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Love reggie and gus. They are funny and my kind of nerds. I also love all the nerd references sprinkled in.

Re-reading this gem for the Positive Disability Rep category from the #ChallengingDamsels reading challenge! Love this sexy, romantic little novella! Also my #ReadTheStates pick for New York!

#romancenovella #romance #novella #alyssacole #sexy #romantic #reluctantroyals

I've always felt like I should love Alyssa Cole's books yet they never clicked for me. I decided to give it one more try with this novella and guess what? It's no longer a problem! I really enjoyed this novella which brings together two lovely nerds who each have their own challenges to face. It was sweet, it was hot, it felt real, and I loved that it took place in Queens.
4.5💗
#romantsy

Thanks @Enchanted_Bibliophile for the tag. I actually remembered to do it... I usually forget.

1. I told my husband I wanted The Mask Falling by Samantha Shannon so hopefully🤞🏻I have a book each to give my husband and son as well.

2. already finished the tagged book and loved it so much!🧍🏽‍♂️💗👩🏿‍🦼 I loved the short glimpses of Reggie in previous books & was so excited for her story. Might pick up another romance this month

#two4tuesday

Honestly - if Alyssa Cole is going to write something then I‘m going to read it! This is a novella and it was funny, sweet and so perfectly nerdy. Reggie is smart, sassy, a bit defensive and so excited about her favorite television show. Gus is blunt and focused, but puts himself out there and pays attention. These two just made me happy.

As with the other novella in this series, my main complaint is that it should be longer. I wanted more of these two falling for each other and then being together. Still, this is a sweet story with lovable protagonists whose chemistry is palpable and whose nerddom brings me great joy. I listened to the audiobook, and Karen Chilton continues to do a great job of narrating this series, although she is the slowest of speakers. 🦥

We def need more romances between two nerdy people. Cute & fun novella, I liked Reggie & Gus & liked them together. Altho excuse my ace whining but can we not have characters saying I love you after like a week? Has some weird pacing bc it also ends fairly abruptly & we don‘t get to see the Con they‘ve been talking about the whole time. But I thought the disability rep was handled respectfully & it was funny at times, too. Good breezy read. 3/5 ⭐️

The tagged novella is part of my favorite series - Cole's “Reluctant Royals“ - and gives us two great protagonists that aren't your typical romance MCs. Reggie is Black and uses a wheelchair; Gus is Vietnamese-American and neurodiverse. Reggie is also the twin sister of a heroine in one of the series' earlier novels, so it was a chance to see some of that book's plot from her POV.

Can't wait to see your recommendations!

#IntegrateYourShelf

Such a fun read! If you are looking for a light read that‘s fun and sweet and offers an escape from the daily horrors and stresses, check this out. It‘s a short novella, but the characters are really fleshed out. You don‘t have to have read the other 3 previous books in the Reluctant Royals series, but I think it would definitely help if you‘ve read Duke by Default, which I also enjoyed.

And we are off to the races! For #24B4Monday
This was a delightful novella, I have read two Alyssa Cole stories this year and I love her writing style and beauty she brings to romance. She is such a detailed author and gives lots of character development to her characters, even in a short story like this one.

It's a beautiful story that challenges so much about what love looks like in the 21st century Highly recommend

Book no. 1 #stayhome24in48 #24in48 #readathon

Finally managed to get the last of the Reluctant Royals series read with the 30 day free trial Scribd is offering right now, and I wasn't disappointed. It's another sweet little side story filling in the love like of Portia's sister and Girls with Glasses founder, Reggie. I love that neither Reggie nor Gus are neurotypical and how genuine the connection they develop is. Another adorable romace from Alyssa Cole for sure!

Continuing my novella streak with this gem by Alyssa Cole. A fun fandom romp with tons of fangirl feels, representation, and banter. Really wish I could watch Reject Squad Ultra, such a cool concept!!!!

#romance #romansty #aoc #weneeddiversebooks

X-MEN REFERENCES!!!!

(I personally think of Sunspot whenever Magnum P.I. comes up. Like, when they did the reboot I was all, “But how does Sunspot feel about this????”)

It‘s Friday night and Ruby has her nose in a good book...

I‘m right on the edge of a pain day, so I popped out to the library first thing in case I‘m unable to go later. Got Alyssa Cole‘s second Reluctant Royals novella, some new X-Men, a volume of poetry off the New Releases display, and a whole bunch of PRINCESS JELLYFISH so I can reread the series and finally see how it ends.

Gosh, I love this novella! Alyssa Cole does great contemporary disability rep. (She even got a straw ban dig in, which is 🔪👌 considering how many ableds don‘t know how ableist it is.) Highly recommend for so many reasons: disabled Black wheelchair user heroine! Autistic Asian hero! Snark! Escape rooms! Nerdery!

I am here for these beautiful nerds finding and falling for each other. Guys is just adorable and so sweet. He is hyper aware of himself and others but I love how he manages the world. Reggie has worked hard to build up her business and does not let anyone use her disability against her. To have Gus be so accepting of her and do the same for him was beautiful to watch. I want more of this in my romace! #romantsy

Fun, short, inclusive romance. Not the best story, but a nice 'meanwhile' to book 2 - A Duke by default. I don't know why it is classed as 3.5 - it should be 2.5 and 2.5 should be 1.5, but I don't make the rules.
I'm looking forward to the other inclusive novels this author might write - she's nicely set up for a gender-queer romance and I hope she explores other topics like illness or obesity too.

Loved reading about Reggie! Gave an interesting glimpse into Portia‘s backstory as well. Really enjoying this series!

Stressful week? Romance novellas are the answer! #currentread #romantsy

I mostly enjoyed it. I had some trouble connecting to the characters. Reggie was WAY prickly. Gus didn't seem to be connected to reasoning at all -- he just did things because it felt like the thing to do. Plus, a love interest named Gus was a little weird. Cute, but definitely not my favorite of this series.

#Pop19: "Love" in the title

The two novellas in Cole's Reluctant Royals series star Thabiso's assistant (Once Ghosted, Twice Shy) and Portia's sister (Can't Escape Love). I loved Reggie's story and was meh on Likotsi's. The timeline jumping in Once Ghosted felt jarring and I never felt like I got to know the characters. #romantsy
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Short and sweet. This is a smart, fun, short yet emotional window into a side character, Regina aka Reggie, Portia's nerdy, smart, geeky, internet entrepreneure, twin.
Cole's in less then 200 pages makes the two characters solid, with multiples layers with a touch of anime fairy tale.
#booked2019 #spring #socialmediafocus

Game 5. ⭐️ win and they are off to the Conference final. Seguin, Benn and Radulov have to keep on with the magic.
The novella is good. This Alyssa Cole's universe is very nice to come back to.
#readingandwatchinghockey

New book. For #booked2019spring #socialmediafocus
#readingandwatchinghockey
Boston vs Columbus

Right now I‘m 1/4 to 1/2 way through these 4 books. Weekend goal: finish at least 2 of them!

Tagged book also helped me complete another square for #bookishbingo. Our male hero of this book is on the autism spectrum (not a spoiler) for autistic protagonist square. Bookish.com

I have enjoyed this whole series. I loved this novella about the sister of the main character in one of the other books. This was adorable and nerdy and completely my catnip. This does work as a standalone, but I recommend starting with “A Princess in Theory”. This also is my #socialmediafocus book for #Booked2019Spring #Booked2019

Home sick with Strep (I am a teacher, hazard of the job), between naps enjoying puppy cuddles and some #romantsy books. #dogsoflitsy

I had pre-ordered both of these and got around to them recently. After reading them, enjoyed them both. Cole might be my favorite contemporary romance author these days. Part of me wishes these were full length novels, but they were satisfying as novellas.

Short and sweet, with wonderful nerd / POC / disability rep.

#representationmatters #romance #romancelandia #HEA #PuzzleBae

My 4th Alyssa Cole book and my favourite. I guess I really appreciate geeks in love?? I'm bummed this was only a novella because I wanted more about Reggie and Gus! I loved how unabashedly nerdy they were. She runs a website for nerds who are POC, women, disabled, or otherwise excluded from mainstream nerd culture. He has a puzzle livestream and designs escape rooms. Also thought the representation of disability (physical and mental) was great.

Friends, this #romance book is so cute! I love how unabashedly nerdy both the characters are. She runs a website for nerds who are POC, women, disabled, or otherwise excluded from mainstream nerd culture. He has a puzzle solving livestream and designs escape rooms. I wish it was a full novel instead of only a novella! #Romantsy

I liked this novella better than the first. I wish this was an actual full-length novel because I would love to read more of their story. This series is so good! I recommend it!

Current situation. I have so many things I should be doing around the house, but I don‘t plan on moving until I finish this novella. And Dutch is napping. So yeah, I‘m stuck here 😏

14 books total this month, a little slower than usual since I started Grad School
11 books by women
4 audiobooks
2 library
#bestofmarch #march2019stats

I put the other things I was reading aside and it was worth it.

4/5

Alyssa Cole has become my favorite romance writer. All her books are so wonderful. We finally get to meet Reggie's mystery man from A Duke By Default, as well as understand more about Reggie. It was short, sweet, and I can't wait for A Prince on Paper to come out in just a few weeks.

I‘m pretty sure I had a smile on my face the entire time reading this way to short story for Reggie. I wish she had got her own book because the material and chemistry is 100% there for her and Gus❤️ And I loved all the nerdy references 😊

Thanks for the reminder, @Liatrek ! Wasn‘t a huge fan of the first novella, but I‘m certainly a fan of the characters and the author, so let‘s doooo this. #romance #straightpeople #novella

I‘m with you Reggie! I‘m a huge sucker for a great voice ❤️

So excited for Alyssa Cole‘s new novella, which features a wheelchair user heroine!!!!!

On to the next! Omg this cover is so swoon worthy 😍

This was a lovely #romantsy novella! I can‘t wait for the next book in this series, I just love AlyssaCole!

Oh boy! I love when your preorders show up in your kindle! #romantsy

A very cute “meanwhile” romance for Reggie that takes place during the denouement of A Duke by Default. We get to see the story from Reggie‘s side, which is important given the history we‘ve had from Portia. Definitely an important romance story to tell, about a nerdy WOC who uses a wheelchair (which is depicted on the cover!) and a Vietnamese neurodiverse man; it‘s lovely and sweet but DAMN I wish it was a full-length novel instead of a novella.

Omg I love this cover😍 I can‘t wait to read Regina story.

Omg!!! There is no cover yet but I‘m so happy Regina will get her own novella too!!!! I loved the geeky twin sister and can‘t wait for this to be released in March ❤️