I, Noralee Reynolds, lead the ultimate nerd life. I own a comic shop, have a great group of geeky friends to work with and wear a different cosplay every day. Since inheriting the family business I’ve had no time for a personal life of my own. Even if hosting a speed dating event makes me wish otherwise.I, Wyatt Collins, lead a hectic life. As a single dad, I’ve only got time for two things – … things – raising my son and being a cop. I wasn’t looking to cuff myself to anyone. Then I crossed paths with a nerdy comic shop owner who made me think twice.
Things are great until a little self-doubt has Noralee wanting to run away.
Can Wyatt convince her that he can be her real-life superhero?
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This is a story of how an auto declared geek had an adventure, and found herself doing and saying things altogether unexpected.*
I had a great time reading this All Geek to Me!
All Geek to Me is a romantic comedy with the comedy of manners accents as it criticizes some misconceptions and social behaviors. Most of the fun comes from the main character. Our Noralee is a nerd who made me remember with pleasure the Operation Petticoat (1959) or The Mummy (1999) movies. That because Noralee has a lot in common with the female characters if we think, for example, to the first Evelyn’s scene or almost of Dolores’s scenes, yet she is an “authentic original”.
It’s my opinion that it is more difficult to write a good comedy than a drama. Entwining the serious aspects with the comedy elements requests more from a writer than to be a good storyteller. Allie York managed well! You will laugh together with the characters whilst whishing them to conquer their challenges.
Good rhythm, fun mixed with awkward situations, a not a geek at all alpha male in danger to… all is offered to you in Noralle’s story.
It’s useless to say more about All Geek to Me except recommend it to you. Nerd, geek, jock or an ordinary human being, you’ll enjoy yourself finding out that, again, the opposites not only attract one another but that they could be great together. Saying that, stay safe (you still have to deal with Noralee!!) and enjoy the read!
Engage!
*Note: the real quote is “This is a story of how a Baggins had an adventure, and found himself doing and saying things altogether unexpected.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Hobbit
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I was looking for a book about a nerdy girl finding romance and I found it. I wish Words for Nerds was a real place because I would like to work there.
This book is such a light, fun read. I absolutely adore Nora and her besties. Seriously, they’re the kind of friends I only wish I had. They’re all snarky and fun and completely supportive. They love hard and they are loyal.
They also know when Nora needs a good kick in the pants when Mr. Hot Cop (okay, he has a name, but I like to call him Hot Cop) comes around.
If you’re looking for a funny, sweet, sexy romance, this is the book for you.
Because WYATT.
Wyatt. Oh, he’s sooooo swoonworthy. Seriously ladies, he’s hot, he’s a cop, and he’s a single dad. He checks all my little boxes and then brings his A game in pursuit of Nora.
I am so far away from being a nerd like Noralee that when I read what this book was about I wasn’t really sure it was the book for me but because I have read Allie York in the past and loved her books I decided I should give it a try. I am so glad that I did. While Noralee speaks comic books and geek, it was geek that I was familiar with. The references made in the book were characters and movies I was familiar with so I understood her references. It was fun to let the geek side I didn’t know I had come out and enjoyed this book.
Wyatt, the hot cop, was a fun character. He was not a geek and did not speak geek. Yet, he didn’t let this stop him from getting to know Noralee. I love how he planned their date to include special places and things that would interest Noralee. He kept her safe from herself, laughed when things didn’t go quite as planned, and accepted her exactly as she is. The fact that he was a father was never far from my mind, although I am curious at the rest of his story. There were hints (like how long ago it was since he had sex and the age of his little boy that were never finished) there was more to his story and I’d love to know it.
All Geek to Me is a fun book, a quick read.
I adored this book. Noralee owns the comic book shop, Words For Nerds, that her parents founded and passed on to her once they retired. Wyatt is a cop responding to a robbery in the shop next door to Noralee’s. After a few encounters, both of them try to deny their attraction to the other. Noralee is happily single and not looking, and Wyatt is focused on his career and his four year old son Cruze. When the shop hosts a speed dating event, Noralee makes a bet with her friends that he won’t show up. But he does. He SO shows up for her, in every way.
This book is full of amazing nerd references – Noralee dresses up as Captain Mal! She watches Doctor Who every single night to go to sleep! And btw Wyatt gets sucked in exactly the same way I did several years ago.She dresses up as all her fandoms and OWNS it. Both characters are so relatable, but I really connected with Noralee. And we can’t forget her friends, twins Greer and Tuesday, and Rae, a video game streamer. Seriously, these are my people. The chemistry between Wyatt and Noralee is amazing, and her clumsiness puts them into the most hilarious situations.
4.5 Stars
I like geeky/nerdy characters so I knew had to read this one. Plus throw in Wyatt is a single dad you have me sold. I want to go visit Words for Nerds. I would feel right at home with my love of Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. I mean the cafe is called Second Breakfast. I loved all the characters in this one so much I want more from this series now! Loved Noralee so much.She’s a little klutzy, but such in an endearing way. Wyatt is yummy and his little guy is so adorable. This book is going to suck you right in and not let you up for air. There is plenty of heart and humor in this one. I had a book hangover from this one because it’s one you keep saying one more chapter. I would definitely recommend this one.
I first became acquainted with Allie York’s writing through the 425 Madison Series. The way she incorporated humor into the books made me an instant fan which made choosing this book a no-brainer. Let me clarify a couple of things. 1. I might be a closet nerd. As a boy mom, I’ve learned a lot about comics over the year and I might be a fan of some of the movies. Have you seen the actors? Maybe I’m a fan of the actors. That’s what I will keep telling myself. 2. I do not participate in cosplay but I’m certain that the hubs would like it if I did. Did I mention that he is a nerd too? 3. I always love books about hot cops. Grab a drink that won’t stain what you’re wearing (yes, the book is that funny) and let’s chat about All Geek To Me by Allie York.
Wyatt wasn’t looking for love. He’s a single dad who lives with his father and is a local police officer. Wyatt has been focused on being the best father that he can be to Cruze. Dating has not been important. After realizing that his father and partner have signed him up for a cops-only dating site, Wyatt decided to attend the speed dating event at the local comic book store. Why the comic book store? Because the beautifully, clumsy owner literally knocked him over with the door and he can’t stop thinking about her blue eyes and mass of curls.
Noralee took over the comic book shop when her parents retired and moved to Florida. After a break-in at one of the shops nearby brings the hottest cop that she’s ever seen into her life, Noralee realizes that it has been too long since she has focused on anything other than her shop. The man that she hit in the head with the door and caught her when she fell has come to speed dating…to see her.
Cruze, Wyatt’s four-year-old son, steals the show. You might think this story is about Wyatt and Noralee but it’s really about Cruze. Just wait. You will see. He’s my favorite.
It appears that this is the first book in a series, Words for Nerds, and that makes me incredibly happy. There are several minor characters that I am interested in and I can’t wait to see who’s story Allie will write next. My inner nerd will be waiting patiently for the remainder of the series.
My rating for All Geek To Me by Allie York…5 out of 5 propellers!!
This was my first Allie York book but I’m definitely a fan! I loved the opposites attract aspect of Wyatt & Nora. They were so adorable together and they had so much chemistry.
I love Noralee! She speaks to my inner geek! I laughed at all the clumsiness and the cosplays were awesome! And Wyatt is just so swoon-worthy! I loved these together!
PS- I seriously hope we get the other girls books!! I needs them!