A Lover’s Game by Max Hudson

It was a love campaign all along…

Charlie thought he would never recover from his divorce. Although he was well on his way to having his life back, he felt stuck, caught between worlds. He was single and yet he felt like he was still attached to his ex. The papers were soon to be signed. He was nearly home free.

His only escape from the turmoil of his life was in tabletop RPGs. His best friend, Elias, and his crew were the only people in the world who could possibly understand his hurt. But when his broken heart began to quiver, there was one person on the scene who could give more than mere comfort—and that was Elias.

The two quickly fell for each other. Charlie became enamored with Elias, running to him with every little broken piece of his heart. And Elias took pleasure in providing comfort. He did everything he could to make Charlie happy, even making exceptions that would lead to a flare-up of his allergies.

But Elias soon realizes his help is being taken for granted. He grapples with whether to sacrifice his needs for his wants and considers whether Charlie should do the same. After all, Charlie is his best friend. And he would do anything for his best friend.

Will Charlie ask for too much? Will the foundation of their friendship withstand the pressures of a budding love? Or will they allow the arrow of love to plunge them into despair?