Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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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. 
 
 
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<ul><li>(Secret) Bodyguard</li><li>Grumpy x Sunshine</li><li>He falls first</li><li>One bed</li><li>Age gap</li></ul>

Looking to Score

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>

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