Publication Date: May 1, 2026
She’s a single mom, a devoted daughter, and an Indy 500 hopeful daring to dream in an exhilarating and emotional novel about family, ambition, and second chances.
Mack Williams was the next big thing in motorsports. Until her wild ways forced her to leave racing in her rearview mirror. Ten years later, she’s a single mom in rural Indiana, with a struggling family business and a dad who needs full-time care. The fastest woman on four wheels now drives car pool, her dreams turned to dust.
But Mack’s childhood idol, Janet Joyner, still sees the spark. Famed for breaking gender barriers on the track, Janet gives Mack a last-ditch chance to qualify for the coveted Indy 500. Mack thought her days of impulsive choices were over, but she can’t say no, whatever the risks—moving in with her estranged sister, facing down her daughter’s absentee father, and working with Mack’s new teammate, Leo. He’s gorgeous, supportive, and every kind of distraction Mack can’t afford.
Juggling her personal life with a professional dream close within reach, Mack won’t let a second chance slip away again. Win or lose, the stakes have never been higher.
Mack Williams knows what it is like to be behind the wheel of a race car and the thrill of victory. These days, however, she keeps those memories tucked away while running the family racetrack and caring for her daughter.
Author Kate Clark Stone delivers a second-chance opportunity in The Last Sunday in May. Mack receives an unbelievable offer to drive in the Indy 500, but she focuses on all the reasons she can’t.
For all the people who have had to sacrifice their dreams because of unexpected circumstances, this story will warm your heart as Mack’s family rallies around her.
This time, though, Mack wants to do things differently without the party life. As the lone female driver, does she have what it takes to fulfill her dream? All it takes is one heated look at her racing team partner for the chemistry to sizzle.
The Last Sunday in May offers a heartfelt story about second chances and a bold woman ready to chase her dreams.
Kate Clark Stone attended her first Indianapolis 500 at six years old and wrote her first book at eleven. A former attorney, Kate relishes watching fast cars, swimming, paddleboarding, and spending time with her two very good dogs. Forever a Hoosier at heart, she lives with her family in the mountains of Tennessee.
