Honey, Don't Judge Me!: A Hot Nerd Instalove Romance

by Niki Brazen

Cara

I travel the country all year as a professional judge at small town competitions. And I’m over it. After a baking contest that turns into a pecan pie nightmare, I fly home for a much-needed three-week staycation. Just in time to meet my new neighbor, the hot and brainy Beckam. He’s the perfect summer fling for a girl who is weary of her job and obsessively reads romance books (that’s me). Or maybe I’ll sputter along all summer, unlucky in love, and forever attracting creepy guys with hidden agendas. I’m not sure, but I better not die trying!

Beckam

I’m secretly on the hunt for a romance scammer living somewhere in my new building. As I jam to my favorite bands and infiltrate the systems of each tenant, I stumble upon an unexpected Cara Brent. Usually, once a woman leaves my presence, I forget them. Until her. She’s become my favorite music track. But can I catch a criminal before he steals again while also convincing Cara to choose me instead of the other neighbor? I’m not sure, but I just might die trying.

Honey, Don’t Judge Me has all the yummy


🎼 Grumpy/Sunshine

♥️ Other guy drama

🎼 Small town romance

♥️ Hot nerd hacker

🎼 Love-at-first-sight

♥️ Unlucky in love

🎼 Dual POV


About The Summer He Fell First Series

This summer dive into five short and spicy stories packed with cheating exes, obsessed stalkers, dangerous mafiosos, a lingering ghost, and the chaos of a reality TV dating show. Join Cara, Dehlia, Frankie, Roxy, and Kismet as they discover their HEAs—sometimes with fiery results, colorful language, extra spicy scenes, and a touch of darkness.

66 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 16, 2025

About the author

Most books only have one climax, unless you are reading a Niki Brazen story.

For real, when you read one of my novellas, you can expect multi-orgasmic scenes that will *fingers crossed* make you smile a couple of times and cause you to want to try some new things in the bedroom with your significant other.

I hope for you, a raucous good time, while reading insta-love, OTT, stories full of quirky characters, places, and plots. I adore supernatural elements so don’t be surprised by the ghosts, vampires, and shifters, oh my!

Reviews

[Nicole Figueroa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a super fun and quick read that put me in a good mood before going to bed!

I cannot tell you how many times I giggled about the nicknames made for a certain overbearing neighbor, they were endless. The inner thoughts of the MCs had me swaying my feet and smiling to myself.

Loved the steamy scenes, loved the humor, and adored the MCs. I would've given the extra star had there been a little more conversation/build up between the Meet Cute to the Climax, and I didn't love the dialogue with characters outside of the MCs. I love cheesy romance, but cheesy lines with non-romantic characters makes me cringe a bit. I would've loved some more realistic dialogue between the neighbors/best friends.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

SPICE: 3🌶 | RATING: 3⭐️

I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.

Very short? ✔️
Spicy? ✔️
Instalove? Ohhh yeah.

This bite-sized romance delivers heat, heart, and a whirlwind love story faster than you can say “soulmate.” Perfect if you’re craving a quick escape with some swoony tension and steamy moments 🔥💋✨

Fair warning: Blink and you might miss it—but you’ll be smiling the whole time 😏📚💕

[Kandiemarie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this quick and easy book. Likeable characters and a fascinating storyline. It's crazy good. Definitely recommend.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Suze82 · Rating 4 out of 5]

fun but short

Beckam and Cara´s story is a nice short escape from your own into somebody else´s everyday madness.

[Amy Donaldson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading Honey, Don't Judge Me!. It was a quick fast read. A super cute short story. Great characters. I was sad when it ended so soon.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.