I don't read romance novels often, but once in a while I get a hankering for one. This is the third book I've read by Gina Wilkins (so far, all have been from the NASCAR imprint), and each book has been really good. The characters are well-developed and interesting, and the relationship actually unfolds instead of being thrown together.

I really liked Amy, who is trying to juggle her career with raising her fourteen-year-old sister (who can be quite antagonistic at times) and caring for her aging great-aunt. The character of Amy is nice and likable, and she doesn't come off as a jerk, unlike many romance novel characters. The choices she makes are reasonable.

I also liked Tobey, the fresh-faced crew chief who is trying to prove himself. His backstory is a little unnecessary (it seems like everyone has a tragic story in romance novels), but it was okay. And the sparks between him and Amy were great. I found myself laughing several times while reading this novel.

The secondary characters are also interesting. The NASCAR imprint is its own little world, so characters that were featured in other books are mentioned or play roles in the book. It's nice for the die-hard fans who have read every book in the series, but those who are new to the series won't really feel left out, either.

My only real complaint is that the ending felt a bit rushed, but whatever. It was a fun ride. ( )