Jules is living with a serious illness, her liver needs a transplant, her body is failing her but she is making the best she can under the circumstances. She has her work and friends and unfortunately her family which is not the people you want with you when you are down.

Tom's company has to share the space with Jules' start up, they are completely opposites in everything, from the way they run their companies to they way they dress but they have to work together to help each other while they are sharing the same office.

The fact that Tom is gorgeous doesn't help or the fact that she is keeping her illness a secret. But once they come close the game changes.

I wasn't sure about the hero, his first impression could have been better but he improved so much during the book. Tom grow to be lovely and very sweet.

I am in awe of Jules strength, she was so brave and she was taking everything that life gave her and kept moving on.

I liked a lot the supportive characters, expect her family, I can't fandom how they could act they way they did towards her. Her friends and especially Alan was her true family and I am glad we got to see them support each other.

*I received an ARC and this is my honest opinion.

Just had the pleasure to read this book provided by Netgalley.
I smiled, laughed and most certainly cried. This book had the mixture of everything and i just had to finish it in one sitting and i really enjoyed it, Jules has been through a lot and having her friend Alan next to her and seeing their friendship is heartwarming and not to forget our H Tom (⚡) who was also their for Jules from the very beginning even if he didn't know it and how their relation evolved was satisfying.

Jules is someone who suffers from a liver disease, and she needs a transplant to survive. Her family (who sucks) is not willing to donate or see if they are a match. Craziness happens. Plus lots of coupling. Not much spice, but that’s okay!

I really enjoyed this book. I thought the struggles were believable,the relationship worked, and the best friend (chosen family) was amazing. I also loved the design of “before” and “after” as a storytelling device.

Story wrapped up neatly and I liked the epilogue too!

I really enjoyed this book, but it was shockingly, unrepentantly dark, and that might mean that it’s not for everyone. The cover belies the seriousness with which the subject matter is treated, making this another book that I would not call a romance novel, the way that we have come to think of them. It’s romantic, sort of. But in the end, that is kind of not the point.

The marketing material calls this “a high-stakes, occasionally steamy, workplace romance that will leave you feverishly turning pages,” which is about the most misleading statement that I can remember hearing. It’s not a “workplace romance”, it’s not all that steamy, and, while I did sort of feverishly turn pages, that was mostly because I was worried that our heroine would actually die.

See, Jules is critically, gravely, terminally ill. She has a very rare disease (Primary sclerosing cholangitis for those playing along at home) which is 100% fatal without a liver transplant. Unfortunately, she’s not *quite* sick enough to qualify for a cadaver donation, and she has exhausted her friends and family looking for a live donor. And when sepsis sets in and her organs begin to shut down, well, it might just be too late.

Sounds light and adorable, right?

In the end, it turns out that her frenemy-with-benefits is a match, and, of course, he saves the day. But that only brings us to the middle of the story. The rest of the book deals with Jules adjusting to her new normal, which includes pushing Mr. Right away, quitting her job, and feeling otherwise aimless. It’s explained that these reactions are normal for someone who is quite literally yanked back from the precipice of death…but that doesn’t make them easier to read.

Before you start thinking I didn’t like the book, that is not true. It’s actually really good. But it’s DARK, y’all. And I totally get that it might not be everyone’s cuppa. Jules’ journey is real, and stark and terrifying and I am every glad to have taken it with her. Bradbury writes from her own experience (she also has PSC and received a live-donor transplant) so the book is deeply personal, and the gritty, realistic details really come through.

Recommended if you don’t shy away from dark stories with happy endings, and if the medical stuff won’t be too triggering.

First off that dedication brought me to tears. Like Woah!

Unlikely Match by Laura Bradbury is one enemies to lovers story I couldn't stop reading.
This beautiful Transplant Romance story had me from the very beginning.
Laura's writing style lured me in, gripped my heart and had my emotions all over the dang place.
She has such a talent for making you care so deeply about her characters from the very first page. I immediately felt so much love and connection with our characters.
If you are wanting a good love story, grab this one!
I was blown away by this beautiful book! So much that I don’t think I can put into words how much I loved it. I was torn between wanting to devour it and never wanting it to end.

“I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.”

Grape Books,
Thank You for your generosity and gifting me a copy of this amazing eARC!
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This book was absolutely darling and far from the typical enemies to lovers romance we see. Jules is suffering from a rare liver condition when she meets Tom, who turns out to be the biggest distraction for her in more ways than one. Super sweet story!

This story follows Jules, who is hoping for a living donor transplant for her liver because she is fighting a life-threatening illness. The book is broken up in sections of BEFORE and AFTER the transplant. It shows her working relationship with Tom possibly turning into more, in an enemies-to-lovers kind of way, but it also shows how much friendship means above everything else. Several lovely secondary characters such as Alan, Stewart, Tarun, Brian and Dr. Abebe make the story complete. Really good book!

This book was really good. I loved the characters. I liked this book a lot it was super cute. Thank you NetGalley for the ARC

Tom and Jules are imperfectly perfect. Unique premise, good character development, educational on terminal illness and transplant. I enjoyed this thoroughly.

It was very emotional and an intense romance read. It was quite enlightening to know about the PSC in detail. But what I really liked the most was the character development of both the main characters, and that is something very much look forward to in my reads.

Jules Kelly battles for her life against a chronic liver disease known as Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis, well as her feelings for her new nemesis, Tom, in this beautifully heartbreaking and eye opening story.

To put it simply, this story was just so real and raw, and add in the fluffy romance parts, it was just pretty
much perfect.

I adored this absolutely not cliché romance. At first, I really despised Tom because, like Jules, I thought he was a "mysogynistic asshat". However, after explaining himself and learning about his tough childhood, I really liked his character. His back and forth with Jules was refreshing, just as it was for Jules, too. I never enjoy it when the two main characters keep important things from each other because it always comes back to haunt them but this time it really worked out in Jules' favour (However, she could have had that liver much sooner).

The romance aspect of the book is an enemies to lovers (SQUEAALLLL!!!) and a workplace romance. These are two of my most favourite tropes, so there was a very low chance of me not enjoying it. One issue I did have with the romance in the "Before" part of the book is that things between Tom and Jules seemed to escalate so quickly even though the climax was halfway through the book.

An aspect I really enjoyed is how there was a story beyond Jules' transplant. We get to see how Jules lived before her transplant and riddled with suffering, as well as her journey to recovery and adjusting to her new life. She had to decide on a new path for herself or to revert back to the life she had before being diagnosed.

I can't even imagine what Jules (and all people suffering from PSC) went through in her five years before getting her transplant, and after that still having to manage all the side effects of her medication and the possibility of more illnesses. Her suffering had me in tears most of the time.

There aren't many books I read where I walk away with an important life lesson after finishing it, as I read to escape from reality and its struggles. However, I think the most important and profound lesson I learnt from this book is to offer understanding and support rather than pity to those who are suffering. And to also be conscious of how we treat people as we rarely know what people are going through.

I love nothing more than the moment when the title suddenly clicks with the plot and dialogue. It was a very intense romance read for me. And I enjoyed every minute of it.

Honestly, I thought the idea of a transplant romance sounded a bit weird, but I have never been happier to have been so wrong.

First of all, the fact that Laura Bradbury wrote this from EXPERIENCE with PSC and a liver transplant is incredibly brave, and I am so thankful that she has done so.

This story dives SO much deeper than your traditional RomCom, as it explores how being terminally ill effects you body mind and soul as well as how it effects your relationships. Through this story we’re able to see a life that most of us are incredibly lucky to not have had experience with. We’re shown the before, during, and after of a liver transplant and the toll it takes on a person’s entire life.

The characters in the book are so well rounded and layered and their relationship was such an incredibly evolved yet at times frustrating thing! Jules is a “fierce fucking warrior” and I feel forever grateful for getting to “meet” her and see life through her eyes. I can’t pretend to know what being that sick or what needing an organ transplant is like, but seeing all of that through Jules’ eyes was an incredibly emotional and unforgettable experience. Tom is just…there’s so much to Tom that I think Tom is still figuring out. It was quite the experience to watch him deal with his past hurts as he tries to navigate his potential future with Jules. Their relationship shows us that nothing is set in stone but that certain things (and people) are worth fighting for. I feel so weird for enjoying the steamy scenes in a transplant romance, but honestly they worked so well-it didn’t feel weird or like they were an after thought-it just worked.

This book was informative, but it wasn’t written like a text book. I learned SO much about the life of a transplant patient, but on an emotional level as well. This story was an absolute gift, and I am so thankful to Laura. Bradbury for giving it to us. It’s quite possibly one of the best thing I’ve ever read.

I was given an ARC of this book by NetGalley and Laura Bradbury. All opinions are my own.

Just like Jules I have an autoimmune disease for which there is no cure and I gotta say I was really hesitant to read this book. Too many times people with chronic illness are portrayed so poorly but I am thrilled that was not the case here. I was captivated from the very first page! This book has everything I look for in a romance: witty banter, amazing chemistry, brilliant humor, and scenes that left me full of emotions. I can’t even describe what it felt like to see a chronically ill person portrayed so beautifully and accurately. I related a lot to Jules (right down to having God awful veins) and this book did a wonderful job of giving us a small glimpse into what it really is like to like with a chronic illness. And Tom? Don’t even get me started. He is fighting for a spot on my list of top book boyfriends. I loved seeing his character growth throughout the story.

If you like workplace enemies to lovers or just want a glimpse into the hard reality of what life is like for not only someone who is chronically ill but also those around them then this book is for you!

I hope this isn’t the last contemporary romance we see with a chronically ill hero/heroine!

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Laura Bradbury and Grape Books for this ARC!

I really, really enjoyed this book. It hooked me from the very beginning and kept me hooked the entire time!

Unlikely Match has everything I look for in a contemporary romance: excellent character development, captivating story, A+ chemistry, and funny banter. It made me feel all kinds of emotions, and I loved every second of it.

What I liked:

-The descriptions of living with a chronic and life-threatening illness were detailed, accurate, and heartbreaking.

-It was set in Victoria, British Columbia, which is one of my favourite cities!

-Jules and Tom were so human, complex, and beautifully flawed. They had rich backstories and amazing character development.

What I didn’t like:

-Honestly nothing other than that the story ended and I’m no longer reading it.

Seriously pick up this book and give it a read. You won’t regret it.

Thank you to NetGalley, Laura Bradbury, and the publisher for generously providing this ARC.

I finished this book in a day. I could not put it down.

What a gripping and moving read! What made it even more moving and authentic was the fact that as a liver recipient herself Laura Bradbury knew what she was writing about. I cried so many times reading about everything that Jules was going through. But there were so many moments filled with joy and hope, too, and it was all perfectly balanced.

Jules Kelly is dying and she needs a new liver, soon. Her family is very unsupportive and basically have no contact with her at all. Jules has a few friends at work - a start-up company she has started with her best friend Alan - who know about her illness and she wants to keep it that way, she doesn't want everyone to pity her, least of all Tom Davenport and others of the firm they share office space with.

Everyone should put this book on their readind list. Five stars.

I ABSOLUTLEY LOVED THIS. what a brilliant and unique concept. As someone with a chronic illness i related to so much of this book and it was so heart-warming to see parts of my world reflected in this book. Jules the protagonist was so strong and beautiful. there was a lot of focus of the emotional/mental side of medical problems, the trauma and anguish associated with it. It was evidence a lot of research and though has gone into this book - i believe the author is a transplant recipient herself and her knowledge in this subject shows. The romance was exquisite, there was a lot of brilliant humour, especially from the side characters. overall i absolutely loved this and would recommend to everyone, especially those with chronic illnesses.

I'd have to give this book a 3.5/5 stars. I LOVEEE enemies to lovers, but somehow I started to not love the dynamic between Jules and Tom by the end of the book. I liked that this story covered hard topics that are not normally written about, and it came across well as a reader.

However, my main issue was that the story was a tad predictable. Also the fact that Tom just basically goes along with whatever Jules wants. Overall I think it was a fun read, just a bit frustrating at times. One of my favorite moments in the story is the development of the nicknames--sooo cute! I also loved the friendship between Jules and Allen.

This is my honest opinion. Thank you for the ARC!

Very sweet. A tough topic, but dealt with in a human and thoughtful way.

Thank you to NetGalley and Grape books for the ARC.