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In the Paddock #1
Champagne Problems
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Expected 16 Feb 27GLAMOUR, FAST CARS AND SCANDAL.
WELCOME TO THE PADDOCK.
The no. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Icebreaker returns with a sports romance series set in the fast-paced and glittering world of Formula One. Get ready to meet a whole new cast of Hannah Grace characters and say hello to some very familiar faces on the ride.
Champagne Problems guarantees to make you swoon, laugh and cry -- don't say we didn't warn you.
WELCOME TO THE PADDOCK.
The no. 1 Sunday Times bestselling author of Icebreaker returns with a sports romance series set in the fast-paced and glittering world of Formula One. Get ready to meet a whole new cast of Hannah Grace characters and say hello to some very familiar faces on the ride.
Champagne Problems guarantees to make you swoon, laugh and cry -- don't say we didn't warn you.
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Expected publication February 16, 2027
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
OH HANNAH, YOU DIDN'T DOUBT ME WITH THIS ONE.
this book was EVERYTHING. i devoured it, i ate this up. the romance between ivy and saint, please lord, let me experience it one day. i must say, i was a bit lost on the fmc's job at the start but i was able to get a grasp on it later on. other than that, this was an amazing F1 romance. i'm honestly surprised how well hannah did this. she honestly didn't let me down with this one and i can't wait for the day i can grab a physical copy to have as a trophy.
now let me get real down bad for saint.. this man... OH MYYYYY GOOOOOODDDDDDDD. he's the man of my dreams. the way he yearns for ivy is absolutely breathtaking. let's say hypothetically, ivy is not there and saint was single... MOVEEEEEEEE I NEED TO PUT ME FIRST!!!
Thank you so much Atria Books, NetGalley and Hannah Grace for this e-ARC.
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the way i gasped when i saw i got approved for the arc???? i simply can't wait to dive into this book!! the cover is GORGEOUS.
this book was EVERYTHING. i devoured it, i ate this up. the romance between ivy and saint, please lord, let me experience it one day. i must say, i was a bit lost on the fmc's job at the start but i was able to get a grasp on it later on. other than that, this was an amazing F1 romance. i'm honestly surprised how well hannah did this. she honestly didn't let me down with this one and i can't wait for the day i can grab a physical copy to have as a trophy.
now let me get real down bad for saint.. this man... OH MYYYYY GOOOOOODDDDDDDD. he's the man of my dreams. the way he yearns for ivy is absolutely breathtaking. let's say hypothetically, ivy is not there and saint was single... MOVEEEEEEEE I NEED TO PUT ME FIRST!!!
Thank you so much Atria Books, NetGalley and Hannah Grace for this e-ARC.
— ᨳଓ . pre-read
the way i gasped when i saw i got approved for the arc???? i simply can't wait to dive into this book!! the cover is GORGEOUS.
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
i absolutely LOVEEEEED saint and ivy!! i know nothing about f1 nor do i watch it — my knowledge of the sport comes from reading about it or watching hannahs excitement for the sport when/if she shares on her stories! i knew from her love of the sport that her venture into f1 romance was going to be so fun and exciting and BOYYYY did she deliver!!
saint thompson professional yearner step to the front pls!!! my god do i love a man that knows what he wants and continuously shows up time and again! every time these two were in proximity to one another i was just giggling and kicking my feet over the banter and flirting, ivy is a stronger woman that i because there were several times where i was just screaming in my head for her to give in and let herself be happy with this hot flirt!!!
ivy miller, honestly the woman of my dreams. there is nothing i love more than a bad ass woman in male dominated fields, especially those that are a little mean to their puppy of a man. i think ivys journey with herself was one of my favorite things about this book, she was such a relatable character and i just loved watching her find herself again through out the story.
the only tiniest issue i had with this book was the some parts of the story felt a little slow, but to be honest i think that was more a me issue and how long i was reading this book more than anything. i think that if i were to go back and reread this with the audiobook it would completely change that feeling for me. overall i loved the absolute hell out of this book. i am always going to be a henry and halle girl but saint and ivy are right up there with them. their story felt so natural and engaging, i loved how even though their relationship was a pretty high stakes situation given that they worked together it never felt overly anxiety inducing and the resolution was by far one of my favorites in a scenario like this.
i genuinely cannot wait to see whats to come for this series! i was watching every name drop like a hawk trying to piece together any eggs or potential future couples. champagne problems was SUCH an amazing first book into this new adventure and i will be here anxiously awaiting book two 😛
saint thompson professional yearner step to the front pls!!! my god do i love a man that knows what he wants and continuously shows up time and again! every time these two were in proximity to one another i was just giggling and kicking my feet over the banter and flirting, ivy is a stronger woman that i because there were several times where i was just screaming in my head for her to give in and let herself be happy with this hot flirt!!!
ivy miller, honestly the woman of my dreams. there is nothing i love more than a bad ass woman in male dominated fields, especially those that are a little mean to their puppy of a man. i think ivys journey with herself was one of my favorite things about this book, she was such a relatable character and i just loved watching her find herself again through out the story.
the only tiniest issue i had with this book was the some parts of the story felt a little slow, but to be honest i think that was more a me issue and how long i was reading this book more than anything. i think that if i were to go back and reread this with the audiobook it would completely change that feeling for me. overall i loved the absolute hell out of this book. i am always going to be a henry and halle girl but saint and ivy are right up there with them. their story felt so natural and engaging, i loved how even though their relationship was a pretty high stakes situation given that they worked together it never felt overly anxiety inducing and the resolution was by far one of my favorites in a scenario like this.
i genuinely cannot wait to see whats to come for this series! i was watching every name drop like a hawk trying to piece together any eggs or potential future couples. champagne problems was SUCH an amazing first book into this new adventure and i will be here anxiously awaiting book two 😛
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Haven’t read an F1 romance in forever but we’re so back!! I’ve been looking forward to reading this since Hannah Grace announced it and I’m so thankful to have received an arc of it!
Hannah Grace’s books always have the BEST banter and this was no exception!! I was literally giggling and kicking my feet every chapter. I loved all of the characters and getting to see some of the characters from Hannah’s previous books.
This was so close to being a 5 star read for me but my only complaint is that I think it was slightly too long and there were a few parts that I think were unnecessary and dragged out. But overall, I enjoyed it so much!! Such a fun romance and another amazing one from Hannah.
Thank you Atria, Hannah Grace, and Netgalley for the arc! <3
Hannah Grace’s books always have the BEST banter and this was no exception!! I was literally giggling and kicking my feet every chapter. I loved all of the characters and getting to see some of the characters from Hannah’s previous books.
This was so close to being a 5 star read for me but my only complaint is that I think it was slightly too long and there were a few parts that I think were unnecessary and dragged out. But overall, I enjoyed it so much!! Such a fun romance and another amazing one from Hannah.
Thank you Atria, Hannah Grace, and Netgalley for the arc! <3
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December 31, 2025alexa play champagne problems by taylor swift🤭
but I am excited nevertheless🙂↕️
also this comes out this fall, so you bet i'm SAT
but I am excited nevertheless🙂↕️
also this comes out this fall, so you bet i'm SAT
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July 14, 2026STOOPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP THIS COVER IS SO SO SO SO GORGGGGGGGG🥹💗💗💗💗💗💗💗
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Hannah Grace really said, “What if we put a Formula 1 driver, a woman with trust issues, unresolved romantic tension, and enough yearning to cause a five-car pileup in the same book?” And honestly? I would like to thank her personally for the emotional chaos.
Champagne Problems had me grinning like an idiot, yelling at fictional people in my head, and wondering why the universe keeps giving some women terrible men when Saint Thompson is RIGHT THERE. Make it make sense!
What I loved most about this romance is that the attraction between Ivy and Saint comes with history. These two aren't strangers who exchange three meaningful glances and suddenly decide they're soulmates. There's unfinished business, old wounds, complicated feelings, and that maddening sense that their timing has always been just a little bit wrong. Watching them find their way back toward each other made every charged conversation and almost-moment feel deliciously loaded. I was practically sitting between them with a whistle, demanding that somebody PLEASE do something about all this tension.
And Ivy! I understood her so much. She's independent, determined to protect herself, and exhausted by the nonsense women are expected to tolerate in professional spaces. Between her past romantic disasters, workplace frustrations, and worries about her family, she's carrying a lot more than she lets on. I appreciated that her emotional walls weren't there simply to manufacture romantic drama. They come from experiences that have genuinely affected how she sees herself and the people around her. Watching her figure out where self-protection ends and fear begins gave the romance something meaningful beneath all the flirting.
But Saint Thompson? EXCUSE ME, SIR. WHO AUTHORIZED THIS MAN?
There is something incredibly satisfying about a hero who knows what he wants and doesn't need to turn the entire relationship into a psychological warfare experiment to get it. Saint has confidence, charm, and that competitive streak you'd expect from a professional driver, but what makes him irresistible is the emotional intention behind his pursuit of Ivy. He wants to be taken seriously. He wants a real chance. And he isn't interested in pretending his feelings are smaller than they are just because Ivy would find that more convenient.
The man is trying to win a championship on the track AND convince one particular woman to give him a chance. Talk about a demanding season. 😂
Their banter was another highlight for me. The conversations have that playful, slightly antagonistic energy that makes you want to keep reading just to see what they'll say to each other next. The attraction feels natural, the flirtation has personality, and the romance has enough emotional push and pull to keep things interesting. Hannah Grace knows how to make two characters feel drawn to each other even when one of them is doing her absolute best to pretend otherwise. Ivy, darling, the evidence is mounting. The investigation is over.
The Formula 1 setting also gives the story a glamorous, high-pressure backdrop that feels different from the usual sports romance formula. The travel, professional rivalries, public scrutiny, and demands of the racing world add another layer to the characters' lives. I particularly enjoyed how the story explores the challenges of being a woman navigating a male-dominated industry, where competence isn't always enough to stop people from underestimating you. That part gives Ivy's journey a welcome dimension beyond simply finding the right man.
I did occasionally feel that the story could have moved a little faster, especially while establishing all the people and moving parts surrounding the team. There's a lot happening outside the central romance, and keeping track of the wider cast can take some attention away from Ivy and Saint. But once I settled into their dynamic, I was far too invested in their complicated little dance to abandon them. I came for the romance, stayed for the chemistry, and developed a frankly unreasonable interest in a fictional racing driver.
What ultimately worked for me was the combination of humor, sensuality, vulnerability, and the very human fear of getting hurt again. Beneath the expensive cars and glamorous surroundings, this is a story about letting someone see the parts of you that you've worked so hard to protect. It understands that falling in love isn't always the difficult part. Sometimes the real challenge is believing that this time, with this person, things might actually be different.
Champagne Problems is a fun, spicy, entertaining romance with a heroine who's learning to trust herself, a hero who's refreshingly clear about his intentions, and enough romantic tension to make me consider filing a formal complaint against the concept of emotional restraint.
And Saint Thompson? Congratulations. You've officially made being a fictional man an unfair advantage.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for sharing this sizzling, juicy, entertaining romance with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.
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Champagne Problems had me grinning like an idiot, yelling at fictional people in my head, and wondering why the universe keeps giving some women terrible men when Saint Thompson is RIGHT THERE. Make it make sense!
What I loved most about this romance is that the attraction between Ivy and Saint comes with history. These two aren't strangers who exchange three meaningful glances and suddenly decide they're soulmates. There's unfinished business, old wounds, complicated feelings, and that maddening sense that their timing has always been just a little bit wrong. Watching them find their way back toward each other made every charged conversation and almost-moment feel deliciously loaded. I was practically sitting between them with a whistle, demanding that somebody PLEASE do something about all this tension.
And Ivy! I understood her so much. She's independent, determined to protect herself, and exhausted by the nonsense women are expected to tolerate in professional spaces. Between her past romantic disasters, workplace frustrations, and worries about her family, she's carrying a lot more than she lets on. I appreciated that her emotional walls weren't there simply to manufacture romantic drama. They come from experiences that have genuinely affected how she sees herself and the people around her. Watching her figure out where self-protection ends and fear begins gave the romance something meaningful beneath all the flirting.
But Saint Thompson? EXCUSE ME, SIR. WHO AUTHORIZED THIS MAN?
There is something incredibly satisfying about a hero who knows what he wants and doesn't need to turn the entire relationship into a psychological warfare experiment to get it. Saint has confidence, charm, and that competitive streak you'd expect from a professional driver, but what makes him irresistible is the emotional intention behind his pursuit of Ivy. He wants to be taken seriously. He wants a real chance. And he isn't interested in pretending his feelings are smaller than they are just because Ivy would find that more convenient.
The man is trying to win a championship on the track AND convince one particular woman to give him a chance. Talk about a demanding season. 😂
Their banter was another highlight for me. The conversations have that playful, slightly antagonistic energy that makes you want to keep reading just to see what they'll say to each other next. The attraction feels natural, the flirtation has personality, and the romance has enough emotional push and pull to keep things interesting. Hannah Grace knows how to make two characters feel drawn to each other even when one of them is doing her absolute best to pretend otherwise. Ivy, darling, the evidence is mounting. The investigation is over.
The Formula 1 setting also gives the story a glamorous, high-pressure backdrop that feels different from the usual sports romance formula. The travel, professional rivalries, public scrutiny, and demands of the racing world add another layer to the characters' lives. I particularly enjoyed how the story explores the challenges of being a woman navigating a male-dominated industry, where competence isn't always enough to stop people from underestimating you. That part gives Ivy's journey a welcome dimension beyond simply finding the right man.
I did occasionally feel that the story could have moved a little faster, especially while establishing all the people and moving parts surrounding the team. There's a lot happening outside the central romance, and keeping track of the wider cast can take some attention away from Ivy and Saint. But once I settled into their dynamic, I was far too invested in their complicated little dance to abandon them. I came for the romance, stayed for the chemistry, and developed a frankly unreasonable interest in a fictional racing driver.
What ultimately worked for me was the combination of humor, sensuality, vulnerability, and the very human fear of getting hurt again. Beneath the expensive cars and glamorous surroundings, this is a story about letting someone see the parts of you that you've worked so hard to protect. It understands that falling in love isn't always the difficult part. Sometimes the real challenge is believing that this time, with this person, things might actually be different.
Champagne Problems is a fun, spicy, entertaining romance with a heroine who's learning to trust herself, a hero who's refreshingly clear about his intentions, and enough romantic tension to make me consider filing a formal complaint against the concept of emotional restraint.
And Saint Thompson? Congratulations. You've officially made being a fictional man an unfair advantage.
Special thanks to NetGalley and Atria Books for sharing this sizzling, juicy, entertaining romance with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.
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March 23, 2026・❥・⁀➷ 🏎️💨 𝕡𝕣𝕖-𝕣𝕖𝕒𝕕
july 8th- WE HAVE A FREAKING COVERRRR 💞🍾 THE PINKS?!?! THE CHARACTER ART?!?! SO BEAUTIFUL I CANTTTT😻
Saint Thompson and Ivy Miller 🥹
"She's sworn off athletes. He says game on."
dare I say Saint will be a man on his knees for Ivy?? 🥵
june 7th- ahhh yes!! i’ve loved everything Hannah Grace has written!! && a formula one theme?!?!?
cannot wait for this new series!! ✨✨
woooooo we have a release date!! feb 2027 lets go!!!
july 8th- WE HAVE A FREAKING COVERRRR 💞🍾 THE PINKS?!?! THE CHARACTER ART?!?! SO BEAUTIFUL I CANTTTT😻
Saint Thompson and Ivy Miller 🥹
"She's sworn off athletes. He says game on."
dare I say Saint will be a man on his knees for Ivy?? 🥵
june 7th- ahhh yes!! i’ve loved everything Hannah Grace has written!! && a formula one theme?!?!?
cannot wait for this new series!! ✨✨
woooooo we have a release date!! feb 2027 lets go!!!
September 7, 2026
5⭐️
I absolutely LOVED this. It had me hooked right from the first few pages and was such a fun ride from start to finish. Was this a perfect story? No, but I thoroughly enjoyed myself and that is a 5 star in my book! Honestly I think my biggest nitpick would be that I wish there was more actual racing involved. We hung out around the track and at F1 related events but only saw one or two races
Ivy and Saint were so freaking cute. I loved that regardless of whatever else was going on and whatever was keeping them apart, so they were so honest in their care for each other. Even when they were just friends or were apart they just wanted what was best for the other and for them to be happy
I loved how wholeheartedly Saint went after Ivy. He wasn't coy or playing hard to get here- he wanted to be with her and was so upfront about that it was refreshing. He wasn't shy in his feelings around other people either- he talked about her all the time and sang her praises and all of his friends knew how into her he was. He was just so obsessed with her in a really endearing way
I really just loved how these two continually supported each other. Ivy is so good at coaxing Saint out of a bad mood and talks to him about how toxic his social media can be because she was worried about his mental health. Saint always looks out for Ivy and takes care of her friends and her dad. This man showed up to her room with a glass and a piece of paper in the middle of the night because he thought she saw a spider! Seriously just the cutest together.
I think HG did a really good job here introducing us to her F1 world and what will eventually be a wider cast of characters.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
I absolutely LOVED this. It had me hooked right from the first few pages and was such a fun ride from start to finish. Was this a perfect story? No, but I thoroughly enjoyed myself and that is a 5 star in my book! Honestly I think my biggest nitpick would be that I wish there was more actual racing involved. We hung out around the track and at F1 related events but only saw one or two races
Ivy and Saint were so freaking cute. I loved that regardless of whatever else was going on and whatever was keeping them apart, so they were so honest in their care for each other. Even when they were just friends or were apart they just wanted what was best for the other and for them to be happy
I loved how wholeheartedly Saint went after Ivy. He wasn't coy or playing hard to get here- he wanted to be with her and was so upfront about that it was refreshing. He wasn't shy in his feelings around other people either- he talked about her all the time and sang her praises and all of his friends knew how into her he was. He was just so obsessed with her in a really endearing way
I really just loved how these two continually supported each other. Ivy is so good at coaxing Saint out of a bad mood and talks to him about how toxic his social media can be because she was worried about his mental health. Saint always looks out for Ivy and takes care of her friends and her dad. This man showed up to her room with a glass and a piece of paper in the middle of the night because he thought she saw a spider! Seriously just the cutest together.
I think HG did a really good job here introducing us to her F1 world and what will eventually be a wider cast of characters.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishing team for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
ARC PROVIDED BY ATRIA BOOKS!🩷
Ever since all the backlash Icebreaker got, I feel like Hanng Grace and her writing just got potentially better and better! No unnecessary smut at all, good plot and substance, good characters and a lot of emotional depth!
I don't have much to say about this (bc it's the middle of the night here and I have exams tmrw) except that it was a VERY good book and I think a lot of ppl will really devour it once it releases!
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Ohmygosh it's happening you guys! So excited for this! Haven't read any F1 romances since Lauren Asher's Dirty Air series and frankly, there aren't many good ones. Hoping this one delivers!
Ever since all the backlash Icebreaker got, I feel like Hanng Grace and her writing just got potentially better and better! No unnecessary smut at all, good plot and substance, good characters and a lot of emotional depth!
I don't have much to say about this (bc it's the middle of the night here and I have exams tmrw) except that it was a VERY good book and I think a lot of ppl will really devour it once it releases!
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Ohmygosh it's happening you guys! So excited for this! Haven't read any F1 romances since Lauren Asher's Dirty Air series and frankly, there aren't many good ones. Hoping this one delivers!
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December 30, 2025𖥻 ׁ ׅ pre-release ! ׁ ׅ 🏎️
ׂ📻﹕𐔌 alexa play 'champagne problems' by taylor swift 〃・꒱
08.04.26 × WE GOT A COVER, ohmygosh it's stunning 😽
05.24.26 × OMG i am head over heels for this series! i love love love hannah grace, her books got me into reading and i am forever grateful for that. since i love formula uno, the fact that it's an F1 series is just the icing on the cake
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December 10, 2025𝒑𝒓𝒆 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅 .✦ ݁˖
oh my freaking god!!! the cover was just announced AND I NEED THIS BOOK NOW
________
HELL YEAH
I hope both MCs are Drivers! 🤭
oh my freaking god!!! the cover was just announced AND I NEED THIS BOOK NOW
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HELL YEAH
I hope both MCs are Drivers! 🤭
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Color me surprised, I actually had a lot of fun with this one. I went into it only knowing it was an F1 romance, which I had never read before. I’ve also only read Icebreaker from the author because it was everywhere and I had gotten back into reading, and while I had no complaints I can’t say it blew me away either. Hence the low expectations, which were pleasantly surpassed.
I don’t know if it’s the amount of emo brooding men I’ve been reading lately, but switching to the ultimate golden retriever, Saint, add a bucket of charisma and banter, this really worked. Hannah Grace has a way with turning the phrases that has me internally screaming, I really REALLY enjoyed the banter. And while I’m usually not a fan of tropes and this was very obviously black cat/golden retriever, I felt it was written in a way where the trope was included and just flowed naturally rather than written specifically FOR THAT trope, where it’s super obvious and in your face.
Overall I found the story to be super sweet, I thought Saint was endearing,which was a shock even for me with his obnoxious personality, and his and Ivys relationship just heartwarming. Bonus points from Nate being an absolute feral F1 fanboy who’s one step away from fainting at any news, 10/10💀💀
Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the arc!
I don’t know if it’s the amount of emo brooding men I’ve been reading lately, but switching to the ultimate golden retriever, Saint, add a bucket of charisma and banter, this really worked. Hannah Grace has a way with turning the phrases that has me internally screaming, I really REALLY enjoyed the banter. And while I’m usually not a fan of tropes and this was very obviously black cat/golden retriever, I felt it was written in a way where the trope was included and just flowed naturally rather than written specifically FOR THAT trope, where it’s super obvious and in your face.
Overall I found the story to be super sweet, I thought Saint was endearing,which was a shock even for me with his obnoxious personality, and his and Ivys relationship just heartwarming. Bonus points from Nate being an absolute feral F1 fanboy who’s one step away from fainting at any news, 10/10💀💀
Thank you Netgalley and the publishers for the arc!
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December 8, 2025STOPPPPPPP, i don’t like reading f1 books since they’re never accurate but I do know that Hannah is a fan of f1 so I trust her with!!!!
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March 3, 2026lookie here
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
ARC provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review, all thoughts are my own.
Ivy is done dating athletes after getting her heart broken in the past until she’s forced to work with Saint Thompson, the F1 driver she almost fell for a year ago.
– forced proximity
– sports romance
– second chance
– friends to lovers
– he fell first
This book was absolutely brilliant, it had me hooked from the very first page.
I’m a big F1 fan and this was my first time reading a book set in the motorsport world. I was so impressed by how well the racing world was developed, it felt so authentic, but you don’t need to follow the sport to enjoy this book.
SAINT THOMPSON, THE MAN YOU ARE. What do you mean this man has had a crush on her and has been waiting for her for TEN YEARS?!?!?!?! The way Saint fell first AND harder, I can’t 😭. The level of pining and yearning on every page had me obsessed and kicking my feet, I swear i couldn’t put it down.
I genuinely loved everything: the world building, the character dynamics, the banter, the Maple Hills cameo, the YACHT SCENE??? HELLOOO????
I’m so excited to continue reading more of this universe.
Also, can we talk about the book cover??? I’m so obsessed with how gorgeous it isss! 💖💓💝💕
4.5 stars ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ✨
Ivy is done dating athletes after getting her heart broken in the past until she’s forced to work with Saint Thompson, the F1 driver she almost fell for a year ago.
– forced proximity
– sports romance
– second chance
– friends to lovers
– he fell first
This book was absolutely brilliant, it had me hooked from the very first page.
I’m a big F1 fan and this was my first time reading a book set in the motorsport world. I was so impressed by how well the racing world was developed, it felt so authentic, but you don’t need to follow the sport to enjoy this book.
SAINT THOMPSON, THE MAN YOU ARE. What do you mean this man has had a crush on her and has been waiting for her for TEN YEARS?!?!?!?! The way Saint fell first AND harder, I can’t 😭. The level of pining and yearning on every page had me obsessed and kicking my feet, I swear i couldn’t put it down.
I genuinely loved everything: the world building, the character dynamics, the banter, the Maple Hills cameo, the YACHT SCENE??? HELLOOO????
I’m so excited to continue reading more of this universe.
Also, can we talk about the book cover??? I’m so obsessed with how gorgeous it isss! 💖💓💝💕
4.5 stars ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ✨
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October 22, 2026RANNN TO NETGALLEY
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December 9, 2025QUEEN IS SERVING!!
IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS
AGSJDKFKAL--
IM SO EXCITED FOR THIS
AGSJDKFKAL--
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January 7, 2026⋅˚₊‧ ୨ 𝒫𝓇𝑒-𝓇𝑒𝒶𝒹 (1/7/2026): ୧ ‧₊˚ ⋅ What do I gotta do to get an ARC of this👀 I’m gnawing at the gates of my enclosure for this you don’t even know
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
High Chemistry, Witty Banter, and Pure F1 Drama 🍾
I adored Saint Thompson's cute, protective obsession with Ivy Miller in Champagne Problems. It was incredibly sweet how willing he was to bend over backwards for her, jumping in to help with the things that mattered most to her. Saint truly understood Ivy's character on a deeper level, knowing exactly what she needed to feel safe enough to open up and explore a relationship with him. Their playful banter and undeniable chemistry made their connection so captivating to follow.
Understanding Saint’s background in Formula 1 added a fantastic layer to the story. Seeing his passion, the intense drama of being stripped of his title and the profound emotional impact that loss had on his self-worth and everyone around him felt very raw and grounded. On the lighter side, Kelsey’s witty, smart-mouth comments had me completely cackling out loud! The author definitely left the door wide open for a potential story between Cal and Kelsey, which I would love to see.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing an advanced reading copy. This review reflects my honest and independent opinion.
I adored Saint Thompson's cute, protective obsession with Ivy Miller in Champagne Problems. It was incredibly sweet how willing he was to bend over backwards for her, jumping in to help with the things that mattered most to her. Saint truly understood Ivy's character on a deeper level, knowing exactly what she needed to feel safe enough to open up and explore a relationship with him. Their playful banter and undeniable chemistry made their connection so captivating to follow.
Understanding Saint’s background in Formula 1 added a fantastic layer to the story. Seeing his passion, the intense drama of being stripped of his title and the profound emotional impact that loss had on his self-worth and everyone around him felt very raw and grounded. On the lighter side, Kelsey’s witty, smart-mouth comments had me completely cackling out loud! The author definitely left the door wide open for a potential story between Cal and Kelsey, which I would love to see.
Thank you to NetGalley and Atria Books for providing an advanced reading copy. This review reflects my honest and independent opinion.
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December 7, 2025HELLOOOOOO 🏎️ 🏁
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you so much Atria Books & Netgalley for this ARC! Okay, Hannah Grace is back!!!! This story was very interesting. Full disclaimer I'm not a F1 lover, I don't know much about the sport. I won't lie at first I was a bit lost with the FMC job, the F1 world and I thought to myself I'll only read this one for the romance but as I kept on reading I got it a bit and I felt myself interested and immersed in this new world Hannah wrote. I love the set of characters, the drivers, best friends, family. This author knows how to create a whole universe and she's done it again. I was engaged in the plot and the love story, the MMC is pure golden boy and very caring, love that! Overall, I had a great time with this book, I'm sure it'll find its readers and I am excited for book #2, I believe I guessed who's going to be the MCs and I can't wait for their story!
October 29, 2026
I’m just saying that this book single handedly pulled me back into my formula 1 era
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December 7, 2025Hannah Grace starting a F1 romance series? You can bet I’ll be reading it. 🏁
October 26, 2026
Lover boys are so back! Champagne Problems is the best F1 romance I've read this year, and a large part of that is because of Saint. Charming, determined, besotted Saint. Pathetic pining has never looked quite as hot and focused and dazzlingly competent.
Hannah Grace's latest book is set in the glamorous world of high-speed racing, social media rumors, and events that rack up to a cost of multiple millions. Saint is a F1 driver who wins — and then loses — everything, but most importantly Saint is an F1 driver who has been obsessed with Ivy for years. Their relationship had me giggling from page one. Their banter throughout was the ideal mix of familiar and flirty; I truly believed in their affection for each other as people and friends that provides the foundation for their heated attraction.
Saint is the ultimate lover boy. He turns 100% of his charisma and dedication and attention on Ivy, and it is so, so attractive. He embodies "acts of service" — and if I was Ivy, I would have caved under his persuasion in five seconds flat. This man pulls out all the stops to win her heart, and in his own words he is ready to go Hard.
Ivy was also such a complex and completely relatable character. And she can be equally dedicated and determined as Saint. Her reasons for resisting him are clear to us (even if I would have behaved very differently), and I adore a FMC who sets her own boundaries and is firm about what she wants, even if she's never quite as sure about herself. Ivy deserves every bit of Saint's adoration, and I loved to see her slowly dial up her own attention and flirting and devotion to match his. The arc with her father was also beautifully tied into the story, and I adored her best friend (and comedian, by the way) Kelsey.
Similarly to Hannah's previous books — Daydream — the plot here has a slice-of-life bent to it. It's slower and lingers on the conversations in passing, during a car ride, a brief moment in the corner of an event, exchanges made before a big race. A good amount of Saint and Ivy's romance is told through quiet interludes and chance encounters that are delicious in how casual they are but also how charged they can be.
But in Champagne Problems, Hannah pulls in a larger plot, with corporate subterfuge, overarching driver drama, and an emotional fallout for both of our MCs. And when it clicks, when the timelines align, when there is a significant emotional payoff, it is so good. But it was also a bit inconsistent. There are elements of the plot, particularly surrounding Ivy's job, that I felt weren't quite resolved or didn't quite line up perfectly.
The core of this story is Saint and Ivy's effervescent, sparkling romance. They have a chemistry that feels effortless, and it doesn't hurt that Saint is down bad to the nth degree. This is a book that gave me that bubbly, giddy feeling in my chest when I'm reading about a love that is truly special. And despite the rocky plot, is still a full recommendation for romance readers seeking a genuine connection that can overcome all obstacles.
— Thank you Atria for the e-ARC via NetGalley to review!
Hannah Grace's latest book is set in the glamorous world of high-speed racing, social media rumors, and events that rack up to a cost of multiple millions. Saint is a F1 driver who wins — and then loses — everything, but most importantly Saint is an F1 driver who has been obsessed with Ivy for years. Their relationship had me giggling from page one. Their banter throughout was the ideal mix of familiar and flirty; I truly believed in their affection for each other as people and friends that provides the foundation for their heated attraction.
Saint is the ultimate lover boy. He turns 100% of his charisma and dedication and attention on Ivy, and it is so, so attractive. He embodies "acts of service" — and if I was Ivy, I would have caved under his persuasion in five seconds flat. This man pulls out all the stops to win her heart, and in his own words he is ready to go Hard.
Ivy was also such a complex and completely relatable character. And she can be equally dedicated and determined as Saint. Her reasons for resisting him are clear to us (even if I would have behaved very differently), and I adore a FMC who sets her own boundaries and is firm about what she wants, even if she's never quite as sure about herself. Ivy deserves every bit of Saint's adoration, and I loved to see her slowly dial up her own attention and flirting and devotion to match his. The arc with her father was also beautifully tied into the story, and I adored her best friend (and comedian, by the way) Kelsey.
Similarly to Hannah's previous books — Daydream — the plot here has a slice-of-life bent to it. It's slower and lingers on the conversations in passing, during a car ride, a brief moment in the corner of an event, exchanges made before a big race. A good amount of Saint and Ivy's romance is told through quiet interludes and chance encounters that are delicious in how casual they are but also how charged they can be.
But in Champagne Problems, Hannah pulls in a larger plot, with corporate subterfuge, overarching driver drama, and an emotional fallout for both of our MCs. And when it clicks, when the timelines align, when there is a significant emotional payoff, it is so good. But it was also a bit inconsistent. There are elements of the plot, particularly surrounding Ivy's job, that I felt weren't quite resolved or didn't quite line up perfectly.
The core of this story is Saint and Ivy's effervescent, sparkling romance. They have a chemistry that feels effortless, and it doesn't hurt that Saint is down bad to the nth degree. This is a book that gave me that bubbly, giddy feeling in my chest when I'm reading about a love that is truly special. And despite the rocky plot, is still a full recommendation for romance readers seeking a genuine connection that can overcome all obstacles.
— Thank you Atria for the e-ARC via NetGalley to review!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
“I save all my misbehaving for you.”
Honestly, who doesn’t love an obsessed man? I found Saint to be incredibly charming in that golden retriever way, and I appreciated how intentional he was about pursuing Ivy. Her hesitations were understandable, but I was relieved that she never truly shut the door on the possibility of their relationship. This was very much their story, but I had so much fun every time secondary characters were on page, too. It’s a rich cast of entertaining characters! Also, can we talk about how stunning this cover is?!
If I’m getting nitpicky, I’d say my biggest wish is that we had more actual F1. There was a lot of track time, Formula 1 research, and conversations about the sport, but we didn’t get much actual racing. I’d have loved one intense scene from Saint’s perspective while racing—a great battle and wild overtakes or something similar to get my heart pumping.
Champagne Problems is a great way to kick off the In The Paddock series, and I can’t wait to see what’s next!
this and that:
♡ dual pov
♡ F1 driver x crisis manager
♡ friends to lovers
♡ he’s obsessed
♡ hurt x comfort
♡ only one hotel room
♡ open door spice
♡ second chance
♡ secret relationship
♡ workplace
♡ yacht life
triggers:
☞ heart heath issues
☞ hospital stays
☞ sexism and misogyny
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thank you to Atria Books for the gifted review copy!
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Honestly, who doesn’t love an obsessed man? I found Saint to be incredibly charming in that golden retriever way, and I appreciated how intentional he was about pursuing Ivy. Her hesitations were understandable, but I was relieved that she never truly shut the door on the possibility of their relationship. This was very much their story, but I had so much fun every time secondary characters were on page, too. It’s a rich cast of entertaining characters! Also, can we talk about how stunning this cover is?!
If I’m getting nitpicky, I’d say my biggest wish is that we had more actual F1. There was a lot of track time, Formula 1 research, and conversations about the sport, but we didn’t get much actual racing. I’d have loved one intense scene from Saint’s perspective while racing—a great battle and wild overtakes or something similar to get my heart pumping.
Champagne Problems is a great way to kick off the In The Paddock series, and I can’t wait to see what’s next!
this and that:
♡ dual pov
♡ F1 driver x crisis manager
♡ friends to lovers
♡ he’s obsessed
♡ hurt x comfort
♡ only one hotel room
♡ open door spice
♡ second chance
♡ secret relationship
♡ workplace
♡ yacht life
triggers:
☞ heart heath issues
☞ hospital stays
☞ sexism and misogyny
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notable quotes:
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thank you to Atria Books for the gifted review copy!
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♡ find me on Instagram!
September 18, 2026
I read everything to the last page because I didn’t want it to be over even though the “about the publisher” had nothing to do with the story itself or the characters 🤭😭🤣
I loved this book with my whole being. At first I was a little confused because F1 romance is new to me and it was new information I needed to absorb. But I got over it super quickly I loved it from start to finish, I loved the banter, the text message threads, and her being a little bit mean to him and that being one of his favorite things.
Their love developing slowly was my favorite thing, Hannah built up to their love story, it wasn’t rushed and it wasn’t unnatural. It was so well developed with adult conversations.. almost always 🤭
Sometimes it was just that need to have someone nothing else matters.
I loved Saint, Nate has always been my number one of Hannah’s MC but Saint just topped him, there is just something about a man who won’t let up, who is obsessed with you and just makes you the center of his universe that has me melting into a puddle.
Infinity stars ⭐️ ♾️
The perfect amount of romance, friendships, drama, and F1
I loved this book with my whole being. At first I was a little confused because F1 romance is new to me and it was new information I needed to absorb. But I got over it super quickly I loved it from start to finish, I loved the banter, the text message threads, and her being a little bit mean to him and that being one of his favorite things.
Their love developing slowly was my favorite thing, Hannah built up to their love story, it wasn’t rushed and it wasn’t unnatural. It was so well developed with adult conversations.. almost always 🤭
Sometimes it was just that need to have someone nothing else matters.
I loved Saint, Nate has always been my number one of Hannah’s MC but Saint just topped him, there is just something about a man who won’t let up, who is obsessed with you and just makes you the center of his universe that has me melting into a puddle.
Infinity stars ⭐️ ♾️
The perfect amount of romance, friendships, drama, and F1
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
"Take off your dress," he says steadily.
"Keep the heels on."
This book was so intense and angsty, and not just romance wise. The formula 1 bits felt very real as well, almost like being a part of the industry.
Saint and Ivy were so sweet together and they seemed to share such an amazing natural bond right from the start, even through their witty banter which was both snappish and steamy. There's nothing like the MMC who's head over heels right from the start - need I say more?
I will be looking forward to exploring more of Hannah Grace's books in the future.
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.
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"Keep the heels on."
This book was so intense and angsty, and not just romance wise. The formula 1 bits felt very real as well, almost like being a part of the industry.
Saint and Ivy were so sweet together and they seemed to share such an amazing natural bond right from the start, even through their witty banter which was both snappish and steamy. There's nothing like the MMC who's head over heels right from the start - need I say more?
I will be looking forward to exploring more of Hannah Grace's books in the future.
Thank you to Netgalley and Atria Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.
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Review of advance copy received from Author
first off, thank you so much to hannah grace, atria books and netgalley for the chance to read this as an arc.
i literally could not have pictured this book being any better than it was. this was everything. the chemistry between saint and ivy was perfect. the banter was bantering and i was eating up every single page of it. i couldn’t have pictured a better duo than these two.
i appreciated how raw and real ivy’s story was, and how nothing was sugarcoated. the hardships she experienced as an incredible and educated woman in a male-dominated workforce was so true. she ate them up every single time and i was so proud of my girl. i loved seeing her thrive and seeing her coming into herself as the book went on, the fear she let go of and learned to put herself first and stand up for herself. queen.
and saint, the man that you are. my heart broke knowing what he experienced and the things he went through. locking himself away from the world and spiraling through social media. no one deserves to have their dream ripped out from under them, especially when things were not their fault. he deserved so much better than what he got. but he preserved and made his way back. seeing him find his way back to his dreams and the girl of his dreams was everything.
the story played out perfectly and it felt so real. i was so drawn to these characters. both saint and ivy are so relatable and so down to earth. i loved every minute of it!!
if this book isn’t on your tbr yet, then what are you doing?!
i literally could not have pictured this book being any better than it was. this was everything. the chemistry between saint and ivy was perfect. the banter was bantering and i was eating up every single page of it. i couldn’t have pictured a better duo than these two.
i appreciated how raw and real ivy’s story was, and how nothing was sugarcoated. the hardships she experienced as an incredible and educated woman in a male-dominated workforce was so true. she ate them up every single time and i was so proud of my girl. i loved seeing her thrive and seeing her coming into herself as the book went on, the fear she let go of and learned to put herself first and stand up for herself. queen.
and saint, the man that you are. my heart broke knowing what he experienced and the things he went through. locking himself away from the world and spiraling through social media. no one deserves to have their dream ripped out from under them, especially when things were not their fault. he deserved so much better than what he got. but he preserved and made his way back. seeing him find his way back to his dreams and the girl of his dreams was everything.
the story played out perfectly and it felt so real. i was so drawn to these characters. both saint and ivy are so relatable and so down to earth. i loved every minute of it!!
if this book isn’t on your tbr yet, then what are you doing?!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
FREAKIN’ HANNAH GRACE!! Omg. This book is a freaking masterpiece. 😭🏎️🏁
SAINT. FREAKING. THOMPSON.
This man knows exactly what he wants, and what he wants is Ivy. There are no games. No pretending he doesn’t care. No making her question how he feels. Saint is ALL IN, and this man makes sure Ivy knows it every chance he gets. The YEARNING?! The patience?! The way he is so unapologetically obsessed with her?! Put that man directly into the book boyfriend hall of fame. THANK YOU!!
But what really got me was how much I loved Ivy and Saint together. Their relationship felt so incredibly mature. They communicate. They actually listen to each other. They support each other without trying to swoop in and fix everything. Even when life, careers, family, the media, and a whole lot of history are working against them, you never question how deeply these two care about each other.
And Ivy’s relationship with her dad absolutely got me. Watching Saint quietly step into that part of her life and care for the people she loves simply because she loves them? Yeah, I’m not ok!
I also loved the way Hannah Grace built the F1 world around the romance. The press, the social media commentary, the texts, the little interludes between chapters, the team dynamics…it made the whole world feel so much bigger without taking away from the heart of the story. AND THE MAPLE HILLS CAMEOS?! I was eating every single crumb.
The banter was bantering. The tension was tensioning. The chemistry was off the charts. The emotional depth was everything. And underneath all of it was this incredibly tender story about two people who have loved each other for a long time finally figuring out how to choose each other.
I genuinely did not want this book to end.
Hannah Grace, respectfully, WHAT DID YOU PUT IN THIS?! Because Champagne Problems just raced its way straight onto my favorites list. 🏎️💨
And Saint Thompson? That man is a PROBLEM.
Five stars. Six stars. The entire damn constellation. ⭐️🏁🥂
Thank you so much to Atria Books, NetGalley, and Hannah Grace for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
SAINT. FREAKING. THOMPSON.
This man knows exactly what he wants, and what he wants is Ivy. There are no games. No pretending he doesn’t care. No making her question how he feels. Saint is ALL IN, and this man makes sure Ivy knows it every chance he gets. The YEARNING?! The patience?! The way he is so unapologetically obsessed with her?! Put that man directly into the book boyfriend hall of fame. THANK YOU!!
But what really got me was how much I loved Ivy and Saint together. Their relationship felt so incredibly mature. They communicate. They actually listen to each other. They support each other without trying to swoop in and fix everything. Even when life, careers, family, the media, and a whole lot of history are working against them, you never question how deeply these two care about each other.
And Ivy’s relationship with her dad absolutely got me. Watching Saint quietly step into that part of her life and care for the people she loves simply because she loves them? Yeah, I’m not ok!
I also loved the way Hannah Grace built the F1 world around the romance. The press, the social media commentary, the texts, the little interludes between chapters, the team dynamics…it made the whole world feel so much bigger without taking away from the heart of the story. AND THE MAPLE HILLS CAMEOS?! I was eating every single crumb.
The banter was bantering. The tension was tensioning. The chemistry was off the charts. The emotional depth was everything. And underneath all of it was this incredibly tender story about two people who have loved each other for a long time finally figuring out how to choose each other.
I genuinely did not want this book to end.
Hannah Grace, respectfully, WHAT DID YOU PUT IN THIS?! Because Champagne Problems just raced its way straight onto my favorites list. 🏎️💨
And Saint Thompson? That man is a PROBLEM.
Five stars. Six stars. The entire damn constellation. ⭐️🏁🥂
Thank you so much to Atria Books, NetGalley, and Hannah Grace for this e-ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
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