Chemistry Lessons Series by Susannah Nix

Opposites attract in this STEM romantic comedy when a super-intelligent geek girl meets a bad-boy billionaire. The last thing Melody expects when she interviews for her dream job in LA is to find out that her college one-night stand works at the same company. And not only does he work there, but he's also the son of the CEO.Jeremy's got a girlfriend and a reputation as a bad boy, so Melody resolves to keep her distance and focus on building a new life for herself... moreOpposites attract in this STEM romantic comedy when a super-intelligent geek girl meets a bad-boy billionaire. The last thing Melody expects when she interviews for her dream job in LA is to find out that her college one-night stand works at the same company. And not only does he work there, but he's also the son of the CEO.Jeremy's got a girlfriend and a reputation as a bad boy, so Melody resolves to keep her distance and focus on building a new life for herself. But despite her good intentions, she can't seem to stay away from him.As the two begin to forge an unlikely friendship, Melody's attraction to Jeremy grows deeper than she's ready to admit. Can the woman who always plays it safe take a risk on the man who's all wrong for her in all the right ways?An #OppositesAttract STEM rom-com, The Love Code is book one in the Chemistry Lessons series, originally published as Remedial Rocket Science. Each book in the series features a brand-new couple with their own HEA and can be read in any order. less

A swoon-worthy and sweet rom-com from Susannah Nix, author of My Cone and Only. Dating Theory 1: Opposites attract . . . Everything about the guy in the apartment next door drives Esther to distraction: his hipster beanie, his movie and food opinions and the fact that he won’t stop talking to her. That is, until she realizes she can use him to distract her best friend from a bad-news ex... moreA swoon-worthy and sweet rom-com from Susannah Nix, author of My Cone and Only. Dating Theory 1: Opposites attract . . . Everything about the guy in the apartment next door drives Esther to distraction: his hipster beanie, his movie and food opinions and the fact that he won’t stop talking to her. That is, until she realizes she can use him to distract her best friend from a bad-news ex. Esther strikes a deal with Jonathan: he can borrow her rocket-scientist knowledge for a movie script he’s writing, as long as he asks her friend out on a date. Dating Theory 2: Enforced proximity can lead to trouble . . . Only, the more time Esther spends with him, the more loathing turns into attraction, then into something even deeper. Before she knows it, he’s broken down her carefully constructed defences and thrown her well-ordered life into chaos. Dating Theory 3: Love is more complicated than rocket science . . . Dating and Other Theories is a #ForcedProximity #OppositesAttract STEM rom-com and book two in the Chemistry Lessons series. Each book in the series features a brand-new couple with their own HEA (Happily Ever After) and can be read in any order. Continue the romance with The Boyfriend Hypothesis. Originally published as Intermediate Thermodynamics. less

After four lousy boyfriends in a row, chemical engineer Penny Popplestone swears off men until she can figure out why they keep cheating on her. But her no-men resolution hits a snag when the mysterious and superhumanly hot barista at her favorite coffee shop strikes up a friendship with her. Penny strives to keep things platonic, but when Caleb gives her the kiss of her life, she realizes he wants to be more than just friends... moreAfter four lousy boyfriends in a row, chemical engineer Penny Popplestone swears off men until she can figure out why they keep cheating on her. But her no-men resolution hits a snag when the mysterious and superhumanly hot barista at her favorite coffee shop strikes up a friendship with her. Penny strives to keep things platonic, but when Caleb gives her the kiss of her life, she realizes he wants to be more than just friends. Tired of always being “good little Penny,” she throws caution to the wind and pursues a no-strings fling with the hottie barista. It’s not like they have anything in common beyond scorching physical chemistry, so what does she have to lose? Only her heart.Now, this fanfic-reading, plus-size heroine faces an unsolvable problem. What do you do when being apart is unbearable…but being together is impossible?Advanced Physical Chemistry is the third in a series of standalone rom-coms featuring geeky heroines who work in STEM fields. less

Adam Cortinas may be gorgeous, but he’s made it clear he can’t stand his office rival, Olivia Woerner, and the feeling is one hundred per cent mutual. Too bad, because these two systems analysts are stuck with each other for a week on a work trip to Texas . . . what could possibly go wrong? When their travel plans go horribly awry, Olivia finds herself stranded in the middle of nowhere with Adam, the bane of her existence... moreAdam Cortinas may be gorgeous, but he’s made it clear he can’t stand his office rival, Olivia Woerner, and the feeling is one hundred per cent mutual. Too bad, because these two systems analysts are stuck with each other for a week on a work trip to Texas . . . what could possibly go wrong? When their travel plans go horribly awry, Olivia finds herself stranded in the middle of nowhere with Adam, the bane of her existence. Forced into an unexpected road trip, the pair find themselves in closer proximity than ever before, and the electricity between them causes sparks to fly . . . With Adam Cortinas very much in her head, and in her personal space, Olivia must face the fact that maybe enemies really do make the best lovers. An #enemiestolovers Stem Rom Com, book four in the Chemistry Lessons Series, originally published as Applied Electro Magnetism. Each book in the series features a brand new couple with their own HEA and can be read in any order. less

‘Just friends’ is all that Brooke and Dylan have ever been. Except for that one night in high school, but they don’t talk about that. . . Growing up, Dylan was the one guy Brooke could always trust. No longer the kids they once were, she’s a successful marine biologist working toward her PhD in California, and he’s a hot-shot underwear model in New York. But now Dylan’s in town for a few days, crashing on Brooke’s couch and repaying the favour by acting as her date to a friend’s wedding... more‘Just friends’ is all that Brooke and Dylan have ever been. Except for that one night in high school, but they don’t talk about that. . . Growing up, Dylan was the one guy Brooke could always trust. No longer the kids they once were, she’s a successful marine biologist working toward her PhD in California, and he’s a hot-shot underwear model in New York. But now Dylan’s in town for a few days, crashing on Brooke’s couch and repaying the favour by acting as her date to a friend’s wedding. Soon the pair can’t untangle the fake flirting from the real and their friendship gains some heart-racing benefits. . . And it’s all going great . . . until it isn't. Dylan’s got a ticket back to New York at the end of the week, and Brooke may have accidentally broken his heart. Could this be the end of their friendship or the beginning of something much more? A #FriendstoLovers Stem Rom Com, book five in the Chemistry Lessons Series, originally published as Experimental Marine Biology. Each book in the series features a brand-new couple with their own HEA and can be read in any order. less

After she’s jilted at a holiday ball, Gen hits it off with a handsome stranger. But what she intends as a casual hookup leaves her inexplicably wanting more. Will she ever find her Prince Charming again, or is he lost to her forever?This story was originally published in the 2020 Jingle Balls Anthology under a different name, and is only available to subscriber's of the author's newsletter.

Mia has had her whole life mapped out since she was 18. She’s supposed to follow up her math PhD with a research position and become a professor, but her 20-year plan takes a surprise deviation when she’s forced to settle for a temporary teaching job at a small-town university in the middle of nowhere. It’s not easy adapting to rural life when you’re a city girl, but Mia tries to make the best of it... moreMia has had her whole life mapped out since she was 18. She’s supposed to follow up her math PhD with a research position and become a professor, but her 20-year plan takes a surprise deviation when she’s forced to settle for a temporary teaching job at a small-town university in the middle of nowhere. It’s not easy adapting to rural life when you’re a city girl, but Mia tries to make the best of it. Things finally start to look up after a run-in with some terrifying local wildlife sends her careening into the arms of a sexy local farmer. Mia finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Josh’s gruff charms, especially after she learns what lies behind the thick walls he’s built around his heart. But while their connection grows, Mia can’t afford to stay. Not unless she’s willing to give up on her dream - or trade it in for a new one. A Stem Rom Com, book six in the Chemistry Lessons Series, originally published as Elementary Romantic Calculus. Each book in the series features a brand new couple with their own HEA and can be read in any order. less

Mia has had her whole life mapped out since she was 18. She’s supposed to follow up her math PhD with a research postdoc, but her 20-year tenure plan takes a surprise deviation when she’s forced to settle for a temporary teaching job at a small-town university. It’s not easy adapting to rural life when you’re an inveterate city girl, but Mia tries to make the best of it until she can get the heck out of Podunk—er, Crowder, Texas... moreMia has had her whole life mapped out since she was 18. She’s supposed to follow up her math PhD with a research postdoc, but her 20-year tenure plan takes a surprise deviation when she’s forced to settle for a temporary teaching job at a small-town university. It’s not easy adapting to rural life when you’re an inveterate city girl, but Mia tries to make the best of it until she can get the heck out of Podunk—er, Crowder, Texas. Things finally start to look up after a run-in with some terrifying local wildlife sends her careening into the arms of a sexy goat farmer/cheesemaker.Mia finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Josh’s gruff cowboy charms, especially after she learns what lies behind the thick walls he’s built around his heart. The deeper their connection grows, the more Crowder starts to feel like home. But Mia can’t afford to stay. Not unless she’s willing to give up on her dream—or trade it in for a new one. ELEMENTARY ROMANTIC CALCULUS is a full-length standalone novel and the sixth book in the Chemistry Lessons series of contemporary romances featuring STEM heroines. Each book in the series focuses on a brand new couple with their own happily ever after and can be read in any order. less