Stuck with You

Stuck with You follows Dr. Sadie Mitchell, a NASA engineer who finds herself trapped in an elevator with her professional nemesis, Erik Nowak. The setting is a research facility where both scientists work on rival projects. The forced proximity situation brings long-simmering tensions to the surface, as Sadie and Erik must confront their complex history and professional rivalry. Their time stuck together reveals layers to their relationship that neither expected to discover. The novella blends workplace dynamics, scientific pursuits, and interpersonal conflict into a focused narrative about connection and understanding. Questions of trust, professional reputation, and personal vulnerability emerge through their encounter. The story explores themes of scientific ambition and workplace competition, while examining how initial impressions and assumptions can mask deeper truths about human relationships. The elevator setting serves as both literal and metaphorical space for transformation.

Readers call the novella a quick, entertaining romance with enemies-to-lovers tension between two scientists. Many note it works well as a standalone despite being part of a series. Liked: - Strong banter between main characters - Science-focused setting feels authentic - Pacing keeps story moving - Female lead's personality and career focus - Length perfect for single sitting Disliked: - Plot feels rushed in places - Some found the conflict resolution too neat - Several readers wanted more character development - A few felt it was too similar to author's other works "The chemistry between them leaps off the page" - Goodreads reviewer "Needed 100 more pages to feel complete" - Amazon reviewer Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (42,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (5,800+ ratings) BookBub: 4.3/5 (1,200+ ratings) Most readers recommend it for fans of STEM romance and those seeking a quick romantic read.

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🔬 Like many of Ali Hazelwood's works, "Stuck with You" features STEM professionals as main characters, drawing from her own experience as a neuroscience professor. 💘 This novella was originally released as an audio-first exclusive before being published in print format as part of "The STEMinist Novellas" collection. 🏢 The story's elevator setting was inspired by a real incident at the University of Chicago where two researchers were trapped in an elevator together. 📚 "Stuck with You" is part of a trio of interconnected novellas, alongside "Under One Roof" and "Below Zero," each following different women in STEM fields. 🌟 The book helped popularize the "forced proximity" romance trope in STEM-themed romance novels, creating a new subgenre that blends academic settings with romantic comedy elements.