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Going for Gold: An MM Gymnastics Sports Romance (Heart of Gold Book 2)

Ariel Atwater
4.0 / 5.0
Published: 2026

Description

The path to the Olympic podium is paved with sweat, sacrifice, and nerves of steel, but for elite gymnasts Leo and Jax, the most dangerous maneuvers happen off the mat. As they push their bodies to the absolute limit for a shot at gold, the undeniable tension between them begins to overshadow their rigorous training. They have spent years hiding their true feelings behind professional rivalry and carefully constructed walls, but the heat of competition is stripping away every defense they have left. This emotional second installment in the Heart of Gold series captures the electric friction of a long-simmering attraction finally reaching its breaking point. As they navigate the high-stakes world of international gymnastics, Leo and Jax must decide if the risk of losing their focus is worth the reward of finally having each other. Their journey is a deeply intimate exploration of identity, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to pursue love when everything else is on the line. Expect scorching chemistry, raw emotional stakes, and a powerful look at what happens when two hearts collide under the brightest lights. This is a story about finding home in the person who knows exactly how high you have to fly to succeed.

Customer Reviews

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JeaHeg
May 14, 2026

Emotion-driven MM sports romance

Going for Gold is the 2nd book in the Heart of Gold series by Ariel Atwater. This is a very emotional story of two elite gymnasts who are trying to survive a long-distance relationship. They are both under extreme stress from not only the pressure of competing at an elite level and chasing Olympic dreams, but also the cultural dynamics of being members of the LGBTQ community, the physical and mental toll of constant training, the difficulty of maintaining a long-distance relationship, all while dealing with individual crises. Danny just wants to love Sasha out loud, but Sasha lives in fear of their secret relationship being found out, because for him, the cost of discovery could be everything. Tropes: • sports (Olympic gymnasts) romance • hidden relationship • slow-burn/emotional yearning • long-distance secret relationship • MM romance
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Margaret Hejmanowski
May 14, 2026

Great Series

I love all things Ariel Atwater, and this does not disappoint; this is book two in The Heart of Gold series. I read the first book in the series so I could understand this book better; I do recommend that! Danny Hartman is on the US Olympic gymnastic team, and training for the Rio Olympics. He is bisexual. Sasha is a gymnast from Russia, trying to make their Olympic team, he is also bisexual. Sasha and Danny are trying to maintain a long distance relationship, and not letting anyone know about it; or letting anyone know they are bisexual! Sasha especially, as Russia has "no gays' in their country. Can these two make this relationship work with only seeing each other a few times a year?? Love the plot, great setting, and strong intense interesting characters. I can't wait for the next book in the series!!
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Brittney
May 14, 2026

The cliffhanger I forgot about

Omg this way beyond good! She’s always wanted him but timing, was never on her side plus she thought he didn’t like her. Trying to break up her bestie from making a huge mistake, leads to them fake dating. And omg he’s so good for her! This has humor, heat, and love and so perfect!! Loved this!!!