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Monaco #2
A Monaco Minute
Nicholas Stefano was crushed when Miranda Thatcher left Monaco ten years ago. He spent the following years as a Formula One driver before being unexpectedly cut from his team. When Nicholas finally has the chance for a comeback within the sport, he runs into Miranda. Something he is learning on and off the Timing is everything.
At twenty-six, Miranda's life takes a surprising turn. In the wake of her father's death, she returns to Monaco. Her personal life is in tatters, her future as a sports medicine physician is in the air, and she's trying to get over her ex.
When she runs into Nicholas while waiting for a taxi at the airport, it seems like fate. But when she begins working with Nicholas' arch-rival on the track (and off of it), it looks like things between them have run their course. Ten years have passed since she really knew Nicholas. And she feels like there's more to him than he's letting on.
Will they finally get the timing right off the track?
At twenty-six, Miranda's life takes a surprising turn. In the wake of her father's death, she returns to Monaco. Her personal life is in tatters, her future as a sports medicine physician is in the air, and she's trying to get over her ex.
When she runs into Nicholas while waiting for a taxi at the airport, it seems like fate. But when she begins working with Nicholas' arch-rival on the track (and off of it), it looks like things between them have run their course. Ten years have passed since she really knew Nicholas. And she feels like there's more to him than he's letting on.
Will they finally get the timing right off the track?
214 pages, Paperback
Published October 24, 2023
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Kaya Quinsey Holt
10 books48 followersKaya Quinsey Holt is a Canadian author. Alongside her writing, she is a Registered Psychotherapist (CRPO) who works from a narrative approach, helping clients explore and reshape their personal stories. Her books have sold worldwide, have been translated into multiple languages, and adapted for audiobooks. Kaya lives in Ontario with her husband and son.
Find out more at www.kayaquinsey.com
or connect with her on Instagram and Twitter @kayaquinseyholt.
Find out more at www.kayaquinsey.com
or connect with her on Instagram and Twitter @kayaquinseyholt.
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Displaying 1 - 5 of 5 reviews
June 2, 2024
Similar to my first review neither a 3 or 4 star felt right so I think it would border to a 3.5 much like the first one. I was worried reading this, as having seen Nicholas as a child in the first book and now him being the grown up with issues i was worried it was just going to be a scram for a second book and wasn’t going to hold the energy of the first one, but I was very mistaken in this thinking as it was just as enjoyable as the first.
Again, this was a really quick read and as an F1 enjoyer this book was pretty spot on with references around the sport and how it works. It was way more technical than the first one around the sport as Nicholas the main male character was actually a current racing driver in it, which made it very interesting and different compared to the first one which focused on Freddie who was a retired driver.
The whole right person wrong time was done so beautifully and the last actual chapter before the epilogue showing what they talked about before Miranda left for Canada and how they played out.
The last few chapters into their lives and the progression of their budding feelings/ relationship felt a little rushed and I feel like more time could have been out in developing the characters and plot a little further.
I really love the way Holt uses reiteration and how she takes a running theme and will continue it throughout the book not leaving any plot holes and making every little point have a reasoning behind it.
Overall really quick and enjoyable read!
Again, this was a really quick read and as an F1 enjoyer this book was pretty spot on with references around the sport and how it works. It was way more technical than the first one around the sport as Nicholas the main male character was actually a current racing driver in it, which made it very interesting and different compared to the first one which focused on Freddie who was a retired driver.
The whole right person wrong time was done so beautifully and the last actual chapter before the epilogue showing what they talked about before Miranda left for Canada and how they played out.
The last few chapters into their lives and the progression of their budding feelings/ relationship felt a little rushed and I feel like more time could have been out in developing the characters and plot a little further.
I really love the way Holt uses reiteration and how she takes a running theme and will continue it throughout the book not leaving any plot holes and making every little point have a reasoning behind it.
Overall really quick and enjoyable read!
November 22, 2023
3.5☆ your average friends to lovers story
May 3, 2024
𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝟏, 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐜𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝. 𝐈 𝐋𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐃 𝐢𝐭.
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
𝐑𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠: 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
April 6, 2025
there was no real conflict and the pacing was really fast
December 10, 2024
FOR ENGLISH:
1. How did the book end? Were you satisfied with the ending, or not, and why?
It ended happily, of course, I wasn't really satisfied with the book because it felt boring to me and I wanted more, for the plot and the characters.
2. What were your initial thoughts about the book after you finished it?
I was bored. I wish there had been a bigger conflict or the conflict had been made bigger. It was very mindless which isn't a bad thing, It's just not what I expected. I feel like she could've shown more of their childhoods together. It's childhood friends to lovers, but they have a falling out in the middle. I feel like it either should've focused on either the F1 sports aspect or the family aspect. It felt odd the way she split up writing about both.
3. Who would you recommend this book to and why?
If you want mindless very low-stakes F1 romance this is for you! It's very low stakes not lots of conflict between the two main characters. TW: There is a death of a parent so beware!
1. How did the book end? Were you satisfied with the ending, or not, and why?
It ended happily, of course, I wasn't really satisfied with the book because it felt boring to me and I wanted more, for the plot and the characters.
2. What were your initial thoughts about the book after you finished it?
I was bored. I wish there had been a bigger conflict or the conflict had been made bigger. It was very mindless which isn't a bad thing, It's just not what I expected. I feel like she could've shown more of their childhoods together. It's childhood friends to lovers, but they have a falling out in the middle. I feel like it either should've focused on either the F1 sports aspect or the family aspect. It felt odd the way she split up writing about both.
3. Who would you recommend this book to and why?
If you want mindless very low-stakes F1 romance this is for you! It's very low stakes not lots of conflict between the two main characters. TW: There is a death of a parent so beware!
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