Popular, sexy actress Zoe Tarleton desperately needs lawyer Flynn Granger...to teach her how to be a nerd! Tired of the brainless, sex-pot portrayals she's known for, Zoe has her eye on the role of a lifetime, but doubts anyone in Hollywood will take her seriously. She comes up with the idea of one-on-one tutoring from her lawyer, in the unlikely named town of Long Shaft, California. Unable to resist, Flynn agrees to her plan, but only with the stipulation he be allowed to explain to his fiancée what they're doing.

In Long Shaft, Zoe's high school friend has taken care of everything, arranging for them to stay in a secluded cabin deep in the heart of Bigfoot Country. Flynn soon finds himself enjoying being Zoe's nerd coach, especially after they begin acting out the R-rated script! However, someone is unhappy with the incognito couple's presence. Accidents begin to happen, and the list of culprits is lengthy.

Ms. Thompson has another hit with GONE WITH THE NERD, the latest in her popular Nerd series. Humor and sensuality abound, Flynn and Zoe are terrific foils for one another, and the supporting characters, including Bigfoot, add much to the plot. The identity of the would-be killer was no surprise to me, but that didn't keep me from enjoying the story.