nerds vs jocks - series - by eli easton & tara lain
When rival frat houses are forced to work together — opposites ignite!
Welcome to the world of Nerds vs Jocks! When two rival frat houses at UW Madison pull one prank too many, the dean issues an ultimatum. Two jocks must be added to the Sigma Mu Tau’s (the nerd’s) precious Quiz Bowl team, and two nerds must play on the Alpha Lambda Alpha’s (the jock’s) flag-football team. Both teams are die-hard and up for national championships. These enemies must learn to work together — or lose it all!
Working together causes sparks to fly. Can love unite these sworn enemies?
Each book in this series continues the rivalry between the Sigma Mu Tau and Alpha Lambda Alpha houses but features a new couple. The books can be read as stand-alones.
schooling the jock (nerds vs jocks #1)
Release date: Feb 15, 2021
Only an unfair universe makes a guy who’s that gorgeous so damned obnoxious.
A-hoe!
Poindexter!
Snarky, superbrain Dobbs and snooty football star Jesse stare at each other from their rival frat houses on opposites sides of the street -- and opposite sides of everything else.
Alpha Lambda Alpha and Sigma Mu Tau have been sworn enemies for decades. Then one disastrous prank proves to be the final straw, and the college dean blows his cork!
Work together or lose both your houses.
Question - -How can Dobbs win his coveted Quiz Bowl championship when he’s forced to put a dumb jock on his team?
Answer -- Lots of personal schooling.
But when personal becomes very personal, Jesse risks causing his overtaxed family one more huge worry and the running back starts running.
Will Dobbs give up on the shocked jock, or show him that the answer to the big question is, Yes?
SCHOOLING THE JOCK is an enemies-to-lovers, opposites attract, campus romance – with one hell of a lightning round.
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CO-AUTHOR’S WEBSITE:
Tara Lain
What people are saying…
“it’s fun and sweet, and sexy, and I can’t wait to read the next books in the series. Eli is an auto-buy reader for me, and I love her writing with Tara.” - author RJ Scott, 5 star review
“This one was pure perfection – we have two men who couldn’t be more different but when together it felt like stars align. The story is filled with learning because we’re shown time and time again there is more than meets the eye with both leading men.“ — OMGReads blog, 5 stars
“It is a beautiful story that covers false perceptions, Consequences of pranks, tolerance, teamwork. Amongst other things. With well developed and authentic unique characters that are not perfect but human. I am really excited about reading book two very soon. Great start to this new series.” — MM Fiction Cafe
“It’s not insta love, it’s getting to know someone and seeing their true character, and that just makes it all the more real and sweet.
This book “shows instead of tells” and that’s my favorite type of book!” - Crystal on Goodreads, 5 stars
“This could be another example of “same old, same old”, but it is not. Why? Because of the characters. Both Dobbs and Jesse are great characters, with defined voices and issues that make them very endearing.” - Susanna on Goodreads, 4.5 stars
“When two of your favourite authors get together to create a series, you know you're in for a treat, and boy, what a treat this was. This book had absolutely everything, as far as I'm concerned: Nerds, Jocks, snark, romance, passion, lots of humour, fantastic secondary characters and great story telling.” - Edga on Goodreads, 5 stars
“I have always loved Eli Easton's books, but Tara Lain was a new to me author. This was a fantastic collaboration and I am so excited there are two more books coming with more romance between the fraternities. This book had great dialogue, humor and snark, sweetness, steaminess, strong family bonds, and great friendships. I enjoyed it so much!!!” - Lisa on Goodreads, 5 stars
“Certain parts I cried happy cries holding my head with the tension — that’s for me it’s a wonderful, fantastic perfect book. Added with perfect banter which is exhilarating and funny. Beautiful characters everyone. Thank you Eli Easton & Tara Lain for writing this perfect book .” - Pat on Goodreads, 5 stars
Coaching the nerd (Nerds vs Jocks #2)
Release date: Mar 15, 2021
Super-bod meets super-brain
What happens when marshmallow-bodied supernerd Sean volunteers to be on the jocks’ flag-football team? It screws Bubba’s fraternity’s chances at the coveted flag football title, that’s what.
Bubba is drafted to be Sean’s personal trainer. He has to whip Sean into shape and make sure he doesn’t F up their team.
Sean may be a supernerd, but to Bubba he’s funny, and wise, and kinda cute. He’s also the one person on campus who doesn’t see Bubba as a big, stupid jock.
One BIG problem. Sean’s motivation for getting into shape is to lose his virginity -- and Bubba isn’t happy when guys start sniffing around.
But Bubba’s straight. Isn’t he?
Can a big, dumb jock from Nowhere, Wisconsin change his whole life for a genius who just wants to get laid?
COACHING THE NERD is a total makeover, opposites attract, My Fair Lady trope, bi awakening, campus romance – that grabs your flag.
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CO-AUTHOR’S WEBSITE:
Tara Lain
What people are saying…
“Sports romances are my absolute favorites, and this one is great. You get jock vs nerd, complete opposites, forced proximity, GFY, and controlling parents. And more.” - Amy’s MM Romance Reviews, 5 star review
“With this second book I am totally 100% on board for this collaboration. This book was just so full of happiness and I was completely unable to put it down. Two very likeable MCs (although I definitely dislike the other members of the fraternity with this one), who desperately deserve their HEA. Both Bubba and Hedgehog (Sean) have a lot of growing to do throughout the story, but they really come into their own and it’s perfect in this college, NA setting.“ — Amanda on Goodreads, 5 stars
“Thoroughly enjoyed this, the second story in the Nerds vs Jocks series. If you're looking for a great college sports romance then this one's for you! Loved both Sean and Bubba, their chemistry was off the charts and the story kept me turning the page from beginning to end.” — Edga on Goodreads, 5 staars
head to head (Nerds vs Jocks #3)
Release date: May 25, 2021
If these two don't kill each other, they might fall in love.
Rand hates Jax because he’s the laid-back, vegan-eating, tree-hugging, total-Zen-until-I-get-a-chance-to-screw-you president of Sigma Mu Tau, the nerdy fraternity that’s the sworn enemy of Rand’s house, Alpha Lambda Alpha. What a phony!
Jax hates Rand for being the privileged, rich-heir-to-an-oil-empire, environment-destroying, soul-sucking president of the ALA jocks—but mostly because Rand hated him first. Rand has sent nothing but hateful vibes his way since the day they met. What a douche!
The enemies have never had a single conversation that didn’t involve shouting—until Jax’s old Buick breaks down on a road trip and Rand plays reluctant rescuer. Jax is forced to sit on Rand’s dead cow seats. Rand learns chickens can enter the living room and that Jax’s beliefs are more than skin-deep. The bitter rivals embark on a quest to save a family member and discover that sometimes animosity is a mask for crazy-hot attraction. With this much face time, head-to-head might become heart-to-heart.
HEAD TO HEAD is an enemies to lovers, forced proximity, opposites attract, searching for his sister, clashing cultures, MM romance—with a whole lot of fracking.
EBOOK:
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CO-AUTHOR’S WEBSITE:
Tara Lain
What people are saying…
“For sparkling humor, plot, dialogue and commentary, pick up Head to Head, which completes Easton and Lain’s Nerds vs Jocks series. Though I hadn’t read the earlier novels before opening this standalone, I certainly will now, to appreciate a collaboration between two wonderful authors who meld their styles seamlessly. Is it polite to suggest another series together, gals?” Kimmer’s Erotic Book Banter 4 star review
“A great story with many amazing, yet imperfect people that just plain worked. I highly encourage you to read this story of love and its challenges that left me with a huge smile.“ - Bayou Book Junkie - Kathy’s 5 star review
“This is a fantastic end to the series (hopefully a new generation will be coming soon). Funny, with likable characters, these stories have enough depth and story development to move away from the predictable to the totally satisfying. A definite recommendation from me.“ - Bayou Book Junkie - Jo’s 5 star review
“Eli Easton & Tara Lain sure know how to write an outstanding book…. The one thing that really stood out to me was when their spark finally ignited. Who knew a car ride could be so hot?“ - Bayou Book Junkie - Missy’s 5 star review
“Written in alternating first person pov, I love everything about the author's writing styles. It's easy and fun to read. The ending is absolutely fantastic, with the former characters making appearances. Oh, I love this group of jocks and nerds.” - Amy’s MM Romance Reviews, 4.5 star review
“Ugh I so knew this book was going to to be sooo good, after all you have not just the Jock-vs-nerd but also the whole extreme hate vibe that is between these two.” - Cajun Cabinet Blog - 5 star review
“I have really enjoyed the whole Nerds vs Jocks series, and Head-to-Head was a nice ending, bringing the two rival frat houses together, just like the Dean of the Collage hoped.” - MM Fiction Cafe - 4 star review
BETTING ON HIS BF (Nerds vs Jocks #4)
Release date: Sept 14, 2021
Big Bet. Big Trouble. Big Love.
When Felix the Quiz Bowl Champion reveals other oversized assets besides his brain, it takes PJ, the super-wheeler-dealer, to wangle maximum profits from it—in bets, wet jock strap contests, and Wang of the Week.
But winning money turns out to be second to falling in lust, and sexual escapades replace time at the poker tables as the number-one activity of their wicked week in Vegas.
Still, accepting the hospitality of PJ’s father’s client, the mobster Joey Oretano, proves a nearly fatal money-saving scheme, and brings Felix and PJ face-to-face with the serious side of life.
Very. Serious.
Will someone take the chance to be a hero?
Or will someone wind up dead?
BETTING ON HIS BF is a friends-to-lovers, bisexual awakening, what-happens-in-Vegas-can-win-you-money, dash-of-suspense, MM romance—with large assets.
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CO-AUTHOR’S WEBSITE:
Tara Lain
What people are saying…
“This is a silly and fun bromance that really bolsters both Felix and PJ as people…. These guy are so sweet and fun together, and their love story is tender and earnest.” - Veronica at Joyfully Jay Blog
“This made me laugh so much. PJ is such a piece of work, I totally felt sorry for Felix. He didn't stand a chance. But what a story 😂“ - Goodreads review
“What a finale to the Nerds vs Jocks series. This very well may be my favourite out of them all.“ - Goodreads review
“….these two have a great chemistry and their banter is hilarious, so many heartwarming moments, their steamy scenes are of the charts!!!“ - Goodreads review
“Immediately we’re thrust into the chaos that is PJ when he’s got an idea and poor Felix is usually at the center of it. This book was hilarious from the beginning and I loved the dynamic between PJ and Felix.” - Goodreads review
“The entire series is enjoyable, the characters are relatable and easy to love. Highly recommend both of these authors and the stories they bring to us.” - Goodreads review