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Drive Me Crazy by Lizzy DentPublication Date: January 6, 2026
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pages: 368
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Source: G.P. Putnam's Sons, NetGalley
Genre: Contemporary, Formula 1, Romance, Sports Romance
Rating: ★★★★★
Sparks fly when an up-and-coming team principle and her new hot-shot driver—and former childhood crush—are forced to work together to save their careers and team in this deliciously winning Formula 1 romance.
Can they navigate the twists and turns of love without crashing and burning?
As one of the first female team principles in Formula 1, Chloe Coleman is determined to prove herself and transform her failing team from underdogs to champions. Nothing can ruin her strategy—except maybe the surprising new addition of a cocky, top-tier driver who’s lost his edge. And he just so happens to be her estranged childhood crush who still sends her heart racing.
Matt Warner needs a comeback. A former champion, he hasn’t won a race since the disastrous crash that landed his best friend and teammate in the hospital. If there’s a silver lining to this scandalous demotion, it’s his fierce and familiar new boss, Chloe. But as the competition heats up, so does an unexpected spark that turns dangerously and passionately hot. With the world watching and pressures of the season mounting, will their chemistry lead them to victory, or spin them out of control?
“A scorching, high-stakes romance set against the pulse-pounding backdrop of Formula 1.”
Drive Me Crazy is an irresistible blend of fierce ambition, unresolved history, and off-the-charts chemistry. Lizzy Dent delivers a swoon-worthy sports romance that perfectly balances emotional vulnerability with adrenaline-fueled tension.
Matt Warner, once a Formula 1 champion, is traded to a lower-ranked team without warning after a traumatic crash and media fallout that left his career—and confidence—shaken. Reeling from betrayal and guilt, he’s stunned to find that his new team is led by none other than Chloe Coleman, his childhood racing friend and now one of the few female team principals in F1. Their shared past through karting and F3 makes their reunion intense—and complicated.
Chloe had no idea Matt was being added to her team, and with only a few races left before the team might collapse under financial strain, the stakes couldn’t be higher. As they work to rebuild the team’s reputation and performance, old emotions and new desires collide. From charged moments in Mexico to secret nights at race tracks, Matt and Chloe push boundaries—professionally and personally.
What stands out is how Dent handles their growth. Matt’s emotional journey—from guilt and jealousy to healing and courage—makes him more than just a cocky driver. Chloe, strategic and resilient, carries the pressure of saving a legacy while guarding her heart. Their passion feels risky, raw, and real—whether it’s a late-night confession, a secret rendezvous, or a red-carpet reveal one year later.
The ending delivers everything a romance reader could want: a podium finish, personal redemption, and a quiet but meaningful happily-ever-after. And if you’re like me, you’ll finish this book hoping for Noah’s story next.
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About Lizzy Dent
Lizzy Dent (mis)spent her early twenties working in Scotland in hospitality. After years travelling the world making Music TV for MTV and Channel 4, and creating digital content for Cartoon Network, the BBC and ITV, she wrote three Young Adult novels as Rebecca Denton published in the UK. This is her debut adult novel. She’s an Australian, living in Austria, but hopes to return one day soon.
