Formula Dreams is book 4 in the Race Fever series and follows competitors Ronan Barnes, team Crown Velocity, and Francesca Acardi, team Titan as they muddle through competition, family drama and a marketing campaign that will test anyone’s patience.
About Formula Dreams
Ronan was born into a wealthy family. Sadly, his mother is an addict and his father has basically checked out of their lives. Whenever his mother is a problem for his father, Ronan is tasked to deal with her. He is a successful driver for Crown Velocity Racing, but he has managed to alienate his teammates. He does not let anyone get close to him for fear of them learning his “dirty little family secrets”.
Francesca also comes from a well off family, but she has always been taught to earn her way. She has worked hard over the years in the racing world and when she finally gets her chance to shine for Titan Racing, she is ready to show everyone what she is made of. Her teammates are fantastic to work with and very supportive. She is not looking for love, she is looking to win.
During qualifying for one of their races, Francesca has a run in with Ronan that costs her in her starting position. She is furious. I still do not understand what his intent was, but there had to be a reason why he did what he did. Is it because she is a woman in a man’s sport? Who knows.
When the race draws near that is on their home turf, Titan Racing and Crown Velocity decide to do a joint marketing campaign. Ronan is not happy about it, but he does not have a choice in the matter. But Francesca is on a mission to lighten him up. So during the first commercial shoot, she is out to win. But things change between them during the competition. And Ronan does not want to feel these things, so he reverts back to his grumpy self.
Francesca keeps trying to get Ronan to open up. One day, he finally gets fed up and he takes her home to meet his mother. Ronan is expecting her to be shocked and disgusted, but she is not. Nor does she view him as less than because of his mother’s addiction issues. If anything, she is understanding and accepting of what he is dealing with.
These two start spending more time together, but it is only friends with benefits. Because of his family issues, and history, Ronan is adverse to getting into an relationship. Plus they are competitors. What would that look like if he is cavorting with the enemy?
But when disaster strikes, it is Ronan who will lay everything on the line for Francesca. He will be the one who is there for her and who supports her. And he will be the one who reignites that spark in her.
Impressions
Let me start by saying, make sure you have tissues on hand when you read or listen to this book. Author Sawyer Bennett gutted me and I am still trying to recover emotionally.
I found Francesca softened Ronan in this book. She understood what he was going through with his mother and the fact his father was so ambivalent and left everything up to his son to deal with. She understood how he felt when he talked about what happened with Lex and Posey. She understood why he was not willing to be in a relationship and instead it was just friends with benefits.
But then there were the funny moments. The absolute laugh out loud scenes. All I will say is, hold on to your pants. You will laugh so hard at the shenanigans the four drivers get up to during teh joint marketing campaign.
Narration
Sean Masters and Kit Swann do such a fabulous job with this series. He has become one of my absolute favorite male narrators to listen to. He can conquer any character, any accent, any emotion. She is always a dream to listen to, but hearing all of the different accents she has done in this series has been amazing. But I loved her as Francesca the best. The accent. The strength of the character. Absolute perfection.
Availability
Formula Dreams is currently available to read for FREE in Kindle Unlimited and for purchase in all formats on Amazon.
Series Listing
- Formula Fling (Race Fever Book 1)
- Formula Chance (Race Fever Book 2)
- Formula Freedom (Race Fever Book 3)
- Formula Dreams (Race Fever Book 4)
About Sawyer Bennett
New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling author Sawyer Bennett uses real life experience to create relatable stories that appeal to a wide array of readers. From contemporary romance, fantasy romance, and both women’s and general fiction, Sawyer writes something for just about everyone.
A former trial lawyer from North Carolina, when she is not bringing fiction to life, Sawyer is a chauffeur, stylist, chef, maid, and personal assistant to her very adorable daughter, as well as full-time servant to her wonderfully naughty dogs.
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