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I've been feeling really lonely lately so I've been trying to find any romance books to distract me.

However, the only books with male heterosexual protagonists I can find are either sports romances or have "alpha male" protagonists.

Are there any books where the main character is nerdier and more relatable?

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[–] homebody@lemmy.world 2 points 5 months ago

I can't say such a book doesn't exist, but it might take some searching. Anyway, I recommend Cathy Yardley, who writes mainly nerdy characters. Role Playing is a good book with older gamer characters. I'm also really fond of Attachments by Rainbow Rowell.

I don't remember if it's specifically nerdy but Small Change by Roan Parrish rates very low on toxic masculinity.

Any subgenres you particulary like or anything else to narrow it down?