New Lust Forward F1 Romance
Kiss & Collide- ARC @slowburn.reads @zandoprojects
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Publishing Aug 5, 2025
Quick Intro: The follow up novel to Fast & Reckless by Amanda Weaver, Kiss & Collide is a spicy 🥵 F1 romance featuring an up and coming driver and the head of PR. What is meant to be a one night stand turns into something more as they work together to save their team. Can be read as a standalone.
Quick Thoughts:
After reading a few of not my favorite F1 romances Kiss & Collide was what I was looking for. It’s definitely a lust forward romance with their relationship starting as a one night stand and turning into regular hookups.
I think this book has a fair amount of racing and behind the scenes of F1 represented. I think the authors husband is an F1 reporter and it shows that she wanted to showcase the drama of the sport. In fact there was a moment in the book that gave the same energy of Niko Hulkenberg’s recent win. The descriptions of Chase’s hair made me think of Carlos Sainz and I can’t fault Amanda Weaver for that!
The romance is definitely the focus of the novel but there is also a plot. Violet Harper is the new head of PR and on day one finds out the team is under new management. In an effort to help turn the team around and save her job Violet works to raise the profile of the new driver (Chase Navarro) while avoiding PR disasters caused by the new team principal.
I enjoyed that the book takes place over the course of the season but wish it included more exploration of the cities (like Fast & Reckless) instead of their hotel rooms.
Content Warnings: explicit content
Thank you, @slowburn.reads and Zando Projects for an advanced copy of this book in exchange for my honest thoughts. I am obsessed with F1 romances and this one was a fun mix of romance and racing!
I’m working on ranking the f1 romances I’ve read. What aspect of the story is most important to you? The romance or the racing?
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Amanda Weaver's Kiss & Collide offers readers a compelling blend of romance and Formula 1 racing, set within the high-octane environment of an F1 team facing management changes and PR challenges. The novel highlights the intense behind-the-scenes dynamics of F1, bringing authenticity to the story, likely influenced by the author's connection to the sport through her husband, an F1 reporter. This connection allows Amanda Weaver to capture moments reminiscent of real-world F1 triumphs, such as the energy surrounding Niko Hulkenberg’s notable win. The story centers around Violet Harper, the new head of public relations, and Chase Navarro, an emerging star driver. Their relationship begins as a casual one-night stand but evolves into a series of passionate encounters as they work together to save their struggling team. The romance, while lust-forward, is intertwined with the broader narrative of team revival and public image management, providing depth beyond a typical sports romance. While the plot runs throughout the racing season, readers can appreciate the detailed depiction of the racing world’s intensity. However, there is room for further exploration, particularly in showcasing the vibrant cities that host F1 races. The novel’s focus on the characters’ hotel rooms offers intimacy but could be enriched with more vivid location descriptions, similar to Amanda Weaver’s previous work, Fast & Reckless. Content warnings include explicit scenes, aligning with the book’s mature themes. Fans of F1 and sports romance will find Kiss & Collide a satisfying read, balancing the thrills of racing with fiery romantic tension. The buzz generated by related books such as the Racing Hearts series by Amanda Weaver and Simone Solta underscores the popularity of this niche. For those passionate about the Formula 1 romance genre, the question remains: what draws you more—the adrenaline and drama of the racing or the evolving relationships off the track? Kiss & Collide skillfully combines both, appealing to a diverse audience seeking excitement on and off the circuit.
