside perspective looking in. This was a really good book all in all that was both clean and had a sweet ending.
However, I feel like it didn’t match the creativity and originality of the first book. I felt like you really needed more plot or more storyline for that to occur. However, it was a great book I would give this a 4.6
October 16, 2022
super repetitive
December 22, 2025
3.75 ⭐️. It was cute, similar to the better than the movies plot but I didn’t like it near as much. And the ending was super cheesy and I was crashing out lol. But it wasn’t a bad book by any means and I did have a good time reading most of it!
December 27, 2025
I would write this book a four out of five, for the plot. I don’t particularly like the way Alexandra Moody wrote this book, but it’s a really cute romcom, I would recommend it in between books if you’re looking for a lie hearted sweet romance with drama, ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
July 19, 2024
I LOVED IT!!! better than the movies vibes and it was so sweetie!! hayley annoyed me towards the end but ethan is perfect to me
December 21, 2024
على قولة اسيل 4.5 نا ابغى اعطيه 5 بس يستاهل اكثر من 4
They were so cute I’ll miss them so much 😞😞😞😞😞😞
It was really fun 😞😞
اعشق الكتب الخفيفه اللي كذا
They were so cute I’ll miss them so much 😞😞😞😞😞😞
It was really fun 😞😞
اعشق الكتب الخفيفه اللي كذا
April 24, 2025
As entertainment, it was pretty good. As a piece of literature, it was a dumpster fire.
This is not a “not like other girls” kind of book. This is a “I’m exactly like other girls, aka you, and I’m going to prove it by repeatedly doing things I believe teenage girls do, or try to do, or dream of doing, like stopping in the middle of the road to sing Taylor Swift lyrics because that will surely make you identify yourself with me” kind of book.
It has the cheerleader who cheers “because she likes it” (is this a disney movie??), and the nerd who’s -surprise- not, in fact, a nerd. He might wear glasses, but he’s secretly jacked under his baggy clothes (can’t have a non-jacked mmc in a ya romance, I guess), sings at college parties and is actually the coolest guy ever. Oh, and his brother’s a dick. Not a pretty hard choice, right?
That was actually one of the reasons why this book sort of fell flat for me. I might have loved Ethan (not for his dorkiness, cause there wasn’t actually any), but even he couldn’t save this book from the fact that the author couldn’t make the "other option" a decent guy. I mean, in Better than The Movies at least Owen is actually a sweet guy, but she’s happier with Wes, you know? In this book, however, the first option is literally expelled for selling drugs (which was absolutely unnecessary), checks every girl out and is a general asshole most of the time. It was plain obvious Hayley wasn’t gonna end up with him, so it wasn’t too interesting.
Also, there were some other things that bothered me, like the whole thing with her sister. Maybe it’s just me, but the fact that she solved nothing with her was a letdown, and I expected her to have like a heart to heart about her friends and stuff, even if it went in a sort of 10 Things I Hate About You way, but apparently Hayley doesn’t care that she thinks every one of her sister’s friends are “bitchy” and that they are rubbing off on her. Because why would you warn your sister of such a thing?
All in all, it was a quite forgettable and mediocre book, but that didn’t stop me from giggling in the middle of the night. If you’re looking for a palate cleanser or simply a fast and cute book, you will probably like this. If you’re looking for deep relationships and character development, steer clear of this book. Trust me.
PD: why hate maths????? Like every girl who reads rom-coms hates them?? And also, the cover couldn’t put me off more. The photo cover, not the drawn one. And why have two of them?
This is not a “not like other girls” kind of book. This is a “I’m exactly like other girls, aka you, and I’m going to prove it by repeatedly doing things I believe teenage girls do, or try to do, or dream of doing, like stopping in the middle of the road to sing Taylor Swift lyrics because that will surely make you identify yourself with me” kind of book.
It has the cheerleader who cheers “because she likes it” (is this a disney movie??), and the nerd who’s -surprise- not, in fact, a nerd. He might wear glasses, but he’s secretly jacked under his baggy clothes (can’t have a non-jacked mmc in a ya romance, I guess), sings at college parties and is actually the coolest guy ever. Oh, and his brother’s a dick. Not a pretty hard choice, right?
That was actually one of the reasons why this book sort of fell flat for me. I might have loved Ethan (not for his dorkiness, cause there wasn’t actually any), but even he couldn’t save this book from the fact that the author couldn’t make the "other option" a decent guy. I mean, in Better than The Movies at least Owen is actually a sweet guy, but she’s happier with Wes, you know? In this book, however, the first option is literally expelled for selling drugs (which was absolutely unnecessary), checks every girl out and is a general asshole most of the time. It was plain obvious Hayley wasn’t gonna end up with him, so it wasn’t too interesting.
Also, there were some other things that bothered me, like the whole thing with her sister. Maybe it’s just me, but the fact that she solved nothing with her was a letdown, and I expected her to have like a heart to heart about her friends and stuff, even if it went in a sort of 10 Things I Hate About You way, but apparently Hayley doesn’t care that she thinks every one of her sister’s friends are “bitchy” and that they are rubbing off on her. Because why would you warn your sister of such a thing?
All in all, it was a quite forgettable and mediocre book, but that didn’t stop me from giggling in the middle of the night. If you’re looking for a palate cleanser or simply a fast and cute book, you will probably like this. If you’re looking for deep relationships and character development, steer clear of this book. Trust me.
PD: why hate maths????? Like every girl who reads rom-coms hates them?? And also, the cover couldn’t put me off more. The photo cover, not the drawn one. And why have two of them?
April 30, 2025
i loved this series!!! admittedly i didnt like this one as much as the first two but it was still good
the author took a little too much inspo from tsitp though with the "beck boys" and one loving guitar(conrad/ethan) the other loving football(jere/owen) and the long time crush
this series gave me a love/hate relationship with dual pov it was great knowing everything that was happening but it made me want to scream at the characters mostly
i also loved that you can see whats happening with the previous main characters (madi,cole,teagan,etc.)
4 stars for this whole series great read if you want a clean predictable cute ya romance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
the author took a little too much inspo from tsitp though with the "beck boys" and one loving guitar(conrad/ethan) the other loving football(jere/owen) and the long time crush
this series gave me a love/hate relationship with dual pov it was great knowing everything that was happening but it made me want to scream at the characters mostly
i also loved that you can see whats happening with the previous main characters (madi,cole,teagan,etc.)
4 stars for this whole series great read if you want a clean predictable cute ya romance ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
May 4, 2024
2.75
the most predictable book ever
bas im a sucker for cheesy romcoms
seeing Hayley fall in love with Ethan was A M A Z I N G.
Ethan Beck Asal
Owen w el bet el safra ely mesh fakra esmha dy typical highschool bullies.
Thank you
the most predictable book ever
bas im a sucker for cheesy romcoms
seeing Hayley fall in love with Ethan was A M A Z I N G.
Ethan Beck Asal
Owen w el bet el safra ely mesh fakra esmha dy typical highschool bullies.
Thank you
June 3, 2020
I 100% need Evan and Todd's story now because I KNOW they secretly totally like each other!!
April 24, 2023
it would have gotten 4 stars if the cover wasn’t such a jumpscare
January 10, 2025
Cute YA story overall, but lots of miscommunication
It's been a bit since I've read a YA. This one is pretty cute overall. This fits the fake dating troupe which I don't always love. I feel like if the characters would just communicate there wouldn't be so many head games. That's what normally drives me a little nuts with the fake dating troupe. And this story sits right there - the characters have a lot of miscommunication and hurt feelings which carries the story a little too long for me.
There are also quite a few edit errors as of January 2025.
I did like the characters, especially nerdy singer, Ethan. I felt like Owen needed a little more depth...there's never any explanation as to why he's so awful. Owen seemed very flat and served only to be the awful antagonist.
Content: Clean romance. Triggers are minimal...there's some teen drinking, bullying, and negative sibling relationships.
Language: Less than a handful of swears. No f-bombs
Religious: No
Happy reading!!
It's been a bit since I've read a YA. This one is pretty cute overall. This fits the fake dating troupe which I don't always love. I feel like if the characters would just communicate there wouldn't be so many head games. That's what normally drives me a little nuts with the fake dating troupe. And this story sits right there - the characters have a lot of miscommunication and hurt feelings which carries the story a little too long for me.
There are also quite a few edit errors as of January 2025.
I did like the characters, especially nerdy singer, Ethan. I felt like Owen needed a little more depth...there's never any explanation as to why he's so awful. Owen seemed very flat and served only to be the awful antagonist.
Content: Clean romance. Triggers are minimal...there's some teen drinking, bullying, and negative sibling relationships.
Language: Less than a handful of swears. No f-bombs
Religious: No
Happy reading!!
January 4, 2023
1.5 cringy and hayley is the worst but ┐( ∵ )┌
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