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The Mavens #2

Heartbreaker

Get ready to race with the Mavens... Heartbreaker is coming August 6!

A grumpy sunshine, rivals-to-lovers monster truck romance between a bad-boy former IndyCar driver who needs to reform his image, and the undercover spy assigned to figure out who is sabotaging him!


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Published August 6, 2026

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Morgan Elizabeth

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Morgan is a born and raised Jersey girl, living there with her two boys, toddler daughter, and mechanic husband. She’s addicted to iced espresso, barbecue chips, and Starburst jellybeans. She usually has headphones on, listening to some spicy audiobook or Taylor Swift. There is rarely an in between.



Writing has been her calling for as long as she can remember. There’s a framed ‘page one’ of a book she wrote at seven hanging in her childhood home to prove the point. Her entire life she’s crafted stories in her mind, begging to be released but it wasn’t until recently she finally gave them the reigns.

I’m so grateful you’ve agreed to take this journey with me.

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Profile Image for joni ౨ৎ.
573 reviews588 followers
August 20, 2026
𐙚⋆°。⋆♡ ── 4.85 stars
wow these back to back amazing reads is doing amazing things for my mental health 🙂‍↕️

can always trust morgan to give me a feel good book that'll have me OBSESSED!!!!! full rtc asap!!!

roman & lana foreverrrrrrr

thank you sm team morgan for the eARC

𐙚⋆°。⋆♡ ── pre-read
i ADORED maneater soso much and im delighted to read this one!! i'm already 30% through and thoroughly obsessed with lana & roman 🥹💜 i forgot how much morgan's writing brings a smile to my face and just makes me feel so good! her stories are full of joy and whimsy <3


started aug 19
finished aug 21
Profile Image for charisse ♡.
644 reviews79 followers
August 19, 2026
˗ˏˋ 5 stars ⟡ ݁₊ .

i loveee morgan's writing so so much! completely obsessed with lana & roman! they're soo cute together, also the banter between those two was soo good! i neeed more of them so bad..

reading the author's note and like i just loved how lana wasnt a girly girl and isn't fixed into a gender stereotype makes her so much cooler! and i loved how she was essentially a role model for girls wanting to work in a male dominated field! my #1 girlboss

⤷ thank you to the author, morgan elizabeth, and house of hearts lit for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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₊˚⊹♡ pre-read ♡⊹˚₊ ↴
ahhh i LOVED maneater soo soo much and the fact that i got this ARC??!! no one talk to me!
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571 reviews147 followers
August 9, 2026
Thank you to House of Hearts Lit for giving me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This might actually be my favorite Morgan Elizabeth book! It was so so good and the banter, chemistry and tension between Lana and Roman is amazing! The way this man loves her and is always there for her just made me love him so so much more.

Tropes:
• enemies to lovers
• sports romance
• grumpy × sunshine
Profile Image for Lauren (lololovesthings).
1,057 reviews96 followers
August 17, 2026
4.25 stars.

Another entry in The Mavens series, another winner for Morgan Elizabeth! I enjoyed "Heartbreaker" so much! Lana (FMC), a member of The Mavens, is investigating a series of sabotage incidents at Monster Smash, meaning she's infiltrating the organization and driving monster trucks while doing it as the only female driver on the circuit. Roman (MMC) is a former Indy car driver and one of the best drivers in Monster Smash. He has a bit of a reputation in the media and tabloids for being a "bad boy" and was recently expelled from Indy car racing. He's the one who is being repeatedly sabotaged. Lana and the Mavens have been hired to figure out who wants to take Rome out of the game. She and Rome have a rivalry going, all while being absolutely bonkersly head over heels for one another behind the scenes. I cannot recall reading a monster truck romance just yet, so that was fun and new for me! I loved all of the settings and scenes of competition, seeing how they prepare for races, all of the shenanigans featuring Lana's unicorn truck and Rome's big ram truck. These are such great characters! Rome and Lana both present themselves one way in public, but hide who they really are from almost everyone. The more they get to know one another, the more their masks slip, and they get to know the real people behind them. Rome presents himself as suave and cocky, hiding the person who has had to fight the "nepo baby" allegations every step of his career, someone who is a hard worker who wants to be taken seriously apart from his father's influence. Lana is a "chameleon" who can blend in to any and all situations, but at her core, she's really just a people pleaser who ignores her wants and wishes for everyone else. I also loved Lana being an inspiration for young girls who watch her drive trucks in a typically male-dominated job. So many feel-good moments when she meets young fans. Also adored watching her confidence grow, not just as a driver, but in exerting what she really wants. I loved the chemistry between Rome and Lana. They begin the book as adversaries, not *quite* enemies, but not quite friends. They each have a spidey-sense about one another that all is not exactly as it seems, and they would both be right about the other. They have incredible banter with one another that transitions into s3xual chemistry, which is off the charts good. I loved the spicy scenes between them! The suspense/mystery element is also intriguing as Lana and her partner try to figure out who is involved in sabotaging Rome. They have to stop whoever it is before they do permanent damage to someone. Everyone is a suspect until they aren't, and watching the Mavens' process in doing that was riveting and also funny at times. All in all, I think this book flowed really well, wasn't too long, and I had a blast reading it!

Thank you to Morgan Elizabeth and House of Hearts for the complimentary ARC of this book. All opinions are my own. I was not compensated for this review.
Profile Image for Megan Coggins.
810 reviews189 followers
August 1, 2026
Oh my god. Monster trucks.
Morgan Elizabeth always gives me something fun.

And it’s a unicorn monster truck. 🦄
Another Maven, secret girl spy, is on a new undercover mission.

Roman our rival monster truck driver and Indy car bad boy.
And someone is messing with him.

Romantic comedy suspense
Grumpy x sunshine vibes

I loved the girly tomboy rep.
Women in a man dominated sport rep.
Lana was great.


“Kissing Roman DeLuca is like racing, all adrenaline and instinct and speeding along, hoping to god nothing bad happens, and I already know it could be terribly addictive.”

ARC review ✨
Profile Image for The Bern Book.
205 reviews31 followers
August 6, 2026
Rating: ★★★★★
ARC Review: Yes
I received an advance copy of this book from House of Heart Lit in exchange for an honest review.
Release Date: August 4, 2026

Standalone or Series: Book 2 in a series of interconnected standalones (The Mavens #2)
POV: First Person, Dual
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Pacing: Medium
Third-Act Breakup: No
Spice Level: 🌶️🌶️🌶️
Cliffhanger: No
Reread-worthy: MORGAN’S BOOKS ARE ALWAYS REREAD WORTHY

Tropes:
✵Enemies to Lovers
✵Grumpy x Sunshine
✵Reformed Playboy
✵Hidden Identity

Synopsis: When bad-boy former IndyCar driver Roman steps into the world of Monster Smash to reform his image, a weird string of sabotages begin to happen. Enter The Mavens, a super secret team of spies hired to investigate. When Lana steps into the world of Monster Smash, the last thing she expects is to enjoy the world as much as she does. When her rivalry with Roman turns spicy, the two navigate the world together. But can Lana set aside her feelings to get the job done?

My Thoughts: Maneater is one of my favorite books of all time, so I was very eager for Heartbreaker. And once again, Morgan has knocked this one out of the park. Lana was such a bad ass FMC, and I loved watching her journey finding herself in this new world she stepped into. I loved Lana’s role as not only a spy, but also as she became a role model for women and girls everywhere who want to step into a male dominated field.

Roman had a lot of growth in this book. In the first few chapters, he was very much being presented as the bad boy, and I immediately saw many red flags. But over time, his walls came down and we got to know the true Roman. Once he came out of his shell, I fell in love with him. I loved his protective side when it came to Lana, and the way he gave her a safe space to find out who she really was. He encouraged her to keep going with Monster Smash and helped her realize that she could make a huge difference in this industry and for women in sports in general.

The banter between the two was on fire! I truly think Morgan Elizabeth does banter like no one else. She had me laughing out loud from the very beginning. Lana had such a quick tongue and I was constantly giggling at the things she said.

Definitely pick this one up! You do not need to read Maneater first to enjoy this story, but I highly recommend you do because it will give you a great overview of who The Mavens are.


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Profile Image for Courtney | romancereadswithcourt.
272 reviews135 followers
August 21, 2026
Okaaayyyy, Morgan!!!! Giving all the new age Charlie’s Angels vibes with this one.

Monster truck undercover spy girl + romantic suspense was so fun and different than anything I’ve read in 2026.

From their first interaction where he thought she was another fan girl - I was hooked. He was down so bad for her and I loved that she never let him off the hook.

As a mom raising girls, Lana’s spirit and determination are things I hope I can instill in them! To stay fearless and true to yourself 🥹🩷

Thank you Morgan and HOH for this early eARC. **these are my honest thoughts for an early copy of this book
Profile Image for Michellelovesreading.
1,782 reviews193 followers
August 6, 2026
This is a standalone romantic suspense . I will definitely be going back and read the first book Maneater. I loved this book so much and it had my favorite tropes.

💜Enemies to Lovers
🦄 Grumpy x Sunshine
💜 Forced Proximity
🦄 Sports Romance
💜 Romantic Suspense
🦄 She’s an undercover spy x he’s a reformed bad boy

Stars:⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Spice:🌶️🌶️🌶️
Profile Image for Melanie.
111 reviews10 followers
August 6, 2026
first monster truck driver romance??

I was able to ARC read this and it was a fun read and actually made me want to want to watch a monster truck race? I think Maneater is still my favorite of this series so far though. I wasn’t the biggest fan of the couple in this book, and I think the setup that the Mavens isn’t a forever job could’ve been worked on a little more. However monster truck drivers are still cool and I’m all for women dominating in formerly male dominating fields. As for the couple they were cute however I didn’t agree with Roman’s actions a lot of the time.

Thanks to Morgan Elizabeth and House of Hearts for the gifted copy — all opinions are my own. Heartbreaker is out today!
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450 reviews14 followers
August 1, 2026
“𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬, 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐚. 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭. 𝐍𝐨𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐦𝐲 𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. 𝐍𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐟 𝐈 𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡.”

I’m a huge fan of The Mavens as a concept - so I was very intrigued to read Heartbreaker. While the mmc wasn’t my favourite, I did thoroughly enjoy the monster truck vibes & being a woman in a male dominated field (relatable). As always, Morgan Elizabeth did deliver on the mystery aspect (and that’s what I was here for anyways). Very eager to see more books in The Mavens series - whilst also wondering if they still take applications?

the vibes ™:
- woman in male dominated field
- badass fmc
- mystery/suspense
- spice

I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review 💌
Profile Image for Anca A.
661 reviews72 followers
August 19, 2026
#Review: *Heartbreaker* - Morgan Elizabeth - ARC [18+]
4.7/5✨
3.5/5🌶️

Lana Carson had a new mission with the Mavens, which involved for her to be part of the monster truck competition as a driver. While doing so, she needed to find the one responsible for the incidents that have started happening - someone was sabotaging the drivers. What Lana didn't get in consideration was Roman DeLuca, who was also a driver himself, and also a quite insistent man when it came to gaining Lana's attention. Roman was supposed to stay away from scandals, because of everything that have happened in the past in Indy Racing and the reason why he was now present in the monster truck competition instead of being there. But can Roman stay away from problems when strage things were still happening around him and when Lana was present at every step of the way? Will Lana find the one who was causing all those sabotages?

I was sooo captivated by that whole banter which was going on between Lana and Roman! There was a palpable tension which was pulling them together as magnets and that made it hard for them to ignore one another. The chemistry between them was insane, for sure! I also liked following Lana's investigation, making my own assumptions when it came to the one who might be guilty of the sabotages, but of course that I was surprised by how everything turned out in the end.😂 The relationship between Lana and her investigating partner, Demi, was so much fun, loving her sarcastic way of being and how well they worked together in finding the bad guys. It was interesting to see Lana's fragile and indecisive side, being a little loss when it came to what she should do regarding her own life and happiness.

I loved this combination of mystery, suspense and romance, making it so easy to get captivated by the story and being so hard to stop from reading.

Thank youuu Morgan Elizabeth and House Of Hearts for accepting me for this amazing e-ARC!!😍

✨Tropes
▫️Rivals to Lovers
▫️Grumpy x Sunshine
▫️Forced Proximity
▫️Caretaking
▫️Sports Romance
▫️Romantic Suspense
▫️She's An Undercover Spy
▫️He's A Reformed Bad Boy
Profile Image for Amity Bailey.
471 reviews61 followers
August 1, 2026
I was so sucked in and captivated by this story & these characters!! Another absolute hit by Morgan Elizabeth!! Enemies to lovers, sports romance, grumpy x sunshine, and romantic suspense! This one had me loving every second!!

I absolutely love a story with a bad ass FMC & Lana is just that! She has spent her life changing to fit in & putting herself on the back burner. As a Maven (undercover) her new mission puts her as a woman in Monster Mash, driving a monster truck & competing with the boys. Roman is our bad boy pro racer, who has had some rough moments & Lana’s new mission is to help figure out who is creating all his problems.

Together these two have banter, chemistry, and absolute tension that has you wanting more & more from them!! The way he continues to show up for her & by her side, pushing her to be who she is & giving her a safe space to do what she loves, just tugged at my heartstrings!! Lana is just as lovable, seeing through his facade and noticing the real Roman underneath.

I absolutely loved seeing how much these two opened up together & just gave the comfort to be their true selves!! This entire book was fun, filled with hilarious moments, spice, and added suspense & twists that just made this one so hard to put down!! Highly recommend!!

Thank you Morgan Elizabeth & House of Hearts for this early copy!!
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471 reviews23 followers
August 6, 2026
thank you hambright pr for the arc!

never thought i'd find a romance about two monster truck drivers falling in love on my bingo card, but i’m glad i did. i had such a blast reading about lana and roman!! the monster truck and racing made for a fun and unique setting, and the undercover aspect added a bit of a thrill to the otherwise heartwarming and steamy romance that morgan is so known and loved for.

if you're in the mood for a romance unlike any you've read before, still with all the banter, heart and spice - this one's perfect!

- monster truck drivers
- grumpy x sunshine
- rivals to lovers
- undercover spy

4 stars
3.5 chilis
Profile Image for Ashley Patricia.
239 reviews13 followers
August 6, 2026
Let's go Mavens we have another assignment. 🩷

Not only is Morgan an "immediate read author" for me but when I seen the tropes for Heartbreaker I was swooning. A girl monster truck driver who is secretly a spy? HOW CAN YOU NOT WANT TO PICK THIS UP?!

Morgan did it again. She pulls you in and makes you so invested in not only the couple but her side characters. Lana & Roman were fun and spunky. She knows how to write these romantic suspense books. By the end of the book, I was like "YASSSS GIRL YOU GO".

✨️Thank you so much Morgan Elizabeth for the ARC. ✨️
Profile Image for Heather.
598 reviews20 followers
August 10, 2026
Monster truck romance is a sports genre I didn't know I needed in my life! This book was so fun and unique! I love the undercover spy aspect along with the underline mystery. Lana is such a baddie and I want to be her best friend! I love the banter between her and Rome! The chemistry, banter, heat was all there between these two. I love how comfortable these two were with each other and were able to just be who they are!

Thank you Morgan Elizabeth and House of Hearts Literary Services for an ARC of this book! I voluntarily read it and gave an honest review.
Profile Image for Kristen Abel.
41 reviews1 follower
August 13, 2026
I'm rarely surprised when I fall head over heels for a Morgan Elizabeth book, but I was a little worried the Monster Truck racing of it all would not catch my interest - boy was I wrong!
Lana and Roman are amazing, Roman is the reforming bad boy of all book lovers dreams and I love Lana's confidence and wit!
Profile Image for Kinley Cook.
279 reviews2 followers
August 25, 2026
I think this was a fun take on a type of sports romance I've never read before. I really like the concept of the Mavens through this series so I was excited to see Morgan write more in this series. This was well written and I really like the investigative storyline in it as well. I did find myself being a bit bored at some points but overall I'd say it kept my attention.


Rome was the type of MMC I typically gravitate to. I really enjoyed him and thought he was a good character for this setting. I definitely do think that some of his obsession with Lana truly shone through the pages at a lot of points, but I also don't feel like we got super deep with his character. I wouldn't say he was completely surface level, but I didn't feel super connected to his character. I think maybe because this isn't supposed to be some insanely deep rooted emotional story that it just lacked some depth to me. Overall I still enjoyed reading about him a lot, just didn't feel super connected to him.


Lana was great as well, but I think my feeling about Rome lacking some emotional depth also ran through with Lana. Maybe it's just the writing style that made it feel this way. I thought she was a really great character and I loved all of the banter that she had with Rome. I think that they were really good match for each other and they definitely had chemistry. I feel like everything was paced fairly well. Lana was a great addition to the Mavens series and I still really liked her, I just didn't fall in love with her.


SPOILER AHEAD BELOW:
I was about to see that in the end Lana ended up leaving the Mavens. It made sense for the story but considering that's what this series is completely about I felt like it didn't totally make sense for her to leave it considering she really loved that job. He didn't totally ruin it for me I just felt a little sad because it felt a little out of left field in the end.
!Ok spoiler is over now.!



The spice in this book was abundant and I have zero complaints on that factor. This also included my favorite microtrope of all time (aka when he comes in his pants) so that immediately bumped up my star rating. I was unaware that this book had included my favorite microtrope so that was the best surprise of all to see. I felt like all of these scenes were done really well and I really enjoyed that part of the book.



I'm curious to see where the rest of this series will go because the only other characters I'm aware of are the more behind the scenes investigator type. Considering these characters don't usually work on the front lines of investigation I'm curious to see if they will get their own story and if they do how it will pan out. I really liked the idea of this series so far and I'm excited to see where it goes!
Profile Image for Kristen Shipley.
83 reviews
August 9, 2026
Morgan Elizabeth delivered a story that was so much more than romance—it was about the masks we wear for the world and the courage it takes to finally let them fall.

Lana, an undercover investigator with The Mavens, is sent to Monster Smash to uncover who is behind the sabotage targeting Rome DeLuca. She’s used to changing herself to fit in, making herself smaller so she’ll be accepted, and being underestimated by the people around her. But underneath that carefully curated persona is a woman who knows exactly who she is, and I loved watching her find the confidence to stop hiding behind the version of herself she thought everyone wanted and find her true self.

Rome is dealing with his own carefully constructed image. After he's suspended from IndyCar racing, he’s determined to rehabilitate his reputation and prove he’s changed so he can return to the sport he loves. He’s built a cocky, bad-boy persona, but Lana sees through the facade almost immediately. His frustration, fear, and vulnerability made his journey just as compelling as Lana’s.

These two have chemistry and tension in spades. Rome deliberately pushes Lana’s buttons to keep his distance, leading to plenty of bickering and entertaining moments, but beneath all that friction is an undeniable connection. Rome is also a bit of a hothead, especially when his frustration and anger get the better of him, but Lana has a way of calming him that few others can. She sees beyond his anger and bravado, knows when to push him, and when to simply be there for him. Their dynamic made their connection even more compelling because they balanced each other so well.

What I appreciated most was the character growth. Lana and Rome are complicated characters with complex issues, insecurities, and defenses, and neither of them is magically fixed by falling in love. They have to confront the things holding them back, and I loved watching them grow individually while learning how to support and challenge each other.

Heartbreaker was a compelling romance filled with secrets, sabotage, chemistry, humor, and heart. Morgan Elizabeth created two characters who were easy to root for as they learned that they didn't have to keep performing for everyone else—and that sometimes the person who truly sees you is the one who helps you become the best version of yourself.
Profile Image for Katie Murphy.
1,147 reviews106 followers
August 8, 2026
I absolutely loved Maneater but Heartbreaker has my heart. If you are someone like me who grew up watching Charlie’s angels on repeat I highly recommend this book.

This is the second book of the Maven’s series and our leading lady is Lana and I am absolutely obsessed with her. Lana’s mission is that she is hired by the owner of Monster Smash to pose as a monster truck driver to figure out who wants to sabotage his drivers and events. This is where Lana meets our MMC Roman. After he was suspended from IndyCar for a year he has decided to lay low to improve his reputation but of course laying low doesn’t mean that he doesn’t want to stop driving and thus he returns to the place he started off with before IndyCar which is Monster Smash.

To say Lana left an impression on Roman would be an understatement. When the pair first meet he thought that she was just another fan but she wasn’t long putting him in his place noting that she is in fact a driver and not an obsessed fan, and oh that she cannot wait to battle it out with him for the title. Yeah that was definitely the moment knew he found his match.

Lana’s investigation involved her getting to know the drivers better to identify suspects but this also allowed her to gain a deeper understanding of Roman. He had a few negative reports from the media but Lana realised that these reports were fabricated or either set ups which she then concluded that Roman was probably key to this investigation.

As the pair started to her to know each other better the walls came down and this rival relationship started to develop into something even deeper. When they decided to give in to their relationship I loved that Lana was just as possessive over her man than Roman was over Lana. The pair were obsessed with each other so I wasn’t surprised of this at all.

Side note I know Demi who is Lana’s partner is a side character but she was absolutely iconic throughout. She gave Lana that push to enjoy herself and go after Roman 🤭

I don’t want to give to much away but overall I absolutely loved this book and I cannot wait for where the author will take us next in this world. Thank you to the author and house of hearts who provided this e-arc for my honest thoughts 💭
Profile Image for Daphne.
300 reviews1 follower
August 6, 2026
4,5⭐️

Morgan Elizabeth has done it again because I had so much fun reading Heartbreaker. Between the monster truck racing, the romantic suspense, the laugh out loud banter, and the chemistry between Lana and Roman, I was hooked from start to finish.

Lana is exactly the kind of heroine I love reading about. She's PI who is undercover as a talented monster truck driver thriving in a male dominated sport, fiercely independent, and completely unapologetic about who she is. One of my favorite aspects of her journey was watching her learn that she didn't have to choose between being tough and embracing her feminine side. Seeing her become more confident in every part of herself was incredibly empowering.

Roman was the perfect match for her. I loved how he constantly encouraged Lana to see herself the way he saw her: talented, capable, and someone who could genuinely make a difference for women in the sport. The way these two showed up for each other made me root for them even harder. Their rivals to lovers dynamic was packed with tension, chemistry, and some truly top-tier banter.

As someone who grew up loving Totally Spies!, this series feels like the perfect adult romance version of that concept. Every new clue had me changing my theories and the dynamics between the Mavens squad was amazing.

I also have to mention the interactions between Lana, Demi, and Roman because they were absolutely hilarious. Their dynamic brought so much humor and personality to the story and gave me some of my favorite moments in the book.

If you're looking for a unique sports romance with a badass FMC, a supportive hero, rivals-to-lovers tension, romantic suspense, and plenty of laughs, definitely pick this one up. The Mavens series just keeps getting better, and I already need the next book in my hands.
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453 reviews72 followers
August 7, 2026
5⭐️
Arc review

MORGAN WHAT WAS IN THIS!!!! This was addicting. This was chaos and it kept me on my toes!🤭

This was something so different and it kept me engaged the entire time. I have never read anything like this and I'm just.. wow😚🤌

Lana is such a BADDIE!!! A Maven girl(badass female investigator) who disguised herself as a Monster truck drive?! I dont need to say less. She seriously went in with one of the most insane jobs to find out who has been causing chaos and trying to wreck others lives/job. She went in find the bad guy but little did she know she would find the love of her life😛💅 Absolutely adored her character. She was constantly kicking butt and her banter with Roman was oh so delicious😏

As soon as Roman came in I knew he was a cocky guy🫣 But little did we know it was all an image he was trying to keep up. Instantly flirty with the new girl and trying to get on her good side. He took her banter back and man was down bad🙂‍↕️ What looked like a big head, was actually just a guy with a mushy heart. He was genuinely so sweet. Always helping Lana with her racing and helping her get better. Honestly such a man😭 The way he takes care of her melted my heart 🥹

I loved the mystery. I loved being on the edge of my seat and trying to find out who was causing chaos and being a menace. I loved all the characters and the vibes were just so freaking good😌

Their chemistry was 🔥🔥🔥. Had to dm Morgan cause I was just so giddy hehe.

Thank you Morgan for the earc🥰
Booksta- romance.with.bri
Profile Image for Karly Grimaldi.
158 reviews1 follower
August 8, 2026
This is the second book in the Mavens series but you don’t need to read the first in the series to read this one. Both can be read stand alone. The Mavens is a group of women PIs who each have their own specialty.

Lana’s specialty is the chameleon, she can blend in wherever, she is on assignment at Monster Smash as Heartbreaker - the only female driver in the current circuit. The Mavens are hired to see who has been messing with one of the Monster Truck drivers. Rome is a hot shot driver who is currently dealing with a series of events that don’t add up, someone is after him and he’s unsure of what to do. When Lana joins the circuit, Rome and all of the other drivers are confused as to how she got there, but Lana holds her own under all of their scrutiny.

Lana & Rome’s sexual tension jumps off the page from the first chapter despite both of their uncertainties. Their banter and quick give and take makes them both squirm with wonder but Rome can’t find out why Lana is there so she can’t get too close to Rome, or can she?

Another quick, cute, and spicy read from Morgan!

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443 reviews15 followers
August 26, 2026
OKAY. I absolutely love the Mavens series. I’ve been waiting or what seems like forever for a second book after absolutely devouring Maneater. And Morgan did not disappoint. This is probably my favorite book of Morgan’s, it was well worth the wait! Roman and Lana are everythinggggggg. The banter. The chemistry. The tension. The little sprinkle of suspense. I also loved that our MCs were monster truck drivers because I grew up going to Monster Jam and like… how freaking cool!? Roman gives off his bad boy vibes but it’s literally all for show and the man is down baddd for our girl. And Lana is just a badass. She also puts off this “gives zero f*cks” energy but I really think she just felt she had to to fit in with the guys. These two couldn’t fight their attraction for long and when they finally gave in, it made my heart so happy.

Thank you to Morgan and House of Hearts for an arc!

read if you love:
grumpy x sunshine, undercover FMC, romantic suspense, reformed playboy, monster truck romance, enemies to lovers, secret dating
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76 reviews5 followers
August 2, 2026
Lana is a private investigator whose next job is going undercover as a Monster Truck driver. Roman is a currently suspended IndyCar driver who is spending his one-year suspension back in the Monster Truck circuit. Lana and her partner, Demi, must figure out who is causing the issues that are targeting the Monster Smash drivers and Lana can’t let the bad boy, who is secretly not a bad boy, distract her from the mission.

I had a lot of fun reading Heartbreaker! I thought it would be hard to live up to Maneater but I think this was as good, if not a little bit better, in my eyes. Lana is so sweet, even when she’s standing up for herself to men, and I think Roman is someone who is just trying to do the best he can do with so many people in his ear trying to tell him what to do! The spice was hot and didn’t impede the plot. (Think dry humping, he cums in his pants, locker room and in a hotel room but up against the wall. 🥵) Morgan had me suspicious of everyone in or around Monster Smash for causing all the issues plaguing the drivers.

Thank you to Morgan Elizabeth for giving me a chance to advance review!!
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569 reviews10 followers
August 4, 2026
4.5⭐️
The moment monster trucks were mentioned in maneater i was praying we would get this book and it didn’t disappoint!!

I absolutely INHALED this book, it was such a fun time!

Roman is the definition of lover boy and down bad. He’s never been in a relationship but completely besotted with Lana from the moment he meets her.
He tells her from the start that he wants to get to know her and just adores her so much.
Lana is such a fun character! She’s completely different to what i expect and also such a badass!
Roman and Lana are so cute together and have amazing communication the whole way through

I say it every time but i LOVE how Morgan Elizabeth writes her characters and the way they solve problems without having an unnecessary breakup. Plenty of communication to talking everything through without over reacting!

I love this series so much and never want it to end!!

Thank you Rae & Morgan for the ARC🫶🏻
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890 reviews33 followers
August 18, 2026
3.75⭐️

i liked how lana became a big deal in a male-dominated sport and inspired all girls and women to be confident enough to like or do it too. i also loved those scenes where she stood up for herself whenever a guy belittled her. and i especially loved it when she met her first fan!

i didn't like roman at first, but i think he eventually grew on me. i did enjoy reading their banter, too. their relationship was cute, even if it was a little instalust-y. though, i did like that sometimes it felt like they had been together for months already and not just weeks.

also, i think it was pretty obvious who the saboteur was. i just wished the other suspects had more convincing motives so it wouldn't be so easy to guess and would make us question who it really was. but anyway, this was still such a cute read!
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629 reviews14 followers
August 11, 2026
4.5 ⭐️
Omg I devoured this book. The sabotage mystery around Roman was easy to guess, but still super fun. Lana and Roman’s chemistry was unreal. Their banter had me grinning nonstop. Roman acts like a flirty menace, but he’s actually a lover boy with a filthy mouth and a soft heart especially when it comes to Lana. I adored how he hyped her up constantly and always stood in her corner. And Lana was incredible. She was such a badass and I loved watching her put Roman in his place. They were perfect together. Great communication, great tension, just great everything. Also, Demi needs her own book immediately. That knocking on the door scene during the big reveal had me laughing so hard. Overall it was cute, funny, sweet, and such a good time.
Profile Image for Sheri Strba-Brozovich.
149 reviews
August 20, 2026
I took a chance on this one, and I’m SO glad I did. I went from knowing absolutely nothing about monster trucks to watching Monster Jam videos on YouTube at midnight. That’s how much this book sucked me in!

I already knew anything Morgan Elizabeth put out was going to be good, but this one was just SO much fun. It’s different, entertaining, spicy, and I couldn’t put it down.

Roman and Lana were PERFECTION. The chemistry, the banter, the tension… I loved every second of them. Add in the mystery, the monster trucks, and all the chaos, and this was such a fun ride.

Honestly, I love when a book gets me interested in something I never thought I’d care about, and Heartbreaker definitely did that.

5 stars. Absolutely loved this one!

Thanks for the ARC!
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96 reviews2 followers
August 21, 2026
Heartbreaker by @authormorganelizabeth !

5⭐️
Lots of Spice! 🌶️🔥

Lana is a spy with the mavens. She’s the chameleon, she can be anyone anywhere. She will blend in and solve the case while being a strong badass 💪 with a girly side 🎀💝

Roman is the hottttt bad boy that’s been suspended from Indy racing and buying his time at Monster Smash! 🏎️ Butttttt maybe he’s not so tough after all, baby boy falls so hard so fast 😍

Heartbreaker is the PERFECT mix of whodunnit with spice. Came for the spice, stayed to solve the case! 🔎🕵️🗂️

Thank you @houseofheartslit for this ARC!
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