An Olympic Flame by Jess H. Gutierrez

In this heartwarming queer rom com, a superstar Olympic swimmer returns to her small town and sparks an unexpected second-chance romance

Quinn, a famous Olympic swimming champion, returns for a summer to her small hometown in Louisiana—partly for her sister’s wedding, and partly for a break from the spotlight. The thrill of gold medals, swirl of endorsement deals, late night talk show appearances, and endless red carpets have finally worn Quinn down. It’s been a decade since she had left her town as a promising teenaged athlete, and she craves a summer with a slower pace and a chance at being normal. The last thing she expected was to find herself face to face with Dylan, her high school crush—who somehow still gives her butterflies even after all these years.

Dylan now is a city planner hoping to transform the town with a new recreation center and pool—if she can get the hometown hero Quinn on her side. Level-headed Dylan tries to protect her heart, but Quinn’s charming smile and infectious laugh can’t help but reignite old feelings. They enjoy a stolen kiss at the county fair, a second chance at prom, a rowdy weekend partying across New Orleans, and they have a whole town of meddling friends and neighbors rooting for them to get back together—but Quinn and Dylan can’t seem to escape the realities and costs of global fame. During this magical summer, can these two find their way back to each other?

A delightful blend of steamy and heartfelt, An Olympic Flame is a debut romantic comedy about fame, fortune, and how far you’ll go to win back the love of your life.

• Paperback
• ISBN: 9798217182848
• 432 pages
• Published by  Tiny Reparations Books

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