Imprint: Bedford Square Publishers

Category: Classic fiction: general and literary

Head Over Wheels

Leonie Mack

‘The amount of tension and chemistry between Lori and Seb was nearly burning right off the pages…this book has everything sports romance lovers want!’ – Ally Wiegand, author of First Base

Love is an endurance sport…

Recovering from a bad crash and a broken heart, Australian road cycling star Lori Gallagher gets back into training with the help of a coaching app and an anonymous training partner she knows only by his avatar and his voice. But with her career dependent on regaining her fighting spirit, she ditches her online friend to focus on the road. Then she hears his voice – on her team training camp.

Sébastien Franck is stunned to discover his goofy training partner is ‘Top Gun’ Gallagher, the most ruthless rider in the women’s peloton. She’s already ghosted him online and, with his career on its last legs, he’s sure she won’t want anything to do with him. But Seb and Lori’s online chemistry transfers seamlessly into real life and they sleep together – a no-strings opportunity to get it out of their systems before the start of the season.

Yet Lori’s year begins with disaster, while Seb finds the best form of his career. As the Tour de France approaches, Seb expects himself to crack and let his team down. Lori is torn between family loyalty to her brother and her feelings for Seb – not to mention the complex dynamics of a sport where teamwork and individual achievement are sometimes at odds.

Now, she faces the mental fight of her life: how much is she willing to sacrifice for love – or to win?

Paperback

RRP: £9.99

ISBN: 9781835012420

Published: June 19, 2025

Extent: 302 pages

Ebook

RRP: £4.99

ISBN: 9781835012437

Published: June 19, 2025

Reviews

Head Over Wheels is tender, hilarious and utterly charming. The chemistry between Lori and Seb was undeniable and palpable, exactly what you need in a contemporary romance. Leonie knows how to make you feel those butterflies!’ Mads Hope (BookTokker)

Head Over Wheels is a beautifully written tangle of yearning, tension, and swoon-worthy romance. I love a sports romance where the female lead stands at the very centre with strength and confidence – and this one hits all the right notes’ Kanitha P., author of Falling Off The Cliff

‘Seb and Lori will have you swooning over their romance as you cheer them over the finish line’ Jennifer Bibby

A swoony, slow-burn, heart-of-gold romance – prepare to fall hard and pedal fast.

With crackling chemistry, sharp banter, and a whole lot of heart, this love story rides like a dream.

Sandy Barker

‘Heart pounding tension and… rides! Leonie’s best yet. A must read!’ Laura Carter

‘The amount of tension and chemistry between Lori and Seb was nearly burning right off the pages. Between Seb’s swoon-worthy one-liners and Lori’s competitive spirit, this book has everything sports romance lovers want!’ – Ally Wiegand, author of First Base