Falling for a Nerd: Sweet Romantic Comedy

by Bonnie Charming

He built an algorithm to find his soulmate. But what if she's already here?

Claudia is the head matchmaker at Matchbox, the boutique dating agency that guarantees happily-ever-afters—for everyone but herself.

When the company pivots into a shiny new love-tech startup, she’s assigned one hire a genius engineer to build their matchmaking platform from scratch.

Enter Alex Levin.

Brilliant. Blunt. Endearingly nerdy.
Also the guy who once asked her out… and then disappeared.

Now he’s Matchbox’s new CTO—which means Claudia has to onboard him, co-lead the launch, and (thanks to an executive perk) personally matchmake him.

As deadlines loom and office banter turns flirty, their perfectly planned system starts producing very unplanned feelings.

Can love really be optimized… or is it destined to crash the system?

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Falling for a Nerd is part of The Matchmaker Files, a series of interconnected standalone romantic comedies.

You’ll love this novel if you

Office romance with forced proximityLaughter over lust (Clean romcom)Nerdy MMCCurvy girl heroineSlow-burn chemistry and witty banterOpposites AttractFor fans of Sophie Kinsella’s humor, Christina Lauren’s banter, and Ali Hazelwood’s STEM settings—wrapped in a clean and funny rom-com.

Genres: Amazon, Romance

300 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 18, 2026

Reviews

[Samsboeken · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book gives you hope.
It’s written in a relaxed way. As a reader you can feel your heart warming as you the story of Claudia and Alex.

Characterbuilding is great, banter is just around the corner in the smart remarks of Claudia and in Alex’s own way.

It is great light reading!

[Ester · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well-written and well-paced book that simmers slowly, like the relationship that blossoms between Alex and Claudia with the help of some other characters.

With some surprising ups and downs that hook the reader until the end and are resolved over time, you'll have to read the book to find out how it ends.

I can only tell you one thing: you'll have a smile on your face.

I received a beta copy of this book via StoryOrigin and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Pamela · Rating 4 out of 5]

I was privileged to read portions of this book before publication. I highly enjoyed it then and enjoyed it even more once it was all put together. Claudia and Alex are the epitome of opposites attract. The way they manage their attraction is obvious to everyone except the two of them, which gets the into not one but two almost international incidents. They are quite literally two planes crossing in the sky.

[Diana M. Caruthers · Rating 4 out of 5]

A story of two people who have definitely a different way to think in life but it works. He thinks in algorithms and both are really nerds in a good way. Two people that their brains think beautifully different find their happily ever after. The book does get a bit muddy at times with the talk of algorithms and he just didn’t know how to communicate. Enjoyed the book on audible and kindle.

[Suzen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fun little romance. A nerd and a matchmaking software consultant who is going to revolutionize the matching based upon likes and social media concepts. But of course, there is the glitch that she doesn't believe that she is lovable; and he get put off, because he thinks she doesn't like him. Liked the fast little read.

[Antonina Kononova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nerdy and Funny

This book had me smiling the entire time. The banter was sharp, the chemistry felt real, and the emotional moments actually landed. I loved how the romance built slowly without losing the humor. Such a comforting, feel-good read.

[Annette Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

a short fun read

I enjoyed this story very much, there is a lot of good humour, sharp witted and on point, I wish my brain worked like that!
The characters are all well built and described, it was like I was there in each scenario, very well done, with a great ending.

[Rebecca E · Rating 5 out of 5]

Witty banter, no spice, slow burn.

[Imaan Jumat · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book is proof that Romance is not dead

[Patsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

cute

Super cute book with romance matching. Also it have funny scenes. Just hope that she had realizes soon but love the ending of it.

[Yancee9 · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5! Fun banter. Adorably awkward all around. Minus points for an MC that cuts herself down before anybody else can.

[Margie Peterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a delightful story about neurodivergence and how the intensity of work life interferes with people's ability to search for a mate. The story is deeply funny as well as moving.

[Brenda Bankston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sweet

Sweet romantic comedy. Perfect for the techie types. Puts humor into online dating proofing there is someone for everyone.
Highly recommended

[Jeramie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute

[De Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This books was such a sweet and cute read. I love a story about a matchmaker struggling with his/her own match. Claudia and Alex have a history that makes working together a challenge. These two are great characters on their own and even better together. Their interactions are great for the story and so fun to read. I appreciated the plus size representation, especially in a setting where looks are at the forefront. It’s not often this is given equal footing and not in a condescending or judgmental manner. Claudia tended to pull away when people got close due to insecurities from previous body shaming issues. Alex really struggled to find the words to express his emotions. It was endearing seeing these two interact with each other and other characters. They had so much chemistry and their connection felt so very genuine. I loved seeing them together and the ending was really satisfying. It was exactly what these two deserved and what we as readers needed.

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

MC: Claudia Morales and Alex Levin, First person Claudia's POV, 4/5 stars

This was a good fun read. I loved that Claudia was able to take his very technical outputs and reconfigure them into layman's terms. I liked Claudia and loved Alex - the conversations between the two always made me smile. I don't know, he just had a way about him - taking her doubts about herself and shutting them down with matter of fact truths that boosted her confidence. Overall, a good read about a matchmaker and a technology wiz.

Related books: Falling off Script book 1 in The Matchmaker Files series

I received an ARC copy of the book and this is my honest review.

[Ineta · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Emily and Adrian’s story in Book 1 of The Matchmaker Files and now it’s Claudia’s time to find her match. Yet, she is not actually looking for it.
It was fun and entertaining read - well written and engaging, you can feel it and it makes you smile most of the time. Alex and Claudia are beautiful characters and you just feel for them.
I love books of the author and every new one is pleasure to read.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[T M · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the second book in the series and the first I’ve read. It’s a light, funny, clean read and I enjoyed it very much. The story is told from the point of view of Claudia, and includes the main characters from the first book in the series about a dating app startup. The only thing I didn’t enjoy was the fixation on Claudia’s size and food intake. It seemed to border on the obsessive. Other than that, Claudia and Alex were absolutely charming and endearing, and their mishaps were relatable and funny.
I highly recommend this to fans of rom coms with quirky leads and I’m very much hoping the author writes more in the series. Pick this one up - you won’t regret it!

[Johanna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 2 of The Matchmaker Files series. Can be read as a standalone.

'A sweet, funny, slow-burn romcom about nerds, algorithms, and the matchmaker who meets her match.'

The characters drove the storyline and they were so very appealing and likeable and quirky and funny and absolutely perfect together. Plot was intriguing and well paced. World building continues to excel and impress. All in all a great addition to the series. Enjoyed immensely and highly recommend.

Grab a copy, kick back and enjoy!.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.