Octavia. That's the name the world knows her by. One word. One name. At seventeen, she was a girl who had her spotlight when she was whisked away to co-star in what would be an award-winning movie. From that moment on, she had never strayed away. Now, at 24, Octavia is a star and has found herself in multiple productions. As she finds herself in Milan, Italy for a new and upcoming movie she is cast in, she crosses paths with Caleb Henderson, the famous writer known to the world as Romero Henderson. However, as the production of the movie begins, Octavia immediately decides her opinion of Caleb. She doesn't like him. She borderline hates him. She hates how annoying he is. She hates the stupid, random topics he always brings up. She hates how he almost always cuts her off whenever she's speaking. She hates how attracted she is to him. I exhaled, trying to rub the tiredness off my face with my hands. I looked down at his shadow on the ground to him. His face looked as if it was glowing from the sun, his eyes narrowing from the brightness. I let my gaze trail from the exposed tattoos on his arms to the stupid smile that was still on his face. "Why are you like this?" For a moment he didn't answer me. He simply glanced at me, knowing that I meant more in the five words. The smile on his face went from pure amusement to bitterness. It was something I had never seen before and I didn't think I wanted to see him smile like that ever again. He pivoted his head towards the sun once again and in a serious tone asked, "Would you have me any other way?" Cover: @EmSlough_

BOOK 2 SEQUEL TO LIGHTS OUT - SPOILERS - MAKE SURE YOU READ BOOK ONE FIRST That day in Abu Dhabi changed everything. Her secrets may no longer be her own, but the real battles have only just begun. Having such a renowned and experienced teammate, the pressure is on for Alyssa Archer to match Lewis Hamilton's pace at Mercedes. The new rules and regulations enforced for the 2021 Formula One season only adds to the strain; it's new territory for everyone. There's no telling how well the new car compares to the others on the grid given the budget cap. All Alyssa knows is that this season is going to be the drive of her life. It's going to make or break her career. The questions and criticisms never seem to falter. It'll be a test of her strengths - can she withstand the negativity? It'll be a test of her determination - can she keep on pushing? It'll be a test of her skill - can she produce the results to rival / beat her teammate? The 2020 season almost broke her. With the pressure ever growing and a difficult season ahead, Alyssa will need to keep her head above water at all times. Her time to show what she can really do has come, but is she up for the challenge? The lights have gone out - now away we go. Started: November 1st 2019 Completed: n/a HIT 50K: 06/08/2020 HIT 100K: 03/01/2021 HIT 150K: 17/05/2021 HIT 200K: 10/08/2021 HIT 300K: 08/03/2022 HIT 400K: 08/10/2022

NOTE: 68 Days and Counting is going to be published! The story has been split into two books and slightly altered for publication being renamed: Hitting the Crossbar (April 18th 2023) and Across the Line (April 2024). You can now buy Hitting the Crossbar here: https://books.wattpad.com/shop/p/hitting-the-crossbar Description: Sequel to first draft of The Bad Boy And the Tomboy. Macy Anderson and Sam Cahill are together in Manchester, England living the new university life with new friends, soccer teams, experiences, and more. Through their ups and downs navigating their first year in a new setting, follow along once again for the pair's new challenges in their relationship and their love of soccer. All Rights Reserved- ©nikki20038 No honestly, you copy this book, I will hunt you down and-kidding but you'll be in some serious shit :) #5 in Teen Fiction (5/2/17) Cover~ @Purplerabbit474789