Reviewed by Anna Lynn
TITLE: The Holeshot
SERIES: Holeshot #1
AUTHOR: Lynn Michaels
PUBLISHER: Rubicon Fiction
RELEASE DATE: August 12, 2015
LENGTH: 320 pages
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In the world of Supercross, taking the holeshot means one racer leaps ahead of the crowd and into first, leaving the rest of the pack behind. If Supercross racer Davey McAllister knows anything, it’s how to take the holeshot. When the hot rising star mechanic, Tyler Whitmore, shows up in his bed, Davey does just that. But, dating a competitor’s mechanic threatens to blow his ride if anyone finds out. With the fear of losing his sponsors, he has to keep his love life completely under cover, but Davey is in deep and wants to tell the world how much he loves Tyler.
Tyler Whitmore wants to be out of the closet, but dating the competition is a death sentence for his career. Overprotective of Davey’s reputation and his own dreams, Tyler refuses to commit to his lover and is afraid of falling hard. Will they ever be able to find their way through the Premiere racing league pitfalls and acknowledge their love?
REVIEW:
A Supercross Rider and a Mechanic! Both of them not out in the world of motorcycle racing! And they are on opposing teams! Dilemma, dilemma…. but the attraction and chemistry is raging hot! What can they do?
There are still some sports where being gay is frowned upon, maybe because no one has come out yet. There is a stigma of being gay in a sport with an overflow of testosterone and jocks. But meeting the right person and realizing that you are afraid of losing that person can motivate one to come out. You can’t please everyone, right? There will always be people who will not be happy for them. But there are times when we have to prioritize our happiness and especially if this involves someone we love!
Davey and Tyler each have their reasons for not coming out in the world of motorcycle racing. No one has ever come out yet. Although Tyler is out where he comes from but this is a totally new world for him, and he is not quite sure how people will receive it. Davey has never been out, but meeting the right person is making him think that maybe it does not matter anymore. Maybe now he can be truly himself.
This novel deals with the competitive sport of motorcycle racing, discrimination, homophobia, family, love and acceptance. The romance might be a whirlwind but sometimes when we meet the right person, everything just falls into place. I love how Davey and Tyler fell for each other, against all the odds. The attraction was instantaneous when they first met. Although they have this certain maturity within them despite the young age that makes them look at things differently.
A good storyline, lovable characters and a happy ending. A good start to a new series. Congratulations!
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