Reviewed by True
TITLE: Hot Rival Summer
SERIES: Hot Summer
AUTHOR: Casey Cox
PUBLISHER: Self-Published
LENGTH: 85 pages
RELEASE DATE: July 8, 2026
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Jett
Anything I’ve ever wanted, I always lost out to Wilkin Hurst, my lifelong rival.
It all just comes so easily to him. To make matters worse, he’s perpetually unbothered. Calm, focused, methodical, with a smug smirk I’d love to wipe off his stupidly handsome face.
I’m sick of playing second fiddle to him. So of course, I’m thrilled to be cooped up in the same house as him for the summer *eye roll*. I can already tell this is going to be the worst summer ever.
Wilkin
If Jett didn’t have it in for me, I could see us being friends. Maybe even more than just friends, if I had my way. He’s fiery and wild and everything I secretly wish I was.
After witnessing a crime, we’re forced into protective relocation for the summer. Any fantasy I had that we could put our lifelong rivalry behind us is shattered with the arrival of Reeve, the long-haired, tanned version of Bear Grylls. Because Jett and I are back doing what we’ve done all our lives—competing for the same thing.
Reeve
What on earth is my grandmother doing letting two grown men stay with her in witness protection? Two very attractive grown men, who pique my interest the moment I meet them. They’re young, blond, and insanely gorgeous. And they both seem hellbent on winning me over.
Not that I’m complaining. A summer fling (or two) before heading back out on my shipwreck-diving, jungle-cutting, shark-circling adventures sounds good to me. All I have to do is make sure I don’t fall in love with them. How hard could that be?
REVIEW:
An awesome 85-page m/m/m read.
Jett and Wilkin are part of the crew of the reality TV show Keeping Up With the Veterinarians.
They were witnessing a violent act by one of the producers, and are now in a temporary protective relocation, for their safety.
It could be worse but it absolutely isn’t. They will be with an old lady and her grandson Reeve.
Jett and Wilkin can’t stand each other. Jett accuses Wilkin of taking away his opportunities in life and of being first in everything. If he only knew.
Reeve is intrigued by the hostility between Wilkin and Jett, mostly coming from Jett btw.
Grandma suggests Reeve takes the two men hiking and stay in a cabin for a few days.
Maybe they will come closer.
Oh boy did they come closer, not only the two of them, no, all three.
It’s a short story, but, as always with this author’s stories, it felt longer.
Overall, a fast-paced and flawlessly written narrative, sexy, emotional, and fun.
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