Biochemistry

Kurt Maxwell, nerdy, out & outspoken, scholarship student from a poor Pennsylvania family, transfers in his junior year to a more prestigious school and is determined to do well.
When he's teamed as a lab partner with Freddie Samuelson, the studly closeted/clueless quarterback, scion of a wealthy east coast family, who shares a name with several campus buildings, friction is inevitable, and in the case of m/m fiction some sweaty wish-fulfillment fantasies.
This is a fun, if periodically incredible, romp in the hay, centered on the modern college experience. Sure there are plot glitches - (What guy gets a drivers' license without ever getting his eyes checked?\")
However, if you're in the mood for fantasy fulfillment and aren't too concerned with the elegance of the prose (or plot plausibility) then this may be the book for you.
As I was reading this I was reminded of the time I once helped an artist friend take an estate donation of \"folk art\" from the NY Met down to the Smithsonian. It was an astonishing mix of clever mixed with crude mixed with meaningful.
Somehow listening to this book reminds me of that collection. This will not be to everyone's taste but if you are the type that can see the art in it, it can be a lot of fun.
It should be noted that this is the second book in a series but can be read independently with no problem.
One purely personal sour note for me... Nick J. Russo, the narrator, in this book was tasked with recreating the voices of a number of gay men, some bone-headed jocks and even an assortment of women. His portrayal of the women and a few of the more effeminate men was border-line awkward for me as a listener.

Review posted on Books on Silver Wings blog
This is the second book in the Chemistry series, however, it can be read as a stand alone. For readers that have read Organic Chemistry, it'll be a pleasure to see Brendon and Josh again.
Kurt attends college through a scholarship sponsored by Freddie's father. Freddie, the star quarterback, needs some help from Kurt to pass his biochemistry class. When they realized they are falling for each other, they have to overcome negative opinions from their friends, the football team, and Freddie's father.
The build up of Freddie's and Kurt's romance is well written and filled with obstacles, mostly on Freddie's side. Freddie is unsure of his own sexual orientation and insecure in his identity as a football player and college student. He faces difficult decisions on how to come out to his family, his team, and the school. His father also gives him a lot of pressure (and threats) to be a football star, instead of succeeding academically. No one believes in him or encourages him to discover his potential beyond playing football until Kurt.
Kurt, on the other hand, is out and pride. The only struggles he deals with in the book are rejections from Freddie and the threat of Freddie's father revoking his scholarship. Kurt's troubles all stem from Freddie. When Freddie is still unsure of their relationship and wants to hide their relationship from the public, Kurt says no. Kurt is the stronger person and I think Freddie needs Kurt more than Kurt needs Freddie.
The only character that I was confused about is Freddie's father. He switched personalities too fast. Originally, he is against gay relationships, threatens Freddie with stopping Kurt's scholarship, and just thinks about his son as the football star. At the end, Freddie's mother \"talked\" with him and then he become so accepting. The resolution to Freddie's family tensions comes too easily and too fast.
Overall, the story is very predictable. The theme is very similar to the first book, Organic Chemistry. I still enjoyed the story and reading about Freddie coming out of the closet, but I liked the first book better.
*review copy received in exchange for an honest review*

I always read reviews before buying a book, so as not to judge a book by it's cover, and I was most astounded to read Ye Zaw O's review. Come on, get over your sexual stereotypes. I just can't believe that you would believe that a quarterback is more of a man than a nerd. Amazing! Open your eyes and look around, that butch top guy stuff only happens in porn movies. Anyway that said I will read the book and review later.

This is a awesome book but the sex scene turned me off a little. It felt wrong to me the quarterback was a bottom. Totally ruined the sex for me because I have my own view on what a man should be and that sex scene is just the complete opposite of what a quarterback should be. I would have enjoyed the book ten-fold if the sex scene turned out differently but it was a good book to read. I love how sassy Kurt is but that sex scene is just so emasculating to Freddie in my opinion. COME ON! A QUARTERBACK IS A MAN! What should be on the bottom is the nerd Kurt. This is just my opinion. Sorry for my rant but I had to get it out because it bothers to me a lot when a man doesn't take charge.

What happens when you mix a short, cute, scholarly type and the quarterback? Sparks, emotional and personal growth, and an HEA that will have you swooning.
Biochemistry is book #2 in the Chemistry novella series by Andrew Grey and I have to say, it’s a great ‘coming out’ / ‘coming of age’ story. So many I’ve read have left me feeling kinda flat and cold, but OMG I love Kurt! And watching as Freddy comes to terms with who he is, especially while under the microscope that is his life—he’s the star quarterback, after all—and dealing with his horrid father is both wonderful and heartbreaking at the same time.
Until recently I wasn’t over thrilled with reading novella length stories, but when they’re as deep and developed as Biochemistry, I’m totally won over. Oh, and yes, you get to see Josh and Brendon from book #1. I recommend this story for any that love HEAs, ‘coming out’ / ‘coming of age’ stories, or deep and passionate love, then this story is for you.
*Sex is not a focus, but when it’s had . . . it’s so powerful and sensual you want to reread that section before even finishing the book!