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Love, Squirrels and Other Diversions
She studies the universe. He’s quite taken with her heavenly body. Can they navigate science, sports, and neurodiversity to find a lasting passion?
London, England. Dr Elizabeth “Elle” Danby finds it hard to trust. Brilliant and focused when it comes to dark matter, the astrophysicist’s neurodivergence makes people a mystery and her social life a soul-sucking black hole. But while attending her sister’s art showing, she can’t stop her skin tingling when she encounters a stunningly good-looking stranger who sends her pulse racing.
Dan Ford is used to recognition and adoration. Extroverted and sure of himself, the celebrated soccer player’s tedious evening ignites when he’s captivated by a vision he hopes he can get to know more intimately. And when he discovers the attraction is mutually hot, he’s delighted when she leaves on his arm… with the promise of late-night dessert.
But their worlds meet with a crunch. Although Dan falls hard for the sharp-thinking beauty, he fears her sky-high intellect and scorn of athletes puts him out of her league. Meanwhile Elle alienates Dan’s sister, destroys his best mate’s garden furniture and inadvertently fleeces his friends. Then Dan screws up, but it’s Elle’s life ruined and her reputation destroyed. Will their differences finally tear them apart?
When they do the math, will they find a love that scores the perfect goal?
Love, Squirrels and Other Diversions is the spicy first book in the London Lovers romantic comedy series. If you like awkwardly smart heroines, laugh-out-loud moments, and steamy embraces, you’ll adore Hazel Hatman’s seductive tale.
London, England. Dr Elizabeth “Elle” Danby finds it hard to trust. Brilliant and focused when it comes to dark matter, the astrophysicist’s neurodivergence makes people a mystery and her social life a soul-sucking black hole. But while attending her sister’s art showing, she can’t stop her skin tingling when she encounters a stunningly good-looking stranger who sends her pulse racing.
Dan Ford is used to recognition and adoration. Extroverted and sure of himself, the celebrated soccer player’s tedious evening ignites when he’s captivated by a vision he hopes he can get to know more intimately. And when he discovers the attraction is mutually hot, he’s delighted when she leaves on his arm… with the promise of late-night dessert.
But their worlds meet with a crunch. Although Dan falls hard for the sharp-thinking beauty, he fears her sky-high intellect and scorn of athletes puts him out of her league. Meanwhile Elle alienates Dan’s sister, destroys his best mate’s garden furniture and inadvertently fleeces his friends. Then Dan screws up, but it’s Elle’s life ruined and her reputation destroyed. Will their differences finally tear them apart?
When they do the math, will they find a love that scores the perfect goal?
Love, Squirrels and Other Diversions is the spicy first book in the London Lovers romantic comedy series. If you like awkwardly smart heroines, laugh-out-loud moments, and steamy embraces, you’ll adore Hazel Hatman’s seductive tale.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 25, 2024
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About the author
Hazel Hatman
8 books7 followersA former construction project manager, Hazel Hatman swapped hard hats and rainswept scaffolding for central heating, cosy toes, and copious amounts of cake. She now spends her days writing her heroines into trouble and then trying to dig them out.
Hazel loves romance. All kinds of romance: some funny, some emotional, some steamy, some not. All Hazel’s romances feature strong heroines clawing their way through the world and finding a soulmate on the way. Her first novel was The Darcy Dilemma, the start of the Sisters of Larkford Hall series.
She lives in Devon, England, a short walk from a bakery. She is married with three amazing children.
Hazel loves romance. All kinds of romance: some funny, some emotional, some steamy, some not. All Hazel’s romances feature strong heroines clawing their way through the world and finding a soulmate on the way. Her first novel was The Darcy Dilemma, the start of the Sisters of Larkford Hall series.
She lives in Devon, England, a short walk from a bakery. She is married with three amazing children.
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December 6, 2025
I liked most of the book. A professional soccer player falls head over heels in love with an astrophysicist college professor with ADHD. He buys her a wardrobe to keep at his place. They go on a picnic. He gives her a key to his apartment.
Then some crazy other woman drama happens.
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.He is innocent. His ex said he cheated on her with the heroine. He never did. Finally the heroine believes him.
Nothing happens to his ex. He does not release a statement that his ex lied and the heroine is not a cheater. Nothing happens to his ex. She doesn't get any punishment. I was so irritated by this.
Then some crazy other woman drama happens.
Spoilers.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.He is innocent. His ex said he cheated on her with the heroine. He never did. Finally the heroine believes him.
Nothing happens to his ex. He does not release a statement that his ex lied and the heroine is not a cheater. Nothing happens to his ex. She doesn't get any punishment. I was so irritated by this.
April 4, 2024
Fun, sexy and engaging romantic comedy. Astrophysicist Elle struggles to read people. Dan is a world apart from anything she has ever known. Can two such different lives come together? They both need to navigate a whole new approach with hilarious and poignant ups and downs on the way. A great read - download and enjoy!
October 11, 2024
Not sure why, lost interest at 52%. DNF
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