I just could not finish this. The FMC is insufferable, the MMC comes across as a misogynistic piece of crap and the relationship was not one I could root for.

It starts out with her (his race engineer) talking to him over the radio in a practice session and him calling her a flirty nickname and making sexual innuendos. This wouldn’t be an issue but its made clear that she has told him not to and is uncomfortable. This book honestly feels misogynistic at a lot of points. The FMC is “not like other girls” and makes that clear, proudly. I really would not recommend this.

That said, the narrators did a fantastic job, and I would definitely listen to a book narrated by either again.

DOUBLE APEX is the first in the Frontrunners series, which centers around Formula 1 racers. Phaedra Morgan is one of the best race engineers and also the team owner’s daughter, when faced with the new driver Cosmin Ardelean, will he get more than under her skin?

*many thanks to Hachette Audio and Netgalley for the gifted copy for review

I did not finish this book as I feel the FMC said quite xenophobic comments about the MMC based upon his country of origin very early on in the story.
As much as his initial behaviour would have made her speak negatively of him I don't believe making jokes about his nationality was suitable.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ (3/5)

A fast-paced blend of romance and high-octane racing, *Double Apex* delivers an engaging story of ambition, rivalry, and passion. Josie Juniper crafts a compelling backdrop of the racing world, and the tension—both on and off the track—keeps things interesting.

As an audiobook, the narration is solid, capturing the adrenaline of the races and the emotions of the characters. However, some pacing issues and underdeveloped character arcs make it difficult to fully invest in the story. While it doesn’t quite hit top speed, it’s still an enjoyable listen for fans of sports romances and strong-willed protagonists.

I’m Josie’s marketer and publicist, just dropping my review here to keep my NG ratio up—love this book and the audio is great!!

Sexual harassment in the workplace isn't cute. AT ALL. Nope. Just no. I don't have anything else to say since I dnfed at 20% ut stay away from this one.

DOUBLE APEX this audiobook is everything one could hope for in an F1 book! the narrators were perfect! The story was wonderful! We can not wait for book 2! We will have this book and the 2nd book in our store!

ganz unangenehm geschrieben, würde ich keinem ernstahften motorsport fan empfehlen! (sage ich, als motorsport fan)

Cute and stuff e gostei realmente de sentir que havia sempre coisas a acontecer mesmo no desporto e que tanto via de um lado de fora, como também do lado do piloto
Fiquei mesmo, mas mesmo de coração apertado por causa do Mo - sempre que penso que este tópico não me vai deixar mal, há sempre algo que acaba por me provar o contrário

What an amazing audiobook was it! I love each element and part of this book starting from its characters to the plotline, each item was well penned and drafted by the author.
The chemistry of our main characters was charming and interesting in its own way and I had a great time reading their banter.

The FMC was probably the most annoying and unnecessary abrasive character I’ve had the displeasure of reading. I did appreciate the historical and technical facts as someone who is new to F1, but overall this was a miss for me.

In a world where Formula 1 is quickly becoming the sport to watch, author Josie Juniper plays to all of our fantasies. With a handsome racer, fast cars, and off-track romances our intellectual female is bound to fall. Romance, including "Double Apex" provides a soft crash to land when we need it most!

✨ BOOK REVIEW ✨
Double Apex by Josie Juniper
Narrated by Jonathan Lake & Mackenzie Cartwright

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
“High-speed romance with adrenaline, emotion, and a whole lot of sparks!”

Double Apex is a fast-paced, steamy romance that blends the thrill of racing with complex characters and a love story that feels both passionate and grounded. The audiobook narration by Jonathan Lake and Mackenzie Cartwright takes the experience to the next level, bringing out the chemistry and intensity between the leads.

What I loved:
🏎️ The backdrop of racing is exciting and unique.
❤️ The chemistry between the characters is sizzling, with a mix of slow-burn tension and fiery passion.
🎧 The dual narration perfectly captures the emotions, making the story feel immersive and authentic.
✨ Themes of ambition, personal growth, and trust are well woven into the romance.

What to expect:
🏎️ A high-octane setting with vivid descriptions of the racing world.
🔥 A steamy and emotional romance with strong character development.
🎧 Excellent audiobook narration that brings the story to life.

If you’re a fan of romances with a unique twist, characters you can root for, and an exhilarating setting, Double Apex is definitely worth the ride!

💬 Have you read or listened to Double Apex? Let’s chat in the comments!

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3.5 Stars

I originally started listening to this and had to stop (mood lol). I am so glad I picked it back up because I enjoyed it a lot more the second time I tried it. This book will literally take you for a ride. It is funny, sexy, sad and of course gives us a great HEA. I loved the authors sense of humor throughout the book and would love to read more rom-com type books from them.

Thank you to Hatchette Audio and NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this book.

I tried this book because I felt like I needed to expand my horizons & try different kinds of romances. That was not a good idea, or rather this book wasn’t the right book to try it with.

Phaedra was so annoying. She was in her 30’s but felt more like a teenager. Cosmin was so rude & sexist I couldn’t stand it.

This book was just a no go for me on all sides.

Huge thank you to @readforeverpub @netgalley @hachetteaudio for an advanced audiobook copy in exchange for an honest review.
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Such a fun start to a new series! Enemies to lovers but set at the race track! She’s an engineer and the boss’s daughter. He’s a cocky formula one racer but there’s way more to their dynamic. Phaedra and Cosmin have what it takes to make their relationship last outside of a race car! I can’t wait for the next one in the series.

This was such an unexpected book, in the best way. I went expect sexy F1, funny banter… which is all there 100%, but what I didn’t expect was the depth of the storyline for the FMC. I did not expect to be crying my eyes out over this book, but I did. I was very emotionally invested in the story and truly enjoyed it. I look forward to more from this author.

Double Apex by Josie Juniper is a spicy F1 romance, featuring Phaedra, a Formula 1 racing engineer and Cosmin, an incredibly cocky driver. It’s a spicy enemies-to-lover romance, narrated by Jonathan Lake and Mackenzie Cartwright. Both narrators delivered good performances, but unfortunately, this one just didn’t hold my attention. I feel like F1 romance is having its moment–but maybe *because* there are so many out there, this one just didn’t stand out. The characters’ connection didn’t feel completely genuine, and I felt like without that *spark,* the whole book fell flat.

Having said that, I know there will be plenty of readers out there who LOVE this book. To be fair, I did love the fact that Phaedra was a strong, intelligent woman in a very much male dominated field.

Thank you so much Hachette Audio for the advance listening copy.

This is a first time read of this offer for me and I absolutely adored her writing style. So many great moments spread throughout the entire novel not to mention very spicy romance scenes that really were excellently written. I cannot wait for book 2 of this new series And will certainly read more of her books now that I’ve read this one. I did listen to this audiobook and enjoyed the dual narration however, for some people, the main male characters accent is a little difficult to understand at times, especially when you speed up the listening speed. I did enjoy it very much especially the moments where he spoke in Romanian. Rowr!

my first racing genre romance book, didn't really get the racing stuff and not sure it is for me but I did like the two leads in this book