Stella & Thomas
Formula 1 Driver x Bakery Owner
Accidental Marriage
Marriage of Convenience
Slow Burn

This one is set in the F1 off season and follows on from book 1 in the timeline.

Stella and Thomas meet in a bar, and what should have been one night of passion, leads to an accidental wedding 🤣🤣🤣

I freaking love this one!!!! The accidental wedding turns into a marriage of convenience and the tension between these two is 🔥🔥🔥

I was so giddy reading this one!

I can't wait to see what Simone writes next 😍

Ride with Me by Simone Soltani is the perfect late-night read—fun, flirty, and full of heart. This take on the classic “Vegas Mistake” trope delivers a delightful mix of romance and self-discovery.

As an F1 fan, I loved the racing backdrop and how both Stella and Thomas had distinct personalities that made them stand out. Their chemistry is instant and sizzling, and while their post-wedding encounters are awkward at first, their slow-burn romance develops in a believable and rewarding way. Their dynamic—flaws and all—kept me hooked.

Thomas: Absolutely perfect. No notes. His relationships with those around him made me swoon, and his insecurities made him feel human and relatable. He’s sweet, kind, and his journey toward finding a sense of home was so satisfying to watch.

Stella: A force to be reckoned with! From her bold flirtation with Thomas to her ambition in building her career, she was exciting to read about. Even when I didn’t always agree with her choices, her kindness and growth made her feel real and relatable.

The writing was fluid and engaging—I flew through the book. That said, the slow burn felt too slow at times. Their love was obvious throughout, so waiting until the very end for them to truly come together left me wanting more of their happiness. Some of the miscommunication was also a bit frustrating.

Overall, I had a blast reading this and can’t wait for more from Simone Soltani!

I was so excited for this one, I loved Cross the Line and forced proximity/fake marriage is one of my all-time favourite tropes so I knew I was in for a treat!

It was so nice to see familiar faces from book one, and I was obsessed with Thomas from the very start. The way this man YEARNED for Stella was unrivalled and I loved them together.

The focus has shifted slightly away from F1 and more towards the romance aspect but I didn't mind this as when the slow-burn finally burnt it, WHEW the spice was spicing.

I can't wait to see what's still to come for this series.

4.5 stars

STOP IT 🛑 Ride with me is amazing! I couldn't put this book down! This book was just as good as cross the line and I really enjoyed seeing some of these characters again! This was a fun heartwarming read.

Imagine waking up in Vegas marrier to an F1 driver!

Accidentally marriage and forced proximity has me sooo hooked! The slow burn had me wanting to keep reading.

I cannot wait to read more from Simone Soltani!

4.5 ⭐️

I absolutely loved cross the line and was so excited for the sequel. It did not disappoint; I read it in two sittings and did not want to put it down! I love the fake marriage trope and it was done so well. I adore Stella and loved seeing glimpses of Willow and Dev throughout the book. I’m so excited for what Simone releases next, she’s definitely an auto buy author!

Thank you so much to the publisher for the ARC <3

Simone Soltani has done it again, Ride with Me ATE and left no crumbs. This book was a wonderful experience and in my opinion, a very worthy second book in the Lights Out series.

Thomas was down bad for Stella the moment he met her, and although we don't see as much F1 action in this book I think it was balanced perfectly with the beautiful slow burn romance we get to experience.

As a sucker for the accidental marriage trope, this one certainly delivers. Stella and Thomas have undeniable chemistry from the first moment they meet and throughout the book I loved their little interactions. The way Thomas would call her Darling or 'my wife', and the way he showed his love in actions instead of words was really lovely.

Overall, a sweet and exciting romance and one that many readers will devour.

Simone Soltani is an auto-buy author for me, I can't wait for this one to publish so I can add a trophy copy to my shelves!

I really enjoyed this book! I loved the relationship between Stella and Thomas and how it followed some of my favourite tropes. Marriage of Convenience, Friends to Lovers, it was so cute! The flirting was so fun and I just wanted to keep on reading about these characters taking on the world together and dealing with their issues as a team. It was so lovely.

Thank you so much to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Ride With Me hooked me straight away with the prologue and it only got better and better! The tension and the chat between Stella and Thomas was steaming hot and THEN they got married, and I was all in. I raced through this in one go as soon as my ARC request was accepted. I love a marriage of convenience situation and this one was so satisfying! Despite an initial bit of action between them pre-wedding, it's a super slow burn once they're actually married, which I loved.

I hadn't read Cross The Line before reading Ride With Me. Nothing was confusing at all, and it worked perfectly as a standalone or as an entry point to the series. You also don't need to know anything about F1 to love this book - I certainly don't. But it was just so good that I'm definitely going to go back and binge book one!

Disclaimer: I received an Advance Reader Copy from NetGalley, but this is my voluntary and honest review.