Shifting Gears

A forbidden romance and a career-defining comeback collide in Shifting Gears, a slow-burn, brother's best friend Formula 1 romance from J. K. MacLaren, author of Full Throttle. 
 
 
When Sebastian "Baz" Moreno joins the Formula 1 big leagues, the last thing he expects is to crash out during his opening race and sustain a career-threatening knee injury. Determined to battle his way back on track, he turns to the only person who can help him: Rosaline Marchmont, a talented physiotherapist who just happens to be the little sister of his two best friends. But Baz's wounds run further than skin-deep, and he must confront the demons that have plagued him since his parents' car accident. With a trophy on the line, Baz struggles to let go of the fear that driving will claim the lives of more people that he loves — which is no easy feat when a mystery person keeps sabotaging drivers' cars... 
 
Tropes<ul><li>Slow-burn</li><li>Formula 1 romance</li><li>Protective MMC</li><li>Best friend's little sister</li><li>She falls first, but he falls harder...</li></ul>

J.K. MacLaren is a Watty-award winning writer who currently resides in London, England. She has garnered over ten thousand followers and a combined six million views on Wattpad. When she’s not writing spicy enemies-to-lovers romances, she can be found training for a half-marathon, scouring the city for the best frozen yoghurt, or listening to Taylor Swift. Full Throttle is her debut adult romance novel. 
 
Instagram and TikTok: @jkmaclaren

When Sebastian "Baz" Moreno joins the Formula 1 big leagues, the last thing he expects is to crash out during his opening race and sustain a career-threatening knee injury. Determined to battle his way back on track, he turns to the only person who can help him: Rosaline Marchmont, a talented physiotherapist who just happens to be the little sister of his two best friends. But Baz's wounds run further than skin-deep, and he must confront the demons that have plagued him since his parents' car accident. With a trophy on the line, Baz struggles to let go of the fear that driving will claim the lives of more people that he loves — which is no easy feat when a mystery person keeps sabotaging drivers' cars... 
 
 
Tropes<ul><li>Slow-burn</li><li>Formula 1 romance</li><li>Protective MMC</li><li>Best friend's little sister</li><li>She falls first, but he falls harder...</li></ul>

Looking to Score

Forbidden attraction ignites when a royal F1 rookie and her secret bodyguard are forced together in Looking to Score, a grumpy-sunshine Formula 1 romance from the author of Full Throttle. 
 
Lucy Grace Mountbatten is used to being famous. As a member of the royal family of a small European country, she grew up attending fashion shows and cultivating a social media following – on top of her successful racing career. But when she joins the Formula 1 big leagues as the latest rookie driver, it seems nobody’s prepared to take her seriously. Least of all Westley Parks, her grumpy-but-handsome personal assistant. Wes is everything that Lucy despises – serious, disciplined, incredibly unamused – and things only grow worse when he insists on moving in with her. 
 
But when Lucy begins to receive anonymous threatening messages, she realizes that there’s more at stake than a trophy. Even more alarming, Wes seems to be keeping secrets – and Lucy is determined to figure out what they are, even if it kills her. 
 
Or, perhaps, before it kills her. 
 
Tropes 
<ul><li>(Secret) Bodyguard</li><li>Grumpy x Sunshine</li><li>He falls first</li><li>One bed</li><li>Age gap</li></ul>

Lucy Grace Mountbatten is used to being famous. As a member of the royal family of a small European country, she grew up attending fashion shows and cultivating a social media following – on top of her successful racing career. But when she joins the Formula 1 big leagues as the latest rookie driver, it seems nobody’s prepared to take her seriously. Least of all Westley Parks, her grumpy-but-handsome personal assistant. Wes is everything that Lucy despises – serious, disciplined, incredibly unamused – and things only grow worse when he insists on moving in with her. 
 But when Lucy begins to receive anonymous threatening messages, she realizes that there’s more at stake than a trophy. Even more alarming, Wes seems to be keeping secrets – and Lucy is determined to figure out what they are, even if it kills her. 
 Or, perhaps, before it kills her. 
 
 
Tropes 
<ul><li>(Secret) Bodyguard</li><li>Grumpy x Sunshine</li><li>He falls first</li><li>One bed</li><li>Age gap</li></ul>

J. K. MacLaren

Full Throttle thrusts you into the high-stakes and high-action world of Formula 1. J.K MacLaren wrote a sexy, relatable, and dazzling debut that will leave you wanting to know what happens next. I couldn’t put it down.

Joss Richard, international bestselling author of IT'S DIFFERENT THIS TIME

She’s the first-ever female driver. He’s her biggest competition. They broke each other’s hearts. Can they survive a cutthroat Formula 1 season . . . as teammates? 
 
Juliette Marchmont is making history as the first female driver in Formula 1 – and nothing will shake her focus. Not the critics. Not the fact she’s driving the worst car on the grid. Not even sharing the spotlight with the man who once shattered her heart. 
 
Dominic Hastings needs a comeback, not complications – but his fierce new teammate might be the one distraction he can’t outrace. 
 
Forced into close-quarters training, Juliette and Dominic clash at every turn. And as their rivalry blurs into something far more heated, they must decide what they want more: the championship trophy . . . or each other. 
 
Lights out. Full throttle.

J. K. MacLaren

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