It's the perfect escape. Until things get real...
Mia Strong is beyond stressed out. With pre-med courses, the looming qualifying exam, a job, and her mother's serious health problems, she's feeling the pressure from all sides. As a distraction, she turns to online gaming and her newest addiction, Dragon Epoch. Mia seeks an escape into fantasy--never dreaming that she'd find something real.
He goes by FallenOne. He's smart, funny, and has a sexy voice. Their instant connection is the best thing that's happened to Mia in a long time. He listens for hours while she bares her innermost fears. But he holds everything back about himself. At first, the mystery intrigues her, until she faces a life-altering decision. Now, Mia needs someone she can trust.
Will FallenOne's friendship turn into something real? Or will the fantasy disappear, leaving her alone and in turmoil?
*Note: A draft version of this story appeared on the author's website. This is now a novel-length work of fiction that has been expanded, revised and edited, adding 40% more content. It is now a novel of approximately 45,000 words and shows the events that lead up to the bestselling At Any Price, from Mia's point of view.
From Goodreads:
Achievement Unlocked: Geek Virgin
When Mia Strong, proud geek-girl and popular gaming blogger, auctions off her virginity online, she knows she'll make waves. But what she will not be making is a love connection. Her rules are set in stone: One night. No further contact.
It's a desperate step, but it's the only way she can go to medical school and pay her mother's mounting hospital bills.
Difficulty Level: Millionaire CEO
Adam Drake, the enigmatic auction winner, is a software prodigy who made his first million at seventeen. Now, in his mid-twenties, he's sexy, driven and--as CEO of his own gaming company--he's used to making the rules. Before Mia knows what's happening, he's found the loophole in the rules of her auction. Every stipulation she's made to protect her heart gets tossed by the wayside.
She can't tell if he's playing her...or if he's playing for keeps.
Achievement Unlocked: Geek Virgin
When Mia Strong, proud geek-girl and popular gaming blogger, auctions off her virginity online, she knows she'll make waves. But what she will not be making is a love connection. Her rules are set in stone: One night. No further contact.
It's a desperate step, but it's the only way she can go to medical school and pay her mother's mounting hospital bills.
Difficulty Level: Millionaire CEO
Adam Drake, the enigmatic auction winner, is a software prodigy who made his first million at seventeen. Now, in his mid-twenties, he's sexy, driven and--as CEO of his own gaming company--he's used to making the rules. Before Mia knows what's happening, he's found the loophole in the rules of her auction. Every stipulation she's made to protect her heart gets tossed by the wayside.
She can't tell if he's playing her...or if he's playing for keeps.
As a bonus for readers of the Gaming The System series, I have written some scenes from At Any Price in Adam's point of view.
The scenes included in this bonus booklet:
--Mia and Adam's first meeting
--The evening that Adam and Mia spend together on his yacht.
--A series of scenes covering the month that Adam and Mia are separated (between St. Lucia and their reunion at the ranch in Anza).
It is strongly recommended that you read At Any Price before reading these scenes, but they will not spoil your enjoyment of the rest of the books afterward.
From Goodreads:
So You Want to Be a Hero?
Millionaire CEO Adam Drake, overcame a tortured past to build his own gaming empire. He's in complete control of his life. With his new found love for brilliant geek girl blogger, Mia Strong, the last piece of his life is in place. He's at the top of his game.
Your Princess Is in Another Castle.
Until suddenly, she withdraws from him, leaving him in the dark. Something tells him she needs help. But she's too stubborn or scared to ask for it, and the more he tries to take control, the further he pushes her away. He can't solve this problem by writing a check or a few lines of code.
He'll have to dig deep and put himself at risk…or risk losing her forever.
So You Want to Be a Hero?
Millionaire CEO Adam Drake, overcame a tortured past to build his own gaming empire. He's in complete control of his life. With his new found love for brilliant geek girl blogger, Mia Strong, the last piece of his life is in place. He's at the top of his game.
Your Princess Is in Another Castle.
Until suddenly, she withdraws from him, leaving him in the dark. Something tells him she needs help. But she's too stubborn or scared to ask for it, and the more he tries to take control, the further he pushes her away. He can't solve this problem by writing a check or a few lines of code.
He'll have to dig deep and put himself at risk…or risk losing her forever.
From Goodreads:
It's Dangerous to Go Alone!
Mia Strong never expected to be deciding the rest of her life at age twenty-two. Is she willing to become a human lab rat? Does she need to write a will? Does she ever want a family--and if so, with whom? She can't dodge the tough questions--not if she plans to live to see twenty-three. With her life hanging in the balance, Mia wants nothing more than to rely on Adam Drake, but he's hurt her before.
You Must Gather Your Party Before Venturing Forth…
Adam Drake knows that he's made mistakes, but when he discovers what Mia's facing, he realizes how much those mistakes could cost him. Now he has to choose between being the man who can save Mia's life or the man she can love. No matter how much it tears him apart, Adam knows he has to put Mia first...even if it means he's out of the picture entirely.
Will their love survive this epic battle or is it game over?
My Review:
I really enjoyed reading these books again! I've only read most of them the once, and that was years ago, so it was great to read the whole series (with Girl Geek and At Any Price Bonus not having been read originally!) from the start!
It's Dangerous to Go Alone!
Mia Strong never expected to be deciding the rest of her life at age twenty-two. Is she willing to become a human lab rat? Does she need to write a will? Does she ever want a family--and if so, with whom? She can't dodge the tough questions--not if she plans to live to see twenty-three. With her life hanging in the balance, Mia wants nothing more than to rely on Adam Drake, but he's hurt her before.
You Must Gather Your Party Before Venturing Forth…
Adam Drake knows that he's made mistakes, but when he discovers what Mia's facing, he realizes how much those mistakes could cost him. Now he has to choose between being the man who can save Mia's life or the man she can love. No matter how much it tears him apart, Adam knows he has to put Mia first...even if it means he's out of the picture entirely.
Will their love survive this epic battle or is it game over?
I really enjoyed reading these books again! I've only read most of them the once, and that was years ago, so it was great to read the whole series (with Girl Geek and At Any Price Bonus not having been read originally!) from the start!
I just love Mia and Adam, they've both been through a lot, and together they have a lot to deal with, between him keeping the secret of being FallenOne, to her keeping her cancer secret, and everything that happened from there. And it's really rough, but I knew that they would get through it!
I don't know which one I found harder to read, At Any Turn or At Any Moment. At Any Turn, it felt like there were no right way to handle things, that Adam kept making decisions that made things worse. But At Any Moment deals with the fallout and the lack of trust between them-even though they love each other. Bah!
They both have to work on the trust issues, and they both have a lot going on as well, between the lawsuit and the cancer, and that her mom is marrying his uncle. So they're in each others lives regardless. But they do work it out, and I love that epilogue, loved seeing them that happy!
This series is just so great, and I can't wait to reread more!
Author: Brenna Aubrey
Series: Gaming the System #0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3
First Read: November 18th, 2013, June 4th, 2014, October 27th, 2014
Author: Brenna Aubrey
Series: Gaming the System #0.5, 1, 1.5, 2, 3
First Read: November 18th, 2013, June 4th, 2014, October 27th, 2014
Read: January 31st, 31st, 31st, February 1st, 1st, 2022
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Rereading, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2022 Books!
Publisher: Silver Griffin Associates
Published: August 13th 2017, December 9th 2013, October 8th 2016, April 30th 2014, October 28th 2014
Source: Ebook.bike
Reason Why: Rereading, and they're Prequel & Sequel Challenge 2022 Books!
Publisher: Silver Griffin Associates
Published: August 13th 2017, December 9th 2013, October 8th 2016, April 30th 2014, October 28th 2014
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At Any Price:
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At Any Price Bonus:
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At Any Turn:
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At Any Moment:
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