Thank you so much to Netgalley and Harper Collins for this Arc. This was my first Karen Booth book and it won’t be my last. This had everything I could want in a book. Enemies to lovers, sizzling chemistry and great characters made this a 5 star read for me. I’m an avid f1 fan and this helped me pass the time until the new season finally started. I’d recommend this book to all romance loving readers is their f1 era!

This is my first time ever reading a Formula 1 romance, and I really enjoyed it! 'Not So Fast' was such a fun read! I love the pairing of a sports podcaster and an F1 driver. It made for some great interactions, as well as a lighthearted take on 'enemies to lovers', as we begin this novel with Mia criticising Xander's driving technique. She really knew her stuff, and I was rooting for her podcast all the way!

I do wish we had got to see more of her recording her episodes, and of Xander listening in. I think it could have been a cool way for her to communicate with him and dance around their attraction for each other.

I don't know much about Formula 1 and what the environment around the race track looks like - for example the 'paddock' that Mia found herself in a lot - so I could have done with a bit more description of this area so I could set the scene in my head better. I also think it would have been nice to see them go on a few dates, as we do visit a lot of new places in this book.

There was plenty of tension and chemistry between our two love interests. I expected a bit more spice, but what we got was fantastic and super steamy. As well as the romance, Mia and Xander had a lot of heartwarming moments, where they showed each other their worth. Mia helped Xander to appreciate himself and see how far he's come in his racing journey, and to be proud of himself no matter what. She was his calm amidst the chaos. And Xander was great at encouraging Mia to follow her dreams, and to discover what truly made her happy. These two had such amazing communication, which was very refreshing to read! I also really loved Xander's family, and Mia getting to be a part of it and feeling so at home with them.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this!

*I received this book as an Advanced Readers Copy (ARC) for free in exchange for an honest review*

First of all i would like to thank Mills and Bone and Afterglow Book for asking me to review this awesome spicy fun book i always love working with guys they are always publishing such amazing books i am never disappointed .
being a romance lover this book had me on my hands and knees dancing like beyonce .
Car racing
Enemies to Lovers
and lots of spicy and romance nothing here i did not love .

Mia character i loved her very quick witted and thinks outside the box in times of trouble and has a passion for F1 racing we definitely could be friends at times i thought she was pretty feisty loved that .

Formula 1 driver Xander Bishop well hello !! swoon worthy and a little cocky but Mia loves that about him i did to , watch it now get that out of you smutty heads lol !! with his hard working attitude and his banter you can see why they are both drawn together .and the tension is unreal .i thought they worked well as a time .

the plot it self Formula 1 lover here what is not to love , i thought the book had a great feel to it and totally had me giggling to myself ,the husband was totally giving me that look you know what i mean spicy readers . i read the book in a day. That does not always happen .

I really hope that Karen gives us more from these characters and more books from her please as i found this a wonderful feel good read ., i thought her writing was wonderful it was very fast paced just what i needed .and she put a smile on my face .
i will be looking out for more books by Karen.

this book will keep you petrol burning 5 blazing stars