Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC of Off the Charts Chemistry.

This was a very sweet romance. As both main characters are teachers(as well as almost all of the supporting characters), it feels like the perfect back to school read.

I enjoyed following the relationship between Reece and Stacey. I think they both showed growth throughout the book. I would recommend this to anyone looking for a happy romance.

I loved this book! Oh my! It has humor, spice, and love. Stacey and Reece are just perfect. They had a connection from the start with him walking in on her!
Stacey is a chemistry teacher, quiet, hates sports, and a nerd.
Reece is handsome, sexy, sporty, and a football coach - Stacey’s least favorite sport.
I loved all of Stacey’s friends and the principle of the school. I didn’t like the other coach or his ex wife. The way the other coach and athletic director behaved was the most frustrating part of the book.
I loved that it didn’t have the typical drama of some type of break up. They remained strong in their relationship up the very start.
This was a cute, short story. I would most definitely read more from this author and will more than likely read this story again.

🧪Review(IMO): This is the perfect read for fall. Especially, with football season coming up. It's an easy and quick read. I love how the author goes into great detail about the background of not only the main characters but even the side characters. You really get to know some of the struggles the characters are facing or have faced. There are spicy scenes, nothing crazy. That I thoroughly enjoyed. I found myself tearing up once in this book. I LOVED the humorous chemistry quotes/jokes. I hope she adds more in the rest of this series!
This has a great storyline however, I wanted more from this book. A book with chemistry in the title, I felt like there was little to no chemistry to these characters.The book and the relationship that evolves just felt a little rushed to me. Just a little more emotion and thoughts on how the characters felt, would give this story the boost it needs. Keeping in mind that this is the very first book in the series. So with that being said, I'm expecting the future books to exceed my expectations. This book does give you a realistic feel on everyday adult relationships. It covers how bullying can happen not just with kids but parents can play a part in this as well.
All in all, this book is a still a good read. Id recommend adding this to your TBR this fall. Grab a blanket, maybe a nice warm cup of coffee and relive some of your favorite moments of highschool. ❤️ ☕
⭐3.5/5

This was a quick, sweet romance that was perfect for over a weekend. I really liked both of our leads and I also liked the setting. I wish there was more workplace romances taking place in schools! One of the key things I really enjoyed about this book was that there was no miscommunication trope or third act break up. The story had a conflict but the couple worked as a team to solve it. That was a refreshing change!

I was happy to see Stacey being wholly herself throughout the book, she was her nerdy, quirky ( but not cringe) self and Reece and her friends supported her and love her for it. It was nice to see that. I’m looking forward to reading the other books in this series when they come out.

Thanks to NetGalley, Sealed With A Swoon Books LLC, and the author Christine Miles for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

Stacie is a chemistry teacher in a small town in Colorado that has been unlucky in love so far. Reece is the new good-looking football coach. She definitely finds him attractive but good-looking sports guys don't fall for nerdy women... or do they?
I loved reading this small-town love story. I liked the characters and the setting and I found the story to be absolutely believable. I thoroughly enjoyed reading the bpok and am already looking forward to the next book in the series.

Off-the-Charts Chemistry by Christine Miles takes readers beyond the laboratory into a world where chemistry extends beyond equations. The tale revolves around Stacey Kinsella, a relatable small-town chemistry teacher, and Reece Caldwell, a football coach seeking redemption. Miles expertly crafts their story with authenticity and charm.

Stacey's relatable journey of self-perception, along with Reece's entrance into her life, forms a catalyst for personal growth. Miles avoids clichés, creating endearing characters, especially Stacey, who stands out as a genuine book-loving and witty individual. The book beautifully portrays the unexpected connection between the protagonists, showcasing mature communication and eschewing miscommunication tropes. While the pacing is commendable, the swift conclusion leaves room for wanting more character development.

Despite occasional writing hiccups, the strength of Stacey's character captivates readers, making the book a celebration of intelligence and genuine connection. Off-the-Charts Chemistry is a heartwarming blend of science, love, and self-discovery that resonates with readers, leaving them with a renewed appreciation for the chemistry of relationships.

This is such a cute romance and that’s coming from a chemist! I love seeing women in science so the second I saw a chemistry teacher, I wanted to read this book. It’s a pretty quick read, but is a really easy read too with an interesting plot. Some parts are a little repetitive, especially in the first few chapters, but once the story gets going it’s much better. Naturally, there are some really cheesy moments, both in the classroom and outside. The nerdy typecast gets a bit too stereotypical at times, but doesn’t cross over into being offensive stereotypes. There is small-town football thrown together with chemistry and both main characters have cute banter. The romance moves a bit quickly, but all the pieces of the story come together quite well. Most of the supporting characters are written well too and I can tell this is the start of a cute series. If you need a cute and lighthearted read, this is an adorable option! 4⭐️, 2🌶

A funny and cozy book. I really loved how it felt so normal, two people meet, date, and fall in love. It wasn't trying to hard to be something it wasn't and was done well.

I loved the speed of the book, not being too fast or too slow. The characters were written well, with lots of depth to them. I also enjoyed the fact that it was not excessively long.

It was so so good
Chemistry teacher & sports coach🤭💗
Totally devoured this book. The characters were amazing 🤩

3.75 stars

After a terrible slew of no-good boyfriends, small-town chemistry teacher Stacey Kinsella has sworn of men for the time being. When disgraced football coach Reece Caldwell shows up at her school to take control of the school's lackluster football team, she's seriously considering giving up her ban. With forces from inside and out trying to drive a wedge between the two of them, will Stacey and Reece manage to navigate the treacherous social hierarchy of small-town teachers and make it?

I love these cute stories so much, and I absolutely ADORE no miscommunication and third act break up for once, it was very refreshing. The build-up to the romance was really well done, it straddled the line between slow- and fast burn quite nicely. Once these two teachers cross that threshold, however, things go super fast, and the book is over before I could get used to them being together. The plot, which had been going quite slowly, suddenly went into warp speed. It was a very satisfying end in terms of plot, but I felt it went quite fast

The writing was a bit awkward here and there, and the book could've done with an (other?) editor to check for punctuation and word-choice, and sometimes it was bad enough to pull me out of the story. But the character of Stacey was lovely enough to make me want to continue. Her duality in her self-consciousness and badassery was really intriguing and I could have read more of her, for sure!

All in all, I enjoyed myself, while wishing the book was better than it was. The potential was definitely there!

This book is the ideal small town romance with two main characters that have previously been unlucky in love finding it with each other.I like that the "drama" within the book had nothing to do with the main characters relationship and that there was no third act break up.

A very wholesome read overall<3


Thank you Netgalley, the publisher and the author for the E-arc of this book.

This is a relaxing, cute contemporary romance with characters you want to root for! I enjoyed the intelligence behind Stacey and the supportive nature Reece exhibits throughout the book. I appreciate that there wasn’t a third act break up and the relationship was genuinely healthy and without drama. However, nothing really makes Off the Charts Chemistry stand out among all the other light hearted romance novels out there. There are way too many times the two main characters “gazes snapped together” - to the point I was sick of reading that exact line by the end. This is adorable and wholesome, but unfortunately, not groundbreaking or unique.

Off-the-Charts Chemistry is a nice feel-good romance, satisfying enough for a light read.

I liked the characters and the small town setting: Reese is such a good man, and Stacey was very interesting, and they made a lovely couple! However, I wish there would have been a bit more of will-they-won't-they, or that we could have explored her insecurities or his initial reluctance to engage in a relationship. I feel like most of the plot was driven by external factors relating to football and his career, and I missed exploring the characters and their relationship, and maybe even Stacey having her own subplot...

I reminded me of other books about women in STEM and teachers romance, so it might be liked by readers of Olivia Dade and Ali Hazelwood. The pub date seems good for the book, too, since it does have a strong back-to-school, summer-to-fall vibe.

In all, though cute and cozy, it felt a bit flat, and that some further editing could have made it really memorable.

3.5 stars! a slow start, but a cute and cosy book. Definitely what I needed after getting stuck with a few DNFs before!

I would be lying if I said this book didn't have me giggling and kicking my feet with a huge smile on my face throughout! I didn't know I needed a Reece Caldwell and Stacey Kinsella in my life until right NOW!

Not only was Reece completely down to earth, and extremely charming, he was also attentive, kind, affectionate and downright SWOON-WORTHY. 😍 Never in my life did I think the words "You have my undivided attention" would make me almost scream with giddiness!

I also absolutely loved him and Stacey together! Their relationship is a perfect mix between flirty, teasing, and loving. I think they definitely outdid Sex in the Mountains and The Perfect Margarita by a longshot 😅😊

Last but not least, I was pleased to find out that it was not just Reece and Stacey's relationship that I loved, it was the friendships and the character growth as well. If anything, the only thing this book did to not get 4 stars from me, was the fact that it in my opinion I think I would have loved to see Reece and Stacey's relationship where they had more time for each other, to go on more dates and to explore their chemistry (albeit we know they have a TON of that) more, so that everything didn't feel like a "love at first sight" kind of vibe, although who are I kidding, sometimes I love those.

All-in-all, if you're looking for a feel-good, giggly, fast-paced, small-town romance book, make sure you buy this one as soon as it comes out on September 26th! 💙

Off-the-charts Chemistry was cute, and I respect that this was an ARC, however, while I liked the characters and enjoyed the romance, it felt flat. There was minimal conflict in the main romantic leads, and the female lead lacked depth. I have to admit, this review was colored by the fact that I was constantly distracted by the poor grammar. I'm not sure if the book has gone to editing yet, but I was frustrated by tense changes, pronoun issues, and incorrect possessions. It's possible that I would have enjoyed the book more if those issues were addressed.

I have a degree in chemistry and grew up in a football-loving town, so this book was pretty much written for me. I didn’t mind that it was more football than chemistry (and by that, I’m talking about both the science aspect and the feelings between Reece and Stacey). It was a quick, sweet, feel-good read that I consider time well spent.

4 ⭐ || 2.5 🌶
Sporty. Sexy. Science-y. Steamy.

High school chemistry teacher Stacey Kinsella SWEARS that she’s destined to become an old, chronically single cat lady after several failed relationships—that is until the arrival of hot new head football coach Reece Caldwell. "Maybe...just maybe...quantum physics' law of attraction had finally started to work in her favor".

After an awkward classroom meet-cute, this seemingly odd pair instantly hit it off, igniting some…dare I say….chemistry between the two?! Stacey and Reece are very quickly thrown into the drama that is high school politics, kindling a new relationship, and the ghosts of Reece’s past.

"Ten percent coffee with forty-five percent science nerd and forty-five percent sexy high school football coach had resulted in chemistry" 💕
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Quite honestly the plot was more about the mechanics of football than science, but overall it was an enjoyable read! I look forward to reading the future books in this series. On a rather personal note, the story itself was extra heartwarming because it mirrors a lot of my relationship. As a working woman in STEM, with a husband who dreams of coaching football, the plot of OTCC was very close to my own reality. It very accurately represented just how cutthroat the world of sports can be and how spouses can make or break their partner's career based on their support (or lack thereof).

Thanks to NetGalley and Sealed With a Swoon Books LLC for the e-arc in exchange for an honest review!

3.5 Good read on a fall rainy day.

I am normally not a big fan of insta-love, but how it is done with Reece falling for Stacey first made it enjoy it a little more than usual. I loved Stacey's group of friends and hope that each of them get their own story throughout the series. The world building of the small town vibe is there with the quirky side characters, but their are still characters that you know in real life also. I feel this book is a cozy read for the fall with the back to school and football vibes.