Fate, Fireworks, and Finish Lines by Marion De Ré: Book Review

 **ARC received for consideration. All opinions are my own. 

The Book

The race is on, but will they make it to the finish line?

Reporting on Formula 1 was not how I planned to spend my summer but life is full of unexpected twists.

Instead, this Chicago girl is thrown into the high-octane, glamorous world of F1, where danger lurks at every corner and the stakes are as high as the speeds on the track. My assignment? Follow Italian racing legend Elio Spinelli and uncover the man behind the wheel.

Elio is the media’s favorite playboy, with smoldering dark eyes, a wardrobe as sharp as his jawline, and a new woman in the tabloids every week.

From the moment we meet, he’s all charm and flirtation, turning his attention—and his devastating smile—on me. I’m determined to keep our relationship strictly professional, no matter how tempting he makes it.

But as I get more than a glimpse into his life, I discover a man far more complex than the headlines suggest. Someone generous, fiercely loyal and with a secret that shatters me to my core.

With every twist and turn, both on and off the track, my carefully guarded heart starts to race for him and I can’t ignore the sparks flying between us.

But if I let myself fall, what happens when summer ends? Can we ever cross the finish line together?

Fate, Fireworks & Finish Lines is part of the Season of Love series. All books are interconnected standalones and can be read in any order. Expect immersive adventures that transport you to vibrant locations, rich with sensory details and swoony moments.

The Author

Marion De Ré is an Amazon Bestelling author of closed-door romantic comedies with sass, swoonn and sizzle. She lives in the French countryside with her husband and adorable cat. You can expect all your beloved tropes in her writing as well as a good dose of humor and all the feels. When she's not reading or writing, you can probably find her on a plane to a far-away destination.

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Book Review

Fate, Fireworks, and Finish Lines is the fourth book in the Season of Love series. Each book in this series takes place in a different place and during a different season (this one being Summer in Italy), so while they are interconnected, they can easily be enjoyed as standalones or in any order. 

Oh my goodness. I have never seen even a snippet on an F1 race... but from this book alone, I feel like a fan. Marion did such a marvelous job of bringing readers into this world that I find myself absolutely wanting more. (Okay, I admit, I still may not watch a race, but more F1 romance? Yes, please! I am here for it!) It was definitely an exciting world, and I found myself enjoying it very much... but with a leading Italian MMC like Elio, how could you not be drawn in!? On the surface, he definitely seems a little bit cocky, but it absolutely works for him. As we get to know him better and see more beyond the confident, fearless surface... well, truly, it's impossible not to fall in love with him! The chemistry between him and Lucy is absolutely fantastic, and I found I couldn't get enough of them together. It was the perfect blend of humor and heart, with moments that both had me laughing out loud and feeling a little teary! There were some twists in this story that I wasn't expecting, and while I won't give anything away, you're going to want to experience it for yourself! I have to say too that the Italian summer setting made my millennial heart super nostalgic for the movies I loved when I was younger (When in Rome, The Lizzie McGuire Movie), which only made me love it that much more. I have not read a book from Marion that I didn't absolutely adore, but this one truly may be a new favorite! I loved it! 

Fate, Fireworks, and Finish Lines is a closed-door romance with kisses only. It does have minimal minor language. Please note that while the overall tone remains fairly light, there are mentions of loss of a parent and childhood cancer. 


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