Release Blitz, Excerpt & Giveaway:
Right As Raine
By Lucy Lennox
Aster Valley, Book 1
Tiller:
As the first openly gay professional football player, I can’t afford to make any mistakes, on or off the field. And the absolute biggest mistake I could make right now would be to fall for Mikey Vining, my best friend, employee and, more importantly, Coach’s baby boy. I might fantasize about Mikey at night-—every night—but actually touching him would be a serious personal foul.
And falling for him? That’s completely out of bounds.
Mikey:
I’ve learned my lesson about falling for one of my dad’s players. They’re a bunch of spoiled jocks with more muscles than brains. I’ve spent years learning to keep my eyes, and my hands, to myself. But resisting the temptation becomes nearly impossible when Tiller Raine and I end up together in a small cabin in a remote Colorado town.
Suddenly, there’s not much to do but look at each other. And talk. And hopefully, hopefully touch.
But what happens when our stay in Aster Valley is over and it’s time to return to the real world? Will Coach blow the whistle on our relationship? Or will Tiller admit there might actually be something he loves more than football after all?
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My Rating - 5+ Stars!
Omg, a Lucy Lennox sports romance!!!! Right as Raine is absolutely fabulous. A sports romance, it's also the start of the small town Asher Valley series.
I have to note that the cover doesn't work for me. The font of the author's name is more of a regency look than a sports or small town look. It doesn't work for this book. But, as they say, don't judge a book by it's cover.
Again, omg, a sports romance by Lucy Lennox. I am in awe!
This book had me riveted from the first page and had me consumed throughout. I could barely breathe at times, as I was so on edge.
I love Mikey and all his layers. His family issues made me want to hug him. The expectations on him, and his father's control over him had me angry. His father is downright evil. But, damn, I love Mikey's spirit and his talent. He's truly a remarkable character.
Mikey's in awe when he meets Tiller. Having grown up around athletes, he's never been in awe of one. Until now. Hired on as Tiller's personal chef, what follows is an amazing story.
Friendship is at the root of this relationship. Mikey and Teller are wonderful together. Full of banter, snark, and plenty of attraction, I love the way the two men mesh. It's shocking that they managed to stay just friends for so long.
But, with an injury, and a month away to the small town of Aster Valley, the extreme forced proximity helps things to finally get steamy between the two.
I love Tiller. Good god, I would love his coming of age/coming out tale. As for what we do know, Oh man...he's an out and proud NFL player, but his struggles with trust are real. And his lack of a love life all these years made me so sad for him.
And, oh, Mikey. I adore that his love language is food, and that he shows Tiller his love everyday.
God, I love everything about this story. I love the way the two men interact and their development into more. I love the sports aspect, the forbidden relationship, the small town, the angst, the family issues, and all the secondary characters.
Basically, everything about this story works for me. I could not put it down. Even through the big ugly tears, chocked up, sobbing. Yes, Lucy made me cry!
The forbidden romance aspect is powerful, as Mikey is the youngest son of Tiller's coach. Coach is an ass, who's tough on Mikey and treats him like shit, making for plenty of devestating moments. His feelings about Mikey and Tiller being together is tough to read.
And let's not forget about Aster Valley. This small town and all it's charm is fully brought to life. I love everything about this small town. And I adore the way Mikey feels at home here from the start. It's as feel good as it gets.
Right as Raine is a spectacular sports / small town romance. Lucy Lennox is a leading author in her genre, but this just might be my favorite of hers. I lived and breathed every single moment with these men and I loved every minute of it.
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I caught sight of Tiller Raine.
No gay man on earth could catch his breath when faced with this guy.
The team’s general manager began the introductions. “Mikey, have you met our newest wide receiver yet? This is Tiller Raine. Tiller, Michael Vining, Coach V.’s youngest boy.”
I stared at the wide receiver like I’d never seen a famous pro football player before, which was pretty funny considering I’d been around them practically my whole life and usually didn’t give a shit one way or the other.
But this guy? I gulped. This guy was freaking gorgeous. Like… melt your feet to the floor and make you beg beautiful. His body was muscled perfection, and his messy golden-brown hair made me immediately wonder what he looked like freshly fucked.
I swallowed again, wondering if I needed a saliva gland checkup since mine seemed to be malfunctioning.
“H-hi?” I managed to say.
Tiller nodded and held out his hand for a shake. His reaction was all business, and his face was impossible to read. “Nice to meet you.”
I reached for his giant paw hesitantly. Wide receivers were known for big hands and strong grips. But when Tiller’s hand clasped mine, it was gentle and kind. I stared down at our joined hands and wondered how much these hands were insured for. Incidentally, I wondered how much I’d have to pay him to keep his gentle, warm hand in mine.
I jerked my hand back and hid it behind my back. “Can… can I help you with something, Mr. Lester?”
Bruce raised his eyebrows at my formal language. He’d known me since I was a preteen, and I’d called him by his first name since I graduated high school. “Mikey, you okay?”
No. No, I was not. I shook my head to clear it from the ridiculous baller-induced brain fog and focused back on my boss. “Yes, sir. Bruce. How can I help?”
“Tiller here needs some help with his nutrition. I remembered this was an area of expertise for you, so I hoped you might be able to help us.”
I nodded. “I spoke to Coach about it last night. I can’t think of anyone who would be a good fit. I’m sorry. You might—”
Just as I was preparing to suggest he reach out to the department at UT to inquire about recent grads looking for work, he held up a hand to stop me.
“You misunderstand,” Bruce said with a kind smile. “I was hoping you might help him directly. You can cook for Tiller through the season and start any new position afterward. That way he gets help learning how to manage his diet, and you have the freedom to continue your search without feeling rushed. What do you say?”
Every square inch of my body began to sweat at once. “Oh.” I could have really used some of that saliva right about now. My throat clicked as I tried to swallow again. “Oh.”
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After enjoying creative writing as a child, Lucy didn’t write her first novel until she was over 40 years old. Her debut novel, Borrowing Blue, was published in the autumn of 2016. Lucy has an English Literature degree from Vanderbilt University, but that doesn’t hold a candle to the years and years of staying up all night reading tantalizing novels on her own. She has three children, plays tennis, and hates folding laundry. While her husband is no shmoopy romance hero, he is very good at math, cooks a mean lasagne, has gorgeous eyes, looks hot in his business clothes, and makes her laugh every single day.
Lucy hopes you enjoy sexy heroes as much as she does. Happy reading!
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