It’s fun to imagine that incredibly smart guys, called “nerds” in high school, will grow up to be rich and successful while the jocks and other popular kids will end working at a gas station. Vicki Lewis Thompson’s Nerd in Shining Armor takes this fantasy a few steps further. The nerd in question is not only brilliant, but also extremely good looking and a great lover to boot. When he and Genevieve end up on a deserted island, it doesn’t take her long to succumb. This is the chickiest of chick lit, but if you’re after escapism, you’ll enjoy being marooned with beauty and the geek.