Nerd books by Vicki Lewis Thompson
Fun books featuring nerdly men who fall in love with beautiful women and prove themselves worthy. Interesting characters.
Nerd in Shining Armor
For Genevieve Terrence it seemed like a dream come true: a weekend alone on Maui with her sexy boss, Nick Brogan. But little did she know that Nick had dreams of his own -- a nefarious scheme that nearly got her killed on the flight over the Pacific. Lucky for her, brilliant computer programmer Jack Farley was on board and quick-witted enough to crash-land the plane. Now Jack is her sole companion on a remote desert island with nothing but guava trees and sharks for company. Who'd expect the shy genius -- and the least alpha male she knows -- to turn out to be the uninhibited stud of her wildest dreams?
Saving Genevieve's life has made Jack a hero in the eyes of the woman he has secretly lusted after for months. Now they're alone together in a tropical eden where they're free to give in to their every sensual whim. But when some nasty unfinished business puts them at risk again, Gen will learn there's nothing quite as dangerous as a fully aroused ex-nerd who'll move heaven and earth to protect the woman he loves...
Nerd Who Loved Me
Lainie Terrell is no ordinary single mother. With feathers in all the right places, she's one of the hottest showgirls in Vegas. Aside from a hot-tempered ex-boyfriend on her sequined tail, Lainie's biggest problem is finding a decent babysitter for her son. Lainie's dilemma is solved when she ropes Harry Ambrewster, the casino's shy-but very smart and cute-accountant, into the task.
Inheriting his chemist father's high I.Q. and sexy good looks, Harry has always been intrigued by Lainie. He isn't thrilled at the prospect of babysitting, but he'll do anything to get near the gal who fuels his craziest fantasies. Then Lainie's dangerous ex comes knocking. Their option? Run faster than a pair of net stockings.
In disguise and on the lam, Lainie's masquerading as the perfect wife. Harry's doubling as the he-man protector. But with a set-up this hot, who's fooling who? When the lights go down, and the masks come off, a nerd like Harry could be just the right ignition to set a woman like Lainie on fire....
Saturday, October 22, 2005
Mai the Psychic Girl Volume 1 by Kazuya Kudo
Like many storybook heroines, Mai Kuju is just your average happy-go-lucky 14 year old. Her wishes are simple: she'd like to grow up faster; she'd like a boyfriend; she'd like her dad to be home more. Of course, Mai's not exactly average. For one thing, she can move stuff with her mind. And there are these mysterious men following her... After watching her father perish (or so she thinks!) saving her from the clutches of the Wisdom Alliance, Mai is alone and on the run. She finds an unlikely ally in Intetsu, a daredevil college student on a motorcycle, and his motley crew of dorm buddies. They too will risk their lives to protect this unusual girl from those who would control her powers. Not all the danger comes from outside, however; Mai soon discovers that her powers can kill and destroy as well as heal. Will she be able to control her emotions and protect her friends?
Entertaining and a fast read. There are two additional volumes.
Like many storybook heroines, Mai Kuju is just your average happy-go-lucky 14 year old. Her wishes are simple: she'd like to grow up faster; she'd like a boyfriend; she'd like her dad to be home more. Of course, Mai's not exactly average. For one thing, she can move stuff with her mind. And there are these mysterious men following her... After watching her father perish (or so she thinks!) saving her from the clutches of the Wisdom Alliance, Mai is alone and on the run. She finds an unlikely ally in Intetsu, a daredevil college student on a motorcycle, and his motley crew of dorm buddies. They too will risk their lives to protect this unusual girl from those who would control her powers. Not all the danger comes from outside, however; Mai soon discovers that her powers can kill and destroy as well as heal. Will she be able to control her emotions and protect her friends?
Entertaining and a fast read. There are two additional volumes.
Friday, October 14, 2005
Matter of Profit by Hilari Bell
Strangers in a bizarre land—that's what Ahvren's people, the Vivtare, are. They are the conquerors, the rulers now, of the T'Chin confederacy. But Ahvren is no longer sure what that means. After spending two years fighting a brutal war on another planet, here—where not a single shot was fired—victory doesn't seem quite so...victorious. Rumors abound of a plot to assassinate the Vivitare emperor. Sick of the horrors of conquering beings on other planets, Ahvrem wants to find another path. will end his service as a soldier and save his sister from an unhappy marriage if he can discover who is behind a rumored plot to assassinate the Emperor.
So Ahvren makes a deal with his father, if he can discover the plot to assassinate the emperor it will save his sister from an unhappy marriage. He can also choose his own path for the next year, otherwise he will be sent to conquer other worlds. When he discovers that even the rumors are not what they seem he is too late to change fate of others so can only do that for himself.
An interesting, powerful YA novel featuring a variety of aliens. Very well done and thought provocing. Can't wait to read more of her works.
Strangers in a bizarre land—that's what Ahvren's people, the Vivtare, are. They are the conquerors, the rulers now, of the T'Chin confederacy. But Ahvren is no longer sure what that means. After spending two years fighting a brutal war on another planet, here—where not a single shot was fired—victory doesn't seem quite so...victorious. Rumors abound of a plot to assassinate the Vivitare emperor. Sick of the horrors of conquering beings on other planets, Ahvrem wants to find another path. will end his service as a soldier and save his sister from an unhappy marriage if he can discover who is behind a rumored plot to assassinate the Emperor.
So Ahvren makes a deal with his father, if he can discover the plot to assassinate the emperor it will save his sister from an unhappy marriage. He can also choose his own path for the next year, otherwise he will be sent to conquer other worlds. When he discovers that even the rumors are not what they seem he is too late to change fate of others so can only do that for himself.
An interesting, powerful YA novel featuring a variety of aliens. Very well done and thought provocing. Can't wait to read more of her works.
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
Scott Pilgram by Bryan Lee O'Malley
Interesting look at life in a 20 something guy from Canada who is just waltzing through life. It is all about to change.
Vol. 1 Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life
Scott Pilgrim's life is fantastic. He's 23 years old, in a rock band, between jobs, and dating a cute high school girl. Everything's awesome until a seriously mind-blowing delivery girl named Ramona Flowers enters his life. She is invading his dreams and making him obsessed. Now in order to date her he has to fit her seven evil ex-boyfriends! We meet boyfriend #1 in this volume. I'm assuming he fights a new exboyfriend each volume.
Vol. 2 Scott Pilgrim vs. the world
As this volume opens we get a peek into Scott's past: we see his early romantic troubles and the talentless band that sprang from them. In the present, Scott's new romance with mysterious messenger girl Ramona Flowers sends his former girlfriend, teenage Knives Chau, into a fury that culminates in an all-out kung fu battle between the two. In the surrealist twists that fill O'Malley's work, characters who are introduced in dreams end up playing major parts in the "real" life of the story, and you never know when the meandering lives of these Canadian 20-somethings are going to shift into high-action fight sequences. There is a brief moment where he fights Ramona's 2nd evil boyfriend - former skateboarder now famous actor. In which he skates so fast he compusts! We finally get to see the face of his former girlfriend - who is now in a very well-known band. As they are performing at the end Ramona tells who her 3rd evil boyfriend is.
Volume 3 - Scott Pilgrim & the Infinite Sadness
This time, Scot is pitted against #3 of the evil ex-boyfriends, Todd Ingram, the current boyfriend of his ex, rock star Envy Adams; they battle at a discount department store and a rock club. Unfortunately, Todd's got psychic powers, because he's a vegan ("graduated top of his class from vegan academy and everything"), and he's also a much better bass player. On top of that, Scott's band, Sex BobOmb, can't quite get it together; 17-year-old ninja Knives Chau is still obsessed with him; and the mysterious Ramona Flowers is becoming envious of Envy. We learn more about Scott's past and his infatuation with Envy (aka Natalie). He has such loyal friends who will stand behind him even when it appears he cannot win. This was much more funny to me because of all the minor storylines going on. I had trouble with some of the artwork as characters blur and it becomes hard to tell who is who and when the flashbacks even end. But overall very happy with the storyline and I'm assuming 4 more volumes to go!
Interesting look at life in a 20 something guy from Canada who is just waltzing through life. It is all about to change.
Vol. 1 Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life
Scott Pilgrim's life is fantastic. He's 23 years old, in a rock band, between jobs, and dating a cute high school girl. Everything's awesome until a seriously mind-blowing delivery girl named Ramona Flowers enters his life. She is invading his dreams and making him obsessed. Now in order to date her he has to fit her seven evil ex-boyfriends! We meet boyfriend #1 in this volume. I'm assuming he fights a new exboyfriend each volume.
Vol. 2 Scott Pilgrim vs. the world
As this volume opens we get a peek into Scott's past: we see his early romantic troubles and the talentless band that sprang from them. In the present, Scott's new romance with mysterious messenger girl Ramona Flowers sends his former girlfriend, teenage Knives Chau, into a fury that culminates in an all-out kung fu battle between the two. In the surrealist twists that fill O'Malley's work, characters who are introduced in dreams end up playing major parts in the "real" life of the story, and you never know when the meandering lives of these Canadian 20-somethings are going to shift into high-action fight sequences. There is a brief moment where he fights Ramona's 2nd evil boyfriend - former skateboarder now famous actor. In which he skates so fast he compusts! We finally get to see the face of his former girlfriend - who is now in a very well-known band. As they are performing at the end Ramona tells who her 3rd evil boyfriend is.
Volume 3 - Scott Pilgrim & the Infinite Sadness
This time, Scot is pitted against #3 of the evil ex-boyfriends, Todd Ingram, the current boyfriend of his ex, rock star Envy Adams; they battle at a discount department store and a rock club. Unfortunately, Todd's got psychic powers, because he's a vegan ("graduated top of his class from vegan academy and everything"), and he's also a much better bass player. On top of that, Scott's band, Sex BobOmb, can't quite get it together; 17-year-old ninja Knives Chau is still obsessed with him; and the mysterious Ramona Flowers is becoming envious of Envy. We learn more about Scott's past and his infatuation with Envy (aka Natalie). He has such loyal friends who will stand behind him even when it appears he cannot win. This was much more funny to me because of all the minor storylines going on. I had trouble with some of the artwork as characters blur and it becomes hard to tell who is who and when the flashbacks even end. But overall very happy with the storyline and I'm assuming 4 more volumes to go!
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Bianca Balducci Mystery by Libby Sternberg
Uncovering Sadie's Secrets
Bianca is a normal high school girl who attends parochial school in Baltimore, MD. She worries about her hair, clothes and most of all how to attact her new crush, Doug. But smack in the middle of a normal teens life comes a mystery. Who is Sadie and why is she so scared? Who are these people claiming to be her parents? Is Sadie on the run? Bianca inlists the help of her big sister, Connie, who also is a private eye and her best friend Kerrie. Together they will put the pieces together about Sadie. But will it be too late?
An ok series. The cover makes it appear like there is some kind of supernatural aspect to this book. There isn't. An older version of Nancy Drew. Bianca is popular and fun. It will be interesting to see a new installment.
Uncovering Sadie's Secrets
Bianca is a normal high school girl who attends parochial school in Baltimore, MD. She worries about her hair, clothes and most of all how to attact her new crush, Doug. But smack in the middle of a normal teens life comes a mystery. Who is Sadie and why is she so scared? Who are these people claiming to be her parents? Is Sadie on the run? Bianca inlists the help of her big sister, Connie, who also is a private eye and her best friend Kerrie. Together they will put the pieces together about Sadie. But will it be too late?
An ok series. The cover makes it appear like there is some kind of supernatural aspect to this book. There isn't. An older version of Nancy Drew. Bianca is popular and fun. It will be interesting to see a new installment.
Tuesday, October 04, 2005
Down the Rabbit Hole by Peter Abrahams
Welcome to Echo Falls. Home of a thousand secrets, where Ingrid Levin-Hill, super sleuth, never knows what will happen next. Ingrid is in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or at least her shoes are. Getting them back means getting involved in a murder investigation rivaling those solved by her idol, Sherlock Holmes, and Ingrid has enough on her plate with club soccer, school, and the plum role of Alice in the Echo Falls production of Alice in Wonderland. But much as in Alice's adventures down the rabbit hole, things in Ingrid's small town keep getting curiouser and curiouser. Her favorite director has a serious accident onstage (but is it an accident?), and the police chief is on Ingrid's tail, grilling her about everything from bike-helmet law to the color of her cleats. Echo Falls has turned into a nightmare, and Ingrid is determined to wake up.
Appears this might be a series as there are several unanswered questions by the end of this fast paced story. Like is her brother Ty on steroids? Where will her relationship with Joey go? Will her parents stay together? Will Grandpy be forced to sell his property? and more. So I can several more Echo Falls mysteries on the horizon.
Welcome to Echo Falls. Home of a thousand secrets, where Ingrid Levin-Hill, super sleuth, never knows what will happen next. Ingrid is in the wrong place at the wrong time. Or at least her shoes are. Getting them back means getting involved in a murder investigation rivaling those solved by her idol, Sherlock Holmes, and Ingrid has enough on her plate with club soccer, school, and the plum role of Alice in the Echo Falls production of Alice in Wonderland. But much as in Alice's adventures down the rabbit hole, things in Ingrid's small town keep getting curiouser and curiouser. Her favorite director has a serious accident onstage (but is it an accident?), and the police chief is on Ingrid's tail, grilling her about everything from bike-helmet law to the color of her cleats. Echo Falls has turned into a nightmare, and Ingrid is determined to wake up.
Appears this might be a series as there are several unanswered questions by the end of this fast paced story. Like is her brother Ty on steroids? Where will her relationship with Joey go? Will her parents stay together? Will Grandpy be forced to sell his property? and more. So I can several more Echo Falls mysteries on the horizon.
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