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Ride with Me
by Simone Soltani
Rating: 4/5 ⭐
Okay, so Ride With Me by Simone Soltani? I loved it. I liked her debut Cross the Line well enough, but this one just hit so much harder in the best way possible. Maybe it's the F1 fan in me (hello, obsessed), or maybe it’s just the fact that this book is the perfect blend of sports romance, slow burn tension, and one amazing MMC. Either way, this book delivered.
We’ve got:
❀ Sports romance (F1, baby!)
❀ Interracial romance
❀ Marriage of convenience
❀ “My wife” energy all over the place
❀ Obsession level MMC who is respectful, patient, and head over heels
❀ Bonus: Side characters I actually liked
Stella, freshly heartbroken and left at the altar, ends up in Las Vegas for a bachelorette party she really doesn’t want to attend, until she meets British F1 golden boy Thomas Maxwell-Brown. Their chemistry is palpable and after one wild night later, they’re accidentally married. (Honestly, how do people keep doing that? 😂)
Instead of immediately splitting, they agree to stay married temporarily. Stella needs credibility for her business and a little “look at me now” revenge. Thomas is dealing with a messy F1 scandal and needs some good PR. What starts as a fake setup slowly (and I mean painfully slow, like 70% in and I wanted to shake them) turns into something way deeper.
The banter, the tension, and the payoff are all PERFECTION!
I adored Thomas. Soft, respectful, and absolutely obsessed with Stella in the sweetest way. He's “I’ll warm your hands” level of soft, and I was here for every second of it. He just radiates quiet love and support, and it was perfect for her. Stella is strong, smart, and relatable, even when I wanted to scream at her for not letting herself be happy. Their dynamic felt real and earned, and their friendship foundation made the slow burn so satisfying.
My only wish was that there was a little more Formula 1 in the actual plot. The F1 bits we got were great, and as a fan, I appreciated the way they were woven in with accuracy and intention but I definitely wouldn’t have minded a bit more time on the grid. Still, it didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed their story.
If you're into slow burns, sports romance, and sweet MMCs who absolutely worship the FMC, Ride With Me is for you. I had a blast with this one and cannot wait to see what Simone Soltani writes next. Let’s hope she stays in her F1 era for a while. 🏁❤️
Okay, so Ride With Me by Simone Soltani? I loved it. I liked her debut Cross the Line well enough, but this one just hit so much harder in the best way possible. Maybe it's the F1 fan in me (hello, obsessed), or maybe it’s just the fact that this book is the perfect blend of sports romance, slow burn tension, and one amazing MMC. Either way, this book delivered.
We’ve got:
❀ Sports romance (F1, baby!)
❀ Interracial romance
❀ Marriage of convenience
❀ “My wife” energy all over the place
❀ Obsession level MMC who is respectful, patient, and head over heels
❀ Bonus: Side characters I actually liked
Stella, freshly heartbroken and left at the altar, ends up in Las Vegas for a bachelorette party she really doesn’t want to attend, until she meets British F1 golden boy Thomas Maxwell-Brown. Their chemistry is palpable and after one wild night later, they’re accidentally married. (Honestly, how do people keep doing that? 😂)
Instead of immediately splitting, they agree to stay married temporarily. Stella needs credibility for her business and a little “look at me now” revenge. Thomas is dealing with a messy F1 scandal and needs some good PR. What starts as a fake setup slowly (and I mean painfully slow, like 70% in and I wanted to shake them) turns into something way deeper.
The banter, the tension, and the payoff are all PERFECTION!
I adored Thomas. Soft, respectful, and absolutely obsessed with Stella in the sweetest way. He's “I’ll warm your hands” level of soft, and I was here for every second of it. He just radiates quiet love and support, and it was perfect for her. Stella is strong, smart, and relatable, even when I wanted to scream at her for not letting herself be happy. Their dynamic felt real and earned, and their friendship foundation made the slow burn so satisfying.
My only wish was that there was a little more Formula 1 in the actual plot. The F1 bits we got were great, and as a fan, I appreciated the way they were woven in with accuracy and intention but I definitely wouldn’t have minded a bit more time on the grid. Still, it didn’t take away from how much I enjoyed their story.
If you're into slow burns, sports romance, and sweet MMCs who absolutely worship the FMC, Ride With Me is for you. I had a blast with this one and cannot wait to see what Simone Soltani writes next. Let’s hope she stays in her F1 era for a while. 🏁❤️