Blurb
When your life revolves around a single goal, is there room for love?
Christian King is a rising star in English football. He’s talented, devoted, and on the road to glory. He’s following the path that’s been laid out for him since he was four, and he has no plans to deviate from it. Christian’s life revolves around a single goal—to be the best… until he runs into his first love and former best friend, David.
David Cade is just trying to survive the final year of his PhD intact, while battling long hours, unmotivated students, and the idea that academia might not be for him. But a chance encounter with his first love’s twin sister changes everything, and suddenly David is faced with the realisation that he can’t leave the past behind.
When David and Christian are drawn back together, sparks fly. Soon, Christian is forced to confront his deepest insecurities. Can they break away from their fears for a second chance at true love?
Breakaway is a 79,000 word contemporary gay romance featuring light angst, glittery bath bombs, a ginger-haired roommate/pet, shared Star Wars love, and a meddling twin sister.
It is book one in the Off the Pitch series and can be read as a stand alone.
Christian King is a rising star in English football. He’s talented, devoted, and on the road to glory. He’s following the path that’s been laid out for him since he was four, and he has no plans to deviate from it. Christian’s life revolves around a single goal—to be the best… until he runs into his first love and former best friend, David.
David Cade is just trying to survive the final year of his PhD intact, while battling long hours, unmotivated students, and the idea that academia might not be for him. But a chance encounter with his first love’s twin sister changes everything, and suddenly David is faced with the realisation that he can’t leave the past behind.
When David and Christian are drawn back together, sparks fly. Soon, Christian is forced to confront his deepest insecurities. Can they break away from their fears for a second chance at true love?
Breakaway is a 79,000 word contemporary gay romance featuring light angst, glittery bath bombs, a ginger-haired roommate/pet, shared Star Wars love, and a meddling twin sister.
It is book one in the Off the Pitch series and can be read as a stand alone.
Review
My Rating - 5 Stars!
Breakaway is an excellent debut novel by Charlie Novak. As one of my favorite tropes is that of the closeted athlete, this one immediately grabbed my attention.
Oh man, Christian and David. I love these two men together. Their years apart just gutted me. And even worse is the fact they never found someone else during that time. These two are clearly meant to be together, and following their love story is a whole lot of fun.
I love Christian and David together. Their friendship is wonderful, and their romance is even better. The meat of the story revolves around Christian's struggle with being a gay football player. His fear of coming out is immense. David meanwhile is amazingly understanding and patient.
The writing is well done, the storyline strong and fun, and I was riveted throughout. It has two likeable main characters, some great secondary characters, and a fun storyline. I enjoy the way the two men get to learn these new, older versions of each other. But, more than anything, I enjoyed the emotional side of this tale. The reader can easily feel everything these men are feeling, both the good and the bad.
Breakaway is an amazing second chance romance. This one is perfect when you're in the mood for an athlete struggling with being in the closet. I know I loved it and can't wait to see what happens next in this series.
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