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A Formula 1 team principal has to work with a struggling driver who also happens to be her childhood crush. Chloe Coleman has her work cut out for her as team principal of Arden Racing, the worst team in F1. Not only does she have the monumental task of getting her team back on top, but as one of the first female team principals, she faces sexism and a lack of respect. Her job becomes even harder when Matt Warner joins the team. Once one of the most promising drivers in the sport, he’s been flailing ever since the fiery crash that severely injured his best friend. But Matt isn’t just another driver to Chloe. He was a close friend to her when they were kids, and she nursed an unrequited crush on him for years—until he ditched her when his career took off. Matt’s trauma and his refusal to talk about it make it hard for Chloe to help him succeed, and they butt heads for a short while—that is, until their chemistry becomes too intense to ignore. They fall into a clandestine love affair quite quickly, ending any “will-they-or-won’t-they” tension. The suspense comes more from their parallel career journeys as Chloe learns to believe in herself and demand respect, while Matt learns to forgive himself and face his fears. Chloe and Matt are both afraid that being honest about their relationship could tank Chloe’s career, provide fodder for the rumor mill, and distract them from their shared goal of transforming Arden into a truly great team. The conflict in their relationship—keeping their love a secret from the prying press—never feels as high-stakes as their career conflicts, but there are enough steamy scenes and hijinks along the way to keep readers entertained. A fun and fast-paced racing romance. Copyright © Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.