Two-Damage My Heart (Nerds of Happy Valley #2)
by C.N. Holmberg
What is it about:
Broken hearts meet foam swords in a new contemporary romance novel by bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg.
Eight years ago, Rue Thompson fell in love with her brother’s roommate. From across the country, he started writing her letters out of the blue—letters that encouraged her, amused her, and healed her.
Then he ghosted her and broke her heart.
Fortunately, Rue’s now stone-cold heart protects her from anything that dare make her feel, except when she’s live-action roleplaying with her friends in the park. When in costume and wielding a foam sword, Rue can be whatever she wants.
But then the boy—now most definitely a man—suddenly reappears in her life and shows renewed interest. The catch? He doesn’t recognize her. Apparently eight years and new hair masks all wounds. But Rue remembers everything. No amount of make-believe can change that. She’s taken enough damage, thank you very much.
But this time, Landry Harrison plans to convince Rue he’s leveled up—even if it means dressing up in tights and a cape to prove it.
What did Voodoo Bride think of it:
*spoilers ahead!*
After really enjoying You're My I.T. I immediately picked this up, hoping for more nerdy goodness.
Yeah...
First there was the hero being a Mormon. I will confess that threw me. Nothing against them, but it made that I didn't really connect with the hero. Him also being kind of bland and beige overall didn't help either.
Still I read on, as Rue was an interesting heroine and I was interested in seeing how the romance would turn out. Then it turns out one of the nerdier LARPers is a creepy stalker who even goes as far as to impersonate the hero! I get so sick and tired of this trope and it should be banned! Can we just not make the alternative/nerdy/goth person in a book the villain?! It wasn't even needed for the romance, it was just extra unnecessary drama.
I did finish the book, but it was with a lot of grumbling, I can tell you.
I'm now wary of any other books by Holmberg sadly enough.
Why should you read it:
If you like bland heroes and the nerd being the villain you might like this.
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