Set against a sizzling-hot Greek summer, Let the Games Begin is a page-turning sports rom-com about two strangers at the top of their game.
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It's the 2024 Summer Olympics and Zeke and Olivia are there to win.
Zeke Moyo is the star athlete of Team GB. He's in Athens to claim the title of fastest man in the world. Olivia Nkomo is an ambitious grad who's just landed a career-making internship. she's at the Olympics to finally earn her seat at the table.
But when Zeke and Olivia collide - literally - on the first day of the games, sparks fly, leading to an unexpected summer romance. But with the competition stirring up uncomfortable memories from Zeke's past and Olivia's dream job turning into a nightmare, will love become a hurdle? Or could running beside the right person change the whole game?
Two winners. One Summer. Let The Games Begin.
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The definition of a feel good rom-com -- Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, bestselling author of Yinka Where is Your Husband Both a beautiful romance and a stirring coming-of-age story... you can't help but root for Zeke and Olivia. -- Lauren Ho, bestselling author of Last Tang Standing Let the Games Begin is THE way to kick off the summer games! -- Danielle Allen, author of Curvy Girl Summer Vivid and beautifully written -- Amy Lea, author of Set On You One of the most heart-warming books I've ever read ... A complete delight. -- Mia Sheridan, New York Times bestselling author of Archer's Voice Rufaro Faith Mazarura's Let the Games Begin is a vivid, moving story of finding love?and yourself?in the exhilarating world of the Summer Games. -- Katelyn Doyle, author of Just Some Stupid Love Story Let the Games Begin is funny, romantic, gripping and relatable. I loved every second of it. If you need me, I'll be in Athens. -- Tessa Bickers, author of The Book Swap A gorgeous atmospheric coming of age, love story which had me hooked from page one. -- Julie Caplin, international bestselling author of the Romantic Escapes series My favourite read of the summer!!! -- Reader, 5* The chemistry... is literally the best thing I've read -- Reader, 5* This rom com had me giggling out loud at work but it also made me cry!!! Automatic five stars. -- Reader, 5* This was everything I wanted it to be and more -- Reader, 5*
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Maße
Höhe: 199 mm
Breite: 130 mm
Dicke: 30 mm
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978-1-4059-6541-5 (9781405965415)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Rufaro Faith Mazarura is a British Zimbabwean writer who grew up in Birmingham and studied English and Creative Writing at the University of Surrey. She works as a podcast producer, bringing stories to life through audio, and has written and produced podcasts for the BBC, iHeartRadio and Seven Stories, The National Centre for Children's Books. Let The Games Begin is her debut novel.
