Dare to Race: A Dark High School Romance

by R.S. Winters

Illyiana Rich arrives at LakeView High with a secret—she’s the mysterious street racer who recently defeated Zac Prinze, the school’s untouchable bad boy. Quiet and guarded, Illyiana plans to survive senior year without drawing attention to herself. But when Zac discovers she’s the girl his powerful family intends for him to marry, her anonymity shatters.
Determined to drive her away, Zac makes it his mission to ruin her life. Yet every cruel word and reckless game only fuels her defiance…and his obsession. As rivalries ignite both on the streets and in the shadows of their pasts, the line between hate and desire blurs.
In a world where love and danger race side by side, losing control might be the only way to win.

219 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 2, 2026

Reviews

[Deb · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 1/2 stars
An enjoyable read with an interesting plot. I chose to read this book because I was intrigued by the premise. The author did a good job of defining the intricacies of the storyline allowing the revelations to heighten the drama surrounding the characters. I enjoyed reading their story and look forward to reading more.

I received a copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Lei Doyle · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a short and welcome surprise. It was packed full of competition, rivalries and possession. It was hard to put down. That ending killed me.