Max Verstappen has always been a fighter-on the track and off it. Élise Laurent thought she knew the rules of their game, but nothing prepared her for the moment that changes everything.
When Élise discovers she's pregnant, their world tilts out of control. Between the relentless pressure of racing, public scrutiny, and their own fears, Max and Élise must navigate a future neither of them planned for-and find a new way to hold on to each other.
SECOND BOOK IN THE BETWEEN US SERIES
In the whirlwind world of Formula 1, where speed, fame, and pressure collide, two unlikely people find solace in one another. Vittoria Mancini, a renowned book writer and art curator, meets Max Verstappen, the Formula 1 World Champion, in a small New York café, unknowingly setting the stage for a love story that neither of them could have predicted.
As Max navigates the high-speed world of motorsports, constantly under the scrutiny of the media, Vittoria is caught between her career and the intense spotlight that comes with being involved with a public figure like him. Their journey takes them across the world, from the glamorous Grand Prix cities to private getaways where their connection grows deeper. They face challenges, from media overload to the strains of distance, but their love remains unwavering.
As their relationship blossoms, they learn to balance their personal lives with the pressures of the spotlight. Through moments of vulnerability, jealousy, and undeniable chemistry, they find comfort in one another's arms. But it isn't until Max proposes on Vittoria's birthday, surrounded by their closest friends, that they truly realize they are ready to face everything the world throws at them-together.
Outside the Fast Line is a story of love, trust, and the journey of finding the one person who can make everything else fade into the background. Against the backdrop of fast cars, private escapes, and the struggles of fame, Max and Vittoria discover that the fastest lane in life is the one where love drives them forward.