Statistically Improbable

Dating by Design

By: Jennifer Peel

Narrated by: Marie Mitchell

According to the dating service I work for, Zander, fellow matchmaker and self-proclaimed eternal bachelor, and I are statistically improbable. One would think this would make me avoid him like the plague. But no, for some reason I can’t stop thinking about the arrogant man and his gorgeous green eyes that have a way of seeing right through me.

To make matters more interesting, Zander approaches me with an unusual proposition. He’s in need of a fake girlfriend. My first thought is, absolutely not. But what if this is the solution to my Zander problem? What if this is exactly what I need to work the man out of my system? And maybe, just maybe, in the process I could knock the egomaniac down a few notches. It’s a great plan, until the feelings become all too real. Come to find out, there’s more to Zander than I ever knew. Behind that arrogant exterior hides a man who strings popcorn and helps me pass my statistics class. And when he kisses me, I feel as if I’m a part of him. But the odds are more than probable that dating Zander in real life will only leave me hurt. Yet, I can’t help but think, despite what the software says, we are the perfect match.

USA Today bestselling author Jennifer Peel presents a curl-your-toes romcom that proves against all odds, love will find a way.

©2017 Jennifer Peel (P)2025 Jennifer Peel

Sit back, Relax, and Prepare to Swoon!

Oh wow where do I start! That was one of my most favorite books and audibles!! The narrator did a fantastic job bringing Meg and Zander and the crew to life. I couldn't stop listening! Meg is full of sweetness and sass, and Zander is just so very swoonworthy. Their chemistry is so fun and electric! I love that Meg is the one that isn't scared to put Zander in his place, and I love seeing more sides to Zander! If you have read the first book in the series, you know the Nanettes and what trouble they can cause in their matchmaking. This story is so fun and full of laughter, sweet moments, crying moments, moments that will make you want to scream, swoon worthy moments, and ones that just make you want to smile. One of my favorite things about this book, is you get a peek of Kenadie and Jason from book 1 and their up coming wedding. I just love all of these fun characters and this whole series! Spend the day with Meg, Zander, Kenadie, Jason, and of course the Nanettes, you won't be sorry!

I Adore Meg and Zander!!! A Must Listen!!!

Meg is a such a fun character! She's spunky and sweet! And Zander has met his match when he thinks he can get away with asking her to just be a fake girlfriend. Not gonna fly boy! This girl is made for true and lasting, not fake and pretend. Even if they were purported to be "Statistically Improbable" by the matchmaking software, Meg is going to prove it wrong.

There's a lot in the backstory for both of these characters. Loss, heartache, struggles and much more. That has definitely caused them to be cautious in different aspects of their lives. But I loved watching them grow closer together and build their friendship and challenge those differences and come to realize that they are a perfect match. The hard and good and everything in between shapes them even more. I loved it all! The banter, the chemistry, the friends, the wedding planning (Zander's best friend-see book one), the kisses, the swoon factor! And much, much more!

I listened to the audiobook and couldn't get enough of the way Marie Mitchell brought these characters to life! I was pulled in completely and didn't want it to end once I reached the Epilogue. I need more please!!! Luckily I can go back and read it or listen to it again and again and again!!! *Swoon!!!*

You can read this as a standalone but I loved the first book and how those characters are throughout this book. So I would recommend reading them in order, but again, that's just me and my preferences!

Content: A scattering of mild swear words, some mild innuendos, some kissing between the main characters but nothing further.

Happy Listening!!!

Entertaining

Enjoyed the humor and the narration. Witty a banter and likable characters. Good listen, enjoy!

Zander and Meg will forever hold a place in my heart!

Statistically Improbable. That's what the Binary Search says. But against all the scientific evidence, Meg still finds herself drawn to Zander. She doesn't know what it is but she just can't resist his pull. Maybe it's his charm or his gorgeous face or just him. But whatever it is has her going to goo whenever he's around.

On the outside Zander is the eternal bachelor, the center of attention, the best friend.. pretty much anything anyone needs him to be. He's got to be in order to keep his secrets locked up tight. He's always been good at hiding the real him. There have been very few people who have ever been able to see past his facade. So when the feisty, sassy, beautiful Meg adds herself to that list, it scares the crap out of him and he does his best to keep her at bay.

But with all the chemistry and fireworks between these two, it proves statistically improbable to fight against the inevitable. These two bring out the worst and the best in each other. This is all new territory for the both of them. Zander is bound to make mistakes and say the wrong things, but he will not waste a second to make things right between them. It may take some time, but Meg will prove to Zander that if anyone deserves a happily ever after, it's them.

*dreamy sigh*

I absolutely LOVED this book! I have wondered about Zander ever since we first saw him in His Personal Relationship Manager. Some people loved him, other people didn't. But if you really paid attention to him, you would have realized that there was more than meets the eye. What he was on the outside, was not who he is on the inside. He's a diamond in the rough. And it took just the right woman to make him shine. And Meg was that woman. These two were absolutely perfect for each other!

I know I say this all the time but I swear Ms. Peel's books just keep getting better and better! Just when I think I have found my favorite, she releases a new book and I end up changing my mind. I think I have finally come to the conclusion that I will never have just one favorite book of hers. It's impossible! I seriously cannot choose! Do NOT make me choose!

Ms. Mitchell is a new to me narrator and I already adore her! She did an amazing job of bringing all the characters to life which helped me to immerse in all things Meg and Zander. It was perfection!

As good as I remember!

I read this book years ago & had forgotten how much I enjoyed it! The narrator did a great job differentiating the characters voices & letting me fully immerse into the story!

*Romance level: passionate kisses but nothing graphic