Throttle & Thrust Series by Ryan Reed

Punished for his secret, a Formula One driver races for redemption—until he falls for his devastatingly attractive team principal. Wyatt West had it a championship-contending seat with his father’s Formula One team, the West Racing legacy in his blood, and a future mapped out in silver and blue. Until Cash West caught him kissing another driver and cast him out without a second thought... morePunished for his secret, a Formula One driver races for redemption—until he falls for his devastatingly attractive team principal. Wyatt West had it a championship-contending seat with his father’s Formula One team, the West Racing legacy in his blood, and a future mapped out in silver and blue. Until Cash West caught him kissing another driver and cast him out without a second thought. Sixteen months later, Wyatt gets his shot at revenge when Paolo Rossi—his father’s oldest rival—offers him a lifeline. The scarlet and gold of Rossi Performance represents more than just a new team. It’s his chance to prove that talent trumps bloodline, that he can win without the West name. But Wyatt didn’t count on Sergio García. The enigmatic Spanish team principal is everything Wyatt’s father isn’t—brilliant, controlled, and devastatingly attractive. As victories mount from Monaco to Barcelona and championship hopes soar, the professional chemistry between them ignites into something far more dangerous. Stolen moments in engineering offices, heated confrontations on Mediterranean balconies, and whispered confessions under city lights blur every line Wyatt swore he’d never cross again. In a sport where image is everything and secrets are weapons, loving Sergio could destroy them both. When Wyatt’s private struggles are weaponized against him and family loyalty becomes a blood sport, he must choose to play it safe and lose himself, or risk everything for a love that could end his career forever. Some races are won with courage. Others with heart. From podium victories to passionate nights, from family betrayal to found love, The First Turn delivers high-octane romance where the stakes are championship glory and the prize is everything that matters. Book 1 in the Throttle & Thrust series. Perfect for fans of. Red, White & Royal Blue. and. Heated Rivalry. —enemies-to-lovers romance, sports drama, and stories where love conquers all—even at 200 mph. less

A fallen champion risks everything for love with the doctor who holds his career—and his heart—in his hands. Former world championship contender Jackson "Jax" West is running out of chances. Two years after a catastrophic crash, he's been relegated to an outlier team, dismissed by his tyrannical father, and haunted by demons that threaten to end his career for good... moreA fallen champion risks everything for love with the doctor who holds his career—and his heart—in his hands. Former world championship contender Jackson "Jax" West is running out of chances. Two years after a catastrophic crash, he's been relegated to an outlier team, dismissed by his tyrannical father, and haunted by demons that threaten to end his career for good. When he seeks anonymous escape in the exclusive thermal spas of Baden-Baden, the last thing he expects is to find solace in the arms of a mysterious stranger whose touch promises healing he never thought possible. Dr. Luca Rossi has built his reputation as the International Auto Racing Council's leading sports psychology consultant on two principles: heal traumatized drivers and stay far away from his powerful racing family's influence. But when fate forces him to psychologically evaluate the very man he shared one perfect, forbidden night with, every boundary he's ever maintained shatters. Worse yet, Jax West is exactly the kind of damaged driver Luca has dedicated his career to saving. As Luca uncovers the devastating truth about Jax's hidden brain injury—a neurological deficit that makes racing lethally dangerous—he faces an impossible choice: report his findings and destroy the man he's falling for, or risk everything to train around the damage. Their secret pact creates a dangerous web of mutual blackmail, professional ruin, and a love that grows stronger with every stolen moment. But in the ruthless world of premier motorsports, secrets don't stay buried. When family legacies, medical ethics, and million-dollar careers collide, Jax and Luca must decide what matters more: the dreams that have defined them, or the love that could destroy them both. A high-octane romance about finding your true path when everything you've ever wanted is on the line. Perfect for fans of intense sports romance, forbidden doctor/patient dynamics, and authentic elite-level racing insider details. Features dual POV, complex family dynamics, PTSD recovery themes, and steamy romance. less