Greer Lockhart set out to save the world from itself when he organized his first beach cleanup at the age of twelve. Now, as a uber-successful venture capitalist for eco-friendly startups, he doesn’t let anything get in his way—whether personal or professional. When a new fitness app schedules a site-wide cycle race, Greer’s competitive side won’t let him back down. Not even when his undivided attention turns to the one racer he can’t beat: Biker101.
The bleak years Dallas experienced in his youth exposed a picture in Greer’s head that he didn’t want to see. What all had Dallas gone through? Did his parents put him through some form of pray-the-gay-away therapy? It explained so much. “I need to talk to him. What’s he doing this weekend? Do you know?”
“I don’t know. Ducky’s asked me to train the new instructors. He’s worried about Dallas. Other than that, Dallas is volunteering for an auction at the Boys & Girls Club Friday night. He’s not in any condition to make small talk with anyone, so I agreed to buy him in BikeBro’s name. We also plan to film for YouTube. We’re running out of pre-recorded content—” Skye abruptly stopped speaking. Her serious face morphed into something excited. Her fingers landed on his arm in a slap. Her eyes grew wide as she spoke her thoughts aloud. “Greer! He’s being auctioned off for a date.”
She bounced in the seat at the implication. Greer nodded before understanding what she wanted him to do. Buy Dallas’s time? Greer immediately shook his head no.
“No, Greer! Buy Dallas. That’ll force him to have to talk to you, and it’s so romantic.” Her hands came together close to her heart and her head tilted. Her doe-eyed stare lost in the romance of her suggestion.
Outside of being something that might happen on the Hallmark Channel during the holidays, Greer did see the significant romance qualities of showing up unexpectedly and buying his man. “I don’t know. He doesn’t want anyone to know.”
“He’s doing it to build exposure for BikeBro. You’re BikeBro too. And if we make a big donation and buy him, the company looks like it’s supporting local charities. Greer! I think it’s a great idea.” She slapped him in the arm a bit harder this time in her unbridled excitement. “You have to do it.”
If he purchased Dallas as a show of company support for the community, that BikeBro was the one making the purchase, maybe it might work. A relieving sense of hope filled his heart and drove him to say, “Would you take his classes this weekend?”
Skye’s eyes grew wider. “You’re going to surprise him with an overnight trip? Greer…”
If he took Dallas to Houston, they’d have distance and time to sort this out. Two things they both genuinely needed.
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I remember reading about the death of your daughter years ago when I first discovered your books. The memory is as fresh for me as if it just happened. I cannot imagine how it must be for you.
This new book sounds amazing. Another for me to enjoy.
I guess if I’m on this email list I’m automatically entered in the giveaway since I couldn’t locate a way to enter.
I live just west of the DFW airport and am currently enjoying the sounds of water dripping off the wind chimes at the front door. I hope you weathered the storm well. Good luck with your writing. Stay warm and may spring last for months!
I like the Missy Elliott and Hozier on the playlist.
interesting playlist – I haven’t heard of quite a few!
this sounds like a great read, congrats on the new release
Thank you for the play list. There’s a lot on the list i’ve never heard before.
I shall have to explore this play list.
Interesting blurb. I haven’t seen many books written about cycling competition. Would be nice/interesting to read it.