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Redline
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Expected 2 Jun 26A high-stakes Formula One romance about rivalry, proximity, and crossing the one line you can’t undo.
Rule one: don’t get involved with Formula One drivers.
Rule two: definitely don’t live with one.
Carter Hayes knows exactly what Formula One destroys.
She watched it take everything from her family once before, which is why moving onto the Valerio estate is supposed to be temporary. A deal. Nothing more. Her father gets a second chance as Dominic Valerio’s new head coach, and in return, Carter’s dream university is paid for. All she has to do is keep her head down, finish school, and stay far away from racing drama.
Dominic ruins that plan immediately.
He didn’t want her father as his coach.
He doesn’t want strangers in his home.
And he definitely doesn’t want a girl who sees through him faster than anyone ever has.
What starts as irritation turns into rivalry.
Rivalry turns into tension.
And tension becomes impossible to escape when they’re living only steps apart. Because the closer Carter gets to Dominic’s world, the more she realizes the real danger isn’t Formula One.
It’s crossing a line neither of them can come back from.
Some limits exist for a reason.
Others are meant to be pushed past the redline.
Rule one: don’t get involved with Formula One drivers.
Rule two: definitely don’t live with one.
Carter Hayes knows exactly what Formula One destroys.
She watched it take everything from her family once before, which is why moving onto the Valerio estate is supposed to be temporary. A deal. Nothing more. Her father gets a second chance as Dominic Valerio’s new head coach, and in return, Carter’s dream university is paid for. All she has to do is keep her head down, finish school, and stay far away from racing drama.
Dominic ruins that plan immediately.
He didn’t want her father as his coach.
He doesn’t want strangers in his home.
And he definitely doesn’t want a girl who sees through him faster than anyone ever has.
What starts as irritation turns into rivalry.
Rivalry turns into tension.
And tension becomes impossible to escape when they’re living only steps apart. Because the closer Carter gets to Dominic’s world, the more she realizes the real danger isn’t Formula One.
It’s crossing a line neither of them can come back from.
Some limits exist for a reason.
Others are meant to be pushed past the redline.
- GenresSports Romance
Expected publication June 2, 2026
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Amber Vant
10 books304 followersAmber Vant is an author specializing in romance, particularly Contemporary Romance and New Adult novels.
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May 27, 2026
3.5 🌟
This had such a strong setup and I really liked the bones of it. Carter was sharp, grounded, and easy to root for, and the F1 backdrop actually added to the story instead of just being there for vibes. Some moments really landed for me, especially the beach race, the bowling alley ghost appearance, and that final crash chapter.
But the pacing felt uneven. Emotional moments kept getting cut short before they could fully hit, and some of the banter felt a little too performed. Dominic’s arc also kept swinging between compelling and too dramatic.
This had such a strong setup and I really liked the bones of it. Carter was sharp, grounded, and easy to root for, and the F1 backdrop actually added to the story instead of just being there for vibes. Some moments really landed for me, especially the beach race, the bowling alley ghost appearance, and that final crash chapter.
But the pacing felt uneven. Emotional moments kept getting cut short before they could fully hit, and some of the banter felt a little too performed. Dominic’s arc also kept swinging between compelling and too dramatic.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 24, 2026
3.5 ⭐️
Dang Amber, you giving me this end for now ? 😭 it’s just Carter’s dad all over again
One side note: the sport could have been more present throughout the book and not just background noise until the end , and even in the end could’ve gone into more depth
Dang Amber, you giving me this end for now ? 😭 it’s just Carter’s dad all over again
One side note: the sport could have been more present throughout the book and not just background noise until the end , and even in the end could’ve gone into more depth
Review of advance copy
I am absolutely OBSESSED with this book. 🏎️🔥 Redline had me hooked from page one and never let me breathe properly again. The tension in this book was unreal. Every interaction between Carter and Dominic felt like sparks flying off exposed wires, dangerous and impossible to look away from.
Carter was EVERYTHING. Strong, stubborn, sharp-tongued, emotionally guarded, and completely unwilling to let Dominic bulldoze his way through her life no matter how rich, talented, or frustratingly attractive he was. I loved that she never folded easily. She challenged him constantly and made him WORK for every crack in her walls. Female characters like her are my absolute weakness because she felt so real. Messy, resilient, angry, vulnerable underneath all the armour. I adored her.
And Dominic??? God. That man was such a disaster in the best way. Moody Formula One driver with control issues and emotional damage? Sign me UP. Watching him go from irritated and territorial to completely obsessed with Carter was insanely addictive. The jealousy, the tension, the constant push and pull between them while living under the same roof??? I was losing my mind every chapter.
The Formula One setting added so much intensity too. The pressure, the media attention, the danger surrounding the sport, the legacy hanging over both of them… it made everything feel bigger and sharper. You could practically hear engines roaring in the background of every emotionally charged scene. The racing world wasn’t just there for aesthetics either, it genuinely shaped the story and the characters in such a good way.
And the chemistry??? HELLO??? These two fought like they wanted to strangle each other and kiss each other at the exact same time. Every argument was dripping with tension. Every small moment felt loaded. The slow burn absolutely tortured me but in the best possible way because when they finally started giving in to everything between them it felt EARNED.
I also loved how emotional this story was underneath all the rivalry and attraction. Carter’s fears around Formula One and Dominic’s complicated relationship with his world gave the romance so much depth. It wasn’t just “hot racing guy falls in love.” It was two people carrying pain and expectations and slowly becoming each other’s safest place despite trying so hard not to.
This book felt fast, intense, emotional, and dangerously addictive. Like being strapped into the passenger seat of a car going way too fast and loving every second of it. Amber Vant absolutely nailed the balance between romance, angst, tension, and emotional payoff.
Five stars EASY. Carter and Dominic completely own me now. 🖤🏁✨
Carter was EVERYTHING. Strong, stubborn, sharp-tongued, emotionally guarded, and completely unwilling to let Dominic bulldoze his way through her life no matter how rich, talented, or frustratingly attractive he was. I loved that she never folded easily. She challenged him constantly and made him WORK for every crack in her walls. Female characters like her are my absolute weakness because she felt so real. Messy, resilient, angry, vulnerable underneath all the armour. I adored her.
And Dominic??? God. That man was such a disaster in the best way. Moody Formula One driver with control issues and emotional damage? Sign me UP. Watching him go from irritated and territorial to completely obsessed with Carter was insanely addictive. The jealousy, the tension, the constant push and pull between them while living under the same roof??? I was losing my mind every chapter.
The Formula One setting added so much intensity too. The pressure, the media attention, the danger surrounding the sport, the legacy hanging over both of them… it made everything feel bigger and sharper. You could practically hear engines roaring in the background of every emotionally charged scene. The racing world wasn’t just there for aesthetics either, it genuinely shaped the story and the characters in such a good way.
And the chemistry??? HELLO??? These two fought like they wanted to strangle each other and kiss each other at the exact same time. Every argument was dripping with tension. Every small moment felt loaded. The slow burn absolutely tortured me but in the best possible way because when they finally started giving in to everything between them it felt EARNED.
I also loved how emotional this story was underneath all the rivalry and attraction. Carter’s fears around Formula One and Dominic’s complicated relationship with his world gave the romance so much depth. It wasn’t just “hot racing guy falls in love.” It was two people carrying pain and expectations and slowly becoming each other’s safest place despite trying so hard not to.
This book felt fast, intense, emotional, and dangerously addictive. Like being strapped into the passenger seat of a car going way too fast and loving every second of it. Amber Vant absolutely nailed the balance between romance, angst, tension, and emotional payoff.
Five stars EASY. Carter and Dominic completely own me now. 🖤🏁✨
May 27, 2026
✨ ARC REVIEW ✨
📖 Redline by Amber Vant
Thank you to Amber Vant and Grey Promos for the ARC opportunity.
I am actually UNWELL after this ending because WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL WAS THAT CLIFFHANGER?!?!?! 😭🏎️💥
This book completely sucked me into the Formula One world from the very beginning. Dominic is the reckless young F1 driver everyone thinks has the talent to be legendary… if someone can get him under control first. Enter Carter’s father a former Formula One driver whose career is long behind him who gets hired to coach Dominic and help keep him disciplined. Part of the deal includes Carter’s university tuition being paid for, which means Carter and her father move onto the Valerio estate and straight into Dominic’s chaotic world.
And from the second these two meet?? TENSION.
Dominic is angry at the world, pushes everyone away, and acts like he doesn’t care about anyone besides himself. Carter is basically the only person who sees through all of it, and the more time they spend together, the more impossible it becomes for either of them to ignore what’s building between them. The chemistry, the arguments, the jealousy, the emotional walls… it was all SO addicting.
And then there’s the added tension with Dominic’s brother, which made everything even messier in the best way possible 👀
The drama in this book had me STRESSED in the best way. Secrets start coming out, emotions are running high, and by the end I was flipping pages so fast because I NEEDED answers. Instead Amber Vant decided to leave us emotionally destroyed with one of the most painful cliffhangers ever 😭
If you love:
🏎️ Formula One romance
🔥 enemies to lovers
🏠 living together / forced proximity
🖤 emotionally unavailable MMC
👀 brother tension
💥 angst & drama
❤️ messy complicated romance
📚 cliffhangers that ruin your peace
…this one will absolutely wreck you.
📖 Redline by Amber Vant
Thank you to Amber Vant and Grey Promos for the ARC opportunity.
I am actually UNWELL after this ending because WHAT THE ACTUAL HELL WAS THAT CLIFFHANGER?!?!?! 😭🏎️💥
This book completely sucked me into the Formula One world from the very beginning. Dominic is the reckless young F1 driver everyone thinks has the talent to be legendary… if someone can get him under control first. Enter Carter’s father a former Formula One driver whose career is long behind him who gets hired to coach Dominic and help keep him disciplined. Part of the deal includes Carter’s university tuition being paid for, which means Carter and her father move onto the Valerio estate and straight into Dominic’s chaotic world.
And from the second these two meet?? TENSION.
Dominic is angry at the world, pushes everyone away, and acts like he doesn’t care about anyone besides himself. Carter is basically the only person who sees through all of it, and the more time they spend together, the more impossible it becomes for either of them to ignore what’s building between them. The chemistry, the arguments, the jealousy, the emotional walls… it was all SO addicting.
And then there’s the added tension with Dominic’s brother, which made everything even messier in the best way possible 👀
The drama in this book had me STRESSED in the best way. Secrets start coming out, emotions are running high, and by the end I was flipping pages so fast because I NEEDED answers. Instead Amber Vant decided to leave us emotionally destroyed with one of the most painful cliffhangers ever 😭
If you love:
🏎️ Formula One romance
🔥 enemies to lovers
🏠 living together / forced proximity
🖤 emotionally unavailable MMC
👀 brother tension
💥 angst & drama
❤️ messy complicated romance
📚 cliffhangers that ruin your peace
…this one will absolutely wreck you.
May 22, 2026
ARC Review ✨
First I would like to say a big thank you to Amber for letting me be a part of this ARC Team!
Rate: 4/5⭐️
Spice: 2/5🌶️
What to expect when reading ;
-Sports Romance
-Bully Romance
-Enemies x Lovers
-Forced Proximity
This is book one of the Redline Duology Series! You get to follow Carter and Dominic! Carter is being uprooted with her dad in hopes this new job can be a fresh start for him. Dominic is a loose canon, a cocky F1 driver with no care of the consequences. She doesn’t want anything to do with drivers and he hates everything that has to do with her and her dad. When they finally started letting each other in will the secrets destroy them?
This book is full of intense, high stake moments that were giving!!! I could feel the hot, heated, chemistry in my bones. This was top tier mean, foreplay banter lol I think there was a perfect balance of the plot and racing aspect, for me especially with formula one related books that’s very important. I also love when a book can make me feel so many different emotions, this definitely did that, because like his Mom, what a beautiful moment. This book had me so hooked, and the way it left off, I can’t wait for book two to come out! I know the intensity that grows between these two is going to be crazy!
Fav Quote:
•”He’s just another engine. And every engine has a breaking point.”
•”If you’re that worried about the debt, you should probably know I’m a very expensive habit to keep, Shortcut.”
Make sure you get your copy of the book when it releases 🤍
#bookstagram #romance #review
First I would like to say a big thank you to Amber for letting me be a part of this ARC Team!
Rate: 4/5⭐️
Spice: 2/5🌶️
What to expect when reading ;
-Sports Romance
-Bully Romance
-Enemies x Lovers
-Forced Proximity
This is book one of the Redline Duology Series! You get to follow Carter and Dominic! Carter is being uprooted with her dad in hopes this new job can be a fresh start for him. Dominic is a loose canon, a cocky F1 driver with no care of the consequences. She doesn’t want anything to do with drivers and he hates everything that has to do with her and her dad. When they finally started letting each other in will the secrets destroy them?
This book is full of intense, high stake moments that were giving!!! I could feel the hot, heated, chemistry in my bones. This was top tier mean, foreplay banter lol I think there was a perfect balance of the plot and racing aspect, for me especially with formula one related books that’s very important. I also love when a book can make me feel so many different emotions, this definitely did that, because like his Mom, what a beautiful moment. This book had me so hooked, and the way it left off, I can’t wait for book two to come out! I know the intensity that grows between these two is going to be crazy!
Fav Quote:
•”He’s just another engine. And every engine has a breaking point.”
•”If you’re that worried about the debt, you should probably know I’m a very expensive habit to keep, Shortcut.”
Make sure you get your copy of the book when it releases 🤍
#bookstagram #romance #review
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy
4.5 stars
Redline was giving me serious Formula 1: Drive to Survive meets Gossip Girl vibes! High drama, rich people messiness, emotional chaos, and so much toxic tension, all taking place in the fast paced, high stakes world of Formula 1.
Carter and Dominic were literally dripping with tension and chemistry! They legit can't stand each other and I really felt it. Sometimes when enemies-to-lovers is listed as a trope, it lasts for like 20% of the book but there was some serious mean boy behaviour happening towards Carter (and her sweet dad) the entire book! Dominic is a prick. So many times I wanted to knock him out, but then he has like a few nice moments and I'm ready to jump ship. I would say this was a slow burn, with a blazing fire about half way through, and then it tapers back off.
Read if you love...
-true enemies to lovers
-high high tension and angst
-a hot formula 1 driver, but he bullies her
-a smart college girl, but her ex-Formula 1 driver dad is the bully's coach
-class differences (he's filthy rich and she's working at a diner)
-messy family dynamics
-drama and secrets
To the author: HOW DARE YOU WITH THAT ENDING!!! Ok so I know this is a duology, but COME ON!!! To leave us hanging on SEVERAL cliffs! RUUUDE!!! I am foaming at the mouth for the conclusion of this story, I immediately added book 2 - Overdrive - to my TBR. Luckily we only have to wait until August to get the rest of Carter + Dominic's story!
TYSM to Grey's Promos for this ARC in exchange for my honest review <3
Redline was giving me serious Formula 1: Drive to Survive meets Gossip Girl vibes! High drama, rich people messiness, emotional chaos, and so much toxic tension, all taking place in the fast paced, high stakes world of Formula 1.
Carter and Dominic were literally dripping with tension and chemistry! They legit can't stand each other and I really felt it. Sometimes when enemies-to-lovers is listed as a trope, it lasts for like 20% of the book but there was some serious mean boy behaviour happening towards Carter (and her sweet dad) the entire book! Dominic is a prick. So many times I wanted to knock him out, but then he has like a few nice moments and I'm ready to jump ship. I would say this was a slow burn, with a blazing fire about half way through, and then it tapers back off.
Read if you love...
-true enemies to lovers
-high high tension and angst
-a hot formula 1 driver, but he bullies her
-a smart college girl, but her ex-Formula 1 driver dad is the bully's coach
-class differences (he's filthy rich and she's working at a diner)
-messy family dynamics
-drama and secrets
To the author: HOW DARE YOU WITH THAT ENDING!!! Ok so I know this is a duology, but COME ON!!! To leave us hanging on SEVERAL cliffs! RUUUDE!!! I am foaming at the mouth for the conclusion of this story, I immediately added book 2 - Overdrive - to my TBR. Luckily we only have to wait until August to get the rest of Carter + Dominic's story!
TYSM to Grey's Promos for this ARC in exchange for my honest review <3
Review of advance copy received from Author
Redline (Book 1) l Amber Vant
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Well played, Amber Vant, well played...oh and rude (read on and you'll understand why)!!!
I honestly could not focus on anything until I finished this book. That's the pull you feel when you dive into this.
It's Carter v Dominic you guys...buckle up, this is not for the faint hearted.
You have a MMC that quite frankly is mean and a bully, toxic, emotionally damaged, so damaged, Daddy issues, the hugest ego with family drama for days!! BUT you get these small pockets where he can be so nice and sweet and caring, those moments where he lets his guard down and just be himself are some of the best...oh and he has huge amounts of sex appeal!! 😜
Carter is awesome! She is smart, sexy and sophisticated. She has been burnt by F1 in the past and through her Father lands herself right back in the heart of it!! The best part is she couldn't give a crap who Dominic is or how much money he has. She takes no shit from him - and it makes for some great banter 🥊
This book is as fast paced as being in an FI car- with each page turn, my heart beat was moving at the same pace of the book!! I just needed more and more. The intensity reached levels never experienced before.
If you love sports romance, sexual tension, yearning, a slow burn but not, enemies to lovers, the anti-hero!! High drama, so much drama and levels of intensity you've never experienced before then read this!!!
Oh and don't get me started on the cliffhanger - I need book #2 right this second.
Redline by Amber Vant releases June 2nd! Add to your TBR NOW!!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Well played, Amber Vant, well played...oh and rude (read on and you'll understand why)!!!
I honestly could not focus on anything until I finished this book. That's the pull you feel when you dive into this.
It's Carter v Dominic you guys...buckle up, this is not for the faint hearted.
You have a MMC that quite frankly is mean and a bully, toxic, emotionally damaged, so damaged, Daddy issues, the hugest ego with family drama for days!! BUT you get these small pockets where he can be so nice and sweet and caring, those moments where he lets his guard down and just be himself are some of the best...oh and he has huge amounts of sex appeal!! 😜
Carter is awesome! She is smart, sexy and sophisticated. She has been burnt by F1 in the past and through her Father lands herself right back in the heart of it!! The best part is she couldn't give a crap who Dominic is or how much money he has. She takes no shit from him - and it makes for some great banter 🥊
This book is as fast paced as being in an FI car- with each page turn, my heart beat was moving at the same pace of the book!! I just needed more and more. The intensity reached levels never experienced before.
If you love sports romance, sexual tension, yearning, a slow burn but not, enemies to lovers, the anti-hero!! High drama, so much drama and levels of intensity you've never experienced before then read this!!!
Oh and don't get me started on the cliffhanger - I need book #2 right this second.
Redline by Amber Vant releases June 2nd! Add to your TBR NOW!!
May 27, 2026
Amber. You really know how to write an angsty enemies-to-lovers romance because the amount of hot and cold moments in this book had me ready to throw my Kindle more than once. Every piece of tension, every push and pull, every moment where Dominic and Carter clearly wanted each other but refused to admit it? Agonizing in the best way possible. And then that ending? I’m still spiraling trying to figure out if everyone is okay because those last two surprises completely blindsided me.
Dominic. You are the definition of a man who “hates” everything that actually matters most to him. You hate how jealous and territorial Carter makes you, but secretly love that she’s the only one who can get under your skin. You hate the vulnerability, the tension, the chemistry, the way she challenges you at every turn, but you also crave it. You hate the fear of becoming your mother while still loving her through everything she’s facing. And honestly? Watching you fight against love while desperately wanting it at the same time was both infuriating and addicting. Now please stop getting in your own way.
Carter. Go off, honestly. Go off being stubborn and strong enough to never let Dominic fully win. Go off challenging him every chance you get and making him earn every second of your attention. Go off giving us all the small, intimate moments while still standing your ground and knowing exactly what you deserve. I loved how you pushed Dominic when he needed it and pulled away when he deserved it. And after that ending? I cannot wait to see what you do in book two.
I knew this was a duology, but I was not prepared for the way this book would end. Two massive surprises and absolutely no answers yet? Amber, you are killing me. But I already know I’ll be running to book two the second I can.
Dominic. You are the definition of a man who “hates” everything that actually matters most to him. You hate how jealous and territorial Carter makes you, but secretly love that she’s the only one who can get under your skin. You hate the vulnerability, the tension, the chemistry, the way she challenges you at every turn, but you also crave it. You hate the fear of becoming your mother while still loving her through everything she’s facing. And honestly? Watching you fight against love while desperately wanting it at the same time was both infuriating and addicting. Now please stop getting in your own way.
Carter. Go off, honestly. Go off being stubborn and strong enough to never let Dominic fully win. Go off challenging him every chance you get and making him earn every second of your attention. Go off giving us all the small, intimate moments while still standing your ground and knowing exactly what you deserve. I loved how you pushed Dominic when he needed it and pulled away when he deserved it. And after that ending? I cannot wait to see what you do in book two.
I knew this was a duology, but I was not prepared for the way this book would end. Two massive surprises and absolutely no answers yet? Amber, you are killing me. But I already know I’ll be running to book two the second I can.
May 27, 2026
This book had stakes as high as the sport of racing itself. I don’t often read f1 romances but this one was magnificent, a super intense plot, an mmc that you hate to love, and angry, lovesick banter that drives you crazy. Carter’s father is Dominic’s brand new racing instructor and she knows the risks of being in F1. They fight with each other 24/7 but it’s really just crushing in disguise. She can’t help being fascinated by him and has the inevitable “I can fix him” mentality for this bad boy. Dominic is an intense and complicated character. I’ll be honest I tried very hard not to like him because damn he seemed like such an arrogant ass, but what he truly is, is emotionally constipated and makes himself an ass to cope with it. Honestly after finding out his history, that I’m sure is only half of the story, and how scared he was of falling for Carter, I couldn’t not love him. This man may not show it but he needed Carter as much as he needed air. Their banter was intense and that “fuck it” moment when they both gave in to the sexual tension and their desires was worth the suffocating tension in the 150 pages before. They have this very on and off relationship, and it kept me on my toes. But those plot twists leading up to that brutal cliffhanger was freaking insane, I’m going mental right now. It was totally evil and now I cannot wait for what comes next. I give this a 4.5/5
Review of advance copy received from Author
Carter Hayes and her former F1 driver dad is struggling after a crash ended his carrier. Now they have a second chance with her dad getting a job as the head coach for the Valerio family's F1 driver Dominic Valerio, a young arrogant, man with ego larger than the sun, and that has a tendency to get under Carter's skin. But Dominic hides more than he seems, and some secrets are better left unknown.
I give this book 4 out of 5 ⭐️ only because with a enemies to lovers bully romance, i expected more direct bullying of the FMC. But, its an amazing story about how thin the line between love and hate really can be. The struggle between the two main characters is so frustrating and sad, and I just want to smack their little heads at times. Carter's sass and comebacks are so sharp, and she had a tendency to get under Dominics skin, just as he has a way to get under her skin.
Amazingly written, there is a clear picture of each character in the book, and the start of introduction to some that will be very interesting to read later on. Oh and the cliff hanger totally broke my heart, i just must read the next book!
I can recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a young enemies to lovers romance.
I give this book 4 out of 5 ⭐️ only because with a enemies to lovers bully romance, i expected more direct bullying of the FMC. But, its an amazing story about how thin the line between love and hate really can be. The struggle between the two main characters is so frustrating and sad, and I just want to smack their little heads at times. Carter's sass and comebacks are so sharp, and she had a tendency to get under Dominics skin, just as he has a way to get under her skin.
Amazingly written, there is a clear picture of each character in the book, and the start of introduction to some that will be very interesting to read later on. Oh and the cliff hanger totally broke my heart, i just must read the next book!
I can recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a young enemies to lovers romance.
May 29, 2026
Amber Vant’s Redline completely pulled me in from the very first chapter. The enemies-to-lovers dynamic was done so well — the tension, the banter, and the constant push and pull between the characters had me hooked the entire time. I loved how neither of them gave in easily, which made every softer moment feel earned and so much more satisfying.
The F1 setting added such an exciting edge to the story too. You could really feel the intensity, pressure, and adrenaline of the racing world, and it made the romance even more compelling. It wasn’t just background scenery — it genuinely shaped the characters and their relationships.
Dominic was probably my favorite part of the book. His stubbornness could be frustrating at times, but it also made his character arc incredibly rewarding. Watching him struggle with his emotions, his past, and the walls he put up added so much depth to the story. His storyline felt emotional and realistic, and seeing his growth throughout the book made me love him even more by the end.
Overall, Redline was the perfect mix of tension, romance, emotional growth, and fast-paced F1 drama. If you love enemies-to-lovers romances with strong chemistry and complex characters, this book is absolutely worth reading.
The F1 setting added such an exciting edge to the story too. You could really feel the intensity, pressure, and adrenaline of the racing world, and it made the romance even more compelling. It wasn’t just background scenery — it genuinely shaped the characters and their relationships.
Dominic was probably my favorite part of the book. His stubbornness could be frustrating at times, but it also made his character arc incredibly rewarding. Watching him struggle with his emotions, his past, and the walls he put up added so much depth to the story. His storyline felt emotional and realistic, and seeing his growth throughout the book made me love him even more by the end.
Overall, Redline was the perfect mix of tension, romance, emotional growth, and fast-paced F1 drama. If you love enemies-to-lovers romances with strong chemistry and complex characters, this book is absolutely worth reading.
May 25, 2026
I dont know why it’s taken me so long to read a formula one romance because I LOVE F1 and sports romances so it’s perfect!
A grumpy, arrogant broody F1 driver and a stubborn, strong FMC. What could be better?
Dominic can be such an a$$ but I love how Carter never backs down and holds her ground against him.
This was an emotional rollercoaster and the way these characters frustrated me sometimes only because you are just rooting so hard for them. And they’re so real. I loved having mcs that have these internal struggles and wars they’re fighting within themselves.
Are they a little toxic? Oh yeah. Was the tension and banter so good? YEAH. Finding someone they feel safe enough to try and start to be vulnerable with even tho it’s so out of their comfort zone was so well done.
ALSO loved seeing Carter have so much technical knowledge of the sport (we love women in motorsports)! All the bits with the racing made me so happy and was so well done.
The cliffhanger ending was just rude bc I wasn’t ready to stop reading and now I will be so impatiently waiting for book 2 of this duology!
A grumpy, arrogant broody F1 driver and a stubborn, strong FMC. What could be better?
Dominic can be such an a$$ but I love how Carter never backs down and holds her ground against him.
This was an emotional rollercoaster and the way these characters frustrated me sometimes only because you are just rooting so hard for them. And they’re so real. I loved having mcs that have these internal struggles and wars they’re fighting within themselves.
Are they a little toxic? Oh yeah. Was the tension and banter so good? YEAH. Finding someone they feel safe enough to try and start to be vulnerable with even tho it’s so out of their comfort zone was so well done.
ALSO loved seeing Carter have so much technical knowledge of the sport (we love women in motorsports)! All the bits with the racing made me so happy and was so well done.
The cliffhanger ending was just rude bc I wasn’t ready to stop reading and now I will be so impatiently waiting for book 2 of this duology!
Review of advance copy received from Author
*ARC Review*
Carter Hayes is the daughter of a disgraced ex-F1 driver who wants nothing to do with the world of racing. Dominic Valerio is the arrogant F1 driver her dad’s been hired to coach. Now Carter finds herself living on the Valerio estate. What could possibly go wrong?
I absolutely devoured this book in two days! While bully romance isn’t my favorite trope, Redline didn’t lean too heavily into the bullying side and focused more on enemies to lovers. The banter and absolute rage baiting between the two main characters produced sparks and electric chemistry. Were they toxic? Sure but I was here for it. F1 took a bit of a backseat in the story until the last quarter of the book and I wish it was a little more prominent. And that ending left me wanting more. Can’t wait until the second book comes out!
Thank you to Amber Vant and Grey’s Promo for allowing me to read an advanced copy. It was a privilege to be one of the first to read this!
Carter Hayes is the daughter of a disgraced ex-F1 driver who wants nothing to do with the world of racing. Dominic Valerio is the arrogant F1 driver her dad’s been hired to coach. Now Carter finds herself living on the Valerio estate. What could possibly go wrong?
I absolutely devoured this book in two days! While bully romance isn’t my favorite trope, Redline didn’t lean too heavily into the bullying side and focused more on enemies to lovers. The banter and absolute rage baiting between the two main characters produced sparks and electric chemistry. Were they toxic? Sure but I was here for it. F1 took a bit of a backseat in the story until the last quarter of the book and I wish it was a little more prominent. And that ending left me wanting more. Can’t wait until the second book comes out!
Thank you to Amber Vant and Grey’s Promo for allowing me to read an advanced copy. It was a privilege to be one of the first to read this!
Review of advance copy
ARC Review
4.5⭐️
Listen… I was HOOKED. Now I’m dying for the second book because I NEEEEEEED to know what happens next. The tension between these two main characters is INSANE. Dominic has the biggest chip on his shoulder and projects all of his pain onto Carter, who is completely uninterested in his crap at the beginning. She sees right through all of his BS and calls him out point blank.
I absolutely loved the chemistry and the push-and-pull between them. I typically prefer my main characters to be a little older (they’re 19 and 21), but honestly, I barely even noticed their ages while reading because I was so engrossed with their story from the very beginning.
I’m going to be stuck thinking about this book until the next one comes out because THAT ENDING 🤯
4.5⭐️
Listen… I was HOOKED. Now I’m dying for the second book because I NEEEEEEED to know what happens next. The tension between these two main characters is INSANE. Dominic has the biggest chip on his shoulder and projects all of his pain onto Carter, who is completely uninterested in his crap at the beginning. She sees right through all of his BS and calls him out point blank.
I absolutely loved the chemistry and the push-and-pull between them. I typically prefer my main characters to be a little older (they’re 19 and 21), but honestly, I barely even noticed their ages while reading because I was so engrossed with their story from the very beginning.
I’m going to be stuck thinking about this book until the next one comes out because THAT ENDING 🤯
Review of advance copy received from Author
Review advanced copy from author
🥇🏎 🏫💡🍔💵🐻🏁🏖️😎🌷💔 This story follows Dominic and Carter, who initially despise each other when Carter moves into his house with her father, who is set to coach him in his F1 Race. And Dominic hates that because he hates advice and help so that leads him to bully his coach daughter Carter simply because she doesn’t kneel before him like everyone else. But everything changes when he shows her why he like that and that’s when she see him differently from everyone else does , but then a shocking, non-literal bombshell dropped, ending on a cliffhanger that keeps me wondering what will happen next between them😊.
( Release Date : June 2, 2026)
🥇🏎 🏫💡🍔💵🐻🏁🏖️😎🌷💔 This story follows Dominic and Carter, who initially despise each other when Carter moves into his house with her father, who is set to coach him in his F1 Race. And Dominic hates that because he hates advice and help so that leads him to bully his coach daughter Carter simply because she doesn’t kneel before him like everyone else. But everything changes when he shows her why he like that and that’s when she see him differently from everyone else does , but then a shocking, non-literal bombshell dropped, ending on a cliffhanger that keeps me wondering what will happen next between them😊.
( Release Date : June 2, 2026)
Review of advance copy
3.5⭐️
Ok, so while I enjoyed the story of Carter our FMC and Dominic MMC , there's a lot going on, and I just feel like the F1 sport part of the story was on the back burner. While there was a lot of F1 talk, there wasn't much action of the sport.
That being said, Dominic's story of the reasons behind his arrogance was great. It was nice to see that softer side and for him to share it with Carter.
Carter tried to keep to her studies, tried to fight off the feelings she was developing for Dominic, but he kept wiggling himself in whether it be arrogantly or sincerely.
The sport side of the story showed up more towards the end, and leaving us on a cliff, just hangin 🤣
Ok, so while I enjoyed the story of Carter our FMC and Dominic MMC , there's a lot going on, and I just feel like the F1 sport part of the story was on the back burner. While there was a lot of F1 talk, there wasn't much action of the sport.
That being said, Dominic's story of the reasons behind his arrogance was great. It was nice to see that softer side and for him to share it with Carter.
Carter tried to keep to her studies, tried to fight off the feelings she was developing for Dominic, but he kept wiggling himself in whether it be arrogantly or sincerely.
The sport side of the story showed up more towards the end, and leaving us on a cliff, just hangin 🤣
Review of advance copy received from Author
You need this book in your life, period.
Dominic-arrogant, comes from money, player.
Dominic is a formula one driver. Carter shows up to live there because her father is going to be his new trainer. Dominic absolutely loathes Carter. Til she rips him apart and finds out the true reason why he is the way he is. He feels like a bunch of failing parts just ready to be broken. He realizes that if he doesn't stop doing what hes doing, hes going to lose everything and the girl who sees him for what he is-not what she sees.
Til one race and everything ends..
The second book needs to come out asap because what do you mean 😭😫
Dominic-arrogant, comes from money, player.
Dominic is a formula one driver. Carter shows up to live there because her father is going to be his new trainer. Dominic absolutely loathes Carter. Til she rips him apart and finds out the true reason why he is the way he is. He feels like a bunch of failing parts just ready to be broken. He realizes that if he doesn't stop doing what hes doing, hes going to lose everything and the girl who sees him for what he is-not what she sees.
Til one race and everything ends..
The second book needs to come out asap because what do you mean 😭😫
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
I haven’t read many F1 books and I have to say I loved this book. Read it in two sittings.
Carter’s father was a famous driver until his accident and then he lost everything. He was offered a job to coach a spoiled “kid” who thinks he doesn’t need the advice from someone who ruin their own career. Carter and Don were like oil and water but then chemistry is there and it is fizzling. Dom is such a jerk but you can see his good side come out even when he tries to hide it. The twist towards the end was wow and I don’t believe it is true. And the cliffhanger…wow!!! Can I get book 2 like now please lol.
Thank you so much for choosing me to get this ARC.
Carter’s father was a famous driver until his accident and then he lost everything. He was offered a job to coach a spoiled “kid” who thinks he doesn’t need the advice from someone who ruin their own career. Carter and Don were like oil and water but then chemistry is there and it is fizzling. Dom is such a jerk but you can see his good side come out even when he tries to hide it. The twist towards the end was wow and I don’t believe it is true. And the cliffhanger…wow!!! Can I get book 2 like now please lol.
Thank you so much for choosing me to get this ARC.
May 23, 2026
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ABSOLUTELY OBSESSED ! 🏎️💨
I was in desperate need of a top-tier F1 romance, and this completely delivered. From chapter one, I was hooked!
The Banter: Next level.
The Tension: Wonderfully spicy.
The Characters: I loved watching Dominic’s layers unfold as the story progressed.
Amber Vant did such an amazing job keeping me on my toes—there was a moment where I genuinely didn't know who I wanted Carter to end up with! And don't even get me started on that ending... That cliffhanger is absolutely cruel. 😭
I need book two ASAP!
I was in desperate need of a top-tier F1 romance, and this completely delivered. From chapter one, I was hooked!
The Banter: Next level.
The Tension: Wonderfully spicy.
The Characters: I loved watching Dominic’s layers unfold as the story progressed.
Amber Vant did such an amazing job keeping me on my toes—there was a moment where I genuinely didn't know who I wanted Carter to end up with! And don't even get me started on that ending... That cliffhanger is absolutely cruel. 😭
I need book two ASAP!
May 25, 2026
**ARC Read** This sounded like a great opportunity when I came across it and I’m so glad I signed up! Enemies to lovers is probably my favorite. That banter ultimately reaching a boiling point is so satisfying. It’s not as spicy as I would typically like. However, that doesn’t detract from the story at all! Dom’s personal/internal journey is well laid out. His dad is a piece of work and I’m surprised and yet not surprised about that stunt he pulled. Her mom popping back in is an interesting move. She sounds awful. Also, I cannot believe that ending! I need book 2 now!
May 28, 2026
3.75-4⭐️⭐️⭐️
This story I felt had a lot of good bones with it for me personally it just took it a minute to take off and draw me into to caring about the characters. Once I hit about 60 percent it def picked up and I was more into the story. I loved the FMC Carter she was a sassy fun time. The chemistry just didn’t click for me initially but as the story progressed and we started seeing growth in our mmc Dominic I really got more into their dynamic. They def had some sexual tension and angst between them. That crazy cliffhanger ending had me needing to know what’s happening.
This story I felt had a lot of good bones with it for me personally it just took it a minute to take off and draw me into to caring about the characters. Once I hit about 60 percent it def picked up and I was more into the story. I loved the FMC Carter she was a sassy fun time. The chemistry just didn’t click for me initially but as the story progressed and we started seeing growth in our mmc Dominic I really got more into their dynamic. They def had some sexual tension and angst between them. That crazy cliffhanger ending had me needing to know what’s happening.
May 22, 2026
Carter and Dominic have a chemistry since the start! I really enjoyed this F1 romance. We have Carter who is brought back into the F1 scene after her father gets a job to coach Dominic. He hates having her around and tries his best to stay away from her but he just can’t! We have some spice, angst ,a plot twist and a bit of a love triangle going on. We get left on a cliffhanger tho!!! Omg could not put it down! 4.5 stars!
Review of advance copy
Carter & Dominic
Formula 1 Romance
Enemies to Lovers
Bully Romance
Anti-Hero
Forced Proximity
Coach's Daughter
This is my first book by this author and I am obsessed!!!
From the very start, I was locked in!
The chemistry between these two is so freaking hot!!!
I love how the racing is the main part of the story, and goes quite in depth too, rather than being surface level and almost like a side plot to the romance.
I cannot wait for book 2 because that ending!!! 😱😱😱
Formula 1 Romance
Enemies to Lovers
Bully Romance
Anti-Hero
Forced Proximity
Coach's Daughter
This is my first book by this author and I am obsessed!!!
From the very start, I was locked in!
The chemistry between these two is so freaking hot!!!
I love how the racing is the main part of the story, and goes quite in depth too, rather than being surface level and almost like a side plot to the romance.
I cannot wait for book 2 because that ending!!! 😱😱😱
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Wait, wait… what do you mean it ends like this?! OMG, my blood is humming with excitement. I urgently need the next book because that ending completely messed with my head. He’s spiraling, losing his mind, and carrying so much pain that you can really feel it while reading. And the sudden pregnancy? I did not see that coming at all.Oh gosh, I’m literally stupefied by all of this. This story is intense, emotional, and so thrilling from start to finish.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Redline by Amber Vant was an okay read. Carter was my favourite character I found her to be smart and interesting. She was fiery and stood up for herself but also knew when to back off. Dominic, I had a lot of trouble with as whilst I know theres reasons behind his pain- the way he takes it out on people is ruthless and not in a good way in my opinion. I also would’ve love to have seen more of the F1/racing scene than we did. Overall it was an okay read.
Review of advance copy received from Author
3.5
I could not put this book down! The pacing, the story, the tension between all of the characters, etc. Everything was so well done. Carter and Dominic had strong chemistry, and the enemies-to-lovers story was so excellent and the best part! I wish we had dived a bit more in to Carter's past and Dominic's guarded personality.
That cliffhanger was equal parts shocking and a bit predictable. Need the next book ASAP. I loved the racing scenes in this as well!
I could not put this book down! The pacing, the story, the tension between all of the characters, etc. Everything was so well done. Carter and Dominic had strong chemistry, and the enemies-to-lovers story was so excellent and the best part! I wish we had dived a bit more in to Carter's past and Dominic's guarded personality.
That cliffhanger was equal parts shocking and a bit predictable. Need the next book ASAP. I loved the racing scenes in this as well!
May 27, 2026
Let the slow burning banter beeeeegin! OMG Amber Vant has done a NUMBER on my nerves! The bickering and arguing between Dominic and Carter is SO GOOD, you will keep coming back for more delicious suffering.
He’s a pro F1 driver, and she is the daughter of his coach, who wants nothing to do with him or his world. Yet somehow, they cannot stay away from each other.
The tension 10/10
The banter 10/10
The secret yearning 10/10
The attraction 100000/10
The ending though 🤯
He’s a pro F1 driver, and she is the daughter of his coach, who wants nothing to do with him or his world. Yet somehow, they cannot stay away from each other.
The tension 10/10
The banter 10/10
The secret yearning 10/10
The attraction 100000/10
The ending though 🤯
Review of advance copy received from Author
ARC Review :P
Overall fun read, but I wish the sport played more of roll throughout the storyline. It was brought up more in-depth at the end, but I feel like we needed more back story to the sport. This was my first formula one racing read and would love to have known more about it as I'm not familiar with the sport.
TROPES:
- Enemies to lovers
- Riverly
-Forced Proximity
- Found Family
- Possessive Romance
Overall fun read, but I wish the sport played more of roll throughout the storyline. It was brought up more in-depth at the end, but I feel like we needed more back story to the sport. This was my first formula one racing read and would love to have known more about it as I'm not familiar with the sport.
TROPES:
- Enemies to lovers
- Riverly
-Forced Proximity
- Found Family
- Possessive Romance
Review of advance copy
If you dont mind long chapters but a good story. Its for you. Even with the random parts that make no sense the underlining is great. There is more sand racing than formula 1 racing though so keep that in mind. He may be a f1 driver...but he is barely in one. The timeline gets a bit muddled towards the end. But that cliffhanger is shattering.
🌶 maybe .5
🌶 maybe .5
Review of advance copy received from Author
Well I’m a sucker for good tension and chemistry and “Redline” certainly delivered on both! This was a great enemies to lovers, bully, sports romance and my first by Amber Vant. This book is the first in a duology and now I need to read Book 2 because that cliffhanger!!! This book was a lot of fun to read, but very angst and emotional. Thank you to Grey’s Promotions for the ARC.
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