Downforce & Desire
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Last published Tue, Jun 24, 2025
Elara's life is all about control-until a temporary assignment with Formula One driver Rhys throws everything into disarray. Tasked with managing his high-profile life, she quickly becomes entangled in his plan to get back at his ex. But as their connection deepens and the lines between business and personal blur, Elara starts to wonder if there's more at stake than just revenge. With her career on the line and his public image hanging in the balance, Elara is forced to navigate a complex web of manipulation, secrets, and emotions that might be more than either of them bargained for.
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