What started as a
game between friends turns out to be so much more in GAME ALL NIGHT,
the next installment in the Gamer Boy series by Lauren Helms. Ruby
Jacobs finds Link Witt opinionated, frustrating, charming as hell,
and they’ll only ever be friends, but Link is ready to play this
game for real, with no “game over” in sight. Fans of RS Grey and
Penny Reid will enjoy this nerdy and flirty friends-to-lovers
romance.
Title: Game
All Night
Author: Lauren
Helms
Release
Date: November 26, 2018
Publisher:
Self-published
Series: Gamer
Boy #3
Genres:
Contemporary Romance
Synopsis:
A
game between friends...
RUBY
Just
friends.
That's
all we are,
All
we ever were.
But
when I finally let myself go,
Let
myself really feel,
The
only thing I want is him.
Despite
how opinionated, frustrating, and charming he is,
We're
only friends.
He's
my player number two.
But
lately, we're powering up,
Trying
for more,
And
playing this game just might destroy us for good.
LINK
She
deserves better,
Better
than the game-less douche who gets to have her.
She's
strong, feisty, and so damn smart.
Too
smart--if you ask me.
And
now, I'm amped up for more,
Ready
to play this game,
With
no "game over" in sight.
**
This book can be read and understood as a standalone but does contain
minor spoilers for the first two books in the series. **
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GAME
ALL NIGHT Excerpt
Copyright
© 2018 Lauren Helms
“You ready to meet my people?” I
ask.
“Ready as I’ll ever be,” he
shrugs.
Yay, he seems really into this.
Wonderful.
I grab his hand and lead him to the
back room. When we enter, I notice that the table I just vacated is
deep in conversation. As we walk to the table, I can’t shake the
feeling of being watched. But no one at the table even notices us
yet. As we approach, I hear them talking about the publishing house
courting Dex about a book deal.
“Hey guys.” I get their attention.
Morgan and Gia have big smiles on their faces. Dex and Simon on the
other hand are assessing the newcomer.
“This is Mason,” I go around the
table and introduce him. Before I’m done with introductions, Bernie
pops in between the guys and introduces herself too.
“So, you’re the sports guy,” Dex
says, assessing.
Mason laughs it off, “I am. You’re
one of the video gamers, I take it?”
“Sure am.” Dex still doesn’t ease
his slightly scrutinizing demeanor. They make small talk for a bit.
The girls trying to lead the conversation away from the tension the
guys are throwing out. Don’t get me wrong, I’m flattered. I
suspect this is exactly how my own brother would act right now. But
while they are just meeting him, Mason and I aren’t new. I’ve
been dating him for a while. It’s not like I don’t know him.
Simon excuses himself to get some
refills for the table and as soon as they return, Link appears at the
table. He doesn’t sit though, he stands. I could swear he’s
puffing out his chest.
“I’m Link. You are?” he shoves
his hand out for a shake.
Mason slowly takes a drink before
making eye contact with him, making Link wait as he lowers his cup to
the table, and grasp his hand.
“Mason. Ruby’s boyfriend.”
Link brings his other hand around and
slaps Mason’s back, “Ah. Well it’s great to finally meet ya,
Mace. I’ve heard almost nothing about you!” They drop each
other’s hand at the same time I hear someone beside me snort.
“It’s Mason,” he corrects.
Link just blows him off, pulls over a
stool and starts talking his ear off. I mean, I guess this could have
gone worse. Amber, who I didn’t notice before, sits next to Link
looking bored out of her mind. Dex and Morgan excused themselves to
go chat with their parents. And it seems like the rest of the table
are enjoying talking to Mason.
“So, do you plan on working for ESPN
or SportsCenter some day? Like, is your gig with WTSL just a stepping
stone or are happy where you are?” Bernie asks. She’s adept at
keeping the conversation going. She’s also got mad interviewing
skills.
Mason snaps out a laugh, he looks a bit
annoyed with the line of questioning. Which baffles me since he
usually loves talking about himself.
“Well, I have what you call a career.
A real job. So yes, I have long-term goals,” he replies.
“Excuse me?” Link and Simon say in
unison.
“Well, correct me if I’m wrong, but
don’t you just play video games all day?” he asks.
“Among other things, yes. But I get
paid probably three times more doing what I do than you could even
imagine. It’s a real fucking job,” Link bites out and damn, he
sounds pissed. I’ve never heard him so angry before.
He laughs. Mason actually has the
audacity to laugh right in their faces.
I gulp. I’m afraid to look at anyone
but Mason right now. It’s clear that our nice, “getting to know
the new boyfriend time” is over.
“Right,” he drags out the word.
“Well, I guess we will just have to agree to disagree then.”
Link growls and I risk a glance his
way. But, I’m not prepared for what I see. He’s not staring down
Mason with fire coming out of his ears, ready to attack. No. My
throat catches at the sight before me.
I’m absolutely embarrassed. You know
when you’re a kid and you do something bad, and instead of your
parents saying they are upset with you, they tell you they are
disappointed? It makes it so much worse. That’s how I feel right
now.
He’s looking at me with
disappointment in his eyes. He holds my attention and I start to say
something, to try and fix where this conversation just went. But I
stop. He gives a quick jerk of his head. He clears his throat and
pushes off of the stool.
“Well, I think that’s our cue to
leave. See ya around, Mace.” Link looks to his left to where Amber
is collecting her phone and purse. Somehow she still manages to look
bored. He motions a quick goodbye to the entire table, avoiding my
gaze entirely. Then he walks away.
You could cut the tension with a knife
when Simon stands and turns on his heel. He stalks towards the table
where Morgan and Dex are sitting. Gia shoots me a pleading look as
she follows him. Bernie sits stock-still, worry sketched on her face.
I start to speak, but Mason beats me to
it.
“Well, that went well. They all seem
alright, but I’m not sure I like the cocky asshole.”
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About
Lauren Helms:
Lauren Helms has forever been an avid reader from the beginning.
After starting a book review website, that catapulted her fully into
the book world, she knew that something was missing. Lauren decided
to take the plunge and write her first novel. While working for
a video game strategy guide publisher, she decided to mix what she
knew best--video games and romance. She decided to take the plunge
and joined NaNoWrimo and a month later, she had her first draft.
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