Sports and Music Romance Author
If you're looking for an F1-themed romance novel, Racing for Redemption is the thing for you!Racing for Redemption is out on Kindle Unlimited (KU), eBook and Deluxe Paperback!
Backmarker Love Trilogy
Racing for Redemption (Book #1)
Release date: August 4, 2025
Cover illustration by: Minshugart
Cover design by: Vanessa F. Silva
This is book #1 in a trilogy following the same couple - Violet and William - and Colton Racing. You can read this book as a standalone, but for a better and more complete experience, it is recommended to read all books in this series.All books in this series are intended for mature audiences. There is a trigger warning list in the author's note. Make sure to read it because your mental health comes first.
Blurb:
Colton Racing was once the crown jewel of Formula 1, a team that defined an era of dominance. But those glory days are long gone. Now a struggling backmarker on the grid, the once-great team faces ridicule, failure, and a legacy slipping through its fingers.Violet Colton, a successful businesswoman, takes over the team as the new CEO and team principal, tasked with reviving her late father’s faltering empire against impossible odds. With her sharp wit and fierce ambition, she navigates a world of cutthroat competition and high expectations, determined to prove herself in a male-dominated sport where she’s been overlooked and underestimated.Desperate for a spark to reignite the team, Violet takes a chance on William Foster, a fiercely talented but overlooked driver who ends up grovelling for a seat. Charming and playful, he’s driven by ambition to prove himself after being cast aside by F1 teams branding him as "damaged goods".As they face intense rivalries and high-stakes races, their dynamic starts bluring the lines of professionalism. William is captivated by Violet's strength and passion, while she struggles to keep her emotions at bay. Their initial annoyance evolves into a friendship that never was—and something deeper that threatens to unravel their carefully constructed barriers.Together, they’ll take on the relentless demands of the F1 world, battling against the odds as underdogs in a sport that mocks their ambitions. Can Violet and William defy expectations to take Colton Racing one step closer to its former glory? And in the heat of competition, will they risk it all for a forbidden love that could change everything?
Work in Progress
I'm currently writing book #2 - still TBA Q1 2026 - in the F1-themed romance trilogy, Backmarker Love.This is the follow up to my debut novel, Racing for Redemption.
Strong, Independent (and badass) FMCs
Nothing is more exciting than seeing an FMC climb the ladder professionally and accomplish what they want. FMCs that know what they want, even if they are clumsy about it, a bit sarcastic, with some walls around them, or too professional to notice love around them.All the FMCs I write are strong, fun, career-driven women that are inspiring and relatable, and I hope you will love to read their stories and follow their journeys.Here you can see Violet Colton - as illustrated by the wonderful Serein Fox - the FMC in the Backmarker Love Trilogy (Racing for Redemption).
MMCs that are book boyfriend material (trust me on this)
They are on a mission. To fight against the odds, to find themselves, to find love, and to be successful in their professional life.And they will not stop until they get it. These MMCs are ready to show everyone - and their FMCs - that they deserve a chance, no matter how weird or unpredictable the situations may be.All the MMCs I write have a wonderful storyline for you to discover, root for - sometimes get a bit mad at - and love. Their careers don't define them, and there's more, much more depth to them than what meets the eye.Here you can see William Foster - as illustrated by the wonderful Serein Fox - the MMC in the Backmarker Love Trilogy (Racing for Redemption).
Travel around the world
I've traveled the world (11 countries and counting), and for my novels I bring some of those experiences, from discovering the beauty of Japan to Macao's traditional mix of Chinese and Portuguese culture, the vibrant neon-lit life in Hong Kong, the beautiful views and passionate people in Portugal, the style and quiet locations in the UK, the sheer beauty and relaxed vibes from Italy, and many more locations.There's no shortage of fun and refreshing settings for the stories I create.I hope some of my descriptions make you want to visit those locations!
Time until Racing for Redemption is out
Playlists
Racing for Redemption Playlist
If you've been looking for the playlist used as the soundtrack to "Racing for Redemption", look no further!This playlist is available on Spotify.
Buy directly from me (store currently closed)
Backmarker Love Trilogy
(F1 Romance/Sports)Same couple and same F1 team for all books in this trilogy
Racing for Redemption
Book #1
Release date: August 4, 2025
$4.99
TBA
Book #2
Release date: TBA
TBA
Book #3
Release date: TBA 2026
Racing for Redemption
Tropes:
🏎️ F1 team principal and CEO X F1 driver
🏎️ Age Gap (FMC is 32, MMC is 24)
🏎️ He falls first and hard
🏎️ Slow burn
🏎️ Mutual Pining (but they don't know it)
🏎️ Forced proximity
🏎️ Forbidden love
🏎️ Open door spice
🏎️ Found Family
🏎️ Underdogs teaming up
🏎️ Acts of service
Tropes:
🏎️ F1 team principal and CEO X F1 driver
🏎️ She falls late and hard (is this a thing, well, now it is!)
🏎️ Mental health rep (anxiety, PTSD)
🏎️ Age Gap (FMC is 33, MMC is 25)
🏎️ Forced proximity
🏎️ Forbidden love
🏎️ Open door spice
🏎️ Found Family
🏎️ Underdogs fighting together
🏎️ Acts of service
Tropes:
🏎️ F1 team principal and CEO X F1 driver
🏎️ Age Gap (FMC is 34, MMC is 26)
🏎️ Open door spice
🏎️ Underdogs fighting together
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Violet Colton | Backmarker Love trilogy
Colton Racing's CEO, team owner and team principal + main female character in the Backmarker Love series. (Yes, this woman does it all. How? Check this trilogy, book #1 - Racing for Redemption - is available for pre-order).Facts about her:
- Virgo
- Grumpy
- Has banter
- Mother was Egyptian, Father was British
- 32 years old (at the time of Book #1 in the trilogy, 34 in book #3)
- Lives in downtown London
- Father was the founder of Colton Racing
- She used to be a COO for a tire company
- Drives a Porsche Taycan Turbo
- Used to drive go-karts as a kid
- On a mission to protect Colton Racing's legacy and turn the team back to winning ways.
William Foster | Backmarker Love trilogy
Colton Racing's newest number one driver and main male character in the Backmarker Love series.Facts about him:
- Aries
- Golden retriever personality
- Sarcastic
- 24 years old (at the time of Book #1 in the trilogy, 26 in book #3)
- Lives in the countryside in the UK
- Mother is from the UK, Father is from the USA; as such, he lived between both countries as a child
- He's a metalhead and drives around in his free time to live houses to unwind
- Has over 50 tattoos (arms and neck combined)
- Drives a Volkswagen Golf GTI
- Has a small go-karting track in his house
- "Touch her and I'll throttle you."
- On a mission to prove everyone wrong
- He yearns and yearns