Straight as a Rainbow

All Laiden Huxley has ever wanted is to be loved. Raised as the perfect pastor's son, he has to uphold a perfect image for everyone. Laiden wishes to be himself, but as long as his father's satisfied, he's fine. Right? But when Laiden is blackmailed over his father's embezzlement, a dark secret from Laiden's past threatens to be exposed.

It's not easy for Connor Rasheed-Vasco to be in the shadow of his more popular cousin, Kyle. That's why he enjoys track so much - Connor usually wins and he's on a smooth path to winning the annual track competition. Besides, he's more than a pretty face. Until Laiden comes along. He's taller and better than Connor. And Connor doesn't like that.

When Laiden discovers that his only hope of paying back the money his father embezzled lies in winning the track competition, the stakes of their rivalry are suddenly raised.

As Laiden and Connor push each other to run faster than ever before, their bond tightens and unknown feelings begin to surface. Now, with the competition looming and their reputations on the line, Laiden and Connor must decide what truly matters most - doing what other people want or doing the best for themselves.

TW: abusive relationship (not between the 2 protagonists), mentions of su*c*de, self harm, s*x*l assault, trauma, mental health issues, some strong language, dr*g use, racism, sexism, homophobia

*NOTE (for me): Don't take this book too seriously. Remember its only to test your book and improve it. Finish the first draft first, then you can refurbish it.

*NOTE (for anyone else): Congrats! If you want to read the available chapters, you're welcome to! Don't be disappointed if I don't post a lot though. I'm busy. Also, if you're critiquing, please be brutal. I can take it, lol.