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With her latest novel Cox, Kate Lace turns her attention to the rivalry in the world of rowing in the run-up to the London Olympic Games. The synopsis says: "There is nothing as fun as messing about with men in boats ... As Amy discovers when she's cornered at Henley Regatta by Rollo, a blond Adonis in lycra, who asks her to give him a massage on the boathouse floor. Men like Rollo are the reason Amy wanted to become a sports physiotherapist in the first place, so working for the Oxford boat team is a dream come true. And while the team readies itself for the boat race and the rowers dream of being selected for the Olympics, Amy works hard to relieve their stress. In particular Rollo, whose muscles need constant attention; Dan, who looks even better in lycra than his team mate, but requires gentle handling; and Chuck, the coach, who makes up for any deficiencies in the oar department with his wealth of experience. As Rollo, Dan and the other rowers race towards the Olympics, Amy's not the only girl who's ready and willing to give them a hand." Cox is out in July.