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Legendary Pairs #1
Perfect Game
“Hate the player, love the game…or was that the other way around?”
Research biologist Neil Parkinson had to give up a lot in pursuit of his Ph.D–his friends, his music, his home town–but the one thing he managed to hang on to was Legendary Pairs, the hyper-competitive collectible card game that has propelled so many nerds just like him to fame and fortune. With a new job in a new city, loneliness drives him out of his apartment and into The Ogre’s Den–a haven for local players, amateur and pro alike. Neil never aspired to be a professional gamer, but that was before he met Robin.
“Why even play, if you don’t play to win?”
Robin Abboud is cocky, brash, argumentative…and absolutely gorgeous. He may be a lowly caterer with a crappy car, but this game is the one place where he’s a top dog, and boy does he know it. Robin’s end-game goal is to play in the Legendary Pairs Pro Tour; he’s got the skill to do it, and from the moment he meets Neil, he’s convinced Neil does too. His flirty bravado gets under Neil’s skin like nothing else, but he runs so hot-and-cold that Neil can’t figure out if the two of them are competitors, friends…or something more.
“Don’t tell me this is just a game to you. I know better.”
When Robin convinces Neil to join him on a road trip to a major tournament, there’s more on the line than just the cash prize. Even as the two of them clash on the field of the tournament, Neil’s feelings for Robin are growing impossible to ignore. But could Robin ever feel the same way? The longer they spend together, the more Neil risks showing his whole hand. Is a perfect match in the cards for these two, or will their in-game rivalry tear them apart?
Perfect Game is a 25,000 word stand-alone romance novella with lots of heat, deliciously nerdy sweetness, and a happily-ever-after ending with no cliffhangers.
Research biologist Neil Parkinson had to give up a lot in pursuit of his Ph.D–his friends, his music, his home town–but the one thing he managed to hang on to was Legendary Pairs, the hyper-competitive collectible card game that has propelled so many nerds just like him to fame and fortune. With a new job in a new city, loneliness drives him out of his apartment and into The Ogre’s Den–a haven for local players, amateur and pro alike. Neil never aspired to be a professional gamer, but that was before he met Robin.
“Why even play, if you don’t play to win?”
Robin Abboud is cocky, brash, argumentative…and absolutely gorgeous. He may be a lowly caterer with a crappy car, but this game is the one place where he’s a top dog, and boy does he know it. Robin’s end-game goal is to play in the Legendary Pairs Pro Tour; he’s got the skill to do it, and from the moment he meets Neil, he’s convinced Neil does too. His flirty bravado gets under Neil’s skin like nothing else, but he runs so hot-and-cold that Neil can’t figure out if the two of them are competitors, friends…or something more.
“Don’t tell me this is just a game to you. I know better.”
When Robin convinces Neil to join him on a road trip to a major tournament, there’s more on the line than just the cash prize. Even as the two of them clash on the field of the tournament, Neil’s feelings for Robin are growing impossible to ignore. But could Robin ever feel the same way? The longer they spend together, the more Neil risks showing his whole hand. Is a perfect match in the cards for these two, or will their in-game rivalry tear them apart?
Perfect Game is a 25,000 word stand-alone romance novella with lots of heat, deliciously nerdy sweetness, and a happily-ever-after ending with no cliffhangers.
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First published January 1, 2017
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January 13, 2017
Awww, this novella is seriously adorkable if you can get past all the talk about Legendary Pairs, which is a card game. And it's kind of big apparently. They have tournaments and everything. At least in the book they do.
I haven't been able to find anything about it, so maybe it's fictional. I dunno. Card games are so not my thing. But the MCs are into it.
There's a slow burn, a couple sexy scenes, and a really sweet epilogue. I liked the secondary characters as well.
Because this was a novella, the MCs felt a little flat. I wanted more details about their lives.
Kudos for the clean editing. That's always a nice surprise with a self-published book.
I haven't been able to find anything about it, so maybe it's fictional. I dunno. Card games are so not my thing. But the MCs are into it.
There's a slow burn, a couple sexy scenes, and a really sweet epilogue. I liked the secondary characters as well.
Because this was a novella, the MCs felt a little flat. I wanted more details about their lives.
Kudos for the clean editing. That's always a nice surprise with a self-published book.
August 4, 2017
Robin and Neil are adorable in this story about two people who meet at The Ogre’s Den playing a collectable card game.
Robin is ridiculously competitive and cocky about his game. I was charmed by his confidence and enthusiasm for playing cards, and pursuing Neil. He went after what he wanted, and had no trouble navigating Neil’s insecurities.
Poor Neil is awestruck by Robin, but doesn’t seem to pick up on the flirting right away. He doesn’t believe someone like Robin could be interested in him. But with Robin’s persistence and overt tactic, they manage to make their way on a road trip to a tournament, enjoying each other along the way.
I had a lot of fun reading this. The scenes with the card games were just as fun as the flirty romance going on between Robin and Neil. Of course there was drama with the super competitive Robin, but they still managed to convince me that they should be together.
This is a short story, so just a snippet from this author, but it was really well written, and I was completely absorbed in it. I am definitely going to nab a copy of the second book in this series.
Recommended for all MM Romance readers who enjoy geeking out on card games.
A Review copy was provided for an honest opinion
You can read my review of the second book in this series Here
Robin is ridiculously competitive and cocky about his game. I was charmed by his confidence and enthusiasm for playing cards, and pursuing Neil. He went after what he wanted, and had no trouble navigating Neil’s insecurities.
Poor Neil is awestruck by Robin, but doesn’t seem to pick up on the flirting right away. He doesn’t believe someone like Robin could be interested in him. But with Robin’s persistence and overt tactic, they manage to make their way on a road trip to a tournament, enjoying each other along the way.
I had a lot of fun reading this. The scenes with the card games were just as fun as the flirty romance going on between Robin and Neil. Of course there was drama with the super competitive Robin, but they still managed to convince me that they should be together.
This is a short story, so just a snippet from this author, but it was really well written, and I was completely absorbed in it. I am definitely going to nab a copy of the second book in this series.
Recommended for all MM Romance readers who enjoy geeking out on card games.
A Review copy was provided for an honest opinion
You can read my review of the second book in this series Here
May 6, 2018
3.5 stars
Cute, fluffy, geeky, fun. Bisexual MC (named on the page), incidental rep. Casual reference to a minor character being trans that just flowed with no fanfare; I heart casual inclusion. Ending felt a bit quick, arc felt a bit thin, but in general I enjoyed this one.
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Cute, fluffy, geeky, fun. Bisexual MC (named on the page), incidental rep. Casual reference to a minor character being trans that just flowed with no fanfare; I heart casual inclusion. Ending felt a bit quick, arc felt a bit thin, but in general I enjoyed this one.
Content Warnings
February 7, 2017
From the minute that I read the blurb I knew that I had to read this book. My first thought was, "This is right up my alley!".
I played D&D when I was young. I managed a comic & card shop back in the days before Magic. I met my husband there. We started playing Magic as soon as it was released. We raised our kids playing not only those two games but others as well. Our grown son is now the leader over seeing our local league of a certain card game that he started playing at 6 years old. He has carried on the family tradition and has played & judged locally, as well as played in Regional, National and International competitions. Definitely a must read for me!
Ms Cameron is a new to me author and I've got to say that she didn't let me down. The characters are sweet, nerdy, realistic guys that I couldn't help but love. The pacing was steady and the Ogres Den was described beautifully true to life. I felt right at home there with them and their friends.
I highly recommend this to all.
My favorite quote: "Whether in New York or Minneapolis, the local game store serves as a social hub for the antisocial, a haven for the incurably awkward and a safe space for anyone whose interests fell outside the mainstream."
I was given an ARC from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
I played D&D when I was young. I managed a comic & card shop back in the days before Magic. I met my husband there. We started playing Magic as soon as it was released. We raised our kids playing not only those two games but others as well. Our grown son is now the leader over seeing our local league of a certain card game that he started playing at 6 years old. He has carried on the family tradition and has played & judged locally, as well as played in Regional, National and International competitions. Definitely a must read for me!
Ms Cameron is a new to me author and I've got to say that she didn't let me down. The characters are sweet, nerdy, realistic guys that I couldn't help but love. The pacing was steady and the Ogres Den was described beautifully true to life. I felt right at home there with them and their friends.
I highly recommend this to all.
My favorite quote: "Whether in New York or Minneapolis, the local game store serves as a social hub for the antisocial, a haven for the incurably awkward and a safe space for anyone whose interests fell outside the mainstream."
I was given an ARC from the author in exchange for a fair and honest review.
January 9, 2017
This is prob a B- /3.5 stars
Cute nerdy novella about two guys big into a card game. One is super awkward.
Def sexy, but missing a time spent with them courting and being a couple - 87 pages so it's super quick - insta love in a way. I liked overall
review coming
Cute nerdy novella about two guys big into a card game. One is super awkward.
Def sexy, but missing a time spent with them courting and being a couple - 87 pages so it's super quick - insta love in a way. I liked overall
review coming
March 15, 2017
A Joyfully Jay review.
4.75 stars
Perfect Game is 87 pages of fun, flirtation, and sexiness. This is the second book I have read by Casey Cameron and already I love the solidity of her characters. Perfect Game is the first book I have read based on a fandom, which I think is an entertaining concept, but it is really Robin and Neil’s characters that engage the reader. Robin and Neil are fairly straightforward men, but no less likable. To me, Neil does not seem to be 28 years old, but I think this just highlights his modesty and sincerity. I also think that Cameron allows us to empathize with the difficulties Neil has romantically because he has only been ‘out’ as bisexual for such a short time.
Robin is very different to Neil with his arrogance, although this does not make him offensive. He is single-minded in his ambition to play Legendary Pairs professionally, but takes a genuine interest in who Neil is, and because of this, we see a natural development in Neil’s character.
The sex scenes in Perfect Game are steamy and I like how Cameron does not allow Neil to be sexually dominated by Robin. They are both equal and I think this adds to the intensity of these moments.
Read Kirsty’s review in its entirety here.
4.75 stars
Perfect Game is 87 pages of fun, flirtation, and sexiness. This is the second book I have read by Casey Cameron and already I love the solidity of her characters. Perfect Game is the first book I have read based on a fandom, which I think is an entertaining concept, but it is really Robin and Neil’s characters that engage the reader. Robin and Neil are fairly straightforward men, but no less likable. To me, Neil does not seem to be 28 years old, but I think this just highlights his modesty and sincerity. I also think that Cameron allows us to empathize with the difficulties Neil has romantically because he has only been ‘out’ as bisexual for such a short time.
Robin is very different to Neil with his arrogance, although this does not make him offensive. He is single-minded in his ambition to play Legendary Pairs professionally, but takes a genuine interest in who Neil is, and because of this, we see a natural development in Neil’s character.
The sex scenes in Perfect Game are steamy and I like how Cameron does not allow Neil to be sexually dominated by Robin. They are both equal and I think this adds to the intensity of these moments.
Read Kirsty’s review in its entirety here.
August 17, 2017
Fairly enjoyable story of two guys who meet over a gaming obsession. Can't say I appreciated the gaming stuff - really not my thing. But the guys were kinda cute and they have to figure out to work their relationship around competition and very different lifestyles/pursuits.
February 9, 2017
Seriously sweet and totally nerdy
3.5*
Holding my hand up now to owning a multitude of Magic the Gathering decks. My avatar is the .44 magnum by NeNe Thomas from the Vampire the Masquerade: Jyhad card game. I am that CCG nerd.
So this book was ace. I loved this little sneak peak into the world of pro card gaming, it's one that's a study in contrasts from the excitement of realising you've got a winning deck to soul crushing despair when you can't get any cards out and you get your arse kicked.
Loved Neil and Robin and while things moved fast, it did work as a pairing and their little argument was both realistic and truthful. I've fallen out with the OH on more than one occasion over his black and white angelic deck.
The epilogue was super sweet and I liked that it was a big jump in the future, not just a few weeks! It lost a star for being so short but otherwise, great story with enough steam to keep things bubbling.
3.5*
Holding my hand up now to owning a multitude of Magic the Gathering decks. My avatar is the .44 magnum by NeNe Thomas from the Vampire the Masquerade: Jyhad card game. I am that CCG nerd.
So this book was ace. I loved this little sneak peak into the world of pro card gaming, it's one that's a study in contrasts from the excitement of realising you've got a winning deck to soul crushing despair when you can't get any cards out and you get your arse kicked.
Loved Neil and Robin and while things moved fast, it did work as a pairing and their little argument was both realistic and truthful. I've fallen out with the OH on more than one occasion over his black and white angelic deck.
The epilogue was super sweet and I liked that it was a big jump in the future, not just a few weeks! It lost a star for being so short but otherwise, great story with enough steam to keep things bubbling.
January 5, 2017
I debated back an forth with rating this..
I would have rated it 3 stars if it was a longer book. But due to it being so short I'll go for 3.5stars.
I found the beginning to be slow considering how short the story is. That's part of why it's not 5 stars.
Both Neil and robin are likeable characters but both are very different personalitys. It's all in Neil's POV so you get a better feel of him. He comes across very timid and shy, an introvert if you will. He spend the majority of the start of the book either fighting his attraction to robin, or trying to figure out if the feelings went both ways.
Robin was a lot more confident and outspoken than Neil. He was a pretty happy, go with flow type. Though I will say he used humour to disguise his feeling a fair bit also.
I have to be honest I didn't feel much of a connection to him because of the POV being on sided.
Once the story started moving a bit faster it was enjoyable. It's was a cute sweet romance with little to no angst.
My problem is that there isn't enough depth to the story. I didn't have a great connection with the characters, and there isn't enough of them together happy to make it believable.
How ever this is a short read and I did enjoy middle and end of the story. It's a very easy quick read and it's cute and sweet.
I kindly received this exclusive ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I would have rated it 3 stars if it was a longer book. But due to it being so short I'll go for 3.5stars.
I found the beginning to be slow considering how short the story is. That's part of why it's not 5 stars.
Both Neil and robin are likeable characters but both are very different personalitys. It's all in Neil's POV so you get a better feel of him. He comes across very timid and shy, an introvert if you will. He spend the majority of the start of the book either fighting his attraction to robin, or trying to figure out if the feelings went both ways.
Robin was a lot more confident and outspoken than Neil. He was a pretty happy, go with flow type. Though I will say he used humour to disguise his feeling a fair bit also.
I have to be honest I didn't feel much of a connection to him because of the POV being on sided.
Once the story started moving a bit faster it was enjoyable. It's was a cute sweet romance with little to no angst.
My problem is that there isn't enough depth to the story. I didn't have a great connection with the characters, and there isn't enough of them together happy to make it believable.
How ever this is a short read and I did enjoy middle and end of the story. It's a very easy quick read and it's cute and sweet.
I kindly received this exclusive ARC in exchange for an honest review.
January 1, 2017
*Copy provided by the author/publisher for my reading pleasure in hopes of an unbiased opinion, a review was not a requirement.*
Neil is a fresh transplant to Minneapolis from New York. As a hobby, he plays the card game Legendary Pairs. Looking for a new group of people to play with he makes his way into a local gaming store, where he meets Robin. Robin's goal is to become a professional LP player. Robin takes Neil to The Ogre's Den, a smaller gaming store where the more experienced players meet up to play and compete. Neil develops a crush on Robin. Now he just has to try to figure out if it's one sided or not.
This was such a sweet story. It was a quick and easy read that was paced well. Both the main characters were likable, although the story is told completely from Neil's POV, so I found Robin remained more of a mystery.
Neil and Robin shared a chemistry that was "legendary", sorry, I couldn't help myself. Haha. The story is well written, and although it focuses quite a bit on the game, and I've never played Legendary Pairs, I didn't find the gaming talk overwhelming.
This was an enjoyable and captivating low-angst read, packed with friendship, sweetness, passionate hot sex, and love, that left me satisfied, but wanting more Neil and Robin! Highly Recommended!!
Neil is a fresh transplant to Minneapolis from New York. As a hobby, he plays the card game Legendary Pairs. Looking for a new group of people to play with he makes his way into a local gaming store, where he meets Robin. Robin's goal is to become a professional LP player. Robin takes Neil to The Ogre's Den, a smaller gaming store where the more experienced players meet up to play and compete. Neil develops a crush on Robin. Now he just has to try to figure out if it's one sided or not.
This was such a sweet story. It was a quick and easy read that was paced well. Both the main characters were likable, although the story is told completely from Neil's POV, so I found Robin remained more of a mystery.
Neil and Robin shared a chemistry that was "legendary", sorry, I couldn't help myself. Haha. The story is well written, and although it focuses quite a bit on the game, and I've never played Legendary Pairs, I didn't find the gaming talk overwhelming.
This was an enjoyable and captivating low-angst read, packed with friendship, sweetness, passionate hot sex, and love, that left me satisfied, but wanting more Neil and Robin! Highly Recommended!!
January 5, 2017
Copy received from author in exchange for an honest review.
Neil and Robin are gaming geeks who meet at a club where they battle it out in a card game called Legendary Pairs. Although Neil enjoys playing the game and meeting people this way, it is Robin who is desperate to go 'pro' and attend a huge tournament. Robin and Neil take the road trip to this huge competition and discover a mutual attraction along the way.
As a non gamer, the whole concept was lost on me and I did not understand the game they were playing. I couldn't work out what the rules were supposed to be and they just seemed to be making it up as they went along. I lost interest very quickly on and Robin and his tantrum throwing put me right off. I didn't believe them as a couple and couldn't understand why they were together. This author has written much better stories than this one.
Neil and Robin are gaming geeks who meet at a club where they battle it out in a card game called Legendary Pairs. Although Neil enjoys playing the game and meeting people this way, it is Robin who is desperate to go 'pro' and attend a huge tournament. Robin and Neil take the road trip to this huge competition and discover a mutual attraction along the way.
As a non gamer, the whole concept was lost on me and I did not understand the game they were playing. I couldn't work out what the rules were supposed to be and they just seemed to be making it up as they went along. I lost interest very quickly on and Robin and his tantrum throwing put me right off. I didn't believe them as a couple and couldn't understand why they were together. This author has written much better stories than this one.
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October 26, 2018I highly recommend reading the second book in the series instead, as I feel it's better developed.
January 4, 2017
This was a good quick read.
I will admit the card game that the two main characters was into is not a game I have ever heard of so that took some time for me too understand but other than that this was a good read.
Neil is the opposite of Robin when it comes to personalities. To in is outgoing around his friends and he is comfortable in his own skin whereas Neil is still adjusting to the fact that he was a late bloomer in realizing that he is attracted to men. He is shy and does not come out of his shell unless he has been around others for a while and even still he is not very outspoken.
Both men are alike in the fact that they take competition seriously. Also they are both serious about the game that they like to play. Where Neil enjoys the game because it is a release of everything else mentally for him, Robin is serious about the game in a way that he wants to play professionally. Both men are kind of nerdy in their own ways but they own it.
When it comes to their attraction to one another they are both kind of clueless. They both like the other but neither believes the gesture is returned. It takes going on a road trip together for them to finally clue in that the feelings are returned and are mutual. Even still it is not smooth sailing. They both have to figure out if they can be in a relationship together and not let the competition come between them? With these to men that both love to win, will it be possible to seperate the feelings from the competition and a personal relationship when they have to face each other competitively or will they let the nature of the game come between them?
This was a short read but it was very entertaining. I enjoyed this book and I think others will enjoy it also. Both of he men may be different but they are perfect for each other. The only obstacle that stands in their way is their own selves. If they can overcome their hurt feelings when they lose then they will be able to have everything they want out of life. Good read and perfect example of having to learn to compromise on a relationship and that not everything is easy sailing. Also this book is great at showing communication is the key to making any relationship work.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
I will admit the card game that the two main characters was into is not a game I have ever heard of so that took some time for me too understand but other than that this was a good read.
Neil is the opposite of Robin when it comes to personalities. To in is outgoing around his friends and he is comfortable in his own skin whereas Neil is still adjusting to the fact that he was a late bloomer in realizing that he is attracted to men. He is shy and does not come out of his shell unless he has been around others for a while and even still he is not very outspoken.
Both men are alike in the fact that they take competition seriously. Also they are both serious about the game that they like to play. Where Neil enjoys the game because it is a release of everything else mentally for him, Robin is serious about the game in a way that he wants to play professionally. Both men are kind of nerdy in their own ways but they own it.
When it comes to their attraction to one another they are both kind of clueless. They both like the other but neither believes the gesture is returned. It takes going on a road trip together for them to finally clue in that the feelings are returned and are mutual. Even still it is not smooth sailing. They both have to figure out if they can be in a relationship together and not let the competition come between them? With these to men that both love to win, will it be possible to seperate the feelings from the competition and a personal relationship when they have to face each other competitively or will they let the nature of the game come between them?
This was a short read but it was very entertaining. I enjoyed this book and I think others will enjoy it also. Both of he men may be different but they are perfect for each other. The only obstacle that stands in their way is their own selves. If they can overcome their hurt feelings when they lose then they will be able to have everything they want out of life. Good read and perfect example of having to learn to compromise on a relationship and that not everything is easy sailing. Also this book is great at showing communication is the key to making any relationship work.
Was given this galley copy for free for an open and honest review
March 20, 2018
I chose this book because I’m a nerd and because I’m forever chasing that rare black-haired, brown-eyed protagonist.
This book instantly hits the problem many books hit when describing someone of a race that is not your own: “He looked ambiguously ethnic in a faintly Middle Eastern way, with deep olive-tan skin, dark hair and eyes, and a hint of a hook nose that drew the eye naturally...”
“Ethnic” is a poorly named grocery aisle, not a human being.
That said: mixed race Middle Eastern guy. Go on.
Chemistry is established immediately, which I dig. Gamer dynamic is accurate. Neil’s your typical stuffed-in-lockers variety of nerd; Robin comes off as a little Gary-Stuish since we pan into him Evil Masterminding a win against another competent player with no suggestion that there’s some element of chance to a card game.
Robin’s showing off struck the right chords. In theory, I might have enjoyed this novel more if it had been written from his perspective.
Neil could be rewritten easily into a cis straight girl, which was disappointing but par for the course.
If you enjoy the smell of fandom tropes, this author has the cologne for you.
There were parts I enjoyed that I‘ve been robbed of due to layers of racism that just got worse and worse as the book went on.
[SPOILERS]
It was super creepy to have the one PoC painted as a guy without any real prospects, just one – and then sees that wiped out by the random white guy he brings along. Then we get to see him have an absolutely childish tantrum while Neil plays the Arbiter of Rationality White Guy role that all too often happens whenever an argument, no matter how valid, occurs between PoC and white people who can’t even agree that grass is usually green.
This particular brand of “stupid and childish” is one that gets thrown at Middle Eastern guys almost as often as it gets thrown at black guys.
I ended up reading reviews to see if there was any hint of it coming back from this. There wasn’t. Gave up reading in the beginning of the make-up sex scene in which Robin is made to grovel for being a bad little boy.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
This book instantly hits the problem many books hit when describing someone of a race that is not your own: “He looked ambiguously ethnic in a faintly Middle Eastern way, with deep olive-tan skin, dark hair and eyes, and a hint of a hook nose that drew the eye naturally...”
“Ethnic” is a poorly named grocery aisle, not a human being.
That said: mixed race Middle Eastern guy. Go on.
Chemistry is established immediately, which I dig. Gamer dynamic is accurate. Neil’s your typical stuffed-in-lockers variety of nerd; Robin comes off as a little Gary-Stuish since we pan into him Evil Masterminding a win against another competent player with no suggestion that there’s some element of chance to a card game.
Robin’s showing off struck the right chords. In theory, I might have enjoyed this novel more if it had been written from his perspective.
Neil could be rewritten easily into a cis straight girl, which was disappointing but par for the course.
If you enjoy the smell of fandom tropes, this author has the cologne for you.
There were parts I enjoyed that I‘ve been robbed of due to layers of racism that just got worse and worse as the book went on.
[SPOILERS]
It was super creepy to have the one PoC painted as a guy without any real prospects, just one – and then sees that wiped out by the random white guy he brings along. Then we get to see him have an absolutely childish tantrum while Neil plays the Arbiter of Rationality White Guy role that all too often happens whenever an argument, no matter how valid, occurs between PoC and white people who can’t even agree that grass is usually green.
This particular brand of “stupid and childish” is one that gets thrown at Middle Eastern guys almost as often as it gets thrown at black guys.
I ended up reading reviews to see if there was any hint of it coming back from this. There wasn’t. Gave up reading in the beginning of the make-up sex scene in which Robin is made to grovel for being a bad little boy.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review through http://mmgoodbookreviews.wordpress.com *
December 31, 2016
*I was gifted this ARC from the author and are freely giving my review of it*
I liked this story about two nerds falling in love, it was light and sweet with som hot scenes.
The writing style is easygoing and with the right amount of dialogues to keep my interest. No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings is also very good in my opinion.
The storyline was good but not the best, I felt like I just scraped the surface of the story so there could have been more filling. Then again it made the story easy to read and I DID enjoy it.
If I should pinpoint something that didn't resonate with me, it must be the jump in the story at the end but still it's a strong 4.
I liked this story about two nerds falling in love, it was light and sweet with som hot scenes.
The writing style is easygoing and with the right amount of dialogues to keep my interest. No unnecessary descriptions of surroundings is also very good in my opinion.
The storyline was good but not the best, I felt like I just scraped the surface of the story so there could have been more filling. Then again it made the story easy to read and I DID enjoy it.
If I should pinpoint something that didn't resonate with me, it must be the jump in the story at the end but still it's a strong 4.
January 3, 2017
Ok call me a total nerd but my hubby is a gamer so it was cool to see this started off in a card game. The way they are with eachother is sweet, but when they finally connect, cue fireworks.
HOT! This author writes love stories that are a mix of cute and yummy.
I received an Exclusive arc of this book.
HOT! This author writes love stories that are a mix of cute and yummy.
I received an Exclusive arc of this book.
January 3, 2017
Gosh...who would have thought a "nerd" love story would be so entertaining! The building relationship takes center stage in this M/M story. It makes you realize how difficult it must be for a guy to read the right signals with another guy. And gah...what if make a move and you're wrong! I loved how they got together and the wonderful ending.
September 17, 2017
This book was not that great. It was a short story with a single POV, which I don't care for. I like to have both MC's take in a story otherwise I feel as if I'm missing half the story. This book was also on the mushy side, like insta-love which I'm also not a fan of. Marriage after a couple weeks dating.
This was a cute read, but not for me.
This was a cute read, but not for me.
January 6, 2017
I'm not typically a fan of insta-luv or HEA but I feel like I cannot hate on this book. It was cute, had a nice "will they, won't they" set up. The epilogue was a bit much for me but I could see it working for true romance fans.
January 7, 2017
Geeks rule!
Love the details you put into the games and tournament. Their coming together was climactic with such an ethereal ending. Loved it!
Love the details you put into the games and tournament. Their coming together was climactic with such an ethereal ending. Loved it!
June 21, 2019
Too short. Neil and Robin are adorably awkward. Once they figure out they like the other one, they fall hard and fast. I liked this book, book two was even better.
Bought from kindle.
Bought from kindle.
December 25, 2020
competitive gamers on a road trip, not much to it but the world building of the Magic-based card game was well done
March 10, 2017
Short, fluffy, and totally angst free, but it was just so cute!
January 7, 2017
I really loved this book. It was so cute, and much more on the lighthearted side, which is my absolute favorite kind of book. Neil and Robin were both adorable in their own ways, and they were perfect together. I enjoyed following their story so much, and seeing them fall in love. And I was so happy to see them get their HEA. I'm already looking forward to the next book in this series. I was gifted a copy.
February 21, 2017
(3-3.5 read for me.) The MCs are likable, although Neil's self-doubts do go on a bit. I felt that the novella length did not fulfill the potential of this story. More Than Luck (Legendary Pairs 2) is a testament to that. Or maybe it has to do with the choice of what to include in a shorter work. I wanted to be shown more detail — more of the game and more of a sense of place — and less repetition of the guys' insecurities, and maybe less detailed "on-screen" sex. I like the switching POVs in More Than Luck, and understand that it wouldn't have worked in the beginning of this story since not knowing what each other is thinking is kind of the point. But it really works well in the second book. Nonetheless, happy to see these guys pop up in the next story, and happy to read more about them in shorts/codas.
January 3, 2017
This was fun to read.. It was sweet.. short.. and geeky haha. I enjoyed the characters and how quickly they fell in love.. it's not a normal thing no but it was sweet. I also loved the ending :D I am so glad i got to review this one
January 16, 2017
Original review on Molly Lolly
Four and a half stars!
I enjoyed the heck out of this story. It had all kinds of nerd elements I enjoyed and references I actually got (which is difficult when my knowledge base is decidedly non pop culture). Robin and Neil were so good together and characters I would totally enjoy hanging out with. Their relationship started out slowly as they got to know each other but picked up once they realized their feelings for each other were reciprocated. The pacing worked well especially since the story covers a large chunk of time. It’s laid out well where the time passed and isn’t as obviously missed since you can see how things have changed and evolved for them on page.
Neil was such a sweetheart. I liked how he had this total crush on Robin and didn’t know how to handle it. When Neil finally admitted his feelings, his cute-awkward level had reach max. I enjoyed seeing how he handled playing Legendary Pairs in a large tournament. In the final chapter I was all over Neil and couldn’t wait to see how the story wrapped up since he and Robin were totally in love.
I liked Robin’s bubbly effervescent attitude throughout the story. The fight with Neil was a little over the top but it was resolved quickly. The way Robin wanted to know literally everything about Neil and how their conversations were effortless was such a joy to read. His actions right at the end of the story were so sweet. I adored how he threw Neil for a loop and surprised him. It was such a joy to read that final scene.
I absolutely loved how Legendary Pairs was described in the book. I could see the game played out in my head as I was reading. You could also tell Mr. Cameron had either experience with table top card games or did an extensive amount of research. The atmosphere and culture surrounding the game and the players felt real, and I couldn’t get enough of it. I cannot wait to read more books in this series as they come out. I want to see more of these characters get stories and happy ending. Plus see more Legendary Pairs and Robin and Neil.
Four and a half stars!
I enjoyed the heck out of this story. It had all kinds of nerd elements I enjoyed and references I actually got (which is difficult when my knowledge base is decidedly non pop culture). Robin and Neil were so good together and characters I would totally enjoy hanging out with. Their relationship started out slowly as they got to know each other but picked up once they realized their feelings for each other were reciprocated. The pacing worked well especially since the story covers a large chunk of time. It’s laid out well where the time passed and isn’t as obviously missed since you can see how things have changed and evolved for them on page.
Neil was such a sweetheart. I liked how he had this total crush on Robin and didn’t know how to handle it. When Neil finally admitted his feelings, his cute-awkward level had reach max. I enjoyed seeing how he handled playing Legendary Pairs in a large tournament. In the final chapter I was all over Neil and couldn’t wait to see how the story wrapped up since he and Robin were totally in love.
I liked Robin’s bubbly effervescent attitude throughout the story. The fight with Neil was a little over the top but it was resolved quickly. The way Robin wanted to know literally everything about Neil and how their conversations were effortless was such a joy to read. His actions right at the end of the story were so sweet. I adored how he threw Neil for a loop and surprised him. It was such a joy to read that final scene.
I absolutely loved how Legendary Pairs was described in the book. I could see the game played out in my head as I was reading. You could also tell Mr. Cameron had either experience with table top card games or did an extensive amount of research. The atmosphere and culture surrounding the game and the players felt real, and I couldn’t get enough of it. I cannot wait to read more books in this series as they come out. I want to see more of these characters get stories and happy ending. Plus see more Legendary Pairs and Robin and Neil.
January 3, 2017
This was an interesting story about two young men who meet through a card game called Legendary Pairs. I’m not into this kind of gaming so I wasn’t really familiar with a lot of the terms used but that didn’t matter; I still enjoyed this book a lot. I imagine if you do know something about that kind of “world” you would get even more enjoyment out of it than I did.
Neil is a research biologist and he’s new to the city of Minneapolis having moved there from New York after getting his PhD. He doesn’t know anyone and he misses playing Legendary Pairs with his friends back in New York.
Robin Abboud plays Legendary Pairs and meets Neil when they both come to the same store to play the game. Robin’s a great player and wants to turn pro and he thinks that Neil should give it a try, too.
Neil and Robin are attracted to each other right away but neither of them is bold enough to make a move. A road trip to a Legendary Pairs tournament keeps them in close contact with each other but still nothing happens until they are given a room with only one bed.
There’s a lot of heat between these two and the sex is HOT. Robin is a pretty big jerk to Neil at one point and it threatens their newly developing relationship. This is a short-ish novella and I read it fairly quickly; it kept me entertained throughout the story and there is an HEA. I enjoy a mix of story lengths and shorter ones are great when I’m not in the mood to start something that will take me a couple of days to read.
An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
Neil is a research biologist and he’s new to the city of Minneapolis having moved there from New York after getting his PhD. He doesn’t know anyone and he misses playing Legendary Pairs with his friends back in New York.
Robin Abboud plays Legendary Pairs and meets Neil when they both come to the same store to play the game. Robin’s a great player and wants to turn pro and he thinks that Neil should give it a try, too.
Neil and Robin are attracted to each other right away but neither of them is bold enough to make a move. A road trip to a Legendary Pairs tournament keeps them in close contact with each other but still nothing happens until they are given a room with only one bed.
There’s a lot of heat between these two and the sex is HOT. Robin is a pretty big jerk to Neil at one point and it threatens their newly developing relationship. This is a short-ish novella and I read it fairly quickly; it kept me entertained throughout the story and there is an HEA. I enjoy a mix of story lengths and shorter ones are great when I’m not in the mood to start something that will take me a couple of days to read.
An advanced copy of this book was provided to me but my review was voluntary and not influenced by the author.
January 3, 2017
Enjoyed this story a lot. Fun, Sexy, and HOT! This sweet novella brings two men together in a different environment. Neil is a Research Biologist who has given up a lot to go after his PhD. Except his love for the card game, Legendary Pairs. When he moves to a new city his loneliness causes him to get out and socialize with others who love the same game. He meets Robin, whose goals are to become a professional in the circuit of Legendary Pairs. Robin befriends Neil and Neil is strongly attracted to Robin, but Neil doesn't think that Robin feels the same. Robin convinces Neil to go to a championship in the city. They go on a road trip and find the hotel has put them in a room with a king bed. They are able to get through the first night, but tempers flare when Neil beats Robin at his own game. Then Passion eventually takes over. Is there a Perfect Match in the cards or will their rivalry tear them apart? Is it in the cards? Great Read❤️
January 3, 2017
I received an ARC with no expectation.
This was a just a fun story to read. As the mother of a geek who loves his character card games it was easy to relate to this young men. While both men come from a very different backgrounds and they have different life goals they are brought together over their love of the game.
While the development of their relationship is somewhat fast it is also realistic as they have to work through the way to manage their competitive streaks. Their friends are wonderful side characters to the story and they give out both useful and very snarky advise.
I really appreciate the final chapter that takes us into the future and gives us a peek of how their lives have been developed.
If you are looking for a fun geeky love story you will really enjoy Perfect Game.
This was a just a fun story to read. As the mother of a geek who loves his character card games it was easy to relate to this young men. While both men come from a very different backgrounds and they have different life goals they are brought together over their love of the game.
While the development of their relationship is somewhat fast it is also realistic as they have to work through the way to manage their competitive streaks. Their friends are wonderful side characters to the story and they give out both useful and very snarky advise.
I really appreciate the final chapter that takes us into the future and gives us a peek of how their lives have been developed.
If you are looking for a fun geeky love story you will really enjoy Perfect Game.
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