See you at the Finish Line

A SLOW-BURN ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS STEAMY ROMANCE FOR FANS OF THE HIT TV SERIES, HEATED RIVALRY Their only path to victory is each other . . . George and Lucas can't stand each other - which makes it awkward being on the same Cambridge University rowing team. The uber-charming, womanising George got parachuted into Cambridge from America for his sporting prowess, despite his subpar grades, whereas Lucas worked for everything he's got - which sadly doesn't include a boyfriend. When George is told that this year he'll have to sit his exams fair and square, Lucas agrees to help him study - in exchange for help in wooing his crush, Amir. Together, they embark on a journey to seduce, cheat, and beat their way to the top. They face rivals within their own squad, cutthroat competitors at Oxford, and their own annoyance with each other. But as they get closer, they find that they actually make a great duo. Will Lucas and George help their rowing team beat their arch rivals in a centuries-old feud? Will George manage to pass his fiendishly hard exams? Will Lucas finally work up the courage to ask Amir out? And what will Lucas and George do when they realise that what they really want is each other - even if that means changing their lives forever. For readers of Red, White and Royal Blue and fans of Heated Rivalry , See You at the Finish Line is a LGBTQ+ romance with a love story that will warm your heart. Don't miss the next brilliant romance from Zac Hammett, International Relations. C oming 2026 - pre-order now. ' Zac Hammett is officially brilliant. It had all my favourite romcom tropes, as well as being funny, clever and so epically readable . I loved everything about it and can't wait to see what Zac writes next.' Lucy Vine, author of Hot Mess and Book Boyfriend 'Filled to the brim with smart wit and delicious tension, See You at the Finish Line is a must read !" Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today Bestselling Author ' Sexy, surprising and sharp-witted in all the best ways. Once you cross the finish line, you might just be tempted to start all over again.' Chad Beguelin, author of Showmance 'I loved this book! A sizzling, funny and sweet read . . . I was completely engrossed in George and Lucas's journey from enemies to lovers . . . A truly smashing romcom and I can't recommend it enough .' Elizabeth Drummond, author of The Reunion and The House Sitter ' See You at the Finish Line is a charming, sexy romcom with a relatably spiky short king and a himbo you'll fall in love with. I raced through it (if you'll pardon the pun).' PJ Ellis, a uthor of We Could Be Heroes and Love & Other Scams 'If you thought the only thing Red, White and Royal Blue was missing was some strenuous activity, Zac Hammett's delicious debut is your new favourite romance - sharp wit and crackling sensuality, propelled forward in the competitive world of juicy Oxbridge rivalries.' Justinian Huang, author of Lucky Seed (and for mer Oxford exchange student) 'A fast, fun and cinematic crowd-pleaser that had me smiling - and my heart racing - until the very last sentence!' Cale Dietrich, internationally bestselling author of The Rules of Royalty and co-author of If This Gets Out 'S parkles with romantic tension and humor . Somehow managing to be both hopeful and wry, this book is opposites-attract at its most rewarding. One of the best romances I've read in a long, long time!' Cara Bastone, author of Promise Me Sunshine 'Equal parts riotous humor and delicious chemistry , See You at the Finish Line is a charmingly good time. From the page-turning slow-burn romance to the brilliant moments of self-discovery and self-confidence, George and Lucas's triumphant love story will have readers cheering until the very end.' Julian Winters, award winning author of I Think They Love You

A SLOW-BURN ENEMIES-TO-LOVERS STEAMY ROMANCE FOR FANS OF THE HIT TV SERIES, HEATED RIVALRY Their only path to victory is each other . . . George and Lucas can't stand each other - which makes it awkward being on the same Cambridge University rowing team. The uber-charming, womanising George got parachuted into Cambridge from America for his sporting prowess, despite his subpar grades, whereas Lucas worked for everything he's got - which sadly doesn't include a boyfriend. When George is told that this year he'll have to sit his exams fair and square, Lucas agrees to help him study - in exchange for help in wooing his crush, Amir. Together, they embark on a journey to seduce, cheat, and beat their way to the top. They face rivals within their own squad, cutthroat competitors at Oxford, and their own annoyance with each other. But as they get closer, they find that they actually make a great duo. Will Lucas and George help their rowing team beat their arch rivals in a centuries-old feud? Will George manage to pass his fiendishly hard exams? Will Lucas finally work up the courage to ask Amir out? And what will Lucas and George do when they realise that what they really want is each other - even if that means changing their lives forever. For readers of Red, White and Royal Blue and fans of Heated Rivalry , See You at the Finish Line is a LGBTQ+ romance with a love story that will warm your heart. Don't miss the next brilliant romance from Zac Hammett, International Relations. C oming 2026 - pre-order now. ' Zac Hammett is officially brilliant. It had all my favourite romcom tropes, as well as being funny, clever and so epically readable . I loved everything about it and can't wait to see what Zac writes next.' Lucy Vine, author of Hot Mess and Book Boyfriend 'Filled to the brim with smart wit and delicious tension, See You at the Finish Line is a must read !" Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today Bestselling Author ' Sexy, surprising and sharp-witted in all the best ways. Once you cross the finish line, you might just be tempted to start all over again.' Chad Beguelin, author of Showmance 'I loved this book! A sizzling, funny and sweet read . . . I was completely engrossed in George and Lucas's journey from enemies to lovers . . . A truly smashing romcom and I can't recommend it enough .' Elizabeth Drummond, author of The Reunion and The House Sitter ' See You at the Finish Line is a charming, sexy romcom with a relatably spiky short king and a himbo you'll fall in love with. I raced through it (if you'll pardon the pun).' PJ Ellis, a uthor of We Could Be Heroes and Love & Other Scams 'If you thought the only thing Red, White and Royal Blue was missing was some strenuous activity, Zac Hammett's delicious debut is your new favourite romance - sharp wit and crackling sensuality, propelled forward in the competitive world of juicy Oxbridge rivalries.' Justinian Huang, author of Lucky Seed (and for mer Oxford exchange student) 'A fast, fun and cinematic crowd-pleaser that had me smiling - and my heart racing - until the very last sentence!' Cale Dietrich, internationally bestselling author of The Rules of Royalty and co-author of If This Gets Out 'S parkles with romantic tension and humor . Somehow managing to be both hopeful and wry, this book is opposites-attract at its most rewarding. One of the best romances I've read in a long, long time!' Cara Bastone, author of Promise Me Sunshine 'Equal parts riotous humor and delicious chemistry , See You at the Finish Line is a charmin

Heartthrob George wants to prove he's smart enough to graduate. Nerdy Lucas wants to finally ask his crush out. They strike a deal to get what they want . . . but they may accidentally splash into a row-mance together in this queer, sports rom-com. George and Lucas can't stand each other--which makes it very awkward being on the same Cambridge University rowing team. The uber-charming, all-American George got accepted at Cambridge for his sporting prowess, not his subpar grades. Economics whizz and sarcasm expert Lucas, meanwhile, works hard for everything he's got, which sadly does not include a boyfriend. When the news leaks that George receives academic preferential treatment--Cambridge couldn't lose their star athlete, after all--he's told he must actually study this year to pass his exams. That's when he zeroes in on Lucas for help. Lucas agrees, but on one condition: George will teach Lucas his lothario ways so he can finally seduce his long-time crush, Amir. But soon they're in way over their heads, seducing and cheating their way to what they want. As they face rivals within their own squad and cutthroat competitors at Oxford, they find themselves unexpectedly becoming closer. What happens when your worst enemy may just be who you needed all along?

Heartthrob George wants to prove he's smart enough to graduate. Nerdy Lucas wants to finally ask his crush out. They strike a deal to get what they want . . . but they may accidentally splash into a row-mance together in this queer, sports rom-com. George and Lucas can't stand each other--which makes it very awkward being on the same Cambridge University rowing team. The uber-charming, all-American George got accepted at Cambridge for his sporting prowess, not his subpar grades. Economics whizz and sarcasm expert Lucas, meanwhile, works hard for everything he's got, which sadly does not include a boyfriend. When the news leaks that George receives academic preferential treatment--Cambridge couldn't lose their star athlete, after all--he's told he must actually study this year to pass his exams. That's when he zeroes in on Lucas for help. Lucas agrees, but on one condition: George will teach Lucas his lothario ways so he can finally seduce his long-time crush, Amir. But soon they're in way over their heads, seducing and cheating their way to what they want. As they face rivals within their own squad and cutthroat competitors at Oxford, they find themselves unexpectedly becoming closer. What happens when your worst enemy may just be who you needed all along?