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The Dating by Numbers

by Meghan Quinn · 380 pages · Published April 2020
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3.78 / 5 across 8K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

A funny, sweet Adult contemporary romance built around fake dating, spreadsheet, nerdy. 380 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
1/5
Spice
2/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Moods
Funny
Sweet
Fun
Key Tropes
Fake Dating
Spreadsheet
Nerdy
Ending
Satisfying
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Low heat (2/5) — some tension and mild scenes.

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Readers who love funny and sweet stories with fake dating and spreadsheet. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

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A funny, sweet Adult contemporary romance built around fake dating, spreadsheet, nerdy. 380 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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