THIS V-DAY CURL UP WITH A STEAMY NASCAR-THEMED ROMANCE NOVEL.

by Jani Ogglin (NWM Staff Writer)

For those of you who are spending the pseudo-holiday with a significant someone, good for you (line should be read sarcastically). For those of you who aren’t, might I suggest a bath, with a tall glass of anything and a hot NASCAR/Harlequin romance novel. OR you could F-that too and just buy a pint of Ben & Jerry’s and veg out to a DVR’d Lifetime movie. If you’re going for door #1 here are my 3 racy reccos…

HITTING THE BRAKES (by Ken Casper)
Since taking over PDQ Racing, widowed businessman and single dad Jim Latimer is out of his element. Truth is, Jim knows next to nothing about stock car racing. On the positive side, however, the new position means a lot more time with PDQ publicity rep Anita Wolcott.

TAILSPIN (by Michele Dunaway)
Personal trainer Terri Whalen breathes car exhaust fumes the way other people breathe air. Born and bred into a NASCAR family, Terri travels the race circuit and ensures the drivers are in great shape. Her rule: job first. Men always seem to want more than Terri can give…until she meets Max Harper.

SPEED BUMPS (Ken Casper)
Star NASCAR driver Gabby O'Farrell can't believe her mother is harping at her again. How many times does she have to say it? She's not going to help run the family's corporation. She's not shopping for a husband of the right pedigree. And there's no way she's ever going to give up racing!