Duckie Mack joins the Diner Days crew with Gaming at Randy’s, a low angst, opposites attract M/M romance featuring two trans men.
From the blurb:
They say you should never meet your idols, but when one enthusiastic fan meets his favorite gamer, will sparks fly or will it be game over?
Locke worked hard to become a pro gamer, getting paid to do something he loves. But with the dream comes some unexpected challenges. The demand is overwhelming and it gets lonely.
Adam works in the historical district, where he gets to dress up and entertain tourists. He loves to play games casually as a way to relax and often sets up at Randy’s Diner. The last person Adam expected to walk into the diner was his favorite streamer.
Locke is used to people recognizing him, it comes with the territory, but something about Adam draws him in. Maybe it’s the fact that he’s trans too, or that he’s unabashedly terrible at games and doesn’t care. Whatever it is, Locke finds himself enraptured by him.
Maybe life is better in two-player mode.
Gaming at Randy’s is a low angst MM romance featuring two trans men in a celebrity/fan, opposites attract romance. It is part of the multi-author series, Diner Days.
Love beyond the binary: serving up low angst trans romances at Randy's Diner.
Heather's Review:
I am absolutely loving the way that each author is running with the Diner Days theme and Duckie Mack's entry of Gaming at Randy's is no exception! Juxtaposing two trans men at different places in their transition and bringing them together to celebrate their connection and shared love of gaming, despite being opposites gives us a sweet and swoony romance that just overflows with adorableness! I love that while Adam is a fan and an extrovert, that Locke, the sweet introvert is the one who makes the first move and that they both feel the tug, but are reluctant to jump in with both feet for different reasons.
Like the other Diner Days books, this one celebrates being trans and celebrates that you can be at different places in your transition and feel differently about your body and still be valid. As always, you can read this book standalone, but why not dive into the whole series!
Molly Otto's Review:
I can not begin to explain how much I love this series. The authors have all come together in writing beautifully open trans romances. Each book has characters being their authentic selves no matter the stage they are true to themselves.
Adam & Locke are so dang adorable together that I was squealing with happiness. Adam is a beautiful extrovert who politely put plays video games like me who happened to come upon Locke and, with his help, came to see his truth. Locke is a beautiful introvert when off screen and just sticks true to his true self. When these two enter each other orbits, they don't stand a chance they are each other's person. The chemistry is a great mix of heat and yet still adorable. I honestly don't know how Duckie pulled it off.
What a great addition to an already amazing series, with fun cameos from characters we've fallen for in previous stories.
Angel's review:
I love Duckie's writing, she has a way with words and the characters she created are always so wonderful. I also adore how she puts Easter eggs throughout this story, I loved the nod to her Heartcraft Market series, as well as Crow's Nest being mentioned as well, finding those Easter eggs are so much fun!
I absolutely adored Adam and Locke, they are absolutely adorable. Both men are trans in different areas of transitioning. Locke has had top surgery done and is on testosterone, whereas Adam is not interested in top surgery for himself, and is satisfied with his body as it is. I found that to be a really poignant message within this story. Adam being comfortable with himself and his body was really inspiring, and I feel as though his character is going to inspire others as well. I loved that Duckie showed two trans men in different ways. After all there is no 'one size fits all', what might be right and feel good to one person, might not be what fits for someone else. I think it's really amazing that Duckie showcased exactly that.
I found the story to progress nicely, I adored the awkward, shy moments that Locke had while interacting with Adam. It was adorable, and definitely relatable! Overall a fantastic story with incredible characters, and a hilarious duck catchphrase!!
Gaming at Randy’s is currently available as an e-book and paperback and can be read as part of your Kindle Unlimited Subscription
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