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The Driven World

Boost: Corporate Queen meets Street Racing King

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Boost is a sexy, high-octane, opposites attract romance.

Rafael Ortiz. Street King, and broken soul.
Living a life fueled by illegal racing and women, he was cocky enough to believe he would never be brought to his knees. That was until a mystery mamacita set foot in his world at two AM.
She proved him wrong with a single smile. Left him hungering for more.
Had him vowing that if he ever saw her again, he would claim both the win and the woman.

Gorgeous, confident, and tenacious, Greer Landon built her empire from the ground up.
Now the PR representative for the Kobe Corrigan Boost Foundation, her world as she knew it ceased to exist the moment her new client stepped through the door.
The one that devoured her with a single look. The one she’d fantasized over. The one destined to break all of her rules...
Rafael Ortiz.


Indented for readers 18+

**NOTE ... Boost was previously published within K. Bromberg's Driven World. This story no longer has any link to the Driven World or its characters.

387 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 15, 2024

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Vi Summers

27 books612 followers
Vi Summers hails from New Zealand. She is a confetti queen, tea addict, cheese fiend, and hot-mess Mumma, all rolled into one international bestselling romance author.

When you read Vi’s books, you can expect heat, heart and suspense. She specialises in "Alpha Rolls and Broken Souls", and loves breaking her characters before piecing them back together.

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Profile Image for Susan Pierce.
Author 7 books994 followers
June 2, 2021
Greer and Raf...their chemistry is absolutely OFF THE CHARTS! What hooked me into the story, though, way before the characters even met, were the Fast and Furious vibes. HELLO! Can you get any better than that? But once they did meet, their push and pull and banter were SO entertaining and well done. When Greer finally gives in? Make sure you have a cold shower handy. ;) This one will take you on one heck of a ride.
Profile Image for Erin Knuth.
315 reviews8 followers
May 19, 2021
Hot damn.

Every part of this book sizzles. The illegal races. Raf. His dirty mouth. Greer. Her boss babe ways. The past slamming into the present.

The tension, the draw, between Raf and Greer will consume you as it consumed them. Is there anything hotter than two complete opposites peeling back layers - literally and figuratively - and finding how right they really are? That's rhetorical. There isn't.

As with all Vi Summers books, Boost offers depth of emotion, utter hotness, and gut-wrenching heartache. If you want to feel it all, you go to Vi. If you love hot cars, hotter boys, and a woman taking what the eff she wants, this book is for you.
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1,034 reviews16 followers
May 24, 2021
Absolutely loved this book! It hooked me right in! Raf is my favorite kind of bad boy…loves street racing, real smooth talker, tattooed, and such a filthy mouth! Greer and Raf seem to come from such different worlds. The situations these two go through, and have each separately been through, was such an emotional ride. Spicy?! Oh yes…super hot! 🔥🔥🔥 Such a well written book with characters that have depth, in an absolutely amazing world!
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2,178 reviews
June 3, 2021
Raf and Greer’s story really brought some high intensity and all it took was one glance to change them both no matter if they were ready or not. I loved Raf and all his mysterious brooding and Greer was his perfect match
Profile Image for Jenifer Briggs.
1,520 reviews191 followers
June 9, 2021
This is hands down the best and hottest book Vi has ever written!! Hot damn!! This is like fast in the furious with the uber alpha male complete with the neck tattoos (and tattoos in other places. *winks*) who falls hard and fast for the badass woman who he can't live without. And for the love of all holy, Raf's hot mouth made me need a cold shower. And my husband. Not in that order.😂😂

There is nothing better than reading about two characters who are opposite in every single way, but once their walls come down, they find our just fit in the best of ways. That's my catnip, and watching Greer and Raf in love with each other was absolutely everything!

These characters both have so much depth to them, but Raf just really stole my heart. Greer was exactly the kind of woman he needs who who refused to fall all over herself to please him, and was just his equal in every single way. I know I said if earlier, but this is seriously the best book this author has ever written! The chemistry alone is just out of this freaking world!!

Do yourselves a favor and go one click this book IMMEDIATELY!!

**I received an ARC of this book and these are my honest opinions!**
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1,829 reviews44 followers
June 5, 2021
Raf & Greer have the connection that most dream of. Opposite sides of the track, opposite family life and opposite career goals. What they do have in common is attraction and passion but would that be enough.
Greer has the dream contract with Colton, Indy racer who wants to start a new foundation to help street racing teens and young adults become legitimate.
Raf is Colton's connection to illegal races. He is the King but he also has a dark past and secrets that he wants to keep buried.
When these two get together the fuel injection boosts them to the moon and back.
An exciting and refreshing read. Excellent racing read. Part of K. Brombergs Driven world
Profile Image for Andrea Wimmer.
493 reviews40 followers
May 27, 2021
Poignant and heartbreakingly beautiful!

This book ripped my heart in a million pieces and put them back together making me crave for more.

First and foremost, the world of this book was absolutely captivating, the entire car culture with all its twists and turns was absolutely perfect. Fast and Furious got nothing on Boost! It was the perfect setting for Greer and Raf!

I want Greer to be my best friend. This woman takes shit from NO ONE! Raf might’ve had all these alpha and cocky attitude, but my girl didn’t give in to it. Rather, she saw the vulnerable, soft and extremely wounded man behind the alpha facade. She was definitely a badass boss, but she cared deeply and loved fiercely.
Rafael was the perfect Latino babe I’m always craving to read about! He was demanding and cocky but so freaking respectful and attentive. I loved his protective instincts and the absolutely heart-moving love he had for his mamá. 💕

Both of their backstories were so heartbreaking and tough to read, but at the same time it was exactly how they could empathize with one another and understand each other’s actions and doubts. The way they accepted and comforted each other made me cry so hard! They deserved each other in all sense of the word and rooting for them came so naturally! They were a swoony and oh-holy-shit so hot couple!

I have to point out how beautiful and powerful Vi’s writig and storytelling is. There were several “what on earth did I just read” moments when I had to stop, sigh and read again to grasp and savor each word.

”I have you now, and that alone fills the cracks I never thought could be filled.”

From the moment I started reading, the book was a magnet and I was a nickle, I couldn’t put it down at all, I was drawn and stuck to my Kindle until I finished!
Greer and Raf gave me all the feelings, all the angst and all the swoon. Their book was an emotional roller coaster full of action, passion and a heart breaking story of redemption and being deserving of unaltered and unconditional love after having been through tragedy.

Thank you Vi Summers for gifting me this ARC! This book sold me any other book you’ve written or will write in the future!
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937 reviews30 followers
May 16, 2021
Holy Kindle melting, panty dropping, and cold shower inducing, Boost by Vi Summers was HOT!!

When Rafael (aka slick) Ortez, King of the streets and ultimate playboy meets professional business woman Greer Landon (aka Boss Lady), a sexy mamacita he quickly realises they are polar opposites in every way. Yet, that doesn't stop him from wanting her. And when it comes to something Raf wants he gets it.
While Raf is worried his past, his demons, and his darkness would corrupt or taint Greer and tries to stay clear of her he ultimately fails because not only is the pull and attraction between them simply too strong, but in the words of Raf, Greer has a Voodoo. F**king. Pussy.
Rafael and Greer's story was so beyond addictive. Drawn to their story like a moth to a flame, I couldn't turn the pages and read all the words fast enough. It was heartbreaking, sexy AF, steamy, humorous, heartwarming, romantic, and a little angsty. It was simply pedal to the metal.
Rafael and Greer are absolutely, Ride or Die!! And I loved that while they are polar opposites in some ways they are both strong, protective, passionate, sweet, and have insecurities and vulnerabilities that were heart touching.
All I can say is.... Vi Summers has absolutely nailed her addition to 'The Driven World'.
So buckle up and prepare your heart and cold shower because this ride is about to get HOT!
Profile Image for Amy M. (Amy Loves Reading Blog).
740 reviews50 followers
May 16, 2021
The anticipation of this book!! Each chapter takes you higher and higher and on the edge each moment. I am such a fan of this authors work and can’t help to want to read anything and everything! This world is somewhat new to me as I haven’t read many from the Driven World Series but goodness gracious was this all sorts of intensely hot!

Greer was such a powerfully strong woman, who had me so excited to see a woman like her take on men like Raf and Colton! The banter between her and Rox were incredibly funny. What Greer had to overcome was something so common for people but hardly ever talked about and her strength was everything.

Raf or Rafael was insanely sexy but I actually didn’t like him at the beginning. The way he acted with those woman turned me off and while i could feel more to him, I needed to hold on for more from him. The banter between him and others was sexy to watch but also had me worrying about the future.

I was consumed by this book! The pain, the adrenaline, sex, romance, hurt, longing and so many more just set this book at such a high standard than most out there. I couldn’t get enough and the energy of sex got you ready and willing. I even cried at the end but you need to read this book!!
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725 reviews48 followers
June 14, 2021
O.M.G….I absolutely loved Boost. It was a wild ride 🏎 for sure and had so much chemistry between Greer and Raf!! Raf and Greer will have you needing some relief of your own! So much heat 🔥🌡!! Vi Summers, author, did an outstanding job with Boost. The characters showed that overcoming your past with the right person and by being honest with each other you build a very solid foundation of trust. Raf and Greer showed very human reactions to when confronted with what they did in their past and with each other. They are definitely products of their past but doesn’t let it define them or their futures. I loved reading and learning all about them while in the wild ride that was their story to their HEA!! Boost had lots of my favorite elements (twists, turns, ups, down, surprises coming out of left field, secrets, revelations, emotions that spark emotional reactions in readers, lots of chemistry and heat between hero and heroine, and characteristics in the main character that make them seem very real) in a romance book 📚 and eliciting lots of emotions in me (reader). I definitely laughed, smiled, and at times had tears in my eyes. All of this will absolutely rate as a 5⭐️ book rating! This was the first time I read a book from Vi Summers and it will not be the last as I enjoyed Boost to the max. I will totally checking out her other books 📚. Highly recommend reading Boost and for readers to check out her other books 📚 as I will be. Hope you enjoy the wild high of reading Boost.
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1,283 reviews30 followers
June 4, 2021
Raf and Greer’s fantastic Driven World novel.

Author Vi Summers has written a fast-paced, high action book that indulged my need for speed and perfectly matched the dangerous thrill of illegal street racing with K. Bromberg’s Driven World, as if it were always there from the start. Having Colton Donovan, hero of the Driven series as one of the main secondary characters was genius, and it was seamlessly done, making this one of the books that was very close in flavour to Colton and Rylee’s original stories. The writing was smooth and fast moving, witty and hot. Everything that made this a 5-Star read.

Seriously now, I loved Raf. He was a gorgeously hot alpha male, infamous king of street racing, heavily tattooed from his neck to his fingers, and even further...! Now imagine that same man in a Tux and upon reading that description, I was damn near sliding off my chair! His broken soul was loyal to those who had earned it, all while his world was weighted down with the demons of the past that forever haunted him. And even while he worried about exposure, he believed in the foundation and the dreams that Colton Donovan had for his Boost Foundation, giving opportunities to gifted young street racers and offering them a legal future in the world of Indy car racing. He was going to be the eyes and ears that would recognise those youngsters with the right potential.

Ms Summers slowly peeled back his layers and exposed a man who was struggling to deal with never-before-felt passion, obsession, possession and pure ‘need’ for just one woman – especially one so out of his league.

Greer was smooth, polished, hard-working and professional, and the new PR person for Colton’s foundation. She was the one woman who had said no to Raf’s bedroom voice and almost dropped him to his knees with want and frustration. Holy hell, describing the chemistry between them as being hot was a massive understatement. Yep, I was almost worried we were going into slow burn territory, but hell’s teeth, the incendiary chemistry almost gave my eyes arc flash damage! Author Vi Summers wrote the play-off between them as so hot, it almost blew up in their faces.

What an amazing story theirs was. Just awesome reading, and I highly recommend it as an absolute 5-Star must read 🏁💞❃
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100 reviews5 followers
June 3, 2021
Boost ( A driven world novel)

Given this ARC for an honest review.
OMG this was a ride I wanted to go on and be part of.....loved it. Cold showers will be needed.

Rafael the king of street racing and the most sexy man who will make you melt everytime he opens his month...and Greer who has to keep him on the straight line as she is PR for a foundation that her her company is representing which is to find street racers to race in Indy cars. One smile is enough to melt both heart but again will they give in to temptation which is so wrong but yet so hot.

This is a novel from Vi Summers her writing is amazing she really drags you in to the world she is writing about....this time it was street racing and she got it so right. If she is a new writer to you then this is the book to pull you in to her world.
5 stars out of 5.
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730 reviews82 followers
May 30, 2021
Another awesome read by this author. This is one of my top reads for 2021. From the moment I started reading I couldn’t put it down. The author has absolutely nailed her addition to 'The Driven World'.

Raf is my favourite kind of bad boy. He loves street racing, is a real smooth talker, he's tattooed and he has such a filthy mouth. Greer and Raf come from such different worlds. Both of their backstories were so heartbreaking.

I received an advance copy of this book. I am voluntarily giving my honest review, and I plan to buy this book when it becomes available.
2,095 reviews31 followers
June 2, 2021
I really enjoyed Raf and Greer’s story. RAF is cocky, sure of himself and when he meets Greer “mamacita'', he can’t shake the feeling and vibe he gets from her. It’s electric between them, but as fast as she was there, she’s gone, no name. That is until Colton has a proposal for Raf and it puts him right in front of Greer. Raf has a past that needs to stay in the past and when Greer starts digging will she find what he’s so desperate to keep hidden? Loved Roxiee to pieces, everyone needs a Roxiee. Great read, the KB World has put out some awesome reads this year.

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2,329 reviews146 followers
June 1, 2021
This is one author that I've been dying to read for a while, and so glad I finally did, will be moving her books I have up my tbr list asap.
Both the characters and plot captivated me from cover to cover, which actually surprised me, since it was mostly lighter than this black soul suspense junkie normally reads.
I'm actually leaving my review here as I reccomend going into it blindly with no expectations. It will blow you away, trust me.
Perfect addition to this multi author world.
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686 reviews16 followers
June 3, 2021
Talk about about a story that is so hot that you need a break just to cool off. The chemistry between these two is something else and I couldn’t put it down, needing to know everything works out. The author wrote a terrific story that keeps you turning pages till the very end. The heat, drama, and what the heck moments are on point. The Driven World series is incredible and Boost is one that shouldn’t miss.
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332 reviews14 followers
June 5, 2021
Boost is set in K.Bromberg’s Driven World, with our main characters Greer and Rafael (Raf) brought together through the world of street racing. Raf is a dirty talking, confident king of the racing world, where he thrives and strives for the best and the rush of adrenaline that racing brings. Greer works for a PR company who is representing Boost Foundation, a child youth foundation that Raf soon becomes part of.
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From the first page of this book I was enthralled by Vi Summer’s writing. She transported me to the streets of LA in the middle of the night where illegal street racing was underway. This is a world I have no knowledge of, yet Vi had me right there with the fast talking drivers, Shady Sam, the scantily clad women and I could feel the atmosphere and dynamics of it all! And wow, the heat and chemistry between Raf and Greer is off the charts with their romantic journey both frantic and slow as they get to know each other intimately and professionally.
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Raf and Greer are both firmly in my heart, as they live their lives, moving on and growing from their individual pasts that will have you feeling emotional as you read!
Raf is such a respectful alpha hero, he talks fast and dirty but his loyalty and heart are strong, and when he’s in, he’s all in!
Greer is a heroine I love to read about, fierce and strong in her own way, a Boss Lady with a sweet heart of gold. Together they bring a romance that works in the very best way.
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Boost is for readers who love a fast paced, dynamic read full of captivating characters and a romance that will have you simultaneously fanning yourself and swooning! I loved it, and can’t wait to read more by this author now.
5 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Thanks for the early copy I received, this is an honest review.
2,700 reviews25 followers
May 30, 2021
4*
Raf is a street racer by night but when an old friend has a proposal for him he needs to rethink things.
Greer is sent to an event she's never participated in before  by Colton to see if her firm can handle the promotion for a new foundation.
Raf certainly didn't know what hit him when his eyes met Greer. I enjoyed reading this story both Raf & Greer had  demons in their pasts to sort through.
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1,949 reviews23 followers
June 1, 2021
Talk about about a story that is so hot that you need a break just to cool off. The chemistry between these two is something else and I couldn’t put it down, needing to know everything works out. The author wrote a terrific story that keeps you turning pages till the very end. The heat, drama, and what the heck moments are on point. The Driven World series is incredible and Boost is one that shouldn’t miss.
Profile Image for Jenn Allen.
3,256 reviews46 followers
June 2, 2021
Overall I enjoyed this read. It did take me a bit to click with Raf, as he can be an OTT alpha but I liked getting to know him better. Greer is great, I loved her strength, her fight and her determination. The characters click well, have heat, an intense connection and moments that twisted up my heart.

I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Profile Image for Mari (Mystics & Metaphysics Book Blog).
7,751 reviews169 followers
June 3, 2021
Greer and Rafael were fire. This is the first book I read by this author but now I am hooked. This is action-packed, adrenaline-filled, sweet, and super steamy. I was surprised my Kindle didn't blow up from all the heat, and not just the racing. The chemistry is amazing and the story itself is emotional as well as entertaining.
Profile Image for Lara-Kate.
85 reviews
August 27, 2025
Boost - Vi Summers

This brought back my youth and love of fast n furious but there is a storyline here with emotional depth, that had me fast paced reading and feeling the anguish. Is it hot and spicy - also yes.

Raf and Greer appear like chalk and cheese but are actually like cheese and crackers - better together.
1,242 reviews18 followers
May 16, 2021
Oh my I loved this book. This book deserves a 100 stars or more. Rafael and Greer are the bomb. I would absolutely love to meet this couple, don't you think they would be just awesome. When this writer writes a story you feel what the characters feel. And with this book you had all types of emotions from love, lust, devastating pasts to hea. I highly recommend this book. It is fantastic.
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1,656 reviews44 followers
June 1, 2021
I loved Raf and Greer's story.

Fighting her pull to Rafael was a battle Greer would never win.
They were opposites when it came to their ink, he was a hothead while Greer was more calm, yet they similar in many ways - including their tragic pasts.

The emotions this book stirred in me were potent. The gut wrenching hurt, the happiest of highs, the sadness and anguish of their trauma - it hit me hard.

There was plenty of drama, steam and a few laughs thrown in as well.

A fantastic book.
351 reviews5 followers
June 3, 2021
Oh my lort! This book is going to take you on a ride! The chemistry between Rafael & Greer is of the charts!

They both are independent, stubborn and in denial denial denial about their feelings!

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2,060 reviews9 followers
June 15, 2021
Vi Summers did a great job on this story, Boost had a strong plot that was written well. Rafael and Greer were strong characters, I enjoyed their story. From the moment they had met, they were drawn to each other, their path may have had it's bumps but they were made for each other, the chemistry between them was sexy, Greer and Raf were good together.
This was a good story, I enjoyed it.
Thank you, Vi. Summers. Great work :)
Profile Image for Imogen Wells.
Author 13 books179 followers
June 3, 2021
Another fantastic read from Vi Summers!

If you love a street racing, tattooed bad boy with a filthy mouth, and a take no sh*t heroine, then you need to read this!

This book is fast paced, action packed and hot, hot, hot!

Raf and Greer will have your heart in your throat one minute and needing a cold shower in the next.

Two people whose worlds were never meant to collide, they come together in an explosive story of redemption, worthiness, forgiveness and love. The push and pull, the banter and the fantastic street racing setting will have you unable to put this book down.
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Author 20 books188 followers
June 2, 2021
High octane read!!

If you're a lover of the Fast and Furious series, you'll enjoy this hot and steamy forbidden romance. Greer is a business lady who's no-nonsense and all rules but when she meets street king, Rafael, she's not prepared for the sparks to fly.

I loved the heat, the racing, and the simmering slow burn that crested to a raging inferno. Raf and Greer both had some dark secrets, tragic pasts, and at times, Raf was a bit off the rails with his temper and over-possessiveness, but that was the allure of the bad boy.

I definitely recommend this one!
Profile Image for Samantha Turbyfill.
418 reviews
June 15, 2021
Dayyyyyum that was Hot!

Love love love this steamy fast and forbidden racing romance! Raf is the king of the streets and is given a great opportunity to do more the street racing community.

This opportunity brings him into Greer’s world as a client. These two are sizzling at every interaction and I AM HERE for it. The angst, anticipation, and push and pull is just fantastic. Couldn’t put this one down I had to know what would happen with them!
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