Honestly put off reading The Fast Lane because I was so excited for it and KNEW I would love it. As always, Sharon Peterson does NOT disappoint!

Calling all rom com lovers, this is a must read for you this summer!!! The Fast Lane was a witty fun read that had me smiling from ear to ear and giggling at all the fun of this road trip. The side characters? Amazing. The relationship between Ali and Theo? Perfect. THE EPILOGUE?! I love love love an epilogue and this one was the SWEETEST.

The best thing about the characters in this book was that I could see myself fitting right into their family/being friends with all of them! They were realistic and funny and flawed and lovely. Every piece of their roadtrip was perfectly written and I couldn’t wait to see what other adventures our friends were going to get into! Ali was a perfect, mischievous, caring FMC. I love stories that are just happiness wrapped up in a book and that’s exactly how I felt about The Fast Lane!

Thank you NetGalley and Sharon Peterson for the ARC in exchange for my honest review!

read if you love…
friends to lovers
her teenage crush
epilepsy rep
the best written rom coms
brother’s best friend
road trips full of laughs and adventures
happily ever after

This is such a funny and sweet slow burn road trip romcom. Author Sharon sets the scenes, creates the jokes and makes us fall in love with her delightful characters. It’s all in the first person point of view of our FMC Alicia, who has epilepsy. She is a queen of a pranking and has been in love with neighbor Theo for most of her life. She is really the heart of this novel as she brings us all along on the (literal) trip. She is so mischievous and funny and clever – I adored her! Alicia is a lot though. She talks a lot (and probably very quickly😂) and generates ideas and plots and plans and manoeuvres. She’s absolutely fearless in terms of pranking people and giving them their comeuppance. She was just a tiny bit exhausting, though not for Theo...

Theo we only see through her eyes and he’s a little bit more opaque, but such a golden retriever. This is a closed door romance, and so author Sharon has to work hard to show us the chemistry and connection between these two as Theo slowly lets Amelia see how he feels. It's all there though. She’s obtuse, of course, and this is where the complications lie. There is lots more, and so many running jokes - with a road trip, family wedding complete with Bridezilla, snarly pooch called Karen, an estranged brother, a secret child, a run for mayor… all neatly and hilariously resolved.

I’m giving this five stars because it’s just so cheery and warm. It’s Sarah Adams funny or Katherine Center without the heartbreak. Just fabulous!

Thank you NetGalley, Sharon M. Peterson and Bookouture for the ARC. Opinions are my own.

I loved this book so much. The story is entertaining and funny, it made me laugh and tear up and had me rooting for Ali and Theo from the start! Ali might just be one of my favorite characters of all time. I loved how she was the queen of revenge, never ever backing down and caring so much for the people she loved. And Theo is just the perfect book-boyfriend. I also loved the quirky supporting characters like Mack and Ali's internet famous mom - I would love to see those candles.
I finished the book in one day and then I went one to read "The Fake Out" by the same author because I wanted to spend more time with the ficional people of Two Harts

I really loved The Fast Lane. It was so funny that I laughed out loud several times. But I liked that tougher subjects were also a part of the story.
Alis relationship with Theo but also her relationship with her family (especially her brothers) were so nice to read about.
The epilepsy rep made the book different and extra interesting.
This is my second book by Sharon M. Peterson, and it definitely won't be my last.

Thank you so much to Netgalley and Bookouture for the opportunity to read this book.

This was the cutest book with a few of my favorite tropes (brother’s best friend, childhood friends to lovers, forced proximity) and I was smiling throughout the entire story!

I loved Ali and Theo’s relationship from the start, but even if they hadn’t hooked me, I probably would have kept reading anyways because Mack and Karen are a vibe.

The spice level was 🫑, not 🌶️, which is typically not my favorite, but I was so charmed by this book’s humor, Ali finding her bravery despite her illness, and the bond between Ali, Theo, and her brothers that it honestly didn’t matter to me!

Thank you to NetGalley and Bookouture for this eARC!

Will these friends ever turn to lovers?

This follow the journey of Ali and Theo, who have been friends for their entire lives. Ali has had feelings for Theo basically her entire life and this books follows the journey of them travels across the country for a wedding. Will Ali find out if Theo has feeling for her as well, or will this road trip end awkwardly?

Thank you NetGalley for the Arc!

A road trip romance! Ali has been in love with Theo since forever but he told her he didn't feel the same and so she moved on- sort of. And now they're in a car together driving from Texas to Portland for a wedding. It's a fast funny read with good banter and characters. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. Would make a good book for- wait for it- travel.

The Fast Lane is a wonderful captivating and often laugh out loud read.
Ali having loved Theo her brothers best friend for ever and when 16 going to his dorm at college to tell him how she felt even writing a poem for him she was devastated and embarrassed when he told her gently he didn’t feel the same and only saw him as his friends little sister.
Now going to attend her brother’s wedding in Portland Oregon she is having to travel there with Theo from Dallas as there’s no room in her family’s car. Despite being in a long relationship that is now over she’s never gotten over Theo so is dreading the journey.
From the start of the journey Theo appears to be flirting with her even occasionally holding her hand in the car, Ali is totally confused and doesn’t dare hope it means anything. The journey is eventful and with some very funny scenes.
A lovely feel good romance with a great cast of characters young and old that had me giving a big happy sigh at the finale.
My thanks to net galley and publisher for the opportunity to review this book honestly

"Fast Lane" by Sharon M. Peterson is like a rollercoaster ride through the craziness of life. It's all about how people deal with the ups and downs of chasing their dreams in a world that never slows down. The cool part? It's not just about the hustle – there's plenty of juicy romance mixed in too. You'll get hooked on the characters and their messy love lives, but it's all super relatable. Peterson nails the whole "love in the fast lane" thing, showing how it can be both exciting and challenging. So, if you're up for a wild ride with a side of heart-fluttering romance, this book's your jam.

I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher via Net Galley.

What a sweet romance. It really is a family road trip/wedding story. Ali and Theo are childhood friends. She has had a crush on him for years, but he let her down easy when she was 16. They are just friends now. Except she still kinda has a crush. And they have to drive from Texas to Oregon for a family wedding. Their story is just sweet and like a hug. The supporting characters are gold though. Top notch dialogue. It is told from Ali’s POV (except the epilogue) and she was a little hard for me to get into. She is 27 but a very young 27. But once you read her story, it makes sense why she is the way she is. Very enjoyable, I read an ARC.

4.5⭐️ I really enjoyed this book and read it all in a day! The book felt well paced, jumped right into the action, and revealed parts of the back story as things unfolded rather than all at once which was nice.

The flirting and chemistry between Ali and Theo was great, and seeing them finally confess to each other was great (Ali is so brave and I wish I was more like her!!).

I do wish we got to see a few first-hand flashbacks/feelings of their interactions as they were growing up rather than them talking about things in the past, but those small recountings were good.

Note: There are some deeper familial/health topics that get touched upon in this book, but I think it was executed well.

The mayor plot line was a little unexpected and felt a little out of character for her when it was first introduced, but maybe I just didn’t understand her fully and was surprised (but not in a bad way).

I loved loved !! This book❤️ I couldn’t put it down. I finished it in 4 hours and let me just say I can’t wait for a book about Abe because 😍😍😍😍 oh and her friend Ellie ❤️ such a cute Rom-com. I highly recommend for anyone looking for a cute , feel good love story ❤️

A huge thank you to NetGalley, bookouture and Sharon Peterson for the incredible opportunity to read and arc of her new book coming out June 19th,2024❤️
My review will be posted on : StoryGraph, Goodreads , Barnes and noble and Amazon ❤️

Sharon M. Peterson became a must-read author for me with the release of her first book, and The Fast Lane (her third) simply demonstrates to me that I make great decisions. This one has a tidy handful of classic romance tropes with some fun twists to keep it fresh, a main couple that are super relatable and easy to connect with/root for, a supporting cast that is utterly charming and hilarious, and there's even a brief but spectacular cameo from a beloved character from a previous book. I swooned, I gasped, I giggled and kicked my little feet. All in all, a truly top-shelf reading experience. I'm ready for more, Sharon M. Peterson!

Sharon M Peterson is quickly becoming one of my must-read authors! I fell in love with her work in The Do-Over but this book, The Fast Lane could not have been more perfect. This book really had it all; I laughed, I worried, I cried, I swooned. I can’t wait to read more by her.

“The Fast Lane” was such a cute, sweet read, and I’m always such a sucker for a good brother’s best friend romance <3 All of the side characters were the best, especially Mack & Karen, and I’d definitely recommend this if you want your heart to feel good & happy things.

A fun, brothers bestie, forced proximity, and the ultimate scheming family and friends for when Theo and Ali would get together. This was a faced paced fun read, following along as Ali and Theo road trip from a small town in Texas to Portland, OR for the wedding of one of her brothers. The adventures (the 'retreat and spa') they have, and the family they run into along the way (Hallie of course stole the show), and the feelings they've both been fighting for far too long made for such a fun story. For the years of pining though, I was anticipating a bit more depth/chemistry, even though the two of them were truly inevitable, and everyone knew it. The epilogue was positively perfect, and now I need to go back and read Mae and Chris's book!



Thank you Netgalley and Bookouture for the ARC in exchange for my review!

Read The Fast Lane immediately if you're looking for:

🍬SUPER SWEETNESS - a super sweet story but also sweet romance. There is zero spice in this book, the romance consists of lingering looks, hand holding, thigh touching and kissing.
💪STRONG FEMALE PROTAGONIST - Ali was such a great character. She was so strong and feisty!
🍭SWEET TROPES - friends to lovers and brother's best friend.
🍫SWEET LOVE INTEREST - Theo was such a decent, sweet and kind guy!
😌LOW STAKES - the stakes and tension are super low and the conflict is minimal which makes this a really easy chill read.
🏡BIG FAMILY - so many brothers and in-laws and this book featured FOUR generations!
🎭FAMILY DRAMA - but nothing too dramatic or traumatic.
👯‍♀️GREAT SIDE CHARACTERS - there are SO MANY great characters in this book! I loved Mack and had a huuuuge fictiony crush on ABE! Sorry, I know we were meant to be all over Theo (who was truly LOVELY) but ABE!!!
⚡️EPILEPSY REP - I love when books raise awareness in this way!
🚗 ROAD TRIP!! - Honestly one of my fave tropes ever!!

The Fast Lane was such a fun, easy and chill read.

A perfect read for those who like their romance sweet and their stakes low.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the ARC. 💞💞💞

Review to come…

Cove is so good.
Description has me hooked.
New author to me.

Thanks NetGalley for the ARC

Thank you to NetGalley and Sharon M. Peterson for this arc!
Plus all the beautiful publishers behind it as well!!

Release Date: June 19th

This is one you need to mark on your calendar, guys!!

He's the only one able to take her to her brother's wedding, and he happens to be his brother's best friend and the guy she's been in love with most of her life.

This book was 100% Swoon-worthy.

Ali is a fierce, independent, tell-it-how-she-sees-it woman. I loved reading her character development; she was so easy to relate to. She was also utterly hilarious, which made the reading experience so enjoyable.

Theo was as loyal as they come, one of the most reliable character's I've ever read about. Plus, his soft spot for her baking (Banana choc chip muffins, anyone?) made me utterly obsessed with him from the start (Don't ask too many questions, aha).

This book was a light-hearted romance with beautiful character and relationship development. A little bit of family drama added well to the storyline.

The Fast Lane is bursting with heart and humor! Ali and Theo are endearing characters and I fell in love with them as they did with each other! Ali is devoted and fierce, she is hilarious and independent, and she has had a crush on Theo since she was a teenager. Theo is a loyal friend to Ali’s brothers, and he is as charming as any character I’ve ever met in a book! This is a road trip story that is engaging and heartfelt; it’s a novel about love, it is a book about family and reconciliation—and I loved it all! I received an advanced reader copy of this book from the publisher via Net Galley.