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If you're a fan of steamy, forbidden romances with a backdrop of fast cars and intense emotions, then this book will undoubtedly rev your engines. The story dives into the world of racing, fierce competition, and an undeniable love that threatens to upend everything.
Spencer Riggs, is the epitome of the cocky bad boy—confident, sexy, and driven. His entrance onto the racing scene, where he’s not just competing for trophies but for the heart of the boss's daughter, introduces a tension-filled dynamic that had me hooked from the very start. And then there’s Camilla— strong-willed heroine and determined to resist Riggs’s advances as she navigates her loyalty to her father and her commitment to fulfilling his final wish.
The chemistry between the characters is palpable. I listened to this as an audiobook and the narration truly brings their sizzling encounters to life. The narrators capture the intensity of their emotions, from the playful teasing to the heart-stopping, vulnerable moments that tug at the heartstrings. As Riggs and the heroine wrestle with their growing attraction, the audiobook brings their inner conflicts and desires to the forefront, drawing me further in to their emotional journey.
Overall, this is a thrilling ride full of emotional twists, steamy moments, and characters you’ll root for. The audiobook narration amplifies every heartbeat, making this a perfect choice for those who love their romances fast, fiery, and full of heart.
I received a complimentary copy from NetGalley and Dreamscape Media and am voluntarily leaving my review.

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I’m in my sports romance era and loving every bit of it!

OFF THE GRID features F1 driver Spencer, in the first book of the Full Throttle series.

WHAT TO EXPECT
-enemies to lovers
-F1 drivers
-workplace romance
-daughter of the boss
-slow burn romance

*many thanks to Dreamscape and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

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K Bromberg is one of my favorite authors, and I think I’ve found my favorite book by her!

This audiobook was phenomenal. Shane East and Carly Robins did a fantastic job, and I didn’t want this to end. Shane’s accent for Riggs was everything I didn’t know I needed. My heart was pulled in every direction during this book, but I loved every second of it. I can’t wait to listen to the rest of the series!!

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4 ⭐️ | 3 🌶️ | 4.5 🎧

What to Expect:
- F1 Sports Romance
- Enemies to Lovers
- Workplace Romance
- Boss's Daughter
- Forbidden Romance
- Slow Burn

Off the Grid is another interesting F1 romance by K. Bromberg. She is becoming my go-to F1 author at this point. This is the first book in the Full Throttle series, following Spencer Riggs and Camilla Moretti. Camilla works for the team that Spencer gets called up to join. Their enemies to lovers, forbidden, steamy, slow-burn romance kept me locked in.

I loved the development of Spencer and Camilla’s relationship. Spencer is not the most likable MMC, but he did prove there is more to him than meets the eye. I loved how he defended Camilla and supported her. There were some super sweet and swoony moments. l loved their chemistry, and their banter was fun. Camilla’s backstory was quite emotional and heartbreaking. I loved how Riggs gave her a safe space to be herself and helped her feel comfortable in her skin.

Narration:
Carly Robins and Shane East can do no wrong in my eyes. They are two of my favorite narrators and did a wonderful job with this fast-paced story. Carly and Shane fully embody the characters and bring them to life.

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Off the Grid is an enemies-to-lovers workplace romance that is set in the world of racing. While there were parts of the storyline I enjoyed, I didn’t feel the connection between the two MC.

The best part of the book was the narrators. They brought the characters to life.

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This author never disappoints. This book immersed you into the world of race car driving and it gave us a beautiful love story along with it. I look forward to more stories in this Full Throttle world.. The audiobook was wonderful and the narrators were great.

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✨ Off the Grid by K. Bromberg✨
🎧 Narrated by Carly Robins and Shane East

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A high-speed, emotional ride with sizzling chemistry and heartfelt moments!
Off the Grid delivers a fast-paced romance set in the exhilarating world of Formula 1 racing. K. Bromberg masterfully blends forbidden love, personal growth, and the adrenaline-fueled tension of the racing circuit into a story that keeps you hooked from start to finish.

What I loved:
🏎️ The racing backdrop is dynamic and adds a layer of tension and excitement to the story.
🔥 Spencer and Camilla’s chemistry is electric, with a mix of slow-burn tension and explosive passion.
💖 Camilla’s emotional journey as she navigates her past traumas while forging a future for herself is relatable and moving.
🎧 Carly Robins and Shane East’s dual narration is superb, bringing the characters to life with emotional depth and distinct voices.

What to expect:
🏁 Sports Romance
🏁 F1 Romance
🏁 Hate to Love
🏁 Workplace Romance
🏁 Boss' Daughter
🏁 Forbidden Romance
🏁 Slow Burn

If you’re a fan of sports romances or stories with complex characters and intense emotions, Off the Grid is a fantastic choice. The audiobook enhances the experience with captivating performances that perfectly match the story’s tone and energy.

“I’ll come up for air when I’m goddamn good and ready. But right now, fucking drown me.”

“Sometimes loving someone means sacrificing yourself for their benefit.”

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Thank you to the publishers, author and NetGalley for the free copy of this audio book.

Overall decent read, I just didn't love it. Enjoyable yes, and the narrators did a good job. Just wasn't my favorite.

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The narration was superb. The voice actors were both really good and strong. Unfortunately, it still didn't make me like the book. The story itself was cute but I had so many issues with the characters, starting with the intense toxic masculinity from the love interest and wandering over to friends who were forcing their friend to go out of her comfort zone in a really uncomfortable way. Nobody had to know about the main character's SA (which I also thought was handled without depth) to accept her boundaries...

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I enjoyed the voice narrators of this audio, Narrated by Shane East & Carly Robins. I really like the male MMC voice. The story was fast paced, cocky race car driver and the team owner's daughter, naturally they fall in love. If you like workplace, F1 romance, boss's daughter, enemies to lovers, slow burn, you will enjoy this. I wish they had a little more to their romance but this is a series and I look forward to reading the other stories in the Full Throttle Series.
3.5/4

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I did like Off the Grid. The storyline was good but the writing style wasn’t for me. The audiobook narration by Carly Robins and Shane East was well done. I am not sure if I would have finished Off the Grid if I was reading an ebook or physical copy.

I plan to try book 2 before deciding if I want to continue further in the series. I do think there will be a lot of readers who absolutely love Off the Grid.

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This spicy sports romance was fun and yet it dealt with some deep topics. I didn't know anything about Formula 1 racing and it was fun to read about. The male main character, Spencer was cocky and arrogant on the outside yet has a soft side when he let you see it. The female main character, Camilla, was uptight. As the story progressed we learned about her past trauma which has shaped many of her decisions.
Spencer was such a fun character. His arrogance was charming and funny. I enjoyed Camilla's character development.

I listened to the audiobook and it was absolutely fabulous, It was dual narration and the male and female narrators were excellent.
I highly recommend this to fans of spicy sports rom coms,

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This is the second book I’ve read by K Bromberg. Both deal with car racing and with a trauma that she doesn’t quite deal with fully. (See trigger warnings below). It was… fine. The narrators were great, although I didn’t understand how everyone lived in Texas but most of their voices were read in an English accent. If you enjoy F1 racing then you’ll probably like this one since it is heavy on the ins and outs of the racing world. I ended up skimming some of the car details. I did like that we didn’t spend a lot of time in the miscommunication stage. It was a well-written but not really memorable romance.


TW: rape, sexual assault, violent death of a parent, Parkinson’s.

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for an ARC of this audiobook.

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

K. Bromberg delivers another hit with this steamy, forbidden sports romance that will leave you breathless! Spencer Riggs is everything you'd expect from a bad boy in racing—intense, sexy, and undeniably confident. The chemistry between Riggs and the heroine is off the charts, filled with slow-burn tension that kept me glued to every page.

Beyond his cocky exterior, Riggs reveals a vulnerability that’s both unexpected and endearing, and watching him gradually break down her walls was truly heartwarming. Their journey is packed with emotions, high stakes, and electric passion that bring the story to life. The push and pull, the tension of resisting attraction, and the ultimate surrender make this a book you won’t want to put down.

If you're looking for a romance that’s fierce, sexy, and unforgettable, this is it! Highly recommended for romance lovers who crave a mix of heart, heat, and a thrilling sports backdrop.

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𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁: I’ve been enjoying Formula 1 lately and this audiobook did not disappoint. This story has a lot of depth, the MCs have backstories that they have to learn to overcome. I really like this extra layer added into a romance but make sure to check TW. Formula 1 is not only a family but a business so you will find yourself feeling the highs and lows of this ride along with the characters.

Spencer is a cocky bad boy who just wants a chance to be a Formula 1 driver. He has had a hard life but dedicated it all and taken a lot of risks along the way to prove he belongs in this world. Due to a crash by another driver he just got the call to be the second driver for Team Moretti. He’s finally has gotten his chance, now he has to keep it.

Camilla is the daughter of the Moretti empire but she vanished from the racing world after a life changing night. Now she’s back to help as her dad goes through health issues, they can’t let the race world know. She is working as the Marketing Manager and working with Spencer will test everything she has. Her dad will also teach her a few hard lessons along the way.

What started as a dare at a bar lit a spark 🧨 that would change it all or make it all come crashing down. Take a chance on Formula 1 and go for a ride with this book!

TW: Death of Parent & Sexual Assault Victim

𝑳𝒊𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒓𝒚 𝑻𝒉𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒀𝒐𝒖’𝒍𝒍 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅:

* Formula 1 Driver x Marketing Manger
* Owner’s Daughter
* Forced Proximity
* Protective MMC
* Workplace Romance
* Who Did This to You?
* Dual POV
* Instalust w/ Spice 🔥

🏁❣️🔥🏎️🏁❣️🔥🏎️🏁❣️🔥🏎️🏁🔥❣️🏎️🏁

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Such a great performance 👏 Carly Robins and Shane West, wow I'm so blown away by their performance. They were both perfect for Camilla and Riggs. I really loved how Carly juggled between all the accents, it was brilliant. Shane was great as well and I really appreciated this audiobook. It was steamy, funny, and emotional. It's well written and everything happened at the right pace, at the right moment. I loved every second of it.

It was my first book by this author and it definitely won't be the last, I can't wait to read more of her books.

The tension between Camilla and Riggs was beautiful and perfect. Their chemistry was unbelievable.

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3.5🌟
A few mins in, I just couldn’t stop. This book kinda got me out of the reading slump.
This is hot 🥵
It’s story was ok and it was full of banter. It’s sexy, steamy, intense, but with real-life issues.
I liked the narration, especially the Fmcs. But the very deep voice and accent of the mmc / male narrator didn't do it for me.

#quote 🥵🥵
Crawl up here. Sit on my face.” “Don't worry about me. I'll come up for air when I'm goddamn good and ready. But right now, fucking drown me.

Thank you to K. Bromberg, Dreamscape Select, Netgalley and publisher for the gifted copy.

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The audio of this was superb. Usually I struggle with audiobooks due to a difficulty in connecting with the voices, however, Shane and Carly had me absolutely hooked. I honestly never wanted to stop listening.

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Quite similar to Laurens novels, it was a bit difficult initially to be immersed in the text. I DNFs this audio book. it did have good substance, just not up my alley

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Good book, the story was great and I wanted to keep reading! The audio book is narrated in a British accent which took me a minute to get use to but it was good!

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