THROTTLED - Lauren Asher

“𝑭𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒊𝒔 𝒏𝒐𝒕 𝒂𝒍𝒘𝒂𝒚𝒔 𝒂 𝒘𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒏𝒆𝒔𝒔. 𝑰𝒕’𝒔 𝒘𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒅𝒐 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒆𝒂𝒓 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒘𝒔 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒕𝒉.”

Goodreads rating - 3.84/5 
My rating - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5 

Book trope - Sports romance, Forbidden romance

In the high-octane world of Formula 1, where speed, ambition, and cutthroat competition rule the day, this novel takes readers on a thrilling ride through the lives of two unforgettable characters, Noah Slade and Maya Alatorre.
Noah Slade, a Formula 1 legend in the making, is the epitome of focus and ruthlessness, both on and off the track. With walls around him as high as the Grand Canyon, he seems unapproachable. However, when he becomes the new teammate of the protagonist's brother, readers are invited into the complex world of this enigmatic figure. The story hints at a layered character, a prince who wears the mask of a villain, promising a fascinating exploration of his inner struggles.
On the other side of this fast-paced narrative is Maya Alatorre, an ambitious post-graduate with whom Noah's life becomes intertwined. Their connection is electric, and yet, it's a forbidden temptation that threatens to disrupt the carefully constructed world of Formula 1 racing. Maya's ambition and the chaos she brings with her create an intriguing dynamic, setting the stage for a love story that is anything but conventional.
Its filled with tension, both on and off the racetrack. It speaks of a ticking time bomb, where one wrong move could lead to an explosive climax. The desire to "trip the wire" and "detonate together in passion and pain" promises readers a rollercoaster of emotions, leaving them eagerly anticipating how these characters' destinies will intertwine.