Out of Her League, Ava Rani
Out of Her League, Ava Rani
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Out of Her League
A Novel

Author: Ava Rani

Narrator: Vikas Adam, Vanessa Vasquez

Unabridged: 9 hr 32 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Avon

Published: 05/12/2026


Synopsis

"Ava Rani creates the perfect mix of romance and drama!" — PeopleDon't get mad. Date his favorite athlete.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 wedding of the year in Paris.There’s just one problem: 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 match: 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, macaron baking classes, and stolen glances under the 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.TROPES YOU'LL FIND:
Fake datingFancy Paris weddingSo. much. banter!Billionaires and rich people shenanigansReputation rehabOnly one bed

About Ava Rani

Ava Rani is the author of the Biotech Billionaires series. The daughter of two immigrants, her Indian-American roots peek out in different ways in all her novels. She loves to write diverse love stories featuring flawed characters who have real problems, powerful friendships, and chosen families who support each other.


Reviews

3.5💫 this was fun! i enjoyed the fake wedding date plot to make an ex jealous. the banter was great between our two main characters, and our fmc, isa, was so iconic. i love to see a strong, independent, stem woman!!! i sometimes felt that she belittled our fmc, austin, when talking about certain thin......more

Goodreads review by Mai ༊*·˚ on May 13, 2026

4.25 ★— Surprisingly, the most unrealistic part of this romance is the fact that it features an MMC who led the US team into the semi-final of the World Cup. I'm sorry, America would never make it that far in the World Cup. But anyway, how fun this was! I do love a perfectionist heroine, and I feel li......more

Goodreads review by kat on May 13, 2026

3.75/5 stars thank you to Netgalley, Avon and Harper Voyager and HarperAudio Adult for providing me with a copy of this book and it's audiobook! i had the opportunity to immersive read this book and can honestly said i had such a great time! that being said, i could definitely see myself still enjoyi......more

Goodreads review by jenny reads a lot on May 01, 2026

The SCREECH i let out during the auction! 10/10. The TENSION in this is top tier. This has emotional depth for days, sexy af tension and spice, and some truly spectacular banter. What to love… - STEM FMC - eldest daughter vibes (she’s actually an only child but, ya know.. Overachiever, plagued by par......more

Goodreads review by Lauren on April 29, 2026

4.25 This one completely snuck up on me! What I expected to be just a "cute romance" turned into an engaging read that kept drawing me in. As a female physician, I especially appreciated the authentic attention to the challenges and prejudices women face in the world of medicine. It’s a wonderful ba......more