Can we say “SWOON WORTHY”?!? Oh my goodness. This whole book had me hooked from the beginning. There is nothing better than a brother’s best friend trope. And a road trip mixed with of course a lot of what can go wrong?!? Love it.

This may be a hot take...but I've never been a huge fan of the third act break-up. I know it's a tried and true feature of most rom-coms, but I was pleasantly surprised that The Fast Lane was not one of those! This is my first book by Sharon Peterson and I loved her writing so much! I also loved some of the tropes it covered: roadtrip, brother's best friend, & forced proximity. Definitely pick this one up if you're looking for a dreamy MMC (HELLO THEO) and a fun afternoon! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Loved this fun read! It was enjoyable and entertaining. It took me a while to read but only because I can't read electronically very fast.
The characters were witty, and funny.
I enjoyed getting to know each of them, and I'm looking forward to reading more from this author!

So many romance tropes rolled into one. This slow burn rom com is a happy ride across the country. Adorable and sweet story about first love and acceptance had me smiling until the very end. Thanks NetGalley for the ARC!

This author is new to me and I really enjoyed this book. I wish I'd picked up more of this author, which I will be doing from now on.

This is soo good and easy to pick up, it is book 2 in a series though. You don't need to read them in order i guess.

Ali has always had a crush on her brothers best friend Theo. After a breakup Ali makes a mistake and could miss her brothers wedding but her brother fixes it by asking Theo to drive Ali to the wedding as he's attending.

You know what's going to happen before it happens BUT you don't care. Seeing how the crush started from a young age until the present is something I never knew I needed. I loved Ali and Theo, their character development is really good.

It was fast paced and an easy read, the only criticism I have is the amount of characters I had to remember. I find it hard to remember my head everyday never mind characters in books 🤣😭. Adhd for the L at this stage lol.

I love Sharon's writing so much. It feels so relatable and real. I appreciated the epilepsy rep and just overall thoroughly enjoyed my time with these characters.

I loved this book. The Fast Lane was such a fun, easy and chill read.

A perfect read for those who like their romance sweet and their stakes low.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the ARC.

A cute, clean romance novel; but ultimately not for me.

The Fast Lane features Ali and Theo on their cross-country road-trip to Ali's brother's wedding. Ali has been in love with Theo since she was little, but Theo is her brothers best friend. Cue the unrequited pining. And after the last time she confessed her feelings, only to be turned down, she is NOT going to put herself in that position again. That is until a road trip throws them together in a confined space for hours on end. Hilarity ensues and the chemistry between the two characters is palable.

As was the sexual tension... which fell flat.

This book was (unbeknownst to me) set after the events of the previous book and features some beloved characters from the series.

There are some of the most known and loved tropes such as grumpy/sunshine, forced proximity, friends-to-lovers, brothers-best-friend and many more. Meaning it will tick the boxes of most book girlies.

I would definitely recommend for fans of Sarah Adams, but be warned that similarly to her books, this book features no spice and as such feels a tad anticlimatic, for that reason it recieved 3.5 stars from me!

I loved this cute friends-to-lovers, brother’s best friend romcom! Ali and Theo’s cross-country road trip to her brother’s wedding is full of laughs, especially with a feisty grandpa, a dog named Karen, and some serious sexual tension. Ali’s secret love for Theo, who once turned her down, adds to the fun and awkwardness.

I also appreciated that the FMC has epilepsy, a perspective rarely seen in books. It offered new insights and made the story even more meaningful.

Thank you, NetGalley and Bookouture, for the ARC of *The Fast Lane* by Sharon M. Peterson! ♡

i had some trouble getting into this one but once the pace was set it was a pretty good read! i love a good friends to lovers story because i always feel like they have the best banter.

I should have known my mom would go totally overboard packing for my brother’s big day. But much like my last break-up, I’d been optimistic (in denial) that it would all work out for me. Now, I can’t fit into the car. “Don’t worry,” my brother says, “I asked Theo to give you a ride.”

I flush all over and almost drop my phone. This is a BIG problem.

With his neatly trimmed stubble, fierce protectiveness and an affinity for plaid shirts rivalled only by his love of hiking, I’ve always had a crush on Theo. As a teenager, I’d even declared my feelings in a tragically bad poem. The rejection almost ended our friendship, and I’ll be taking that crippling embarrassment to my grave.

He’s the last person I want to be alone with on a six-day road trip; especially since I swore off men after my last relationship went up in flames. It would be a terrible idea anyway; he only sees me as his best friend’s little sister.

But as we fight over the playlist and are forced to share a night together when his car dies, it’s not distance that makes my heart grow fonder, it’s close proximity. Two thousand miles of flirting has my heart racing in the fast lane. Is it all in my head, or does Theo feel the same?

Ali and Theo’s relationship sparkles with chemistry, somehow managing to be romantic, emotional, and hilarious all on the same page. The situations the couple encounter during their road trip feel like scenes from classic 90’s romcoms in the best way. And the cast of side characters is so well-developed and adds so much warmth and humor to the story that I found myself wishing for a separate book for each and every one of them. This will be one of my all time favorite comfort reads that I’ll go back to again and again when I’m craving something funny and uplifting with a ton of heart.

I really enjoyed Sharon M Peterson’s ‘The Fake Out’, so I was looking forward to the sequel, and it did not disappoint! It follows Mae’s best friend and agent of chaos, Ali, as she goes on a road trip with Theo, her lifetime crush and brothers’ best friend.

The romance between Ali and Theo developed in a very satisfying way, culminating in an enchanting epilogue that left me smiling. My favourite aspect of the book, however, was Ali’s family relationships. The estrangement of her brother and his reconciliation with the rest of the family provided a deeper emotional plot line. Meanwhile, I found it interesting to read how Ali’s epilepsy was handled: I was particularly touched by the portrayal of her being pulled between the understandable fear of seizures and not allowing that fear to prevent her living her life.

A book that manages to be both extremely absurd and tender, ‘The Fast Lane’ is a wonderful Two Harts sequel and I can’t wait to read more from this author.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for this book!

What a great romcom!! I enjoyed this book so much. A first for me by this author but will not be my last! Wow!! So good!! I loved the characters and they worked so well together.

Sharon is one of those authors I've been following and watching because of a friend. Mary made me do it! And, really, I'm so glad! The Fast Lane was a delight to read. If you're into road trips, quirky heroines, family drama and forgiveness, and a huge side of laughter, I recommend!
Ali and Theo are suckered into a road trip and there are FEELINGS. Between stops and music choices and family antics, they can't help but draw closer.
There's so much about this to love as previously mentioned, but, above all, I think Sharon did such a fantastic job with Ali's self-worth and disability rep. The themes of love and forgiveness speak loudly and I'm always here for forced proximity and brother's best friend romances.
Thank you to Bookouture and Netgalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts are my own.

Ali's on a secret mission before her brother's wedding. What can go wrong on a road trip with your childhood crush/ brother's best friend, your grandpa and his dog that hates you. Usually not a fan of friend's to lovers, but I enjoyed this book. Definitely made me want to go and read the others in the series.
I really hope we get a book about Abe, I feel like we just scratched the surface with him.
Overall a very fun read!

I had just picked up again The Fake Out, which I already read and enjoyed last year, when I noticed that The Fast Lane was available on NetGalley. It was a perfect timing to read one after the other.

I loved Ali's character in The Fake Out and was really happy to see that she became the main character in this book. I like the road trip and brother's best friend tropes, it was again really well done and I loved Ali's connection with Theo. The secondary characters, either met in the previous book or new ones, are all very cute, and I very much enjoyed this book. Like it happened last year with The Fake Out, I just finished it, and I just want to read it again.

Thank you to the publisher who provided me with an e-copy of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

A rollicking road trip rom com romp!
I love Sharon M Peterson’s stories and her sense of humour.
Ali is heading to her brother’s wedding but there is no room in her parents car! Never fear she can ride with her long time crush and best friend of her brother Theo. Throw in a sparky grandpa and a car break down and it’s a recipe for success…..ful comedy.
This friends to lovers rom com was so much fun to read. It’s not my favourite trope but the way the characters are written kept me entertained. Some laugh out loud moments along the journey but I would have enjoyed some more pranks from Al as she was one of my favourite characters from The Fake Out. The romance was gentle and subtle.
I highly recommend it if you like:
Comedy
Road trip
Brothers best friend
Secret crush
Childhood crush
Epilepsy representation
Friends to lovers
No breakup arc

Thank you to the author, publisher and netgalley for the opportunity to read an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.

This is the 3rd book by Sharon Peterson I have read and I will keep coming back for more.

Sharon really brings such humor and warmth to the characters she writes. Strong female characters and the men who fall in love with them. Alicia and Theo were so real and I loved the heat between them. The brother's best friend trope is always a good time and then add in a road trip. So much fun!

Thank you to NetGalley, Bookouture and Sharon Peterson for the e-ARC of this book. This review is my own opinion.

Omgosh. What a fun road trip. Ali and Theo were just the cutest. Ali is sassy and fiesty and sarcastic and Theo is a cinnamon roll golden retriever. The dynamic between the two of them was perfect. Both afraid to share how they feel about each other. The side characters were great. Especially Mack and Karen. They were too much. It was great to get to know her brothers and to see what happened with Abe. The epilogue just melted my heart all over the place. So darn cute. Sharon is an amazing writer and I love all of her books and can’t wait for more.
Thank you to the author for my advanced copy of this book. These words are my own.

This book was so cute and entertaining. The characters were so fun and loveableee ! I recommend reading this book after The Fake-Out by the same author, as you first meet the main characters in that book. Also, I love how there’s little notes-to-self before every chapter. It’s like a little sneak peek into what’s going to happen in the chapter :)