New Release | New Series Formula Fling (Race Fever, Book #1) Sawyer Bennett
Synopsis:
Welcome to Formula International, where legends are born and speed is king. From New York Times Bestselling Author Sawyer Bennett comes the Race Fever series, set within the fast-paced and dangerous world of formula racing.
Posey Evans is looking to take her career as a romance author to the next level, shifting from historical love stories to writing about the high stakes world of formula racing. Wanting to immerse herself in the sport, Posey manages to secure full access to the Crown Velocity Racing team by faking credentials as a journalist. When she’s granted unlimited face-to-face time with one of the teams’ best drivers, Posey is equal parts elated and terrified because while she’s getting exactly what she wants, she can’t afford to have her secret exposed.
Lex Hamilton lives for the thrill of being one of the fastest and most decorated race car drivers in the sport. When he’s behind the wheel, he’s focused on one thing and one thing only—earning top spot on the podium. But off the track? Let’s just say his extracurricular activities have put him on a very short leash with the team management at Crown Velocity. He’s cocky, handsome, dripping with swagger, and not super happy to have what he considers a babysitter following his every move. Lex’s unwillingness to help doesn’t deter Posey but when he uncovers her secret, they strike a deal—he won’t reveal her truth if she helps him stay out of trouble and keep his job.
While many women would swoon at his feet, Posey isn’t interested in anything more than Lex’s racing knowledge. Mostly. As the season inches closer and passions ignite, time at the track leads to time in the bed. Having agreed there is an expiration date on their arrangement, what started as an assignment has the potential to go the distance as their physical relationship builds into something deeper. But when her secret is revealed, will Lex and Posey’s relationship hit a wall, or will this fling find its way to the checkered flag?
Formula Fling is an opposites attract sports romance within the Race Fever series. All books in the series can be enjoyed as standalones.
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3 Star Review by Trinette Dungee
Historical romance writer Posey Evans wants to try her hand at sports romance. With Formula International Racing having its first female team principle, Posey decided this would be the perfect sport to start her off. Misrepresenting herself as a journalist to Crown Velocity Racing, she manages to gain all access to the team. Not only has she snagged this all-access pass, but she’s been assigned to “shadow” racing’s bad boy Lex Hamilton. If there’s a tabloid within two feet, Lex will end up on the cover of it. This assignment isn’t exactly what Posey was looking for, but beggars can’t be choosers, so be Lex’s shadow she will; and hopes she doesn’t blow her cover while doing it.
Lex Hamilton is skating on thin ice in the world of racing. The powers that be are getting fed up with his antics. When journalist Posey Evans is assigned to follow him around to gain material for an “article” she’s writing give the sport a more exposure, he’s less than thrilled. Learning Posey isn’t who she says she is, gives him the perfect opportunity for him to get rid of her, but instead, he finds himself offering to help her, because like it or not, Posey does help keep him on the straight and narrow.
This is the first book in a brand-new series from Sawyer Bennett, and dare I say new territory. This series focuses on the world for formula racing. I have a love/hate relationship with new series. The love part is due to new characters and storylines. The hate part, new storyline and new characters. While I may not have loved every book by Sawyer, I have yet to meet a book of hers I didn’t like. I will admit, this new series worried me a bit. When it comes to sports, I’m a contact sport type of girl. You know, basketball, football. Until about ten years ago (after picking up my first hockey romance), I didn’t know much about hockey. Admittedly I still don’t but I can sort of follow what’s going on (again contact sports) and I’ve actually attended a couple of games. Race Car drivers? Yikes! What the hell was I going to do with this series? Well, after finishing this book, I’m going to dive into the rest of this series!
When I say I know nothing about car racing, I mean NOTHING so this wasn’t the easiest book for me to read. Because this is a sport not highly written about there was a lot of background and technical information and admittedly it wasn’t the most interesting information. When Lex says <b>“Gio…mate…let’s dumb that down a bit. You’re making my eyes cross”.</b> I swear that was written just for me. With that being said, I did get through it and am a little more curious. This book seemed to be more narrative than dialogue which was a little different.
Putting aside the technical jargon and racing background info, I enjoyed this first instalment of the new series. Initially I wasn’t sure how I felt about Posey or Lex. I didn’t immediately connect with them, but when it happened, I was all in. I liked their chemistry, and they had some pretty nice witty dialogue. What intrigued me more than anything else in this book, was the supporting characters. Although I’m sure the upcoming books will be about actual drivers. I’m wondering if some these other characters will have books. Characters like, Harley Patrick. Spenser Montgomery, Carlos Moreno, and Maeve Dornan. These characters seem like they might have some pretty juicy storylines. I’m even curious about Lex’s friend Ronan Barnes. I’m pretty sure we haven’t seen the las of him.
All in all, this was decent read.
Jack Kingston is known for his dominant playing skills on the ice, but off, he’s a down-to-earth guy who values a true connection over a meaningless hookup.
I love being a member of the Pittsburgh Titans, even if my teammates are constantly ribbing me about women who they claim are throwing themselves all over me. Could I go for the easy lay? Sure, but that’s not my style. I’m more of long-term kind of guy. Instead, I’m going to keep doing what I do best—killing it out on the ice. Everything else will fall into place…eventually.
That time comes sooner than expected, in the most unlikely of ways. At the rink to watch our goalie’s kids play Peewee hockey, I meet Willa Montreaux and somehow, by the end of that interaction, I’ve offered to help her coach the Ice Pups. Altruism or were there other intentions in that offer? A little of both, if I’m being honest.
As the time I spend with Willa increases, I am absolutely certain I want even more. She’s gorgeous, sure, but that’s superficial. Willa is also funny, loving, determined and smart. SO smart. Doctor smart. Probably too intelligent for a jock like me, but that’s not going to stop me from shooting my shot.
Not looking for anything more than a fling and concerned that she’s too old for me, Willa doesn’t want to venture into anything serious. I’m willing to put in the work and give her the space she needs to come to terms with the fact that the connection we have is far more than physical. Willa and I are end game, but I’m willing to play into overtime if that’s what it takes to walk away with her by my side.
