Cox by Kate Lace

There is a new summer blockbuster just about to hit the shelves.  With perfect timing Cox, by Kate Lace is a story of  love and lust centred around rowing and ambitions of being part of the Olympic team.

At the centre of the story there are three main characters. Dan is a dark and handsome man who has come from nothing and works night and day to fulfil his ambitions and reach the pinnacle of his sport by rowing in the Olympics.  His nemesis is the rich and arrogant, but good looking and charming Rollo who's idea of a good time is seducing women and spending his money.  They may hate each other but when out rowing in the boat they work in perfect unison.  In to this heady mix of testosterone comes Amy.  She is the top notch Cox who catches the attention of both men and becomes involved in their battle as they fight to win the race of their lives.

When I started this book I knew nothing about rowing, but the story draws you into the athletes' world with the highs and lows of training, selection, winning races and dedication needed to be top of the sport. You agonise with the athletes when they lose and feel their joy when they win.  The tempo is fast and flowing and with plenty of sex, hunky bodies and lust going on this is one hot book.  It is the perfect holiday read.