Reckless

Tessa James thrives in a male-dominated profession. As an athletic trainer for the NFL's Charlotte Cougars, she handles 300-pound linebackers with a boss-babe attitude and zero tolerance for fragile egos. She's built her life on hard work and control, and she definitely doesn't have time for a reckless, adrenaline-fueled race car driver.Eric Thorne is NASCAR royalty. He lives for high-stakes racing, the roar of the engine, and the thrill of pushing a car to 200 miles per hour. He's used to the world bending to his schedule.But a literal run-in brings them together, sparking a fast-paced, high-octane love affair. Between private jets, VIP galas, and undeniable chemistry, Eric finds the one woman who grounds him, and Tessa finds the one man who matches her drive.Until the pressure of the championship pushes Eric too far. A dangerous secret and a stubborn refusal to ask for help culminate in a disastrous, painfully public breakup right on pit road.Now, sidelined with broken bones and blocked on her phone, Eric is staring down the barrel of a life without the woman he loves. Winning her back will require more than just a fast car and a charming smile. To earn her forgiveness, 'The Gladiator' of the track is going to have to deliver the grovel heard 'round the world.