Swiped

by Paula Rogers

Two rivals. One bet. First to fall in love wins . . .

For Nat Lane love is predictable. Controlled. Scientific. As the founder of a high-profile dating app, she is far more comfortable working on the data behind the dates than finding love herself.

Until her infuriating, but charming, business rival, Rami, publicly challenges her data.

To prove him wrong, Nat makes a she’ll find her perfect match using her own app. Rami must find a date the old-fashioned way.

First to find ‘the one’ wins.

But as the competition heats up, so does their chemistry. Until the lines between rivalry and romance begin to blur.

Nat set out to prove love is a science. But with Rami, it might just be something far more unpredictable . . .

•  Rivals-to-lovers
•  Slow-burn
•  Heroine in STEM
•  Opposites attract
•  Grumpy x Sunshine

Genres: Romance

297 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 27, 2025

About the author

Paula Rogers is a novelist and twice BAFTA-nominated writer in video games, journalism, film, and television.

She was Lead Writer and Story Editor of the game Neo Cab, which was named one of the best titles of 2019 by the L.A. Times, The Washington Post, and Paste Magazine. She was a lead writer on the 2023 Tribeca award-winning game Goodbye Volcano High, and has worked on IP for Marvel, DC, and others.

She is also the creator of the anti-algorithm, rom-com webcomic, Blind Data, where she chronicles her dating experiences and draws the men as cats.

Reviews

[Emma Ashley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rivals to lovers romance fans will love this. It was such a cute read. I couldn't put it down and I read it in one sitting. The story was easy to follow and had a great cast of characters and there were some spicy scenes. I highly recommend it and I look forward to reading more by the author.
💝 Thank you to Choc Lit for my arc ebook copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

[Amy M · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am very split on this book. It is well written, engaging, and funny, but I hated the FMC. For a character who talks about mean girls often, she was terrible.

Nat is on a panel at a tech conference and ends up in a dating race with Rami, another panelist, about whether it is better to meet people online or in person. Once the challenge begins and Nat begins to create her dating profile, it's like her entire personality changes. She becomes a terrible friend and a very unprofessional boss. Nat spends a large portion of the book lashing out and pushing everyone away as she blames everyone but herself for her problems. I absolutely hated the final conflict scene because of the way Allison was treated. The fact that Nat not only said what she did but also never tried to find her to apologize is unforgivable, especially for someone who had been a victim of mean girls.

That being said, when Nat and Rami are together, this book is 5 stars. Their banter is quick, they are emotionally vulnerable, and Nat has a personality. Their back-and-forth at the bar was amusing, and you could feel the connection coming off the page. They were a totally believable couple, and it was a stark contrast for all the terrible dates. For anyone who has dated since the apps got popular, you will likely suffer from the ghost of dates past. Nat's date with Eric was a slightly different version of multiple dates I have been on. Rami trying to talk to women and them having to pull out an earbud is a situation I see weekly at coffee shops.

Shout out to Ian and all of his ridiculous metaphors. My friends are all about to be real tired of hearing me say, "The shaman sends his own invitation" every time I am late.

Thank you to NetGalley, Joffe Books, and Paula Rogers for the free eARC.

[VickydpBooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the book very much, This heartwarming STEM romance is perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Christina Laurens, Camilla Isley, Laura Starkey and Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game

Blurb

Two rivals. One bet. First to fall in love wins . . .

For Nat Lane love is predictable. Controlled. Scientific. As the founder of a high-profile dating app, she is far more comfortable working on the data behind the dates than finding love herself.

Until her infuriating, but charming, business rival, Rami, publicly challenges her data.

To prove him wrong, Nat makes a bet: she’ll find her perfect match using her own app. Rami must find a date the old-fashioned way.

First to find ‘the one’ wins.

But as the competition heats up, so does their chemistry. Until the lines between rivalry and romance begin to blur.

Nat set out to prove love is a science. But with Rami, it might just be something far more unpredictable . . .

Tropes:
❤️ Rivals-to-lovers
❤️ Slow-burn
❤️ Heroine in STEM
❤️ Opposites attract
❤️ Grumpy x Sunshine

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a cute book, and when the tropes say that it is a slow burn, it REALLY is a VERY slow burn. So be warned! There were times I wanted to jump into the book and yell at the characters “will you two just open your eyes and get it together already?!”

I really enjoyed the concept behind the book – the competition and the fact that Rami and Nat would meet up after bad dates. I almost wanted more dates between the start and end of the competition, if not just because I wanted to read about more crazy date stories. What was really great about this author’s writing is that you could feel the awkwardness on these dates, but then when Rami and Nat were in each others’ presence, you could feel the ease. When they were together, there was some great banter too, which I really enjoy.

I will say that at first, I thought Thom was going to be awesome. Then with a question or two, I knew that something was up with him, and I knew he wasn’t going to be the greatest guy. In the end, Rami and Nat are happy! I will say though… I would have expected a much more exciting app than fishing!

This book is a cute, easy and fun to read book. So check it out!

[Bibliophile Foodie · Rating 5 out of 5]

A clever rom-com with great characters. I had so much fun reading this book. Swiped is a smart and playful romance that mixes tech, banter, and slow-burn chemistry in the best way. The story follows Nat, a dating app creator who believes love can be predicted with data, and Rami, a weather app developer who thinks real connection happens offline. When they make a bet to prove which method works better, things quickly get complicated and hilarious.

I really liked how Nat and Rami challenged each other. Their conversations were sharp and funny, and you could feel the tension building between them. Nat is logical and guarded, while Rami is charming and unpredictable. Watching them try to stick to their plan while clearly falling for each other was so entertaining.

The romance is slow and steady, but the payoff is worth it. Loved the awkward dates, unexpected moments, and the way they slowly let their walls down. The tech angle added a fresh twist.

[Bob · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's a wonderful story! All of the characters, including the secondary ones, were relatable and interesting in some way.

Also, the book is a great starting point for really good discussions about online dating or just the whole digital versus physical conversation in general. It would be great for book clubs for that reason.

In that spirit, I really enjoyed picking up a print novel and reading it rather than looking at my phone or watching TV. As strange as it may sound, reading felt like "old-fashioned" entertainment to me in the best way. I rarely read novels anymore. It was nice to be back in that world.

I highly recommend this book. 😊

[Zyffyr · Rating 5 out of 5]

wonderful light-hearted first novel

5 Stars✨

This is an impressive first novel by Paula Rogers, well written, witty, heart wrenching at times and just plain fun. This is not my usual genre and I was pleasantly surprised when it grabbed me and kept me coming back for more. The characters are interesting and diverse, and most of the tech speak did not go right over my head like I was afraid it would. It was a joy to read. Bravo Paula!

Highly recommended. Particularly for those into rom-com, and even if you’re not, it’s a fun story.

[Tanisha · Rating 5 out of 5]

Books have always been my “happy place.” I’ve been a romance reader for as long as I can remember, and if you throw in a main character working in STEM, I’m pretty much sold. So when I came across this book, I was instantly excited, and let me tell you, it did not let me down.

Right from the start, the story had me hooked. I’ve never used a dating app (been with my husband since I was 20), but I’ve been on social media since high school. It never really clicked with me that app developers basically see everything you’re doing in there. Creepy, right? This book peels back the curtain on that world in such an entertaining way that I found myself both fascinated and slightly unsettled, but also totally glued to the page.

Now, about the characters. I adored the FMC. She was smart, funny, and just so easy to root for. The MMC? Eh, he wasn’t my favorite at first, and honestly, I never warmed up to him quite as much as I wanted to. But their back-and-forth kept me entertained, and I love when a romance has a little bit of friction instead of everything being perfect and predictable. Plus, there were a few twists that had me wide-eyed, like “wait, what just happened?” moments, and I ate that up.

As for the ending, I liked it, but I’m greedy when it comes to epilogues. I wanted more! Just a little extra peek into their future would have made me ridiculously happy. Still, this was such a fun read overall. It gave me romance, techy intrigue, and just enough drama to keep things spicy. If you love romance with a twist, this one is worth picking up.

**I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.**

[Whitney LeMond · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m not usually a romance girl, but I was a big fan of Rogers’ web comic “Blind Data,” so I wanted to give her new novel a try. I loved the characters she created, even when Nat was crashing out in the most uncomfortable ways. The book is so well written, and much smarter than your typical rivals-to-lovers tale. The BeTwo app is also a genius idea, and someone should actually make it.

One of my favorite quotes: “Because for some reason it makes me feel better that she doesn't like parts of me. Because I don't like parts of me. And that somehow makes the parts that she does like even better!"

A great book that will put a smile on your face ❤️

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book review: Swiped: The Rivals-to-Lovers, Slow Burn, STEM Rom-Com by Paula Rogers
Thank you to Joffe Books | Choc Lit and NetGalley for my gifted ARC.

Let me start by saying: if you’ve ever wanted to watch two emotionally constipated geniuses try and fail to outwit love using algorithms and smug banter, Swiped is your new religion. Paula Rogers has written a rom-com that feels like watching a romantic chemistry experiment in real time — complete with miscalculations, explosions, and two very attractive lab rats pretending they’re not into each other.

Our heroine, Nat Lane, is a woman after my own heart: brilliant, prickly, allergic to nonsense, and very convinced she can control her love life with data and zero emotional risk. She’s the founder of a wildly successful dating app and the human equivalent of a firewall — no feelings get through unless they’ve been triple-encrypted and peer-reviewed. She’s built her career on the idea that love can be optimized, charted, predicted, and delivered like a well-oiled Amazon package. Enter Rami — her rival, her nemesis, and possibly the most annoyingly charismatic man to ever walk into a panel discussion and start wrecking lives with a smirk and an opinion.

Naturally, he questions her entire philosophy in public, and because this is a rom-com, that means a bet. Not a normal, adult, “Let’s agree to disagree” moment, but a full-on, high-stakes, pride-on-the-line wager. Nat must find her soulmate using her app. Rami has to meet someone the old-fashioned way. First to fall in love wins. If that setup sounds like a slow descent into romantic chaos, you’d be right. Because here’s the twist: the people they keep falling for? Surprise — it’s each other.

Watching these two pretend they’re not catching feelings is like watching a cat try to pretend it didn’t just fall off the counter — aggressive denial mixed with wounded dignity. They are constantly sparring, constantly circling each other, and constantly ruining everyone’s day with how obvious their unresolved sexual tension is. You can almost hear their friends screaming in the background, “Can you two PLEASE just hook up and put us out of our misery?”

Rami is, of course, infuriating in the best way. He’s charming, exasperating, and just vulnerable enough to make you question your own emotional stability. He flirts like it’s a form of psychological warfare. He pushes Nat’s buttons for sport, but he also respects her brilliance, which makes him even harder to resist — for both Nat and the reader. And then there’s Nat, who clings to logic like it’s a security blanket while simultaneously having the emotional range of a locked filing cabinet. But the best part? You get to watch her unravel. Slowly, painfully, gloriously. It’s like watching a glacier melt — you know it’s going to take forever, but when it does, it’s beautiful.

And yes, it’s a slow burn. A slooooow burn. Like, so slow you’ll start Googling “how long can two people deny obvious chemistry before spontaneous combustion.” But the payoff? Worth every excruciating, will-they-won’t-they moment. The tension builds, the stakes get higher, and then — finally — they admit what we’ve known since Chapter Three: science can’t always predict love, but it sure can make it interesting.

My favorite quote from the book?
“You can’t quantify a heartbeat.”
Four words that perfectly summarize Nat’s journey from control freak to full-blown romantic mess. She tries, of course — spreadsheets, data modeling, all the usual tools of the emotionally unavailable — but at the end of the day, love refuses to be crammed into a formula.

What makes Swiped work isn’t just the banter (which is excellent), or the tropes (which are satisfying), or even the chemistry (which is off the charts) — it’s that Rogers manages to poke fun at our obsession with logic while gently reminding us that the most important parts of love are often the most chaotic. She lets her characters flail, fall, flounder, and feel, all while keeping the tone light, smart, and irresistibly snarky.

If you’re a fan of Ali Hazelwood’s STEM heroines, Christina Lauren’s sparkling banter, or the exquisite pain of watching two idiots fall in love against their will, then you’ll eat this book up like it’s the last cupcake at a coding conference. Swiped is a clever, sexy, laugh-out-loud, swoon-until-you’re-stupid rom-com that proves formulas may get you dates — but it’s the unpredictable moments that make it love.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4 out of 5 stars — because I needed at least one more kissing scene to recover from the slow burn-induced emotional whiplash)

[Karolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Here’s my review for Swiped by Paula Rogers

I really enjoyed reading this rom-com as it made me smile in places and drew me in right from the start of the book. Sara was outgoing and always being invited to parties whereas Nat enjoyed staying at home, tinkering with the coding behind her in high demand mobile dating app which she had never actually used personally! She hadn’t dated in almost two years, always saying she was happy being unattached. After being on a talk panel, she challenges rival Rami to a bet publicly after he publicly challenges the data of her app. The challenge is she will try to find ‘the one’ on her app and Rami will try by meeting someone the old fashioned way. First to find ‘the one’ wins. They even sign a contract so are bonded by rules and mustn’t speak to each other within that month. The trouble is Nat had butterflies in her stomach when she met Rami before she knew he was a rival speaker. She hadn’t felt like that for ages! This book is superbly written and very witty. Its descriptions are great and it keeps you guessing. The characters can be so hilarious that I laughed out loud. The author is very open minded and even I was learning things about the new generation which I didn’t know but it just showed I was out of touch on the social scene and dating in general. It’s an easy to read book and I like Nat’s character as I relate to sitting indoors and reading books. I have only tried a dating app once as I was invited by a person I fancied, after that I deleted the app. I believe the author did some research for this book on dating apps and coding for them to make them work. It certainly shows in the writing of the story and its authenticity. I enjoyed the author’s writing style and found it was an easy story to get into. The synopsis drew me to reading this story and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The writing was very descriptive and everything was described in great detail. I would like to read more books from this author in the future.

Blurb :

Two rivals. One bet. First to fall in love wins . . .

For Nat Lane love is predictable. Controlled. Scientific. As the founder of a high-profile dating app, she is far more comfortable working on the data behind the dates than finding love herself.

Until her infuriating, but charming, business rival, Rami, publicly challenges her data.

To prove him wrong, Nat makes a bet: she’ll find her perfect match using her own app. Rami must find a date the old-fashioned way.

First to find ‘the one’ wins.

But as the competition heats up, so does their chemistry. Until the lines between rivalry and romance begin to blur.

Nat set out to prove love is a science. But with Rami, it might just be something far more unpredictable . . .

Tropes:
❤️ Rivals-to-lovers
❤️ Slow-burn
❤️ Heroine in STEM
❤️ Opposites attract
❤️ Grumpy x Sunshine

This heartwarming STEM romance is perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Christina Laurens, Camilla Isley, Laura Starkey and Sally Thorne’s The Hating Game

[Victoria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Genre: Contemporary Romance
Vibes: 📱💬👩🏼‍💻💐🍻🤗
Tropes: rivals-to-lovers / opposites attract / dating app / women in stem
Rating: 4.5 ⭐
Spice Level: 🌶️ (flirty, not the main focus)

As a victim of real life dating apps, I love reading books with the "dating app" trope, if that is a real thing. I love that Nat was the brains behind a dating app and I'm sure that many women really wished something like this existed in real life. The concept behind the dating challenge with her and Rami really piqued my interest. Yes, I was aware of the "slow burn" trope (and figured it would be with Rami in the end) but I kind of loved the idea that 90% of the book focused on the competition between Nat and Rami finding their respective partners that I almost forgot that they were probably going to end up together in the end. There were a few scenes between Nat and Rami that hinted at their chemistry and I kind of wish there was a little more, that is why I was low key rooting for Nat and Thom / Rami and Allison. Everything kind of turn a (not-so-dramatic) turn in the end and it was very satisfying -- no shockers here. Also, thank you for being one of the few romance books I've read this year that didn't have a proposal in the epilogue. People need to know that real life can move at all kinds of paces.

Thank you Choc Lit for the eARC of this book. I will be purchasing a shelf trophy for this one. 🏆

The only reason I didn't give this 5 stars was because I wasn't a fan of the name BuzzFill -- kept reminding me of a mix of "buzzkill" and "BuzzFeed". I'm sure there were plenty of other options. Just kind of icked me.

[Lisa Vasil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Swiped by Paula Rogers is such a fun, flirty book! I was entertained throughout this will-they-won't-they romance. Nat and Rami are two successful app designers with a very different view on how to meet people. As creator of a flourishing dating app, Nat is all about the data. She thinks the perfect match relies on statistics and percentages. Rami hates dating apps after a string of bad experiences, and believes the only way to find true love is to meet someone face to face, the old fashioned way. An impulsive bet leads to a fast and furious competition between the two of them - can Nat find her perfect match online before Rami meets his in real life? The race is on!

What follows is an entertaining story which had me grinning the whole way through. I especially loved Nat's attempts to build the perfect irresistible profile for herself. Most of their attempts to meet people end in debacle - and hey, we've all been there. All the characters, and especially the main ones, are packed with quirky personality traits which make them burst from the page. Nat at times makes some dubious choices which makes her not quite as relatable as Rami, but this just makes the characterization all the more believable.

The slow burn chemistry between the leads at times made me want to bang their heads together, but definitely kept me reading to find out what happens. Lively and mischievous, this is thoroughly enjoyable escapism. Thanks to Joffe Books for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.

[Anonymous 5 · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was such a fun, flirty, and surprisingly heartfelt ride. If you love a good enemies-to-lovers story with just the right amount of tension and banter, you’re in for a treat. Nat, our data-driven heroine who believes love can be broken down into an algorithm, is the perfect mix of brilliant and emotionally guarded. Enter Rami, her effortlessly charming (and occasionally smug) rival who believes love is all about instinct and connection—and isn’t shy about saying so.

The setup—a public bet to see who can find “the one” first, her through her own app and him the old-fashioned way—is such a clever premise. It’s got that modern rom-com sparkle, but what really makes it work is the chemistry between Nat and Rami. Their back-and-forths are sharp, their slow-burn attraction deliciously drawn out, and when the emotional walls finally start to crack, it feels earned.

I also loved how the book leaned into Nat’s STEM background without making her feel like a stereotype. She’s analytical and logical, sure, but the story gives her room to be vulnerable and messy in the best way. Rami, on the other hand, is all heart and chaos—a total sunshine to her grump. Watching their worlds collide (and slowly intertwine) was just so satisfying.

It’s witty, modern, and full of heart—the kind of romance that leaves you grinning and maybe just a little bit in love with both leads.

I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and Joffe Books and am voluntarily leaving my review.

[Sarah Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a smart, sexy, and refreshingly hopeful rom-com.

Chances are you’ve either done your time on dating apps or you’ve heard about app drama from your friends and family — in either case, this fun, banter-driven novel will charm and keep you swiftly turning the pages.

Personally, I’m a sucker for the descriptions of chemistry between the two main characters. Here’s a little taste:

“They locked eyes. Rami’s face was so close she caught his woodsy scent — a soft mix of sandalwood and juniper that hit her lizard brain like a shot of tequila. She clocked the shadow of stubble along his angular jaw. The way the swell of his lower lip jutted out just a little in righteous indignation. Nat felt a smile twist into the corners of her lips, even against the currents swirling inside her body. She remembered how people sometimes pointed out the prettiness of her stormy green eyes, and she felt her lashes flutter in response. Rami’s gaze widened, and he bit his lip. He lifted his long fingers from his chest and inched closer.”

The smolder is real, but it’s also up-to-the-minute modern and whip-smart in its weaving in of new technologies and culture.

If you’re looking for a romp that leave you feeling like love and other good things are still possible, this one’s for you.

[Sonja Charters · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one of those classic covers that just had me grabbing this book straight away!

I could tell straight away that this was going to be a fun room read and couldn't wait to dive in.

 

I found this so easy to get into and knew within the first few pages that I was going to devour this in just a couple of sittings!

 

The writing was fun and light-hearted and had me laughing on numerous occasions - gaining me a few funny looks out in public!

 

This has such a feel-good vibe and I couldn't help smiling at the events and eventual, obvious connection between our main characters.

 

I have to admit to taking a little longer to connect with Nat - to be fair, I think it's because she was so work focussed and running from a scientific view to life - whereas I'm much more from the heart, so total opposites there - but she definitely softened and won me round later.

 

Rami was an instant hit and I knew that things would go in the right direction with the connection that they both had.

 

I have a love/hate relationship with dating tropes at the .kmwnt because having been happily married for 30 years, the idea of having to date in this new era, absolutely petrifies me.

I'm sure we'll be fine, but I certainly won't be bothering again, if I ever found the news to try and meet someone new!

 

So, as much as I love reading these, I have that underlying anxiety as I read some of their experiences along the way to finding what was right there all along!

 

This was a great read and a good debut novel. I'm excited to see what comes next for this author - I'll definitely be diving in again.

[Jen Sheldon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️
Tropes: 
❤️ Rivals-to-lovers
❤️ Slow burn
❤️ Heroine in STEM
❤️ Opposites attract
❤️ Grumpy x Sunshine

Thank you to NetGalley, Paula Rogers, and Joffe Books-Choc Lit for this eARC! The summary caught my attention and it was a really good STEM romance!

I really connected with Nat, and I liked that she was a tech entrepreneur who really believed in her work, despite how challenging she felt it was to be social and put herself out there. The instant connection that her and Rami have continues to unfold throughout the book, and I liked how they continue to find each other even while trying to win and date others.

Even when it seemed they both find a perfect match with someone else, things still felt off. I rooted for them the whole time, and whenever they interacted their chemistry was always simmering. Their final affirmation of their feelings was emotional and heartfelt. My only wish was to see a little more of their happy ending and physical chemistry together! It was clear that they had a spark from the very beginning and the author did well to continue to weave that in to the overall challenge they were forced into, and I loved that!

[Bharath · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting premise & good characters. The book fails to capitalize on that though and falls well short of potential.

Nat has built a dating app named – BeTwo which she is very proud of. Her algorithm she believes is the best so far – drawing on many parameters to provide a match score. At a convention, she runs into Rami who has built a weather app. In a session they have together, Rami makes derisive comments about her app. Nat is angry. Both agree to a challenge where – Nat will date using her app while Rami will do it the traditional way. They are to share their experiences once in an interim discussion, with the final result to be announced in a month. Both find it tough going for different reasons.

The story itself is cute and I liked Nat and Rami’s characters. The character development is inadequate & the (supposedly real) relationships are shallow. While I liked the interactions between Nat and Rami initially, it drags on with more of the same for long. In a story like this you know it will end, so while that is ok, the build-up to the last sections isn’t great.

An easy read, which you can get done with quickly.

My rating: 2.5 / 5.

[LM · Rating 4 out of 5]

Swiped by Paula Rogers is a fun and clever novel about two techies who can’t agree on the best way to find love in today’s world. Nat, the creator of a dating app, believes technology is the future of romance. Ravi, who built a weather app, insists that real connection happens the old-fashioned way. Both are single, both are stubborn and competitive, and when their opposing views clash, they strike a deal: put their theories to the test and see who can actually find success—online or offline.

This witty and realistic story perfectly captures the challenges of modern dating while also exploring friendship, connection, and what it really means to put yourself out there. The banter between Nat and Ravi is sharp, the STEM backdrop is fresh, and the romance feels both relatable and fun.

A perfect pick for readers who love smart rom-coms, STEM heroines and heroes, or stories that tackle the messy, hilarious world of dating today.

Thank you to Paula Rogers, Joffe Books | Choc Lit, and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.

[Siobhain · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is only recently that I’ve started reading romance books that aren’t romance fantasy or dark romance and after reading Swiped I am glad I did. I was sold by the first chapter, particularly when The Lord of the Rings and Aragorn was mentioned, I knew I’d end up loving Nat and I did. It’s safe to say this was a nice palate cleanse for me, who normally reads thrillers and horrors.


As I already said I adored Nat but Rami also grew on me. The pacing and slow burn was fantastic and realistic which I really enjoyed. The characters are realistic, well rounded and most importantly likable. This is definitely another romance hit which is slowly converting me to a lover of the genre. If you love grumpy and sunshine, slow burn, and believable MC’s this is for you.


As always thank you to Zooloo’s Book Tours for the copy to review. My review is always honest, truthful and freely given.

[Kristen//Gen Y Mama · Rating 3 out of 5]

⭐️2.75 rounded up

I read this as arc through NetGalley.

This book shines when our FMC and MMC are together. Their banter is fantastic.

Nat (our FMC) developed the hottest dating app and while there are times when it is actually a bit scary to see how much Nat can access behind the scenes, she believes in her data and her app’s matches 100%. Rami (our MMC) thinks Nat’s app is the worst and is hurting society one swipe at a time.

This book just wants to scream I take place in 2025; with mentions of dragon riders and Fae romance novels the references here are ultra modern. As someone who is in her mid 30s I don’t think I have ever heard IRL used in real conversation as many times as this book used it.

That aside, Swiped does have a nice slow burn and is a great rivals to lovers story.

[April · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a standalone book, following the story of Nat who is a bit of a genius and designed PLUS developed a Dating App aimed at people like herself - an Introvert!

I loved how the story features a lady who is incredibly smart and has firmly cemented herself in the STEM industry, while also being one to prefer to stop in then play out.

Remi took longer to warm to but I think that's because he initially insulted our girl... eventually though, he proved a good match!

The story is centered around a woman working in the STEM industry (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathmatics) and given the push to get more women working in STEM Roles this book showcased this perfectly!

If you love STEM Books then give this a go!

[Lisa reads alot Hamer · Rating 4 out of 5]

Now this was just a big blast of sunshine in a book! I loved this book so much a bit of fun and lightness that everyone needs to read be warned if you read in public you will either have a stupid big grin on your face or be actually laughing out loud 🤣

I can’t believe this is a debut book it’s a real gem and I cannot wait to see what @paularogersauthor writes next (no pressure 😂) highly recommend to anyone wanting a lighthearted and funny read, this is what book escapism is all about, getting lost in a good book. Great characters, great story, great fun!

I’m off to buy a copy for a friend (you know who you are 😘)

Thank you @zooloosbooktours for having me on this tour

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[Danielle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I immediately loved the FMC. I too am torn between socializing and staying in a with a book, all the time. But of course, she wasn't perfect - it hurt my heart to see how she treated her staff, Jo! I do appreciate a character that is flawed.

I loved the conversations the characters had about the current landscape of dating apps. Like the paradox of choice; the more options you have the less satisfied you’ll be with your choice. Tagging along for the very different dates each of them went on was so fun. And I loved being a witness to the main characters inadvertently falling for each other along the way. I was shouting "Just kiss already!"

Thanks to NetGalley and Joffe Books Company for this ARC!

[Elizabeth · Rating 2 out of 5]

Swiped by Paula Roger’s sounded like a fun rivals-to-lovers story on paper, but didn’t quite deliver for me. I found the lead character Nat incredibly frustrating and unlikable at times. She is so obsessed with proving she is right that she’s not willing to listen to anyone who cares about her. The fact that she does not do anything after she finds out the truth about Thom was infuriating. I appreciated her realizations at the end, but it was hard to swallow after she was so horrible to Allison.
The best parts of the book were when Nat and Rami were together, but unfortunately there weren’t enough of those moments overall.

[Tina · Rating 2 out of 5]

I really really wanted to like this one, but I just couldn’t do it! The banter and connection between the Mmc and fmc was good, but that was really where it stopped for me. The fmc drove me insane. She was often rude, emotionally stunted, and pushed everyone away to justify how she clearly sucks as a person. Most of her interactions with her best friend made me cringe. I struggled to hear her voice too. It felt like the author couldn’t settle on the fmc voice. It just felt forced and fake and I couldn’t connect with her because I couldn’t understand who she was besides this woman full of self loathing.
I do truly hope the end turns it around, I just couldn’t make it there.

[Bianca Duthie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has many laugh-out-loud moments throughout it, as well as a lot of heart and warmth. For being a debut novel its funny and engaging and definitely makes me want to read more by this author in the future.
Stories featuring dating always make me think one thing — thank goodness I am married, and if I become single for some reason, I will be remaining single!
I really liked Rami from the start, Nat took a bit of warming up to, but Rami I fell for immediately.
This was a super quick read, the story was one you could get easily lost in to pass away a few hours.

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is light and fun STEM-tinged rivals-to-lovers story that follows Nat, the founder of a dating app, and Rami, also developer of an app. Their wager - she putting her faith in dating algorithms while Rami sticks to old-school matchmaking - sets the scene for a lovely read. There is witty banter between the two, making this an enjoyable read.

Thanks Netgalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.

[Sylvia Barker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Swiped by Paula Rogers was introduced to me as an STEM romance. I don’t know about anyone else, but I had never read an STEM romance before.

What I can say is that it was very cute and fun watching the banter between two coders. But otherwise this STEM romance is not a lot different from any other romances I have read.

It was fun. It was cute. It was a relaxing thing to read when I was at the beach. And sometimes, that’s all you need.

[Nora Redmond · Rating 5 out of 5]

I came across this book in our book club, and it quickly became a favorite of mine. Carmen introduced me to it, and I loved every moment of the read. The witty competition between Nat and Rami, paired with sharp banter and laugh-out-loud humor, kept me hooked from the start. Their enemies-to-lovers chemistry is beautifully written, funny, romantic, and completely irresistible. By the time I turned the last page, I knew this was the kind of story that lingers long after you’ve finished.