Books like Aflame by Penelope Douglas

Aflame, the concluding book of the Fall Away series, follows a talented and sassy track athlete who has turned the tables on her rivals. Against a backdrop of speed, competition, and high stakes, she confronts a powerful hero who once claimed the track. As victories echo and new allies emerge, she must navigate intense emotions, second chances, and a rising win‑or‑lose rivalry that keeps her on edge and in the spotlight. The novel explores the rush of competitive racing, the drama of an intimidating hero, and the complexity of a relationship that swings from enemies to lovers, all wrapped in a contemporary, new‑adult setting with quick wit and angst. Keywords: track racing, new adult, enemies-to-lovers, rich hero, alpha male, possessive hero, second chances, sassy heroine, angst, cheating, funny, sports, contemporary, friends-to-lovers, death/grief

First publish date: 2015