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Out of Her League by Ava Rani

To make her ex jealous, an ambitious young surgeon recruits a charming star soccer player to be her date to a lavish Parisian wedding-but love might have a game plan of its own, in this stand-alone romance from the USA Today bestselling author of the Biotech Billionaires series. Dr. Isabelle Mercado is this close to having it all. Top of her class at the country's most competitive orthopedic surgery residency, a dream career within reach, and a golden ticket to the Paris wedding of the year. There's just one her ex—the one who got away—is going to be there... with his perfect new fiancée. Desperate to save face (and maybe spark a little jealousy), Isa enlists soccer legend and global heartthrob Austin Cade to be her fake date. It's the perfect after an injury and some unfortunate encounters with the press, he needs good PR and the kind of elite connections this wedding will attract. Plus, her ex just so happens to be his #1 fan. Win-win. But between champagne toasts and stolen glances under Parisian stars, pretending starts to feel a lot like the real thing. Isa's always been all-in on her career—love was never the goal. But maybe, just maybe... this time, the heart has its own agenda.


Themes & Tropes:

  • Age Gap
  • Fake Dating
  • Childfree by Choice
  • He’s an Athlete
  • She’s a Doctor
  • Dual POV
  • He Takes Care of Her

Takeaway: 

A fast, fun, chemistry‑filled fake‑dating romance with two genuinely lovable leads and a satisfying emotional arc.


Review:  

Out of Her League is a quick, easy read centered around two characters who are impossible not to root for. Our heroine, Dr. Isa Mercado, is a talented surgeon preparing to attend the biggest wedding of the year, only to discover her ex will be there with his new fiancée. Desperate to avoid the humiliation of facing him alone, Isa recruits former football legend Austin Cade to be her fake date.

Their dynamic is the heart of the book. Isa and Austin’s interactions are lively, warm, and full of spark. I loved how game Austin was for the entire scheme with no hesitation, no ego, just genuine enthusiasm to help Isa out. Because of the fake‑dating setup, the two are forced to get to know each other quickly, and their friendship blossoms into feelings at a believable (but delightfully fast) pace. Their natural chemistry makes every scene between them shine.

One of my favorite parts of the story was Isa’s personal journey. Watching her realize she doesn’t have to shrink herself or settle, that she can have the career, the love, and the life she wants with the right partner, gave the book real emotional weight beneath the fun.

If you enjoy fake dating romances, sports-adjacent love stories, or quick reads with charming leads, this one is worth picking up.

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