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  • The Nerd Jock Conundrum

  • College Boys of New Haven Series, Book 1
  • By: Hayden Hall
  • Narrated by: Cooper North
  • Length: 6 hrs and 6 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (177 ratings)

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The Nerd Jock Conundrum

By: Hayden Hall
Narrated by: Cooper North
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Troy: Of course I fell for a football jock. But Jackson and I are polar opposites. He's popular, confident, and as hot as hell in a tight T-shirt. Me? I'm just a scrawny, awkward nerd. Another point of difference: He's straight.

As if my crush on him isn't bad enough, Jackson is assigned to be my partner on a year-long project, and I have no choice but to spend time with the hottest guy on campus. Bummer. But the attraction is intensifying. We're on a collision course. I shouldn't be leaning in.... I think I'm going to kiss him.

Jackson: Sweet. I got partnered up with the biggest nerd on campus. If I play my cards well, a passing grade is guaranteed. Troy's all shy and awkward; a classic nerd. But there's more to him than he's showing. And it's making me curious.

I want to see him come out of his shell. I know he would be better off if he let his guard down. I want to be his friend, but he thinks I'm just another dumb jock. Except, I see him looking at me the way I could never look at him.

Am I sending the wrong message? Is he falling for me? He's leaning in fast.... He's about to kiss me. And I'm not even ducking.

Contains mature themes.

©2021 Hayden Hall (P)2022 Tantor
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Woah😮

This book had so much impact; Troy was really something, and Jackson—Jesus! I was growing in anticipation to hear what was next in their lives, especially Jackson, who got the picture with Troy finally manning up to express himself in the end made my mouth drop. Loving the book got me to get the whole series. I bet I won't regret it. 👌🏽

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Sweet beginning

I’m glad I gambled on this one, because it really was a sweet listen. I like when a romance portrays characters that are flawed but figure out how to grow together.

I also like when the narrator’s voice is age appropriate, and the voices of different characters were distinct and well fitting. I especially liked that this story stayed away from certain MM tropes (I won’t spoil too much) since that made it refreshing and new from the norm. The steamy scenes were also really well portrayed, and again well done in my opinion.

I will be getting Hayden Hall’s next addition about Quinn and other characters introduced in this story! I’m excited!

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I loved Troy and Jackson

This story was wonderful. I highly recommend it. Getting to see nerdy Troy get together with Jackson the jock was amazing. And how they changed each other for the better. I especially liked the sex scenes. But it wasn't just sex it showed how much they truly loved each other. I could see them eventually getting married and even having kids of their own. And of course growing old together. I wish I had what they have.

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Disturbing lack of lube, but otherwise cute

Pros: a nice easy read, low angst, likeable characters. I understood why they liked each other. I loved how the small nerdy one was the top/dom, the author does it convincingly. Little bit of vicarious wish fulfillment for me there 😆.

Cons: it mentions condoms, but no lube. Now, I'm no expert on anal, but OUCH. I cringed every time just thinking about it. On the other hand, I guess it could be true to life? People did without lube for millennia (though one hopes they used oil when available). Still, gotta wonder why the author made that choice.

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A solid easy listen

I’m new to this author and enjoyed the book overall. Good narration by North, he did very well with the intimate scenes. The downside was that it took quite a while to get to “the good parts” 😉 and I got a little frustrated waiting for those which occurred about halfway through the book if I remember correctly.

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Hayden Hall

Those two words above are all you need to know. I love all his stories and this one was no different. I love his men and love all the spiciness in his books. I have no complaints. I also loved hearing Cooper North.

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Coming Out

I think what makes this story from others in this trope is that both main characters need to come out in their own ways. Both Troy and Jackson have to be there for the other one. We see them reevaluating everything throughout the story. I was very happy with the conclusion of the story.
I listened to audio version of this story and enjoyed it very much.

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Written really well!! Amazing!

I honestly did not expect to love this book as much as I did!! The story was so sweet, and then all the sudden…BAM! Spice! And it was good spice too!! Can’t wait to keep reading in the series! The narrators were amazing!

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Enjoyed this power dynamic

There was a lot of background and build-up for this kind of book, and despite the lack of lube (I’m not the only one who had to ignore that) it’s fun and erotic in places, perfectly confused in others, which makes the characters more sympathetic in my mind, anyhow.

There’s something about building in a detailed world in books like these, however.
If you want the various supporting stories to be wallpaper behind the attractive romance / power-exchange / sexual orientation awakening / etc etc — please don’t make it so interesting! I want to know about plot points (no spoilers) which were just dropped. Not even covered in the epilogue. Or apparently the next book.
I was ready for certain things to happen or at least evolve, since they were built up as important, and boom. Book is over. No mention of various things which I suppose were only window-dressing to the author, but which I, sadly, took seriously. Even if I ignore those things just fading away, I still felt the ending was rushed. It’s a nice ending, but I was left thinking that a certain number of words had been reached and that was it, even if it meant things were stopped quickly.

I suppose it’s odd to say an author wrote certain things too well, but it happened. That’s a balance issue, I suppose. It’s still worth a read or a listen, especially if you enjoy a little hint at the start of what could evolve into a great dom/sub/switch dynamic. We get a taste of what the characters may eventually get to do more of, even if that’s in a fictional future we don’t get to hear.

If I didn’t enjoy the writing it wouldn’t bother me that the end was a little abrupt. I had to check to make sure I hadn’t missed a chapter or two.

So much more than the title implies.

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Delivers:)

This book delivers on all fronts. The angst was just the right amount and didn’t drag on and onnnnnn (as is the case and, imo, ginormous detractor of enjoyment) like many romances. Very much a delight to consume. I ache for more on audible.

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