Fencing prodigy Jess Kidman has always excelled, making the varsity team at thirteen, winning a state championship, and falling for her team captain, Lauren Standish. After being gently rejected by Lauren, Jess vows to return as an Olympian when their age difference is no longer a factor. Eleven years later, Jess fulfills her promise, returning to Buffalo just before the Olympics, only to discover that Lauren could be the coach she needs to win gold. However, Lauren is no longer the vibrant captain she once was; after a successful collegiate career, she has settled into a quieter life running a fencing club and coaching kids. When Jess reenters her life, Lauren is drawn to her confidence but also sees her as a threat to the stability she has created after a traumatic loss. Reluctantly, Lauren agrees to coach Jess, insisting they focus solely on the sport and avoid the growing attraction between them. As they prepare for the Olympics, the pressure intensifies, and both women grapple with their feelings, questioning whether Jess is competing for gold or for love.
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Rachel Spangler crea avvincenti narrazioni romantiche, alimentate da un genuino amore per il genere che legge e vive. Il suo percorso di scrittura è iniziato come sfogo creativo durante il college, trasformandosi inaspettatamente in una carriera pluripremiata. Il lavoro di Spangler esplora le complessità delle relazioni e le gioie della vita, caratterizzato da una voce distintiva che risuona con i lettori che apprezzano storie sentite.
