Code and Chemistry: A Love in Your Lunch Break Novelette by Poppy Fields
Where Science Meets Romance
One groundbreaking algorithm. Two stubborn hearts. An experiment that just might change everything.
Dr Maya Patel is a brilliant chemist with no time for distractions—especially not Alexander Shaw, the venture capitalist who once shattered her startup dreams. Now, Alexander's working in her lab, and Maya's carefully controlled life is about to get a lot messier. She knows she shouldn’t trust him, no matter how perfectly he wears those jumpers or how his late-night coding sessions turn into conversations that feel a little too... personal.
But when a breakthrough in enzyme stabilisation forces them to collaborate, Maya starts seeing a different side to Alexander—one that’s thoughtful, determined, and strangely endearing. As they work side by side, shared successes and stolen moments blur the line between professional and personal. Soon, Maya finds herself wrestling not only with the mysteries of her research but also with the chemistry sparking between her and Alexander.
Just as things are heating up, their project—and their budding relationship—hits a critical setback. With careers and hearts on the line, Maya and Alexander must decide whether the risks are worth the rewards. Can they solve the most complicated equation of all: love?
Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Helen Hoang, Code and Chemistry is a witty, heartwarming STEM romance about second chances, trust, and finding love in the unpredictable space between theory and practice.
Fall in love with Code and Chemistry, part of Poppy Fields’ Love in Your Lunch Break series—a collection of charming, bite-sized romances designed for a delicious escape.
Genre: Romance
Where Science Meets Romance
One groundbreaking algorithm. Two stubborn hearts. An experiment that just might change everything.
Dr Maya Patel is a brilliant chemist with no time for distractions—especially not Alexander Shaw, the venture capitalist who once shattered her startup dreams. Now, Alexander's working in her lab, and Maya's carefully controlled life is about to get a lot messier. She knows she shouldn’t trust him, no matter how perfectly he wears those jumpers or how his late-night coding sessions turn into conversations that feel a little too... personal.
But when a breakthrough in enzyme stabilisation forces them to collaborate, Maya starts seeing a different side to Alexander—one that’s thoughtful, determined, and strangely endearing. As they work side by side, shared successes and stolen moments blur the line between professional and personal. Soon, Maya finds herself wrestling not only with the mysteries of her research but also with the chemistry sparking between her and Alexander.
Just as things are heating up, their project—and their budding relationship—hits a critical setback. With careers and hearts on the line, Maya and Alexander must decide whether the risks are worth the rewards. Can they solve the most complicated equation of all: love?
Perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood and Helen Hoang, Code and Chemistry is a witty, heartwarming STEM romance about second chances, trust, and finding love in the unpredictable space between theory and practice.
Fall in love with Code and Chemistry, part of Poppy Fields’ Love in Your Lunch Break series—a collection of charming, bite-sized romances designed for a delicious escape.
Genre: Romance
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