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The Rookie vs the Ace

On the Track, Book 4

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The Rookie vs the Ace

By: Nicole Dykes
Narrated by: Liam DiCosimo, Tim Paige
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Carson

I'm the Rookie. That's how they want to label me. The new guy.

But I'm damn good at what I do. I don't have anything to prove—except maybe to him.

I've watched his career for years. So yeah, maybe I want to impress him a tiny bit. But I also can't help riling him up and ruffling his feathers.

He wants me to do things his way, but I don't work like that.

I may be the Rookie, but I'm about to school the Ace.

Brayden

I'm the Ace. I know what I'm doing, and I can't stand arrogant newbies who come in thinking they know it all.

I've always hated that. But I've never despised anyone more than Carson Hayes when he saunters in like he owns the place. The kid is good, I'll give him that. But he has a lot to learn.

I'm the Ace around here, the one everyone goes to when they finally realize they don't know it all. And the Rookie is about to learn why.

©2024 Nicole Dykes (P)2024 Podium Audio Contemporary Romance Sports
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Brayden Beckett is a 31 yo professional racing car driver with over 10 years experience under his belt. He’s not flashy or cocky, he just gets the job done and that’s why they call him the “Ace”. Unfortunately, he doesn’t excite the fans much and there are rumblings about not renewing his contract. Feeling old, like he’s yesterday’s news, the last thing he wants is to mentor the cockiest rookie he’s ever met, but he’s not getting any say in the matter. Carson Hayes has made a name for himself on the dirt bike circuit and he seems to think he already knows it all. While he has great respect for the Ace, he also enjoys getting under his skin and watching Brayden’s surly eyes flash in anger. The PR people have dreamed up a bromance between the two men, but they could never have predicted it might turn into a real romance.

This 4th in the highly readable On The Track series hits the age-gap, enemies-to-lovers & coming-out tropes. Brayden is a decent guy and he’s driven to distraction by Carson, who plays up the cocky attitude because he enjoys poking the bear. Their chemistry was great and I really enjoyed Brayden’s backstory, which explains why he is so safety conscious and is genuinely worried about the risks Carson takes. I also liked the subplot involving the low-life team owner. Like the other books in the series, this is high heat and the speed bumps never slow down the MCs for long. I think that’s what I’ve really enjoyed in this series: there’s a genuine connection between each pairing and the stories don’t get bogged down in despair and hand-wringing. Hope there’s more to come! 🎧 Audio champs Liam DiCosimo (as Carson) and Tim Paige (as Brayden) are perfection. They really suit the characters well and they project all the lighter moments, the heavier emotions and the steam in a compelling way.

Veteran racer tames cocky rookie!

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This is a teammates to lovers college romance, featuring Brayden and Carson, and is the fourth and final book in the On The Track series.

This book was fast paced. I finished it so quickly thanks to the audio book, loved the audio, Liam and Tim narrate a lot of Nicole’s books and I am here for it, they do such a great job with her characters. I would be a happy woman if they read all of her books forever.

There is instant attraction between Brayden and Carson and it doesn’t take long for their chemistry to turn physical, hubba hubba, and then it’s on for young and old.

Both MCs are so well suited for each other. I love that Carson saw what he wanted and went for it and wore Brayden down until he bounced. Lots of spice, lots of feelings and no break up.

Little sad this series is finished but I know Nicole has a couple of new series in the works, so I have them to look forward too. I think I’ve read everything in her back catalogue now, loved them all.

Things to expect in this MM romance are:
Teammates to lovers
Small age gap (31/21)
Ace x Rookie
Forced prox bromance
Grump/sunshine
Fast-paced
Super spicy
Dirty talk
All-in
HEA

Story of Brayden and Carson

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