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Lights Out
I had one never get involved with a driver. My career as a sports journalist depended on it. But I never planned on Caleb Collings.
The Formula 1 star is notoriously private and despises the media. He’s also the only person who stood up for me when a misogynistic exec tried to tear me down.
To my shock, he offered me an exclusive tour. Then another. Now he’s offering me a side of himself no one else gets to see. He’s everything I should avoid, but I find myself drawn to his piercing blue eyes and the unexpected kindness behind his guarded walls. Falling for him could get me blacklisted, but walking away feels impossible.
Lights Out is the exhilarating first book in the Love in the Paddock contemporary romance series. If you like high-stakes passion and a forbidden workplace romance, you’ll love Aven Ellis’s new read. Open the cover and see what destiny has in store.
🏎️ Sports Romance (Formula 1)🎤 He Hates the Media / She IS the Media🤫 Forbidden / Secret Romance💼 Workplace Romance🤩 Celebrity Hero🚩 Green Flag Hero☀️ Grumpy / Sunshine💕 He Falls First🤝 Forced Proximity
The Formula 1 star is notoriously private and despises the media. He’s also the only person who stood up for me when a misogynistic exec tried to tear me down.
To my shock, he offered me an exclusive tour. Then another. Now he’s offering me a side of himself no one else gets to see. He’s everything I should avoid, but I find myself drawn to his piercing blue eyes and the unexpected kindness behind his guarded walls. Falling for him could get me blacklisted, but walking away feels impossible.
Lights Out is the exhilarating first book in the Love in the Paddock contemporary romance series. If you like high-stakes passion and a forbidden workplace romance, you’ll love Aven Ellis’s new read. Open the cover and see what destiny has in store.
🏎️ Sports Romance (Formula 1)🎤 He Hates the Media / She IS the Media🤫 Forbidden / Secret Romance💼 Workplace Romance🤩 Celebrity Hero🚩 Green Flag Hero☀️ Grumpy / Sunshine💕 He Falls First🤝 Forced Proximity
382 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 17, 2025
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Aven Ellis
54 books831 followersUSA Today bestselling author Aven Ellis began her publishing career in 2013 with her debut release, Connectivity. She currently writes romantic comedies featuring royals, billionaires, aristocrats, and athletes.
Her books are designed to make readers laugh out loud and fall in love. Happily-ever-after endings and good-boy heroes are guaranteed.
Aven lives in the Dallas area with her family. Aven loves shopping and fashion and can spend hours playing with fragrances in any department store. She can be found chatting it up on social media, eating speciality M&Ms, and crushing on the latest outfit the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing.
Her books are designed to make readers laugh out loud and fall in love. Happily-ever-after endings and good-boy heroes are guaranteed.
Aven lives in the Dallas area with her family. Aven loves shopping and fashion and can spend hours playing with fragrances in any department store. She can be found chatting it up on social media, eating speciality M&Ms, and crushing on the latest outfit the Duchess of Cambridge is wearing.
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September 25, 2025
This cover and blurb is so cute. I really wanna read this cus I love f1 but have yet to find any good f1 romances…
Okay so there actually was a lot I loved about this one. All the f1 stuff was done really well and super enjoyable. I liked both main characters and loved how they were mature and communicated and there wasn’t any big drama. I just wish it had been a little longer to have some more deeper connection and moments interacting with other characters because there were a few I loved and would have liked to see a bit more of. It also felt like it ended to fast for me. I really wanted more time to enjoy them as a couple and see how they interacted and their future together stuff like that. But overall it was really good. If you’re into f1 def a fun quick read!
Okay so there actually was a lot I loved about this one. All the f1 stuff was done really well and super enjoyable. I liked both main characters and loved how they were mature and communicated and there wasn’t any big drama. I just wish it had been a little longer to have some more deeper connection and moments interacting with other characters because there were a few I loved and would have liked to see a bit more of. It also felt like it ended to fast for me. I really wanted more time to enjoy them as a couple and see how they interacted and their future together stuff like that. But overall it was really good. If you’re into f1 def a fun quick read!
September 13, 2025
Thank you so much to Love Notes PR and Aven Ellis for this ARC!
Can I please have a relationship like Isla and Caleb? 🙏🏻 They were so mature and honest with each other, and their communication was truly on point. I also loved the way they handled the challenges in their relationship. Ellis really wrote such a mature couple and showed that you can create a beautiful romance without a third-act breakup!
On top of that, I loved seeing Isla’s career take off. I was genuinely invested and so happy every time she reached a new milestone!
The reason I’m giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is that I had some difficulty getting into the story at first, but once I was hooked, I couldn’t put it down!
Can I please have a relationship like Isla and Caleb? 🙏🏻 They were so mature and honest with each other, and their communication was truly on point. I also loved the way they handled the challenges in their relationship. Ellis really wrote such a mature couple and showed that you can create a beautiful romance without a third-act breakup!
On top of that, I loved seeing Isla’s career take off. I was genuinely invested and so happy every time she reached a new milestone!
The reason I’m giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is that I had some difficulty getting into the story at first, but once I was hooked, I couldn’t put it down!
September 17, 2025
It’s lights out and away we go!
🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️ out of 5 race cars for this book.
As an F1 girlie, prior to all that social media buzz and Netflix show, this book made me crave being around the community more and more. Without spoiling much, the dynamic between Isla and Caleb, was just everything I needed. The head of heels driver and the report that needs alittle more time… it’s *chefs kiss* perfection!
*I was selected as an ARC reader
🏎️🏎️🏎️🏎️ out of 5 race cars for this book.
As an F1 girlie, prior to all that social media buzz and Netflix show, this book made me crave being around the community more and more. Without spoiling much, the dynamic between Isla and Caleb, was just everything I needed. The head of heels driver and the report that needs alittle more time… it’s *chefs kiss* perfection!
*I was selected as an ARC reader
September 10, 2025
Caleb Collings is one of the hottest F1 drivers on the grid. But the world doesn't know much about the man behind the car. Although he grew up in the spotlight as the heir to the Collings Motors company, the media sensationalized his parents nasty divorce, leaving deep emotional scars on him. Since then, he's stayed focused on racing, until he met Isla, an up and coming sports reporter from Miami. With her quirky personality, it's no surprise when Isla catches Caleb's attention and sparks begin to fly.
Lights Out is Aven Ellis's latest novel and the first of the Love in the Paddock series and is it hot, hot, hot. Before picking up Aven's book, I didn't know much about F1, but after reading it on Patreon, and binging it again on my Kindle,I'm quickly becoming a fan.
As always, Aven does a masterful job at creating a world that immediately draws you in and makes you eager to find out what happens next. Isla and Caleb are up there as one of my new favorite couples in the Avenverse. The chemistry between these two is off the charts. But what I love most is how strong Isla is. She's a character that's locked in on exactly what she wants and isn't afraid to go after her dreams.
If you're a fan of F1, friends to lovers stories, and billionaires, this book is for you. I can't recommend Lights Out highly enough. 5/5 brilliant stars.
Lights Out is Aven Ellis's latest novel and the first of the Love in the Paddock series and is it hot, hot, hot. Before picking up Aven's book, I didn't know much about F1, but after reading it on Patreon, and binging it again on my Kindle,I'm quickly becoming a fan.
As always, Aven does a masterful job at creating a world that immediately draws you in and makes you eager to find out what happens next. Isla and Caleb are up there as one of my new favorite couples in the Avenverse. The chemistry between these two is off the charts. But what I love most is how strong Isla is. She's a character that's locked in on exactly what she wants and isn't afraid to go after her dreams.
If you're a fan of F1, friends to lovers stories, and billionaires, this book is for you. I can't recommend Lights Out highly enough. 5/5 brilliant stars.
September 7, 2025
ARC Review
I really had high hopes for this book but it unfortunately didn't really meet my expectations. I am giving an honest review based on what I felt when I read this book.
The book has potential to be great, the plot is okay but there are things that are being repeated in other chapter. That was a bit annoying for me. I get that that was how Isla felt but it was too repetitive for me and that's what brought the book's rating down.
While this story focuses on Isla's and Caleb's relationship, there was quite a lot of focus on Isla's career and that was good to see that she was thriving in it but with the way she felt through out the chapters based on her career, especially since it kept on being repetitive for me was not making seem like a great book to read.
I thought that the ending might be a bit better but I didn't really see it. I really liked F1 based romances but this just didn't hit the mark. The book had a lot of the concepts for F1 but the romance didn't really meet my expectations. The chemistry between the characters as well was not really connecting to me. Sometimes I could see it and other times not really.
For me this book was okay and I am grateful for this opportunity but it is not something I am going read again.
I really had high hopes for this book but it unfortunately didn't really meet my expectations. I am giving an honest review based on what I felt when I read this book.
The book has potential to be great, the plot is okay but there are things that are being repeated in other chapter. That was a bit annoying for me. I get that that was how Isla felt but it was too repetitive for me and that's what brought the book's rating down.
While this story focuses on Isla's and Caleb's relationship, there was quite a lot of focus on Isla's career and that was good to see that she was thriving in it but with the way she felt through out the chapters based on her career, especially since it kept on being repetitive for me was not making seem like a great book to read.
I thought that the ending might be a bit better but I didn't really see it. I really liked F1 based romances but this just didn't hit the mark. The book had a lot of the concepts for F1 but the romance didn't really meet my expectations. The chemistry between the characters as well was not really connecting to me. Sometimes I could see it and other times not really.
For me this book was okay and I am grateful for this opportunity but it is not something I am going read again.
September 14, 2025
Thank you LoveNotes PR for the arc!
This was so sweet, I really really enjoyed it. It took me a while to get into it but once I was locked in, I was so invested.
I loved following Isla as her job developed and she got more successful, it was like living vicariously through the F1 presenters and influencers we know in real life. I did find her a little “I’m not like other girls” at times but overall she’s a very strong and empowering character who I was really rooting for.
Caleb was a great MMC - I loved how much he was obsessed with her and wanted to care for her.
I think the two work really well as a couple and I loved reading about them together, right from the beginning to the end.
Aven Ellis knows her F1 and I think this would be perfect for people who love the sport but also who have never read about it before.
This was so sweet, I really really enjoyed it. It took me a while to get into it but once I was locked in, I was so invested.
I loved following Isla as her job developed and she got more successful, it was like living vicariously through the F1 presenters and influencers we know in real life. I did find her a little “I’m not like other girls” at times but overall she’s a very strong and empowering character who I was really rooting for.
Caleb was a great MMC - I loved how much he was obsessed with her and wanted to care for her.
I think the two work really well as a couple and I loved reading about them together, right from the beginning to the end.
Aven Ellis knows her F1 and I think this would be perfect for people who love the sport but also who have never read about it before.
September 24, 2025
Thanks to lovenotes pr and Aven Ellis for the arc! 🏎️
As a long time formula one fan you can feel that this book is written by an f1 lover! Caleb seems like a not so social f1 nepo baby but this is far from the truth! I think I am in love with him😍 Isla is trying to get into the f1 world but as a woman (power woman really) she still deals with some men who don’t like that! Luckily Caleb is a walking green flag!! I love that the main characters communicate really well and (yay for me) no third act breakup 🥳 I’m already really excited for the other books in this series🥰
As a long time formula one fan you can feel that this book is written by an f1 lover! Caleb seems like a not so social f1 nepo baby but this is far from the truth! I think I am in love with him😍 Isla is trying to get into the f1 world but as a woman (power woman really) she still deals with some men who don’t like that! Luckily Caleb is a walking green flag!! I love that the main characters communicate really well and (yay for me) no third act breakup 🥳 I’m already really excited for the other books in this series🥰
September 15, 2025
I was sent this as an ARC. So happy to have had to chance to read this amazing love story. Delightfully not a dual POV that we have so much of now, the love between the characters is a slow burn of epic proportions. Nice to read something outside of a hockey romance as well. I truly look forward to the next book!
October 1, 2025
Rounded up from 3.5
September 21, 2025
The way I cackled while reading this book. It had so much angst and was a slow burn. The f1 speech and information was informative! I really enjoyed the characters and the banter between all the characters
October 29, 2025
Lights Out is Aven's first F1 racing book. I know nothing about it, but you know what? She has done so much research, and includes all the details, that I didn’t have to know anything to be completely absorbed in the story. I also love how she continues to weave other elements from her universe into her books (like Bea’s Blends/Caleb’s signature grapefruit scent). The couple in this book is Isla Foley, Miami native and an aspiring F1 TV journalist, and Caleb Collings, F1 racer for his family’s team, Collings Motors, who also happens to hate the media. 🤔 After sticking up for herself to a sexist PR guy, Caleb offers to give her the tour of the motorhome himself. And, you’ll just have to read it to find out what happens. 🥰
September 17, 2025
ARC provided by LoveNotes PR in exchange for honest review.
Lights Out is the story of Isla Foley, a content creator who is starting to make waves in the world of F1 journalism. An encounter with a sexist pig at Collings Motors leads to a meet-cute with Caleb Collings, the notoriously media resistant F1 star, and after feeling the spark, he gives Isla an interview that breaks her right into the job she's always dreamed of. Dating an F1 driver was never on her radar, and dating a journalist was never on his... but the truth will out. Will she lose her fledgling career? And can he protect her from the evils of social media trolls?
I am relatively new to the world of sports romance, and I often find that technical content is very limited. When I saw this was available for review, I was almost hesitant - I was brought up from a tiny child as an F1 fan, so I knew that I'd be hypercritical. But I took a chance, and I'm so glad I did! Aven Ellis managed to get in a great amount of technical F1 knowledge, be it about the cars, the pit lane limiter, lights out, the circuits - and did it without making it sound boring at any point. There was a lot of recognisable driver traits, Drive to Survive references, a Surrey based family-run team - it felt very current.
Isla and Caleb's relationship is very mature, particularly when you consider just what is at stake with them being together. She is effervescent, smart and knows exactly what she wants - a fierce FMC in a male dominated world. Caleb is super focused on his driving, and incredibly reluctant to engage with the media outside of contractual commitments. He is determined to keep his life outside racing private, coming across as taciturn, but he is utterly adorable with the people he cares about (his relationship with his sister is so sweet). His friendship bracelet date invite is probably the cutest method of asking someone out I'll ever read! They are a strong partnership, almost always on the same page, and quick to resolve it when they aren't.
My one real criticism of this book was the pet names the characters have for each other, they were a bit cringeworthy and didn't feel like they suited the characters - they felt childish, which clashed terribly with the impression of maturity both characters had given off until that point. Other than that, I found Lights Out a really enjoyable read, on the fronts of romance, F1 knowledge, and having a badass FMC in a very male dominated world. I'm really looking forward to book two - Catherine and Mason's story!
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this book!
Lights Out is the story of Isla Foley, a content creator who is starting to make waves in the world of F1 journalism. An encounter with a sexist pig at Collings Motors leads to a meet-cute with Caleb Collings, the notoriously media resistant F1 star, and after feeling the spark, he gives Isla an interview that breaks her right into the job she's always dreamed of. Dating an F1 driver was never on her radar, and dating a journalist was never on his... but the truth will out. Will she lose her fledgling career? And can he protect her from the evils of social media trolls?
I am relatively new to the world of sports romance, and I often find that technical content is very limited. When I saw this was available for review, I was almost hesitant - I was brought up from a tiny child as an F1 fan, so I knew that I'd be hypercritical. But I took a chance, and I'm so glad I did! Aven Ellis managed to get in a great amount of technical F1 knowledge, be it about the cars, the pit lane limiter, lights out, the circuits - and did it without making it sound boring at any point. There was a lot of recognisable driver traits, Drive to Survive references, a Surrey based family-run team - it felt very current.
Isla and Caleb's relationship is very mature, particularly when you consider just what is at stake with them being together. She is effervescent, smart and knows exactly what she wants - a fierce FMC in a male dominated world. Caleb is super focused on his driving, and incredibly reluctant to engage with the media outside of contractual commitments. He is determined to keep his life outside racing private, coming across as taciturn, but he is utterly adorable with the people he cares about (his relationship with his sister is so sweet). His friendship bracelet date invite is probably the cutest method of asking someone out I'll ever read! They are a strong partnership, almost always on the same page, and quick to resolve it when they aren't.
My one real criticism of this book was the pet names the characters have for each other, they were a bit cringeworthy and didn't feel like they suited the characters - they felt childish, which clashed terribly with the impression of maturity both characters had given off until that point. Other than that, I found Lights Out a really enjoyable read, on the fronts of romance, F1 knowledge, and having a badass FMC in a very male dominated world. I'm really looking forward to book two - Catherine and Mason's story!
Thank you for giving me the opportunity to review this book!
September 24, 2025
✨️✨️ ARC Review ✨️✨️
Formula 1 is one of those worlds that feels impossibly glamorous from the outside: the speed, the spectacle, the drivers who seem larger than life. So, when I picked up Lights Out, I expected drama, adrenaline and maybe a scandal or two. What I got instead was something softer and, honestly, more refreshing: a sweet, slow-burn romance set against the chaos of the paddock.
Isla Foley is the kind of heroine I warm to immediately. She’s ambitious, determined and not afraid to put in the work. I loved that about her. She knows what she wants, a career in sports reporting, and she’s not about to let anyone think she’s chasing after athletes for the connections. That resolve really anchors the story, because when Caleb Collings, a very handsome F1 driver with a sharp British wit, decides he wants to date her, Isla doesn’t just melt into the background. She questions his motives, worries about how it will affect her job, and makes it clear she will not be seen as someone who traded integrity for romance.
The whole book is told from Isla’s point of view, which gives us plenty of insight into her thoughts and fears, but I did find myself missing Caleb’s perspective. He’s a big part of why the story works, with his respect for Isla and his steady patience, but we only ever see him through her eyes. Still, he wins her over, and me too if I’m honest, with the way he always tries to put her first and never undermines her ambitions.
What struck me most is how drama free this book feels in the best possible way. There’s no unnecessary scandal or dragged out arguments. Even when Isla and Caleb disagree, they talk it through like grown-ups. It makes for such a calm, comforting read, with just enough spice to keep things exciting without tipping into the over the top.
So if you’re looking for explosions of tension and headline-worthy drama, this isn’t it. But if you want a romance that feels kind, respectful and quietly swoony, then Lights Out is absolutely worth picking up. It’s like settling in with a cup of tea and watching two people figure out how to make love work without losing themselves along the way, and honestly, I enjoyed every page of it.
Formula 1 is one of those worlds that feels impossibly glamorous from the outside: the speed, the spectacle, the drivers who seem larger than life. So, when I picked up Lights Out, I expected drama, adrenaline and maybe a scandal or two. What I got instead was something softer and, honestly, more refreshing: a sweet, slow-burn romance set against the chaos of the paddock.
Isla Foley is the kind of heroine I warm to immediately. She’s ambitious, determined and not afraid to put in the work. I loved that about her. She knows what she wants, a career in sports reporting, and she’s not about to let anyone think she’s chasing after athletes for the connections. That resolve really anchors the story, because when Caleb Collings, a very handsome F1 driver with a sharp British wit, decides he wants to date her, Isla doesn’t just melt into the background. She questions his motives, worries about how it will affect her job, and makes it clear she will not be seen as someone who traded integrity for romance.
The whole book is told from Isla’s point of view, which gives us plenty of insight into her thoughts and fears, but I did find myself missing Caleb’s perspective. He’s a big part of why the story works, with his respect for Isla and his steady patience, but we only ever see him through her eyes. Still, he wins her over, and me too if I’m honest, with the way he always tries to put her first and never undermines her ambitions.
What struck me most is how drama free this book feels in the best possible way. There’s no unnecessary scandal or dragged out arguments. Even when Isla and Caleb disagree, they talk it through like grown-ups. It makes for such a calm, comforting read, with just enough spice to keep things exciting without tipping into the over the top.
So if you’re looking for explosions of tension and headline-worthy drama, this isn’t it. But if you want a romance that feels kind, respectful and quietly swoony, then Lights Out is absolutely worth picking up. It’s like settling in with a cup of tea and watching two people figure out how to make love work without losing themselves along the way, and honestly, I enjoyed every page of it.
September 17, 2025
Isla’s father scored some comp tickets for the Miami Grand Prix and she figured she may as well tag along . When she saw a sight and fell hook line and swoon she was in heaven it’s bliss she’s fallen in love and over the moon to be here to witness this bliss . Not a man ,oh no ,it’s the circuit ,the cars that she’s fallen in love with . The whole shebang that is F1 Racing ,it’s embracing and she’s sold . Wanting to make her career in sports journalism. She dreams of working with a top team and her internship is right here in two weeks at Total Access Total Sport Miami .The thrum ,the feel of the reverberations of the cars ,the smell of burning rubber and fuel is her elixir. She can’t get enough of the excitement feeling running throughout her body sending her in a spin with a big grin and the sense she’d come home. She’d been hired for some fluff behind scenes shots by Downforce Network so she finds herself with a vip pass to the inner circle . The happening core ,where the caravan trailers become ‘mini skyscrapers’ residences . Caleb Collings she discovers is the number 2 . The number 1 being a Brit called Mason Clark. She gets to meet the Collings dynasty in fact since Catherine Caleb’s sister is his personal assistant and she shows her around their base set up. When she hears an ass of a man dismiss her knowledge she steps in and sticks up for herself but so did two F1 drivers Mason and Caleb which proves that this man does have a heart as well as good lucking and he’s noticed her looking ..A great storyline.I live with an F1 nut and come July he’s off to the British Grand Prix is my hubby ,never missing a qualifying session when it’s aired as well as the race and highlight reels. The squeaks of the wheels the thrum of the engines and this man has her pistons revving heating her seat waiting for his hunk o meat. He’s not a tea drinker ,join the club cos this English lass doesn’t either preferring my mocha made by my boo. Sprinkles and whipped cream too. The two become swift friends and then more and this author deserves an encore for the storytelling as it’s compelling and believably conceivable too.
October 5, 2025
Isla es creadora de contenido sobre Fórmula 1, y cuando surge la oportunidad de colaborar con uno de los equipos más importantes durante el Gran Premio de Miami, no duda en aceptarlo. Sin embargo, al llegar debe enfrentarse al jefe de publicidad del equipo, un auténtico machista, y ella, fiel a su carácter, no se calla y le dice exactamente lo que piensa. Esa actitud llama la atención de Caleb, uno de los pilotos estrella de Colling Motors, que además detesta a la prensa. Para sorpresa de todos, Caleb termina siendo quien le hace el tour por el paddock mientras graban contenido juntos.
La química entre ambos no pasa desapercibida, y Caleb le ofrece a Isla algo inesperado, una entrevista exclusiva y personal, pero con la condición de que sea en Italia, el siguiente destino del equipo. Isla comunica la propuesta a la empresa que la ha contratado y, viendo el éxito que tuvo el último video con Caleb en Miami, aprueban el viaje sin dudarlo. Esa entrevista íntima y directa con Caleb no solo marcará un antes y un después en su carrera, sino también en su vida personal.
Nos adentramos en otro sport romance con el telón de fondo en la Fórmula q, un género que últimamente estoy devorando y que vuelve a engancharme sin remedio, Isla es un personaje brillante: fuerte, decidida y segura de sí misma, una mujer que se abre camino en un entorno todavía dominado por periodistas hombres. Me ha encantado su carácter y la manera en que defiende su lugar sin miedo. Y Caleb, ¿puedo tener un Caleb en mi vida, por favor? Es romántico, adorable y tiene momentos que hacen que quieras abrazarlo (y algo más, ya me entendéis 😏 ).
El ritmo de la historia es ágil y envolvente, se lee en pocos días porque engancha desde el principio. Además, los personajes secundarios tienen mucha fuerza y te hacen querer saber más de sus vidas también. En definitiva, un libro fresco, divertido y adictivo, perfecto para quienes buscan un romance con tensión y química, sin dejar de lado el escenario vibrante como es el mundo de la Fórmula 1. ¿El siguiente libro para cuándo? Lo necesito ya!!
La química entre ambos no pasa desapercibida, y Caleb le ofrece a Isla algo inesperado, una entrevista exclusiva y personal, pero con la condición de que sea en Italia, el siguiente destino del equipo. Isla comunica la propuesta a la empresa que la ha contratado y, viendo el éxito que tuvo el último video con Caleb en Miami, aprueban el viaje sin dudarlo. Esa entrevista íntima y directa con Caleb no solo marcará un antes y un después en su carrera, sino también en su vida personal.
Nos adentramos en otro sport romance con el telón de fondo en la Fórmula q, un género que últimamente estoy devorando y que vuelve a engancharme sin remedio, Isla es un personaje brillante: fuerte, decidida y segura de sí misma, una mujer que se abre camino en un entorno todavía dominado por periodistas hombres. Me ha encantado su carácter y la manera en que defiende su lugar sin miedo. Y Caleb, ¿puedo tener un Caleb en mi vida, por favor? Es romántico, adorable y tiene momentos que hacen que quieras abrazarlo (y algo más, ya me entendéis 😏 ).
El ritmo de la historia es ágil y envolvente, se lee en pocos días porque engancha desde el principio. Además, los personajes secundarios tienen mucha fuerza y te hacen querer saber más de sus vidas también. En definitiva, un libro fresco, divertido y adictivo, perfecto para quienes buscan un romance con tensión y química, sin dejar de lado el escenario vibrante como es el mundo de la Fórmula 1. ¿El siguiente libro para cuándo? Lo necesito ya!!
September 17, 2025
Lights Out- A Wonderful Surprise!
As someone who does not follow or even pretend to enjoy Formula 1 racing, I was completely and pleasantly surprised at how much I loved this story. The first in a new series, Aven Ellis once again has shown her intense commitment to research and detail in order to bring this story to life.
Isla Foley is a racing influencer with a dream to report on Formula 1 racing. As she describes her visits through F1 and F2 motor areas while reporting, I found myself so far out of my league when trying to imagine it. Aven did a really good job of describing it, but even then, the language was all foreign for someone like me who absolutely no background knowledge. BUT, never did it take away from the story. Isla is a “kick ass and take names” woman and her strength with how she handles people and situations is the best part of the whole story. OK, maybe not the best part, but it makes her a character I’d like to know in real life. She is principled and willing to speak up when necessary. And completely smitten when it comes to Caleb.
Caleb Collings is part knight-in-racing-suit, part sinfully sweet, and is one of the heirs to the Collings Motor dynasty. How he immediately treats Isla and their unfolding friendship, then love story is the best part of the book. Learning about Caleb also took me inside of a F1 car, which was also a new experience. Caleb, a man who could have just about any woman in the world, has to prove to Isla why they belong together. Why would she ever resist that?
The entire story was a beautiful tribute to how to overcome obstacles when you want something that means so much to you. If you love Formula 1 racing, you will love this book. If you know nothing about Formula 1 racing, you will also love this book. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series!
As someone who does not follow or even pretend to enjoy Formula 1 racing, I was completely and pleasantly surprised at how much I loved this story. The first in a new series, Aven Ellis once again has shown her intense commitment to research and detail in order to bring this story to life.
Isla Foley is a racing influencer with a dream to report on Formula 1 racing. As she describes her visits through F1 and F2 motor areas while reporting, I found myself so far out of my league when trying to imagine it. Aven did a really good job of describing it, but even then, the language was all foreign for someone like me who absolutely no background knowledge. BUT, never did it take away from the story. Isla is a “kick ass and take names” woman and her strength with how she handles people and situations is the best part of the whole story. OK, maybe not the best part, but it makes her a character I’d like to know in real life. She is principled and willing to speak up when necessary. And completely smitten when it comes to Caleb.
Caleb Collings is part knight-in-racing-suit, part sinfully sweet, and is one of the heirs to the Collings Motor dynasty. How he immediately treats Isla and their unfolding friendship, then love story is the best part of the book. Learning about Caleb also took me inside of a F1 car, which was also a new experience. Caleb, a man who could have just about any woman in the world, has to prove to Isla why they belong together. Why would she ever resist that?
The entire story was a beautiful tribute to how to overcome obstacles when you want something that means so much to you. If you love Formula 1 racing, you will love this book. If you know nothing about Formula 1 racing, you will also love this book. I am looking forward to reading the next in the series!
September 7, 2025
ARC Review for ‘Lights Out’ by Aven Ellis.
I enjoyed the storyline and the characters in this book.
Life in the F1 is always so fascinating and the world building and technicalities were nicely written down. Loved how Zandvoort was written in it too being my homecountry🥰
Isla is smart and makes sure she won’t be trampled on,witty and funny, she knows what she wants in life and works hard to achieve it. And Caleb is just the cherry on top of her french toast🤣
Caleb is such a gentleman! Guarded due to past history, closed off, but when Isla steps into the motor house, not afraid to stand up what is right, he is a goner.
Their chemistry is adorable! Their 🌶️ is super nice. The book isn’t that graphic, giving the reader the option to let it play out in their own head, my imagination had such fun 🫣
Their best friends and Caleb’s sister were nice and strategically blended it to round it all up.
Can’t wait to read about Catherine and Mason!
Hopefully Hadleigh also gets her HeA, unless there’s a book 3 for them? Eeekkk!🤩
The only reason why I give it 4⭐️ is due to some repetitiveness on inner dialogue. But this is just preference. I’m a reader that just wants the story to get going and not hang around too much in scenes.
Other readers might find it the complete opposite. But again, this is a preference matter, but this is my reason for a star less.
Awesome book all in all though!
4/5⭐️
#arc #arcreview #bookrecs #lightsout #avenellis
I enjoyed the storyline and the characters in this book.
Life in the F1 is always so fascinating and the world building and technicalities were nicely written down. Loved how Zandvoort was written in it too being my homecountry🥰
Isla is smart and makes sure she won’t be trampled on,witty and funny, she knows what she wants in life and works hard to achieve it. And Caleb is just the cherry on top of her french toast🤣
Caleb is such a gentleman! Guarded due to past history, closed off, but when Isla steps into the motor house, not afraid to stand up what is right, he is a goner.
Their chemistry is adorable! Their 🌶️ is super nice. The book isn’t that graphic, giving the reader the option to let it play out in their own head, my imagination had such fun 🫣
Their best friends and Caleb’s sister were nice and strategically blended it to round it all up.
Can’t wait to read about Catherine and Mason!
Hopefully Hadleigh also gets her HeA, unless there’s a book 3 for them? Eeekkk!🤩
The only reason why I give it 4⭐️ is due to some repetitiveness on inner dialogue. But this is just preference. I’m a reader that just wants the story to get going and not hang around too much in scenes.
Other readers might find it the complete opposite. But again, this is a preference matter, but this is my reason for a star less.
Awesome book all in all though!
4/5⭐️
#arc #arcreview #bookrecs #lightsout #avenellis
September 9, 2025
Lights out by Aven Ellis
Now I've always enjoyed watching the F1 with my husband but who knew I needed a romance book about it!! Especially as I won't watch Romcoms!
I Love how it talks about the dynamics of a family member getting a seat on a racing team and that they expect it's because of his name so have to fight harder to prove themselves.
I mean Caleb is a major #greenflag the whole way through this book but from the moment he sticks up for Isla after Arthurs comments YES Caleb!
I can't forget how honestly (me to girl) is one of Isla's strong points and standing up for herself....Goals! As well as feeling like Caleb is out of her league at the beginning don't we all go through that 🙋🏼♀️
I ended up questioning my husband on some of the things mentioned to check whether they were real...I'm looking at you pit lane limiter (who knew!)
All the other relationships are so fun top how Hadleigh and Isla are like siblings. How Catherine and caleb are like best friends (see the swap there 🤣)
My favourite quote:
"Because im weird? and I dont flirt like a normal person?"
"Well yes"
Throw in a bit of Jealousy from Caleb *swoon*
I understand the dads worries but God i wanted to tell him to shut up lol and hoped he is wrong!
Such an enjoyable easy read 📚 and you really fell in love with the characters.
I need the second one NOW I need to know what happens with Mason and Catherine and Hadleigh and Xavier (please don't let me down it has to happen)
Now I've always enjoyed watching the F1 with my husband but who knew I needed a romance book about it!! Especially as I won't watch Romcoms!
I Love how it talks about the dynamics of a family member getting a seat on a racing team and that they expect it's because of his name so have to fight harder to prove themselves.
I mean Caleb is a major #greenflag the whole way through this book but from the moment he sticks up for Isla after Arthurs comments YES Caleb!
I can't forget how honestly (me to girl) is one of Isla's strong points and standing up for herself....Goals! As well as feeling like Caleb is out of her league at the beginning don't we all go through that 🙋🏼♀️
I ended up questioning my husband on some of the things mentioned to check whether they were real...I'm looking at you pit lane limiter (who knew!)
All the other relationships are so fun top how Hadleigh and Isla are like siblings. How Catherine and caleb are like best friends (see the swap there 🤣)
My favourite quote:
"Because im weird? and I dont flirt like a normal person?"
"Well yes"
Throw in a bit of Jealousy from Caleb *swoon*
I understand the dads worries but God i wanted to tell him to shut up lol and hoped he is wrong!
Such an enjoyable easy read 📚 and you really fell in love with the characters.
I need the second one NOW I need to know what happens with Mason and Catherine and Hadleigh and Xavier (please don't let me down it has to happen)
September 12, 2025
“If french toast could come in a language, I would be fluent.”
✔️F1 romance
✔️driver x reporter
✔️forbidden
✔️secret relationship
✔️no 3rd act breakup
✔️single POV (FMC)
1.75⭐️ rounded up
Caleb (MMC) and Isla (FMC) are cute together, and while I like the storyline itself and the empowering messages about women in male dominated sports, unfortunately this book wasn’t for me. I found the FMC’s internal thoughts to be repetitive and immature (though she isn’t an immature character — it’s hard to explain, but its like the author was trying so hard to make her sound relatable that it backfired). I think having the MMC’s POV could have balanced it out a bit, but without that it just got to be too much. It’s one thing for both characters to have similar thoughts so it feels repetitive, it’s another thing for one character to continuously think the same thing again and again. I found the writing to be a little clunky and disjointed, and it was hard to get through, though I was enjoying where the plot was going.
I’m disappointed because I love a good F1 romance and had high hopes for this series, but I won’t be continuing it even though I really like the characters the next book will be following.
*Thank you so much to the author (Aven Ellis) and Love Notes PR for the opportunity to ARC read this book! All opinions are my own*
✔️F1 romance
✔️driver x reporter
✔️forbidden
✔️secret relationship
✔️no 3rd act breakup
✔️single POV (FMC)
1.75⭐️ rounded up
Caleb (MMC) and Isla (FMC) are cute together, and while I like the storyline itself and the empowering messages about women in male dominated sports, unfortunately this book wasn’t for me. I found the FMC’s internal thoughts to be repetitive and immature (though she isn’t an immature character — it’s hard to explain, but its like the author was trying so hard to make her sound relatable that it backfired). I think having the MMC’s POV could have balanced it out a bit, but without that it just got to be too much. It’s one thing for both characters to have similar thoughts so it feels repetitive, it’s another thing for one character to continuously think the same thing again and again. I found the writing to be a little clunky and disjointed, and it was hard to get through, though I was enjoying where the plot was going.
I’m disappointed because I love a good F1 romance and had high hopes for this series, but I won’t be continuing it even though I really like the characters the next book will be following.
*Thank you so much to the author (Aven Ellis) and Love Notes PR for the opportunity to ARC read this book! All opinions are my own*
September 25, 2025
Lights Out by Aven Ellis was my first ever Formula 1 romance, and I thought the F1 aspect was really fun! I liked how the racing world was woven into the backdrop without being overwhelming or hard to follow. It added a unique setting that stood out from the usual sports romances I tend to read.
Isla was a really interesting FMC - her dedication to her career as a sports journalist was admirable and I loved seeing a character so unapologetically ambitious. At the same time, that same focus sometimes pulled me out of the romance and left me a little frustrated, since it felt like her work overshadowed some of the emotional connection I wanted more of. Caleb had great swoony moments as the broody, talented driver, but I wished we got to know him on a deeper level too.
Overall, the story was cute, light, and tied together nicely in the end, but I wanted more!! More depth in the relationship, more emotional tension, and more exploration of the characters beyond their roles. Still, as my first F1 romance, it was a refreshing change of pace and definitely made me curious to try more sports romances outside of my usual hockey niche.
Thank you Love Notes and Aven Ellis for the ARC in exchange for the honest review.
Isla was a really interesting FMC - her dedication to her career as a sports journalist was admirable and I loved seeing a character so unapologetically ambitious. At the same time, that same focus sometimes pulled me out of the romance and left me a little frustrated, since it felt like her work overshadowed some of the emotional connection I wanted more of. Caleb had great swoony moments as the broody, talented driver, but I wished we got to know him on a deeper level too.
Overall, the story was cute, light, and tied together nicely in the end, but I wanted more!! More depth in the relationship, more emotional tension, and more exploration of the characters beyond their roles. Still, as my first F1 romance, it was a refreshing change of pace and definitely made me curious to try more sports romances outside of my usual hockey niche.
Thank you Love Notes and Aven Ellis for the ARC in exchange for the honest review.
September 14, 2025
Thank you Love Notes PR and Aven Ellis for this ARC. Extremely grateful for this and so excited for other people to read this book!!
As an F1 lover myself this book would be perfect for those just starting or wanting to get into F1, not just for reading but the actual sport, as Aven did such an incredible job explaining how F1 works and all the details that is involved in the background such as the motor homes as an example.
Isla is a force to be reckoned with, she’s so confident and knows exactly what she wants in life and isn’t afraid of working hard to achieve those goals. She is who I want to be in life!!
Caleb is just a sweetheart. A walking green flag. At first he’s very guarded but once you understand why, you just want to protect him and tell him everything will be okay🥺
The chemistry, the spice was so good!! Not very graphic which was good and I enjoyed as sometimes it’s nice to not read every spicy detail and just let your own imagination run wild.
First book from this author and I’m excited to see where this series goes. Please tell me there’s a book about Catherine and Mason but I’m so excited for the book of Xavier and Hadleigh 🤭🤭
As an F1 lover myself this book would be perfect for those just starting or wanting to get into F1, not just for reading but the actual sport, as Aven did such an incredible job explaining how F1 works and all the details that is involved in the background such as the motor homes as an example.
Isla is a force to be reckoned with, she’s so confident and knows exactly what she wants in life and isn’t afraid of working hard to achieve those goals. She is who I want to be in life!!
Caleb is just a sweetheart. A walking green flag. At first he’s very guarded but once you understand why, you just want to protect him and tell him everything will be okay🥺
The chemistry, the spice was so good!! Not very graphic which was good and I enjoyed as sometimes it’s nice to not read every spicy detail and just let your own imagination run wild.
First book from this author and I’m excited to see where this series goes. Please tell me there’s a book about Catherine and Mason but I’m so excited for the book of Xavier and Hadleigh 🤭🤭
September 16, 2025
I love jumping into a new Aven series. This is her first introduction to the new F1 series, Love in the Paddock, but this is not the first time meeting Colin.
I was really excited to follow Caleb Colling's love story; since seeing him in an appearance or two in previous books. Isla is probably one of my favorite FMCs by Aven. She is self-assured and honestly what I imagine my favorite online personalities are like behind the camera/screen.
I enjoyed the gradual progression of their relationship. A few of Aven's latest releases have been head first into the coupling, and this was refreshing.
My only reservations with this one is that there is a lot of F1 details and jargon. I have absolutely no previous F1 knowledge, so that was a lot for me. It didn't fully take me out of the story, but the whole novel revolves around F1 and is almost exclusively set at races. If you take one of her other sports themed books, it's more from a outsider perspective. This time, Isla reports and films content for F1 because she knows it all, too.
That being said, it was interesting and Aven, through Isla, makes things relatable to the "casual fan".
A strong 4.5/5 for me on this one. I can't wait for Hadleigh and Xavier.
I was really excited to follow Caleb Colling's love story; since seeing him in an appearance or two in previous books. Isla is probably one of my favorite FMCs by Aven. She is self-assured and honestly what I imagine my favorite online personalities are like behind the camera/screen.
I enjoyed the gradual progression of their relationship. A few of Aven's latest releases have been head first into the coupling, and this was refreshing.
My only reservations with this one is that there is a lot of F1 details and jargon. I have absolutely no previous F1 knowledge, so that was a lot for me. It didn't fully take me out of the story, but the whole novel revolves around F1 and is almost exclusively set at races. If you take one of her other sports themed books, it's more from a outsider perspective. This time, Isla reports and films content for F1 because she knows it all, too.
That being said, it was interesting and Aven, through Isla, makes things relatable to the "casual fan".
A strong 4.5/5 for me on this one. I can't wait for Hadleigh and Xavier.
September 18, 2025
4.5 ⭐️
This may be one of the best formula 1 romance I've ever read (and I've read a lot). I enjoyed how accurate everything was and seeing more of the journalist side compared to the driving. Not the mention I love the cover.
Isla is such a girlboss! She doesn't let anyone try to bring her down for wanting to be a journalist and will gladly stand up to herself even if it means potentially losing a project. Her reporting style is so unique and is something I would love to see more in F1. I would love to see the current drivers doing Outside the Cockpit.
Caleb may be close to the perfect man. He isn't a fan of the media for valid reasons yet as his relationship with Isla develops we see him become more open to participating in more media. Not to mention the way he insantly defended Isla when Authur was being a misogynistic idiot.
Their relationship development was so sweet to read about. Caleb's friendship bracelet date idea is my new standard. The potential for a third act breakup was so high but they both communciated and solved the diffence they had which strengthened their relationship.
I cannot reccomend this book enough and canot wait for the next book. Happy (late) relase day Aven!
Thank you LoveNotes PR and Aven Ellis for the arc!
This may be one of the best formula 1 romance I've ever read (and I've read a lot). I enjoyed how accurate everything was and seeing more of the journalist side compared to the driving. Not the mention I love the cover.
Isla is such a girlboss! She doesn't let anyone try to bring her down for wanting to be a journalist and will gladly stand up to herself even if it means potentially losing a project. Her reporting style is so unique and is something I would love to see more in F1. I would love to see the current drivers doing Outside the Cockpit.
Caleb may be close to the perfect man. He isn't a fan of the media for valid reasons yet as his relationship with Isla develops we see him become more open to participating in more media. Not to mention the way he insantly defended Isla when Authur was being a misogynistic idiot.
Their relationship development was so sweet to read about. Caleb's friendship bracelet date idea is my new standard. The potential for a third act breakup was so high but they both communciated and solved the diffence they had which strengthened their relationship.
I cannot reccomend this book enough and canot wait for the next book. Happy (late) relase day Aven!
Thank you LoveNotes PR and Aven Ellis for the arc!
September 22, 2025
ARC REVIEW
Huge thank you to Love Notes PR for the ARC of Lights Out by Aven Ellis. A 3.5 ⭐️ read for me, Lights Out had me smiling as I read.
Featuring:
🏎️ F1 Romance
🎤 Media Romance
💼 Workplace Romance
❌ Forbidden Romance
🫣 Secret Romance
🧡 Found FamilyF1 Romance
A Formula 1 content creator, Isla Foley is determined to break into the cut throat world of sports journalism. She gets her big break at the Miami Grand Prix, but what she doesn’t expect is to fall for Caleb Collings, Formula 1 Driver, and heir to Collings Motors. Luckily, Caleb has fallen just as hard. But can their relationship survive Isla’s budding career?
There were times I was rolling my eyes, some of Isla’s internal dialogue was a little much, and there is a friendship bracelet plot point that had me going “Okay Travis Kelce 🙄” but overall I found this read enjoyable and low stakes, in a good way. The cast of supporting characters was a lot of fun as well, and I look forward to reading their stories in the rest of the series. Overall, Lights Out was a light hearted and pleasant read, it wasn’t anything ground breaking, but I enjoyed it and it fulfilled my current F1 romance obsession.
Huge thank you to Love Notes PR for the ARC of Lights Out by Aven Ellis. A 3.5 ⭐️ read for me, Lights Out had me smiling as I read.
Featuring:
🏎️ F1 Romance
🎤 Media Romance
💼 Workplace Romance
❌ Forbidden Romance
🫣 Secret Romance
🧡 Found FamilyF1 Romance
A Formula 1 content creator, Isla Foley is determined to break into the cut throat world of sports journalism. She gets her big break at the Miami Grand Prix, but what she doesn’t expect is to fall for Caleb Collings, Formula 1 Driver, and heir to Collings Motors. Luckily, Caleb has fallen just as hard. But can their relationship survive Isla’s budding career?
There were times I was rolling my eyes, some of Isla’s internal dialogue was a little much, and there is a friendship bracelet plot point that had me going “Okay Travis Kelce 🙄” but overall I found this read enjoyable and low stakes, in a good way. The cast of supporting characters was a lot of fun as well, and I look forward to reading their stories in the rest of the series. Overall, Lights Out was a light hearted and pleasant read, it wasn’t anything ground breaking, but I enjoyed it and it fulfilled my current F1 romance obsession.
September 28, 2025
🇬🇧🏎 British F1 MMC +
🇺🇸🎤📹 American Content Creator FMC
= Super swoony chemistry!
Isla Foley & Caleb Collings get 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Things I loved about Lights Out
🏎 exceptionally researched F1 content that highlights just how much effort the author puts into each and every one of her books. I loved all the paddock and pit lane stuff and the behind the scenes stuff
🩷💙 really likeable leading characters who had an insta-connection. I also loved their back stories, and it added to their story and their reactions
🏎 no third act break up! Hurrah! This was a relatively low-angst spin around the F1 world, and it hit the spot perfectly
📹 I love seeing female characters with a bit of backbone who stand up for their beliefs and don't get walked over. Isla's initial entrance to Collings Motors was a tour de force in putting a sexist misogynistic old goat in his place whilst also impressing a top F1 driver
🩷💙 side characters are my kryptonite - if it's not a well-rounded cast of characters, I will often lose interest. I love the hint of a future romance between Catherine and Mason (I'm here for book 2 already)
Safe to say this has reignited my love for F1 romance - Bravo!
🇺🇸🎤📹 American Content Creator FMC
= Super swoony chemistry!
Isla Foley & Caleb Collings get 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Things I loved about Lights Out
🏎 exceptionally researched F1 content that highlights just how much effort the author puts into each and every one of her books. I loved all the paddock and pit lane stuff and the behind the scenes stuff
🩷💙 really likeable leading characters who had an insta-connection. I also loved their back stories, and it added to their story and their reactions
🏎 no third act break up! Hurrah! This was a relatively low-angst spin around the F1 world, and it hit the spot perfectly
📹 I love seeing female characters with a bit of backbone who stand up for their beliefs and don't get walked over. Isla's initial entrance to Collings Motors was a tour de force in putting a sexist misogynistic old goat in his place whilst also impressing a top F1 driver
🩷💙 side characters are my kryptonite - if it's not a well-rounded cast of characters, I will often lose interest. I love the hint of a future romance between Catherine and Mason (I'm here for book 2 already)
Safe to say this has reignited my love for F1 romance - Bravo!
September 21, 2025
Lights Out by Aven Ellis is an exhilarating romance that kept me hooked from start to finish. Isla Foley’s journey as a sports reporter at the Miami Grand Prix is full of ambition, tension, and unexpected romance. Her chemistry with Caleb Collings, the charismatic F1 driver, is electric and impossible to ignore. The forbidden nature of their relationship adds layers of suspense and keeps the story exciting. Ellis perfectly captures the high-speed, high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing. The pacing is flawless, balancing intense racing moments with heartfelt, intimate scenes. Supporting characters add depth and warmth, making the story feel rich and immersive. Isla and Caleb’s growth, both individually and together, is satisfying and authentic. The writing is sharp, engaging, and full of energy, pulling you into the glamorous yet challenging world they navigate. Lights Out is a thrilling, passionate romance that will leave readers breathless and completely invested in the characters.
- Vanesa Gjolaj, Author Of “The Enchanted Manuscript”
- Vanesa Gjolaj, Author Of “The Enchanted Manuscript”
September 24, 2025
🩷 Single POV (Hers)
🖤 F1 Driver x Content Creator/ Reporter
🤍 British MMC x American FMC
🩷 F1 Romance🏎
🖤 Strangers to Friends to Lovers
🤍 Instant Connection
🩷 Secret Dating
🖤 Sports Romance
When Isla and Caleb first met each other and they had this connection. Caleb saw this fire inside Isla and wanted to know more about her. Isla wanted to know Caleb as a person, not only the F1 driver as the world saw him. Caleb has a bad history involving the media. However, his perspective might change because of Isla. 🩶
I respected that Isla built trust with the people she has interviewed like Caleb. I loved Isla's random and unserious questions she asked the drivers to see another side to these drivers as individuals. She makes the people she's interviewing comfortable instead of guarded. 🏎🖤
Honestly, Caleb and Isla are made for each other since they met each other. I loved that Caleb made something for Isla, and it was wholesome when they were getting to know each other. GREEN FLAGS! FOR SURE! 💚💚
I can't wait to read about two ladies and their love stories with certain F1 drivers! 🩷
🖤 F1 Driver x Content Creator/ Reporter
🤍 British MMC x American FMC
🩷 F1 Romance🏎
🖤 Strangers to Friends to Lovers
🤍 Instant Connection
🩷 Secret Dating
🖤 Sports Romance
When Isla and Caleb first met each other and they had this connection. Caleb saw this fire inside Isla and wanted to know more about her. Isla wanted to know Caleb as a person, not only the F1 driver as the world saw him. Caleb has a bad history involving the media. However, his perspective might change because of Isla. 🩶
I respected that Isla built trust with the people she has interviewed like Caleb. I loved Isla's random and unserious questions she asked the drivers to see another side to these drivers as individuals. She makes the people she's interviewing comfortable instead of guarded. 🏎🖤
Honestly, Caleb and Isla are made for each other since they met each other. I loved that Caleb made something for Isla, and it was wholesome when they were getting to know each other. GREEN FLAGS! FOR SURE! 💚💚
I can't wait to read about two ladies and their love stories with certain F1 drivers! 🩷
October 3, 2025
Okay, so first things first: Caleb Collings. 😍 Part knight-in-racing-suit, part sweet and swoony, he completely stole my heart. He comes from this huge racing dynasty, but instead of being arrogant, he’s thoughtful, kind, and oh-so-charming. The way his friendship with Isla grows into something more? Sigh. Totally worth every page.
And Isla! She’s fearless, principled, and the kind of woman I’d love to grab coffee with in real life. Even though I know nothing about Formula 1 (seriously, zero background here), Aven Ellis made it so easy to follow along. I didn’t always understand the racing lingo, but Isla’s personality and drive kept me hooked the whole way through.
Honestly, I never thought I’d enjoy a story set in the world of racing, but Aven has this way of making any setting fun, romantic, and relatable. This book isn’t just about racing—it’s about chasing dreams, finding your voice, and falling for someone who sees the real you.
Whether you’re into Formula 1 or not, you’ll fall for this story. I know I did.
And Isla! She’s fearless, principled, and the kind of woman I’d love to grab coffee with in real life. Even though I know nothing about Formula 1 (seriously, zero background here), Aven Ellis made it so easy to follow along. I didn’t always understand the racing lingo, but Isla’s personality and drive kept me hooked the whole way through.
Honestly, I never thought I’d enjoy a story set in the world of racing, but Aven has this way of making any setting fun, romantic, and relatable. This book isn’t just about racing—it’s about chasing dreams, finding your voice, and falling for someone who sees the real you.
Whether you’re into Formula 1 or not, you’ll fall for this story. I know I did.
September 18, 2025
Thank you Aven Ellis and Love Notes PR. I was given this book as an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this honest review voluntarily.
This was my first book by Aven Ellis, and since I’ve really been enjoying Formula One romances lately, it felt like the perfect pick. Lights Out is such a fun blend of F1 glam and slow-burn romance. The paddock setting feels fresh without ever being overwhelming. I loved that our MMC falls first, giving us plenty of swoony moments, and the banter between him and the FMC had me smiling throughout. The media heroine paired with a star driver made for a dynamic that worked really well.
I do wish there had been more on-track racing, though I understand why the focus stayed on the romance, and I can see how some F1 terms might be confusing if you’re not already a fan. The book leans heavily into familiar tropes, which was enjoyable but did make parts of the story a little predictable. Still, overall it’s a charming, romantic, and escapist read that delivers exactly what I was hoping for.
Happy reading friends,
~ Maebae 💚
This was my first book by Aven Ellis, and since I’ve really been enjoying Formula One romances lately, it felt like the perfect pick. Lights Out is such a fun blend of F1 glam and slow-burn romance. The paddock setting feels fresh without ever being overwhelming. I loved that our MMC falls first, giving us plenty of swoony moments, and the banter between him and the FMC had me smiling throughout. The media heroine paired with a star driver made for a dynamic that worked really well.
I do wish there had been more on-track racing, though I understand why the focus stayed on the romance, and I can see how some F1 terms might be confusing if you’re not already a fan. The book leans heavily into familiar tropes, which was enjoyable but did make parts of the story a little predictable. Still, overall it’s a charming, romantic, and escapist read that delivers exactly what I was hoping for.
Happy reading friends,
~ Maebae 💚
September 22, 2025
Thank you LoveNotesPR and the author, Aven Ellis, for the ACR of Lights Out.
The book follows the British F1 driver Caleb Collings and the American F1 SoMe influencer and journalist Isla Foley as they meet and venture into a challenging relationship.
What I really enjoyed about the book is that both the main characters are super likeable, as are the important side characters. I also really liked how well-researched the book seems to be. I only follow F1 sporadically in real life, but with my limited knowledge of the sport, I felt like it was written in a very realistic way - how the tracks were described, the races and everything surrounding them, the racing teams with their huge setups, etc., etc.
With the above in mind, I really, really wanted to love this book. But I just didn't. I feel bad saying that I was a bit bored reading this book when the author has clearly put so much work into researching and writing this novel.
The book follows the British F1 driver Caleb Collings and the American F1 SoMe influencer and journalist Isla Foley as they meet and venture into a challenging relationship.
What I really enjoyed about the book is that both the main characters are super likeable, as are the important side characters. I also really liked how well-researched the book seems to be. I only follow F1 sporadically in real life, but with my limited knowledge of the sport, I felt like it was written in a very realistic way - how the tracks were described, the races and everything surrounding them, the racing teams with their huge setups, etc., etc.
With the above in mind, I really, really wanted to love this book. But I just didn't. I feel bad saying that I was a bit bored reading this book when the author has clearly put so much work into researching and writing this novel.
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