When Mercedes, a solo traveler and commercial pilot, finds herself dining alone in Monaco, she never expects the evening to take such a surreal turn. But across the room, she spots Lando Norris, the famous Formula 1 driver, trying to enjoy a quiet dinner away from the constant media buzz. Realizing how little genuine human interaction he likely experiences, Mercedes decides to pretend she doesn't recognize him, offering him a rare moment of normalcy. Their casual conversation about racing, aviation, and life on the road quickly evolves into a connection neither of them anticipated.
As the evening unfolds, Mercedes and Lando share an unexpected camaraderie, with Mercedes carefully navigating the line between fan and stranger. But when the truth comes out and Lando realizes she knew exactly who he was all along, it sparks something neither of them expected. Their encounter, initially born out of a small deception, soon turns into a bond that transcends their high-profile worlds.
The Deception is a heartwarming and unexpected story of two people from different worlds finding comfort in each other's company - and discovering that sometimes, the truth isn't as important as the connection that forms in its place.
*THIS IS BASED IN THE YEAR 2029*
A year ago, their paths crossed unexpectedly and whilst timing and circumstances were completely against them, Lando and Baylee couldn't deny the connection between them.
They vowed to meet up again, a year from now, when they hoped the world offered them a chance to explore their connection.
Lando Norris had no idea that he would gain a seat in McLarens F1 team and whilst Baylee crossed his mind more time than he cared to admit, he was sure she'd forgotten about him long ago.
When Baylee shows up at the Australian Grand Prix, Lando must work out if he's able to lose her again, or if he must do whatever he could to make this work.
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* PSA: EVEN THOUGH THE COVER OF THIS BOOK DISPLAYS LUISINHA, THIS STORY IS IN NO WAY A REFLECTION, FANTASY OR IN DISRESPECT TO HER OR THEIR RELATIONSHIP *