Rowing


The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
Lessons in Chemistry
The Amateurs
Red Rose Crew: A True Story Of Women, Winning, And The Water
Assault on Lake Casitas
A Most Beautiful Thing
Blood Over Water
The Shell Game: Reflections on Rowing and the Pursuit of Excellence
Rowing Faster
Course Correction: A Story of Rowing and Resilience in the Wake of Title IX
Flat Water Tuesday
Over het water
Mind Over Water: Lessons on Life from the Art of Rowing
See You at the Finish Line
Oar Than Friends (Oxbridge #1)
Trade Me by Courtney MilanCarrie Soto Is Back by Taylor Jenkins ReidBinding 13 by Chloe WalshKeeping 13 by Chloe WalshCourting Cinderella by Mackenzie Lucas
Romance with Less Common Sports
65 books — 22 voters
Novel Problems by Elizabeth LulyThe Only Game in Town by Lacie WaldonFlirting with Disaster by Naina KumarSee You at the Finish Line by Zac HammettMaybe This Once by Sophie Sullivan
Nautical but Nice
19 books — 1 voter

Racing Hearts by Ann  AdamsCarve My Heart by Mara J. OvaRide by Harper DallasLet the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith MazaruraWaking Olivia by Elizabeth O'Roark
Obscure Sport Romances
63 books — 3 voters
Racing Hearts by Ann  AdamsHeated Rivalry by Rachel  ReidPromise by Sarah SalisburyCarve My Heart by Mara J. OvaLet the Games Begin by Rufaro Faith Mazarura
Olympic Love
26 books — 5 voters

Diver's Heart by K.A. KnightDeep End by Ali HazelwoodSettling the Score by R.S. GreyAttraction by Penny ReidWhere We Belong by Eve Connell
Sports in the Water Romance Style
108 books — 12 voters
Racing Hearts by Ann  AdamsSee You at the Finish Line by Zac HammettOar Than Friends by Lulu MooreRowing Steady by Rosie BirchFloat My Boat by Harri Beaumont
Rowmance Novels
13 books — 2 voters

Daniel James Brown
Then the coxswain called out, 'Ready all!' Joe turned and faced the rear of the boat, slid his seat forward, sank the white blade of his oar into the oil-black water, tensed his muscles, and waited for the command that would propel him forward into the glimmering darkness. ...more
Daniel James Brown, The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

Daniel James Brown
But the greatest paradox of the sport has to do with the psychological makeup of the people who pull the oars. Great oarsmen and oarswomen are necessarily made of conflicting stuff—of oil and water, fire and earth. On the one hand, they must possess enormous self-confidence, strong egos, and titanic willpower. They must be almost immune to frustration. Nobody who does not believe deeply in himself or herself—in his or her ability to endure hardship and to prevail over adversity—is likely even to ...more
Daniel James Brown, The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

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