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About The Book
An addictive Formula 1 romance packed with fake dating, enemies-to-lovers tension, and heart-racing chemistry.
She needs revenge. He needs redemption.
Political documentarian Lilah Graywood is blindsided when her boyfriend and business partner not only dumps her, but threatens everything she's worked to build. Determined to take back control, she reluctantly agrees to film a documentary following Formula 1 team Ignition Energy Drink Racing.
Enter Arthur Bianco.
Once one of the sport's brightest prospects, Arthur is now a reserve driver fighting to save his career. When Lilah and Arthur realize they can help each other get what they want, they strike a deal.
Then an unexpected twist puts them in the spotlight.
Suddenly, they're playing the part of the perfect couple for the cameras.
The problem? The more time they spend together, the less fake their relationship feels.
As they race across the glamorous world of Formula 1, sparks fly, walls come down, and secrets are revealed. But with careers, reputations, and hearts on the line, Lilah must decide whether she's willing to risk everything for a love she never saw coming.
A steamy, high-octane romance featuring fake dating, enemies-to-lovers tension, authentic queer and neurodivergent representation, and an unforgettable Formula 1 backdrop.
Perfect for fans of The Fast and the Reckless, The Charm Offensive, and The Love Hypothesis.
She needs revenge. He needs redemption.
Political documentarian Lilah Graywood is blindsided when her boyfriend and business partner not only dumps her, but threatens everything she's worked to build. Determined to take back control, she reluctantly agrees to film a documentary following Formula 1 team Ignition Energy Drink Racing.
Enter Arthur Bianco.
Once one of the sport's brightest prospects, Arthur is now a reserve driver fighting to save his career. When Lilah and Arthur realize they can help each other get what they want, they strike a deal.
Then an unexpected twist puts them in the spotlight.
Suddenly, they're playing the part of the perfect couple for the cameras.
The problem? The more time they spend together, the less fake their relationship feels.
As they race across the glamorous world of Formula 1, sparks fly, walls come down, and secrets are revealed. But with careers, reputations, and hearts on the line, Lilah must decide whether she's willing to risk everything for a love she never saw coming.
A steamy, high-octane romance featuring fake dating, enemies-to-lovers tension, authentic queer and neurodivergent representation, and an unforgettable Formula 1 backdrop.
Perfect for fans of The Fast and the Reckless, The Charm Offensive, and The Love Hypothesis.
About The Author
Aaron Kes Photography
Madge Maril is a writer, editor, and Byronic hero enthusiast whose work has been published by Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and more. Previously a beauty and fashion journalist, Madge fell back in love with fiction through fandom and has been writing stories about big feelings ever since. She lives in Ohio with her husband and cat.
Product Details
- Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia (June 4, 2025)
- Length: 352 pages
- ISBN13: 9781761634857
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Raves and Reviews
‘Fans of Ali Hazelwood and Formula 1 racing rejoice and buckle up for Slipstream ... Full of snappy prose and oozing with chemistry, readers will love watching Lilah fall hard for Arthur as he falls even harder for her. Mark my words, Madge Maril is about to take romancelandia by storm with her stunning debut romance.’
– Meredith Schorr, author of As Seen on TV
‘Formula 1 cars go fast but Madge Maril makes your heart race faster in this high-speed and high-stakes romance. Loaded with crackling tension on and off the circuits and a whole lot of heart, Slipstream is a dazzling debut!’
– Lauren Kung Jessen, author of Yin Yang Love Song
‘Slipstream is a wonderfully heart-warming story about finding inner strength, friendship, and love in the unlikeliest of places. I fell for Madge Maril's characters nearly as fast as they fell for each other – and my heart was racing right along with the cars until the very last page!’
– Jenna Levine, bestselling author of My Roommate is a Vampire
‘A sexy, vibrant escapade through the wild world of Formula 1 with high stakes and huge feelings. Slipstream swept me up in one of my fastest reading binges in months. It's a perfect on-ramp for racing-curious romance readers.’
– Kate Goldbeck, bestselling author of You, Again
‘I'll be the first to admit I don't know anything about Formula 1 but here's what I've learned about it from Madge Maril's brilliant debut romance Slipstream: it is SEXY. Like, pupils dilating, breath quickening, heart racing SEXY. My pulse sped up from a glimpse of Arthur's wrist when he's all suited up to drive and then it slowed back down for the way he really sees Lilah in a way she doesn't always even see herself. I lost my mind over this book.’
– Alicia Thompson, author of The Art of Catching Feelings
‘Slipstream shines as bright as the lights on an F1 track with its stunning prose, complex and relatable characters, and pulse-pounding action! I'm confident Madge Maril will soon be your favourite romance writer’s favourite romance writer.’
– Liana de la Rosa
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