I am loving K. Bromberg’s “Full Throttle” series and the world she created with Formula 1 racing and its smoking hot racers. Each book features a different F1 driver and their love interest and this fourth book brings us a pairing you never saw coming, that of bad boy Oliver Rossi and Sofia Navarro, Cruz’s sister. Despite being on the same team, Cruz and Oliver are rivals, not only seeing each other as competition, but they barely tolerate each other’s presence. I was not a fan of Oliver’s behavior in the earlier books, and his treatment of his then girlfriend, Blair, so it was a pleasant surprise to see another side of of him and how much he has grown into his own. He redeems himself a hundredfold in this book and then some, and hearing his backstory explains a lot. I wound up rooting for him and for Sofia, not only to make it as a couple, but for both to succeed in their ventures. Sofia has lived her life in her brother’s shadow, and as a Navarro there are certain expectations of her, but she has her own plans and dreams, though she hasn’t had the courage to tell her family, afraid they would not support her on it. Then there is Oliver, and her attraction to him and him to her, and they get their chance meeting, have a steamy encounter, hoping to get each other out of their system because they know nothing could ever happen between them. The chemistry between them was explosive and there was no way one time would be enough, no matter how hard they tried. I loved this story so much and could not put it down. It is a beautifully written, swoon worthy romance that captivates your attention and tugs at your heartstrings, too. K. Bromberg, thank you for another amazing story and emotional rollercoaster ride.
🎧📚🎧 Teddy Hamilton and Stefanie Kay were exceptional at bringing these characters to life and did so with a complete understanding of who they were portraying, giving each a voice that was fitting. I loved how they took each role and made it their own, sounding believable and just as I imagined the characters to sound. Hamilton absolutely nailed it as Rossi, grasping every aspect of his personality and his demeanor, from his vulnerabilities to his hot-headedness to his caring side. Kay did the same as Sofia, showcasing her personality and demeanor perfectly, including her insecurities, and in the end, her strength and determination. Both were just as amazing performing the roles of the secondary characters, too. They set the perfect tone for the story, captured all the characters’ emotions and had you feeling them all. These two are a pleasure to listen to and their performance elevates this already amazing story to another level. Thank you for another fabulous and superbly entertaining listen. Â