The Equation of Us

by Lindz Deaver

The Equation of Us

Emory Carter lives by logic. As a dedicated math professor, she has little time for distractions—especially the kind that come wrapped in a crooked smile and a dangerous amount of charm. But when a chance encounter in a coffee shop leads to late-night conversations and stolen glances, Emory finds herself drawn to a man who defies every carefully built rule in her life.

Sam Morgan knows how to keep secrets. By day, he’s quiet, steady, and almost ordinary. By night, he’s the masked frontman of one of the world’s most infamous rock bands. Falling for Emory was never part of the plan, but she makes him want to step out from behind the mask and risk everything he’s built to be the kind of man she deserves.

But secrets have a way of surfacing. When Sam’s two worlds collide, Emory is thrust into a spotlight she never asked for. Between betrayal, unwanted attention, and the dangers of fame, both of them must
Is love just another unsolvable equation—or the one constant worth fighting for?

Perfect for fans of slow-burn romance, hidden identity drama, and a rock-star twist, The Equation of Us is a heartfelt story about trust, vulnerability, and finding forever in the most unexpected places.

339 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 16, 2025

Reviews

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a sweet book. The characters kept you on an emotional roller coaster. I enjoyed the fact that the FMC was a math professor. What a unique idea. Very little spicy but lots of swoon 💗💞💞

[Symone · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 ⭐️Wow, I loved this one.🥹Emory, a dedicated math professor ends up meeting Sam at a bookstore cafe and their connection starts to blossom. But what she doesn't know is Sam is a lead singer to a masked rock-band, so things start to get a little conflicted. Sam has a hard time juggling both parts of himself, the man with the mask, who people expect him to be and the man without the mask, his genuine self. And Emory is constantly trying to prove herself to the deans at her job. There was so much emotion written throughout the book and it was done beautifully. The longing, pining, and declarations...I got all the feels 🥰🤧. I loved Emory having a ride or d!e, firecracker bestie (she was my favorite character) and watching the group become a big family. This one is perfect for the girlies who love sleep token. ❤️

[Amber Barron · Rating 4 out of 5]

4-4.5⭐️
Thoroughly enjoyed. Fast paced, great writing, and a fun read!

[Danielle Kinderknecht · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story. I wish there were parts of it that had more information, especially about what was happening with Blake when he decided to get revenge. I noticed some errors in the writing. Sometimes that took away from what I was reading because I would have to reread. The ending felt out of place. I feel like the trip in March should have been mentioned prior to the ending. Overall, I hope there is a second book about what Blake has in store for them!

[Elizaveta Orlova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really liked this one. The mix of a quiet math professor and a secret rock star made the story fun and different. The romance builds slowly and feels very natural. Sweet story with some nice emotional moments.

[Jessica Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! It was engaging from start to finish, and I’m hoping there’s a sequel because I’m not ready to let these characters go!