The second novel in the Eastshore Tigers series is “False Start,” written by Alison Hendricks. It narrates the tale of Mitchell Erickson, a wealthy young man attempting to establish his value on the football field, and Dante Mills, an NFL prospect. While they are fighting for a starting spot, an unanticipated attraction develops between the two men. Themes of rivalry, self-discovery, and the intricacies of identity are all explored in the book.