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Out of the Gate
(2026)(The first book in the Unbridled series)
A novel by Annabelle Hawthorne and Virgil Knightley
A broken dream. A hidden talent. A second chance at glory.
Martin Smith has spent thirteen years as the world's most overqualified home inspector—a small price to pay for raising his niece Mira, a scrappy horse girl with an expensive habit and a burning dream of racing in the Maiden's Derby. He's content being the invisible support system in her shadow. Until a scout notices that this tired single dad sees the track like no one else alive.Recruited as Sprint Coach for a cutting-edge racing academy, Martin is thrown headfirst into a world of adrenaline, mana science, and elite competition. He's got a gift for drawing greatness out of the next generation of racers'''and, unexpectedly, for catching the eye of his fellow coaches.
Surrounded by a team of brilliant, beautiful competitors who see the genius hiding beneath his trauma, Martin can't outrun his past anymore. He's spent a lifetime sacrificing his own happiness to guarantee Mira's. But in a league where hesitation costs you the race, he's about to learn that winning isn't just about crossing the finish line—it's about believing you belong there at all.
Will Martin finally let himself enjoy the ride? Or will he stumble right out of the gate?
Perfect for fans of slow-burn harem romance, found-family, sports fantasy, and underdog single-dad heroes who deserve the world
Genre: HaremLit
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