For twenty-four-year-old Alaina Montgomery, the racetrack is the only place in the world she feels complete. Still struggling with the weight of her parents' messy divorce, Alaina refuses to commit to anything other than her small start-up company and her tight circle of friends and family. It's not until she meets Grayson, a handsome racing driver full of youthful optimism and high spirits, that she's tempted to let someone new in for the first time in years. With his sweet smile and kind demeanor, he's everything Alaina ever wished for.

She is falling hard, but will she be able to put the ghosts of her past to bed and begin a new adventure? Or will she choose to close her heart off and remain hidden from the world?

It's a road full of landmines, and the path becomes even more treacherous when an unexpected and horrifying series of events shakes Alaina's foundation and forces her to lean on those closest to her in ways she never imagined. Downforce pulls you out of the grandstands and into the driver's seat for a funny, raw, and honest look at the life of a young woman whose journey to forgiveness and acceptance leads her down a path she never anticipated.