Review – Burnout by Rebecca Jenshak

Burnout; Holland Brothers #1
(#1 within a series)

Publication Date: April 25, 2024

Genre/Tropes: New Adult/Sports Romance

Author: Rebecca Jenshak

Review Rating: 5 Gold Stars

Review/Synopsis:

Review:
The spice, the banter, the ever-mounting tension between Knox and Avery…it’s all perfect in this new series by Rebecca Jenshak.

Knox Holland is cocky, full of stubbornness, and a man who is dedicated to his family – most times at a detriment to himself. I realize that it shouldn’t be a bad thing, but here’s the skinny on Knox, he’s already set aside his career once to help raise his siblings – that’s right siblings and that’s after he dropped out of school to help raise three younger brothers. Knox for all the outside black emo he likes to portray, he actually has a marshmallow heart when it comes to his family. Sweet, right! But now that his big brother is back home and stepping up to help, it’s finally Knox’s time to achieve his goals. Well…it was until he went and messed things up. His determination to win, to be perfect, sometimes is also a detriment when it comes to playing nice with others, especially when he needs to ask for help…it is downright painful. Knox loses his spot on his motocross team and like I said, Knox is cocky, even when he desperately needs help…he just can’t seem to eat humble pie and ask for some. 😂 Nope. He’d rather chew his own arm off than get help from the one person who just might be his salvation. A pretty pink former Olympian gymnast named Avery .  Pink and black don’t mix just don’t mix in his world.🖤

Avery is a little pink powerhouse in the gymnastics world, but she’s also patient and kind to those within her orbit. For someone like Knox who isn’t and makes all sorts of assumptions about her, watch out because she’s wicked and doesn’t hold back. Avery has actually helped out a friend of Knox’s before, by perfecting his aerials and strengthening his core, but Knox just can’t believe the pretty girl who drives a pink vehicle and always wears pink and lace could be useful to him. But when he’s down on his luck and without any options, pretty in pink doesn’t look so bad.

Avery isn’t like other girls. She’s busy with her own life and the fact that she wasn’t chasing after Knox was a huge draw. Avery is busy training for her own competitions and doesn’t suffer fools. Namely Knox most days.😉  Avery has an inner glow and strength in everything. Honestly, even when she was doubting about herself, she still didn’t let it get to her, she’s an Olympian for a reason, and it was really impressive how much that shined on the page. I have to say that these two were perfect for each other in just about every way as they were both competitive, adventurous, and liked to have fun.

Their relationship wasn’t instanaious, as it was the little things; like just spending time together, building a friendship, building a bond over their interests, that eventually broke down their walls. What eventually appeared easy, was something that came with time, and it was nothing that either of them sought out. It made their eventual fall hit hard because while it seemed to sneak up on them. It really didn’t. This book is extremely well done because it is a beautiful blossoming of friendship that eventually leads into more and the best part is we, the reader, actually get to witness it happening on page vs. learning about it through memories referenced off page. It’s fun, it’s hot, and it’s a great relationship with family, friends, and laughter.

Synopsis:
He’s the hot, tattooed bad boy that I traded insults with…and now he wants my help?

Knox Holland is in a jam. After an incredible first year on the pro motocross circuit, he should be on top of the world. Instead, his bad reputation has landed him without a team. He’s untouchable and desperate to turn it around.

Which is how he ends up at my gym asking me to train him. As a college gymnast with two Olympic medals to my name, I know a thing or two about the pressure to succeed. Last season I choked and then injured myself before I could show the world that I’m not a twenty-year-old has-been.

Focused on the future, I can’t afford to get distracted. But I recognize the desperation in Knox’s eyes, and I can’t say no to him, either.

It should have been an easy task, but nothing about Knox is easy. One minute we’re arguing, and the next I’m enjoying his shirtless handstands a little too much.

Falling for him would be a mistake…

Burnout is a sports romance with a cocky bad boy, spice, banter, and a happily ever after.

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