One of the best for beginners is 'The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue'. It combines historical settings with a love story. The main character Monty is full of energy and his relationship with Percy is full of tension and love. The adventure aspect of the story also makes it interesting for those just starting out in this genre. And 'Less' has a very accessible writing style. The main character's journey both in terms of his career and his love life is something that new readers can easily follow and enjoy.
I would recommend 'The Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue' for a great nerd gay romance. It's set in the 18th century and follows Monty, a rakish young nobleman, and his best friend (and secret love), Percy. Monty is a bit of a disaster - prone nerd in his own way, especially when it comes to his feelings for Percy. 'Less' by Andrew Sean Greer is another. The main character, Arthur Less, is a somewhat bumbling and nerdy writer who goes on a journey around the world that also becomes a journey of self - discovery and love. It has a very charming and unique style.
One great nerd romance novel is 'The Rosie Project' by Graeme Simsion. It tells the story of a genetics professor with Asperger's who embarks on a project to find a wife. His journey is filled with humorous and endearing moments as he tries to navigate the world of relationships in his own unique way. Another is 'Fangirl' by Rainbow Rowell. It focuses on a fangirl who writes fanfiction and her experiences in college, including a budding romance. And 'Attachments' by Rainbow Rowell as well. It has a unique premise where an IT guy is monitoring office emails and ends up falling for one of the women through her emails.
One of the best nerd novels is 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline. It's set in a dystopian future where people escape into a virtual reality world called the OASIS. It's filled with 80s pop - culture references that nerds would love. Another great one is 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams. It's a comical and absurd science - fiction adventure across the galaxy. And 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card is also highly regarded. It tells the story of a young boy, Ender, who is trained to fight in a future interstellar war.
Definitely 'Eleanor & Park' for young adults. It shows how two teens from different backgrounds can find love in a somewhat difficult environment. The characters are well - developed and relatable. 'The Fault in Our Stars' by John Green also has some elements of nerdy love. The two main characters bond over books and their shared experiences with illness. It's a very emotional and romantic story.
There was a gay nerd called Ben. He had a huge crush on the jock of the school, Alex. Ben would often watch Alex during sports practice. One time, Alex got injured and Ben helped him with his studies while he was recovering. Through this, they got to know each other better. Alex discovered that he was attracted to Ben's intelligence and kindness, and they became a couple.
Maybe the nerd has been bullied by the jock or the jock's friends. In a moment of desperation and wrong - headed revenge, he decides to drug the jock. But his actions are completely unacceptable regardless of the motivation.
There was a gay nerd who worked at a tech startup. He was really into coding and video games. One day, a new guy joined the team. They bonded over a difficult coding problem they were trying to solve. As time passed, they found out they were both gay. They started going to LAN parties together and soon their friendship turned into a relationship. They would often stay up all night, playing games and sharing their dreams about future tech projects.
A story could be of two gay nerds who met at a board game convention. They were both drawn to a very complex and niche board game. As they played together, they discovered how well they complemented each other's strategies. After the convention, they exchanged numbers. They started to build a relationship around their love for board games and also their shared love for cooking. They would often cook together while waiting for new board games to arrive in the mail.
There was this gay nerd who was a brilliant computer programmer. In his office, which was filled with all kinds of geeky collectibles like Star Wars figurines, he was the only openly gay person. One day, he started a project related to creating a more inclusive online gaming community for the LGBT players. His colleagues, who at first were a bit surprised by his idea, later became very supportive as he explained how important it was for gay nerds to have a safe and inclusive space in the gaming world.