Driven Women Series by Laralyn Doran

CJ LomaxPeople called me a fast woman—not because I slept around—because I broke men’s hearts on the racetrack when I beat them. While climbing up stock car’s highest level of racing, I learned three truths: Adrenaline was my drug of choice, wearing a pair of heels was a form of torture, and I didn’t have time for distractions—especially from men. I had one goal—a Cup Series contract—and it was within my reach. Until Grady McBane cut me off—sending me, and my dreams, into a tailspin... moreCJ LomaxPeople called me a fast woman—not because I slept around—because I broke men’s hearts on the racetrack when I beat them. While climbing up stock car’s highest level of racing, I learned three truths: Adrenaline was my drug of choice, wearing a pair of heels was a form of torture, and I didn’t have time for distractions—especially from men. I had one goal—a Cup Series contract—and it was within my reach. Until Grady McBane cut me off—sending me, and my dreams, into a tailspin. His damn smile, his charm, his talent… his touch. Damn hormones overrode my focus.Grady McBaneThe moment the beautiful, spitfire CJ Lomax tripped into my arms, it felt right. Then Karma stepped in and laughed—Redeeming my reputation meant ruining her dream. Even though I needed the contract to salvage my career, I found myself chasing her instead of racing her. Her focus, her sass, her grit…her passion. I wanted it—I want her.Could we cross the finish line without wrecking each other’s hearts?Strap in... it's a hell of a ride. less

Shattering glass ceilings…She needs a silent partner, not another man pulling the strings.He has everything—except a purpose.Will they invest in each other or be forced to choose between love and success?Harper MerrickStriking out on my own, challenging the patriarchy of the racing world, and having the proverbial balls to be a respected, female stock car team owner—I’m ready... moreShattering glass ceilings…She needs a silent partner, not another man pulling the strings.He has everything—except a purpose.Will they invest in each other or be forced to choose between love and success?Harper MerrickStriking out on my own, challenging the patriarchy of the racing world, and having the proverbial balls to be a respected, female stock car team owner—I’m ready.Resisting the tempting investor who is as irresistible as he is irritating? That’s an obstacle that may require a bit more of my Southern girl grit. I need his money for my new team, but I don’t have time for his interference—or the way he makes me feel.I’ve dealt with men like him before. But Cal McBane isn’t like any other man, and he’s proving to be my biggest challenge, yet.Cal McBaneI’ve been raised to follow in my father’s footsteps, but I’m dragging my feet down the path. Harper Merrick shows me a way to break free—it’ll only cost me a few million, a bit of my sanity, and my entire heart. Funding her new venture is a no-brainer—falling for the clever blonde is a surprising dividend.Now we’re both invested—and it’s not just the money at stake.When the team is in jeopardy, and questions are raised that could destroy Harper, will we walk away from love to save the business?Or will we fight together and profit from a partnership no one can wreck? less

Mia St. JamesMen want me. I rev their engines.No, really, it's my job to make their cars go faster.Some say I'm the perfect woman—but not Gus Quinlan.In college, I knew not to lose my heart to him. Yet, he still managed to break it.Years later, he helps me land a dream job with a women-led race team.He even invites me to be his roommate—that's how far in the "friend zone" I am.Until he kisses me and promises I'm more... moreMia St. JamesMen want me. I rev their engines.No, really, it's my job to make their cars go faster.Some say I'm the perfect woman—but not Gus Quinlan.In college, I knew not to lose my heart to him. Yet, he still managed to break it.Years later, he helps me land a dream job with a women-led race team.He even invites me to be his roommate—that's how far in the "friend zone" I am.Until he kisses me and promises I'm more.Some say I'm sharp, others say clever…but when it comes to Gus, I can be such a fool. Is my heart strong enough to give him a second chance when the smart thing to do is to leave him in the rearview mirror?Gus QuinlanIn my life, I have women I date and friends who are women…and then there is Mia St. James.She crashes into my well-constructed world with the sweetness I rememberand a new sexy confidence that has me spinning my wheels.My friends warn me not to cross that line.Until we're on a romantic beach under the moonlight, and…come on—I couldn't not kiss her.When forced to relive a trauma, I misread the data and destroy our bond. I can rebuild a hundred-thousand-dollar engine…but how do I repair us? less