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The Racing Hearts Series
#8 Collisions
Unforeseen drama surrounds their first meeting. A spark of mutual attraction is ignited. Two people, each haunted by a tragic past. He is a mouthwateringly handsome motorsport photo-journalist. She is a stunning redheaded woman, an insecure loner who hates the sport. She fights her attraction until he vanishes after the Paris-Dakar Rally. Is it’s too late Romance, thrills, a little darkness, and mystery all happen when they collide.
#7 Impasse
When family is the enemy who do you trust? To Jemma, the greatest challenge was driving the grueling Paris-Dakar rally. She was wrong, her talent has finally been recognized but she can’t free herself from her nemesis, a sinister force which lurks and threatens her very life. Passionate, feisty but repressed, has Jemma at last found a worthy lover? But he too has secrets. Can they resolve the impasses, overcome strong opposition and find happiness? Gareth is determined to compete in the famous Paris-Dakar rally. Hiding his real identity as a Prince, one night of reckless passion complicates things. He intended to be free to follow his dream, until he meets her, ’the one’. He better than anyone, knows what she’s through, and he intends to prove to her that he would never hurt her. Far from it. He plans on loving her if only she will let him. Circumstances change radically for both of them, threats, attacks, and tragedy effect their lives bringing them together yet tearing them apart…
#6 Impact
Ambition and avarice. Risks and romance.
Casey, a millionaire and North American Champion driver, dreams of a home in Ireland and winning the World Championship title his brother holds.
But an auburn haired co-driver dominates those dreams. Olivia and Casey met in the high octane, challenging Spanish Rally. It took only one night to ignite desire which will not quit! Right people. Wrong timing. Wrong continents. A year later same place, same event but this time his brother is in the driving seat! Olivia, fighting for her inheritance and to fulfil her mother’s dream dropped out of the rallying scene. Then as a favour, she agreed to do this year’s event with her best friend’s husband. Casey is stunned. They were perfect together, but will they ever get to team-up again?
The envy of his brother consumes him. Suspicion undermines family loyalty.
Dashed dreams, misunderstandings, greed and jealousy cause havoc for Casey!
#5 Diversions
“Thrills, temptations, romance, and rallies collide in a whirlwind of passion!
Just one event, just one night! From the icy terrain of Thundra to the sun-drenched Mediterranean, fate brings them together. Olivia, a beautiful and independent woman with a full plate, has sworn off men, especially rally drivers. Casey, a lonely billionaire and Canadian Rally Champion, finds himself drawn to compete in Spain. Both seeking something different, they come together at the electrifying Spanish rally. She craves a stress-free weekend indulging in her passion, while he seeks new challenges. Beyond the competition with his half-brother and her best friend, they are drawn together by more than just the event and excitement. Passions ignite as the story travels across snowy landscapes and scorching tarmac. Can one rally, one night together, ignite blazing passions and uncover hidden hurts? Twists and dangerous turns pave the way for healing, creating new tensions and longings. This story serves as the compelling prequel to ‘Impact’.”
#4 Breakdown
Breakdown can mean several things: Your Rally car can break down, a person can breakdown or a relationship breaks down. Put all three together and it’s explosive. Once is chance; twice, is coincidence, but three times is enemy action. Who knows just what is around the bend for Sarra, a beautiful and successful organizer and Steve, the handsome millionaire Clerk of the Course who is tasked to design a multinational and unique car rally. Drawn together and split apart by betrayal, hate and unexplained accidents. Will their instant attraction survive? The story takes us through some familiar routes across Ireland, the UK and to Canada.’ The 4th book in the Racing Hearts Series.
#3 Roadblock
What if you meet your soulmate, only to have her vanish? “Roadblock” delivers another thrilling, emotionally charged story set in the world of Car Rallying. Vicky, an heiress determined to become a top rally driver, faces family disapproval and betrayal in love, but her heart longs for the passion she once found on the sands of the Red Sea. Andrew, a world-class surgeon and co-driver, is smitten after meeting her in Arabia, but fiery emotions and conflicting signals keep them apart. This romance, full of suspense and intrigue, takes readers on a wild ride through twists, turns, and danger, featuring characters from “Misdirection” and “Switchback.”
#2 Switchback
Can love survive the thrill of the chase? Petite driver Susan James must learn to trust her instincts, her man, and her judgment, while enigmatic co-driver Conor battles desires that could derail his career. Trust is a two-way street, but Sue is keeping secrets. Thrown together in the high-stakes world of rallying, they’re drawn to each other. But can Conor untangle the crimes concealed in the rally circuit before disaster strikes? From Ireland to Corsica, danger threatens both heart and health. Will love survive?
#1 Misdirection
What if the stranger you fall for is hiding a double life? Amber, a passionate rally navigator and interior designer, is stranded in the Canary Islands when she falls for Alex, a captivating stranger. But Alex isn’t just any man—he’s hiding a double life. She’s soon paired with a world-class rally champion, notorious for his bad-boy reputation and disdain for women in the sport. As their chemistry intensifies, his supermodel fiancée, Erica, is determined to win him back, while dark secrets threaten to tear everything apart. Can their connection survive the ambition, danger, and deception ahead?