{"product_id":"single-player-isbn-9781639109937","title":"Single Player","description":"\u003cb\u003eLIBRARY JOURNAL - STELLAR SELECTIONS | BEST BOOKS 2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTwo video game creators go head-to-head in this delightful, queer enemies-to-lovers workplace romance debut, perfect for fans of TJ Alexander and Helen Hoang.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCat Li cares about two things: video games and swoony romances. The former means there hasn't been much of the latter in her (real) life, but when she lands her dream job writing the love storylines for \u003ci\u003eCompass Hollow\u003c\/i\u003e—the next big thing in games—she knows it’s all been worth it. Then she meets her boss: the infamous Andi Zhang, who’s not only an arrogant hater of happily-ever-afters determined to keep Cat from doing her job but also impossibly, annoyingly hot.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs \u003ci\u003eCompass Hollow’s\u003c\/i\u003e narrative director, Andi couldn’t care less about love—in-game or out. After getting doxxed by internet trolls three years ago, Andi’s been trying to prove to the gaming world that they’re a serious gamedev. Their plan includes writing the best game possible, with zero lovey-dovey stuff. That is, until the man funding the game’s development insists Andi add romance in order to make the story “more appealing to female gamers.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eForced to give Cat a chance, Andi begrudgingly realizes there’s more to Cat than romantic idealism and, okay, a cute smile. But admitting that would mean giving up the single-player life that has kept their heart safe for years. And when Cat uncovers a behind-the-scenes plot to destroy Andi’s career, the two will have to put their differences aside and find a way to work together before it’s game over.\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eSingle Player\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLIBRARY JOURNAL - STELLAR SELECTIONS | BEST BOOKS 2025\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A must-read for fans of queer romance . . . Tai’s storytelling is both fun and thought-provoking, making this debut a standout in contemporary romance fiction.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“[A] bighearted debut . . . Meryl Wilsner fans should check this out.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A celebration of games and gaming culture.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Tara Tai’s extremely nerdy romance set at a video game company, is a much-needed breath of fresh air.”\u003cbr\u003e—\u003ci\u003eBookpage\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With the most delicious tension between the enemies-to-lovers main characters, \u003ci\u003eSingle Player \u003c\/i\u003ewill pull you deep into the gaming world and keep you turning pages even if you are not a gamer. A fantastic debut!”\u003cbr\u003e—Lyn Liao Butler, Amazon bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eSomeone Else’s Life\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“For gamers and swooners alike, \u003ci\u003eSingle Player\u003c\/i\u003e is a video game wrapped in the perfect book. Play between two scintillating characters as you struggle not to fall in love with both!” \u003cbr\u003e—Laura Gao, creator of \u003ci\u003eMessy Roots\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eKirby's Lessons for Falling (In Love)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eSingle Player\u003c\/i\u003e is the most fun read I’ve had in years. If you've ever restarted a game from your last save point to salvage your relationship with a romanceable hottie—and if you’ve ever wished you could do the same in real life—this book is tailor-made for you. Gaymers and queer nerds of every stripe will be rooting for Cat and Andi all the way to the final boss.”\u003cbr\u003e—TJ Alexander, author of \u003ci\u003eTriple Sec\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eSingle Player \u003c\/i\u003eis a sparkling, heartfelt story of two fiercely talented queer heroes navigating not just gaming culture, but also their growing feelings for each other. Full of razor-sharp wit, sincerity, and beautiful writing, \u003ci\u003eSingle Player \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-read rivals-to-lovers romance. A perfectly smart nerdy rom-com.”\u003cbr\u003e—Taleen Voskuni, author of \u003ci\u003eSorry, Bro\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLavash at First Sight\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A witty, heartwarming workplace romance with the perfect dose of industry drama—\u003ci\u003eSingle Player \u003c\/i\u003ewill be your next obsession. Cat and Andi's chemistry is electric, and their slow-burn tension will keep you hooked until the very end. Tara Tai's talent for crafting intrigue and dynamic relationships is truly remarkable.” \u003cbr\u003e—Kyla Zhao, author of \u003ci\u003eValley Verified \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Fraud Squad\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eTara Tai \u003c\/b\u003eis an Asian American writer living in Boston, where she spends most of her time playing TTRPGs and romancing video game NPCs. When she's not lost in imaginary worlds, she's annoying her wife Audrey and dog Gingko. \u003ci\u003eSingle Player\u003c\/i\u003e is her debut novel.","brand":"Alcove Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44864972456165,"sku":"NP9781639109937","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781639109937.jpg?v=1767736672","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/single-player-isbn-9781639109937","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}