Author: Auryn Hadley

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Published: 2016-03-04

Total Pages: 534

ISBN-13: 9781530163960

She hates to conform. With her neon dreads, a few tattoos, and a chip on her shoulder the size of Texas, Riley Andrews insists she's not trying to get anyone's approval but her own. The school of hard knocks taught her that when the going gets rough, cuss a little louder and grab a bigger shovel for any manure that gets in the way. Unfortunately, no one bothered to tell her that it doesn't really work, so she escapes from the reality of her failing horse ranch by losing herself online. It's the one place she doesn't have to think about all the mistakes she's made. When she's gaming, she can prove to the world that she's good at something. That's how she got an invitation to the local Professional League of Gamers tournament. If she can figure out how to beat Void, the prize money is hers, and that's enough to pay for her mistakes. But in person, he's nothing like she expected. Smart, sexy, and so very sweet, the one man who can kick her out of the running is exactly the kind of guy she has a weakness for. She just needs to keep her hormones under control long enough to impress the sponsors and get her check. Her goal is to save the farm, not fall into his bed. Oddly, he seems to respect that. He seems to respect her in general, and that's not something she's used to. Guys, games, and horses just don't mix. At least they never have before.But someone has her in their sights - and not just online. First, her computer is vandalized. Then she's cornered in a stairwell. It could all be a coincidence - until the boyish pranks at a gamer convention become a death threat on her door. Whoever is after Riley thinks the anonymity of the internet is going to keep them safe, but these idiots have no idea that it works both ways. She may be a failure as a cowgirl, but Riley's learned how to survive on the internet.She just has to figure out which side Void is on - because he certainly seems way too good to be true.TRIGGER WARNING: subject matter includes harassment, cyberstalking, and bullying. The Gamer Girls series is based on what could have happened during GamerGate. Each novel features strong women, the men who love them, and the games that let them escape reality. This story contains graphic language and situations that are suitable for a mature audience. This book is a standalone novel but fits within a bigger story.