Level Up

by Alicia Wilder

Online, they’re the best team in the MMORPG. But can their relationship survive IRL? Just “one of the guys”: Jenny Amari is a software developer who hasn’t had much luck in relationships. If she had as much practice sharing her feelings as she does directing combat strategy online, her relationship skill level would be expert. Her best friend is her favorite online gamer, but it’s safe to like him because they live 500 miles apart. Always the friend, never the Matt Broward likes video games, comic conventions, and teaching. He’s had a crush on Jenny since the moment they met, but when he tries to make a move, she blocks him. He’ll settle for reminding her to eat and hearing her voice through his headset while they talk late into the night crushing every raid boss in their favorite game. If they’re willing to risk their status in the game to find out whether their attraction can survive IRL, can Jenny and Matt level up to relationship status offline?

56 pages, Paperback

Published October 18, 2023

About the author

Alicia Wilder is a Colorado romance author. She writes spicy stories with modern settings, external obstacles, and imperfect people who get their happily ever after. Her novels can stand alone but are interconnected.

Reviews

[Maelana Nightingale · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Sweet and Geeky Love Story You’ll Adore!

If you’re a fan of quirky, relatable characters, this novella is a must-read. It’s the perfect blend of romance and geek culture, and I couldn’t get enough of the wonderfully nerdy couple at its heart.

As a sometimes gamer married to a hardcore gamer, I found myself nodding and laughing at the clever details that rarely make it into romance stories. Talk about feeling seen!

This story has it all—humor, heart, and a swoon-worthy happily-ever-after. Whether you’re a gamer or just love a good romantic escape, you’ll want to add this gem to your reading list

[Mrs R · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet gamer romance novella.

Jenny and Matt are best friends, Matt wants more but Jenny keeps him in the friend zone.

I liked these characters, they had real-life flaws, worries and problems, which made their stories seem more realistic, not all hearts and flowers.

Jenny has closed herself off from being close to others and she goes through a bit of self-reflection in this book.

A lot is packed into this short story.

[Tami Winbush · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a cute book! If you love to game and enjoy a good romance, this book’s for you.

The characters weren’t as real to me as her other book I read, Breadcrumbs, but they were likable nonetheless.

[Sabrina · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a quick cutesy read with a touch of spice at the end. A perfect novella when you need a quick happy read.