Single Player

Praise for Single Player:

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“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.”
—Library Journal, starred review

“[A] bighearted debut … Meryl Wilsner fans should check this out.”
—Publishers Weekly

“A celebration of games and gaming culture.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Tara Tai’s extremely nerdy romance set at a video game company, is a much-needed breath of fresh air.”
—Bookpage

“With the most delicious tension between the enemies-to-lovers main characters, Single Player will pull you deep into the gaming world and keep you turning pages even if you are not a gamer. A fantastic debut!”
—Lyn Liao Butler, Amazon bestselling author of Someone Else’s Life

“For gamers and swooners alike, Single Player is a video game wrapped in the perfect book. Play between two scintillating characters as you struggle not to fall in love with both!”
—Laura Gao, creator of Messy Roots and Kirby’s Lessons for Falling (In Love)

“Single Player 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.”
—TJ Alexander, author of Triple Sec

“Single Player is 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, Single Player is a must-read rivals-to-lovers romance. A perfectly smart nerdy rom-com.”
—Taleen Voskuni, author of Sorry, Bro and Lavash at First Sight

“A witty, heartwarming workplace romance with the perfect dose of industry drama—Single Player will 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.”
—Kyla Zhao, author of Valley Verified and The Fraud Squad

Tara Tai is 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. Single Player is her debut novel.

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