Gamer Girls

The last thing a broken girl needs is perfection.Love isn't something Dez has time for. Simply staying alive is too much work. Even worse, the thing trying to get her is something she can't outrun: her own dark thoughts. Three years after the incident, she's only getting worse. Even the thought of casually brushing up against another person triggers her panic attacks, yet everyone says she should be fine.They call her a survivor, but this feels more like a downward spiral - until a random encounter brings her face to face with the one person who might understand. Chance needs a miracle, and he's decided she's the only thing that can save his crumbling game company. Her, the broken girl with way too many issues.She agrees to help but has three conditions. First, no one will touch her - ever. Second, no drug tests, because she won't pass. Third, when she's done, he won't try to stop her from quitting. Those are her rules, and to Dez, this isn't just a game.Except he has his own problem. Chance needs contact to feel whole, and she can't handle the idea of being touched. There's no way this situation can work. Plus, if her secrets come out, she won't be the miracle he needs.But can her flaws finally help?Or is this game over?~~~The Gamer Girls series features strong women and the men who love them. Knowledge about gaming and/or gamer culture is not necessary to enjoy this story. Graphic language and situations that are suitable for a mature audience are included. FLAWED is a standalone novel that moves forward a larger story.~~~NOTE: There are some situations in this book that may be triggering for some readers. Please check the front of the book for the 'Potentially Sensitive Content' page for further details.~~~*Flawed is book 1 in the complete Gamer Girls series.**The following series are interconnected and contain crossovers. They can be read in any order:Gamer Girls by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxA Flawed Series by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxShades of Trouble by Kitty Cox

WINNER TAKES ALL Travel blogger Gwen Williams is about to live the dream-competing in the annual Annual Explorers of Islay competition. She's up against some stiff competition, namely legendary gamer and four-time champ Cody McKay. The seriously buff hottie and shameless flirt is going all-out to seduce her. That's when Gwen lays her cards on the table: She never, ever mixes gaming with romance . . . until resisting Cody becomes a losing proposition. As Gwen gives in to temptation, everything's in play for a major heartache. With the rounds heating up and players eliminated, she knows she's gambling a lot more than a seat at the final table in Vegas. But Cody's kisses promise more than a fleeting romance. If she plays her cards right, Gwen just might walk off with the championship and the man of her dreams.

Thirteen-year-old Natalie lives a double life. By day, she's an average eighth grader at Golden Trails Middle. At night, she's Gnat112, a streamer for her favorite video game, Alienlord. But when the new girl moves in next door, will Natalie's double life be revealed? Natalie has a secret. She's a gamer. By day, Natalie is an average eighth grade student. At night, she's Gnat112! Living a double life is hard . . . and keeping a secret from your friends is even harder. In this illustrated middle grade book (the first of an all-new series, Gamer Girls), Natalie and her three BFFs learn to navigate the gamer world together, one girl at a time. This series is a great read for gamers and gamer enthusiasts of all kinds. Plus, there's the occasional middle school drama . . . if only Natalie could battle math teachers like video game aliens!

She's willing to fight for what she wants, she just has to figure out what that is.Riley's single-mindedness usually gets her into trouble. More than that, she hates losing, so when the horse farm she inherited from her late parents can't keep going, she knows she has to do something. A well-timed invitation to a gaming convention is just what she needs for her second chance.She used to be known as CareBear, but she left that name behind when she was slut-shamed out of the scene. That doesn't mean she's given up, though. Riley's not the kind of girl to quit. No, with her neon dreads, a few tattoos, and a chip on her shoulder the size of the draft horses she loves so much, she'll just cuss a little louder and double down.Because she's in this to win - both the farm and the games - not to meet a man. Especially not one who thinks he's better than her, because in these circles, guys like him are usually out to destroy every woman who tries to break into the industry. That makes this a challenge she can't turn down. After all, she doesn't care about anyone's opinion but her own - and proving that she won't be chased off.She just didn't expect this guy to be so… Sexy? Understanding? Amazing!Void is everything she's ever wanted. He's also her competition, so if she wants to save the family farm, she can't get distracted by his ripped body, sultry smile, or those sweet words that are quickly destroying the anger that got her this far. She's seen that trick used too many times before.Everyone else may be playing a game, but Riley?She's fighting for something much bigger -The gamer girls.~~~The Gamer Girls series features strong women and the men who love them. Knowledge about gaming and/or gamer culture is not necessary to enjoy this story. Graphic language and situations that are suitable for a mature audience are included. CHALLENGE ACCEPTED is a standalone novel which moves forward a larger story.~~~NOTE: There are some situations in this book that may be triggering for some readers. Please check the front of the book for the 'Potentially Sensitive Content' page for further details.~~~*Challenge Accepted is book 2 in the complete Gamer Girls series.**The following series are interconnected and contain crossovers. They can be read in any order:Gamer Girls by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxA Flawed Series by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxShades of Trouble by Kitty Cox

RISK EVERYTHING . . . Holly has taken herself out of the dating game since breaking up with her cheating, thieving ex. She barely notices Marc, who comes into the game store every week, hoping to get her attention. Her friends insist it's time to take on a new role, to leave Quiet Holly behind and embrace her inner flirt. And on paper, Marc's great: cute, funny, and a hardcore gamer just like Holly is. Then there's Nathan. He's everything twenty-eight-year-old Holly wants...except he's also her friend's father. Absolutely off-limits. But as she and Nathan playtest a new legacy game together, they're growing closer. The game is complex and intriguing, and there's no way to know how choices will pan out. What seems like a good idea could lead to disaster...or sweet victory. But in gaming, as in love, sometimes you have to roll the dice and take your chance . . .

Gamer Girls are four besties who prove that girls can game! But when a new game comes out, it's not a hit with everyone. Maybe they should stick to video game battles instead of middle school arguments! Celia, Natalie, Lucy, and Jess are the Gamer Girls-four gamers devoted to showing that girls can game, too. They stream together every Friday night and they're also BFFs. Celia is the artsy, creative one of the group, so it's no surprise when she starts designing merch for their new club. But when she falls in love with a new, cozy game called Monster Village, it's a far cry from her friends' action-packed battle royales. Can the Gamer Girls find common ground, or is their new club doomed? In this second illustrated book of the all-new series, Gamer Girls,four friends navigate the video game world and the middle school world . . . if only they could solve drama like defeating monsters! This series is perfect for teens and tween readers who love video games.

Online, you can be anyone you want. If only real life was that simple.Kate's determined to learn how to be an independent woman. For too long, she's let herself be pushed around - sometimes literally - by men. For the first time in her life, she finally has control of her own decisions.Too bad it's never that easy.Her goals are simple: get a job and build a life she can be proud of. That's it. The problem is that no matter how much she tells herself she's better off alone, she can't help but feel something for the deep voice she talks to every night in her favorite game. Knowing he lives on the other side of town isn't helping. It wouldn't take much to fall for this guy. He's perfect.So is the man who works across the hall.He's not her boss. He just owns the company she works for. Not only is he rich, charming, and sexy, he's also real, unlike her gamer guy - and for some reason, he's taken an interest in her. But falling for him would be a bad idea. After all, they work together. Still, no girl in her right mind would refuse someone who looks that good in a suit.Except she's not the only one with secrets.Some things are supposed to remain online, yet when her job sends her to a gaming convention to represent the company, she knows it won't stay that way. Secrets are about to come out. Lives could be destroyed.And the ones that will hurt the most aren't hers.~~~The Gamer Girls series features strong women and the men who love them. Knowledge about gaming and/or gamer culture is not necessary to enjoy this story. Graphic language and situations that are suitable for a mature audience are included. VIRTUAL REALITY is a standalone novel which moves forward a larger story. ~~~NOTE: There are some situations in this book that may be triggering for some readers. Please check the front of the book for the 'Potentially Sensitive Content' page for further details.~~~*Virtual Reality is book 3 in the complete Gamer Girls series.**The following series are interconnected and contain crossovers. They can be read in any order:Gamer Girls by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxA Flawed Series by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxShades of Trouble by Kitty Cox

Love's All about Timing . . . At twenty-eight, Shannon has yet to fall in love. Which is fine, since she'd rather spend her evenings creating games than swiping right or going on awkward blind dates. Right now though, she has two little problems. First, she's stuck for a new game idea. Second, the only candidate in her roommate search is Tyler, the gaming buddy who's long had an unrequited crush on her. It should be awkward. But when Tyler moves in, the situation doesn't go at all the way Shannon expected. Between helping her deal with coworkers and fixing the bugs in her latest game, Tyler's proving to be damn near perfect. Except for the fact that he's falling for someone else. . . Maybe Shannon has already forfeited her turn. Maybe she's playing for nothing but heartache. But the best games have endings you can never predict . . .

The Gamer Girls love playing their newest racing video game, Fast Pursuit Horizon, together. But what happens when Lucy's cousin comes to visit and throws every thing out of control? This is the third book in the illustrated Gamer Girls series! Lucy is the newest member of the Gamer Girls. She loves her new school, her family, and her friends, but she misses her old life in California, too. After unsuccessfully trying to convince her parents to let her visit California, they decide to bring her aunt and cousin Jordan to HER! +10 XP for awesome parents. Unfortunately, Jordan's presence causes a stir with the Gamer Girls . . . suddenly, like Lucy's race car in her newest video game obsession Fast Pursuit Horizon, she feels totally OUT OF CONTROL! In this third book of the series Gamer Girls, four friends navigate the video game world and the middle school world . . . if only they could solve drama as easily as they defeat monsters! This series is perfect for readers who love video games. Out of Control includes 25 black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Some things are worth fighting for.Riley's life is better than it's ever been before. She has the love of her life, a family made from those she cares about, an adorable "little" rescue dog, and even her horse business is doing pretty good. Everything is great. Everything is wonderful. At least on the surface.But an online hate group has her in their crosshairs. She's made a fool of them too many times, and now they're out for blood. The literal kind, not the virtual stuff. When they say they want to "frag" her, they aren't talking about online kills in a video game. Now, the threats have moved to real life – with real guns.While she has an army of friends willing to fight beside her, she wasn't ready for this. She'd prepared for some bullying. Maybe a few more embarrassing stories to come out. But this?Real people are being hurt. People she cares about might be next. Picking a fight online is one thing, but is her need to prove that women deserve respect really worth taking a risk this big?Someone's going to get hurt.And she's terrified it won't be her.~~~The Gamer Girls series features strong women and the men who love them. Knowledge about gaming and/or gamer culture is not necessary to enjoy this story. Graphic language and situations that are suitable for a mature audience are included.~~~NOTE: There are some situations in this book that may be triggering for some readers. Please check the front of the book for the 'Potentially Sensitive Content' page for further details.~~~*Fragged is book 4 in the complete Gamer Girls series.**The following series are interconnected and contain crossovers. They can be read in any order:Gamer Girls by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxA Flawed Series by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxShades of Trouble by Kitty Cox

Jess, Celia, Nat, and Lucy are the Gamer Girls-four BFFs who game together. In this fourth book of the exciting series, the friends discover a new game at a local arcade, Dance Dance Rhythms. (Okay, maybe it's not that new. In fact, it's a little retro.) But mistakes happen and it's up to Jess to put them right, or else her mom's dreams could be CRUSHED. This is the fourth book in the popular Gamer Girls series, for fans of The Babysitter's Club AND Pokemon! Jess never thought she'd be a gamer. The posters in her bedroom are dedicated to Naomi Osaka and Misty Copeland, not video game streamers. But ever since joining the Gamer Girls squad, Jess has learned a TON about video games. One evening, Jess discovers something wonderful... sitting in her parents' guest room is a brand-new, sealed Dance Dance Rhythms game from the '90s! What's more, if she trades it in at the local game store, she can get a NEW game. But trading it might not have been the best idea... and Jess might have to risk it all in order to get it back. Can Jess keep going at her fast pace, or will she need a new rhythm? In this fourth book of the popular Gamer Girls series, four friends navigate the video game world and the middle school world... if only they could solve drama as easily as they defeat monsters! Gamer Girls: Retro Rhythms celebrates history, family, Black Girl Magic, and the 10th anniversary of legalized queer and gay marriage in the United States (Jess has two moms). This series is perfect for readers who love video games. Retro Rhythms includes 30 black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Even heroes need to be saved sometimes.Special Agent Jason Raige is a complete failure as an FBI agent, but it wasn't like they gave him a choice. He could serve his country or sit in a military prison. He chose to serve. Now, they have him on a case that's impossible to solve.Still, he won't give up. Catching these bastards is the only way he knows to keep his own demons at bay. The doctors call it PTSD. He calls it living hell. Even worse, the only one he can talk to about it is his service dog.Until he meets her.All of this was supposed to be a boring side mission, and even speaking to her is crossing so many lines, but he doesn't care. Fuck the rules. Finally, he's found someone who makes him feel whole. He knows he should stay away, but this time, he can change the story. He can finally stop things before it's too late.But doing so will break him.And there's not a whole lot left to put back together.~~~The Gamer Girls series features strong women and the men who love them. Knowledge about gaming and/or gamer culture is not necessary to enjoy this story. Graphic language and situations that are suitable for a mature audience are included. COLLATERAL DAMAGE is a standalone novel which moves forward a larger story. ~~~NOTE: There are some situations in this book that may be triggering for some readers. Please check the front of the book for the 'Potentially Sensitive Content' page for further details.~~~*Collateral Damage is book 5 in the complete Gamer Girls series.**The following series are interconnected and contain crossovers. They can be read in any order:Gamer Girls by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxA Flawed Series by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxShades of Trouble by Kitty Cox

When you have nothing else to lose, you have everything to gain.Rhaven grew up hiding behind the keys of a computer or the controller of a console. It was easier than trying to face the real world. Out there, she was a lie. Out there, people called her Ethan and assumed she was a man.Because that was what her birth certificate said. Unfortunately, she could only be her real self online and at the gamer events she was so addicted to. Around her hometown, people just assumed she was a typical little gay man – not that they were ok with that either.So it was safer to hide. Easier, too.Then the man of her dreams decides to drop in for a casual visit, and she doesn't know what to do. Meeting with him means letting him see the version of herself that she's always hated. She could tell him no, but she really doesn't want to. After all, this guy is perfect.He says he doesn't care, but everyone does.He says he understands, but how can he?He says he wants to fall in love, but those types of stories never feature people like her – until now.~~~The Gamer Girls series features strong women and the men who love them. Knowledge about gaming and/or gamer culture is not necessary to enjoy this story. Graphic language and situations that are suitable for a mature audience are included. FOR THE WIN is a standalone novel that moves forward a larger story.~~~NOTE: There are some situations in this book that may be triggering for some readers. Please check the front of the book for the 'Potentially Sensitive Content' page for further details.~~~*For the Win is book 6 in the complete Gamer Girls series.**The following series are interconnected and contain crossovers. They can be read in any order:Gamer Girls by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxA Flawed Series by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxShades of Trouble by Kitty Cox

In order to win, sometimes you have to risk everything.The incel group, Kings of Gaming, has hit too many of the top gamers. In big ways or small, they've all suffered. For Special Agent Jason Raige, this case has become his life – in ways he never expected.These victims are now his friends. They've been there when he needed them the most, and he's made them his informants. Together, they're a virtual army made of geeks and hackers. One he's about to unleash on the men who are trying to destroy any woman they can.Until KoG targets Jason's fiancée.That's the biggest mistake they've ever made. If these fools think this will make him back off, they're about to get a big surprise. Fighting battles online is one thing, but when it's taken to the real world? That puts them in his crosshairs.For years, he's done everything right, played within the rules, and obeyed the law. Going after the people he loves? Screw justice. Those fools have no idea what kind of monster they've just unleashed.This is going to be a death match.One way or another, the game is over.~~~The Gamer Girls series features strong women and the men who love them. Knowledge about gaming and/or gamer culture is not necessary to enjoy this story. Graphic language and situations that are suitable for a mature audience are included.~~~NOTE: There are some situations in this book that may be triggering for some readers. Please check the front of the book for the 'Potentially Sensitive Content' page for further details.~~~*Game Over is the final book in the complete Gamer Girls series.**The following series are interconnected and contain crossovers. They can be read in any order:Gamer Girls by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxA Flawed Series by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxShades of Trouble by Kitty Cox

Flawed: Book 1Sometimes, the best things in life aren't perfect.Dez was sick and tired of being told to get over it. What happened to her was real, and the memories wouldn't just vanish because she wanted them to. No matter how hard she tried, it never got better, and being touched only made it worse.All she wanted was for it to stop.Some girls dream of falling in love, fairytales, or other crap. Her? She longed to get lost somewhere no one would ever find her. In the code, the cables, and the dusty places that most people tried to avoid.Then he offered it all to her.No touching, no questions, and no unrealistic expectations. Chance's smile was charming and hollow, covering a ruthless business owner and the only person who'd ever dared to look deeper than the ink covering her skin.There was just one catch.None of it was perfect.Challenge Accepted: Book 2She's willing to fight for what she wants, she just has to figure out what that is.Riley's single-mindedness usually gets her into trouble. More than that, she hates losing, so when the horse farm she inherited from her late parents can't keep going, she knows she has to do something. A well-timed invitation to a gaming convention is just what she needs for her second chance.She used to be known as CareBear, but she left that name behind when she was slut-shamed out of the scene. That doesn't mean she's given up, though. Riley's not the kind of girl to quit. No, with her neon dreads, a few tattoos, and a chip on her shoulder the size of the draft horses she loves so much, she'll just cuss a little louder and double down.Void is everything she's ever wanted. He's also her competition, so if she wants to save the family farm, she can't get distracted by his ripped body, sultry smile, or those sweet words that are quickly destroying the anger that got her this far.Everyone else may be playing a game, but Riley?She's fighting for something much bigger -The gamer girls.Virtual Reality: Book 3Online, you can be anyone you want. If only real life was that simple.Kate's determined to learn how to be an independent woman. For too long, she's let herself be pushed around - sometimes literally - by men. For the first time in her life, she finally has control of her own decisions.Too bad it's never that easy.Her goals are simple: get a job and build a life she can be proud of. That's it. The problem is that no matter how much she tells herself she's better off alone, she can't help but feel something for the deep voice she talks to every night in her favorite game. Knowing he lives on the other side of town isn't helping. It wouldn't take much to fall for this guy. He's perfect.But she's not the only one with secrets.Some things are supposed to remain online, yet when her job sends her to a gaming convention to represent the company, she knows it won't stay that way. Secrets are about to come out. Unfortunately, the ones that will hurt the most aren't hers.~~~The Gamer Girls series features strong women and the men who love them. These are standalone novels that move forward a larger story.~~~NOTE: There are some situations in this book that may be triggering for some readers. Please check the front of the book for the 'Potentially Sensitive Content' page for further details.~~~*This box set contains books 1-3 in the complete 7 book Gamer Girls series.**The following series are interconnected and contain crossovers. They can be read in any order:Gamer Girls by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxA Flawed Series by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxShades of Trouble by Kitty Cox

Fragged - Book 4Some things are worth fighting for. Riley's life is better than it's ever been before. She has the love of her life, a family made from those she cares about, an adorable "little" rescue dog, and even her horse business is doing pretty good. Everything is great. Everything is wonderful. At least on the surface. While she has an army of friends willing to fight beside her, she wasn't ready for this. She'd prepared for some bullying. Maybe a few more embarrassing stories to come out. But this? Someone's going to get hurt. And she's terrified it won't be her.Collateral Damage - Book 5Even Heroes need to be saved sometimes. Special Agent Jason Raige is a complete failure as an FBI agent, but it wasn't like they gave him a choice. He could serve his country or sit in a military prison. He chose to serve. Now, they have him on a case that's impossible to solve. Still, he won't give up. Catching these bastards is the only way he knows to keep his own demons at bay. The doctors call it PTSD. He calls it living hell. Even worse, the only one he can talk to about it is his service dog. Until he meets her.For The Win - Book 6When you have nothing else to lose, you have everything to gain. Rhaven grew up hiding behind the keys of a computer or the controller of a console. It was easier than trying to face the real world. Out there, she was a lie. Out there, people called her Ethan and assumed she was a man. Because that was what her birth certificate said. Unfortunately, she could only be her real self online and at the gamer events she was so addicted to. Around her hometown, people just assumed she was a typical little gay man – not that they were ok with that either. Then the man of her dreams decides to drop in for a casual visit, and she doesn't know what to do. Meeting with him means letting him see the version of herself that she's always hated. She could tell him no, but she really doesn't want to. After all, this guy is perfect.Game Over - Book 7In order to win, sometimes you have to risk everything. The incel group, Kings of Gaming, has hit too many of the top gamers. In big ways or small, they've all suffered. For Special Agent Jason Raige, this case has become his life – in ways he never expected. These victims are now his friends. They've been there when he needed them the most, and he's made them his informants. Together, they're a virtual army made of geeks and hackers. One he's about to unleash on the men who are trying to destroy any woman they can. Until KoG targets Jason's fiancée. That's the biggest mistake they've ever made. If these fools think this will make him back off, they're about to get a big surprise. Fighting battles online is one thing, but when it's taken to the real world? That puts them in his crosshairs. This is going to be a death match. One way or another, the game is over.~~~The Gamer Girls series features strong women and the men who love them. Knowledge about gaming and/or gamer culture is not necessary to enjoy this story. Graphic language and situations that are suitable for a mature audience are included.~~~NOTE: There are some situations in this book that may be triggering for some readers. Please check the front of the book for the 'Potentially Sensitive Content' page for further details.~~~*This omnibus contains books 4 - 7 in the complete Gamer Girls series.**The following series are interconnected and contain crossovers. They can be read in any order:Gamer Girls by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxA Flawed Series by Auryn Hadley and Kitty CoxShades of Trouble by Kitty Cox