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Man of the Match
"He may have been able to wait, but I’m not. I need you, Cara, urgently. Now."
England cricket captain Matt Curran is fed up with his demanding model girlfriend and the stresses of fame. Being on tour is a chance to escape women and the public eye.
Cara is taking an overseas trip to get over a broken heart. She’s vowed never to let another man into her heart, let alone her bed.
Neither Matt or Cara are looking for further complications… or an attraction they can’t resist.
Full of hot sensual action and shocking twists, Man of the Match is a steamy romance set in the glamorous world of international cricket.
England cricket captain Matt Curran is fed up with his demanding model girlfriend and the stresses of fame. Being on tour is a chance to escape women and the public eye.
Cara is taking an overseas trip to get over a broken heart. She’s vowed never to let another man into her heart, let alone her bed.
Neither Matt or Cara are looking for further complications… or an attraction they can’t resist.
Full of hot sensual action and shocking twists, Man of the Match is a steamy romance set in the glamorous world of international cricket.
- GenresSports
194 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 24, 2015
About the author
Noël Cades
22 books215 followersNoël Cades writes sizzling hot forbidden romance and Regency romance.
Major themes include:
* Regency Romance
Noël's first historic romance, "The Substitute Bride" (2017) features an arranged marriage with a twist: identity swap. Noël's second historic romance, also with an authentic Regency setting, is "Teaching His Ward" (2019).
* Student Teacher Romance
Noël's first novel, "Forbidden Lessons" (2014) and its sequel "Forbidden Study" (2016), were inspired by old schoolfriends and the teacher crushes and secret boyfriends they had at boarding school. In "French Kissing" (2015) a student falls in love with her teacher as they take part in a musical theatre production. In "His Model Student" (2016), a devastatingly sexy artist seduces his student.
* Religious Temptation
In "Tempting Her Teacher" (2016) Catholic school teacher Carl Spencer faces a crisis of faith when he falls for his student Juliet. Stepping up the forbidden even more, in "Falling From Grace" (2017) Catholic priest Gabriel fights his growing love and desire for beautiful American student Leonie.
* Sports/Celebrity Romance
"Summer's Edge" (2014) is a coming-of-age forbidden romance between a student and a devastatingly attractive sports coach, set in the era of free parties. In "Man of the Match" (2015) a woman falls in love with the England cricket captain.
As well as being a writer of romance, Noël is a huge reader of romance, with favourite genres including Regency romance, Vintage romance (Mills & Boon, Harlequin), Gothic romance and Student-Teacher romance.
Major themes include:
* Regency Romance
Noël's first historic romance, "The Substitute Bride" (2017) features an arranged marriage with a twist: identity swap. Noël's second historic romance, also with an authentic Regency setting, is "Teaching His Ward" (2019).
* Student Teacher Romance
Noël's first novel, "Forbidden Lessons" (2014) and its sequel "Forbidden Study" (2016), were inspired by old schoolfriends and the teacher crushes and secret boyfriends they had at boarding school. In "French Kissing" (2015) a student falls in love with her teacher as they take part in a musical theatre production. In "His Model Student" (2016), a devastatingly sexy artist seduces his student.
* Religious Temptation
In "Tempting Her Teacher" (2016) Catholic school teacher Carl Spencer faces a crisis of faith when he falls for his student Juliet. Stepping up the forbidden even more, in "Falling From Grace" (2017) Catholic priest Gabriel fights his growing love and desire for beautiful American student Leonie.
* Sports/Celebrity Romance
"Summer's Edge" (2014) is a coming-of-age forbidden romance between a student and a devastatingly attractive sports coach, set in the era of free parties. In "Man of the Match" (2015) a woman falls in love with the England cricket captain.
As well as being a writer of romance, Noël is a huge reader of romance, with favourite genres including Regency romance, Vintage romance (Mills & Boon, Harlequin), Gothic romance and Student-Teacher romance.
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June 29, 2017
This was an incredible read. The story was amazing. I loved that the story first takes place in Sri Lanka. My parents were born there and I really like books that tell more about the Sri Lankan culture. The characters were introduced really well into the story. Matt and Cara are amazing and I fell in love with them and their relationship. Matt is an English cricket captain and he is hot. Cara is a student who went to Sri Lanka. I thought she was cute and smart. There were a lot of steamy scenes and I am happy that they got their HEA. Overall, a fantastic read.
January 3, 2016
Author's note: Man of the Match is currently being
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, so you can read it there if you like, but I'm also happy to send review copies as well.
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Just pm me if you're interested!
December 28, 2015
wow! Noël I love you writing.
This book was very well written. The plot was good and something I've not read before ..maybe in bias I like cricket... therfore u liked reading about the cricketer.
This was a short sweet yet Hot book. although I personally felt the twist near the end wasn't needed...
thank you Noël
This book was very well written. The plot was good and something I've not read before ..maybe in bias I like cricket... therfore u liked reading about the cricketer.
This was a short sweet yet Hot book. although I personally felt the twist near the end wasn't needed...
thank you Noël
April 2, 2018
Not my usual style of book at all, but I thoroughly enjoyed it! Cara and Matt have an undeniable connection, I could hardly put the book down! Would totally recommend to anyone who loves romance novels! Once again, well done Noel.
June 6, 2017
This was a wonderful and exciting book! I thought it was written well and had a ton of suspense which kept me up late finishing it far sooner than anticipated! It's a romance with a dash of thrill.
July 15, 2019
I don't know where to begin.
I'm soo taken away by this book. 😍😍
I read this book 2 years ago on wattpad while searching for books with the hashtag cricket and came around it and I had an all nighter cause this book had cast a spell on me and I couldn't sleep without reaching the end of the book.
And trust me, it was worth it. ❤❤❤❤
And today I read this book again for the 7th time and it was still worth it. ❤❤🙌
The bond between Matt and Cara is sooo beautifully written and all the steamy sex scenes no wonder you can't help but read it again and again. ❤❤❤
I'm sure even after 10 years and moreover in the future, I'll never get tired of reading this book again and again cause I know it will never lose its charm in my eyes. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Noel Cades lots and lots of love you. ❤🙌
I'm soo taken away by this book. 😍😍
I read this book 2 years ago on wattpad while searching for books with the hashtag cricket and came around it and I had an all nighter cause this book had cast a spell on me and I couldn't sleep without reaching the end of the book.
And trust me, it was worth it. ❤❤❤❤
And today I read this book again for the 7th time and it was still worth it. ❤❤🙌
The bond between Matt and Cara is sooo beautifully written and all the steamy sex scenes no wonder you can't help but read it again and again. ❤❤❤
I'm sure even after 10 years and moreover in the future, I'll never get tired of reading this book again and again cause I know it will never lose its charm in my eyes. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Noel Cades lots and lots of love you. ❤🙌
June 20, 2023
I really loved this because it had wonderful writing, just like Cades’ other works, the only thing I didn’t love were just certain plot points (just personal opinions/preferences). Specifically some things can be vaguely predicted, I wasn’t always right but I was pretty much in the right direction lol. However, in the end I totally forgot about my minor gripes and ended up loving it because I’m a sucker for nice happy endings in romance novels.
September 21, 2020
So good! Lots of steamy scenes, lots of emotion & even some suspense. I couldn’t put the book down & won’t soon forget this story!
July 1, 2023
⭐2.5 stars⭐
[The judgement is based on my reading experience back in 2021]
It was a no for me...maybe 'cause I'm not into cricket?? Oh, I'm such a disgrace to my country lmaoo
[The judgement is based on my reading experience back in 2021]
It was a no for me...maybe 'cause I'm not into cricket?? Oh, I'm such a disgrace to my country lmaoo
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