Book II Sydney thought she finally had it all figured out: her dream job in McLaren and a relationship that makes her happier than she ever imagined. But dating Arvid Lindblad means stepping into a spotlight she never asked for. Also being the sister of one driver and the girlfriend of another puts her in the center of rivalries she can't control. And when the cameras turn, the fans obsess, and everything gets messy

Naïma, 16 ans, a grandi trop vite. Placée en foyer après que son père a choisi une nouvelle femme plutôt qu'elle, elle a appris à survivre seule, à ne faire confiance à personne - surtout pas aux hommes. À Nice, entre les murs froids de l'institution et les couloirs du lycée, elle traîne sa solitude comme une armure. Froide, distante, abîmée, elle s'enferme chaque jour un peu plus dans un silence que personne n'essaie plus de briser. Jusqu'à cette soirée. Dans une ruelle, un soir d'hiver, alors qu'elle cherche l'oubli dans la fumée et les mauvais choix, un inconnu s'approche d'elle. Il s'appelle Arvid. Il est anglais, pilote de Formule 2, et n'a rien à faire dans son monde. Et pourtant, ce regard-là ne juge pas. Il insiste. Il tend la main. Naïma la repousse. Mais Arvid ne lâche pas. Il revient. Chaque fois, avec patience. Il veut comprendre. Il veut l'aider. Il ne sait pas encore à quel point Naïma est brisée. Ni à quel point, sans le savoir, il porte peut-être en lui ce qui pourrait la sauver.

Arvid Lindblad and Amelia Button have been inseparable since their karting days-a friendship built on shared dreams, fierce competition, and countless hours pushing each other to be better. As teammates at Prema, first in F4 and now in the high-stakes world of Formula 3, they know every corner of the track and every unspoken moment between them. Arvid is calm, confident, and laser-focused on making his mark in racing history. Amelia, hungry and determined, is ready to shatter every expectation placed on her as a female driver in a male-dominated sport and live up to her famous last name. Together, they're a powerhouse on the track-but off it, their easy camaraderie hides the unspoken feelings neither is ready to admit. As the pressure of the championship mounts, so do the late-night talks, quiet glances, and moments where friendship blurs into something deeper. When a risky race pushes them both to their limits, Arvid starts to see Amelia not just as his teammate or best friend-but as the person who understands him better than anyone. But confessing feelings could change everything. Would risking their friendship be worth the chance at love? Or will the fear of losing what they have keep them stuck in neutral? arvid x fem oc editing while i write it!

"You think I'm your next PR project?" His voice was low, edged with defiance. His sharp eyes locked onto mine, unblinking, daring me to back down. I met his stare with a calm I didn't feel. "Sweetheart, I'll chew you up and smile for the camera." I told him without blinking. A slow, crooked smile tugged at his lips. Arvid Lindblad -Red Bull Racing's untouchable prodigy, and a walking storm of sarcasm and silence. I was hired to tame his wild image, to make him smile for the cameras. He warned me I'd be chewed up. I told him I don't scare easily. And worst of all? He knew exactly how to push my buttons.

𝐒𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐝𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝟏, 𝐝𝐞𝐮𝐱 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐮𝐱 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐮𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞 𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐫𝐞. Fils d'un pilote décédé et autrefois reconnu, 𝐋𝐞́𝐯𝐢 𝐇𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧, prodige de sa génération, signe son premier contrat en Formule 1 dans une des plus grandes écuries de la discipline. Serviable et admirable mais ses cicatrices encore vives, son image reste chaque jour intacte et lumineuse, contrastant avec celle de sa nouvelle coéquipière. Depuis l'enfance, 𝐑𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐬𝐤𝐢 ne connaît que les circuits. Elle y a écrit son succès, marquant l'histoire du karting, ce qui lui a permis de se joindre aux rangs de la Formule 1. Pourtant, elle n'a jamais caché sa froideur et son mécontentement constant, froissant sa propre image que les médias se font un plaisir d'accentuer. L'objectif de ces deux pilotes, dorénavant dans la même écurie, est simple : devenir champion du monde malgré l'unique titre, avec le même niveau de pilotage et des monoplaces identiques. Leur avenir est donc clair aux yeux de tous : tension et rivalité. Cependant, tout bascule lors d'une nuit anodine, à la seconde où ils découvrent qu'un mensonge plane depuis bien trop longtemps sur la disparition du père de Lévi. À présent, ils n'ont pas d'autre choix que de s'unir dans le but d'enquêter, mais ce par-dessus leur lutte pour le championnat. « Dans ce sport, soit tu manges, soit tu te fais manger... Lévi, ne les mange pas, écrase les. »

« 𝐉𝐞 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞̀𝐠𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐮𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐫 𝐥'𝐚𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞 𝐝𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐬. » Il était froid, sans cœur ni âme, mais ça, c'était avant elle. À présent, elle était son obsession. Elle. Elle. Elle. « 𝐈𝐥 𝐞́𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐭 𝐥𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐝𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐩𝐥𝐮𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐱 𝐫𝐞̂𝐯𝐞𝐬. » Elle était déterminée à se construire une nouvelle vie, mais c'était avant de le retrouver lui; il incarnait tous ses démons réunis. Lui. Lui. Lui. L'un pour l'autre, il incarnait le bonheur et la peur simultanément. -Je t'ɑimerɑis jusqu'ɑ̀ lɑ fin des temps. -Es-tu sûr de pouvoir tenir le coup, ɑmore mio? Comment ne pas sombrer dans les abysses profondes de la terreur quand l'âme destinée est le reflet de nos démons? Après tout, ils sont gravés dans l'âme de l'autre... aussi sombre soit-elle. 12.04.23

She's not allowed to fall for a driver. He's not supposed to chase a journalist. But in the high-stakes of Formula 1, some rules are made to be broken. Ava Carter has worked too hard to earn her place in F1 paddock. At just 24, she's the youngest full-time reporter on the circuit and with that title comes on non-negotiable rule : no personal involvement with the drivers. Especially not with someone like Lando Norris (McLaren's golden boy), always in the spotlight, always watching her like she's the next race he's dying to win. Lando isn't looking for complications. But Ava? She's smart, quick-witted and the only person in the paddock she doesn't treat him like a headline or a hero. When flirtation turns into something deeper, they find themselves tangled in a forbidden connection that threatens both their careers. With every stolen glance and secret meeting, they edge closer to a line that couldn't ruin everything or change their lives forever. In a world where every move is scrutinized, how do you love someone you're not allowed to touch?

For Caris, the offer of a job in the team where her father works seems like an ideal perspective. It turns out that a lot of things can go wrong.... especially if you have an exceptionally fun group of drivers around you

This is a teaser of a past published version; the last version that was online was outdated and never had been edited. This version does:) This IS NOT the entire book. The entire book is on Amazon, kindle & ku:) Blurb and more are on amazon or goodreads. Extra content like fanart, extra scenes, and teasers for the sequel are on my Instagram @jarah_aurel

Sydney has always had to be tough. She has always stood in her brother's shadow, and has always been the one whose career has failed. But now everything was about to change, she was finally going to build something of her own. All she had to do was to deal with one insufferable Red Bull junior driver...