Narration is key!!!

OK someone needs to let this author know that she could make so much more if she invested in better narrators. Her stories are pretty good all by themselves but would be exceptional with the right voice behind it.. I am not completely done with this book but had to get this out. Alexander's voice is so annoying I am having to pace myself. I want to finish this book but he just throws me off. Ugggh

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Struggled through but prevailed

I normally don't write in reviews so this is very different for me. I love this author and have enjoyed her books for awhile. I was excited to see this book for audible so I purchased it. Summer Morton, I think, did a great job for the Gisele. I have heard other stories from her and was equally impressed. Alexander Cendese was new to me as far as narration. I struggled with him a lot in this book. He made the main female sound very like an airhead. He seemed very rushed throughout the whole story. I would sometimes get lost in what was being read because there was no different tones being used.
I will continue to listen to this author but I might be a little apprehensive if Alexander Cendese is reading.

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Quirky

This book is so quirky and I loved it.

I laughed, felt and just loved every bit of it.

Giselle is a super smart physicist! She’s so different from anything Ive ever read/listened to. She has BIG dreams, CERN, a book and losing her v-card! Her book though 🤣😂

Devin is a bad boy footballer. Who has serious commitment issues. He’s use to everyone leaving him and never sticking around. So he lays all his cards out for Giselle. And it is EPIC!

Ilsa never disappoints!!

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Enjoy IMM's story, but AC is a problem...

I really did enjoy IMM's story - the Tigers and Daisy world she created is populated by some memorable and wonderful characters and not just the mains, though Devon and Giselle were indeed a joy both together and apart. Their romance hit a lot of my favorite beats - H who can't stay away; forced proximity; adorkable h (love her multiverse theories!); and then there's that epilogue, which put the perfect bow on the package that was their story. So much to love in the writing here; IMM is truly talented!

Now for the narrators. Summer Morton did a good job; she kept me engrossed in Giselle's POV and the story in a satisfying way. I've only listened to a few of her performances, but have always enjoyed them.

However, Alexander Cendese's performance was a problem for me. This is unfortunately not a new thing - it's mostly due to his staggeringly poor female voice impersonation. When he voices the male parts and the general narration bits, he's okay - he'll never be a go-to narrator for me, there are too many others who just blow him out of the water; but, he is serviceable when he's operating in his range of male voices. Then he reads dialogue from female characters, and any patience or goodwill I have for him is gone - it is just painful to listen to those bits. What is worse, it really interferes with my listening flow and just takes me right out of the story, which is the total opposite of what should be happening.

I am sure he's trying, but it might be best if he sticks to either MM or duet narration rather than dual narration when working in the romance genre - anything that requires him to voice less female characters. It's gotten to the point where I refuse to buy books he narrates and will only listen when they are available through the library or audible catalog. Thank goodness this one was a read and listen through KU; I would have hated to miss out on what really is a lovely IMM story.

IMO not worth a credit, but worth it if you can listen thru your library or KU.

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Fun story, well written, narration not so much

Recently discovered this author & find her stories well written & fun to read. I was looking forward to this book, the story line was fun but the narrators are hard to listen to. It’s read like every scene should have exclamation points which was a disappointment. Advising to get this story on you kindle.

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Did not enjoy Male narrator

The female narrator was great, but the male narrator was grating. Still loved the story!

Ehhh

I started the audio book, but decided to just read the book without it. The male narrator unfortunately is the reason I decided to read the book without the audio book. Would have continued listening had it been a different male narrator.

A light sweet listen.

Not My Match is the second book in Ilsa’s new series; The Game Changers. This one tells the story of pro football player Devon and science geek Giselle. The first was Not My Romeo which follows Devon’s team mate, Jack and Giselle’s sister, Elena. After a fire leaves Giselle homeless she finds herself rooming with Devon in his penthouse. There is an attraction from the start but they fight it until they can’t. There are funnies and heartfelt moments, a smidge of angst but not on any level that will leave you wrecked. It’s a sweet story and just what I needed.

Two new narrators to me. I really enjoyed Summer Morton’s smooth and gentle voice. She did a great job of bringing Giselle to life. Alexander Cendese has an intense, raspy voice which suited the gruff Devon perfectly.

A great, sweet, chilled listen.

Book 1

Didn’t realize this book stars the sister from book 1. The sister who cheats with her sisters fiancé if I’m not mistaken. I’m totally not interested in her character because she was so dirty in book 1. Anyone who kisses/steals her sisters fiancé doesn’t deserve her own stand alone. Unfortunately I already paid for it. The female narrator is ok but the male sucks so I mostly read the book and audible during driving commute. Still painful to listen to though.

To much energy

Loved the story, the male narrator had way to much energy and over performed his parts