Running Hot - by Sophie Davies (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

LOVE THE RIVALRY FROM CHELSEA CURTO BUT WANT GYM SHORTS NOT MOUTH GUARDS? THIS WILL BE YOUR NEW OBSESSION
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She's been training her whole life but he leaves her breathless...

Rosie is an altruistic fitness influencer, who raises money by 'running for those who can't, despite scepticism from internet trolls.

Luke is fresh out of a break-up and born cynical, so when Rosie appears like a burst of sunshine to save his grandmother's struggling animal sanctuary, he doesn't trust her motives. If anyone should be helping the woman who raised him - it should be Luke, not some stranger.

He decides to run the Edinburgh marathon to raise funds himself, aiming to beat Rosie's time after she doubts his abilities. Their competition goes viral and fans assume they are dating resulting in a slew of donations. Forced to collaborate and pretending to be a couple they push each other to the limit, and long hours training together leave them wondering where the lie ends, and their feelings begin.

Uncertain if it's more than mutual ire making their hearts race, one thing is for certain, when they reach the finish line, there will be fireworks.

Tropes:

🩷 Spice 🌶 🌶 🌶

🩷 Rivals to lovers

🩷 Fake dating

🩷 Grumpy x Sunshine

🩷 Adorable animals

🩷 City x Small town

About the Author

Sophie Davies works in UK Sales at one of the Big 5 publishing houses. She is based in London, and when she's not writing she's jumping between romance and fantasy books, with a cup of tea in hand, playing Stardew Valley with her cat covering most of the screen, or posting bookish content on her BookTok account.