Flat Out Matt (Flat Out Love #1.5) by Jessica Park

2 April, 2013

SYNOPSIS
*Please note: This is not a full retelling of Flat-Out Love, but rather a companion piece with select FOL chapters, and it is meant for readers who know the story very well.*

You saw geeky, damaged, loveable Matt Watkins through Julie’s eyes in FLAT-OUT LOVE. Now go deeper into Matt’s world in this FLAT-OUT MATT novella. Live his side of the story, break when his heart breaks, and fall for the unlikely hero all over again.

Take an emotional skydive for two prequel chapters and seven FLAT-OUT LOVE chapters retold from his perspective, and then land with a brand-new steamy finale chapter from Julie.

Author’s Note: Two chapters, The Sleepover and Keep Going, contain more mature content than Flat-Out Love (Keep Going, in particular), and were written based on reader demand. They wouldn’t have fit in well with the original Flat-Out Love, but given that this is a fan-driven companion piece, I think they work. While the content here is upped a bit, the scenes are tastefully done. (So, you know sorry to those who wanted lewd and graphic.)

THE FLAT OUT Series can be purchased below

FLAT OUT LOVE BOOK ONE

FLAT OUT MATT BOOK #1.5

Reviewed by Jenny

I loved the quirky, wonderful characters and warm story in Flat Out Love and was over the moon when I heard we were going to be treated to more!.

For anyone who hasn’t read Flat Out Love, please don’t even think about reading Flat Out Matt before read that book. Trust me! There is a major spoiler in Flat Out Matt so you need to read both to experience the story to its fullest. So…turn around now, go pick up a copy of Flat Out Love. Read, fall in love, then move straight onto Flat Out Matt.

I would class this more as a companion novella, and one which really does compliment Flat Out Love and I’m so glad Jessica Park took us there because I loved it.

This isn’t simply a retelling of Flat Out Love from Matt’s POV, it is selected chapters from Matt perspective together with a Prequel Chapter entitled “In This Together” which, in my opinion, was worth the price of this book alone. The chapters selected really do give us another insight into Matt and his relationships and I fell even more in love with the beautiful, intelligent man and not only that, but we are treated to other bonus chapters as well.

I consumed every moment of that the prequel chapter. I got the warm and fuzzies reading the exchanges between Matt and Finn and yep, I teared up as well.

“Matty, you’re amazing”

“You’re more than just the smart one”

It really did move me to witness the interaction and love between these two brothers. This chapter really did pull at my heart strings and feeling that interaction was something special.

“Let your world as you know it be blown to bits because you fall heart-crushingly head-over-heels for someone”

Hearing Matty’s voice was absolutely wonderful and I really do recommend reading this one as an extension of FOL. To witness his hurt over Celeste, to witness his doubt. You really do get to know Matt on a different level.

The writing is smart, witty, warm and has that sharp humor we love this author for.

The last bonus chapter! Wow, things got heated up in that one and what a perfect way to end this book!

“Close your eyes, Matthew, and listen while I tell you how I feel about you”

Devoured it. Loved it.

You can find these books here:

Flat-Out Love

Flat-Out Matt

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55 Comments:

2 April, 2013 at 10:41 am
claire cutler said:

F*ck yeah!

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2 April, 2013 at 11:15 am
Melissa B said:

Just a cupcake looking for a stud muffin

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2 April, 2013 at 11:16 am
Raelene Hornby said:

Bazinga!

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2 April, 2013 at 11:20 am
Debbie said:

These sound wonderful! I can’t wait to read them.

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2 April, 2013 at 11:42 am
valesska nikula said:

if u didn’t put it there,so don’t touch it……..is a pregant t-shirt that i got because people just love to touch my belly and I hated it 🙂

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2 April, 2013 at 11:47 am
Maria Malaveci said:

Keep Calm and Eat a Cupcake!

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2 April, 2013 at 11:49 am
Sónia Costa said:

Don’t annoy the crazy person 😀

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2 April, 2013 at 12:09 pm
Laura Mendez said:

Just because I’m looking for a Big Brother shirt
“Only Child Expiring Soon”

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2 April, 2013 at 12:10 pm
elena k said:

so many books, so little time…

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2 April, 2013 at 12:16 pm
Shanean R said:

If the VOICES in my HEAD don’t shut up I’m going to have to POKE them with a Q-TIP. 🙂

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2 April, 2013 at 12:29 pm
kp said:

love the sound of these books! JUST DO IT!

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2 April, 2013 at 12:36 pm
Stacy (StacyHgg) said:

Pugs not Drugs … I have 3 pugs so I think its cute 🙂

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2 April, 2013 at 12:43 pm
Hannah K said:

Sheldon Cooper’s Soft Kitty Song

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2 April, 2013 at 12:52 pm
Tammy said:

I can’t wait to read Flat Out Matt!! 🙂

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2 April, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Jessica Bowers said:

Fave tshirt quote would be Happy Happy Happy. What should be on a tshirt is from Flat Out Love, “If you get off your high horse, you’ll notice that it, too, poops.”

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2 April, 2013 at 1:03 pm
Kaitlin said:

“What I really need are minions”
Can’t wait to read fom!!

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2 April, 2013 at 1:49 pm
Melissa said:

Loved flat out love can’t wait to read Matt’s POV

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2 April, 2013 at 1:53 pm
Lindas said:

I loved Flat out Love. It was such a heartwarming book and sad at the same time. I can hardly wait to read Flat out Matt.

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2 April, 2013 at 1:55 pm
Liberty said:

I can’t wait to read this one. I really liked Flat-Out Love!

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2 April, 2013 at 1:58 pm
Liberty said:

My favorite t-shirt slogan is probably the Smokey The Bear shirt with the Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires, it’s a classic!

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2 April, 2013 at 2:06 pm
Donnajoe said:

F.B.I = Female Body Inspector lolz

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2 April, 2013 at 2:50 pm
Angela said:

I heart my pitbull

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2 April, 2013 at 3:00 pm
Vicki said:

I have two that I really like…the first is an old comfy co-ed naked t-shirt I haven’t been able to part with over the years. It says “slow or fast have a blast” . It is so old & worn I only wear it around the house for cleaning, etc. When I’m afraid I might ruin good clothes. Another favorite of mine is “Silence is Golden, Duct Tape is Silver”.

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2 April, 2013 at 4:06 pm
Mary Jo Toth said:

Would be terrific to win! Thank you!!

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2 April, 2013 at 4:35 pm
Deb said:

Team Edward

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2 April, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Clista said:

Loved F-O-L! Flat out Matt is on my TBR list. Would love to win a copy! Thanks!

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2 April, 2013 at 5:30 pm
Clista said:

Favorite t-shirts are DBAGS, Butterfly You, and The Final Piece. I have a thing for my author shirts! 🙂

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2 April, 2013 at 9:02 pm
Holley said:

Can’t wait to read Flat out Matt, F-O-L was so good.

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2 April, 2013 at 9:13 pm
Yadira A. said:

Sounds like a good book! Added to my wishlist!

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2 April, 2013 at 9:35 pm
Cassidy said:

“Ask me about my T-Rex”

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2 April, 2013 at 9:37 pm
Arely Z. said:

A funny one is “I refuse to engage in a battle of wits with an unarmed person.” 😀

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2 April, 2013 at 10:48 pm
Anallely said:

Soft Kitty Song

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2 April, 2013 at 11:02 pm
Jen P said:

next up on my TBR…

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2 April, 2013 at 11:28 pm
Tess H. said:

I hope to have a t-shirt that says “PROPERTY OF TRAVIS MADDOX”! It’ll definitely be my fav! 😉

tess_halim(at)hotmail(dot)com

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3 April, 2013 at 12:09 am
Pam said:

I’m not short…I’m fun size.

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3 April, 2013 at 1:47 am
nikki said:

Do not disturb, im disturbed enough already! Lol

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3 April, 2013 at 3:16 am
Lauren S. said:

Keep Calm and Dame un Beso

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3 April, 2013 at 5:22 am
Lou Gur said:

Hi everyone
I’m a bookaholic

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3 April, 2013 at 5:36 am
Thamiris Tavares said:

I’m so curious about this one! And I keep reading about this last chapter… Curious.

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3 April, 2013 at 2:34 pm
Heidi Daily said:

I love the shirt that I wore to announce my first pregnancy to my family “Does this baby make me look fat?”

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3 April, 2013 at 5:44 pm
Lea said:

I like one my husband used to wear that said…”Hi. I don’t care. Thanks.”
I can’t wait to read this book! Great giveaway!

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3 April, 2013 at 10:16 pm
Sheri Zee said:

I’m a scrapbooker & have quite a few t-shirts with clever sayings related to scrapbooking but my recent favorite one is “Fifty Shades of Cardstock.”

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4 April, 2013 at 1:27 pm
Rach said:

My little man used to have a t-shirt that said on the front “Daddy knows best” and on the back “But mummy’s always right” Loved that T! 🙂

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5 April, 2013 at 1:27 am
Tanya said:

I used to care but now I take a pill for that.

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5 April, 2013 at 1:39 am
Jess said:

I like…”I read past my bedtime” and “I’m in a complicated relationship with a fictional character “.

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5 April, 2013 at 1:43 am
Crystal said:

My tbr has just left overwieght and gone straight to obese

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5 April, 2013 at 2:05 am
Anima G said:

Still haven’t read Flat Out Love but will as soon as I get this one.

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5 April, 2013 at 4:48 am
Julie VN said:

Just Do It!

You really can’t top that. heheheh

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5 April, 2013 at 4:57 pm
Nicole said:

I like the one that says…

Career Goals
Librarian
ninja

(also they are both checked off on the shirt)

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6 April, 2013 at 5:43 pm
Gloria Elena Gonzalez said:

Just do it! LOL

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6 April, 2013 at 6:04 pm
Sandy Lion said:

“I read to stay insane”.

Thanks for the giveaway- sdylion(at)gmail(dot)com

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7 April, 2013 at 4:26 am
Alexandra said:

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL!

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7 April, 2013 at 4:40 am
Ninna Marie said:

Cool story babe…Now go make me a sandwich.

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7 April, 2013 at 4:49 am
Danielle said:

This book sounds good. 🙂

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1. 7 April, 2013 at 4:53 am
  Danielle said:
  
  oops, my t-shirt slogan is anything with the happy bunny. I lve the little guy. 🙂
  
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