Being First, Comes Second

He used to be a winner. Will repeating a ten-year-old record-breaking performance turn his life back around?

1974. Ben Robinson never lets anyone in. And after his latest girlfriend dumps him for being lazy about their relationship, the twenty-eight-year-old resigns himself to living a lonely man's life. But when he's challenged to recreate a high school swim team record, he sees an opportunity to finally connect.

Thrown back together with his three relay colleagues from ten years ago, Ben is forced to confront his failings. And as the four grow closer while training for the race, he starts to realize that his drowning in loneliness might be entirely self-imposed.

Will Ben open up his heart and swim his way to happiness?

Being First, Comes Second is a thought-provoking historical fiction about the power of perseverance and determination. If you like heartwarming stories, relatable characters, and spirited friendships, then you'll love Timothy James Riley's touching tale.

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