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High Line (Love of Sports #2)

by T.A. Chase (Goodreads Author)

3.83 of 5 stars 3.83 · rating details · 702 ratings · 38 reviews

Will giving him the green flag lead to love...or heartache?

The Love of Sports Series, Book 2

CJ Lamont is at the top of the racing world but his winning record is based on a carefully constructed lie. His world falls apart when his ex-wife reveals the truth. As he hits rock bottom, rescue comes from an unexpected source--Garrett Johnson, Hollywood's hottest leading man.

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Published February 17th 2009 by Samhain Publishing

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Mar 08, 2009 Ava rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Lovers of m/m erotic romance

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Garrett's a successful Hollywood actor and openly gay. CJ is a top driver in NASCAR and firmly in the closet. Given the culture of the NASCAR circuit, he knows his career would be ruined if anyone found out he was gay. Add to that, he's going through a divorce.

Garrett needs to do research for an upcoming movie role and ends up working with CJ and his team. CJ is instantly attracted to the gorgeous and confident Garrett, but he does his best to hide it. I loved how understanding Garrett was - he...more

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Mar 09, 2009 Natsroshan rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm-romance

I really loved this book: i felt the connection bettween Garrett and CJ right at the beginning and their relationship grew stronger every page.

Garrett seems to be a rock, like to take care of people he loves but we feel that he is vulnerable inside.
CJ is kind and romantic, and i liked the way he rely on Garrett sometimes but know that he has to deal with his problems alone.

They are honest with themselves and i was captivated by the way both of them believed in each other.

I enjoyed a lot reading...more

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Apr 24, 2009 Brenda (b) rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, 2-2009-read, 1-ebooks

When I read Out of Bounds I complained about the abrupt ending. Well, T.A. Chase made up for it in this book. He not only gives Garrett a HEA but includes Kasey and Gram in the storyline and finishes up their tale too. I felt it all worked very well and I was so glad to see the previous loose ends wrapped up. For me one of the biggest reasons I enjoy a book is the characters. These guys felt real to me and my heart went out to them.

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Sep 22, 2011 Alina rated it 5 of 5 stars

Pretty good book!
I liked seeing more of Kasey and Gram, and both CJ and Garrett are such likeable characters. Slow development of their relationship's nicely to watch :)

I didn't like only one thing - CJ's guilt about Rachel and how he's not mad at her, won't sue her and even agreed to pay alimonies to her, without protest. She destroyed his career and she knew perfectly what she's doing and why? He didn't cheat on her, from what I've seen he respected her and tried to make her happy - as much as...more

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May 19, 2009 Elisa Ramblings added it

I always liked T.A. Chase's work, I believe he is one of the first authors I read, but this last book probably is one of my favorite; the first impression I have soon after ending it, is of a very easy and well plotted book, once that despite being almost 200 pages long took me only a night to read since I was eager to know what was happening.

The second impression is the play of contrast, that the author uses in two different way: once between the two main characters, Garrett, an Hollywood actor...more I always liked T.A. Chase's work, I believe he is one of the first authors I read, but this last book probably is one of my favorite; the first impression I have soon after ending it, is of a very easy and well plotted book, once that despite being almost 200 pages long took me only a night to read since I was eager to know what was happening.

The second impression is the play of contrast, that the author uses in two different way: once between the two main characters, Garrett, an Hollywood actor, and C.J., a race driver; from their jobs and from the fact that C.J. was apparently straight and also older than Garrett (even if only for 4 years), you will expected C.J. to be the MAN in the relationship. Yes I know, I'm letting old habit and idea to lead me on, but well, I'm not the only one! Even if you are reading a male on male romance, if you are strong, older, and with a more manly job, you are the MAN. And instead in the relationship, Garrett takes the upper hand: he is the one who shelters and offers a friendly shoulder to C.J. when no one else apparently is willing to do it; and when C.J. is ready to admit that he is gay and wants to come out of the closet, Garrett is more than willing to be his training ship and to teach him everything a good and healthy gay man should know ; and here is when the naughty part of the book is coming, but strangely enough, is not the main aspect of the story, and it's not even so soon in the book, you have to savor it.

The second contrast I notice was in C.J.'s parents, and again my old fashioned idea kicked in to make me having the wrong mind. Usually mothers are more accepting and supporting, they are the ones who try to mediate with their husbands and sons when the truth comes out (pun intended). And even more in this case, where C.J.'s parents are old southern people and his father is a mechanic, not usually a job that allows people to be very open minded (why on earth when we are speaking of car and motor, it seems that women and gays are not enough clever to be involved?). Anyway, I was in for a big surprise when it was C.J.'s father who stood for his son when on the other side his mother kicked him out of house.

This are only two example to prove you that the story, as I said, is very well plotted and carefully crafted in every details. Plus the characters have a good development, enough for the reader to identify himself and try to imagine how it would be for him of he was in their shoes.

Last but not least, I really like as T.A. Chase seems to have done his homework right: the car racing world, even if only hinted, is enough vivid to give the reader the impression to be not only a nice cover for the main character: this is something I noticed before in this author's books, there is often a sport setting (baseball, rodeo, horse jumping and now car racing) and they are always rendered with nice details to help the reader building the world in his mind. So, two are the things, or T.A. Chase is an huge sport fan, or he does well his research work.

Only one regret: I would have liked to read about the Academy Awards night, hope to see it in a third book?

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Nov 18, 2010 Leslie Lee Sanders rated it 5 of 5 stars

High Line is book two of the Love of Sports series. This book partially explores the love life of Garrett Johnson—the movie star twin brother of all-star basketball player Kasey Johnson from the first book.

In High Line, Garrett is getting hands on training as a race car driver for research for his next movie. CJ Lamont, the best driver on the NASCAR circuit, is the man providing the training. Sparks fly as sexual attraction between the two starts immediately. But there’s a problem, CJ’s not gay...more High Line is book two of the Love of Sports series. This book partially explores the love life of Garrett Johnson—the movie star twin brother of all-star basketball player Kasey Johnson from the first book.

In High Line, Garrett is getting hands on training as a race car driver for research for his next movie. CJ Lamont, the best driver on the NASCAR circuit, is the man providing the training. Sparks fly as sexual attraction between the two starts immediately. But there’s a problem, CJ’s not gay . . . or at least that’s how he lives in the public eye.

Life spirals out of control for CJ after his bitter wife publically outs him, but Garrett, dealing with his ex’s self-destructive overindulgences, comes to CJ’s rescue. As their bond becomes stronger, CJ has to choose between love and career. As much as I enjoy reading about hottie Garrett Johnson, High Line is the story of CJ’s journey.

Since reading book one of the series, I fell in love with Garrett and upon finishing book two I became obsessed with him. He definitely made the story for me even though CJ shared the spotlight. Their relationship starts out slow, very slow with a few glances and flirts here and there. Then it builds up to a few touches and a kisses. With the first book, I complained about the lack of tension between characters but, my gosh, it took over 50 percent of the book to finally get to some loving for these two.

It’s very similar to the first book in that the messages speaks loud and clear to the reader, “Gay men love sports and are people too. Stop the hate!” The main characters of each book deal with prejudices, ruined careers, double lives, people they work with trying to shame them and pure hate.

It also parallels with the lovemaking styles. Now I know Garrett and Kasey are twins but come on. Each couple uses the same positions, the same techniques, and they both use melted liquid to lick off of their lovers in a hotel room. In both books one of the lovers is surprised by a fancy dinner in a hotel room, and the most annoying . . . not everyone falls asleep immediately after climaxing, every SINGLE time.

Even though there are a few annoying similarities between both books, this is not a negative review, to say the least. My obsession with the gorgeous Garrett Johnson, the overall message of the story, and T. A. Chase’s incredible, descriptive and emotional writing urges me to give High Line 5 stars!

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Jun 11, 2009 Erotic Horizon rated it 4 of 5 stars

Garrett Johnson, actor and one of Hollywood’s beautiful people, is at the top of his game in the industry. When his latest movie takes him to new high, he owes his role to CJ Lamont, race car driver extraordinaire, the guy who made sure he knew a bolt from a plug and drift from a shift for his latest role.

The only dark cloud on Garret's horizon is his ex-lover. After putting up with all that he could bear he shakes him loose - but not without repercussions to his confidence and his sense of trus...more Garrett Johnson, actor and one of Hollywood’s beautiful people, is at the top of his game in the industry. When his latest movie takes him to new high, he owes his role to CJ Lamont, race car driver extraordinaire, the guy who made sure he knew a bolt from a plug and drift from a shift for his latest role.

The only dark cloud on Garret's horizon is his ex-lover. After putting up with all that he could bear he shakes him loose - but not without repercussions to his confidence and his sense of trust. One thing that has not been rocked by the betrayal is his sense of fair play – so when he meets CJ Lamont again in the most unlikely of places under the most degrading circumstances, he knows he has to step up and protect this man, who has come to mean so much to him in the short time they were together.

CJ Lamont, top of the racing world and husband, has hit rock bottom after his world literally explodes around him when his wife reveals the one secret he has kept from everyone even himself.

With nowhere to go and no one to rein him in, he starts on a self destructive path. About to sink into the final act of depravity – he is saved – from himself, by the last person he expects to see. However, Garrett saving him comes with not only a place to keep his head low but to also do a lot of soul searching, dust himself off and start life again. In the clear light of day however the problems becomes all the more clearer and look all the more insurmountable for him to deal with.

Both men have their own battles to fight and their own bridges to cross. As much as there is an attraction between the two that cannot be denied – Garrett is not willing to settle for anything less and CJ is just finding his voice to know he can have more. With family, team, ex’s and the media like a revolving circus around them – what chance do these two have of being together when one shines brighter than anything the other has known and the other is at a crossroads – that he’s not sure he’s ready to cross?

When I finished T.A. Chase first book in THE LOVE OF SPORT series - BOUND BY LOVE, I was left with a little bit of a let down as there was so much unresolved issues and my anticipation went fever pitch as the date of release for HIGH LINE came closer and closer.

After reading this book, and as with all good books for me, I had to take a day or two to really access the impact of this book – it was that good.

Garrett is tired of the drama that his life has become lately and just wants to get it back on track; however not wanting to let the situation get the better of him, he is not prepared to give up on togetherness and love, as this is possible, after all he just has to look at his brother to know that true love exists.

When CJ drops into Garrett’s life, he is willing to help him as much as he can, but with the attraction that has always been there between the two making a comeback, there is little they can do to deny themselves. One thing Garrett is sure of however - he is not willing to hide who he is, even for the man he loves.

HIGH LINE is not only brilliantly written, but is a perfect follow up to T.A. Chase’s OUT OF BOUND. The story line is a direct follow-up to the first book, love scenes are not vanilla and both men put up a good showing when it comes to expressing how deeply they care for each other. Supporting casts are vital to the plot and unresolved issues from book one are dealt with. As with all good books T.A. Chase has given us a whole new set of conflict and angst that we just have to wait until the next time to be resolved.

HIGH LINE is most definitely one to make space for on your book shelf.(less)

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Aug 23, 2011 Lutawolf rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m

If I hadn't loved the characters so much, this book would have gotten a lower score out of me. I've read other works by this author and been completely impressed but I'm dead tired of TA Chase ending a book on a climax. While it's not as bad as ending on a cliff hanger it is ranking pretty high up there. An Epiloge is a conclusion to letting you know the characters are happy and will have a happy ever after. Don't call it an Epiloge when it's only the next day from where you left off and your en...more

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Dec 09, 2012 Kukko rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 1-app-kindle, a-contemporary, a-erotic, a-romance, a-short, character-athlete, character-actor, series-to-be-read-in-order, sex-mix-m-m

I actually really liked this story - it has much more depth than Book 1

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There are some genuinely nasty characters here (Rich, CJ's ex-wife etc) and they offset the good folks like …Garrett, Mike etc.

I loved that CJ's was so inexperienced and awkward, and that Garrett was so much more experienced but was sensitivity to CJ's insecurities. The patience with which the Hollywood superstar (Garrett) supported CJ in adjusting to being out of the closet was very touching.,

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Jun 23, 2012 Alba rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: contemporary, m-m, superstar

All in all I liked this story better than the first.
Mainly because the story wasn't one big sex scene.

One thing I noticed were a few unlogical details.

for example:
the first time they met and kissed(one year prior to the main plot) the readers gets the information that CJ never has kissed a man before Garrett.
But then, a year later, we learn that CJ did kiss other man (and did other things with them) before his marriage.

Or.. how can Garrett still be 23 a year after the first meeting?

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May 05, 2011 Nerine Petros rated it 3 of 5 stars

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High Line is the sequel to Out of Bounds and set, for the most part, on a race track and the mechanics and sponsors rooms around it. There are also some pretty extraordinary houses described within, but with two stars, one on the race track and the other on the 'silver screen', that was only to be expected.

When Garrett takes time out of his busy schedule to spend three months at a race track, he is doing so with a mind to building a character in his head. After all, Garrett is a world famous act...more

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Aug 13, 2009 Lily rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: ebook, m-m, series, athletes, what-i-read-in-2009

Book 2 in the Love of Sports series features movie star Garrett Johnson and race car driver CJ Lamont. Garrett is spending a month learning to drive a race car for a new movie role and CJ is his instructor.

Both men are dealing with failing relationships when they first meet. Garrett's lover of three years has gotten involved with drugs and has been cheating and CJ's eight year marriage is falling apart. Totally in the closet, CJ has buried his desires for other men throughout his marriage but ha...more

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Jun 21, 2009 Daisiemae rated it 5 of 5 stars Recommends it for: TA Chase Fans

Shelves: male-male-romance-erotica, books-read-in-2009, books-reviewed-in-2009, books-to-i-will-never-part-with, contemporary-romance, e-book, erotica, series-romance

When I found out that High Line by T.A. Chase is the second book in the Love of Sports series, I knew I had to immediately read it. I really liked Kasey’s story in the first book, Out of Bounds, and I hoped that I would enjoy read about Garrett, Kasey’s twin brothers, story as well. I had no problem loving this book. Honestly, I even enjoyed it more than Out of Bounds. I find myself hoping that he will continue writing more about these characters, because I really loved them all.

As expected, Hig...more

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Jun 20, 2009 Eyre rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: romance, gay-glbt-mm-mmf

CJ Lamont is a top NASCAR driver with a big secret. When his ex-wife outs him in an interview, he falls into despair and into a bottle. Garrett Johnson, an openly gay actor, befriends CJ and tries to help him through his ordeal.

This is by far the better of the two Love of Sports books Chase has written. It helps ties up some of the loose ends in Out of Bounds while setting the scene for what I can only hope will be more books.

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Jun 07, 2011 Stacey Jo rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm-i-own, mm-contemporary, mm-sports, series-part-of

This was an excellent continuation to the series. I really liked Garrett in the first book so it was nice to get to know him in this book. And CJ was an absolute sweetheart. CJ helped him to see what a truly wonderful person was supposed to be like. They made great chemistry together. CJ had a lot to deal with in the homophoic world of racing but he was able to make it work out in the end. It had a sweet HEA.

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Jun 05, 2010 Kate McMurray rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, romance

I liked this one better than the prior book in the series, I think because CJ and Garrett don't really hook up until the second half of the novel, so there's more time spent developing the characters and their relationship before we get to the sexy times. I also appreciated how CJ's career was handled; I won't spoil it, but I think the ending was realistic.

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Jun 19, 2011 LDL rated it 4 of 5 stars

Really a 4.5. The only thing that keeps it from a 5 is that for me personally I would have liked the stories to continue just a bit longer with more closure. Wonder if there are any follow up "shorts" out there...

Oh and specifically I don't mean perfect resolutions, but rather some... ?... That gives a greater sense of HEA rather then HFN.

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Jul 21, 2012 Mandy*reads obsessively* rated it 4 of 5 stars

Recommended to Mandy*reads obsessively* by: Tailtiu

Shelves: ebook-owned, hurt-comfort-disability, m-m, gfy-ofy, sports, series-sequels

I liked this second be in the series better, Garrett meets CJ while learning about race car driving for an upcoming role.
They meet again a year later when CJ has hit rock bottom in his career and personal life.
They both have baggage, but despite everything it wasn't an angst fest and drama heavy, and as opposed to the first book, the sex was in moderation to the story.

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Feb 27, 2010 Dina rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, contemporary-romance

On one hand this is a fast read about 2 twin brothers with real life issues: “coming out” and “finding one true love”. The oldest (Garrett/famous actor) is so sweet and squeaky clean I almost had a sugar coma. On the other hand, as romance novel goes, this one is quite predictable with expected HEA

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Jul 24, 2009 Sarah rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: glbt-fiction

High Line was another must read apparently; so I did. While I enjoyed the first part of the novel the second half had some issues with pacing. It just did not flow as smoothly. I liked the premise immensely, who doesn’t like hot racing car drivers (Hello Jeremy Clarkson. snerk) and there was lots of lovely angsty emotion too. OK wee read.
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Jan 06, 2013 Crys Harris rated it 2 of 5 stars

Meh. I was kind of bored. There's nothing wrong with the story, it's just a plot line that has been hashed and re-hashed. There's nothing new here. The characters aren't particularly memorable, nor is any of the action. I skimmed the end.

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Dec 11, 2012 Amanda rated it 4 of 5 stars

Overall this is a really great book. Great to see how Kasey and Gram are doing. CJ and Garrett are just perfect for each other. My only complaint would be the ending. I found it to be rather abrupt. Definitely in need of a sequel!

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Sep 26, 2009 Moderatrix Lori rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: mm, mm-athletes, read-2011

2nd book in the Love of Sports series, this book focuses on Garrett & C.J. and reunites us with Kasey and Gram from the first book. There is nothing remarkable about these books. Neither bad nor good...they are average, quick reads that are fairly predictable. Each book seems to be setting up the next in the series without being very obvious about it but his one ended so abruptly I was totally caught off guard when I got to the end. So many things were left up in the air that it felt unfinis...more

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May 10, 2011 Wyndslash rated it 3 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: m-m, series, celebrities, 2011-reading-challenge

I liked this one more than the first in the series, but I still like Tabloid Star best. This had more plot, but the ending was still abrupt.

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Aug 22, 2010 Robin *loves sexy books* rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m-read

I highly recommend this book and the 1st one, Out of Bounds, to anyone who likes m/m.

They are very sweet stories and extremely hot!!

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Mar 29, 2011 Chris rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2009, gay, romance, ebook, done

Out of Bounds and High Line are good m/m sports-related romances about a pair of twins and the guys they fall for.

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Mar 06, 2012 Ace rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: m-m, m-m-virginal-character

This book gets a solid 3 stars. The plot was decent, but there was a little too much sex in the book for me. Also I would have liked to see the MCs be a bit more masculine.

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Dec 24, 2012 Pippacon rated it 5 of 5 stars

Enjoyed this even more than the first part..

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Nov 11, 2011 Frisca Hue rated it 4 of 5 stars

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Second in the series and I'm hooked with the characters.

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Nov 15, 2010 Jojo rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: gay-rom-lit-retreat

I liked this one a lot more than I did the first in this series. I thought the relationship and the issues around it seemed more realistic, more complex. I liked the CJ. He wasn't a simple character and his situation and emotions were well explored here. But mostly, I liked the romance. I thought the development of the relationship between these two men was sweet and slow, but not achingly, unrealistically slow. And enjoyable read.

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