Nerdboobs

A Warrior and Nerd Journey #1

by T.M. Grinsley

What could possibly happen on a girl’s only two-week getaway?

Three nerdy girls
Three burly soldiers
One unexpected reunion
And a wardrobe sure to knock your socks off

Brianna is a super nerd who loves books, movies, and crazy t-shirts. Her life is complete. Besides her love life, that is.

Brianna has only craved one man’s touch. The soldier who broke her heart with a note and disappeared forever. Well, that’s what she thought anyway. When Ryan shows up during a girl’s only trip, determined to win her back, Brianna must decide whether to trust her brain or follow her heart.

Find out if Brianna and Ryan can overcome the past and find happiness with each other in this epic, emotional roller coaster, two-week adventure.

Genres: Romance

317 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 22, 2018

About the author

Proving even Nerds can be sexy

T.M. Grinsley was born and raised in Washington State. Married to an army veteran, new mother to a beautiful daughter, she does everything in her power to give back to the men and women who bravely served in the armed forces.

When she isn’t cooking meals, sending care packages, or beating the soldiers at video games, you will find her exploring the great outdoors with her family.

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book! Loved the girls, they were all hilarious in their own way. Some parts were exciting and steamy. Enjoyed the boys too and cannot wait to see what happens next with Bree and Ryan.

[Danielle Huff · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was such a cute story!! It was light, dark, sexy and sassy all in one!! I am looking forward to the fun and trouble Bree gets into in the next book!!

[Andie Ryder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved everything about this book! The main girl, Bree, is spunky and really makes being nerdy look totally sexy! Ryan (the main man) is a total hottie and I wish he was real! Bree is snarky, funny, and totally awesome! This emotional rollercoaster has everything you want in a book! Romance, twists, turns, edge of your seat suspense, with a lot of funny and spunk thrown in! This is a must read for all!

[Genieinachanelbottle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Talk Nerdy to Me baby! ;)

T.M. Grinsley is a Writing Rockstar I can't believe this is her first book!

I'm absolutely in love with Nerdboobs read it in one shot couldn't put it down and didn't want it to end!!!

This story has it all a Lol funny, deeply emotional, action packed thriller with sinfully delicious romance! I'm dying to get my hands on the next book need more of all these Gorgeous Warriors & Sassy Nerd Girls! The chemistry between Brianna and Ryan is undeniable and off the charts sexy hotness!

5 Sizzling Stars!!!

[Kate Parry · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, when I read this book I was thinking it was heading in a certain direction.
While it did head in that direction (which I LOVED) it also took a turn I wasn’t expecting.
It was touching and real. Although reading it I wish Ryan was real and touching.
It was an emotional read, such realness and personality – the character growth and depth was brilliantly written.

[Sandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Warrior / Nerd romance - how could this be anything but hilarious. And it is!

Brianna loves being a nerd, she's addicted to her computer games and her Star Wars movies. Her love life is the only part of her life that doesn't work. Just once she let her heart overrule her mind and fall for a tough ex-military type who shattered her.

With the support of other ex-military friends, Ryan has built a new life as the sheriff of a small Montana town. Everything seems to be going alright if he could only forget the nerd whose heart he broke.

This story has everything, action, humour, tough guys, smart gals, and plenty of sizzle. I'm going to watch out for the rest of this series.

[I.A. Cintron · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well this book exceeded all of my expectations to be honest, I was just reading this to pass the time but it's an amazing book and there's a certain someone inside the book I want to shoot dead

[Jill-Ann · Rating 5 out of 5]

T Grinsley has written a book that is so real, and feels like you're one of the girls. I loved how I could relate to Brianna (LOVE the name) and how she is like most typical/not typical nerds out there. The relationship she has with her besties is one I can very much relate to. My bestest and I interact in a similar fashion (though she gets my obession for books and fictional characters hehe). Speaking of the interaction with her besties, there was only one thing that bugged me with the book. The pet names the girls had for one another is cute and how besties work...but I found sometimes they were a little overused when going back and forth in the banter between them. But that's me! I know for some people it is that way. Seriously though, that's my only annoyance and even that wasn't enough to lower my rating because it was more like a cat scratching at the bedroom door. Annoying but you still let the cat in and cuddle it.

Now that I mentioned cuddling I realize I have yet to mention the fact that I wish Ryan were my new book boyfriend. I say were because I am legit scared that Brianna would jump out of the book and cut me if I tried lol. The hurt, history, love and sex are well....DAMN! Grinsley has really captured how it is. I love that Ryan has his demons. I like that he's a relatable (and VERY hot) man who you can hate but not hate just like the good ones out there. His friendships and the work he does with the VA is admirable.

Overall, 5 stars! I am looking forward to continuing this series and look forward to more from Grinsley!

#Nerdboobs #forlife

[E.A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nerdboobs by T.M. Grinsley was hot, sexy, heart string pulling, funny as hell read, that had me hooked from start to finish.

Brianna, she is by far own of the best female MC's I've had the pleasure of reading about this year. We would be friends, our minds work in a similar way. She was the star. I loved the side characters as well, but Brianna stole the show. She had the most growth, and to to me she felt the most real, and was overall badass. True Ryan did grow, and I loved their interactions, I just felt that most of his overall growth was off screen, and before the story starts. I need me a Ryan.

The story itself was well written and strong. The plot was strong, there was no BS or filler, this story knew where it was going and how to get there. The world building was rich, and made me feel like I was watching a movie. The smooth details and seamless transitions made this story easy to follow and, made the pacing even.

There is so much good in this book, and it was an honour to read it. Being in the military myself, I got it, I got Ryan and his friends. We don't have it easy, the stress is high and, somewhere along the way we lose that ability to mix in with regular people. So I got it.

In all, I highly recommend you read this outstanding work of art. It will have you laughing out loud, you will swoon over the hotness and the sexiness and, you will be clutching your heart with the urge to slap both Brianna and Ryan.

Happy Reading

-E.A. Walsh

[Heather Endsley · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wasn't sure how I was going to feel about this book, since it was the first book I have read from Grinsley. Hands down and awesome story. There are some touchy subjects in the story that hit close to home for me.
I won't leave any spoilers but 3 best friends take a girls road trip to Montana, where one of them lived for awhile. She had left because her Ex broke her heart. She must decide whether to listen to her heart or to listen to her logic. This is a must read. Very captivating story. I read it over night since I was unable to sleep. Ready for volume 2 now :)

[Book Addict · Rating 4 out of 5]

Initially I was unsure if I was going to enjoy this book but once I started i was captivated and could not put it down. The ladies in the book are so funny and there are a lot of laugh out loud moments throughout the book. There are some real confronting moments as well and it really brings some of the issues that serving and ex serving military members face. There is some really great character development in this book and when it ends you are left wanting more and and excited to see what future books might bring. This is a great book that is full of laughter, romance and support. Highly recommended!!

[Elberta Rogers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this book!!! I highly recommend it to everyone!! to find a love like this only comes once in a lifetime and to over think everything is a normal part of life but to see it all unfold in this way had me on my toes waiting for what would happen next!! I can't wait to read the next book in this series!! once again great job to this wonderful author!! T.M.Grinsley keep these books coming I am a huge fan!!

[J.A. Cintron · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 solely because Ryan messed up the LOTR quote and that's a no no. Regardless the book was funny and good Cuz #Nerdboobs and #Kangaroolegs aside from that someone really needs to pop a bullet in that guy

[Amber Peters · Rating 5 out of 5]

OMG! I could barely put it down! Such an amazing book! Really felt like you got to know the characters, and how they were developed was just phenomenal! Cannot wait for more!

[Tasha Talks Books Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was everything and so much more!
I totally fell in love with all of the characters in the book. When it first started I thought things were going one way, them boom it went a totally different way.
Bre and Ryan ate soulmates for sure. I can not wait until Book 2!!!

[Diana Balow · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book pulled me in!! I wanted to be friends with the girls and I wanted the guys to become my family too!! loved the characters, settings and drama that unfolded like real life. I could picture the story actually happening!! I cant wait to reread this book!!

[Lena · Rating 4 out of 5]

It’s always nice to find a new author.
This was a well written story. The description of the characters and the environment made me feel as I was there. It’s not always the case.
A loving and fun - with serious depth - second chance story - Ryan and Bree met a couple of years earlier, but a lot happened and they left each other. None of them could forget the other and when they meet again....
I really liked this book almost all to the end. There where a lot happening in the end in a very short time. It felt a little bit forced.
That said, I will keep on reading books by this author and are looking forward to the next.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.

[Cuddlebudy1980 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t think I was going to like this one but I really did like this book, I thought it was refreshing and amazing.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book

I can not say it enough..... I loved this book!!!!! In most romance books the main female character has been hurt in a previous relationship and is so guarded thru most of the book. I loved how Breanna was hurt by Ryan, but at least gave him a chance to explain. She didn’t spend the majority of the time angry and cynical.. Life is too short to stay closed off from opportunities..

[Patricia · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am in love!!!

I love this book! I’m normally not into books like this but everything about it caught me! Once you start reading you can’t stop! The plot has twists and turns that grip your attention, the characters make you cry and say aww in all the right moments! I can’t wait to read more!!

[Starr · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It was funny, spicy, and had some serious moments as well. I laughed and cried reading this book. I recommend it.

[Tiffy · Rating 4 out of 5]

wow I didn't see that one coming at all. Just when I thought I knew the direction the book was going it took a sharp turn left and brought me in a completely different direction. Nerdboobs was a fun exciting ride and I didn't know what would happen next. I loved all of the players that brought this book together especially our hot army men.
This was the first book I have read written by T.M. Grinsley and I excited to read more by her in the future.

[Gemma · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF- Am sorry but i tried, i am not sure how everyone seemed to love this book. When i first started reading, i thought this was going to be one of those books that i just instantly love because, if you read the summary, what's not to love? I mean, the H sounds just like me, weird but quirky, nerdy bookaholic and prefers to dress in her favorite book/tv shirts but she gets the fairy tale ending or so i thought.

Brianna lives with her 2 best friends after her ex Ryan, suddenly up and leaves her, it's been i few years, i think, (correct me if am wrong.) She and her friends decide to go for a vacation to the place where her ex lives, where she used to live, not surprisingly, she bumps into her Ryan and you can guess where this is going. So you would expect some big reunion, i mean he left her in the middle of the night with a note that says "Im sorry" and that's it, she doesn't see or hear from him again. Until she goes a bar the first night of her vacation.

This is were it bugs me soooooo much, i just couldn't finish reading it, i just kept thinking "What the fuck is going on?" Major spoiler below, DO NOT READ if you don't want to know how they reunite

When Dustin Lynch’s ‘Small Town Boy’ started to play, the girls wanted to take a break. It was time for the couples to take the floor. I went to follow the girls when a strong hand grasped mine.
“Care to dance?” My back stiffened and responded in a way it hadn't in a long time. I would know that voice anywhere.

I turned around to see the same dark brown eyes I grew to love three years ago. When I was in Montana, I met Ryan when I started working at Grouse Mountain Lodge. He was a solid mass of muscles and loved to explore dangerous, forbidden areas. We went hiking, swimming, and even fooled around a little out in the open. He was a man who lived on the edge and never let fear hold him back.

No other man could ever make my heart stop or make me cum by just looking at me. He stole my heart, and I thought we were going to make something out of it. But things didn’t go as planned.
I tried to remove my hand from his grasp, but he only held on tighter. “Come on, Bree. Just one dance?”

With one look into his eyes, my body was a pile of goo. No! We don't want him. We don't want him! But my body never responded. Without even realizing what was happening, I was on the dance floor with my chest pressed against his chiseled body, following his every move. My heart started to race, and all I could think about was him pressed on top of me, giving me the best orgasms of my life.

“What are you doing here, Ryan?” I tried to look anywhere but at him. He was the one man that got away. He broke my heart, and I ran. I finally let someone in, after everything that happened, and he stomped all over it.

“I live here. I fell in love with this place, and I didn't want to leave. I became the town's sheriff and haven't left since. I was hoping to see you return one day.” Ryan gave me his classic smile, and my knees started to buckle

And THAT ladies and gentlemen is your big reunion. He then proceeds to force his tongue down her throat and what do you know? She is more than willing

The more you read, the worse the writing gets, the H and her friends start to come off as childish and immature. At this point, i just couldn't find it realistic at all, especially how the 3 hot guys they were supposed to be going to the bar with just kept disappearing so the H didn't get to meet them all before eh bumps into H, i can only assume that one of them was the H. I just couldn't finish, it irritated and pissed me off too much to continue. I am really disappointed because i haven't come across a book like this so i really really wanted to like it. This is just my opinion so please don't let this stop you from reading the book.

[Sam M · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely LOVE this story.
So well written. The characters are believable and can relate to them.
The fireworks between the MC's are dynamic.
I've never laughed and cried so hard in one story.
Well done. Fantastic read and highly recommend!!

[Jacqueline · Rating 4 out of 5]

Brianna is a self proclaimed nerd (although I would argue she's more of a geek than a nerd) who fell for an Ex-Army man three years prior. This same man left her without any explanation leaving her heart broken. The story picks up when she is put into a situation that brings her back into contact with her ex. The whole story is her deciding if she can trust him or not and allow him back into her heart.

Grinsley made me laugh and smile during this romance novel. There was some underlying darker issues that get a little intense at points, which make you experience a different side of their relationship. This is a book not intended for young readers. I'm giving this book 4 stars because of the lack of editing when it came to grammar and spelling. It's one of my biggest pet peeves. I typically mark it down to 3 stars right away for that, but the book overall just makes me love it despite the grammar mistakes. I've read other books by this author and am impressed by the change of writing styles. This book is better in my opinion because as a reader you feel she figured out who she was as an author and put that into her book. Because of that I was able to get beyond the mistakes and fall in love with the characters.

I'm looking forward to the next book in this series. 

[Chasity Gaines · Rating 5 out of 5]

Intense, Passionate, and a Must Read #nerdboobs

I absolutely love this book! Grinsley does a fantastic job at creating relatable characters that pull you into this second chance love story between a troubled hot soldier and a nerdy beauty.

I am a #nerdboob fan!

[Michelle Fritz PA · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite An Adventure! What a riotous, sweet and just plain fun read this is! You've gotta love all the nerdiness and snark. The alpha male is swoon worthy and several scenes relating to him will make your eyebrows raise. This was a bold book large with humor and steamy scenes. Love is so complicated when your try to dissect it. I loved the plot and theme and this was so breathtakingly executed that this is quite the page turning adventure. You'll want to devour this in one sitting. Beware! This will undoubtedly leave you begging for more. Bravo to this newish author! I'd absolutely one click anything written by T.M. Grinsley!!

[Ensley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book!! Found a new author to add to my favorite's list.

[Amy Vincent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

What a great debut book. I'm a military brat and to see this book and how everything turns out warms my heart. I would recommend this book to anyone.

[Danielle Fleetwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

Couldn't put it down!

Couldn't put it down! It's funny, steamy scenes, and some sad, but it works together beautifully! Definitely recommend reading it!