Next Level Love - by Shameez Patel (Paperback)

About the Book

"There are few people as shy and easily uncomfortable as Lincoln Carden, but what he lacks in confidence, he makes up for online where he's able to channel a new, more charismatic persona. And when he isn't working as a civil engineer, he's secretly hoping @pancakesareelite will log on and ask him to play something with her. Elizabeth once had it all, and then her stepfather took it away. In a desperate attempt to prove she is smarter than he thinks, she throws herself into civil engineering where she stumbles upon an online gaming server and meets @theanswerisno, who easily becomes her favorite person. Even though they've never met. Even though she has no idea what he looks like. Would she be able to identify him in real life? Because the engineering industry is small and Lincoln's firm has just hired a new graduate.."-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A woman realizes she's been secretly romancing her boss in an online game in this charming, geeky romcom that's perfect for fans of Olivia Dade.

"Delightfully nerdy, hugely charming, and a definite must-read." ―Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author of Next of Kin

Elizabeth Gordon-Bettencourt is rebuilding her life on her own terms, starting with a new internship, a shot at her dream job as a civil engineer, and a whole lot of distance from her family's drama. With her life full of change, the one constant is @theanswerisno, a charming gamer who seems to just ... get her. Even if he has no interest in meeting her in real life.

Elizabeth would feel a lot more confident about her job if her new boss wasn't so hard to read. Lincoln Carden is quiet, demanding, and adamant about avoiding small talk--especially in the office. What she doesn't know is that online, he's someone else entirely: quick, confident, and a little bit flirty. And his favorite player to team up with is @pancakesareelite, the one person who never makes him feel like he has to try too hard.

As their two worlds start to collide, Elizabeth and Lincoln start to wonder: with their careers on the line and their online friendship at risk, is a romance IRL worth it?

"Fresh and funny and filled with incredible chemistry. An inventive twist on a workplace romance, with hidden identities and a perfect slow-burn. I absolutely loved this read!" ―Naina Kumar, USA Today bestselling author of Flirting with Disaster

Review Quotes

"Delightfully nerdy, hugely charming, and a definite must-read."--Hannah Bonam-Young, New York Times bestselling author

"Nerdy perfection-- though mostly just perfection! I loved it!"
--Etta Easton, author of The Love Simulation

"Fresh and funny and filled with incredible chemistry. An inventive twist on a workplace romance, with hidden identities and a perfect slow-burn. I absolutely loved this read!"
--Naina Kumar, USA Today bestselling author of Flirting with Disaster

"A romance filled with crackling chemistry, lots of laughs, adorably sweet moments, a lovable group of friends, and two considerate characters who prove that it's possible to be loved exactly as you are. I adored this book!"--Lauren Kung Jessen, author of Yin Yang Love Song

"For anyone who's ever wanted their gaming crush to turn into their real-life soulmate, this one's for you."--Nishi J. Tuli, USA Today bestsellling author

"Readers won't want to miss this refreshingly warm workplace romance where two genuinely kind people find strength, courage, and community on a delightful journey to love."
--Therese Beharrie, author of Single Dads Club

"Shameez writes like every geek girls' dream."
--Jo Watson, author of Burning Moon

"Shameez Patel is the queen of slow-burn sexual tension, and Next Level Love brings it!" --Meredith Schorr, USA Today bestselling author of RoomMating

About the Author

Shameez Patel was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. She lives there with her husband, child, and three cats. During the day, she juggles her time between her daughter and working in STEM, but at night, she escapes to new worlds that often include magic and monsters and always have someone to fall in love with. Shameez fell in love with fiction, especially fantasy fiction, at a young age. Her parents fondly recall receiving her first handwritten story before the age of ten, titled The Treasures of Zombie Island, which surprisingly featured no zombies at all. She has been writing ever since.