Standing at the crossroads of legacy and liberation, Samantha Cross isn’t chasing victory—she’s chasing freedom. The daughter of Richard Cross, a former corporate giant who has become an unexpected benefactor in the racing world, Sam is heir to a name that opens every door. Yet she walks away from the glass towers & high heels in search of something honest, raw, and her own. Ryder Holt, a fallen racing legend with a reputation as fast as his engines, inherits a stretch of forgotten dirt from his grandfather and crash-lands straight into Samantha’s path. Both are running from their pasts when sparks ignite, and tension turns combustible. Neither expects the fire that ignites between their ambitions... or the scars they’ll have to face to fan it into something real. Out of the dust, they forge: The Rise: a renegade racetrack where power, passion, and purpose collide. But as old ghosts close in, Sam and Ryder must decide are they building something to outrun their demons, or something strong enough to stand the test of time? Bold, romantic, and built on grit, The Rise is a story of second chances, chosen family, and a love that doesn’t try to tame you, but dares to race beside you.