Romance Video Game Series

Like most video game designers, Lauren works on the project her boss tells her to. Not happy with it? Too bad; you buck up and get the job done, anyway. An impossible task for Lauren as she eyes the stack romance novels on her desk, most with some half-naked dude on the cover. She wants nothing to do with them or her next project: the first ever romance video game. But running away? Finding a different project? Not an option. Fortunately for her, fellow designer, Paul, keeps a more open mind about such silly ideas about romance novels and... love. The second short story in the heart-warming Romance Video Game series. "Changing Perspective," promises to delight and uplift and quite possibly, change your perspective of what love—and romance novels—truly means. "If you like sports novels, you'll like this—even if you don't like romance. If you like romance, you'll like this—even if you don't like sports novels. Wonderful book, chockfull of unexpected surprises." —Kristine Kathryn Rusch, USA TodayBestselling Author, on Home Run

To the outside world, bestselling writer Rachel Clare leads the perfect life: money, fame, her name beloved to readers across the world. On the inside: loneliness, a failed marriage, a brother who spends his Friday evenings playing video games.  Rachel needs change, desperately. Mark Ashe, owner of FastPlay Games, watches helpless as his company falls apart.  He needs funding, desperately. Together, they attempt the impossible: to create the first ever romance video game. And just maybe will find their own second chance at life... and at love. Second Chance, a powerful and emotional story of love, loss, and the inner strength to start over—regardless of who, or what, stands in your way. "If you like sports novels, you'll like this—even if you don't like romance. If you like romance, you'll like this—even if you don't like sports novels. Wonderful book, chockfull of unexpected surprises." —Kristine Kathryn Rusch, USA TodayBestselling Author, on Home Run

When Cheryl, a quirky and fun video game artist, answers a summons from her boss she expects a pink slip. The intern and the exploding toilet, the stapler incident with fellow artist, Eric. Most of the pranks, her fault. Mostly. But instead of firing her, both Cheryl and Eric receive a new assignment: creating the hero concept art for the first ever romance video game. A chance she never dreamed of—or dared hope for. At least, if she and Eric find a way to work together... leaving the jokes, and pranks, behind. A sweet story of heroes and heroines, and the artists who dream them up. "Sketching Heroes," the next short story in the popular Romance Video Game series. "If you like sports novels, you'll like this—even if you don't like romance. If you like romance, you'll like this—even if you don't like sports novels. Wonderful book, chockfull of unexpected surprises." —Kristine Kathryn Rusch, USA TodayBestselling Author, on Home Run

Hard-working video game designer, Trish, watches as the conference room fills. Her male colleagues with their collars yanked high and hair slicked back. The few women with stars and dreams in their eyes, no idea at all the challenges working in a male-dominated industry. Including the man in the front row, with his unnerving gaze, staring her down. Everyone waits for Trish to speak... If she finds her voice. A love story that starts with an argument and ends with a possible future. "Speak Courage," another story in the uplifting, heartwarming Romance Video Game series.

Megan, a recent hire and the newest video game programmer, slouches behind her double-wide computer screen. Hiding, her face hot, pressing the phone tight against her ear. Somehow, the shrieks of her mother still echoing around the office. Miss Thanksgiving? Christmas? And now everyone knows... Including her boss, Kyle. A story about a young woman who sets out on her own and builds a new life for herself... even if that means not coming home for the holidays. Thankfully, holidays and magic and new possibilities often go hand-in-hand. "Calling Christmas," another story set in the heartwarming Romance Video Game series.

The video game industry: dominated by men with games geared toward men. But games with a dash of romance? Games with a hope for love? A bright and shiny future? Few and far between. But all that... about to change. These six stories in Chrissy Wissler's heart-warming Romance Video Game series, follows five women. Each of them, young professionals. Each of them determined to make their way in this world, to find their strength, and just maybe... a chance at love. Included in this collection: "Anything Possible," "Changing Perspective," "Sketching Heroes," "Calling Christmas," "Speak Courage," and "Discover Hope."

Nicole, a video game producer, shifts in the stiff-baked leather chair as her world crashes all around her. Her game, a sure bet, a money-maker, her chance for a greater and brighter future... Cancelled. And all of it, her fault. But fellow co-worker, Steve, tells another story and quite possibly, another future. "Discover Hope," a story about picking yourself up, finding your second chance, and maybe a new hope for the future. A story set in the heartwarming Romance Video Game series.

Video game companies play games. Reading books, and a romance no less? Never going to happen. Karen loves books, especially romances. Ryan hates books, especially romances. All that changes when they learn their newest project: creating the first ever romance video game. Heartwarming, unforgettable characters set in the same world as the novel, Second Chance. This story, Anything, Possible, shows the true power of dreaming and braving the world outside your comfort zone. "If you like sports novels, you'll like this—even if you don't like romance. If you like romance, you'll like this—even if you don't like sports novels. Wonderful book, chockfull of unexpected surprises." —Kristine Kathryn Rusch, USA TodayBestselling Author, on Home Run