What happens when you are asked to give up what you love? When you are forced to end your career?Born to Run is about Noah Laurent, a secondary character in the Counterpoints series -a top race driver who is asked to leave his team at the end of the series.Noah is cold blooded, brutally honest and just doesn’t care about anything and anyone. He’s made his way up the ladder all by himself. He’s … himself. He’s well known for his outbursts with the press and in the boxes. But he’s also an ace, a top driver.
And just when he thinks he’s done fighting, he meets someone that will get him back on track…. literally.
Reading the Counterpoints series is not necessary but would help understand better the character.
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I was pulled in from the beginning and hearing Vera’s story is so empowering. Noah and Christopher had me cracking up with their antics and I enjoyed seeing them stand their ground and wholeheartedly support individuals they believe in. It’s not often you come across a race car driving story and this novella did not disappoint, the storyline held strong throughout and we’re given details in all the right places without it being overkill. This is part of the Counterpoints Series but you can easily enjoy this story without feeling lost and out of place with the characters. I highly recommend you one click your copy now and bump this book to the top of your TBR list.
A fabulous page turner!!
Aww I absolutely loved this book which was filled with laughs, hot sexiness, sass, tears, frustration and lots of love! It was great seeing another side to Noah and for him to meet his match in Vera. A lovely side story to the Counterpoints series. Can’t wait for what Laura gives us next.
I loved this book, even though I read it out of sequence with the rest of the series. It was really easy to read as a standalone.
The need for speed is in their blood, and they do it their way, and at any costs to get the point across.
Noah is the bad boy of motor racing, he don’t give two shits what people think of him. Booted from racing to become an instructor and man does he have a special interest in one of the student’s. She’s better than the men he’s teaching, but the industry is wrong on so many levels.
Vera is up against the odds, she knows it and so does her instructor Noah. But with Noah at least he’s always been upfront with her, he knows she’s got what it takes, but it’s a mans sport.
Can she prove to the rest of the racing world she deserves her spot on that podium?
Will they speed on as a duo? Or will it all go horribly wrong?
Born To Run, A Counterpoints Series Novella by Laura Rossi.
I didn’t know what to expect from this novella, but I was pleasantly surprised by the storyline, and it’s twist and turns. It was bittersweet to read about Christopher and Isabella, and not get more of them! But I feel in love with Noah and Vera!
The author kept Noah true to himself, and acted like the asshole he was in Counterpoints Series, were we first meet him. But now we get to pick his brain, take a look behind the scene, pop the hood (pun intended),so to speak. And we get to know Noah. The real Noah. And then we get to know that he actually has self insight..and knows when he is doing something…stupid. But it’s a couple of years later, and it seems like he has grown up, mature a bit. Which makes him a total hottie!
“I was a woman, my balls were hidden, but they were there.” -Vera
Vera Evans, strong and beautiful. Full of sass and determination!
The author keeps true to her writing style, and is great at giving the characters depth and soul!
-Stina, Book Haven Book Blog.
Noah and Vera , what a beautiful and inspiring story!
I am new to Laura and her way with words and I must say I loved her characters and story telling !
Noah is our formula driver that had been forced into retirement for his antics and attitude . He now is a instructor for the world of racing .
Vera , she is talented , driven and sassy. She has worked hard to succeed in a man’s world and has been the butt of many jokes but now she has a chance . She is being trained by one of the driving worlds best instructors. Noah may be reluctant in the beginning but once he sees the talent and power that Vera holds he knows without a doubt that she can pull ahead in this business .
You know that the attraction is there but you want Vera to have it all ! Noah also wants that for her but this journey will be rocky and take many turns !
Loved their story!
~~Michele McMullen ~~
Although a novella, this book packs a punch and I absolutely loved the fact that the female lead character was not only the star of the show, she was a young woman full of grit and determination to make it, in this Car Racing Man’s World!! Noah is a man you either love or hate, and i loved him. He said what he meant and took no crap, but underneath the exterior there was an amazing guy !!
Vera is taken on to train in the racing academy by Noah, ex (forced to retire) Champion Racing Driver, and its not long till its not only the tyres that are the hottest thing between them.
Noah is reluctant to train a woman, but he’s soon won over with her skills behind the wheel. Not only does he boost her confidence, he ingrains the tools she will need to survive this male chauvinistic world, and the way it will drive her confidence in herself into the ground.
I really enjoyed this book, and its felt so much more than a novella, it doesn’t lack depth or bones to the story and i felt nothing was cut short in it. Their growing relationship was so easily believable, even when she felt abandoned by Noah, she realised he was doing it to make her stronger. When her dreams seem to be coming true, Noah Steps back not wanting to hinder her rise, but there comes a time when he just melted my heart and stood up to all in the most amazing way!! Definitely a book you can read and thoroughly enjoy in a day with characters you will be left wanting so much more from !!!!
This is nothing like the story of Christopher but an extension of the antics and change of relationship between these two racers. Now that Noah is working for Christopher and still able to at least be a part of the racing world his focus has shifted to teaching. While he still has issues with the way things ended he now is using it to make his trainees the best. And now he has a woman wanting to train. Seeing Noah in this new light and the lengths he will go thru for his trainees is enlightening and refreshing.
I am loving this author and her unique style of writing a story and bringing it all to light. Her characters test you, the story revives you and when it’s all said and done you are glad you took the time. Great read.