What game isn't complete without expansions? Here, in Volume #1, you can find the first three novellas, plus the introduction short story that sets up the series!
The Love Game:
Kathleen's last published story is going to be about a gaming pub - a fluff piece about people playing board games and hanging out at a fun place. But when she finds out the owner is a former boyfriend, the simple story becomes much more complicated...
Jake dreamed about owning his own business - The Thirsty Meeple is what he's always wanted, a place for gamers to come and hang out, have a drink, and relax among friends. But he never dreamed about Kathleen walking through the front door and reigniting the passion he thought he'd put away forever.
Now it's her move...
Rolling the Dice:
Andrea, a new widow, is taking her therapist's advice and getting out of her apartment - and The Thirsty Meeple looks like a good place to start. Running into her old co-worker, Dane, is a blessing as she settles into a new routine.
Dane thought he'd lost any chance at wooing the most beautiful woman in the world, especially when she got married. When Andrea walks back into his life, he's not going to let her get away again. But the innocent secret he kept in the past is about to put their budding relationship to the test... will it survive?
Turn of the Cards:
Karl is in the doghouse, temporarily banned because of his constant arguing with his fellow gamers. When he comes back this time, he decides to try something new - a popular card game he hasn't played for years. Except he needs a partner, someone who isn't going to hold his past against him...
Jeni comes to The Thirsty Meeple to relax and unwind. But a tournament offers the chance to win big money, enough to put a dent in her student debt. Practicing with Karl is good, but they both want more - including winning the tournament. Luck and Love collide, leading both of them shuffling the deck and wondering what Fate will deal out.
Playing for Keeps:
Dominique loves running her role-playing games, as much as she loves running her restaurant - even if her ex-husband does own half of it. Her Wednesday night games are legendary, and open seats never stay empty for long. Except her new player, Mike, wants to play outside of the game...
Mike enjoys writing foodie blogs when he's not working, or enjoying one of Dom's gaming sessions. But when he unknowingly posts a review of her restaurant, he finds himself caught up in a game that might cost him any chance of winning Dom's heart. Now it's time for this fighter to take the initiative!
