Before the Tires Cool

When a brilliant engineer meets a broken champion, sparks fly faster than the cars they race. Sophia Chen has fought for every inch of respect in the male-dominated world of professional racing. As a junior race engineer at Velocity Racing, she's proved her worth with data, determination, and a master's degree from MIT. What she hasn't proved is that she can handle the team's most impossible challenge yet. Dante Rossi was once unstoppable—a two-time world champion whose name was whispered with reverence in the racing world. But after a devastating crash that killed his best friend, he walked away from the sport he loved. Now, two years later, he's attempting the ultimate comeback. And he needs an engineer brave enough to believe in him. From the moment they meet, the chemistry is undeniable. Sophia sees past the legendary driver to the wounded man beneath. Dante recognizes in her a kindred spirit—someone who refuses to let fear win. Together, they forge a partnership that transforms both the team and themselves. But loving someone in a sport where milliseconds mean everything and one mistake can cost everything? That's the most dangerous race of all. As they navigate hairpin turns at 200 miles per hour and even sharper curves of the heart, Sophia and Dante must answer the ultimate question: Can they build a love that survives the pressure, the scrutiny, and the very real possibility of loss? Perfect for readers who love: Emotionally rich sports romance Strong, intelligent heroines Wounded heroes finding redemption Workplace romance done right High-stakes passion Authentic technical details Guaranteed happily ever after Before the Tires Cool is a sweeping romance about courage, healing, and the choice to live fully—before the moment passes and the magic fades. Some fires never cool. Some loves race forever.