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The OCD Games: A Christmas Romance Novella by [Kayla Krantz, Raven Heidrich]

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Erica struggles with her obsessions, to the point where her life is ruled by them. After losing her job, she seeks out a new one with the aid of her best friend, Kara, by her side. Change has always been tricky but between support group and art classes, Erica finds she's able to cope with everything.

With her head held high, she's determined to make the best of her new job. Cue handsome yet mysterious Blaine. Erica does her best to avoid him, convinced that her OCD will be a barrier that he won't understand.

Except Blaine has his own obsessions. The more she learns about him, the more Erica realizes that she's not alone. Her Christmas present is something she's only been able to dream about for years--a partner who not only accepts her but one who understands her too.
*Winner of the 2020 Pencraft Award for Literary Excellence for Contemporary Romance*

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December 20, 2018
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ASIN : B07HK5QSY4
Publisher : Into the Darkness Publishing; 1st edition (December 20, 2018)
Publication date : December 20, 2018
Language : English
File size : 693 KB
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Print length : 96 pages
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Best Sellers Rank: #1,779,783 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #14,635 in Coming of Age Fiction (Kindle Store)
- #18,532 in New Adult & College Romance (Kindle Store)
- #18,721 in Two-Hour Romance Short Reads

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Jana LaPelle

Uniquely Interesting...

Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2019

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Not my typical genre, but I found I couldn’t put OCD Games down once I picked it up this morning. It’s an easy read looking into the life of characters that suffer from OCD. I found it rather fascinating, and yet, at times it was painful to read how debilitating the disorder can be, which just encouraged me to pull for Erica to just make it through the day. Because as we all know, each day is a victory. The author gives a unique insight into a day in the life of people suffering from OCD in a way that has the reader feeling empathy as to how alone someone feels as they battle their compulsions, knowing that no one understands not even family or friends. It helps that Erica has a best friend and a support group, but never in her wildest dreams does she ever think that a guy would ever be interested in her. Let alone, a hottie like Blaine. Which just pulled on my heartstrings. By the time Blaine is introduced, I had forged a connection with Erica, and at first, the male lead just seems like a secretive, but nice guy. Soon we find out that Blaine has an understanding of Erica, one that she can hardly fathom. At the end of the read, it gave me pause, as I contemplate what it would be like to be so severely OCD that I could not leave the house. OCD Games is a sweet romance, not without several hiccups along the way. I really enjoyed this wonderfully written novella.

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Sweet romance with a difficult topic that is handled brilliantly

Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2019

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WOW! At first, I thought the topic of OCD was an odd one for a romance, but I love this author, so I thought I’d give it a try. It paid off. It was done in a respectful and realistic way. And I love Christmas romances, too, even if I read them in March.

The way the book is written, from Erica’s point of view, makes you feel that you are really there, existing in her head space. You feel what Erica feels and experience the OCD, even if you as the reader never have yourself. Very intriguing and insightful.

Erica, with help from a support group and her best friend Kara, navigates through life where everything is more difficult for her. She doesn’t even know if she can stay afloat, let alone find someone to love her. Then, within this context, we find out Erica is more than just a person with OCD, she is a person longing to be loved for who she is, which is exactly what Blaine does. I liked how the author did world-building of “Erica’s world” before meeting the love interest.

Once again, Kayla Krantz has outdone herself. Her other books are great, but this novella is one of a kind and courageous.

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Susan

Important Topic

Reviewed in the United States on April 10, 2020

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The OCD Games is an engaging novella that deals with an important topic. It gives you an intimate view of what it’s like to live with obsessive compulsive disorder. Told through the main character’s eyes it documents one week of a young woman’s struggle with the illness.

The reader is exposed to Erica’s world of ups and downs in an intimate way; the book is written as though you are privy to her every thought. At times it is painful to realize how debilitating the disorder can be, as you watch Erica wrestle with numerous inner conflicts over even minor choices. During our short glimpse into her life, Erica has been fired, needs to secure a new job, struggles with friendship, and a new love interest. The author opens a window into the lives of people suffering from OCD. You can’t help but come away with a much better understanding of how alone someone feels as they battle their compulsions, and seeks what helps.

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Luv2read

Entertains and educates

Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2018

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When OCD meets love and different kinds of sparks fly the reader is left with a big smile. What starts out with the protagonist, Erica, going to an OCD meeting and mentioning she lost her job quickly moves into her awkward appointment at a grocery store to apply for a checkout position job. When she gets the job, it’s not really a relief because she has to figure out how to reregulate her life to a new routine. This is not easy for someone with an obsessive disorder, but thanks to the help of her friend Kara she not only navigates her first few days but connects with a “mysterious” Blaine. When the reader finds out why he’s mysterious, the storyline turns very sweet, a sort of Christmas miracle story. I loved that connection. Aside from the great friendship she has with Kara and the sweet connection with Blaine, what makes this story really work, when some may be put off by a storyline that contains OCD, is the writing is really good, tight, and engaging. And the writer brilliantly brings the reader into the mindset of what an OCD personality has to contend with, which is actually a very smart way to impart knowledge about this affliction to the reader. Most stories either entertain or educate. This hits on both points and for that kudos to the author.

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CJ S.

OCD meets OCD in a quick, sweet novel!

Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2019

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Erica has trouble at times feeling normal because of her ocd tendencies. The reader walks with her as she deals with losing a job, looking for another, and happening to find some romance as well.

In the first person present tense, the author successfully places the reader inside Erica's thoughts. We feel her social anxiety and occasional missteps in how she handles certain situations.

The reader feels every intense emotion Erica projects and how she's struggles with therapy such as art classes and support group. Even with her neuroses, she finds the inner strength to help someone else in need.

I love Kara. Everyone needs a Kara. She's almost perfect, but the author humanizes her. Most of the time she understands Erica's issues, but sometimes she doesn't, which is only human.

Loved the book. Highly recommended!

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Enchanting

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 26, 2020

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I have read other books by Ms Krantz, and have always found the prose to be crisp and clear. With this book, she didn’t fail to disappoint. Written in the first person narrative from Erica’s point of view, we enter a strange world where we discover what it’s like to live with OCD, and the support network that’s available. Only knowing about this affliction from secondary sources, I found this to be enlightening and sensitive. And when the lovely Blaine came in as the love interest, it added just a bit more sparkle, especially as he suffered from the same affliction. Sensitively approached, beautifully written, I recommend this for a nice easy read.

Tarian Green

A sweet story.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 18, 2019

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What a sweet and refreshing novella. When you first meet Erica, you may think she'll be stuck in her joyless prison forever, the obstacles seem insurmountable. It is a bleak situation. Then you discover that her own inner strength and resilience has driven her to seek support and find strategies to help. She keeps putting one foot forward even though her life challenges are doubly difficult. Then she meets her co-worker Blaine and even Erica thinks that’s a step too far in the happiness stakes. At this point, I won’t give any more away except to say this is a happy book which I thoroughly enjoyed. I would, however, like to know what happens next.

London Lass

Read it when you need cheering up!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2019

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Erica's Obsessive Compulsive Disorder has blighted her life. She hasn't got a boyfriend and she's just lost her job. But help comes from an unexpected quarter...

After reading a couple of dark thrillers, this lovely novella was exactly what I needed to bring the sunshine back. It's a Christmas story that can be read any time - especially when you need cheering up!

A lovely romance read

Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2019

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Erica has always struggled with OCD, but when she loses her job because of her condition she knows she cannot let her disorder take over her life. When quiet, charming Blaine enters Erica’s life, the things get complicated. The romance between Erica and Blaine kicks off on a quirky note and keeps the reader rooting for their love story. Krantz’s prose is vibrant and her style uncomplicated. The book is quite short in length (around 70 pages), but the engrossing narrative, the fresh romance, and charismatic characters (including Erica’s best friend Kara) ensure that the book stays absorbing throughout. A rewarding read for romance lovers.

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