The Guy on the Right (The Underdogs)

Theo is very experienced when it comes to women. He has three sisters and has seen and heard anything and everything. From periods, first loves and the hormonal ups and downs. He is now at college and shares a house with a guy who pretty much has a revolving door to his bedroom. No repeat appearances and Theo is usually the guy counseling the conquests in the morning at the breakfast table. He will never comprehend how a guy treats girls like that and why they put themselves through it.Theo has been in love before, deeply in love with his long term girlfriend who he adored. He is the kind of guy any girl would be lucky to have as their one but sadly his heart was broken and it has hardened his heart a little bit. Trust is huge for him and doesn’t want to go through something like that again. However, fate has other plans for him, he just doesn’t know it yet.Laney has recently come out of a relationship and plans to stay clear of guys for a while, especially the pretty boys. She needs some time out from dating and just enjoy being single for a while. She meets Theo at a frat party one night whilst she is puking in the garden and on his shoes. They share a conversation in the dark that will most likely be the only time their lives will cross paths. It is a moment she will always remember.Well, turns out their paths do cross again and this is just the beginning of a wonderful friendship. Theo has never met a girl like Laney, she is fun, spontaneous and no day with her is the same. She definitely keeps him on his toes, there is never a dull moment. I love how she brings him out of his comfort zone, multiple times! Laney is enjoying being with a guy who is so in tune to her and without expectations of anything other than friendship.However, something is brewing between them and I just knew that once they got to that point of realization that it was going to be freaking amazing. What I loved about this is that they had months of friendship where they got to know each other's minds and then eventually their hearts. Laney is a girl that Theo never thought would willingly choose him. Theo is a guy that Laney wouldn’t normally date but she is so so glad she resisted other temptations and chose him.There is so much more to this story that I haven’t even touched on and I laughed out loud so many times. I loved the banter between them and how they just seamlessly became the most gorgeous couple. If you are wanting to read a story that makes you believe in love and happy ever after then this is it. Love, love, loved this!

The Guy on the Right by Kate Stewart5 stars!!"We’re polar opposites in some ways. I’m too country, and he’s a whole lot of everything else. We shouldn’t fit, but we do, and our fit is nothing short of spectacular."One of my favourite books from Kate Stewart is her romantic dramedy, Anything But Minor. Seeing a different side to Kate Stewart's writing was like a breath of fresh air and after many of her trademark angstathons, she has delivered yet another romantic dramedy winner. I still can't believe that it eclipsed ABM for me. The Guy on the Right is hilarious, yet has the perfect balance of swoon, hot and I mean hot dances between the sheets, one of the best and hottest first kisses EVER, a little angst, a few tears both in laughter and upset, and one of the best endings. This book had EVERYTHING."We made love, as cheesy as it sounds, but there isn’t another word for it, not at all. It wasn’t sex, and it was far too intimate to be f***ing. Well, maybe the third or fourth time could be considered f***ing. Those were more porn than promise, but neither of us had any objections."Theo is one of those heroes that you will champion along from the very beginning. He is not your typical jock, but a man with heart and soul. Brought up with three sisters, this man has women down pat, their behaviour, their temperament, their feisty attitudes and definitely their ways of thinking. The one thing he hasn't mastered though is his own relationships with women. He thought he had the one, but alas, had his heart trampled and he has been reticent to try again since.When a chance encounter with Laney happens, the world as Theo knows it is turned on its axis, for the better. Laney is one of my favourite heroines ever. If this woman was a piece of rock, she would have Texas running right through her. She is sassy, she says what she thinks, she is honest to a fault and has absolutely no filter, which only makes her all the more lovable. She works hard and plays harder. Until she met Theo. Laney may have a gypsy heart, but Theo is just the man to give her a reason to plant roots."She’s a second look kind of girl. The first look at her is for simple appreciation for the stunner she is. The second look is a realization of what an idiot you were for not looking longer the first time around."Theo knows he is batting way above his league, but for these two, it just didn't matter. They clicked. Friends first, these two just gelled and became the best of friends and seeing this friendship develop was in itself a story. Friends to lovers is one of my favourite tropes and give me an underdog to root for, you can bet that I will be their biggest supporter, but Theo made this a no brainer."We’re in the middle of the f***ing woods with a rubber slingshot. And don’t think for one second I won’t toss you in front of me at the first sign of danger, because I’m not that guy. You will die first."I was championing these two along from the very start, and while Laney usually goes for the bad boys, the fly by nights, like Theo's roommate, Troy, Laney finally sees the other side and wonders what in the hell took her so long. This is no instalove, it takes time for Laney's eyes to open and see the perfect specimen in front of her, but the fall, OMG the fall. Kate Stewart delivers BIG STYLE! I had a permagrin while reading this book, had a stitch through laughing and while it isn't all plain sailing (of course where is the fun in that) the angst that is thrown in was well delivered, tear-inducing and made the make up all the better."If I’m completely honest, I’ve been falling for him in pieces since the night we met. And for the first time since we started the relationship, I’m unsure if I’m worthy of such a gift. The gift of knowing him, of seeing him this way, of being on this side of his affection."The Guy on the Right is the perfect summer read. This book will make you feel good, it will brighten the gloomiest of days and with a nod to the southern women's bible, Steel Magnolias, there is many a one-liner that will have you crying with laughter in the best way possible. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

This is the 6th book of Kate’s I’ve read. It was cute, quirky, and hit all the right places. I didn’t think I’d like it one bit and the synopsis made me dislike the book from the start. But it was fantastic. I laughed, I got heated in more ways than one, I swooned, I cheered, and boy did I cry. Always so thankful Kate shares a piece of her with each book she writes.

I don’t think I have ever laughed out loud reading any other book! I typically don’t like the slow burn but it wasn’t dragged out and I didn’t feeling like beating my head against the wall for them to figure it out. I NEVER write reviews but this book deserves the praise. Every girl deserves a Theo ❤️❤️❤️

Although at times I thought the book was being drawn out, I soon realized that every little detail has some sort of meaning leading up to everything. This was a very well thought out story and rarely to I get emotional. But I cried a few times because Kate really brought the emotions to the story. Well done!

This was a beautiful story if two unlikely people who would find eachother and be perfect for eachother at a most unfortunate time. But they did and the do so so very much. They learn to find themselves while exploring and learning who they each are. It's a beautifully written, refreshing and genuine love story that will remain with you forever because it's so endearing and will make your heart soar. This author is a genius and her written words are flawless.

I absolutely adored this book...would have given more than 5 stars if possible. It's the first book in a while where I actually cried laughing.Theo and Laney have both had bad experiences with the opposite sex. Theo found that his girlfriend of 3 years had cheated on him, so had trust issues. Laney on the other hand had literally just dumped her boyfriend the minutes before she met Theo. In fact he heard the phone call. They were both sat in the dark garden, chatting honestly about how they were both swearing off the opposite sex.When out grocery shopping a few days later Theo hears a familiar voice and realises that its Laney. He decides to approach, but of course she doesn't recognise him. After introductions they start chatting again and on leaving the store swap numbers deciding to be friends.They are so different that their friendship shouldn't work, but it does. They are hilarious together. All the angst they both feel really comes through in the story. I loved them both equally for their differences.

For reference, I'm writing this review at half two in the morning since I just finished this book five minutes ago. That would mean I've sacrificed my precious sleep in order to read this book in all of its brilliant glory.So, I normally only buy ebooks and then purchase the paperback if I love the ebook enough. Welp, that wasn't the case here. I read the blurb and straight up bought the paperback instead of doing the safety route. I just dove straight in because the blurb reeled me in hardcore. And I have never been more pleased with a purchase. Seriously. This book was everything. It made me wheeze laugh, made me groan with frustration, and made me cry. It's hard to make me cry unless it's a darn good book and I'm hella invested. And boy let me tell you, I was invested. I was gripped by the very first page. The writing is flawless, and the story is one I will always remember. I simply don't have a bad thing to say about it. I'm already nagging those closest to me to buy and read the book. They're idiots if they dont listen to me, because this has been my favourite read of 2019 thus far.Sigh. Now what am I going to do with my life? Because I'm currently wallowing in self misery thanks to the hangover this book has given me!Worth it, though.

This book does friends-to-lovers perfectly!Theo and Laney meet at a party where he had just made a massive mistake and she had broken up with her boyfriend.They quickly become best friends and start to spend a lot of time together.The attraction is there for both of them but its the way the friendship builds that makes this story so great.The chemistry between them is electric by the time they get together.The tornado scene was stunning, it really showed Laney how much he loved her and the edibles scene had me giggling so much!Theo is not an alpha male like his roommate, but nice guys don't always finish last!

This book was recommended by another author and boy am I glad I decided to read it. I felt all the feels with this one. Theo has just found out his girlfriend cheated on him and ends up having drunken sex at a party. When he stumbles into the garden in horror he ends up privy to a girl dumping her boyfriend over the phone. Laney ends up sitting with Theo and a friendship begins. What happens when two people who have sworn off love spend too much time together? What happens when they realise the other is their perfect match? This book had it all for me - I laughed, cried, got angry and was sad. It pulled every emotion and then some as I read. An utterly enchanting read that left me hopeful and wanting more!

Tiptoes in, shuffles out quietly. I can’t lie, this book didn’t do anything for me.The beginning cheesed me off. Bullying or pressurising someone to lose their v card be it boy or girl is not cool people. Not cool at all.I did like Theo (until near the end when I wanted to kick him up the backside) and I liked Laney too. They were funny together. I just don’t like books that are too full of dialogue and scant on descriptive prose. Not my jam.