No thoughts just vibes.

This went all of exactly where I expected. No more, no less. It was enjoyable enough, but I never really got to a point where I was invested. Probably, largely because the characters and plot lines were never surprising. It all walked a fine line of being not simple enough to be eye roll inducing, but also not original enough to be exciting. I didn't hate it, I didn't love it. I'm sure this would be pretty enjoyable to lots of people, particularly fan's of Lauren Asher's dirty air series or any other number of F1 racing based romances. It would definitely scratch the itch.

This is my first F1 sports romance I've read and I really didn't know what to expect. Overall, I did enjoy the book and liked both the main characters. I really have nothing bad to say about it. It was well written, it was the perfect length, the plot clipped along, and I think you'd really enjoy it if you're into Formula 1. It didn't wow me, but it was a solid sports romance.

Did I just become a Formula One fan??? Although the constant dwelling in the past over a terrible relationship/mistake got a little old (me screaming move on already did NOT help Mira AT ALL), the relationship between her and Will was real and I loved it.

As an F1 fan, I enjoyed being thrown into this fictional world!

This book was definitely fast-paced and a fun time! I just don't think it's one of my favorite books in the world. Will and Mira definitely had great chemistry, but it was a little to insta-lovey for my liking. I think it would have been better as a slow-burn!

I did like the fact that the conflict wasn't treacherously dragged out. It really was just a quick and easy read.

Fast & Reckless, by Amanda Weaver, follows Mira Wentworth and Matt Hawley through the Formula One season. Mira has just joined the organization as a team assistant, and she is desperate to prove that she can handle it. Mira is not about to let Matt Hawley get in her way. Matt Hawley has just joined the team as their new driver. He’s been known as a party boy in the past, and it’s blown up his career before. Matt knows that he needs to show that he’s reformed to keep his spot and make the podium. However, one look at Mira is all it takes for Matt to consider throwing it all away for chance with the bosses daughter.
This is a cute, quick book to read in a weekend. The budding relationship of Mira and Matt is heartwarming. Despite all of Mira’s best efforts she can’t seem to stay away from Matt. Despite all of Mira’s rejections, Matt still keeps trying to get her attention. They both help each other to become better, and they both grow together throughout the book. If you enjoy a medium burn romance then this would be the book for you.
The plot of the book doesn’t make a lot of sense. I don’t know why anyone would blame a 16 year old for being taken advantage of by a much older man. I, also, don’t know why that would have meant that Mira needed to be ostracized by her father. Mira’s backstory could have been thought through a little bit more. The resolution of the book felt a little rushed and unearned. A majority of the book involves the miscommunication trope as well. However, if you’re willing to suspend some disbelief, this is a fun book to read.

Mira finds herself back in the racing world after a scandal sent her away for years. Will is also reentering the race world after his own scandal and quickly finds himself lusting after the one person he shouldn’t- his boss’s daughter.

I thought this was a good read- I wish it was first person instead of third but I don’t think that should deter you as it’s a good story!

ok so apparently f1 romances are my new niche ???? read this all in one sitting. it was everything i needed and more. plot was strong and entertaining. the romance had me kicking my feet and giggling- i mean he's a driver and she's the daughter of the head of the team who doesn't love a little forbidden romance moment?? this is a perfect book for anyone who loves romance books and f1.

Book Rating: 3/5
Spice Rating: 2/5

This was my first F1 Romance and it was a fun one! I will say, as someone who is not familiar with racing, this book did an awesome job giving you all the details you need to know in order to understand the world! I love when an author really does the research to give you details so someone like myself who is not familiar can really get to understand the characters better and I felt like I did. With that said, I think I may not just be that into racing and that’s ok! Not everything is for everyone and I am happy I gave it a try!

The story was nice. The romance in the book was super sweet. You have a friends to lovers situation between the two main characters. Personally, I prefer enemies to lovers, but a friend lovers is fine as well if it’s done right and I feel like this book definitely did it justice. The trope I didn’t love was the insta love factor. I do believe in the whole love at first sight, but sometimes it’s a little too much and I wish it wasn’t so heavy in this particular book but that’s a personal preference.

If you’re someone that enjoys racing and is into something that is a little sweeter and self esteem building than this book might be a little more up your alley and I would say definitely give it a try!

Fast and Reckless is a Formula one romance that offers an exhilarating mix of romance and excitement, with a dash of that forbidden love trope we all love. The slow build toward the romance was perfectly paced, keeping me engaged and eager for the moment they finally got together. Once they did, it was fun, steamy, and definitely worth the wait. Fans of Throttle will undoubtedly enjoy the similar fast-paced and passionate vibe. This book delivers on sexy, fun, and heart-pounding moments—I’d definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a thrilling romance!

Fast & Reckless by Amanda Weaver
Formula 1 Romance. Stansalone. First in a related series.
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“He could feel it happening, like something locking into place in his heart. He was falling for this girl like he’d fallen for racing: hard, fast, and irrevocably.”

If you know me, you know I’m a HUGE F1 fan. I’ve read a good number of F1 romance books, including beta reading one that’s yet to release. I even have a list of EVERY F1 romance I’ve found on my blog, with links to my reviews. But honestly, they’re starting to blur together, especially when so many involve a driver and the team principal’s daughter (or the PR person).
“This was what she’d missed. The track, the cars, the sound.”

Mira is back on the grid after years away, following a scandal from her teenage years. She’s determined to win back her father’s approval, so she’s doing everything she can to be perfect at her job. Will, the new driver on her father’s team, pursues her right from day one, and suddenly becomes the reformed bad boy when he meets her.

Their attraction is instant, but Mira does her best to hold back her growing feelings—after all, the last thing she needs is another public scandal. I liked how they bonded over their love of racing, and Amanda Weaver did a great job depicting the importance of drivers needing to clear their heads to race.

Weaver made F1 accessible to the average romance reader while still satisfying someone like me, who’s obsessed with the sport. Her racing details were accurate, though I wish she’d done a little more research on the cities they visited. A public hookup in Singapore? Really?

My favorite part of Fast & Reckless was when Mira had a heart-to-heart with her dad. I even teared up a little. I was so annoyed throughout the book that she was blamed for what a 30-year-old driver did to her when she was only 16, but her dad redeemed himself in that scene.

Likes:
•Accurate F1 racing.
•The realistic depiction of the difficulties women face in motorsports.
•Though it was insta-lust, the couple took time to get to know each other.
•Just the right amount of sex.
•Crisp, quick writing.
•Exciting on-track racing.
•Great chemistry between the characters.

Dislikes:
•It feels like I’ve read this story before—the team principal’s daughter and a driver trope is as common in F1 romance as the coach’s daughter is in hockey romance.
•It blends in with other F1 books.
•I would’ve liked to see more cultural detail about the cities they visited.

🎧Audio Note: I grabbed the audiobook when it released and for the last third switched back & forth. I loved that Zac Smith had an accent and I thought Samantha Summers was great. It made me excited to relisten to this before Kiss & Collide comes out.

The Down & Dirty:
Fast & Reckless by Amanda Weaver is one of the better F1 books I’ve read. The racing descriptions were accurate and easy to follow for non-racing fans, but still detailed enough for die-hard F1 enthusiasts. The couple had great chemistry, and I always love a forbidden romance. My only issue is that the story didn’t feel unique—it’s easy to mix up with other F1 romances involving the team principal’s daughter. Still, I devoured it quickly and can’t wait for the next book in the series, Kiss & Collide.

Rating: 4 Stars, 3 heat

Fast & Reckless by Amanda Weaker was a slow burning sports romance around F1 racing. Mira and Will are both trying to move forward in their careers with second chances and yet when they are together, the sparks fly. Mira is determined to do things right, even if the new driver is sexy and charming. Will has not made the best decisions, but he is back on track and determined to stay that way. They should stay away from each other, right? Not when they were both struggling with past damage that was not easy for either of them. Their journey emotional, charming and a fun read. I am looking forward to reading more from this author.

Happy reading!

This was a fun sports romance. I thought the character development was good - both Mira and Will had issues in their pasts and their personal lives that complicated the present relationship, but they worked through it. I haven't read many books set in the world of racing, so that was a nice change. Overall, the story was a little predictable but definitely enjoyable. I would recommend it to others and will be checking out more from this author.

This was good!

For my personal tastes the characters just read a bit young and the whole Mira's past thing , the way it kept being alluded was very in your face, but overall I did enjoy the romance, I loved the ambience (I am a ho for race cars, always have been) and it was a perfect F1 read for the younger ( and i mean like, in their 20's) demographic.

Fast paced and spicy. Friends to lovers, close proximity, workplace romance, sports romance (F1)
Practically listened to this in almost one sitting. The 3rd person POV didn’t actually bother me like it usually does. Only dislike that I have is that it was insta lovey

A race car story. Miranda has a second chance to be her dad's assistant. Nothing will stand in her way. She is determined to make up for prior mistakes. But Will is a driver that is in pursuit. He wants to be the top driver for the company but he also wants to date Miranda. A good story of fast cars and a romance. I enjoyed the story

Will is my new book boyfriend. I loved everything about this book. I can’t think of a time when I didn’t love Will during the book. He was such a genuine caring and understanding person and he never pressured Mira to do anything.

I was rooting for their relationship so much and I couldn’t stop reading until I finished.

I look forward to more in this series!

✨ 3.5 stars rounded up ✨

I had fun with this!! I love a good F1 story and I really enjoyed their banter. I’m hoping that there’s a second story about Violet 👀

I lowered the rating because I felt like the conflict fell a bit flat for me! But still would recommend

I thought this was an alright book. Jake’s layers of vulnerability add depth to his bad-boy persona. The chemistry between them is palpable, making their emotional journey interesting. The plot balances tension and humor, with vivid descriptions of racing that immerse readers in the adrenaline of the track. Weaver also addresses themes of sexism and personal ambition, making Cassie’s journey resonate on multiple levels. Its the perfect mix of fast paced (pun intended) and romance!

Miranda Wentworth is finally back on the racing circuit with her dad after seven long years away. She's determined not to repeat mistakes from her past – which, for her, include involvement with drivers. She wasn't prepared for her father’s new driver, Will Hawley, to drift into her life though. He’s charismatic, gorgeous, and talented in a way Mira finds fascinating. Will’s the reformed bad boy, coming back from a dead career to race for Lennox, whose Formula 1 team Mira’s father, Paul, happens to be in charge of. Mira’s learned her lesson the hard way in the past that she loves her dad, and racing, too much to cause any issues by getting involved with a driver who can have any woman he wants.
Will, though, he’s not who she expects him to be…he’s better.
First let me say this, I have adored Amanda's work for years, so when I saw she had a new series that involves racing and cars, I hopped right on board! I was lucky enough to be raised by a man who taught me to appreciate the beauty of cars, and of racing, pretty much from birth (thanks, Dad!), so to say this book was my cup of tea is an understatement. And I absolutely loved it! It’s obvious how much research was put into this novel, and how much care Amanda put into building her own version of a Formula 1 racing team. She nailed it. Mira and Will’s slow building relationship in the midst of a fast-paced racing season was just the greatness I needed after a few terrible books in a row. I am on board for the rest of this series for sure!!

Please check CW and TW before diving into this one. That instant attraction between Mira and Will is palpable through the pages. But Mira fights it tooth and nail. I love to see the progression of their friendship though.