Formula Freedom is book 3 in the Race Fever series and follows Reid as he reunites with his childhood best friend and first love Lara.
About Formula Freedom
Reid grew up in Australia with an older brother and two loving parents. He and his brother, Lance, started racing in go carts and worked through all of the levels of racing as they grew up. Lance made it to F3, but Reid went all of the way to F1. This caused tension between them as Lance always wanted what Reid now has.
Lara grew up with Reid and Lance in Australia. She and Reid are the same age and tried the kissing thing as teenagers. Then they tried the horizontal mambo as young adults and decided it did not feel right and went back to just being friends. Lance swooped in and wooed Lara and now they are engaged.
At a sponsor party, Lance seeks out Reid in the hopes of making connections with his team and others for his business. He expects Reid to help him. Of course, Lara is with him and acting the good little fiancee role. When she basically asks Lance to use the ladies room, one of the other ladies takes her by the hand and leads her away. Sadly, this will come back to bite Lara in the booty.
When they are back in the hotel room, the unthinkable happens. While Lance is in the shower, Lara packs a bag and leaves. She does not know where to go so she calls Reid. When she explains what happened, he is livid. After sleeping on it, Lara and Reid call their parents and explain what happened. She is so worried about the business partnership between their two fathers, but the reassure her. Both sets of parents are disappointed but very understanding.
But when Lance shows up the next day at the team’s paddock, he is asked to leave. He is very upset, but Lara is not ready to speak with him. She tells him to go home. She needs time before they can have a conversation. He is then asked to leave by security.
Lance continues to overstep with Lara. But when he shows up at Reid’s apartment and finds them walking in together he is beyond mad. He always felt that Reid got the career, but he got the girl. Now Reid has both and he has nothing.
When she goes home to have a conversation with Lance, it is very heartbreaking to watch how their relationship deteriorated over the years. But she sticks to her guns. Her decision is final. And for good reason.
Impressions
This story is brother against brother, even though one brother never knew they were battling for the anything. It is sad to see how petty Lance is when it comes to Reid. They are family, but in his eyes they are always in competition.
I was glad to see a strong woman in Lara. Although she allowed Lance to treat her poorly over the years, when he broke the final straw, she was done. Personally, I wish she had not allowed it to get that far, but I understand her feelings and hopes.
I love that both sets of parents supported Lara when she told them what happened. I know his parents are disappointed, but they still love Lance. I know they are worried about Reid and Lara getting in to a relationship so soon, but they have been destined since they were teenagers.
I have hopes that one day Lance will get his story. Only time will tell.
Narration
Sean Masters has very quickly become a favorite narrator of mine. I so look forward to listening to him and he never disappoints. Katherine Littrell is a new to me narrator and I loved her voice. It is soft and vulnerable and then strong and unbending. I cannot wait to listen to more by her.
Availability
Formula Freedom is currently available 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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