Dent is an internationally published author of eight books (translated into six languages), who has also developed content for the BBC, ITV, Cartoon Network, and Red Bull before freelancing at Religion of Sports. Her debut novel, The Summer Job, was the hit summer read of 2021 and is currently in TV development.
In the first new book, Drive Me Crazy, sparks fly when an up-and-coming team principal and her new hot-shot driver – and long-lost childhood crush – are forced to work together to save their careers. The spicy, enemies-to-lovers, dual-POV romance is perfect for fans of Rachel Reid, Bal Khabra and Stephanie Archer.
Alongside Drive Me Crazy, Pellerin Books will publish a second F1 sports romance novel from Lizzy Dent in 2028. They will also release two previously published romances in summer 2026 and summer 2027.
Peyton Stableford said: “Lizzy Dent has raced onto the sports-romance track with Drive Me Crazy – the perfect novel for fans of first loves, off-limits workplace hook-ups, anxiety-inducing car races, and flirting across a global array of dreamy destinations. F1 superfans – and even those like myself who had yet to catch on to the motorsport obsession – will find their hearts racing for this gorgeous and sexy romcom.”
Lizzy Dent said: “I’ve poured my love of Formula 1, enemies-to-lovers tension, and all the drama of the paddock into Drive Me Crazy, and finding a home for it in the UK with Pellerin couldn’t feel more right. It’s lights out and awaaaaay we go!”
Hattie Grunewald said: “I’m over the moon that Lizzy Dent’s beloved rom-coms have a new UK home. Pellerin have really blown us away with their long term vision and commitment to author care. It’s a match straight out of the pages of a romance novel!”
