Queued Hearts

Queued Hearts

Book 1 of the Hearts Beyond the Screen Series

One game. Two strangers. A connection neither saw coming.

Ethan has always found comfort behind a screen.

At twenty-six, his life follows a familiar routine: work, gaming, and late nights spent escaping into the virtual world of Eternal Arena. Love isn't exactly on his radar. After all, online games are easier to understand than relationships.

Then he meets Maya.

Known online as StarGazer, Maya is witty, talented, fiercely independent, and unlike anyone Ethan has ever encountered. What begins as a random match quickly turns into late-night gaming sessions, playful teasing, and conversations neither wants to end.

Soon, logging in isn't just about winning anymore.

It's about hearing her voice.

Making her laugh.

And finding a reason to look forward to tomorrow.

But when friendship turns into something deeper, Ethan and Maya face a challenge no game has prepared them for: turning an online connection into something real.

With hundreds of miles between them, insecurities threatening their happiness, and real life refusing to play by the rules, they'll have to decide whether love is worth stepping outside their comfort zones.

Because sometimes the biggest risk isn't losing the game. It's opening your heart to someone who could change your life forever.

Queued Hearts is a heartwarming contemporary gaming romance filled with slow-burn chemistry, witty banter, emotional moments, and the beautiful possibility of finding love where you least expect it.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Slow-burn romance and meaningful emotional connections

• Online friendships that become something more

• Gaming culture, Discord calls, and late-night conversations

• Long-distance relationships and first meetings

• Sweet, funny, and heartfelt love stories

Sometimes finding your player two means taking a chance on love.

Written by Tiaan De Bruyn