LIGHTS OUT (18+)

Lights Out is a work of fiction intended for mature readers (18+). While inspired by the world of elite motorsport, this novel is not affiliated with Formula One, any racing team, driver, championship, or governing body. All characters, teams, organizations, and events have been created for the purpose of storytelling, and any resemblance to real persons or situations is purely coincidental.

Copyright Notice

Copyright © 2026 Hazel D. Hawthorn. All rights reserved.

No part of this publication may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, stored, or shared in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the author, except for brief quotations used for reviews, commentary, or other uses permitted by applicable copyright law.

The characters, fictional racing teams, organizations, settings, storylines, and original elements of the Lights Out universe are the intellectual property of Hazel D. Hawthorn.

Please Read Before Proceeding

This novel contains mature themes, emotionally intense situations, and occasional explicit language. Reader discretion is advised.

Content Warnings & Themes

Mature Romance – Slow-burn romance, emotional intimacy, unresolved attraction, jealousy, longing, and romantic tension.

Workplace Dynamics – Professional rivalries, power structures within elite motorsport, workplace conflict, high-pressure decision-making, and evolving professional relationships.

Grief & Loss – References to the death, childhood trauma, abandonment, and the lasting impact of loss.

Mental & Emotional Struggles – Self-doubt, guilt, trust issues, emotional isolation, anxiety under pressure, and personal growth.

High-Risk Motorsport – Racing incidents, crashes, dangerous situations, injuries, and the inherent risks associated with professional motorsport.

Competitive Pressure – Intense competition, media scrutiny, public criticism, career setbacks, and the psychological demands of performing at the highest level.

Family & Relationship Conflict – Complex family dynamics, betrayal, misunderstandings, strained relationships, and emotional reconciliation.

Occasional Strong Language – Frequent use of profanity in high-stress situations.

Explicit Sexual Content – Graphic consensual sexual scenes between adult characters, explicit language, and intimate moments that form part of the emotional and romantic development of the story.

This novel is a work of fiction. The racing procedures, engineering, team structures, and sporting regulations have been adapted where necessary to serve the story and should not be considered an exact representation of real-world motorsport.

If any of the themes listed above are upsetting or triggering for you, please consider whether this story is the right fit for you. Your well-being will always be more important than finishing a book.

Thank you for picking up Lights Out.

Whether you’re here for the racing, the strategy, the rivalry, the slow-burn romance, or the people who discover that sometimes the greatest battles happen away from the track, I hope this story keeps you turning the pages until the very last lap.

Now... buckle up.