Olympics

Review: Rings of Lust by Finn Dixon

Oct 19, 2021 | 1 comment

Rating: 2.5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Cam, a gymnast representing the United States during the Brisbane Olympics, is having a bad day. Vaults he should be able to do in his sleep and landings he stuck during Worlds are getting...

FILED UNDER: 2.5 stars, Contemporary, Elizabeth's reviews
TAGGED: athlete, cliffhanger, Finn Dixon, gymnastics, homophobia, Olympics, Rings series, self published, slow burn

Review: The Thomas Flair by E.J. Russell

Aug 10, 2020 | 1 comment

Rating: 4.5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Nothing Tony Thomas has ever done is good enough for his father. So, even though he is on the Olympic team and the proud owner of a silver medal, his father is unhappy it’s not gold and makes it his...

FILED UNDER: 4.5 stars, Contemporary, Sammy's Reviews
TAGGED: athlete, coming out, E.J. Russell, friends to lovers, gymnastics, Olympics, Reality Optional Press, second chance

Review: Aiming High by Tanya Chris

Aug 3, 2020 | 0 comments

Rating: 3.5 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Spencer’s dream has always been to rock climb. He’s been training and competing and is now climbing in the Olympics in Tokyo. Spencer knows his limitations though, and while he’s thrilled to be...

FILED UNDER: 3.5 stars, Contemporary, Michelle's Reviews
TAGGED: athlete, coming out, Olympics, rock climbing, self published, Tanya Chris

Review: Medley by Layla Reyne

Apr 30, 2018 | 0 comments

Rating: 4 stars Buy Links: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Sebastian Stewart let his personal life get in the way of his Olympic dreams four years ago, and it not only affected his swimming, but the success of his medley relay team. This time around Bas is...

FILED UNDER: 4 stars, Contemporary, Jay's Reviews
TAGGED: athlete, Changing Lanes series, Layla Reyne, Olympics, self published, swimming, tattoo artist, tattoos, virgin

Review: Relay by Layla Reyne

Jan 8, 2018 | 1 comment

Rating: 4.5 stars Buy Links: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel With the Olympics around the corner, Alejandro (Alex) Cantu has taken on the role of captain and leader of the U.S. Men’s Swim Team. It is another piece of his busy life, between swimming,...

FILED UNDER: 4.5 stars, Contemporary, Jay's Reviews
TAGGED: athlete, Changing Lanes series, coming out, enemies to lovers, ginger, Layla Reyne, lovers reunited, Olympics, Riptide Publishing, swimming

Review: Truth, Pride, Victory, Love by David Connor and E.F. Mulder

Mar 2, 2017 | 2 comments

Rating: 4.75 stars Buy Link: Amazon | iBooks | Amazon UK Length: Novel Since time immemorial, competition has been in Reed Watson’s blood, his bones, his very breath. There is nothing Reed can’t, or won’t, approach as something to win. From the fourth grade spell-off...

FILED UNDER: 4.75 stars, Camille's Reviews, Contemporary
TAGGED: athlete, BIPOC, class differences, David Connor, Dreamspinner Press, E.F. Mulder, Olympics, opposites attract, swimming

Review: The Next Competitor by Keira Andrews

Dec 20, 2016 | 1 comment

Rating: 4.75 stars Buy Links: Amazon | All Romance | Amazon UK Length: Novel Figure skater Alex Grady has been preparing all his life for his shot at Olympic gold. Alex trains constantly and every aspect of his life is focused on preparing himself for the upcoming...

FILED UNDER: 4.75 stars, Contemporary, Jay's Reviews
TAGGED: athlete, figure skating, Keira Andrews, Olympics, self published, virgin

Review: Losing Sight of the Target by T.A. Chase

Sep 23, 2014 | 0 comments

Rating: 3.75 stars Buy Link: Amazon | All Romance Length: Short Story Justin is competing in his first Olympic biathlon. His first Olympics will also be his last as he is losing his eye sight and will no longer be able to compete. While waiting to meet his next...

FILED UNDER: 3.75 stars, Contemporary, Michelle's Reviews
TAGGED: age gap, assassin, athlete, Olympics, T.A. Chase, Totally Bound Publishing