Swiped: The brand new rivals-to-lovers, slow burn, STEM rom-com

Two rivals. One bet. First to fall in love wins . . .

For Nat Lane love is predictable. Controlled. Scientific. As the founder of a high-profile dating app, she is far more comfortable working on the data behind the dates than finding love herself.

Until her infuriating, but charming, business rival, Rami, publicly challenges her data.

To prove him wrong, Nat makes a bet: she'll find her perfect match using her own app. Rami must find a date the old-fashioned way.

First to find 'the one' wins.

But as the competition heats up, so does their chemistry. Until the lines between rivalry and romance begin to blur.

Nat set out to prove love is a science. But with Rami, it might just be something far more unpredictable . . .

Tropes:

❤️ Rivals-to-lovers

❤️ Slow-burn

❤️ Heroine in STEM

❤️ Opposites attract

❤️ Grumpy x Sunshine

This heartwarming STEM romance is perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Christina Laurens, Camilla Isley, Laura Starkey and Sally Thorne's The Hating Game

Readers LOVE Swiped:

'Swiped is a breezy, clever rom-com. The STEM heroine grounds the story, the banter sizzles, and the slow burn payoff is both fun and heartwarming.'

'A super cute romance that's easy to read and will definitely make you laugh!'

'A perfect pick for readers who love smart rom-coms, STEM heroines and heroes, or stories that tackle the messy, hilarious world of dating today.'

'If you're a fan of Ali Hazelwood's STEM heroines, Christina Lauren's sparkling banter, or the exquisite pain of watching two idiots fall in love against their will . . . Swiped is a clever, sexy, laugh-out-loud, swoon-until-you're-stupid rom-com that proves formulas may get you dates - but it's the unpredictable moments that make it love.'

'This is the kind of rom-com that had me grinning from start to finish . . . A perfect pick for anyone who loves clever, STEM-smart heroines, slow-burn tension, and opposites attract romance.'

'Romance, techy intrigue, and just enough drama to keep things spicy. If you love romance with a twist, this one is worth picking up.'

'Amazing book loved the characters and plot. I couldn't stop reading, I stayed up all night.'

Author: Paula Rogers
Publisher: Choc Lit
Published: 08/27/2025
Pages: 292
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 7.81h x 5.06w x 0.73d
ISBN: 9781781899120

About the Author
Rogers, Paula: - Paula Rogers is a twice BAFTA-nominated writer in video games, journalism, film, and television. Her work in print and radio has been featured by San Francisco's KQED Public Radio, National Public Radio, the Third Coast International Audio Festival, and Salon. Her writing for screenplays and games has received awards from IndieCade, Austin Film Festival, and the Humanitas Prize. She was Lead Writer and Story Editor of the game Neo Cab, which was named one of the best titles of 2019 by the L.A. Times, The Washington Post, and Paste Magazine. She was a writer and narrative designer with Sweet Baby, Inc., a lead writer on the 2023 Tribeca award-winning game Goodbye Volcano High, and has worked on IP for Marvel, DC, and others. She is also the creator of the anti-dating app, rom-com webcomic, Blind Data, where she chronicles her dating experiences and draws the men as cats.