[WATTYS 2025 SHORTLIST] In the high-speed world of Formula 1, love and secrets collide. Ellie Miles never thought her life had much meaning-until a spontaneous trip to Monaco changed everything. An unexpected meeting with Andrew Ryder, a rising star in the Formula 1 world, led to a fleeting but unforgettable night. Fearing rejection, Ellie vanished without a trace, carrying a secret that would change both of their lives forever. Now, years later, Andrew is at the top of his game-a famous F1 driver on the verge of winning his third world championship. Living a life of luxury, fame, and fast cars, he has no idea that his past is about to come roaring back to haunt him. As their worlds collide once more, Ellie is forced to confront the truth she's kept hidden and the emotions she thought she'd buried. Ellie must navigate the challenges of trust, vulnerability, and a connection that refuses to fade. From the adrenaline-fueled drama of the F1 circuit to the heart-wrenching battles of love and family, Racing Hearts is a story of second chances, unexpected love, and the courage it takes to face the past and race toward the future. First Draft. *UNEDITED* ____________________ Book one of the "Hearts Series" ✩ rankings: #1 ADRENALINE (26/01/2025) #1 SPORTSROMANCE (15/02/2025) #1 LIFECHOICES (18/02/2025) #1 FORMULA1 (26/02/2025) #1 RACINGHEARTS (13/03/2025) #1 UNEXPECTEDLOVE (20/03/2025) #2 SPORTS (14/07/2025) #13 NEWADULT (21/02/2025) [Word Count: 102,000+] Copyright ©2025 by Annabella May

Behind the lens, she found the man behind the fame. Luna Johnson, a sharp-tongued photographer with a knack for sarcasm, lands the opportunity of a lifetime: documenting the international tour of Off the Record, one of the world's biggest rock bands. A lifelong fan of their music-until she meets their infuriatingly smug lead singer, Kai Steele, in an apartment in Monaco. From the moment their paths cross, sparks fly in all the wrong ways. Luna sees Kai as the epitome of everything she loathes: arrogant, reckless, and all too aware of his charm. Kai, however, finds her unshakable wit and refusal to fall for his irresistibly intriguing. Their first meeting sets the tone for what becomes a constant battle of wills, their sharp banter and fiery chemistry impossible to ignore. For Luna, Kai is a maddening contradiction: both infuriating and captivating. For Kai, Luna is the first person to challenge him in years and the one who might just break through his carefully constructed walls. As they clash, collide, and ultimately connect, they learn that love doesn't come without scars. First Draft. *UNEDITED* ____________________ Book two of the "Hearts Series" ✩ rankings: #1 BAND (08/11/2025) #2 ROCKBAND (06/11/2025) [Word Count: 85,500+] Copyright ©2025 by Annabella May