Relay: An Enemies-to-Lovers M/M Sports Romance

Layla Reyne

Mar 2018 · Changing Lanes Book 1 · Layla Reyne

About this ebook

Team captain and team celebrity square off in this enemies to lovers, second chance MM sports romance between two elite swimmers fighting against their hearts and fighting for Olympic gold.

Team captain.

Olympic medalist.

Devoted son and brother.

Alex has it all, and all the demands that go with being the best.

The last thing he needs on his crowded plate—and on his team—is his closeted ex.

Dane is swimming’s biggest star.

Carefully crafted from crib to pool, his fame feeds his celebrity parents’ empire.

He dropped the act once—the summer he fell in love with Alex.

Ten years later, the performance is crushing his soul.

So is resisting the man he still loves.

As the team struggles to gel, Alex and Dane clash in and out of the pool.

Forgive and forget is easier said than done.

But something has to give, if Alex and Dane want a shot at gold.

And a second chance at love.

Relay is the first novel in the Changing Lanes series. For fans of Lauren Blakely, Sarina Bowen, and Kandi Steiner, Relay will have you cheering for the swoony sports romance heroes you can’t help but love.

Ratings and reviews

Relay fit very well for a summer 2021 listen, and I really liked the premise. The story is a male/male romance, a second chance romance, and a sports romance all in one, and Layla Reyne combines the tropes very well. I'm always a sucker for a second chance love story, and Dane and Alex's love story was 10 years in the making. This one turned out to be a bit of a coming-of-age tale despite the characters being in their mid-twenties. Dane has a lot to learn about being his own man and standing up to those who want to control him, so he has quite the personal journey as he figures it all out, and I don't mind admitting that I really wanted to give him a good shake along the way. Alex is a sweetheart, a hotheaded sweetheart at times but totally lovable. His drive and determination are what make him a great captain and keep him going despite more than his fair share of personal troubles. There's also a great group of secondary characters that made for some terrific camaraderie and witty banter. Nick J Russo gives voice to the characters, and since the chapters alternate between Dane and Alex, we get to see the story from both perspectives. Russo does a fine job of keeping the voices distinct, even the secondary characters - once a character was introduced to the story, I had no problem keeping them straight just with the differences in pitch, accent, and tone. I've listened and enjoyed Nick Russo before, so it was a treat to hear him again. All in all, this first Changing Lanes romance is an engaging romance with likable characters, and I'm excited to go right on into listening to the next in the series.

Dane is afraid to be himself. It's costing him everything he wants, and, its killing him slowly. Can he reach out and grab the stars? Alex is the one that got away. What would happen if he held on tight? Alex will do what it takes for his team to grab the gold. The pain is second nature at this point. Then he has to work with Dane again, and the sparks between them ignite. The plan is to stay away. But his heart is whispering to move closer...... This story caught me by surprise. There is so much actual story for both characters. I was sucked in so fast. Then I could not put it down until it was over. Each page was so good, and I could not help myself. ***This copy was provided for a review with honest feedback.

About the author

Layla Reyne is the author of the Fog City, Agents Irish and Whiskey, Trouble Brewing, and Changing Lanes series. A Carolina Tar Heel who now calls the San Francisco Bay Area home, Layla enjoys weaving her bi-coastal experiences into her stories, along with adrenaline fueled suspense and heart pounding romance.

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