Okay, I love any Formula 1 romance but this was so good. This book had me giggling, kicking my feet, blushing, swooning... all of the emotions from beginning to end. From the very first chapter, I was hooked, and I think this is top tier sports romance. 

Senna Coulter is everything I love in an FMC. She is strong, determined, and unapologetically badass. Taking over her family’s F1 team after her brother’s tragic crash, she’s battling constant scrutiny, a backseat boss of a father, and now—Connor Dane. The hotshot driver her brother signed before his accident. The one she’s had a crush on forever. The one responsible for ending her own racing dreams. Oh, and did I mention her brother’s best friend? Yeah, the tension is delicious.

Connor had me soft. A driver who’s lost his love for racing, carrying so much guilt over Senna’s accident, and still doing everything in his power to protect her? Swoon. The way he falls first and falls hard? 10/10, no notes. I loved seeing his character arc, like how much he struggles with his mental health, yet still fights for Senna every step of the way.

The chemistry? 🔥🔥🔥 This book delivers on forced proximity, forbidden romance, and second chance tension in the best way. Every interaction crackled with intensity, and the slow burn made it all the more satisfying. The way Senna has to learn to trust again, and how Connor is determined to prove himself? Chef’s kiss.

Beyond the romance, I loved the behind the scenes F1 dynamics including team politics, media scrutiny, and the sheer pressure of the sport. And Senna navigating it all as a woman in a male dominated industry? Absolute queen behavior.

If you love grumpy x sunshine, high stakes romance, and a cinnamon roll hero who will do anything for his girl, Start Your Engines needs to be at the top of your TBR. 🏎️❤️

Thank you to NetGalley, Rebecca Chase, and Victory Editing for the eARC of this book.