Simon has doubts, and Gia has secrets—will they be able to let go of the past that hurt them both or will history repeat itself? Gia is living the dream with an amazing career and wonderful friends. Her life is on the right track, until a tall, broody blast-from-the-past breezes back into her life, sending her into a tailspin. She never forgot about Simon—her first love—or the way she cut him … cut him from her life all those years ago. Now, she doesn’t know what to do.
Simon never forgot the girl next door, or how she broke his heart when she left without even a goodbye. Thankfully, life as a professional gamer keeps his mind off his broken heart. That is, until he suddenly finds himself back in her path. Now he’s pushing her boundaries and testing her limits.
Simon and Gia have to find a way to coexist. They started as friends, and maybe it’s time to go back to the beginning. Only, this time around, being ‘just friends’ doesn’t seem to be enough. Simon has doubts, and Gia has secrets. Will they be able to let go of the past that hurt them both or will history repeat itself?
*This book can be read and understood as a standalone, but does contain minor spoilers for Level Me Up, book one in the series.
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There is a depth to this story more than just a romantic interlude. I found it very informative to hear from a sibling’s point of view of having to live and to grow up with a troubled sibling having bi-polar disorder. The impacts of any disorder are not just to the person affected by them but also by the immediate family members as well. This story was well written and was great to read. It was good to see such wonderful camaraderie written into a story. This novel’s characters overlap into other books by this author. I look forward to reading these novels as well. Enjoyable reading that makes you want to lap up more stories written by this author. Well done! 🙂
This is my first book by Lauren Helms. I absolutely loved it and couldn’t put it down! It gave me all the feels. There was so many emotions with the relationship between Gia and Simon. I definitely recommend reading this book. I can’t wait to read more by this author.
This was the first book I’ve read of the gamer series. I must admit I was skeptical, not a gamer myself, but I found it easy to follow, excellent and original plot with a serious side regarding mental health. Gia and Simon and their friends were extremely personable and believable. I received this book as an arc and voluntarily am submitting my review.
4.25 stars
This is the first book I have read by the author and it is a well written second chance romance. Gia has it all from great friends to a career she loves but she never forgot about her first love. Simon is the blast from Gia’s past, the boy next door who gave his heart to Gia and had it broken. When the two are brought back together again, they are each tested in different ways. Will Simon have Gia’s back when all is said and done? This is one story of angst that will have any reader in planted in his/her seat until all is exposed.
I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
I love a Nerd hero and this book delivers!
Lauren Helms delivers a sweet and steamy romance that packs an emotional punch. One More Round delves into mental health issues with the adequate seriousness and respect they deserve, giving this second-chance love story depth. I found Simon’s occupation as a professional gamer to be a unique and interesting story element and relevant to today’s culture. Gia and Simon are the epitome of innocent first loves finding one another again, and they made me smile. This is my first time reading Lauren Helms, and I look forward to seeing what she writes next.
ARC provided, but this review was voluntarily and honestly written.
What a fun and entertaining second chance and friends to lovers story! Simon and Gia are captivating together. What a unique story that will have you laughing at times. It has a very interesting plot with great characters.
*I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book.*
I voluntarily received the arc and am voluntarily leaving my honest review. I enjoyed the story line. The author knows how to write a interesting story. I loved the characters. I recommend it. Have a great day.
Simon and Gia were each other’s first loves, but she was forced to move away, so their young love was torn apart. Now, years later, they’re back in each other’s lives, but can they attain their second chance? Or will she move away again and tear his heart out, again?
I really liked One More Round. Simon and Gia are both wonderfully realistic and likable characters surrounded by an engaging cast of friends. Can’t wait to read more about this group!
this was a fun modern romance to read.
This was the first book written by Lauren Helms that I’ve read, and I loved it! I received an Arc of this book in exchange for an honest review. I thoroughly enjoyed Gia’s and Simon’s story. I was drawn in by their history and how they were working through it. I cried when they split and was so happy to see their HEA. I am now reading the 1st Gamer Boy Novel, with Morgan and Dex, and cannot wait for Ruby’s and Link’s story.
An endearing second chance romance with characters that are organic. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
This was a great second chance romance. It was well written, interesting, had great characters and storyline. The secondary characters added to the story. I enjoyed the connection that Gia and Simon, watching them work through their past. I enjoyed this book and recommend it to all. I received it as an arc and voluntarily reviewed it.
Fantastic second chance whirlwind romance! Loved the characters and their chemistry!
I have read an advance copy but OMG!! I totally didn’t see this twist coming, having a second chance but face the same roadblock. Reunited with your BFF but who was also your first love but family obligations pulling you apart physically and mentally. Simon and Gia story is just beautiful and heartbreaking but can Gia overcome obligations for her own happiness
The story of Simon and Gia is fast paced and full of action. Lots of twists, passion and secrets. This is the second book in the Gamer series and can be read as a standalone but it better read after book one. A second chance romance that will take you on an emotional roller coaster. You’ll laugh and you’ll cry but you’ll be brought into the action with Simon, Gia and their friends. I read a reader copy and voluntarily chose to write a review.
Extremely entertaining, captivating and interesting sexy read. I could not put it down. Wonderfully written with strong characters. I want to read more from this author. I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I really enjoyed this book it was really well written and I just loved Gia and Simon we met them in the first book so I was really looking forward to their book and it did not disappoint. It held my interest all the way through and I would definitely recommend this series
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OMG! Gia and Simon are EVERYTHING! I absolutely loved this book. The ups and downs these two face from a young age until now kept me eagerly turning the pages. I highly recommend you read the first book in the series, but it isn’t necessary to enjoy this one!