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Formula Fling (Race Fever 1) by Sawyer Bennett

Narrated by Sean Masters and Kit Swann

Standalone, first in a related Contemporary Romance Series

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I’m obsessed with Formula 1—it’s the only sport I watch religiously. Naturally, I can’t resist a steamy F1 romance, and I even keep a huge list of them on my blog (link here). But Formula Fling by Sawyer Bennett takes it to the next level by combining two of my favorite things: the romance book world and the high-stakes world of racing. With a romance author as the heroine and a driver as the hero, Formula Fling had me hooked and racing to the finish line before I even opened it!

Sawyer knew my love for the sport and asked me to beta read Formula Fling. As a former attorney, she takes copyright law very seriously and was careful not to use “Formula 1” or “F1” to avoid legal issues. At first, I worried this might feel like a lazy workaround. I’m so happy to say I WAS WRONG. Sawyer clearly knows her racing and nailed it!

“A partying bad boy race car driver and a romance author who’s not sure what love is. What an oddball pair we make.”

Posey, a historical romance author, decides to try her hand at writing a contemporary romance set in the world of Formula racing. To get the inside scoop, she fakes credentials and poses as a journalist writing an in-depth article about the sport for Americans.

Lex Hamilton, a top driver for Crown Velocity, has been in hot water due to his reputation as a playboy troublemaker. Team Principal Harley Patrick (yes, a female—love it!) pairs Posey with him to shadow him 24/7, serving not just as a journalist but also as a babysitter to keep him out of trouble.

At first, Lex resents Posey’s presence, but that changes quickly. She’s nothing like the models who usually grace his arm, and there’s something about her that makes Lex want to turn over a new leaf.

“Sure, we agreed that this was just a fling, something fun and temporary, but she’s unlike any woman I’ve ever been with. Something delicious about her gets under my skin, and I really can’t figure it out.”

There’s a LOT of racing information in this book. I thought I knew everything about the sport, but I even learned a few things. For newbies, this book gives you everything you need to dive into the sport and sets the stage for the rest of the series. You will probably become a fan! For F1 fans, it’s accurate, rich in engineering and strategy, and feels so authentic it’s like Sawyer went straight to McLaren for insider details. I’m just starting the beta read for the second book in the series, Formula Chance, and I already love how it features a female strategy engineer! The Race Fever Series is shaping up to be a top-of-podium win for me.

“He’s a man who’s all hard and fast, but the reverence with which he treats me tells me there’s more to Lex Hamilton than I could have imagined.”

Likes:

The accuracy of the F1 (oops, sorry, FI) world. There was a lot of behind-the-scenes F1 stuff as well as races, and I just gobbled it up like candy.
I loved the highlight of women in motorsports.
The FMC is a romance author and talks about some behind-the-scenes aspects of the indie publishing world.
Lots of on-track excitement.
All of the travel and glitz and glamour of Formula racing.
The fun twist.
He fell first.
They had great chemistry.
A ‘villain’ you love to hate.
The perfect amount of hot sex.
Fun tie-in with Sawyer’s hockey romances.

Dislikes:

Of course, I understand why Sawyer couldn’t use “F1,” but I wish it had been possible. Trademark protection is real, and F1 has been especially aggressive this year with creatives using its name.

The Narration:

I got the audiobook ALC about two months after reading the beta version, and the narrators really brought it to life! Sean Masters and Kit Swann are pretty new to me (I have heard her 1 other time, on an F1 romance!) and I loved hearing fresh voices. They fit the characters perfectly and brought all the racing and bedroom excitement to life.

The Down & Dirty:

Formula Fling by Sawyer Bennett perfectly merges my love for the romance book world and F1 racing! With accurate racing details and a captivating romance, it’s my favorite F1 romance yet. Whether you’re new to the sport or a die-hard fan, this one’s a winner.

Rating: 5 Stars, 3 Heat, 5 Narration

Disclosure: I beta read the book, got an ALC of the audio, and I now work as a PA for Sawyer. BUT, I SWEAR, that didn’t affect my review. Since I had a say, if there was anything I didn’t like, I told her and she fixed it, so of course I loved it!