Dial T for Tech Nerd: a Billionaire BBW Romance

Curves & Capital #3

by Megan Wade

He blocked her kiss with his hand. She fled to Sweden. Now they're stuck in a lab together for ninety days.

AUDREY
I tried to kiss Logan Whitman. Chicago's hottest tech genius. The man I'd been fantasizing about for months.

He literally put his palm over my face like a human stop sign.

So I did what any rational woman would do. I ran away to Sweden for three months and pretended it never happened.

But now I'm back, and there's an FDA crisis only I can fix. Ninety days. One tiny lab. And the man who apparently finds me so repulsive he had to physically block my mouth from touching his.

I can survive this. I've survived worse.

Probably.


LOGAN
She thinks I rejected her. She has no idea I've never kissed anyone.

I'm thirty-four. I have two PhDs. I can hack any system in the world. But I panicked during what would have been my first kiss because my brain decided to blue-screen at the worst possible moment.

Now I have ninety days to save a billion-dollar deal, work beside the woman I've been in love with since I read her paper on neural signal degradation, and somehow explain that I'm not disgusted by her—I'm just a virgin who short-circuited.

She's been running from me for three months.

I'm done letting her go.

A steamy second-chance romance featuring a curvy engineer who's tired of being invisible, a tech billionaire who's brilliant at everything except being human, and the world's most humiliating misunderstanding. Perfect for fans of virgin heroes, forced proximity, and heroines who have to teach clueless geniuses exactly what they've been missing.

As with all Megan Wade books, this body positive billionaire romantic comedy comes with her Sugar High heat, low drama, guaranteed HEA.

Genres: Friends To Lovers, Plus Size, Romance, Stem, Second Chance, Contemporary

542 pages, Paperback

Published February 18, 2026

About the author

Megan Wade is a USA Today Bestselling Author of curvy billionaire romance featuring confident plus-size heroines and alpha heroes who adore them. With 70+ books published, she's known for steamy love stories with guaranteed happily ever afters. Her signature style: high heat, low drama, and heroines who never have to shrink to find love.

Reviews

[Kassye · Rating 2 out of 5]

The one over arching storyline is finished 200 pages in. So why is the book 400+ pages? Nothing else happens. A few one off things that conclude by the end of the chapters, which was about as exciting as watching paint dry. I was so bored I didn’t want to finish. If the book stopped around 250 I would have rated it 4 stars.

[Lyndi (mibookobsession) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Logan started working with Audrey on her Neura tech project over a year ago and they've become close friends but Audrey wants more. She's been flirting with him, but Logan is just completely clueless until one night at the bar his best friend finally tells him. He chases her down to have a conversation, but when she tries to kiss him, he has a complete system meltdown and blocks her... with his hand. Totally humiliated, she takes a position in Sweden the next day. Logan's fluent in the language of computers, but human interactions competed elude him. Now Audrey is back and he's clueless to find a way to tell her the truth.
So the tech and medical jargon left me a bit lost, but I love nerd love, so I stuck with it. Logan was just so sweetly innocent and inexperienced, but once he finds love and acceptance with Audrey he finds his confidence in more ways than one. I love the way she supports him and doesn't humiliate him, accepting and loving all of his quirks. I'm excited to read about the rest of the characters in this friend group.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. The views and opinions expressed in this review are completely my own

[Katherine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute romance

This was a cute story. I like that it can be read as a standalone novel since I haven't read the first two in the series. I was looking for something fun to read, and this fit the bill. There were parts that made me laugh out loud and kept a smile on my face. A great escape .

[Ali · Rating 3 out of 5]

Heartwarming

Wade is such a wonderful author because she creates real characters, with heart, spice, and joy. Just an easy, nice, and cute read.

[Pageturner · Rating 1 out of 5]

This started with so much promise then slowly became so boring I just couldn’t finish it.

Logan is a 32 year old virgin he is very intelligent and went to college at 14 so kind of missed a lot of teenage growth then he was too old to say anything, too embarrassed or too awkward.

Audrey is also very intelligent and she is so keen on Logan that she tries to kiss him and he puts his hand in the way. She is mortified and decides to leave for Stockholm for 3 months. She wants to come back a different person as she thinks she is not enough for anyone.

Finally Logan spills his secrets and Audrey and him hit it off. Then the dull scientific project drags on for weeks!

Audrey realises that Logan is not letting her into his life. This is because he has awful parents Audrey insists on meeting them and they are awful however Logan stands up for her.

Then more of the project at 77% I just gave up.

[Tonita Spillers · Rating 3 out of 5]

super sweet

Logan is an amazing MMC. I felt for him so much throughout the story and fell in love with him. What an absolute sweetheart!!!

[Rumbi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Received as an ARC.

I really enjoyed this read actually. It was definitely giving Big Bang Theory but make it spicy. The dynamic between the friends was a cool combination that I havent really read before so I loved getting to know them! I've now found myself wanting to read the first book of this series and am already anticipating the next! Solid 3.5

[BiblioDarling · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dial T for Tech Nerd
Billionaire BBW Romance
Curves & Capital Book #3
Megan Wade

Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Rating System (as of 8/14/2025):
⭐: It was a struggle to read. I almost DNF
⭐⭐: This could have been so much better.
⭐⭐⭐: Good/Average
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Great book. I will probably reread it.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: I absolutely loved this book.
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Triggers:
🚩Rejection
🚩Humiliation

Tropes:
💕Touch Her and Die
💕Part of a Series (Book #3)
💕Secret Crush
💕MF Romance
💕STEM
💕Grovel to HEA
💕Virgin
💕Neurodivergent
💕Forced Proximity
💕Office Romance
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Spice: 🔥🔥🔥
Spice Level Rating System (as of 9/4/25)
🔥: Clean. Handholding. Kissing.
🔥🔥: Non-Descriptive/Implied on Page Sex
🔥🔥🔥: Hot-Descriptive on Page Sex
🔥🔥🔥🔥: So Hot—Do Not Read in Public
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥: Oh My-BDSM. Blood Play. Smut.
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THIS BOOK IS BOOK 3 IN A SERIES. FOR A BETTER READING EXPERIENCE, I SUGGEST THAT YOU READ THE BOOKS IN ORDER.

Quote:
"You're never going to believe what happened. Logan, literally put his hand over my mouth to stop me from kissing him."

Summary:
FMC and MMC are working together. They have been crushing on each other but neither has made a move. They eventually go on a date which ends with the FMC feeling humiliated and rejected. The FMC leaves the country for three months.

Upon her return they must work together. This forced proximity leads to them exploring their relationship. Eventual HEA.

Review:
I am not sure how I got this book, but I am glad that I did. However, as I read it, it became obvious that I jumped into the middle of a series. I was able to enjoy the book but at times I could see I should have read the books in order.

The author's style of writing drew me in and made me want to see this couple get together. I loved both the FMC and MMC character development. Especially, the MMC the way he stands on business when it comes to the FMC...loved it. FMC realizes she is enough and doesn't need to change to be loved and accepted.

I loved it and now need to read the other books.

Recommended Authors with Neurodivergent Characters:
Susie Tate
Maya Alden
Isa Oliver

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[Amber · Rating 5 out of 5]

Audrey and Logan have been doing that thing for months—you know, the obvious tension, the almost-moments, the “just kiss already” vibes. So when Audrey finally goes for it, Logan… blocks her?? The secondhand embarrassment is real. She promptly escapes the situation by taking a job stint in Sweden (honestly, fair).

Of course, when she comes back, they’re thrown together again on a big, groundbreaking project that they've been working on, and Audrey is determined to keep things strictly professional this time. Logan, meanwhile, is still as socially awkward as ever (in the most endearing way), thank goodness for his group of friends who help balance him out. The chemistry between him and Audrey is so good—lots of witty banter, awkward-but-cute moments, and a whole cast of side characters who make everything even more fun. It honestly gave me The Big Bang Theory Sheldon-and-Amy vibes mixed with an Ali Hazelwood romcom.

This one’s definitely longer than what I usually go for (35 chapters felt intimidating at first), but it reads really easily and flows well. I can see why some people might find it a bit lengthy, but I actually enjoyed getting to sit in this world a little longer—it gave the story more depth and made the romance feel more developed. Super sweet, very romantic, and when the sparks finally fly, it hits even harder.

I’m also new to this series, which I kind of regret now because it seems like Logan and Audrey had some setup in an earlier book that I would’ve loved to read first. That said, I’ve read some of the author’s other series and enjoyed those too—but this one really worked for me because nerdy romances? Always a yes.

[Jacinda Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best so far

We had so many awkward moments between these two and then a sad moment at the end of the last book.

Then with their own book we got to know the two characters more deeply; that thought they had to be so smart to be accepted but then found out that by being that smart doesn't mean you can make it in the social world.

These two fit together in a different way that others couples do because it's mostly their brains that fit together over anything else. But that's the beautiful thing about these two.

I do absolutely love how Megan Wade has written their story. They needed a different sort of storyline because of how unique they are and that's what we got.

I LOVED all of the scenes we got from these two. The build-up, the tension, the 'mal-functions'. We get a beautiful romantic scene to start with but then as we go along and we learn more about Logan we get more and more demanding and H.O.T. scenes and hot under the bed sheets.

I loved Michaela being back and reducing all the adults even as smart as they are to 8 year olds like her.
I liked that we got a more in-depth view into the boys side of the family friendship and we got to know a few more of the characters better especially Dominic and Logan's relationship.

You will all get a little hot under the covers when you see the way that Logan stands-up and takes charge; not just in the bedroom (I'm not going to elaborate).

We have a few more to go but God I can't wait to see more of Michaela.

[THE NEXT CHAPTERS · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tech

If you love chaotic banter, nerdy obsession, and a hero who is completely gone for his girl, Dial T for Tech-Nead delivers in the best way. Megan Wade gives us a tech genius MMC who is socially awkward in the streets but absolutely feral when it comes to protecting and loving his woman.
The chemistry? Instant and electric.
The tension? Delicious.
The humor? Unhinged in the best possible way.
What I loved most was how the “tech-nerd” vibe wasn’t just for show. He’s brilliant, strategic, and low-key possessive — but it comes from a place of devotion, not ego. And the FMC matches him perfectly. She’s not overwhelmed by his intensity; she leans into it, challenges him, and makes him even better.
Megan Wade’s signature fast-paced writing keeps everything flowing — steamy scenes balanced with laugh-out-loud moments and just enough emotional depth to make you feel invested. It’s fun, flirty, spicy, and surprisingly sweet underneath the heat.
If you’re into:
💻 Tech genius hero
🔥 Possessive but obsessed MMC
💬 Banter & witty dialogue
💖 Fast-burn chemistry
🌶️ High steam
This one is such a fun ride. Definitely a top pick if you’re craving a nerdy alpha who falls hard and fast.

[Ellen Mills · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful story.
I loved reading Logan & Audrey's story it was so sweet, sassy, funny, nerd talk, heartbreaking at times.
They were perfect for each other & all their friends would see that & Audrey had tried to let Logan see how she felt but he was oblivious to it & ended up pushing her away.
We got to see Logan pour his heart out to her as to why he behaved the way he did even though he thought she wouldn't want him whrn she found out. However him opening up leather in only made them admit how they'd both been feeling the same which leads to them having some seriously steamy adventures.
Getting to see them navigate their work to get full FDA approval.l & personal as a team together with .

I live seeing all the characters grow together as a family they have made & one seriously cute little girl called Michaela.

I cant wait read David's story which I can tell already it's going to be emotional.

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

[Knight Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

A rather long read as Logan and Audrey race against time to reprogram some research for the FDA within a ninety day time frame or risk losing out entirely. Logan a thirty-four virgin missed out socialization in his teenage years really likes Audrey, but he had no idea how to tell her or show her. He only manages to make her extremely mad at him. Now they have to work closely together for the next three months to finish this project, and she will not even look at him. He was afraid to tell her the truth afraid she would laugh in his face and run away for sure. Audrey was nearly as bad as Logan, but she had had previous relationships. A story of complex characters that makes for a wonderful found family. Will Logan and Audrey get it figured out between them and meet the FDA deadline? Happy reading.

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[Sunstarandsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always love a good STEM romance - and this one was super intellectual and the smart, nerdy MCs were a real turn-on. Layer that with neurodiversity, dysfunctional family + found family dynamics and you've got a textured story with a lot of interesting angles & plot twists. Did I mention it was steamy?

Audrey and Logan. Lab partners who are working on a life-revolutionizing solution for brain ailments. Super smart but with their own hangups and insecurities. It takes them a while, but once they find each other - it's a path to making each other better. I just love when they just FIT, and I have no notes for these 2.

This is a personal thing - I'm not a HUGE fan of the ensemble casts where everyone is all up in everyone else's business. It was endearing at points but there were definitely moments when i rolled my eyes, but that's a personal preference, so I wouldn't judge the rest of the book for it.

For all my STEM readers, definitely pick this one up.

[Lena · Rating 4 out of 5]

Audrey and Logan's book is totally a nerds fall in love story. There's so much technical jargon that I'm sure of the scientists would be very happy. Logan's inexeperience was good to read. Typically, it's the woman that's inexperienced and naive about things. So it was good to see the reverse. Audrey was so sweet and patient with him. However, once he figured things out, he was off to the races. I enjoyed seeing them grow together and work out problems in the office and their personal relationship. The flow are the story was good. There were a few areas that I thought dragged on unneccesarily, but they didn't take away from the plot. The secondary characters were great as well. I love seeing their the friendship and bond continue to grow. I can't wait for the next book in the series. Michaela is my favorite character in the series by far. Overall, this was a good read.

[Siobhan D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh these two , Logan may have a brain the size of the ocean but his personal skills are the size of an ant. Audrey is completely heart broken by his actions, more miscommunication between them is full of humour and trust me you will be shaking your head and shouting at them.
With the misunderstandings and the chemistry these two brain heads have you want to jump in and shake them.
Oh when the truth comes out lost time is certainly made up. Let’s say Logan is a very good pupil and learns very fast. Working together and romancing makes them a perfect couple.

Humour, angst, chemistry, heat, spice and romance. Perfect.

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

[Terry L · Rating 4 out of 5]

Different type of MMC

Logan is a genius that feels like he doesn’t fit in and Audrey is a genius who shares his lab and has a crush on him. When she finally makes a move to kiss him and he physically blocks her with a hand to her face, she leaves the next day for Europe and a fellowship position. Three months later she returns as her dream project is in trouble and they are forced together again. Audrey and Logan finally talk and begin to work things out and Logan begins to realize he isn’t as broken as he thinks. This was a cute romance with likable characters who grow and find themselves. The interesting twist is that the MMC was the one who had most of the obstacles to overcome with the help of the FMC. Enjoyable read with interesting side characters.

[Ms. Le · Rating 4 out of 5]

Logan met Audrey in book one in this series and everyone can see they are perfect for each other. He is a virgin and inexperienced and totally clueless about Audrey’s interest in him. When he freezes and blocks Audrey’s attempt to kiss him, she leaves humiliated for Sweden the next day. When Audrey returns, she finds herself working closely with Logan once again. Loved the interactions amongst their friends’ group, everyone providing support, teasing and being confidants when needed. It’s the quiet ones you have to watch out for and once Logan gains confidence in the bedroom, his spicy alpha side comes out. Loved his increasing confidence in standing up to his parents too. I skimmed over a lot of the tech dialogue as it became a bit boring but looking forward to David’s story next.

[Suzanne Houser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aww, so happy for Logan and Audrey to get their own story! Megan Wade's Dial T for Tech Nerd is the third book in her fabulous Curves & Capital series, and as a self-professed nerd myself, this hit all the right notes. The brilliant nerdy billionaire in Logan completely botches his opportunity to kiss the woman he's secretly been in love with - and months later he is forced to work alongside Audrey to solve a biotech crisis . These two are perfect for one another and watching them navigate their feelings - and the baggage of their pasts - is entertaining and awkwardly swoony. Another well-written must-read from Ms Wade.

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

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Megan Wade did it again with Dual T for Tech Nerd. I am really loving this group of friends finding their happily ever afters. The dynamic of this friend group is great and has such great personalities in it. I think Jenna is my favorite and I can't wait for her book!

Audrey and Logan have been dancing around each other for months. However Logan does not pick up on the social clues or get the hints that Audrey sends out. After Audrey makes a move, and Logan rejects her, Audrey decides she is done and leaves for a few months. Can these two come back from a lack of communication and a misunderstanding and be what each other truly needs? Can they help heal each other and be each other's everything?

[JP18267 · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was everything I hoped for, and so much more! I have been waiting and was so excited I had to drop everything to dive right in! Audrey and Logan are absolutely adorable, they are made for each other but are too awkward to figure it out! I loved watching them tiptoe around each other and navigate their feelings. Both hurt from the misunderstanding of the almost kiss, but are too quirky to figure it out. The perfect balance of humor, fumbling mishaps, and some sizzling hot moments. Love this story and was hoping for Dominic's next!

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

[Sue Carter · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great third installment in the ‘Curves & Capitol’ series. This one picks up where ‘Dial L for Lawyer’ finishes leaving tech nerd, Audrey leaving for Sweden when the man she has been crushing on, Logan, seems to reject her attempt to kiss him – humiliating her in the process. I loved this story of ‘crossed wires’ and misunderstandings as these two emotionally stunted techies circle each other warily whilst trying to solve issues on a complex it program. The narrative is e gaging and often amusing and iI really liked both the main characters, finding myself rooting for their HEA. A really good romantic read.

[Monica F · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book. Almost a 5 star except for a bit of a pacing issue in the last 3rd of the book. I saw this book as occupying a similar genre to a lot of Ali Hazelwood books, but I liked these characters better than AH characters because these characters were so much more real! They weren't gods with a single fatal flaw or "silly girls" engaged in hero worship of a man who is not real in any way. They were just real in good and maladaptive ways. I appreciated the healthier dynamic. The spice was plentiful and beautifully written out in long scenes. Damn! That's talent. This book is a new star for me.

[lf · Rating 5 out of 5]

So much fun and quirkiness

Dial T for Tech Nerd is the third book in the Curves & Capital series by Megan Wade. This is a great addition to a fantastic series by one of my favorite authors, which I will admit is a long list. But Megan has a way of crafting a story and her characters that envelopes you into it and keeps you wrapped up nice and tight. The work place romance is about Audrey and Logan, two people who are both attracted to each other but have a hard time figuring out just how to get where you know they should be. Be warned that the nerd level is high, as is the quirkiness, funny banter and a lot of tension and chemistry.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Logan has been crushing on Audrey since they met, but when she tries to kiss him, he stops her. Humiliated, Audrey heads to Sweden for three months. Now she's back, and they are working on a job together. She's embarrassed, and he's afraid to tell her the truth about why he reacted the way he did. This is a smart girl, nerdy romance with fun characters, a sweet romance, where a misunderstanding almost cost them true love. Dial T for Tech Nerd is book three and a wonderful addition to the Curves & Capital series. I recommend this book, this series, and this author to everyone who loves great writing. I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book.

[De Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book wasn’t entirely what I was expecting from the blurbs that I was seeing online. But that’s hour exactly a bad thing. Logan is adorable, just a lost little puppy that I want to give treats and pets to. Audrey was an interesting character. At first I was firmly in her corner about it all, girls got to stick together after all. But her behavior and attitude when she came back to the company frustrated me. She was uneasily cruel it felt like. I did want to shake Logan at various points for his obliviousness. But it wasn’t entirely his fault so I refrained. The connection and chemistry was obvious to everyone but them at different points. And they were cute too thing they understood subtly. The progression and growth in their relationship was so genuine feeling. It really made the characters feel even more realistic. And all in all the ending they got fit perfectly for their characters. I’ll definitely be reading more in this series.

[Jenna · Rating 5 out of 5]

this had all the feels!

What an amazing book! This book had all the feels! I laughed so hard with this book, between the two nerd ish main characters that you absolutely fall in love with because their feelings are so raw and so realistic and things we all deal with, it just hit me perfectly! To the friends daughter Michaela with her hilarious personality and quirky personality to several of their friends and their quirks too, it just made me fall in love with this book! This book makes you feel good and understand how important found families really are, which I also love and support! This book was amazing!

[H-A · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was such a sweet book. I loved reading about two equally awkward, unique, big brained sweethearts who almost speak their own language, just the two of them. The neurodivergence rep is great and I loved how the entire friendship group boosted and supported each other. This is a sweet, spicy story with an inexperienced MMC, a plus sized FMC and an underlying message of acceptance. You’ll cry, laugh and swoon and if you see something of yourself on the page, you’ll be reminded that you’re valid just as you are.
You’re not broken, you just need recalibrating.

[Ulli Zaiss · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a sweet (and spicy) romance about two science nerds falling for each other but being unsure how to proceed. I loved diving into the minds of Audrey and Logan who are both brilliant scientists but insecure dealing with social interactions. The story was interesting and kept me wanting to know how their relationship would unfold. I thought the book could have been a bit shorter and there really were a lot of steamy scenes that did not progress the story a lot. Still an entertaining unusual romance.

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

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dial T for Tech Nerd by Megan Wade. This book was laugh out loud funny in places and heartwrenching in others. STEM FMC Curvy Girl and STEM MMC with Zero Experience. Both are brilliant. This book has found family, friends to lovers, workplace romance, knee slapping banter and interesting science speak. Super sweet and spicy. There is some family drama and a lot of hiccups along the way. There is also an 8-year-old girl who is absolutely hilarious and super smart. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the spice, boy oh boy, when it took off, was very nice!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5
🌶🌶🌶🌶/5