Sophie feels like she's just existing lately, pursuing a degree she doesn't want and ignoring the things she loves. While scrolling social media, she gets the idea to make a sort of bucket list of her own. And the best way to accomplish her goals is by following the F1 racing circuit from country to country with her dad, principle to the top team.
Liam is forced to clean up his image after sleeping with the wrong woman. Unfortunately, the woman he met and can't stop thinking about shows up at the wrong time, attached to a rival team no less. He can't stay away and when she friend zones him, he'll take what he can get... until friends is no longer enough.
I'm loving this series focused on a small group of competitive racing friends. I loved Liam in Throttled and he was even better in Collided. Everyone needs a friend like Liam! The development of their relationship from friends to benefits to love was just perfect. The tension, the banter, the flirting, the friendship support, and the eventual spice kept me flipping pages. I can't wait to read about the mysterious bad boy Jax next.

lauren asher you're an icon. I absolutely love this series and the reprint covers are gorgeous. i love the writing and anything lauren asher writes but this is just amazing

Thanks for this!!!! Omg I been loving Lauren books for a while now and this one did not disappoint. So good , loved the plot , the characters, how everything develops, I can wait to get more from this series

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

This was a fun and cute book! Although don’t let it fool you, there is definitely some spice!

Sophie is the daughter of the Bandini Race Team boss. Zander is F1’s playboy. When he and Sophie meet, he decides he will help her with her bucket list. Her naughty bucket list. They’re friends, so what could go wrong?

I actually loved this book and I’m not even a race car fanatic! The storyline kept me engaged and I truly enjoyed the characters! Plus Zander’s dirty talk was fire 🔥 This is the second book in the series, but can be read as a standalone. I cannot wait to read the rest of the series! I’ve just love Lauren Asher‘s books!

📘: Collided by Lauren Asher
🗓️: August 13, 2024

Thank you to NetGalley, Lauren Asher, and Sourcebooks Bloombooks for this ARC!

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

*Reviewed on NetGalley, Amazon, and Goodreads.

**𝑨𝑹𝑪 𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘** 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝑳𝒂𝒖𝒓𝒆𝒏 𝑨𝒔𝒉𝒆𝒓

Release Date: May 15, 2020

5⭐️5🌶

This series is firey hot! Between the Formula 1 race car drivers with emotion issues, and the women they fall in love with! They travel all over the world also. What's not to love about that?

Liam is working for the German racing company McCoy when he loses one of his closest friends. He vows from then on not to be close to anyone emotionally.

Sophie is about to start her last year at college when she convinces her father, who is a Formula 1 principal, to let her tag along for the racing season. She's only ever had a series of very disappointing and inexperienced boyfriends at college after attending an all girls Catholic school.

Not only do these two have the hots for each other. They also just love to hang out with each other aw friends.

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Lauren Asher never fails! I'm hooked on this. It's been one of those books that lives rent free in my head. I read this across a weekend and it was so hard to put down. I loved it so much

4 stars.

I enjoyed Lauren Asher's "Collided" quite a bit. This is my first Formula 1 racing novel, and I found it to be quite exciting. There is a lot of depth within the characters of Sophie and Liam! Sophie wants Liam's help with her special bucket list, and he is more than happy to oblige. I am not a huge fan of friends-with-benefits novels, but I think Asher works well within this trope. It works mostly because Sophie and Liam have terrific chemistry with one another even though they are supposed to be "rivals." From their very first interaction, it's obvious that sparks are going to fly between them. The question is, who will fall first? Fans of a lot of spice will be very pleased with this book, but keep in mind that there is also a lot of emotional conflict and turmoil they each have to overcome. Sophie and Liam bond over the losses they have incurred in their lives, which strengthens their relationship beyond just the physical. All in all, this is a great book. I can see why Lauren Asher is so popular!

Thank you to NetGalley, Lauren Asher, and SOURCEBOOKS Bloom Books for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.

I love Liam and Sophie's story! I'm a huge fan of this author. Can't wait to see what comes next. Thank you so much for the ARC

Loving this entire series and when I think it can't get any better Lauren Asher just knocks it further out of the park! Liam and Sophie are just perfect and I adored every word of their story. This is a MUST read!

This book was perfection! I loved every minute of Sophie and Liam's story. This series keeps getting better and I'm so excited to read the next two books!

4 ⭐ 3 🌶️ 5 🎧

I really loved Liam and Sophie, they were so fun and so cute and the spice was delicious. This one didn't hit me in the feels quite like Throttled did, but it still left me giggling and smiling 'til the very end.

Lauren has such a way of writing adorable family members. If I thought Maya's were amazing, there's a chance that Liam's are darn near perfect. The beginning with his brother about tore my heart to shreds, but seeing Lucas healing and how supportive his parents are blew me away. And I loved that James spends time with them too. He's a pretty great dad, even if he's over protective at times.

I loved watching these two check items off of Sophie's list and watching Liam deny his love for her almost to the bitter end. They were so sweet and I loved their story.

The audio was amazing. Aiden Snow was back to play Liam and one of my faves, Desiree Ketchum, played Sophie. It was a fantastic listen and I can't wait to start Wrecked.

Liam and Sophie meet and feel an instant connection, but nothing happens at first. Years later, Liam vows to stay celibate to repair his image after a scandal, focusing on his career. When he reencounters Sophie, their chemistry reignites. Sophie, who has always been sheltered, creates a provocative "fuck it list" for her summer break. Liam helps her tick off items from the list, leading to a friends-with-benefits arrangement. As their bond deepens, Liam must decide if he’s ready to embrace a deeper relationship with Sophie.

This book was SO GOOD, the tension, the charisma, the banter, it was all on point. Liam and Sophie totally have my heart.

LIVING FOR THE GOOD GIRL X BAD BOY THROPE!

Liam and Sophie's connection is undeniable. Their interactions are electric, blending sweet and sexy moments seamlessly. Liam, despite his cocky exterior, reveals surprising depth as the story progresses. His support for Sophie's "naughty list" and his unexpected bookish side added an intriguing layer to his character.

Sophie is undeniably charming. Given the F1 racing backdrop, it's understandable that Liam takes center stage, but Sophie's story felt somewhat overshadowed.

The "naughty list" subplot was a fun and playful addition, injecting a unique element into the narrative. Asher's talent for writing steamy scenes is undeniable, but the rushed proposal felt out of place, hindering the overall impact of the story.

Overall, liked this book and looking forward to the other books in the series.

Thank you Bloom Books and Netgalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Lauren Asher, this is what imagine when I say Lauren Asher. While her other books are amazing this feels true to Lauren. It feels like a fun cute F1 romance. I love it.

Collided by Lauren Asher is a phenomenally fascinating Formula 1 romance that perfectly combines emotions, humor & spice that is sure to make your heart race. I am fully convinced I will enjoy any Lauren Asher romance because the writing is just out of this world.

This is book #2 in the Dirty Air series, but it can easily be ready as a standalone. However, this series is incredible & I recommend anything by this author.

Collided is great for fans of…
🏁 Formula 1 Romance
🏁 Friends to Benefits to Lovers
🏁 Close Proximity
🏁 Bucket List

Lauren Asher continually writes stellar romances that are full to the brim with emotional heartache but she also provides the glue to put your heart back together. Collided is a beautiful story with surprisingly deep histories & backgrounds that provide so much depth to the characters.

Lauren Asher is easily one of the best romance authors & I can’t say enough wonderful things about their remarkable work. I cannot wait for this series to continue & I am very excited to read more from these drivers. I also would love to see the brother get his own romance.

If you are looking to get lost in a mixture of heart achingly beautiful, steaming spice & heartwarming feels, I recommend reading Collided!

Massive thanks to NetGalley & Bloom Books for the gifted copy, which I voluntarily read & reviewed.

A friends-to-lovers f1 romance that checks every box!

“Collided” follows Liam Zander, Formula 1’s golden boy, and Sophie Mitchell, the daughter of the team principal to his rival on the grid. Everyone is against their friendship, including Liam, who considers Sophie his greatest fantasy brought to life. So when he learns of her naughty bucket list, he wants to strike a deal. One season. One list. One dirty secret. What was once platonic is destined to be catastrophic.

The chemistry between Sophie and Liam is apparent from their very first meeting. They chose to ignore it, but Sophie’s list only solidifies their connection. I could not get enough of their deliciously slow development from friends to friends-with-benefits to lovers. The added tension stemming from their age difference and the fact that they are on opposing F1 teams further invested me in their relationship. I think the “will they or won’t they” back and forth went on for longer than it needed to, but the payoff was rewarding. The epilogue gave me butterflies! I actually teared up a little.

Both of them grapple with their own internal conflicts. Sophie is burdened by her father’s expectations of her. Liam’s past haunts him. I love that they met each other where they were at and helped each other grow as people.

I adored Sophie and Maya’s friendship in this one! Seeing more of the camaraderie between Noah, Jax, and Liam was also a highlight! Asher subtly sets up book 3 nicely through their interactions and I am looking forward to what is in store for Jax.

Liam + Sophie

-sports romance
-f1 racing
-friends to lovers
-friends with benefits
-she has a “fck it” list 😏

these two were inevitable & so hot for each other with their tension it was a nice change of pace!!

Thank you Sourcebooks, Bloom books & netgalley for an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

omg Sophie is so quirky, she's so different, she's not like other girls 🤪🤪🤪 (sarcasm) honestly, she reminds me of the girl in the grocery store with the bag of chips on her head with the caption "she's so crazy"

this was my first F1 romance book and I was really looking forward to it. I like the premise of the book, the environment is new and exciting. However, i could not for the life of me get engaged in the story and their relationship!!

I will check out the other books in the series because I am intrigued by this world. I hope I enjoy the next ones better!

Collided: ★★★☆☆ (2.5)

3☆

Tropes:
Friends to lovers
Forced proximity
Forbidden romance (?)

This was actually another reread for me! This book follows Sophie Mitchell, daughter of an F1 racing manager who joins the F1 racing tour for the summer and befriends (or should I say friendzones) Liam Zander, the bad boy of F1 who is struggling to prove his worth to his team.

Liam begins the book trying to overcome a loss through reckless behaviors that lands him in hot water with his team manager and despite his desire of trying to be straight-edge this season, he can't help but be drawn to Sophie. Through much convincing, Liam convinces Sophie to help with her F*ck it list for the summer, with some rather *spicy* tasks.

One thing I liked about this book was that their chemistry was electric and palpable, despite Sophie's initial resistance. She ends up being the change he never knew he needed and next thing you know, it was not just about checking off tasks on the lists, but their growing relationship.

For racing fans and those who love smut, this is the book for you!!!

Overall: 3.5
I didn’t think I would like this book as much as I did. But can we talk about how the first chapter had me tearing up! At the beginning I felt like the plot was just going to be spice because of the list. But really it was Liam’s growth! And that extended epilogue 😱 Can we get a second generation series!! Overall I really enjoyed this book and thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to arc read it.