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ARC Book Review | Just Drive by Devyn Sinclair

Mar 30, 2025

Just Drive by Devyn Sinclair

Pages: 630
Publish date: 28, March 2025
Publisher: –
ISBN: 9798889650751
Purchase: Amazon UK – Amazon US – Amazon AU

Being the first female Formula 1 driver in the sport’s history is like being struck by lightning. Powerful, electrifying, and dangerous. Don’t get me wrong, it’s incredible. Plenty of racing fans are celebrating. Plenty more are enraged, hoping I either quit or crash.

They can hope all they want. I’ll never quit.

But there’s more than Formula 1 fans to worry about. Like shaking hands with my Team Principal for the first time and his scent turning my entire world upside down. Like the rest of his pack—including the current Formula 1 champion—matching with me too. One breath, and we belong to each other, body and soul.

In their arms I’m more than just a racer. I’m an Omega. I’m safe with them. For the first time, I can be what my designation craves instead of what my sport demands. Soft, spoiled, pleasured, and loved. Their fierce desire to win is only matched by one thing—their passion for me.

But the rookie Omega in a pack with her boss, the champion, and her crew is a PR disaster of global proportions, and I won’t be the only one with a target on my back. If the five us want to make it through the racing season? No one can ever know.

Just Drive:

I received a copy of Just Drive by Devyn Sinclair for review in exchange for an honest review. This has in no way influenced my thoughts and feelings about the book.

So, I’m a massive F1 fan. Add to that an omegaverse with a female driver and a why choose, yer I was gone from the start. I think this is one of my favourite Devyn Sinclair books to date. I was hooked, and I could not stop reading.

Just Drive follows Vanessa, who is about to become the first female F1 driver to have a full seat. She is so ready for it; it’s all she has ever wanted, but Vanessa also knows that it’s not going to be an easy ride. What she doesn’t expect is that her new Team Principal is one of scent matches. And he just happens to have a pack. And things are about to get a whole lot more interesting. Especially since one of the pack members just so happens to be another driver.

From the start, I knew I was going to love this book. I had everything that I loved, and as I kept on reading, I just kept on wanting more. Being an omega, Vanessa has found it a little tough, but being a female driver is, I would say, a little harder. In a male-dominated sport, Vanessa really has to stand her ground and has to show everyone that she can drive with the best. Because she is, I adored Vanessa as the FMC. She is strong and tough, but she also has these emotions that pulled at my heart.

Now, let’s get into her pack. First, we have Team Principal Grayson and the leader of the pack. He falls for Vanessa so quickly, I loved it. This manly man just crumbles for her. Yes please. River is the current F1 world champion and is racing for another team. His always had a little crush on Vanessa, so this is like Christmas for him. Then we have Beck, who is her Race Engineer and who has a smooth voice. The last one to round up this pack is Elias, Mechanic for the team and oh so sweet. The only Beta of the back, but he falls for Vanessa all the same.

I adored the romance in Just Drive. It’s that perfect combination of being sweet and steamy. Each man helped Vanessa and was there for her in different ways. And together, they are the perfect team. I do wish the start was a little slower. Maybe if they wait just a few more days. I feel like they jumped into it a little too quickly. Other than that, I loved the romance a lot, I think this has to be one of the hottest of Devyn Sinclair’s books I’ve read!

There were parts of this book that were intense, and I loved it. We were left enough bread crumbs to figure out what was happening, and it was satisfying when things started to come together. The romantic suspense elements of Just Drive weren’t the focus, but they drove the book along and were a nice touch.

I really enjoyed the F1 elements of this book a lot. It was all pretty accurate, there was enough in it that there was driving, and all the behind-the-scenes stuff wasn’t glossed over. It wasn’t just the glitz and the glamour. We were able to see all the hard work as well. I’ve read a few F1 romances now, and this has to be one of my favourites.

Overall, I loved Just Drive. It was hot and steamy but also sweet and felt like a warm hug. It was full of emotional and amazing representations of women in fields that are heavily male-dominated. If you are looking for a new omegaverse that is a little different plus has an empowering female lead, a found family and a little romantic suspense, then pick Just Drive up. You will not be disappointed.

Have you read Just Drive yet? What did you think of it? Are you planning on picking it up? Are you an omegaverse reader? So, let’s chat!

ARC Review: Wild Side by Elsie Silver

Mar 4, 2025

Wild Side (Rose Hill, #3) by Elsie Silver

Pages: 464
Publish date: 4 March, 2025
Publisher: Bloom Books
ISBN: 9781464237522
Purchase: Amazon UK – Amazon US – Amazon AU – QBD

I’d always dreamed of my wedding day. But not like this. Not looking into the eyes of the man who betrayed me.

But when my nephew’s guardianship is contested, I decide I’ll do whatever it takes to keep him in Rose Hill. Even if it means marrying the enemy.

Rhys Dupris.

A man who is secretive, broody, and completely infuriating. A man whose work takes him away for weeks on end and brings him back covered in mysterious bruises—ones he won’t talk about. In fact, we barely talk at all.

Which would be fine, except when he’s not talking, he’s staring. And the way he looks at me is borderline indecent.

The tension between us has always been palpable. But living under the same roof is a dangerous temptation.

I swore I would never forgive him. But that was before I knew the man behind the mask. The one who’s fierce and protective. The one who’s gentle and patient, The one who shows up for us when we need him most.

He’s not at all who I thought he was.

And that makes hating my husband so much harder… and loving him just a little too easy.

Wild Side:

I received an earc of Wild Side by Elsie Silver in exchange for an honest review. This has in no way influenced my thoughts and feelings about the book. I tried to limit the spoilers in this review as much as I could, but a few minor ones might slip in.

You know that author? The one that you know before you even pick the book that you are going to love the book? That is Elsie Silver for me. This is now the 10th Elsie Silver book I’ve read, and I have pretty much loved every single one. She is an autobuy author, an autolove author, and I cannot wait for everyone else to get to read Wild Side.

Wild Side is the third book in the Rose Hill series and follows Tabitha as she goes from being just an aunt to her nephew to having custody of him. And Rhys, the secretive next door neighbour of her sister and someone who is pretty much going to change her life. However, let’s just say they don’t particularly get along, so when the only option for Tabitha and Rhys is to marry, well, things are about to get a whole lot of interesting. And I was so here for it.

Tabitha is a strong, independent woman, and I loved her as a lead. She brought this spark to the page that I adored. I loved that she had a job that she loved and that made her happy. But there is one more thing she loves more than her job, and that is Milo. Her nephew is now the person who relies on her the most. After the passing of her sister, she knows and believes that it’s her job to look after him and give him everything that he needs. But she isn’t the only one who believes that.

Rhys is an emgina. We don’t know too much about him from the other books in the series, only that there is a lot of tension between him and Tabitha, and this is immediately explored in Wild Side. And even though it’s dual pov, we don’t truly see what Rhys thinks about Tabitha for some time. He has gone through a lot himself, and all he wants for Milo is for him to feel safe and loved. Because of what he thought was true, he believe that Tabitha isn’t the best person for Milo at first, but soon relaised that she loves and cares for him so damn much.

Now, this book has one of my favourite tropes ever! And when the guardianship of Milo is brought up, things get very interesting. And what better way to remedy a situation like this? Well, we must get married, of course. Ahhh! This marriage of convenience is hot and steamy without any action. The tension and angst are oh so high, and it made for the best scenes between Tabitha and Rhys. There are also some big setbacks between these two because not only is this a marriage of convenience but dislike to love. There is no real hate between these two, it is more of a miscommunication. And this leads to a lot of animosity

I loved seeing them fall for one another without even realising it. They cared for each other when they needed it, they were there for Milo, and oh my, the smut! Yer Elsie Silver just knows how to write it! Elsie Silver knows how to write that great balance between smutting and spicy. They get you all hot and bothered, but the love between Tabitha and Rhys is there the whole time. What I also love about Wild Side is that we get to see the domestic life of these two. Of Tabitha cooking and making sure Rhys is eating, to him making sure she is cared for and looked after when she needs a little break.

Milo is the light of this book. My heart broke for him so much throughout the book. He had just lost his mother. He has moved house, and his life is a little different now. But his is so pure and full of love. He loves his aunty, and Rhys is like a hero to him. And that shines through.

Rhys’s job and why he is so secretive isn’t something I was really expecting. It took me off guard a little, and I did find it a little, strange, isn’t the right word. But not something that I know a lot about. So it did take me a little away from the book, just a little. Honestly, it wasn’t a massive deal.

One of the things that stood out for me in Wild Side is the healing that this book explores. The healing between Tabitha and Rhys, the healing from grief for her sister. The healing for Tabitha, Rhys and Milo and having their lives changed so much. Wild Side was just like a warm hug.

I love that we get to see our bowling crew once again and all the characters we have come to love from the rest of the series. It made me feel warm, not only how they cared for Tabitha but also Rhys and Milo as well. They just surrounded them with all the love. There is also a little insight into what Wild Card might be, and I’m so excited.

Overall, Wild Side by Elsie Silver is exactly what I wanted. This marriage of convenience between Tabitha and Rhys is hot, steamy and full of healing. Tabitha is a strong, independent woman who made me want to keep on cheering her on. I adored her love for Milo and his love for her. Rhys is a fantastic bookish boyfriend and knows exactly what to say. If you haven’t started this series yet, please do!

Have you read any of this series yet? What have you thought of them? Are you excited about Wild Side? Or have you read it already? I want to know what you think. Let’s chat!

Only With You by E. Salvador | ARC Book Review

Oct 20, 2024

Only With You (The Knights #2) by E. Salvador

Pages: 588
Publish date: October 22, 2024
Publisher: –
ISBN: 9798990321922
Purchase: Amazon UK – Amazon US – Amazon AU

Senior year should be easy. Unfortunately, it’s going to be anything but that for Julianna Sparks.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, Julianna moves in with two of her friends, who also happen to be best friends with the guy she hates. But that’s not the only issue… she’s three weeks into school, and struggling to understand calculus II. Her need to make her parents proud has her willing to do anything, even if it means putting her pride aside to seek tutoring from Landon.

Landon Taylor’s goal of cruising to the end of his senior year falls apart when his best friends take in the girl he hates. Now he’s doing everything in his power to avoid her, and immediately turns her down when she asks him to tutor her. His plan would’ve worked out until an unfortunate circumstance forces him to agree.

Now they’re spending more time together than either one of them would’ve liked. But as time goes on, they realize that maybe being in each other’s company isn’t so bad after all. And that there might be more.

But will they acknowledge what it is before the semester is over, or will they let their mutual hatred stand in their way?

Only With You:

I received an earc of Only With You by E. Salvador in exchange for an honest review, this has in no way influenced my thoughts and feelings about the book.

I knew I would love this one even before I started reading, and I wasn’t wrong. What I love most about E. Salvador and this series so far is that it’s a fantastic combination of romance, heartbreak, wholesome, spicy, gut-wrenching, and will still make you smile. It’s one of those punch-in-the-guts books that makes you laugh out loud but also want to cry with the characters.

Only With You is a hate-to-love college romance that has basketball, music and lots of spice. Julianna is such a fantastic fmc. I liked that she was confident but then she also had her flaws and she was aware of them. And as the book goes on she becomes vulnerable and allows those around her to help her out. Landon is fun. I think that is a great way to explain him. But he is also so reserved. He needs his space, he needs quiet.

The thing is Julianna and Landon, hate each other. And the hate is strong. It’s been building up for years and now, now they are living so close to one another. She lives with some of his best friends. But there is a thin line between hate and love, between these two. And as they spend more time together, well let’s just say it gets a little spicy. (A lot spicy!)

There is a lot of emotional trauma that both Julianna and Landon have gone through, and they don’t realise how much this is truly affecting them. Until they start to lean on one another. I loved seeing them break down with each other. They weren’t fixing one another, but helping heal. And that hit. It was gorgeous.

The spice was hot, the romance was beautiful and I loved seeing the group of friends rally around each other. They are all there for one another, and I think things are about to get even more interesting. I have some thoughts about who might be with who. And I cannot wait to see it all unfold.

Only With You is another gem in this series. If you are looking for a college sports romance, that is emotional, spicy and funny, then this one is it.

Have you read Only With You by E. Salvador yet? What did you think of it? Are you planning on reading it? What about the first book in this series? I’ve also loved sports and college romances but recently I have been loving them again. What are some of the books you’ve been reading lately? Let’s chat!