The Disability Book Archive

[ID: A book cover. A photograph of two men, posed intimately, is the main focus of the cover. Around them, faint coding language and various symbols relating to technology.
The author’s name “Annabeth Albert” is written at the top of the cover, above the men, in white writing.
The title “Connection Error” is written at the bottom of the cover, in larger white writing. “Connection” is written in a lowercase font. “Error” is written in capital letters. /end]

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Content Warning:

• Ableism and Ableist Language
• Death of a Parent (mentioned)
• References to Surgery
• Hospitalisation
• Medical Trauma
• Injury

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Summary:

It’s typical of video game programmer Josiah Simmons to be the last one on the plane on the way to the biggest meeting of his career. Though he’s (mostly) coping with his ADHD, he can’t handle another distraction. But he also can’t ignore his rugged seatmate—especially once he learns the military man’s a fan of his game.

Ryan Orson refuses to let his severe injuries pause his career as a navy SEAL. He’s got hours of grueling physical therapy ahead of him, and no time for anything that might get in the way of his return to active duty. But that doesn’t mean he’s above a little first-class flirtation with geeky-cute Josiah.

When a delay strands the pair in St. Louis, they agree to share a hotel room and a night of gaming. Neither expects their new connection to move to the next level in the light of day. Opposites may attract, but is this game over before it’s even begun?

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Notes:

This is book three in the #gaymers series.

There is an audiobook.

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Archivist Comments:

Originally this was tagged as “ADHD” and chronic pain because, while I knew they were both disabled, I didn’t know exactly what one of their disabilities was. I’m pretty sure now, after reading a couple of reviews, that one of the characters is a double amputee though, but please correct me if I am wrong.

Another thing a lot of the reviews seem to say is this: this book is noticably angstier than its predecessors in the #gaymers series, and maybe not as “steamy”. Someone mentioned the ‘hurt/comfort’ trope.

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