This was a quick and cute sport/stem romance without any spice but the chemistry, story and characters makes up for it really good.

The chemistry between the main characters is good and their stories of old flames/ex-lovers was relatable in one way or another.

Only thing I felt missing was more focus on the stem and sport.
If you want a romance book with no spice but still a bit steamy with what feels like a story that easily could be a bit true. Now I am looking forward for what the next book is gonna be about.

I wanted to like this book, but it felt too mediocre. The pacing was pretty decent up until the first sex scene, but I only kept reading to get to that point because the writing felt sophomoric, and the characters felt flat and uninteresting. The book as a whole felt very paint-by-numbers formulaic, even for a romance book that understandably follows the expected tropes and formulas. I do expect that of romance and enjoy it usually, but there need to be characters that I actually care about and something that really drives the story, and that just wasn't here.

This was such a cute & easy read! I would love to read more from this author! This reminded me slightly of Ali Hazelwood just because we love a woman in STEM - even if they’re a little nerdy it’s still so fun!

It wasn't a bad novella, it was good, the story whoever i entered thinking it was a romance book, but it was more like a women's fiction (it's on me since it's on the category tags) anyway what was disappointing to me was how the cover gave me stem vibes and what was actually stem was very short, however i loved the character development and the love story.

Stacey Kinsella is a high school chemistry teacher who is unlucky in love. Reece Caldwell is the new head coach for the high school football team who gets a Luke warm welcome from the town. Sparks fly between the pair. Off-The-Charts Chemistry is book one in the Smart is Seriously Sexy series where brains, quips, and a fair amount of brawn’s converge in and out of the classroom.

As someone who grew up in a small town in Texas, Friday Night Lights is really a thing. What Reece had to deal with in this book was so frustrating, but I know unfortunately it actually happens. I really enjoyed this sports/STEM romance. Reece and Stacey were so cute together and had chemistry. As a fellow educator, I also found that I enjoyed reading a book set in a school with teachers as the MCs.

Thank you to Netgalley and Publishers for giving me a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

2.5/3

Stacey, local Chemistry teacher, is sworn off men until the very handsome Coach Caldwell arrives and they immediately hit it off. But Coach is having issues settling into town which threatens to stop his and Stacey’s relationship progressing.

I liked the general idea of this story, but the writing style isn’t one I particularly gelled with. It’s quite repetitive, especially the phrase ‘that devellish grin’. It’s very insta love, they talk about settling down with each other after one date. It’s also a bit old fashioned in some of the ways it talks about the appearance of both MCs and the obsession with having children. There’s also a fair amount of unprofessionalism from both Stacey and Coach in this book which is really hard to get one’s head around. It wraps up very quickly, but I was intrigued enough to read most of it in a day to see what happened.

It’s definitely not a match for other popular STEM novellas, it’s a very limited amount of STEM included.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest opinion.

Off-the-Charts Chemistry is a lighthearted, fun romance read. Though branded as a STEM romance, it also lives in the sports romance world and blurs the lines between. Growing up in a small football town, this book felt familiar. The family drama, the school drama, the "date your coworker" drama is all very much a real experience, and it made this book and easy homey read for me.

That said, I think the writing style left a little to be desired. There were parts where I wasn't sure of the point of view. Miles jumped around a little confusingly. I feel like there should have been more transitions between chapters and scenes within the chapters.

I enjoyed the time spent reading this one. There is a little spice, contained to a single chapter, but there's a bit of a slow burn up to it, but it is not necessarily a focal point of the plot.
3/5⭐
2/5 🌶️

A Super fluffy high school teacher/football coach romance. Nothing too extraordinary about the story, but it was a quick fun read! Overall, a bit too surface level for my liking. 3 stars.

This is a fun small town romance!, Stacey is the high school chemistry teacher and she has an instant attraction to Reece, the new school football coach. The attraction is definitely not one sided. As their relationship develops Reece is also in a major conflict that could cost him his job. He definitely wants to stay in town and is determined not to let his enemies win. Stacey is also trying to help him behind the scenes. The secondary characters are interesting and I’m glad to hear we will see them again as this is the first book in a series.

I loved this!! Such a cute and easy read that was fast paced. I loved the *wink* chemistry between the MCs & how quirky Stacey was!

Seeing a character who doesn't have a high opinion of themself through their lover's POV has to be the best thing ever! Stacey is a chemistry teacher. She appears to be a good teacher and can get work done. But because of some terrible relationships, she doesn't think of herself as attractive or desirable. And then reading her through 'hot' Coach Caldwell's POV was just amazing.

I feel like this book ticks all of the boxes to be a great read for most audiences. There's opposites attract with a science-y FMC and a sportsy MMC. It's got a guaranteed HEA, and it's super easy to read! Not that it lacks depth, because Reece's plotline with high school politics and the harsh reality of the sports world was interesting to read.

The small-town setting- with of course the school- was super cozy. The initial chapters have a whole sightseeing thing with Reece being new to the area and that was so much fun. I can't wait to see what's next in the "Smart is Seriously Sexy" series.

Many thanks to NetGalley and the author for a complimentary e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.

– It has the cute and nerdy elements that I love!

I love how Stacey is written, a woman in STEM, and her love for chemistry which led to her self-made perfume is just so lovable. Plus she has the attentive Reece who would always give her attention, and I quote him: “You have my undivided attention.”

Stacey’s friends are also very lovely and I wish to have their books next (Morgan and Luke might be a cute couple). While I found some repetitive phrases and unnecessary descriptions, I still found this book to be a fun and quick read. Highly recommend this to those who love women in STEM and sports romance with spicy tension!

I loved this Opposites attract Rom-Com. The hot chemistry teacher Stacy and the single football coach Reece. This was so good! I enjoyed this book
I just reviewed Off-the-Charts Chemistry by Christine Miles. #OfftheChartsChemistry #NetGalley
[NetGalley URL]

Absolutely loved this book!

The authors writing style is amazing!

I look forward to reading more from them!

I love a good story featuring women in STEM and this one really hit the mark. The story is about Stacey who is a chemistry teacher, and Reece, a football coach at the same high school. Stacey has not really been that lucky in the love department, and she's come to accept it just might not be for her and she puts forth her focus on her job and the other aspects of her life. When Reece catches her in a bit of an embarrassing situation, the sparks fly off the charts between these two. Stacey is instantly attracted to him, but she doesn't believe a guy like Reece would fall for a nerdy girl like her. Reece is new to the school, and can't really afford to be distracted, but he can't seem to get his mind off Stacey. As the two start to get closer, there is some high school politics that come into play that could affect Reece's career.
A fun, cute, and easy read with likable characters that I was immediately endeared to! The story gave off sweet, small-town vibes and gave me all the feels and left me with a smile on my face. A charming romance that I am glad to have had the opportunity to read.
My thanks to Netgalley for providing a complimentary copy. This is my honest and voluntary opinion.

I always love stories with unlikely couples, like Stacy and Reece.
I loved Stacy’s journey of growth and how Reece played a part in it but wasn’t central to her changes.
I loved how she showed up for him, helping him when everything seemed to be working against him.
I loved Stacy’s friends and how much they supported her. Such a cute, fun, read.

It was mostly ok, a bit predictable but fun enough and cute enough that it made for an entertaining read, sad it specifically lacked chemistry for me I was expecting a lot more with that title.

thank you NetGalley for this ARC opportunity

This book was serving cuteness. I was giggling and kicking my feet at several different points in this novel :)

A chemistry teacher who fears dying alone with two cats and a sports coach who wants a second chance but also has an ex-wife and secrets.

What a beautiful and amazing love story. I love nerd and sports stories like this, when two come together that are pretty obviously different.

Have fun reading for yourself!

‘Off-The-Charts Chemistry’ is a fun, interesting and slightly spicy novel about Chemistry teacher Stacey, who has had a string of terrible boyfriends since her college days, and recently-divorced town newbie American Football Coach Reece. If you enjoy dual POV, workplace romance this one is for you!

I liked how well the author articulates the insecurities felt by Stacey, but also gets across her love of the subject she teaches and how wonderful she is as a teacher. The book also contained strong female friendships between Stacey and her three closest girlfriends and I loved how they encouraged and lifted each other up! Reece’s dogs were also a very cute and welcome addition.

I found Reece’s thoughts a little repetitive (there were only so many times I wanted to read about how “smart and sexy” he thought Stacey was…) though maybe that’s how men’s minds work! In addition, high school Football team politics isn’t really a topic that interested me and I personally would have preferred the novel if it spent more time discussing chemistry and less time focussed on sport. I’m sure fans of American Football or those who have fond memories of high school sports would really enjoy the relationships between Reece and his Assistant Coaches and team!

For me this was an enjoyable three star read! I know there’s a sequel coming and I’ll be there for the female empowerment and fun setting.

I received a free review copy from the publisher in exchange for my honest unedited feedback.