My name is Scarlett Mavis. I have a sweet tooth, no filters, and video games are my life. Let me clarify that last part: They’re not a hobby; they’re not a way to kill the time; They. Are. My. LIFE. Where family, men, and humans, in general, have failed me, video games are always there waiting for me to return to their warm and accepting embrace. In real life I may be a heartbroken geek, but put … put a controller in my hands and I become an indestructible warrior. What else does a girl really need?Enter player two, Kane Decker.Handsome, nerdy, incredible kisser, and just my type. Our first date was perfect in every way. Then, like always, reality came crashing down with one simple truth. He wasn’t my teammate; he was the enemy. And there’s nothing I’m better at than taking out a rival player. But this isn’t a game, and the stakes are all too real. For the first time in my life, I may have met my match. Game on.18+
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WTH?! I am dying here. This book is SO FLIPPING GOOD! Yes it is surprising the heck out of me a bit. My gaming days included Arcades at the mall or Duck Hunt/Mario Brothers when I babysat as a teenager. Yes I am from the dark ages. Having said that I TOTALLY connected with this story. It is hilarious, touching and real.
Scarlett is an amazing wonderful Nerdette. She makes the gaming world interesting and full of heart. It is beautiful how she talks about it being a magical place for the “unusuals”. (Whispers)I know that isn’t a real word but it works here (hee hee). I loved when Scarlett talks about finding herself in the world of geeks, outcasts, and the misunderstood and how they all found a tribe in the gaming world.
Kane (OMG) I fell in love with him at the beginning, then he ticked me off, and then I feel in love with him again. I couldn’t stay mad at this sexy gamer. This author did a great job making him a regular guy full of missteps especially in his teen years. I thought it was great how his mom and roommate pretty much called him on it and he acknowledged his mess up. I did feel bad for him cause he had to take a hit for some of the dumb choices of his youth. His journey working on the adulting thing truly felt authentic.
Kane and Scarlett together were sexy, fun, heartbreaking, but most of all really unique. Holy hotness this couple had some amazing heat. This story is filled with family and friends. Love experiencing the full picture. I need me some more Nessa and Wren. SO FUNNY! Wink. Jus’ sayin!
I have to admit that even at some of the sadder moments I was fluctuating between tearing up and wanting to laugh hysterically. The sarcastic and irreverent wit of this author is priceless.
The Beauty and the Bookworm reference, gamesis, gamesplaining, and the gaming dictionary at the end made this read feel educational at times. Ok, maybe a slight exaggeration, but you know what I mean. I learned some new things (lol).
The message of #girlpower in this story mixed within all the funny really pushed it over the top. Anytime a female breaks into a predominately male world I just have to cheer a little bit. GO GIRL!
Ugh I could talk about this book forever and I kind’a have here. Eek! Sorry. Anyway this book is deserving of ALL five stars and I hope this author gets her funny on again because she knocked it out of the park.
HAPPY READING EVERYONE! XOXO
I loved this book so much! One of my new favorite romcoms! The characters were perfect. The storyline was a fun, fast pace that I had to finish in one sitting. SK Rose killed me with her debut duet of books. And she has killed me again with this latest book. I will definitely be telling everyone to read it right now!
Is it wrong that at the grand old age of 35 I want to be Scarlett? Lol
The way this book has been written just pulls you right in, you could be sitting in the dorms with Scarlett as you watch her play tactical heart!
The chemistry between Scarlett and Kane is explosive and just gives you the feels! Loving all the background characters as well especially Kanes family!
Hoping this isn’t a one off and SK writes more rom coms in the future!
“Somebody slap me ’cause I’m on the verge of a romance novel swoon: hand across my forehead, pathetic little sigh, and crash to the floor type of situation.”
I fell in love with a NERD and I LOVED it!!! But not just any Nerd, he was hot, and he was funny, and he may have frustrated me just as much as he made me swoon!! I had such a great time reading all of these characters, I laughed, I fanned myself, and didn’t want to put it down. While I’m not into video games and such, it didn’t detract from a great read!! They drove me nuts at times, but the romance was truly off the charts!! They both bumbled and made mistakes, but the things they did for each other had me melting to the floor. It was different in the best way, and I laughed my butt off almost the entire time!! I thank the Author for providing a copy to review!!
“Magical Kisses, sexy bikes, and dragon rings-I can’t let his wizardly ways cloud my senses.”
~~~Erika, Book Haven Book Blog
My nerdy little heart is going to explode! Tactical Heart is a romance loving nerd’s dream come true. It’s seriously funny, beyond adorable and has all the feels! As a full on geeky bookworm that’s married to a gamer the blurb was like catnip to me, I had to read this. But let me tell you as awesome as the blurb is, it’s got nothing on just how freaking awesome the entire book is.
Scarlett has me cracking up so much. She’s sassy, full of attitude, funny, sarcastic, a sugar addict…basically she’s my new girl crush. Despite her tough attitude a past of being bullied still has her self confidence shaken at times, but not enough to keep her from dusting herself off and coming back even stronger.
And then Kane? Three words. Total. Nerdy. Hotness. And he’s funny. And sweet. And, well, stupid at times. But let’s be real, who isn’t? He also gets bonus points for his hilarious and sweet family (I would diiiiiiie for more books with his family *hint hint*) together Kane and Scarlett make enemies to lovers a hilarious and sweet ride that I never wanted to get off of!
5 stars isn’t enough for this Romcom, I absolutely loved S.K. Rose work.
My husband and I are kinda like Scarlett and Kane, i’m not as much as a gamer as he is but I could relate to the story, It’s funny it took me a little longer to finish this book and not because it wasn’t amazing, but Scarlett and my lovely husband brought out the gamer in me and I ended up spending a little to much time gaming.
Scarlett had a rough childhood she wasn’t the prettiest in school and her sister had all the looks, she turned to gaming to find place in the world where she would be accepted .
Kane on the other hand had a loving family, his father was a huge gaming and passed the torch on to his 3 sons. Scarlett and Kane get set up on a blind date, everything was going perfect till the following morning when Scarlett hit the keyboard on Kane’s computer and finds out that he is her in game enemy.
They both try out for this amazing opportunity for a paid internship at a big name game company. To find out what happens next you really need to read this story, you won’t regret it, I loved it from start to finish.
Amazing work S.K. Rose, can’t wait to see what you have planned next <3
Kane and Scarlett were such a hoot to read, she is such a smartass, I loved her character!
This book is so different from other Ms. Rose’s Reaper series, it goes to show her talent had no ends. I never thought I would enjoy reading a book in the video game world, but what a surprise and dang this world was is so cut throat. Sometimes it’s hard for people to find their passion in life, and to find someone that feels the same as you do, makes for a long lasting friendship or love. Although, after that blind date, we are on a wild ride, “Never underestimate the power of the vagina”, that is my favorite line in the whole book. I found myself using the glossary to get all the gamer terminology, or I asked my hubby he knew most all it.
S.K. wrote such an original story, it’s nice sometimes to get from the insta love genre, and read something that wasn’t in my comfort zone, although we still get the steamy love scene’s we all want. You can’t help but love Kane and Scarlett, from her snarky attitude and Kane’s sexiness, to his zany and fun loving family, make you wish you could be a part of it all. I sure hope we get Nessa’s story in the near future.
Fan freaking tastic!!
If you want great characters, snark, fun, romance, superb support characters, humour and an epic first date then look no further my friend. S.K Rose has managed to pack all this and more into one of the funniest, sweet, girl power promoting books I have read in a long time.
Kane and Scarlett go. Like chips and dip or movies and popcorn. Separately they are still good but put them together and KABOOM! Excellence of the combo kind.
I am not a gamer but the references were not too much or confusing so even a noob (see I learned from this book) like me got it.
I honestly CAN NOT recommend this book enough. Go..grab..gorge!!!
Five stars isn’t enough for this book.
This book is nothing like her debut duet. It’s fun, light, quirky, and absolutely hysterical (do not eat while reading. I almost died from laughing and choked on my dinner) .
These characters are so full of life you can’t help but get pulled in. Scarlett is unapologetically herself She refuses to change for anything or anyone. Kane happens to love that about her. Their love story is one I wont forget.
Being a girl gamer this book felt so personal. She truly understands the struggle. Don’t worry if you aren’t a gamer. S.K. gives you all the lingo and by the time your done you’ll know all about gamer words and be able to hang with the best of them.
I really can’t say enough about this book. It’s amazing. I’m getting it in paperback because… well have you seen the cover???
OML!! I waited for this story to come out and lets just say I freaking love Kane & Scarlett.. Ofc with Nessa and Wren also lol..
YOu want to read rom com that will have you laughing through the whole book you need this book in your life.. Ofc like you see its a gamer book, but don’t worry, you have glossary about the meanings of some of the gamer terms.
Scarlett is a gamer who nobody think can kick a mans ass at video games… Which she proves everyone wrong. Her sister decides to set her up with her boyfriends best friend, who is also a gamer nerd like her.. Lets just they hit it off on the first date. Til a past moment comes out and she decides she no longer wants to have anything to do with him.. But come on how can you resist a gamer who is giving you multiple orgasms at once, right? Lol..
” I think you’ve learned a valuable lesson in sexism here today, Kane. Never underestimate the power of the vagina.”
“It’s about to go down”
” Hush now, dancing queen, this way.”
But Tactical Heart is game that both of them are competing to be the bestest and to win an internship with the company… “Like they may the best man win”
GAME OVER!!!
SK rose has once again wrote amazing book! This is her first romcom and its freaking hilarious and prefect. If you need a good laugh this book is for you. If you are a gamer and looking for an amazing gamer romcom book then DEFINITELY read this book! From a fellow nerd this book is everything a nerd would want to read cause Rose took the time to use gaming lingo all the way to not making a gamer girl who is a slut and just plays for guys nope scarlett is a sexy badass gamer with a big sweet tooth and a passion for video games. Can’t wait to see whats in store for scarlett and kane!
“S.K. Rose, I knew you were were talented, but talented and funny, Wow!!”
If you want to read a sassy, feisty, take no shit heroine this is for you! Scarlett’s character is seriously an amazing badass woman! Kane, is the hot nerdy gaming guy who meets her on a blind date. Neither one of them want to go on this date, but they meet and gaming points are hitting an all time high. If they could create their own perfect character they have found it within each other.
Although, they find out all isn’t what it seems.
Is winning the game the ultimate prize? Or will they discover a new meaning to Tactical Heart?
I have given and honest review in exchange for this laugh out loud, to now needing candy in exchange for this advanced review copy. Thank you S.K. Rose, your creativity has no bounds!
Once again, S.K. Rose gave me all the feels. She never disappoints!!! I loved Scarlett and Kane!! They’re a couple all misfits can relate to. S.K. gave us a couple different from the usual steamy, ultra sexy, unrealistic and unrelatable couples a lot of authors write. I fell in love, and I laughed. All the side characters are just as loveable!! Chalk up another great one for SK!!
Scarlett and Kane are big in the gaming world. They are set up on a blind date which turned out really well until things are uncovered. To find out that you’re date is you competition and there is a hurtful past between you, but then you discover you can’t leave the other person alone. More feelings get involved and then fear – how do you overcome this? Can Scarlett and Kane push past their fears before it’s too late?
Books by S.K. Rose kick the feels into high gear and Tactical Heart is no different. Love this story!!!
The authors first romcom did not disappoint! It was a sweet funny and geeky book. The FMC is a sassy nerd and the MMC is a sexy nerd. Do you really need anything else?
filters, and video games are her life. She doesn’t just play for a hobby- they are her life. Her escape from the real world. Her passion, and inspiration. Where real life has failed her, video games accepted her for exactly who she is.
Kane Decker is exactly Scarlett’s type. Handsome, nerdy, and an incredible kisser. After a perfect first date- reality didn’t just come knocking on her door, it came crashing through it. Kane isn’t Scarlett’s teammate- but her nemisis. There is nothing Scarlett is better at then taking out a rival player- but has Scarlett finally met her match?
I have LOVED SK Rose’s debut Duet Remember The Reaper- where she brought all the angst and emotion. But Tactical Heart we see a whole other side of SK Rose- and she did not disappoint! It’s a cute and nerdy gamer enemies to lovers romance. I laughed, I swooned, I geeked out, and I fell in love with Scarlett and Kane’s characters and this story. The chemistry between these two characters was undeniable. The sass, snark, and one liners were witty and enjoyable. The nerd was strong with this one. If you love fun romances that bring on the funny, nerdy characters that are crazy relatable, red hot chemistry, and back and forth banter, then you need to pick up this book! 5 sweet & sassy out of 5.
I love Scarlet and Kane!! This is a couple I can relate to, they are the misfits. They don’t let other give them crap for being gamers. They are amazing character and I’m so glad they found each other! Love you S. K. Rose!!
If you need a laugh out loud funny romcom, then look no further. Rose takes a swing and hits the ball so far out of the park with Tacticle Heart. I literally had tears falling from my eyes due to all the damn laughing.
I love, love, love the setting in this book. It’s so different from any other romcom. Rose went with what she knows and what she loves when she made her characters gamers. You can tell, she knows this subject very well. And she delivered a funny as hell story, that had a great plot, great twists, and some great characters. Even the secondary characters rocked my socks off.
Scarlett and Kane are just adorkable! Both are avid gamers and love all things nerd. I dig the nerd love. Rose made these two just absolutely lovable. There is no way I couldnt love Scarlett. No way I couldnt love Kane. No way I couldnt love everything that she poured into this amazing story.
Tactical Heart is a definite 5 star read in my opinion.
Seriously, these characters are amazing. I am so happy the main characters aren’t just stupidly hot people with an angsty past. Nope, they are nerdy and they like it. Kane and Scarlett are quirky and unashamed of their love of gaming. I love this so much. It’s refreshing. While Scarlett has issues with her past, she has accepted herself and exudes confidence. This is awesome. I love strong heroines. And there is no denying the chemistry between Kane and Scarlett is hot.
What happens when you meet someone who just gets you but has a secret that you cannot overlook? Chaos. Chaos happens. This story had me laughing, groaning and yelling at both Kane and Scarlett throughout the book. I enjoyed every second of this story. Once again, SK created characters that make me feel as if I’ve known them forever. Even the secondary characters seem so familiar, like long lost friends. I won’t lie – I need more of these characters. Perhaps a novella in the future about some of those secondary characters, SK? This book is a definite must re-read.
Oh Em Gee!! This book is SOOO good! I knew the author could write angst like nobody’s business and was excited to see what a rom-com would look like from her and I was definitely not let down! As a gamer myself, I was deeply invested in this story and the awkward social behaviors of a character similar to me. What a kick butt chick! I love the story, I love the romance, but the comedy is what drove me the most. Every interruption in my reading had me cutting dirty looks and you might want to read this somewhere private so you can avoid the weird looks as you Cheshire grin through the hilarious scenes. Even if you aren’t a gamer, you’ll love the book. The author was nice enough to put in a fun list of common gamer lingo and what it means so you get the full experience. I also loved the additional touch of girl power toward the end-I totally get the stigma related to female gamers and thought it was amazing that the book touched on a topic like that. I wondered where the conflict would come from since both main characters seemed perfect for each other and LOVED how the conflict was introduced. Great writing, great story, amazing characters-you just can’t ask for more! Read it!