Rufaro Faith Mazarura

The definition of a feel good rom-com

Lizzie Damilola Blackburn, bestselling author of Yinka Where is Your Husband

Both a beautiful romance and a stirring coming-of-age story... you can't help but root for Zeke and Olivia.

Lauren Ho, bestselling author of Last Tang Standing

Let the Games Begin is THE way to kick off the summer games!

Danielle Allen, author of Curvy Girl Summer

Vivid and beautifully written

One of the most heart-warming books I've ever read … A complete delight.

Mia Sheridan, New York Times bestselling author of Archer's Voice

Rufaro Faith Mazarura's Let the Games Begin is a vivid, moving story of finding love?and yourself?in the exhilarating world of the Summer Games.

Katelyn Doyle, author of Just Some Stupid Love Story

Let the Games Begin is funny, romantic, gripping and relatable. I loved every second of it. If you need me, I'll be in Athens.

A gorgeous atmospheric coming of age, love story which had me hooked from page one.

Julie Caplin, international bestselling author of the Romantic Escapes series

My favourite read of the summer!!!

The chemistry... is literally the best thing I've read

This rom com had me giggling out loud at work but it also made me cry!!! Automatic five stars.

This was everything I wanted it to be and more

One sizzling hot Greek summer. Two winners. The biggest competition in the world.

It’s the Athens 2024 Olympics and Zeke and Olivia are there to win. 
 
Zeke Moyo is the star athlete of Team GB. He’s in Athens to claim the title of fastest man in the world. 
 
Olivia Nkomo has landed a career-making internship, finally earning her seat at the table. 
 
Then Zeke and Olivia collide – literally – on the first day of the games, and something unexpected begins. 
 
But the competition is stirring up uncomfortable memories from Zeke’s past. And Olivia’s dream job is turning into a nightmare. 
 
Will love become a hurdle? Or could running beside the right person change the whole game? 
 
Set against a sizzling, hot Greek summer filled with sunshine and souvlaki, Rufaro Faith Mazarua’s Let The Games Begin is a page-turning love story that will restore your faith in humanity... and chemistry-filled banter.

Rufaro Faith Mazarura

Praise for Let the Games Begin

The definition of a feel good rom-com

Both a beautiful romance and a stirring coming-of-age story... you can't help but root for Zeke and Olivia.

Let the Games Begin is THE way to kick off the summer games!

The definition of a feel good rom-com

Both a beautiful romance and a stirring coming-of-age story... you can't help but root for Zeke and Olivia.

Let the Games Begin is THE way to kick off the summer games!

The definition of a feel good rom-com

Both a beautiful romance and a stirring coming-of-age story... you can't help but root for Zeke and Olivia.

Let the Games Begin is THE way to kick off the summer games!

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