It’s a classic Melissa Brayden novel, I knew it was going to be a solid, great read from the start. What I appreciate the most about the author is she knows how to write romantic feelings and delivers the dynamic between main characters perfectly.

I enjoyed the grown that Reese had, starting off as a cocky race car driver who lets that control the way she drivers. Her growth really was a breath of fresh air, and she was an incredibly likable character.

Sloane was equally as lovable, but something about Reese had me hooked on her. With Sloane being a big name in the race at driving world, but having a serious crash pushed her away from that scene.

The two come together in such a natural way which I always appreciate. It never felt like they had an 11 year age gap (a trope I always struggle with reading), they felt a lot more like equals.

Where my start rate comes in is the overall feel I had for the story. I loved it, loved the characters, loved the research Melissa Brayden had to have done to write this, but it just didn’t hit the way I thought it would. I felt like I had to drag myself through it during a few parts, and as much as I love really a smut scene, there was a LOT of it. I will always appreciate not having a third act break up, but in my gut it’s just telling me I wish there had been a bit more.

What I’m hoping for next is Reese’s friends to have their own love stories (especially Cassidy, I LOVED her). Overall, it was a solid read and I will forever pick up a need book from Melissa Brayden.

Thank you NetGalley and the author for a solid read!