Backmarker Love Trilogy by Vanessa F. Silva

Description

Colton Racing was once the crown jewel of Formula 1, a team that defined an era of dominance. But those glory days are long gone. Now a struggling backmarker on the grid, the once-great team faces ridicule, failure, and a legacy slipping through its fingers.

Violet Colton, a successful businesswoman, takes over the team as the new CEO and team principal, tasked with reviving her late father’s faltering empire against impossible odds. With her sharp wit and fierce ambition, she navigates a world of cutthroat competition and high expectations, determined to prove herself in a male-dominated sport where she’s been overlooked and underestimated.

Desperate for a spark to reignite the team, Violet takes a chance on William Foster, a fiercely talented but overlooked driver who ends up groveling for a seat. Charming and playful, he’s driven by ambition to prove himself after being cast aside by F1 teams branding him as "damaged goods".

As they face intense rivalries and high-stakes races, their dynamic starts blurring the lines of professionalism. William is captivated by Violet's strength and passion, while she struggles to keep her emotions at bay. Their initial annoyance evolves into a friendship that never was—and something deeper that threatens to unravel their carefully constructed barriers.

Together, they’ll take on the relentless demands of the F1 world, battling against the odds as underdogs in a sport that mocks their ambitions. Can Violet and William defy expectations to take Colton Racing one step closer to its former glory? And in the heat of competition, will they risk it all for a forbidden love that could change everything?


This is book #1 in a trilogy following the same couple - Violet and William - and Colton Racing. You can read this book as a standalone, but for a better and more complete experience, it is recommended to read all books in this series.
All books in this series are intended for mature audiences. Trigger warnings are listed in the author's note. Please read it because your mental health comes first.