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The College Chronicles #1
Mathematical Equations
Leigh Reyes has always believed life works best when it follows clear rules, numbers add up, routines make sense, and emotions stay carefully contained. Working quietly behind the scenes at Southern Square College, Leigh is dependable, disciplined, and determined to keep her world balanced after years of putting everyone else first. But when an unexpected connection disrupts her carefully calculated life, Leigh begins to realize that some equations can’t be solved with logic alone. Mathematical Equations is a romance about insta-love, an unexpected pregnancy, and a fake relationship that turns real, reminding Leigh that love doesn’t follow rules, it rewrites them.
404 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 21, 2026
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July 13, 2026
Leigh Reyes has a meticulously organized life until an unexpected connection turns her world upside down. and the realization that the messy reality of love can't always be solved with logic.
I really think Leigh and Diego are cute couple and can’t believe they did a thing and didn’t meant to get pregnancy and Diego wasn’t mad and he truly fell in love with her and Leigh want to do fake relationship. I truly have no idea why she want that 😭 I think they are cute couple in my imagination 🤣
Spicy: 🌶️
Rate: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tropes:
🤰Insta Love
🤰College Setting
🤰Fake Relationship
🤰Unplanned Pregnancy
Genre⬇️:
Genre:
Low Spicy
Romance
I really think Leigh and Diego are cute couple and can’t believe they did a thing and didn’t meant to get pregnancy and Diego wasn’t mad and he truly fell in love with her and Leigh want to do fake relationship. I truly have no idea why she want that 😭 I think they are cute couple in my imagination 🤣
Spicy: 🌶️
Rate: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Tropes:
🤰Insta Love
🤰College Setting
🤰Fake Relationship
🤰Unplanned Pregnancy
Genre⬇️:
Genre:
Low Spicy
Romance
April 6, 2026
I stayed up late reading this book because I couldn't put it down until my eyes started closing and then I finished it as soon as I woke up the next day. I loved everything about Leigh and Diego and their love for each other, Leigh’s brother Charlie and their found family of friends. I felt that the accidental pregnancy and fake dating/fiance tropes worked really well in this romance novel and the little bit of suspense both times kept me on the edge of my seat even though I knew of course everyone would be fine and they'd get their HEA. Thank you to author Lizzy Goldmoon for giving me the opportunity to read this early. It truly was my pleasure to read your debut romance novel.
March 23, 2026
When I received an ARC copy of Mathematical Equations, I set out to write a review that is both honest and kind to a new author. By the end of the book, I realised I would have to settle for it being honest. There simply wasn’t much redeemable about this book.
The repetitiveness of the prose made it read like a fever dream, a constant stream of descriptions pieced together by adjectives so misplaced they might as well have been drawn in a raffle.
The sentence structure was awkward and the imagery lacking.
“The quiet hum of the engine filled the silence between us, but it wasn’t uncomfortable, it was something else. The kind of quiet that didn’t need to be filled with words, where just being there was enough.”
While not too jarring on its own, when you spend 200+ pages reading about things not being x but the kind of y, you eventually start pulling your hair and screaming for help.
Heels clicked on the floor twice a chapter, while everything happened for the first time in a long time.
“Before I could protest, she pulled me up and pulled my arm, guiding more like pulled me toward the inside of the car.”
I don’t go into a debut contemporary romance novel expecting a literary masterpiece but I do expect coherent sentences. Even writing this review, spell checker underlined parts of the quote. How it ever made it past the first draft is beyond me.
On top of that, the plot had multiple inconsistencies. Either that, or Diego has a chameleon car changing colour from black to red, and pregnancy tests now come with a free gender reveal.
However, the portrayal of Amelia, a character using sign language to communicate, was the worst offender. Amelia’s muteness is implied to be of both physical and psychological nature, which simply doesn’t work in the context of the story. Her friends bully her into singing karaoke and she… absolutely kills it? It’s mentioned that the friend group learned sign language to communicate with her which apparently extends to Leigh’s ten year old autistic brother. I could get behind Diego knowing sign language before joining the group, though, given his position at the college. Never mind, a few chapters later he forgot it.
The “fake dating” plotline was pretty much non-existent, considering both characters clearly had feelings for each other from the start. When it was brought up again, half way into the book, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. Seriously guys, we are still doing this?
As for the spice, there was barely any. After about ten pages of kissing, the author skims through a few sentences of the actual action, avoiding any explicit description of the female parts while being overtly graphic with the male. At least the female lead got her orgasm, I guess.
Overall, I give the book a weeping tip out of ten.
If you get that reference, my condolences.
The repetitiveness of the prose made it read like a fever dream, a constant stream of descriptions pieced together by adjectives so misplaced they might as well have been drawn in a raffle.
The sentence structure was awkward and the imagery lacking.
“The quiet hum of the engine filled the silence between us, but it wasn’t uncomfortable, it was something else. The kind of quiet that didn’t need to be filled with words, where just being there was enough.”
While not too jarring on its own, when you spend 200+ pages reading about things not being x but the kind of y, you eventually start pulling your hair and screaming for help.
Heels clicked on the floor twice a chapter, while everything happened for the first time in a long time.
“Before I could protest, she pulled me up and pulled my arm, guiding more like pulled me toward the inside of the car.”
I don’t go into a debut contemporary romance novel expecting a literary masterpiece but I do expect coherent sentences. Even writing this review, spell checker underlined parts of the quote. How it ever made it past the first draft is beyond me.
On top of that, the plot had multiple inconsistencies. Either that, or Diego has a chameleon car changing colour from black to red, and pregnancy tests now come with a free gender reveal.
However, the portrayal of Amelia, a character using sign language to communicate, was the worst offender. Amelia’s muteness is implied to be of both physical and psychological nature, which simply doesn’t work in the context of the story. Her friends bully her into singing karaoke and she… absolutely kills it? It’s mentioned that the friend group learned sign language to communicate with her which apparently extends to Leigh’s ten year old autistic brother. I could get behind Diego knowing sign language before joining the group, though, given his position at the college. Never mind, a few chapters later he forgot it.
The “fake dating” plotline was pretty much non-existent, considering both characters clearly had feelings for each other from the start. When it was brought up again, half way into the book, I couldn’t help but roll my eyes. Seriously guys, we are still doing this?
As for the spice, there was barely any. After about ten pages of kissing, the author skims through a few sentences of the actual action, avoiding any explicit description of the female parts while being overtly graphic with the male. At least the female lead got her orgasm, I guess.
Overall, I give the book a weeping tip out of ten.
If you get that reference, my condolences.
March 25, 2026
I would’ve given it less stars but I felt like the author was really trying. First, I thought it was a closed door book- within the first chapter or 2 there was spice. The story itself was kinda cute, with some good drama in it, and she always surprised me on where she took the drama, which was good. But I just couldn’t finish this book. I got bored and there were too many details and a lot of things left unsaid at the same time. Once I started skimming through the book just to finish it I decided to just DNF it. There’s too many books to read out there to force this one. I really wanted to love it but it was just a no from me. 💔
September 22, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Mathematical Equations by Lizzy Goldmoon
I absolutely loved this book! I’ll be honest: fake dating usually isn’t my favorite, so Diego didn’t win me over right away. But the more I read, the more he grew on me. I loved how Diego and Leigh brought out the best in each other as their feelings turned into something real. She learned to trust, and he learned to love. Their journey was beautiful. 🥹
And yes, I cried a little, especially when it came to Charlie. What a sweet boy! My heart couldn’t handle him. I also adored Leigh’s friends. The way they showed up for one another through everything made their friendship feel so special.
This story gave me characters to root for, friendships I wished I could be part of, and a romance that won me over even though I was skeptical at first. An easy 5/5 from me! I can’t wait for the second book. 📖💕
I absolutely loved this book! I’ll be honest: fake dating usually isn’t my favorite, so Diego didn’t win me over right away. But the more I read, the more he grew on me. I loved how Diego and Leigh brought out the best in each other as their feelings turned into something real. She learned to trust, and he learned to love. Their journey was beautiful. 🥹
And yes, I cried a little, especially when it came to Charlie. What a sweet boy! My heart couldn’t handle him. I also adored Leigh’s friends. The way they showed up for one another through everything made their friendship feel so special.
This story gave me characters to root for, friendships I wished I could be part of, and a romance that won me over even though I was skeptical at first. An easy 5/5 from me! I can’t wait for the second book. 📖💕
March 29, 2026
A fun read
**little spoiler
I’m so excited to have been able to read this book from a local RGV (Rio Grande Valley) Author. It’s a not so meet cute story with a bit of fun, spice, humor, and drama. It reminded me of the Spanish Novelas I would watch with my grandma. I recommend this book for it character and charm that included a female lead who is taking on such a big role as a woman wanting to move up and better herself, an older sister taking on the role as a mother figure to her autistic brother, and a mother. I would recommend this book to others.
**little spoiler
I’m so excited to have been able to read this book from a local RGV (Rio Grande Valley) Author. It’s a not so meet cute story with a bit of fun, spice, humor, and drama. It reminded me of the Spanish Novelas I would watch with my grandma. I recommend this book for it character and charm that included a female lead who is taking on such a big role as a woman wanting to move up and better herself, an older sister taking on the role as a mother figure to her autistic brother, and a mother. I would recommend this book to others.
October 13, 2026
This book made me laugh, cry and feel so many emotions. Leigh was a great FMC who has been through so much. Losing her parents and having to care for her autistic brother made things difficult but she did not let that deter her. Then comes Diego and her whole world changes. I loved how he protected and cared for her. What started as a fake relationship turned into something more! 4.5 stars!
October 8, 2026
Such a cute love story. The beginning was a bit slow but halfway through, all the drama unfolded and everyone showed up for everyone. And the friendship of these women was truly one of a kind. Cannot wait to see their stories.
October 9, 2026
Cute romance! 💕 Some repetition and lots of shoes clicking lol, but overall okay. I did enjoy the bond with the friends l, glad to hear they will have their stories.
October 8, 2026
I really enjoyed this book much more than i thought i would! I could not put this book down! I finished it in just 2 DAYS 🥲 do i have a problem? lol. I just really loved this book so much! I loved all the characters & the friends in this book as well. they were close friends but they all saw each other as family 💖
Leigh & Diego’s relationship was so unexpected & you can tell that Leigh slowly changed him in a way that he was not expecting but he was appreciative of that & loved that about her. Leigh was so determined in what she wanted & she was not going to take anything from ANYONE 👏🏻 even Diego 😂
Diego was so supportive of Leigh from the moment he found out about her “unexpected surprise” 🤭 the way that he found out though was pretty funny in my opinion, i literally laughed out loud because i also wasn’t expecting that was how it would happen, especially not in front of his father either! 😂 I feel like Diego was almost inspired by Leigh for standing up to his family & his colleagues as well. I’m not going to lie, i was not a fan of Diego at first, only because he was giving off f*ck boy vibes but then he settled down REAL QUICK 😂 I’m so glad that the second book to this series will be coming out soon so i do not have to wait long for it!
I have a few favorite quotes that i’d like to add, no spoilers!
Favorite quotes:
That earned me the smallest smile, lighting something in me I hadn’t realized I was craving, warmth breaking through the guarded walls she kept so carefully in place. Leigh didn’t give her smiles away easily, and I knew I’d hold onto every one I got. Even the smallest of them felt like something to be cherished, a rare glimpse of the softness she tried so hard to hide. i fear he will fall HARD 🤭
I couldn’t wait to see her face. The thought of meeting her after work, keys in hand, and watching the realization light up her face made time crawl, like Easter morning as a kid, when you just know something magical is waiting, hidden in plain sight.
With each step, my chest ached with the weight of it all, wanting him close yet needing room to untangle my heart from the doubts Julianna had sewn back into me. poor Leigh, she’s just afraid to trust & let him in.
Leigh & Diego’s relationship was so unexpected & you can tell that Leigh slowly changed him in a way that he was not expecting but he was appreciative of that & loved that about her. Leigh was so determined in what she wanted & she was not going to take anything from ANYONE 👏🏻 even Diego 😂
Diego was so supportive of Leigh from the moment he found out about her “unexpected surprise” 🤭 the way that he found out though was pretty funny in my opinion, i literally laughed out loud because i also wasn’t expecting that was how it would happen, especially not in front of his father either! 😂 I feel like Diego was almost inspired by Leigh for standing up to his family & his colleagues as well. I’m not going to lie, i was not a fan of Diego at first, only because he was giving off f*ck boy vibes but then he settled down REAL QUICK 😂 I’m so glad that the second book to this series will be coming out soon so i do not have to wait long for it!
I have a few favorite quotes that i’d like to add, no spoilers!
Favorite quotes:
That earned me the smallest smile, lighting something in me I hadn’t realized I was craving, warmth breaking through the guarded walls she kept so carefully in place. Leigh didn’t give her smiles away easily, and I knew I’d hold onto every one I got. Even the smallest of them felt like something to be cherished, a rare glimpse of the softness she tried so hard to hide. i fear he will fall HARD 🤭
I couldn’t wait to see her face. The thought of meeting her after work, keys in hand, and watching the realization light up her face made time crawl, like Easter morning as a kid, when you just know something magical is waiting, hidden in plain sight.
With each step, my chest ached with the weight of it all, wanting him close yet needing room to untangle my heart from the doubts Julianna had sewn back into me. poor Leigh, she’s just afraid to trust & let him in.
June 19, 2026
Mathematical Equations by Lizzy Goldmoon
The College Chronicles – Book 1
Leigh lives by logic, structure, routines, and keeping her heart carefully guarded. But when an unexpected connection flip flops her perfectly planned world, she learns that love doesn’t follow equation.
I went into this one excited, I really enjoy college romances, and it hooked me from chapter 1.
It’s an easy, engaging read and the art in the book was such a fun addition!
Leigh stood out to me. She is strong, smart, and carrying so much for her family, especially her brother. Her resilience really hit. But honestly, her friend group might’ve been my favorite part “The Restroom Club” (Isla, Jennifer, and Amelia) brought such a genuine, supportive bond. Those friendships felt real and grounding. I’m especially hoping we get more of Amelia’s story next, there was so much left to know about her.
Diego starts off as the “bad boy,” but there’s so much more to him. He is caring, generous, confident with just a bit of arrogance . I also loved the sprinkle of Spanish words throughout, it added a nice personal touch.
The story had plenty of twists that kept things interesting, and while some moments moved quickly, it made for a fast paced, engaging read that kept me turning the pages.
Thank you @lizzygoldmoon for the book!
The College Chronicles – Book 1
Leigh lives by logic, structure, routines, and keeping her heart carefully guarded. But when an unexpected connection flip flops her perfectly planned world, she learns that love doesn’t follow equation.
I went into this one excited, I really enjoy college romances, and it hooked me from chapter 1.
It’s an easy, engaging read and the art in the book was such a fun addition!
Leigh stood out to me. She is strong, smart, and carrying so much for her family, especially her brother. Her resilience really hit. But honestly, her friend group might’ve been my favorite part “The Restroom Club” (Isla, Jennifer, and Amelia) brought such a genuine, supportive bond. Those friendships felt real and grounding. I’m especially hoping we get more of Amelia’s story next, there was so much left to know about her.
Diego starts off as the “bad boy,” but there’s so much more to him. He is caring, generous, confident with just a bit of arrogance . I also loved the sprinkle of Spanish words throughout, it added a nice personal touch.
The story had plenty of twists that kept things interesting, and while some moments moved quickly, it made for a fast paced, engaging read that kept me turning the pages.
Thank you @lizzygoldmoon for the book!
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March 31, 2026Thank you to the author for the ARC!!!
Tropes: Insta Love, Fake Relationship/Real Feelings, College Setting, Accidental Pregnancy
Loved the friendships in this! I think friendships are so important, especially as we grow into adulthood.
This was also the first accidental pregnancy book I've read (I think) and it was super sweet! ~> I love how it played out and it was just the cutest !!!
I’m so happy that I could read this author’s debut novel and I look forward to more from her!!
Quotes I Liked:
"Or maybe it's just good math, two broken pieces adding up to something that finally makes sense."
"You are my beginning. And I don't want to waste another second pretending this is temporary."
Tropes: Insta Love, Fake Relationship/Real Feelings, College Setting, Accidental Pregnancy
Loved the friendships in this! I think friendships are so important, especially as we grow into adulthood.
This was also the first accidental pregnancy book I've read (I think) and it was super sweet! ~> I love how it played out and it was just the cutest !!!
I’m so happy that I could read this author’s debut novel and I look forward to more from her!!
Quotes I Liked:
"Or maybe it's just good math, two broken pieces adding up to something that finally makes sense."
"You are my beginning. And I don't want to waste another second pretending this is temporary."
June 13, 2026
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5 (4.5/5)
This was one of those books that was really easy to keep reading. I told myself I would stop after a few chapters. That didn’t happen.
I enjoyed Leigh and Diego’s story a lot! I was invested in their relationship early on. Seeing everything develop between them kept me turning the pages. The fake dating and accidental pregnancy tropes both worked for me.
Leigh’s friend group was a standout. They were supportive without taking over the story. I looked forward to their scenes, and they added a lot to the overall reading experience.
A few moments felt a little rushed. Even so, I had a great time with this book. The characters kept me engaged, and I’m looking forward to reading more from Lizzy!
This was one of those books that was really easy to keep reading. I told myself I would stop after a few chapters. That didn’t happen.
I enjoyed Leigh and Diego’s story a lot! I was invested in their relationship early on. Seeing everything develop between them kept me turning the pages. The fake dating and accidental pregnancy tropes both worked for me.
Leigh’s friend group was a standout. They were supportive without taking over the story. I looked forward to their scenes, and they added a lot to the overall reading experience.
A few moments felt a little rushed. Even so, I had a great time with this book. The characters kept me engaged, and I’m looking forward to reading more from Lizzy!
Did Not Finish
October 2, 2026DNF at 8% but if I’m being honest, I wanted to DNF on page 1. Literally the book opens with her panicking and taking a pregnancy test. I hate an accidental pregnancy but I thought I would give it a try anyway. Then we meet the MMC who is an entitled dick. Then we find out the FMC is already a single guardian struggling to make ends meet. This is too much to overcome.
Also, with a title like this, I assumed this would be STEM related, and maybe it would be if I kept reading, but I have no idea what the MMC really does aside from expecting a promotion to be handed to him and she’s trying to get funding to start her own math PhD maybe even though she’s a secretary at the school? It’s not clear and I’m not willing to stick it out for more info.
Also, with a title like this, I assumed this would be STEM related, and maybe it would be if I kept reading, but I have no idea what the MMC really does aside from expecting a promotion to be handed to him and she’s trying to get funding to start her own math PhD maybe even though she’s a secretary at the school? It’s not clear and I’m not willing to stick it out for more info.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 23, 2026
ARC reader here—Mathematical Equations exceeded my expectations. I was hooked from the beginning and genuinely cared about the characters. Leigh’s journey felt real and tender, and the love story had me smiling one minute and getting emotional the next.
The chemistry, the supportive friend group, and the “everything just changed” moments made this such an addictive read. I finished this story feeling satisfied, happy and already wanting more from this world. Can't wait to see what else is in store for this series!
The chemistry, the supportive friend group, and the “everything just changed” moments made this such an addictive read. I finished this story feeling satisfied, happy and already wanting more from this world. Can't wait to see what else is in store for this series!
March 23, 2026
4.5⭐️
Thank you @lizzygoldmoon and NetGalley for this ARC! 💕 This is my honest review 🫶🏻
This was such a funny, cute, and sweet read. There was a little drama 👀, but nothing too heavy. It’s definitely a nice, calmish book to read between your darker reads—or if you just love romance, then you should absolutely give this one a try! 💕🫶🏻
If you like fake dating with real feelings, accidental pregnancy, supportive friends, insta-love, a college campus setting, and autism awareness, then add this one to your TBR ✨
Thank you @lizzygoldmoon and NetGalley for this ARC! 💕 This is my honest review 🫶🏻
This was such a funny, cute, and sweet read. There was a little drama 👀, but nothing too heavy. It’s definitely a nice, calmish book to read between your darker reads—or if you just love romance, then you should absolutely give this one a try! 💕🫶🏻
If you like fake dating with real feelings, accidental pregnancy, supportive friends, insta-love, a college campus setting, and autism awareness, then add this one to your TBR ✨
March 26, 2026
Unfortunately this was a DNF about 50% through for me. I really wanted to enjoy it going in as I like many of the tropes listed. I have also never DNF'd an ARC before but I can't make myself keep reading. I didn't connect with the characters or the plot at all. The story was disjointed and many of the details were inconsistent which really took me out of the story. I felt like I read so much and still learned so little? idk how to explain it. I hate to leave a negative review for a debut author but I want to give my honest experience as well for other readers.
May 31, 2026
This book is the perfect palette cleanser when you need something fast paced and fun! ✨️
The characters were quippy.The descriptions were really good. I'm not typically a romance reader, but this book made me want to get some more romances on my shelves. As an author's first book and debut novel you really can feel the love and time and care that was put into writing this.
There were sometimes where the pacing felt a little too quick. But it is easy to look past
Due to the story being so adorable.
The characters were quippy.The descriptions were really good. I'm not typically a romance reader, but this book made me want to get some more romances on my shelves. As an author's first book and debut novel you really can feel the love and time and care that was put into writing this.
There were sometimes where the pacing felt a little too quick. But it is easy to look past
Due to the story being so adorable.
March 26, 2026
I received this ARC and have to say it was such a cute read. The banter between the friends was so good and you can feel the genuine friendship that they have. This is an easy read, not too heavy given the unexpected pregnancy trope. I really enjoyed it
June 27, 2026
Romance story that brings the feels
Aw, I loved this book. So cute and swoony and the main characters are delightful. Leigh and Diego totally earned their happy ending. 🥰 Recommend!
Aw, I loved this book. So cute and swoony and the main characters are delightful. Leigh and Diego totally earned their happy ending. 🥰 Recommend!
July 6, 2026
Amazing
Loved this book!! I came across this author on tik tok. Saw that she was local and decided to give her a try!! Best decision ever!! Really enjoyed this book. 100% recommend!!!
Loved this book!! I came across this author on tik tok. Saw that she was local and decided to give her a try!! Best decision ever!! Really enjoyed this book. 100% recommend!!!
September 18, 2026
Mathematical Equations is a sweet and intriguing college romance with an interesting twist. I love how Leigh discovers that love doesn’t always follow the rules. The fake relationship and unexpected pregnancy make the story even more captivating.
October 24, 2026
OMG!! I read this book x2!!!! I LOVED IT! Lizzy, you captivated the feelings so raw, I could feel what Leigh was feeling, totally rooting for the romance between her and Diego the whole time. I'm SO EXCITED to read book 2!!!!!! Very well written you are AMAZING
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