Boy Meets Nerd (19 page)

“Yeah. Like sleeping on it only less time.”

Laughing, she pecked him

on the lips. “Dork.”

His smile faded and he

cupped her cheek, gazing into her eyes softly. “Emerson…”

“Yes?” Her voice was

barely a whisper.

“I less than three you.”

It took a moment to sink in.

He gave her a sly smile and she laughed. “And you say
I’m
a nerd.” When her laughter died

down, he pressed his forehead against hers, his breath tickling her skin. “You are a nerd.
My
nerd.” Her

arm

was

trapped

between their bodies and she could feel his heart beating against it, solid and strong, and so very hers.

Lightly, she slid her lips against his.

“I less than three you too.”
Acknowledgements

This book took me forever to write, and even longer to work up to publishing. After months of controversy and going around and around about my options, I finally bit the bullet and pressed that upload button. I have a lot of people to thank, and I lot of people to apologize to for being a giant pain in the ass.

So, sorrys go out to Holly Roberts and Sorcha Black who counseled me as I went back and forth and back and forth and then back again and then forth again about publishing this book. You hung in there with me and encouraged me, no matter how much I whined and stomped my feet. I’m so grateful you didn’t block me on Facebook. Lol.

Thanks to my editor Lina Sacher (best editor ever!) for being courageous enough to tell me the truth. Also, a big thank you to my cover artist, Fiona Jayde, for putting up with my crazy cover ideas and bringing them to life.

And I can’t forget my betas!

Tequila

Rose,

Janine,

Cari

Silverwood, Joann, and Tia! You guys are the best and I can’t do this shit without you. Seriously.

About the Author

Leia Shaw is the author of two

bestselling

romance

series.
Shadows of Destiny
is a sexy, dangerous paranormal series that gives her a way to express those dark places in her mind. She lets

her

naughtier

side

out

w i t h
Badass

Brats

–

a

heartwarming, humorous BDSM

ménage series. More recently, she’s started a quirky contemporary new adult series.

She’s

passionate

about

tattoos, anything chocolate and peanut butter, and of course, reading.

Leia lives in New England with her husband and two kids.

Though she will go to her grave denying it, her husband insists she would be thrilled if he suddenly sprouted fangs.

Coming soon from Leia!

A geeky New Adult follow

up to
Boy Meets Nerd

My name is Eliza Johnson, but

you

may

know

me

as

ValkyrieLvr – star of a popular YouTube channel where I review all things geeky. In real life, I’m plain, old Liz – just a girl trying to find something genuine among all the fanboys in love with my persona.

But the internet can fix everything, right? When Max and I hit it off online, I might have told him I was into hiking. I mean, It’s just walking – how hard can it be?

Klutzy

girls

aren’t

impressive on long backpacking trips and when I get injured, he ditches me at the Ranger Station with Luke, a mysterious sexpot whose bedside manner sets my panties on fire.

But when Max returns with apologies, and Luke suddenly gives me the cold shoulder, I’m not sure who to trust.

Also by Leia…

Shadows of Destiny

Destiny Divided

Destiny United

Destiny Unchained

Destined for Harmony

Destiny Bewitched

Destiny Forgiven

Destined for Eden

Slaves of Destiny

Badass Brats

The Dom with a Safeword

The Dom on the Naughty

List

The Dom with the Perfect Brats

The Dom with the Clever

Tongue

Single Titles

31 Flavors of Kink

My Scottish Keeper