Finding a consistent author you go to for short and sweet romances isn’t easy. Thankfully, that’s where Karen Booth comes in. Not only do I love her books, but they’re the perfect thing to devour if you’re wanting something to satisfy your romance craving.
Going into Not So Fast, I was already excited. However, after learning the concept for the book, this one quickly raced up my TBR. Thankfully, the kind people at Harlequin, especially Shannon, put this one on my radar.
If I could pick this book as anything, it feels like the embodiment of the Short n’ Sweet album by Sabrina Carpenter. It hits all the right notes, has fun themes, and honestly, gives you something to root for. Frankly, that’s something we can all get behind when it comes to both music and romance books.
As previously mentioned, I’d like to thank Harlequin for both putting this one on my radar and for sending me an ARC so I was able to read this one early.
Not So Fast takes F1 romances to an entirely new level.
To say that F1 romances are everywhere right now feels like an understatement. That’s why I was excited yet hesitant about going into Not So Fast. Since it’s Karen Booth, though, I had no reason to worry whatsoever. This book follows Mia, who is an F1 fan who created a podcast that ends up becoming a viral hit among listeners.
The thing that sets Mia apart is that she isn’t afraid to criticize drivers, most notably Xander, who is a young and hot-shot driver. Unfortunately, Xander’s in a bit of a rut right now, and when questioned about Mia, he gives a flippant answer. Due to that, Mia ends up going to an F1 race, which was paid for by Xander’s teammate.
At first, it seems like Xander is just going to ignore her but the two do end up talking although it doesn’t amount to much. As quickly as Mia’s following is growing, her friendship and budding romance with Xander is speeding ahead as well. Honestly, seeing these two fall for each other was almost as entertaining as what was happening on the track.
Since Mia’s a fan of F1, there are a lot of dramatic moments related to the sport, and that made the book all the more enjoyable. With this book being on the shorter side, I don’t want to give too much away but it’s a solid one. No matter if you’re into F1 or not, you’re sure to find something to love about this story.
Hopefully, we get even more books from Karen Booth set in this world or maybe, following different characters. Until then, this is the perfect romance to read if you’re wanting a charming story over the course of a weekend or need a pick-me-up after a long day.
Not So Fast by Karen Booth is out now where books are sold.