Cross the Line by Simone Soltani is a sparkling, adrenaline-fueled Formula 1 romance that’s like The Hating Game meets Drive to Survive with a brother’s-best-friend twist. Willow Williams, a recent college grad with hypermobility and a knack for PR, is jobless and burning macarons in NYC when Dev Anderson, a charming F1 driver for a midfield team, offers her a gig as his social media manager. After a rogue employee trashed his reputation, Dev’s career is on thin ice, and Willow—his best friend Oakley’s little sister—is his shot at redemption. Their history? A flirty, almost-kiss in Monaco a year ago that left Willow crushing hard and Dev secretly pining (he’s been “in love with you most of my life”). As they jet-set from Monte Carlo to Singapore, managing Dev’s image, their banter—think macaron gifts and Bollywood references—turns into a slow-burn, she-falls-first-but-he-falls-harder romance with just enough spice (🌶️🌶️). The 416-page debut shines with diverse rep (South Asian MMC, Black FMC, chronic illness), authentic F1 vibes (Soltani knows her racing!), and a supportive Oakley who skips the overprotective cliché. Fans love Dev’s cinnamon-roll charm and Willow’s strength, but some say the pacing lags around 60%, the romance feels told-not-shown, or the “fix him” trope raises red flags; others criticize a silly crash plot point (distracted by a kiss? Really?). BookTok’s buzzing for the “no third-act breakup” win and “Shah Rukh Khan” energy—it’s a cute, accessible F1 rom-com that’s pulled readers out of slumps, setting up Ride with Me.

Who Should Read It? This is for sports romance fans who love brother’s-best-friend and forced-proximity tropes, readers craving Offside or Collide vibes, or F1 enthusiasts wanting a Drive to Survive-style love story. If you’re into The Love Hypothesis or Hannah Grace and don’t mind triggers like mild workplace drama, chronic illness themes, or light spice, grab this—perfect for ages 17+ for a fun, lighthearted binge. It’s a standalone but kicks off the Lights Out series. If you hate slow middles, thin F1 stakes, or need deep racing lore, it might feel too fluffy—check reviews first.

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