Dragon in the System

Geek Love #1

by Cindy Spencer Pape

an alternate cover edition can be found here

Computer science professor Eric Gordon has been asked to find the hacker responsible for a virus that is embezzling from university accounts. When his investigations indicate that some sort of large reptile may be living in the steam tunnels under campus, he turns to biology professor Lori Tremain for help.

Lori's life is crazy with her tenure review looming, but she's too curious and attracted to turn down Eric's request. Together, Lori and Eric start to uncover things that their scientific minds can barely imagine. Can they find the thief and still find time to fall in love? Is everything on, and under, campus what it appears? Or could there truly be a dragon in the system?

Genres: Romance, Paranormal, Dragons, Fantasy, Contemporary, Erotic Romance, M F Romance

268 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 21, 2007

About the author

Cindy Spencer Pape has been, among other things, a banker, a teacher, and an elected politician, though she swears she got better. She volunteers in environmental education, when she can fit it in around writing. She lives in Michigan with her husband, two teenage sons, a dog, a lizard, and various other small creatures, all of which are easier to clean up after than the three male humans.

Reviews

[⚜️XAR the Bookwyrm · Rating 4 out of 5]

While this was a shorter story, I loved the premise of it! I thought it was extremely unique, and one I definitely wanted more of! This was very much a geek story, and I loved the romance between Lori and Eric. The secondary characters were great and the secondary romance was nice to see as well, though I think it needed a bit more fleshing out. The villain plot was a bit rushed and wrapped up too neatly for my tastes, so between the secondary romance and this is why it lost a star in the rating. I thought it was a welcome change from the author's steampunk historical world!

[Anna · Rating 1 out of 5]

Well, I didn't finish. It sounded like something I would've liked, but I just didn't buy the main characters. And the whole thing that they are not geeks even though they're scientists (which doesn't have to be, but I don't think it needs high-lighting) and really the eating and how she can eat everything (I hate when eating is made a thing). And then the sex. There was kind of a lot, although this doesn't always bother me, I think it was more that I didn't think it that well written. Especially the phone sex scene I would've rather not read. I mean, it wasn't bad as such, more I just felt awkward. So, I just decided not to finish.

[Cindy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cindy Spencer Pape has a real knack for creating a world that starts from ours, but incorporates other magical beings and belief systems. The fact that she sets this world in urban areas and has very believable characters that interact with the magic makes an extremely enjoyable read and a wish that I could meet her characters. She takes humans with believable faults - geeks, nerds, abused kids who grow up to be fragile adults - and mixes them with others who are not quite perfect to show a world where love can conquer, grow and include friends of all species. Her dialogue is great and I love the scenes that she sets for their homes, workplaces and lairs. As I read, I've always pictured the action in my head - movies don't do the same thing for me. Ms. Pape's worlds are vivid and bright. I previously read, and have reread, her steampunk Gaslight Chronicles set in Victorian times and her Motor City series set in present day Detroit, as well as faery and other realms, and highly recommend all of her books. The characters resonate and I have her books on my watch list to make sure I read the new ones as quickly as possible.

[namericanwordcat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dragon in the System Review  Computer science professor Eric Gordon has been asked to find the hacker responsible for a virus that is embezzling from university accounts. When his investigations indicate that some sort of large reptile may be living in the steam tunnels under campus, he turns to biology professor Lori Tremain for help. Lori's life is crazy with her tenure review looming, but she's too curious and attracted to turn down Eric's request. Together, Lori and Eric start to uncover things that their scientific minds can barely imagine. Can they find the thief and still find time to fall in love? Is everything on, and under, campus what it appears? Or could there truly be a dragon in the system?
 
 
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I love a nerdy hero and a nerdy heroine and this book has book. The love story is sweet and the sexy times are yummy. The dragon sub plot is fun. I am not as thrilled with the way the villain is developed but all in all this was a very fun read. Free right now on Amazon!

[Jo Notary]

268p Blush: This is a suggestive romance (love scenes are not graphic) Book One in the Geek Love series. Computer science professor Eric Gordon has to find the hacker responsible for a virus on campus. When his investigations show some sort of reptile may be living in the steam tunnels under campus, he turns to biology professor Lori Tremain for help. Lori 19s life is crazy with her tenure review looming, but she 19s too curious and way too attracted to Eric to turn down his request. Together, Lori and Eric uncover things that their scientific minds can barely imagine, along with a passion they never expected. She doesn 19t have time for love or dragons, but adventure and romance find her anyway.

[Melindeeloo · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars -I really liked the 'geek' romance, but the dragon in the background arc didn't really do it for me - I guess I was expecting paranormal romance. Still yummy slightly nerdy (but still cute and fit) hero was enough of a plus - despite not being a dragon shifter - that I can give the rest a pass.

[Renee Rearden · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dragon in the System had a cute story line. I expected more of a paranormal edge, maybe because there was a dragon involved. But I loved the "nerdy" aspect. I was Queen of the Geeks in school, so I totally identified with Eric and Lori's story. The dragon part of the plot seemed two-dimensional and I would like to have seen a better story written for and around the dragon itself.

[Ceola · Rating 3 out of 5]

It took me awhile to read it but is was charming. A dragon is sound under one of the universities in michigan

Will try the 2nd book

[Jean · Rating 3 out of 5]

Imaginative

[Diza Permatasari · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book is... an interesting one.
well there's a mix of modern and ancient times. very imaginative since i never read anything about dragon using computer and ebay to buy meat :).

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this ebook and I got it has a "freebie" but I will be buying the others in this series.

[ReadKnitHoard · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable. A romance between two absentminded academics, with a dragon thrown in.

[Galina Sulaiman · Rating 3 out of 5]

Love a nerdy hero and heroine! Add a dragon and romance and you got me! Was a free read and was so enjoyable!

[Rachel]

*downloaded free on ARE

[Michelle]

DNR

[Sandra King · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hot and fun

One of her best books. You'll love the people and thoroughly enjoy both the humor and the hot romance. Dragons rule.