NASCAR books in order

The NASCAR romance series is a multi-author Harlequin line set in the world of stock car racing, featuring drivers, crew chiefs, and the people who love them.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 Ladies, Start Your Engines 2006 Abby Gaines Buy
2 Peak Performance 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
3 Almost Famous 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
4 Thunderstruck 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
5 Danger Zone 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
6 Speed Dating 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
7 Hearts Under Caution 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
8 Full Throttle 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
9 No Time to Lose 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
10 Back on Track 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
11 Speed Bumps 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
12 In High Gear 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
13 Old Flame, New Sparks 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
14 Legends and Lies 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
15 The Rookie 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
16 Hot Pursuit 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
17 Overheated 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
18 A NASCAR Holiday 2 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
19 A Chance Worth Taking 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
20 No Holding Back 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
21 Turn Two 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
22 Risky Moves 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
23 Hart’s Victory 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
24 Miles Apart 2007 Abby Gaines Buy
25 Forbidden Attraction 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
26 Truth and Consequences 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
27 Fully Engaged 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
28 Teaming Up 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
29 Hitting the Brakes 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
30 Slingshot Moves 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
31 Extreme Caution 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
32 Out of Line 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
33 Tailspin 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
34 Risking Her Heart 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
35 Have A Beachy Little Christmas 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
36 Running on Empty 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
37 Victory Lane 2008 Abby Gaines Buy
38 Winning It All 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
39 Black Flag, White Lies 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
40 Scandals and Secrets 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
41 Banking On Hope 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
42 Within Striking Distance 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
43 A Taste for Speed 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
44 Over the Wall 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
45 One Track Mind 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
46 No Holds Barred 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
47 Checkered Past 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
48 From the Outside 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
49 Running Wide Open 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
50 All I Want for Christmas 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
51 Force Of Nature 2009 Abby Gaines Buy
52 Racing Hearts 2010 Abby Gaines Buy
53 Crossing the Line 2010 Abby Gaines Buy
54 Shades Of Love: Winner Takes All 2010 Abby Gaines Buy
55 Raising The Stakes 2010 Abby Gaines Buy
56 Into the Corner 2010 Abby Gaines Buy
57 The Comeback 2010 Abby Gaines Buy
58 What He Didn’t Say: Chasing the Truth 2010 Abby Gaines Buy
59 One in a Million: No Ordinary Man 2010 Abby Gaines Buy
60 This Time, Forever 2010 Abby Gaines Buy
61 Right Before His Eyes: At Last 2010 Abby Gaines Buy

The Harlequin NASCAR romance line ran from 2006 to 2010 and produced dozens of books set in and around the world of stock car racing. The series paired the high-speed setting of NASCAR with romance storylines featuring drivers, team owners, crew members, and the people in their lives.

The line featured contributions from many Harlequin authors, including Abby Gaines, and covered a wide range of romance tropes adapted to the racing world. Titles like Peak Performance, Speed Dating, and Full Throttle give a sense of the series’ tone. Each book stands alone, making it easy for readers to pick up whichever premise appeals to them most.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the NASCAR series?

There are 61 books in the NASCAR series, published between 2006 and 2010.

What is the first book in the NASCAR series?

The first book in the NASCAR series is Ladies, Start Your Engines, published in 2006.

Do the NASCAR romance books need to be read in order?

No. Each book is a standalone romance by a different author. They share the NASCAR setting but feature independent storylines and characters, so readers can start anywhere.

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