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  • Published: 24 February 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593976517
  • Imprint: Bantam Dell
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $49.99
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Racing Hearts

A Novel




When a competitive rower’s losing streak threatens her Olympic dreams, she must train for the summer with a hometown coach to win it all back in this irresistible opposites-attract romance.

When a competitive rower’s losing streak threatens her Olympic dreams, she must train for the summer with a hometown coach to win it all back in this irresistible opposites-attract romance.

“Such a fun, romantic read! I highly recommend this debut romance.”—New York Times bestselling author Monica Murphy

Katherine Parker doesn’t just dream of rowing in the Olympics. She has a carefully crafted plan. With a strict training schedule, a meticulous diet, and no one else in her boat to slow her down, she’s as good as gold.

Then her boyfriend breaks up with her at the starting line of a big race and Kath comes in dead last. She’s swiftly kicked off the team and out of the Olympic Training Center—the only place she’s ever felt at home.

With one shot to win back her spot, Kath returns to her hometown to train with a new coach. The upside? Coach Adrian is hot. The downside? Instead of letting Kath follow her own training regimen, Adrian pushes her outside her comfort zone, urging her to try new things and let go of control.

With her Olympic dreams on the line, Kath will have to choose: stick to her perfect plan, or find out if the key to winning—and happiness—is to embrace the part of rowing that makes it fun, one sweaty, sexy training session at a time.

  • Published: 24 February 2026
  • ISBN: 9780593976517
  • Imprint: Bantam Dell
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 352
  • RRP: $49.99
Categories:

About the author

Ann Adams

Ann Adams is a former athlete, and current writer, reader, and wonk. She lives in Sacramento, California, where she spends her time analyzing public policy and going for moderate hikes with her husband and overly enthusiastic cockapoo. Mostly, though, she's writing stories—especially those about women falling in love and finding their power.

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