A steamy, high-octane debut romance set in the world of Formula 1, featuring fake dating, enemies to lovers, and authentic queer and neurodivergent representation.
A political documentarian, Lilah Graywood is dismayed when her business partner and boyfriend Max decides they’re going to film a documentary about Formula 1 racing team Ignition Energy Drink Racing. Her shock turns to fury when Max blindsides her, not only ending their relationship but also threatening the company she painstakingly built.
Enter Arthur Bianco, an enigmatic F1 reserve driver with a tumultuous career. Lilah is supposed to document Arthur’s relegation to backup driver, but together they concoct a plan to take control of Max’s documentary, each with their own motives – Lilah’s revenge and Arthur’s redemption.
As they navigate the circuits and secrets of Formula 1, an unexpected speedbump forces Lilah and Arthur’s partnership to evolve into a fake relationship that feels all too real. The chemistry between them is undeniable, and Lilah finds herself drawn to Arthur’s hidden vulnerability. But as the cameras roll and the world watches, Lilah must confront her own feelings and decide if it’s time to go off course...
About the Author
Madge Maril is a writer, editor, and Byronic hero enthusiast whose work has been published by Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, and more. Previously a beauty and fashion journalist, Madge fell back in love with fiction through fandom and has been writing stories about big feelings ever since. She lives in Ohio with her husband and cat.
Industry Reviews
‘Formula 1 cars go fast but Madge Maril makes your heart race faster in this high-speed and high-stakes romance. Loaded with crackling tension on and off the circuits and a whole lot of heart, Slipstream is a dazzling debut!’
– Lauren Kung Jessen, author of Yin Yang Love Song
‘Fans of Ali Hazelwood and Formula 1 racing rejoice and buckle up for Slipstream ... Full of snappy prose and oozing with chemistry, readers will love watching Lilah fall hard for Arthur as he falls even harder for her. Mark my words, Madge Maril is about to take romancelandia by storm with her stunning debut romance.’
– Meredith Schorr, author of As Seen on TV
‘Slipstream is a wonderfully heart-warming story about finding inner strength, friendship, and love in the unlikeliest of places. I fell for Madge Maril's characters nearly as fast as they fell for each other – and my heart was racing right along with the cars until the very last page!’
– Jenna Levine, bestselling author of My Roommate is a Vampire
‘A sexy, vibrant escapade through the wild world of Formula 1 with high stakes and huge feelings. Slipstream swept me up in one of my fastest reading binges in months. It's a perfect on-ramp for racing-curious romance readers.’
– Kate Goldbeck, bestselling author of You, Again
‘I'll be the first to admit I don't know anything about Formula 1 but here's what I've learned about it from Madge Maril's brilliant debut romance Slipstream: it is SEXY. Like, pupils dilating, breath quickening, heart racing SEXY. My pulse sped up from a glimpse of Arthur's wrist when he's all suited up to drive and then it slowed back down for the way he really sees Lilah in a way she doesn't always even see herself. I lost my mind over this book.’
– Alicia Thompson, author of The Art of Catching Feelings
‘Slipstream shines as bright as the lights on an F1 track with its stunning prose, complex and relatable characters, and pulse-pounding action! I'm confident Madge Maril will soon be your favourite romance writer’s favourite romance writer.’
– Liana de la Rosa
