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One date. Wrong match.

When the raven-haired beauty popped up on my phone as a match, I had to have her. She became a fast obsession, one I couldn't get out of my head. Our first date was a disaster. But when it came to sex, we made sense. So, we came up with an arrangement--sex with no strings attached.

Everything was working out until she became my new employee. I was supposed to train her, show her the ropes. But she made it impossible to stay away. The closer we worked, the more I realized maybe we were the perfect match. She just didn't know it yet.

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First published March 20, 2018

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Jillian Quinn

61 books1,065 followers
Jillian Quinn is an international bestselling author of contemporary romance. Her books are light and funny but also on the steamy side. So, don’t be surprised if you have to fan yourself with your Kindle.

As a lover of coffee and a collector of book boyfriends, you can find Jillian most days, thinking about her next romance novel as she pours another cup.

For more information about Jillian and to get a free novella, visit JillianQuinnBooks.com.

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1,749 reviews146 followers
March 24, 2018
This is an author whose work I’ve greatly enjoyed in the past so I was eager to read an advance copy of this book. The writing was good, the editing and proofreading were great, and the storyline was decent, but these characters made my head spin.

These charqcters are all professional people, doctors who make life and death decisions, and the best friend, Stacey, behaved like she was in middle school. For a character who seemed to think only about men and sex and had no filter between her brain and her mouth, I find it hard to believe she had completed college, much less medical school, and was working as a surgical resident.

Ava and Sloan's characters were fairly well developed, but they confused the heck out of me. They meet via a dating app and hook up for one night of hot and steamy, but normal, sex. Then out of nowhere he becomes dominant and she seems to lose any assertive, independent brain cells she ever had and turns into this disappointing submissive whose favorite word is “Sir.” Blech. It would have been different if there was any backstory that explained this behavior, or if their relationship was that way from the start.

Then there’s the fact that the entire focus of the story seemed to be how many times, places and ways Sloan and Ava could get busy with each other. There was barely enough story to hold the sex scenes together, and there was zero emotional connection until, bam, they’re suddenly madly in love. I was also confused by the first epilogue. They’re celebrating the first time they met and Sloan credits a hook-up in an on-call room at the hospital rather than the hotel they met at through the dating app.

I’ve read much better work by this author in her Face Off series and the More Than books, and if you’re new to her, I would definitely recommend any books from those series over this one for your first introduction to her work.

*I reviewed this book freely and voluntarily, having made no commitment to provide a review and receiving no compensation of any kind from any source for this review.
Profile Image for April Symes.
5,013 reviews441 followers
April 3, 2018
The Match is a new book by Jillian Quinn that’s a forbidden romance about hot and sexy doctors. Sloan Hart is a general surgeon who is in charge of the new residence for three months while the other Doctor is out on medical leave. Ava, is a new residence and although she is new at Penn General Hospital, Ava's father is one of the most revered Cardiac surgeons
in the world. Sloan & Ava meet via dating app and end up having a steamy one night stand. Ava goes to work Monday and finds out Sloan is her new boss. What was supposed to just be a hook up, each ends up by being the others everything. Their chemistry can’t be written off or denied because it is so intense and steamy. Their connection is so good, it will get them both fired. There is tons of angst and I will also say suspense that go with the forbidden aspect of their relationship along with steamy, sizzling bedroom scenes, witty banter and fantastic romance. The push/pull part to their romance is really good and I love how much Ava and Sloan fought their romance and tried really hard to rail against being together but you can’t fight fate nor love. What an awesome employee/employer forbidden romance read!!!


My Rating: 4.6 stars *****
“I received an advanced copy of this book from the author at no cost to me."
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2,830 reviews70 followers
March 25, 2018
I really enjoyed this story. Sloan is a high demand surgeon and is now being told he is to be teaching the next surgeons.

Ava is one of those new surgeons. But before she starts her residency her friend hooks her up online with a blind date. Ava ends up meeting Sloan. And man do they have some chemistry. These two hit it off in the bedroom wonderfully, but their out of bedroom issues are big. With him being her teacher and her the student they could ruin their careers. So is sex worth their careers? I voluntarily read an advanced reader copy for my honest review.
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3,167 reviews6 followers
March 21, 2018
Being a doctor leaves little time for love, so Sloan sticks to keeping things with the ladies light and fun, and only one night or two, forever just isn't in the cards for him right now. His job consumes most of his time, which makes online dating seem like the perfect solution, send a message or two, discover things you like about your match, and then schedule a date, and if your lucky the date will lead to a night between the sheets. Then on to the next one and so on and so on... but his "on to the next one" hits a little snag when he meets a raven haired beauty who rocks his world, and suddenly moving on has lost it's appeal.

Ava is a busy woman, she is working on her residency to become a doctor, and doesn't have the time or effort required for dating seriously, so she depends on her dating app to do all the work, and lately it hasn't been put to good use. She has been too busy studying, working, and when she isn't doing that she is sleeping, and her friend thinks it is time for her to dust the cobwebs off her lady parts and do a little co-sleeping, or lack their of, and find a one night mate. So said friend lines her up with a date, and sends her out the door for a night of fun with a sexy doctor, and it winds up becoming the best thing to ever happen to her...

The Match is a sexy, funny, and swoon-worthy tale that will have you smiling and giggling throughout! I thoroughly enjoyed meeting these new characters from Ms. Quinn, they had chemistry that scorched, witty banter that inspired many laughs, and a penchant for getting caught up in lust and getting it on in the most interesting places. This one is sure to win the hearts of readers, and keep them captivated from start to finish!! I highly recommend you get your hands on this one, it is certain to give you a case of the swoons!!

I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and voluntarily read and reviewed.
1,221 reviews9 followers
March 21, 2018
The Match is a new book by Ms. Quinn that’s all about a forbidden romance and sexy doctors. Ava is just about to start her residency and decides to do something very out of character the weekend before - have a one night stand with someone she finds on a dating app. Sloan has an extremely busy schedule with being a head surgeon, and does not have the time for relationships. After their sexy weekend, they are shocked to find each other on their first day as boss and trainee, and too soon their attraction can’t be denied. Will they be able to keep each other as their dirty little secret?

Holy smokes, my kindle just about melted with this incredibly steamy book, but it was filled with a lot of emotions and a good storyline. It definitely reminded me of my favorite medical show, but still added a unique and sexy edge. Sloan was confident, dominant, and great with his hands, but also held a lot of hurt to his chest. I loved that Ava was able to open him up to experience something more than just being a doctor, and that her dry humor and fun personality added a much needed spice to their relationship. I very much enjoyed this book and I’m hoping Ava’s friend, Stacey, will get her own book, too!
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1,214 reviews38 followers
March 21, 2018
I have read other books by this author and she never disappoints in the sexy hotness department!

In this book we have Sloan Hart, who is a general surgeon and is in charge of the new residence for three months while the other Doctor is out on medical leave.

We also have Ava, is a new residence. Although she is new to the hospital, she is the daughter of a cardiac surgeon and she knows what she is doing, and not grossed out like the other new residence.

Sloan & Ava meet via dating ap. They have a sexy one night stand. Sloan suggest that they have an open 'sex' only relationship, as he is to busy to have a real relationship. Ava agrees only telling him that she will be equally busing starting the next week with her new job. Sloan & Ava are hot for each other all the time. They start sneaking into the on-call room at the hospital trying not to get caught. If they get caught, they both may lose their jobs. Then what would happen?

Ava & Sloan are very witty and bright with each other. Ava never backs down from Sloan.

I voluntarily read & reviewed an ARC of this book.
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884 reviews6 followers
March 21, 2018
OMG I have read almost everything that Jillian Quinn has put on paper but this book
was AMAZING, It was HOT, it was SEXY and it was STEAMY. Ava & Sloan meet via a dating app,
Ava knows that she has one more weekend to let lose before her and her best friend Carrie start
their residencies at Penn General Hospital, Ava's father is one of the most revered Cardiac surgeons
in the world and has always pushed that Ava was going to follow in his footsteps but she is not
sure yet if that is the specialty she wants to follow.
Sloan is one of the best up and coming surgeons at Penn General, He has just been offered a position
to head the new student residents for 3 months, with the hint that if he does well it will help him
become one of the youngest Chief of surgeries there. When Ava and Sloane meet up they have an amazing HOT night together and decide that they want to continue hooking up with no strings.
After the weekend is over and Ava walks into her first day at the hospital she is STUNNED to see
Sloane is her teacher and boss.
I LOVED how their story played out this was one of those I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN TILL THE END Read!!! I wish I could give it 100 stars!
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1,845 reviews25 followers
March 23, 2018
Steam was coming out of the seams in Jillian Quinns latest romantic tale!
Sloan a.k.a Dr. Mcdreamy's twin matches up with the firey Ava; their first date is one fast-moving blur of passion! Enjoying that night wanting more, the two whose lives don't leave much time for relationships, decide to give the "casual " hookups a try... that is until the Ava finds herself under the tutelage of Salon, the interim Residency Program Director for the Hospital she is starting her surgical residency.. whoops. Who knew?!

What a sexy, naughty, eat your heart out romance!
I thoroughly enjoyed the high impact, sparks flying, sweetness, light angst - high voltage romance!
Well defined characters, I could not help but love, well I liked MOST of them.. a couple of them I could not help but think .. some friends they are! Just saying!
This one sitting, mini vaca style read put me in a better in a place than when I started, and just for that alone, it's was more than worth the read!
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10.2k reviews87 followers
March 25, 2018
Sloan’s career as a doctor encompasses all his time and energy so he only wants a little fun and has no interest in a relationship. He finds the best day to do this is through a dating app and he has had not problem in the past with enjoying one evening with a woman and then moving on but there is something different about his last date, Ava.

Ava’s sole focus has been completing her schooling to be a doctor. Her friend has arranged a date for her to have a little fun before she starts her residency. She and Sloan have a chemical attraction and they spend the evening together and decide to continue a no strings relationship never expecting that on Monday she would find out that not only would he be training her he would also be her boss. Let the fun begin!

The heat and humor makes this a story you won’t be able to put down. I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
1,770 reviews12 followers
March 21, 2018
I am an absolute fan of everything Jillian Quinn has written. The Match is different from what she normally writes as this book is super steamy. She wasn't shy in writing sex scenes in her previous books, but this one practically melted my kindle. Now that isn't all what this story is about, it does play a huge factor, but this book is so much more than that.
Ava & Sloan meet via a dating app. What was supposed to just be a hook up, each ends up by being the others everything. Their lives meld together, something that neither of them seen coming or had anticipated. Their feelings evolve quickly and are both willing to risk their careers to be together.
Superbly written, and like I said before super steamy, I loved every page of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
2,087 reviews53 followers
March 24, 2018
The Match is a story that goes to show that you never know how you might be connected to someone. Ava and Sloan meet through a dating app, and their blind date quickly turns into a one-night stand... that evolves into a second night of debauchery the following evening. Monday morning comes around, and Ava is one of the new residents under Sloan’s mentorship at the hospital.

A relationship is forbidden per hospital regulations, but that doesn’t stop Sloan and Ava from sneaking off into his office or the on-call room. Their no-strings sex soon turns into something much more for them both, but are they willing to risk their careers to be together?

I thought the chemistry between the characters was sizzling, and I really appreciated the fact that there was no other woman drama; all of their difficulties stemmed from their forbidden relationship. They handled the consequences maturely, and came out stronger on the other side.

I received an advanced copy and voluntarily left a review.
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210 reviews1 follower
March 22, 2018
I DEVOURED this book!! I absolutely loved it from the very first word to the last. Ava is fixing to start her new job on Monday so her friend decides to sign her up for a dating app to get her to let loose before she has to buckle down. Sloan the hot doctor messages her and they set up a date. Ava goes to make her friend happy but meets the hottest guy she’s ever seen. After what was suppose to be a weekend thing, she goes to work Monday and finds out he is her boss. Their chemistry can’t be denied even if it will get them both fired. This was a well written book with lots of steamy scenes without being too much. I seriously can’t explain how much I loved this book. It will definitely go in my re-read pile!!!
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2,175 reviews25 followers
March 25, 2018

I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

This was a short but HOT romance about two doctors, Sloan is a surgeon and wants to chief or surgery. He meets Ava through a phone app before she starts her residency and they have a very HOT night.

Then he discovers she is his resident and he is her boss...and I am not telling you what happens after that. This was HOT, more hot than story in my opinion. The plot was very light and we don't really get to know the characters very well but this is a HIGHLY erotic story and if that is what you want with a light romance on the side then you will love this story.
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2,457 reviews51 followers
March 21, 2018
Medical romance has never been this fun or sexy!

Sloan & Ava have wicked chemistry. Trying valiantly to deny it and failing, their (s)excapades are entertaining, as well as the angst and suspense surrounding the forbidden aspect of their relationship. The banter between Sloan & Ava was witty, and humorous at times. They each gave as good as they got. I liked that both main characters were strong figures, and that the author didn't try to change or temper their personalities.

The Match is an enjoyable, erotic and spicy read.

I voluntarily read & reviewed an ARC of this book.
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614 reviews4 followers
March 23, 2018

This book is all kinds of hot and sexy!! Sloan and Ava meet on a dating site. The plan is one night and it’s over. Well so much for that they decide they will just hook up no strings attached. That’s fine until they find out that Sloan is Ava’s boss!! They are both doctors at the same hospital and so no dating. This is a great story full of the hot and sexy Dr Hart. I couldn’t put this one down. I loved the push and pull of the characters. I also really enjoyed Ava and her best friend. Fantastic read!!.
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1,117 reviews
March 20, 2018
What happens when you best friend signs you up for a dating sight? Nothing until she starts a flirtation with a handsome match and agrees to a date for you! Ava has one more weekend of freedom before her residency begins and her life will the hospital so she throws caution to the wind and meets Sloan. One night of passion isn't enough but when reality hits and their relationship become taboo, sneaking around becomes a must. Great chemistry, loved the story line.
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12.1k reviews138 followers
March 21, 2018
I really enjoyed this romance. I thought it was quirky, fun and steamy. A entertaining plot introduces you to Sloan and Ava. These two have a sizzling attraction and scorching chemistry. This doctor and resident really heat up the workplace as their sex with no strings relationship begins to turn into so much more. So Fun, So Sexy and So good. This book is not to be missed. I'm posting a completely honest, voluntary review after reading this book.
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201 reviews1 follower
March 21, 2018
This was such a good book.
I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book.
I love all of Jillian’s writing and she never disappoints!
The sexual chemistry between Sloan and Ava was instant and was flowing off the pages.
It wasn’t a perfect match at first but ended up being just right for them in the end.
This book is hot, steamy and the perfect amount of forbidden with the employee/employer situation.
You definitely won’t want to miss out on this book!

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727 reviews15 followers
April 28, 2018
This was an easy book to read. It was a bit funny about a college student trying to get into the hospital program to become a surgeon and meets a young man who turns out later to be her hook up for a one night stand. Which come to find out later ends up being her boss and their one night stand continues during the day at the hospital. It’s a different book than the author’s usual but it was fine for a funny and light reading. I offered to read the book for a review.
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866 reviews1 follower
September 21, 2019
Paging the doctor!

Greys Anatomy is one of my favourite TV series and Jillian Quinn, one of my favourite authors. Combine the two and you get this hot and heavy book with a little surgery thrown in! At a and Sloan meet via a dating app, have a one night stand and go their separate ways! Fate throws them a curve ball and Sloan turns out to be Ava's boss at the hospital! A great read that packed a punch in more ways than one!
Profile Image for Veronica LaRoche.
4,327 reviews58 followers
March 21, 2018
Sloan & Ava are a couple you will not forget. Sloan is a sexy AF doctor who isn’t interested in any relationship and Ava is working on her residency to become a doctor. When Sloan & Ava meet it was only suppose to be a one night stand but both couldn’t resist the connection they both feel. I love reading about Sloan & Ava and their forbidden relationship. They are hot and sexy and you will not want too stop reading. Another amazing read by Jillian that I absolutely love.

I voluntarily reviewed this Advanced Reader Copy of this book in exchange for an honest review
181 reviews1 follower
March 22, 2018
I love some forbidden romance and this is a great example of the genre.
Sloan and Ava are extremely hot and heavy throughout this entire book.
I appreciated that there was substance to both characters.
Both risked everything in order to be together and this added depth to the overall story.
Can't wait to read more from an author who delivers the fun, the steam and an enjoyable read.
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1,543 reviews
March 25, 2018
I couldn’t put this book down! It has to be one of the best doctor romances I have ever read.

I loved going on Sloan & Ava’s journey. There were many twists and turns that added to an amazing story.

I can’t wait to see what Jillian Quinn comes up with next!

I voluntarily reviewed this book.
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8,906 reviews21 followers
April 5, 2018
This is a steamy, forbidden romance about two Doctor's who can't keep their hands off each other. They started off as a one night stand, then turned into no strings attached and ended out in a forbidden work romance. Sloan and Ava are a perfect match. This well written, steamy story has great characters and a sexy storyline. I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
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1,459 reviews9 followers
March 21, 2018
Another awesome story by Jillian. She never fails. I loved Sloan and Ava story they both have attraction to each plus there chemistry was off the charts, ONE-CLICK NOW. ITS A MUST READ, I VOLUNTARILY REVIEWED AN ADVANCE READER COPY
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2,872 reviews2 followers
March 22, 2018
A fantastic book. Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong, intriguing characters. I want to read more from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
1,787 reviews17 followers
March 22, 2018
It’s fun, sexy and heartwarming. I will keep you entertained from the beginning. It has characters you will love. I loved the connection and banter between characters. The chemistry is sizzling and steamy. This story is not to be missed.
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22 reviews
March 24, 2018
Another steamy read from Ms. Quinn!! Ava and Sloan are hot from start to finish!! I am not normally a fan of forbidden romances, but this one was great not kitschy like the genre normally is. Jillian Quinn delivers another great MUST read!!
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581 reviews79 followers
May 22, 2018
Didn't love it

It was good but the contradicting actions and the inner monologue was what started killing it and then it kinda have me a Grey's anatomy vibe so yeah it just wasn't for me.
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161 reviews
February 23, 2019
Sloan and Ava

This was. Nice story but I expected more tension and banter when they found out they work at the same location. He said never again and an hour later that statement was false. I would have like to see them try to stay away and the banter it would have caused.
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