Nerd Girl Loves Books

Nothing Ever Happens Here by Seraphina Nova Glass

This was a fun, entertaining mystery/thriller. The book is told from two POVs, Shelby the main female character and Florence, the elderly lady residing in the assisted living facility that Shelby runs. The book starts out with Shelby interrupting a burglary at her best friend Mack’s business. The burglar locks Shelby in the freezer and she almost dies. On the same night, Mack’s husband Leo disappears. The book then moves forward a year. Leo’s disappearance is still a mystery and Mack discovered that Leo was cooking the books and the family is in serious debt. Things kick off when Shelby finds a threatening note on her car after leaving work at the assisted living facility for the day.

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March 2, 2025 0

The Perfect Rom-Com by Melissa Ferguson

I requested this book from NetGalley because the premise of the book sounded so good. Bryony, an aspiring writer attends a writers conference hoping to find an agent to help her publish a book to help her grandfather’s financially-struggling organization where she teaches ESL full-time. She’s turned down by everyone. After having a terrible interview with Jack, an arrogant agent, he asks her to review another author’s work. She gives a spot-on assessment of the work and he offers her the opportunity to ghost-write a popular rom-com author’s next book. In exchange, he’ll help her find a publisher for her book. The book then takes a time leap and we find that Bryony has ghost-written several successful books but wants out.

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March 2, 2025 0

Embers of Fate (Hearts of Valine #1) by Dani Loughary

I thoroughly enjoyed this romantasy debut about a young queen, Gwen, and the commoner guard, Tyreal, who has sworn to protect her with his life. Gwen and Tyreal have known each other since they were children and though unspoken, have loved each other from the beginning. That love is forbidden, however, because tradition dictates that she must marry a fellow royal.

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February 19, 2025 0

My Secret Book Boyfriend (Rough and Ready #2) by Kate Perry

This is the second book in the Rough and Ready book series but can be read as a stand-alone. I haven’t read the first book, but there is enough backstory that I didn’t feel lost.

This book was a delight to read. I found myself smiling, laughing, and sighing the entire time. Andrew is the PERFECT book boyfriend. Hot, supportive, thoughtful, sweet, hot, great banter… did I mention hot? The instant spark between Andrew and Zoe jumped off the page. You could see it with every smile and glance between the pair. Andrew supported and encouraged Zoe to follow her dreams and the thoughtful gestures he makes to let Zoe know the depth of his feelings was completely swoon-worthy.

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February 12, 2025 0

A Lady Would Know Better by Emma Theriault

This book is a sweet historical fiction romance. A young woman has an accident on property owned by the Earl of Belhaven (Jasper) and upon awakening she can’t remember her name or anything about her life. Needing to call her something, they give her the name “Jane”. The Earl’s family takes it upon themselves to care for her during her recovery and help her try to regain her memories.

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February 12, 2025 0

The Love Destroyers (Unlucky in Love #4) by Angela R. Casella

This is a fun and flirty close proximity revenge romcom with a bad boy hero who falls first while he helps her get even.

Emma loses her job as an attorney when her boss/boyfriend dumps her and hooks up with her younger influencer client. She slinks home to stay with her mother as she licks her wounds and prepares to face the disciplinary board. During an event surrounding her brother’s wedding she confides in her hot soon-to-be brother-n-law Seamus, who tells her to get over it all she needs to get even. Seamus has his own troubles and shuns relationships because of his situation, but finds himself drawn to Emma and wanting to help her get her strength back. Together, they hatch a plan to get back at Emma’s boss/boyfriend and save her career. They both know it’s not a good idea to get involved, but their hearts don’t want to listen to their brains.

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February 12, 2025 0

Ridin’ Wild (Wild Stallions MC #1) by Annie Winston

Jenna Hayes has always played it safe—until a chance encounter with Maverick, a ruggedly irresistible biker from the Wild Stallions Motorcycle Club, flips her world upside down. He’s everything she shouldn’t want… but everything she can’t resist. Can a night on the wild side lead to the happily-ever-after Jenna never knew she needed?

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February 12, 2025 0

Sometimes You Fall (Carrington Cove #3) by Harlow James

This is book 3 in the Carrington Cove book series but can be read as a stand-alone. This time it’s Grady’s turn to fall in love. He’s a former MLB pitcher that was injured and had to retire early. He returned to his small hometown and bought an auto repair garage. He should be content, but he’s restless. His friends are settling down and he wants that too. Enter Scottie.

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January 17, 2025 0

Bingsu for Two by Sujin Witherspoon

This is an adorable Young Adult enemies-to-lovers contemporary romance involving high school students River and Sarang. River is lost and doesn’t know why. In one day he dumps his GF, walks out of the SATs, quits his job at the family-owned coffee shop, and takes a job at a rival coffee shop where is new enemy Sarang works. He knows he must do these things but can’t figure out the real reason why.

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January 16, 2025 0