| Title | : | Revved (Revved, #1) |
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | |
| ISBN | : | 1508776202 |
| ISBN-10 | : | 9781508776208 |
| Language | : | English |
| Format Type | : | Paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 410 |
| Publication | : | First published March 22, 2015 |
Carrick Ryan is the bad boy of Formula One. With a face and body that melts panties on sight, and an Irish lilt that leaves women on their knees, begging for more. He races hard and parties harder. The youngest driver to ever sign with F1, he’s still at the top of his game five years later, breaking hearts on and off the tracks.
When Andi is offered her dream job working in the glamorous world of F1, she leaves her home in Brazil, positive she can handle working for Carrick. But she’s not prepared for the off-the-chart sparks that fly the moment they meet.
Now, Andi has a crush on the one man she can’t have, and her resolve is about to be put to the test, because Carrick has decided he wants Andi, and he plans on testing her to the very limit…
Revved (Revved, #1) Reviews
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4.5 Chocolate Kisses
Revved is a sexy standalone romance that’s full of angst, heartache, humor, friendship and love. There were moments I was stressed to the max while reading, but I loved every second. I fell in love with this hero and heroine and I adored their story.
Andi is a female mechanic about to take her dream job with Formula One. She will be working on the race cars of one of the most successful drivers- Carrick Ryan. Carrick is sex on a stick. He's a player, the bad boy of racing. And Andi knows she has to stay far far away. Andi has a rule. She doesn’t date drivers. Not ever.
Andi has a very good reason for this rule, but Carrick does everything in his power to get her to break it. Andi and Carrick have this insane chemistry. Since they’re with each other so much, they become friends. With this friendship comes tons of flirting and banter. These two together at the beginning just melted my heart. I loved carefree Carrick with Andi. Even though they become ‘best friends’ Carrick still wants her bad. And Andi is fighting the same want.
“So, is that a good fuck or a bad fuck?”
So what would happen if Andi broke her rule? Just this one time, let her self be with a driver. It wouldn’t be so bad if Carrick was ‘just another driver’. But he’s not. He’s not just a guy to Andi. And she’s not just a girl to him. It would be so much easier if that was the case.
“Every fuck is a good fuck, Andressa- at least with me it is.”
Let me just take a moment here to talk about Carrick… Carrick is the ultimate ‘MUT’. Male slut. He is good at what he does and he knows it. He’s extremely attractive and he knows it. Yep- he’s that kind of guy. Sounds like a bit of an ass… well, he kind of is at times. But he’s also a sweetheart. There were moments Carrick broke my heart completely. And there were moments that my heart broke for him. He’s sexy, driven and cocky. I just loved him.
Andi is fun, feisty and fabulous. Even though things she did made me want to pull my hair out at times, I really did get her. I understood her choices even though I didn’t necessarily agree with them. As much as I loved both of these characters separately, together is where they really shine.
Carrick and Andi’s journey was not an easy one. I cried more than once and bit my nails to the quick while reading. I’ve said it earlier and I’ll say it again… IT IS ANGSTY. But it’s really the best kind of angst. Your heart will break, but it will be put back together. When you’re finished reading, you’ll be on a Carrick and Andi high.
Samantha Towle is a wonderful writer. Her stories always flow, are so easy to read and well written. I love that she can make me laugh, make me cry, make me swoon, make me want to pull my hair out and get me all worked up all in the matter of a few hours while reading. I think Tom will always be my favorite boy of hers, but Revved is my favorite story and her best work yet.
If you’re looking for a romance that is a standalone (don’t we all LOVE those) that’s emotional, angsty, steamy and captivating, look no further! This book is amazing and comes highly recommended by me!
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Teaser...
“Deny it all you want, but you know it’s true. You want me to fuck you.”
“And you want to fuck me,” I fire back.
“Sure I do. I’m not the one denying it here.” He lifts his hand from my waist to cup my cheek, his thumb touching dangerously close to my lips. “So what do you say?”
“To what?”
“Fucking.”
“I’d say you’re seriously overconfident about it.”
He throws his head back on a deep laugh. It makes me glow inside.
A smile is still touching his eyes, when he says, “You say that now. It’ll be a different story afterwards.”
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DNF @ 75 Percent
The back and forth of an annoying heroine with her I like him, I want him, I can’t be with him, I like him, I want him, I can’t be with him, runaround irked me by the second time and third time around. She’s a runner and quite franky with NOTHING else going on the story I found it boring.
I really do like angsty stories but this heroine and the plot was not only just blah for me but I didn’t buy the heroine in the slightest. Andie was wishy washy and her being a competent mechanic (more mechanical details and scenes would have been helpful) and not a high schooler who’s pouting over the guy SHE is pushing away was a stretch for me. Also her issues I mean if they were that bad then go work at Sears Auto Center where it's all safe.
Carrick was an ass but I liked him enough to push through, well as far as I made it. I really tried to finish but being that there is absolutely NOTHING else going on in this story except for the push and pull wasn’t enough for me to stick with it to the end. Sadly, I just don’t care when she’ll come clean and if these two will ever get in the same lane and stay in it.
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Revved is a standalone story about Carrick and Andressa, a formula 1 driver and a female mechanic. It’s a story of fear, control, hope and love with steamy, delicious sexual attraction laced throughout. The juxtaposition of these themes provides the most gorgeous, romantic love story with the perfect dose of angst. Revved completely pulled on my emotions. I totally bought into the heroine's psyche, her motivation and her reasoning. And my heart fell in lustful, dreamy love with Carrick.
Carrick Ryan is a playboy from Ireland, he’s super talented and champion star of the formula one racing scene. Racing is in his blood, it’s who he is and it makes him as sexy as sin. He’s handsome and a womanizer, a scintillating mix that makes for a sexilicious hero, one that I couldn't help falling in love with.
Andressa or Andi as she's known has experienced devastation in her life, devastation that's left t's mark, given her strength of character. It led her into the life of a mechanic and gave her a realization of the type of man she definitely does not want in her life. Her life plan is to avoid potential devastation at all costs.
Issues burn in their hearts and mind, issues that have evolved from deep rooted events in their past.... issues that provide the protagonists with the perfect motivation for all aspects of the story, including the authentic push and pull of the inner turmoil, the reasons why.
Andressa makes decisions based on what she thinks she needs, decisions that have consequences in terms of her emotions and ultimately that of the readers. She’s ruled by fear, it controls her, consumes her thoughts...
I was moved to tears at times, it was emotional and angsty, they both made mistakes with the way they behaved but that made them human.... more real. They frustrate each other, at times she frustrated me, but she had her reasons and completely credible motivation. I felt her inner struggle... I wanted to reach into the story and talk to the heroine, tell her my thoughts, give advice and be her friend.
Carrick and Andressa develop a wonderful friendship. I love their banter, the ironic humour and his cheeky chappy approach to attracting her. There’s oodles of intense sexual chemistry between them. There were parts so hot, I tingled in all the right places, it's absolutely delicious and sexy and packed with lovely HOTNESS!
I love Samantha Towle's writing style, the cosmopolitan characters she brings to the table and her authentic British isms because, of course, she's flying the flag for the UK, but nothing which is overt or too much, the tone is perfect.
The additional characters each add a layer to the feel and development of the story, showcasing the protagonist's personalities through their interactions. Especially Petra who perfectly mirrored my feelings about the heroine; she becomes a close friend, is the voice of reason and lessened my legitimate frustration with her. Andressa's mother, though not a huge part of the entire story, is in essence a pivotal element. A particular scene between mother and daughter moved me to tears with its emotionally charged poignancy.
The execution of this story is set to perfection, the way it’s all laid out, the introduction between the hero and heroine, the premise, the anticipation of secrets being revealed. It completely captured my attention from the very beginning and did not let me go until the very last page. I laughed, I cried, I swooned. I spent a large proportion of my reading time smiling with the warm fuzzy book feels. This story, these characters... ♥ ♥ ♥ I just LOVED every single minute of the angst, the drama, the sexiness; the whole feel of it just worked perfectly for me.
If you‘re a romance lover, an angst addict, steam devourer and a reader who loves characters with depth, heart and soul you will fall in love with Carrick and Andressa's story.
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Even if your on the right track,
you'll get run over if you just sit there.
5 #CarrickCrushers STARS
Andi and Carrack .. ♥
"Well, fuck me. I was expecting someone--"
"With a penis and a deep voice? Sorry to disappoint."
"So, you missed me then?"
"With every fiber of my being."
"A simple yes would have sufficed."
The sparks began to fly as soon as these two MET. I couldn't WAIT for Andi and Carrick to get together. It was only a few pages in that they met and I remember thinking WOW how is the next 400 pages or so going to play out? Andi doesn't daterace cardrivers (for good reason) and especially ones that she works for. So Carrick has no choice but to be the bestest of friends with Andi. Don't worry Andi .. I LOVE CARS TOO #DisneyMoviesFTW. The fact that these two could sit around and enjoy ones company by watching CARS is legit #CoupleGoals .. except they weren't a couple (YET). The friendship between these two was incredible because they fully got to know one another before pursuing anything else. The chemistry between these two was undeniable as was that sexual tension.I don't know what you're thinking sugar
But I just got that feeling sugar ..
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"Anyway, where were we?"
"I called you a Neanderthal,
and you snorted whiskey up your nose."
"Thanks for the thorough recap."
Carrick Ryan. Props to Andi for being as restraint as she was .. which is incredibly hard for various reasons. The main reasons being that Irish tilt and who wouldn't want to get at the end of THAT rainbow and claim the pot of gold. He's a bad boy and we all know it's hard to resist a bad boy whose a good man. Saying Carrick is forward is an UNDERSTATEMENT however if you ask me I quite like his forwardness. He knows what he wants and he stops at nothing to claim his prize."Jesus, you're so bloody ... forward."
"You don't get anywhere in life by going backward."
And nothing's holding back the two of us
Baby this is getting serious ..
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I've read two books prior by
Samantha Towle and didn't love them. I did see potential in her work and didn't hesitate to pick up this novel. The onlyregretI had? Keeping this novel in my TBR for as long as I did. The plot has been crafted to perfection, the characters are well developed, and the dialogue could make me ugly cry and then laughing the next. I have to say that it has been days later and I still can't stop thinking about how much I absolutely LOVED this novel .. definitely in my ALL STAR category. I know forSURE that I'll be re-reading this many more times.So, whatever it is that's stopping you
from being with me, like we both know what
you want, then fight it, babe, because
I can't be without you a moment longer.
The podium can wait because
I already have the greatest win of my life
right here in my arms.
Revved
Samantha Towle
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Let me just tell you what I love. I love a book that grabs me from the very beginning and makes me feel. From the very beginning I was hooked, the prologue broke my heart and from that moment I felt for Andi.
Andi’s dad was the star of Formula One, until the day the sport he loved took his life. That is how Revved begins, with us seeing how Andi watched her father die. I cannot even begin to imagine the heartache of experiencing that or how it would shape one’s life, but that’s exactly what it did.
The story picks up years later, Andi is an adult and a successful Formula One mechanic. She is living the dream she developed as a little girl watching her father race. Even though she is completely immersed in the sport, she has one definite rule: no dating drivers.
Getting involved with a driver is not an option for me.
Carrick is the king of Formula One. He arrogant, egotistical and cocky, at least that is Andi’s first impression is when she joins his team as one of his mechanics. It isn’t long before Andi realizes there is more to Carrick then meets the eye.
I absolutely loved Carrick. I love my confident heroes, but what I really love is Carrick’s charm. From the moment I met Carrick I knew I would love him. He is fun loving and lives life the fullest. He makes mistakes and is immature at times, but the more I got to know him the more endeared to him I got.
Carrick is instantly attracted to Andi and is used to getting his way. Despite Andi’s rule she can’t help but be attracted to Carrick. So when Carrick begins his pursuit it isn’t long until her hard exterior is wavering.
‘Even though I really shouldn’t be doing this because no good could ever come of it, I can’t seem to find the will to stop.’
Revved is a fast paced, sexy story, but what really sold me was the heart and feels. These characters aren’t perfect and there were moments I was frustrated with them both, but I love their love. I love how Carrick turned on the charm with Andi. I love that what started out as a game led to real friendship and eventually grew into more.
I really love how Andi grew throughout the story. I am such an easy girl when it comes to my book characters. Every time one of my heroines turn my heroes down I am sitting there shaking my head. In this case, I actually understood Andi’s reasoning. Her fear was real and her actions were justifiable.
I highly recommend if you are looking for a sexy standalone, with lots of heart. I will warn you Andi may make you crazy, you might not understand her struggles, but Carrick will mostly likely steal your heart. I love my over the top, charming, egomaniacs.
“It was always you. From the moment I saw you, it was you, Andressa.”
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
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3,5 Sexy Stars.
Andressa is a F1 mechanic and the daughter of an ex-F1 legend who died in a tragic car accident. Carrick is the world’s most famous F1 racer, sexy, rich… and playboy.
Andressa has a rule to never date racers, after all she already lost one in her life. Carrick is decided to show her that he’s the exception to her rule. When feelings between them get to strong to be ignored, they have to decide if they will they give in to their fears or find a way to be happy together.
I loved pretty much all Samantha Towle’s books before, so I jumped into this one expecting a guaranteed win. So, I admit that my expectations were unfairly too high, and that’s my own fault. First, let me say that this was exceptionally well written, Samantha as a way of hooking the reader into her story and she does it brilliantly every time. It has a strong storyline and it was a romantic and steamy book.
The problem for me was the first, more or less, 70%. It was extremely angst, and while I don’t normally have a problem with angst when it’s obvious that story is developing, that wasn’t, unfortunately, the case here. There was a lot of “push & pull” and a storyline that seemed to go nowhere. The heroine was stubborn, the hero paraded a lot of meaningless women and it was a bit too much for me. The last 30% were great: had all the book been like that and it had been a safe 5 stars reading for me. But by that point I was already feeling so frustrated that it wasn’t enough to compensate for the beginning.
However, this was a good reading experience and if you’re a fan of Samantha’s books, F1 heroes and steamy books with some angst, give this one a try. You may love it!
Rating: 3,5 Stars.
Characters Development: I liked Andressa, but I really didn’t like her stubbornness. Her fears were understandable… to a certain extent. It came to a point that all her “pushes” were just frustrating. I really liked Carrick… when he wasn’t asshole parading woman after woman. Yes, he had issues and was trying to prove a point. I still didn’t like it. Although, towards the end I really loved him. I like the supporting characters, I hope Petra’s get her own book!
Steam: Hot.
Sensible Subjects:
Love Triangle:
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4.5 stars!
I wasn't planning on reading this book...I didn't expect to even like this book based on a few of my trusted friends' ratings. But here I am. I've read it and loved it. I totally understood Andi's pain. Anxiety and PTSD is very seriously debilitating, and I think Samantha Towle did a phenomenal job with that aspect. I didn't think her pushing him away was about indecisiveness. It's about her fear and anxiety.
I had a hard time warming up to Carrick but he won me over. He went through hell trying to prove himself worthy of Andi. I didn't like some of his decisions. I thought he was entitled and whiny but like I said, he proved himself in the end.
Overall, I really loved this one and I'm glad I gave this book a chance. I can't believe I haven't anything by this author yet. What the hell was I thinking. I'm definitely reading her books in the future. -
This was a 3.5 stars for me, and the reason that I couldn't rate it higher was Andressa Amaro-the heroine! Her decision making process in this story just aggravated me one too many times. I could no longer ignore the fact that it messed with my enjoyment of the story! On the flip side though, the hero; Carrick Ryan was one who I first thought of as a manwhore, and slimy...but ended up melting me and my panties very quickly!!! I fell in love with him as he started to clean his act up; and really, I would have been more than willing to fight Andi for his affections if I could! LOL
This was my very first time reading a Samantha Towle book, and it most certainly will not be the last. I like her writing style, and during the parts where Andi and Carrick were together as friends, and sexually; I thoroughly enjoyed the interaction and their love affair! Carrick was truly a wonderful hero, who did deserve so much better than he got though!!
Quite frankly, I would have rated this story higher if it wasn't for Andi. One of my biggest pet peeves in a romance book is when the couple ends up spending a majority of the book not together and in conflict. As soon as that happens...I become irritable and my enjoyment goes down. Andi's indecision was very annoying to me, and it left a bad taste in my mouth. It is a story worth reading though,and I know a ton of people that adored it regardless of Andi. So, would I recommend this read?? Sure I would! I just felt the need to put out the warning that there is an annoying heroine on board and to proceed with caution going in! LOL
All in all, "Revved" will get your motors running, and have you falling in love with yet another sexy man!!!
Thanks so much to Steph for our Buddy Read, and for putting up with my "ranting"!!! LOL -
3 rev up my engine STARS
“Exactly how did we go from me not getting involved with drivers to you and I having sex?”
“We haven't gotten to the sex yet. Trust me. When we do, you'll know.”
Alright. This is going to be interesting. I loved and hated this book all at the same time. Not possible you say? Hold on and let me explain!
The Good:
I loved the idea of the book.
Female mechanic and man-whore driver for a Formula one racing team fall for each other, even thought they really shouldn't. Sounds absolutely perfect in my humble opinion.
First and foremost, I'm a Formula 1 fan. While growing up, I spent every race weekend watching Michael Schumacher becoming a seven-time world champion. I was six years old when he won his first Grand Prix and I was eighteen years old when he won his last world championship. See my point there? Vettel is alright as well, but Schumacher in his Ferrari is just a childhood memory. (But we are going with Vettel theme here, better quality and looks more like Carrick ;D)
So, naturally this is the reason for my 3 instead of 2 Star rating. I never even thought about looking for a story like this before, but I sure will be on the lookout now.
Of the two main characters, I liked Carrick Ryan the best. He is the driver and is an arse-hole man-whore, until he meets the feisty new mechanic who also happens to look like a super-model. What's not to like? Well, he has slip-ups, but we talk about that under 'the ugly'.
Carrick and Andressa are really hot together! I think the scenes where those two flirt with each other and eventually hit the sack are actually the most convincing and best written parts of Revved. But...
The Bad:
The writing!
I'm sorry to say this, but other than a few highlights here and there I never got into the writing style. I'm exactly sure what is was. Maybe the overabundance of dialogue or the first person narrator. It just didn't work for me at all.
Luckily I was far too invested in the story and wanted to find out what happens. So I had to soldier on.
My least favourite main character is Andressa 'Andi' Amaro. A brillinat mechanic and daughter of William Wolfe. One of the best Formula 1 drivers ever, who died during a tragic accident during a race. Unfortunately, Andi wasn't a very lovable character and frustrated me to no end. This is probably connected to the writing style, because since we are in her head all of the time I just felt like giving her a good high five in the head with a chair every once in a while. Other than that she just felt very immature and indecisive.
The Ugly:
This is a book about racing, a mechanic and a driver. For God's sake I need some technical stuff and specific lingo and what not. Not too much, but just a little something to tell me that there was some research going on. My dad is an engineer who loves his cars. You can actually say I grew up with greasy fingers from helping him refit and restore engines. That part just fell right down on its face. Because a complete overhaul in 4 days is a bit optimistic for one mechanic alone. Not to mention shipping for the parts. And I should really shut off my brain. Sorry.
Bad choices all around. I love a good cat and mouse game but the constant push and pull with these two was not only annoying and repetitive but also very painful. There are only so many time I can hear the 'he is a driver I can't be with him' excuse...get over your daddy issues. PLEASE! On top of that, every time Andi pushed Carrick away he ended up with another woman. WTF? Serious breaking point for me.
So, all in all an enjoyably awful read.
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This sounds angsty!! --- The hero is a bad boy race car driver who races hard and parties harder. The heroine is a mechanic with one rule: no dating drivers. When she's offered her dream job working for him, she’s not prepared for the off-the-chart sparks that fly the moment they meet. And now, she has a crush on the one man she can’t have....
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I love Carrick Ryan! Top to bottom...start to finish...I completely love him. He is the total package and he is the single reason this book is the bomb! I will read this again just to have a dose of him. I would recommend this to all so they have the chance to know his greatness.
I could go on all day with details but to keep it real:
•The story was owned by Carrick Ryan
•The dialogue *le sigh* Carrick Ryan...accent
•The steam...delivered by Carrick Ryan dirty and hard
•The heroine...not good enough for Carrick Ryan
•The Hero...Carrick Ryan...perfection
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I’ll leave this review with the quote that pissed me off the most.
“Do you know what I thought of every time I f*cked her?”
Gross dude, seriously?! You were only away from her for two weeks and you couldn’t wait to talk things out?
“No! And I don't want to know!” I gasp, hot tears hitting my eyes.
“You. I thought of you every single time. I imagined that she was you. And yeah, as screwed up as that is, it doesn’t make it any less true.”
This story was one big drama fest with a cheating hero and a heroine who couldn’t make up her mind. The back and forth was ridiculous and stupid. -
Hmmm... I won't lie!!!
That book really frustated me!!!
No, no... Don't get me wrong, it was fuckin' amazing, but... Andressa drove me insane!!!
Yes, okay! I understand the reasons of her phobias, but in some point and after so much refusal i lost my temper....
After a while, I didn't feel pity for her anymore as i did at the start of this race and my understandment??? It was gone for good!!!
The only feeling that remained inside me was pure fury!!!
Oh, God!!! In some point, she fucked up my mind and after a while i wanted to ripped some heads off and especially, Andi's!!!!
No, no, no... Wait!!!
I now that i'm still angry a little bit but let me explain you some things first!!!!
Revved started with a tragic accident that cost Adressa's father his life...
And from that fact came all her phobias...
Andi was raised in the palm of Formula 1 and that was extremely amazing. She loved to work with cars... so she became a mechanic and several years after the death of her father, she return on the pits of F1 joining Carrick's Ryan team... Andi is a beautiful and very clever girl... and from the first moment that meet Carrick is totally in him...
But that scared her a lot, because she has one rule... She never sleep with coworkers and especially with a driver... She doesn't want to get through the agony everytime that he will race with highly danger of his life... So she's trying to stay away from him....
Carrick Ryan is a hell out awesome driver... He is the best!!! He is handsome and arrogant and a man whore... But he's also funny and sweet... Andi catch herself to enjoying his company... a lot!!!
From the first moment, he is into Andressa too but he is trying to win her with small and steady steps... and in some point he did it!!!!
But then... her phobias get into the way and everything went to hell....
Fuck!!! The first time, i totally understand it, but after the second time, i really lost my mind.... I was so fuckin' pissed off... I didn't like the hurt that she caused to Carrick and to herself and... to me as a reader...
Except from that unpleasant thing, i really liked the plot... It was something different for me and i really got into that fascinating world of Formula 1... I loved that book and i liked the main and the second characters!!! I liked the fact that almost every chapter was in a different country...I was feeling the palm of the pits and that was so good!!! It intrigued me... a lot!!!
Well, i will cut one point because Andressa make me shit my pants more than once...
That's my revenge... Sorry...
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2.5
I was loving this book so hard in the beginning. Too bad both of them made TOO MANY really bad choices. Pissed me right the hell off. My winning streak is officially over. -
DNF @52%
If I were in this story, I would have told Carrick where to go. What an arse! Unfortunately neither characters have endeared me to them and I am finding myself skimming, so adeus from me... -
It's no secret that I am a total romance addict..........romance fox...right!!!!
I love HEA's!!!! So, I was in heaven reading Revved, Samantha Towle's 1st book in her Revved Duet.
The story had everything I love in a love story.
An unforgettable hero - CARRICK RYAN (wow, is that not a so cool name!!!!) is a devastatingly gorgeous , talented and successful F1 driver. Known for his bad-boy image off the track and breaking women's hearts.
An out-of-the ordinary heroine -Andressa (Andi) Amaro (hell, I loved her name a lot!!!)Gorgeous, sexy, funny and talented. Daughter of an F1 driver, she had witness his death at the age of 10, when his car crashed and burned during a race. Now in her twenties, she has always wanted to work in the world of Formula One. Her dream has come true when she's hired as one of Carrick Ryan's mechanics.
Fabulous settings -The glamorous and sexy world of Formula One Racing......filled with sexy and dangerous drivers........exotic locations all over the world.......what could be better!!!
Chemistry between hero/heroine -When Carrick and Andi first meet - off the charts flying sparks!!!! Carrick has set his sights on Andi from the first moment he laid eyes on her..
Andi has one rule........she does not date racing drivers. But when she meets Carrick, she's unable to deny the attraction she feels for him. Fighting the strong feelings growing for him, she decides that friendship is the only way to go with Carrick.
HE LIVES A DANGEROUS LIFE............
these feelings.............I can't risk it."
She is not prepared to go through the loss and pain she and her mother experienced when her father died.
Carrick agrees at first - but he wants more. He's intense, determined and is prepared to do everything possible to get Andi to change her mind...
I enjoyed watching their relationship develop over a long period of time. Friends-to-lovers. From friendship to love and happiness.
What I also liked was that..yes, there was angst and issues both Carrick and Andi had but they were not dark and heavy.
Great dialogue/writing - Witty and so clever.“The only type Carrick has is pretty with a vagina that’s open for business. But now, I’m starting to think that maybe now he has just one type—Andi Amaro.”
The banter and interaction between Andi & Carrick is off the wall................“Well, fuck me. I was expecting someone-"-Carrick
The story is fast-paced, filled with tension and intensity, sadness, fun, engaging main and secondary characters and some sexy and hot sex scenes.
"With a penis and a deep voice? Sorry to disappoint.” -Andi
“Jesus, you're so bloody ... forward." - Carrick
"You don't get anywhere in life by going backward.” -Andi
“Anyway, where were we?"-Carrick
"I called you a Neanderthal, and you snorted whiskey up your nose."-Andi
"Thanks for the thorough recap.” -Carrick
What a surprisingly exciting story. Grabbed me from the first page and I felt so good when I turned the last page.
I can't wait to read the next book.
One of my favorite quotes:
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Andi's father was killed in a racing car accident when she was ten years old. Fourteen years later, she's ready and willing to work on race cars with her father's best friend and her godfather who she calls Uncle John. What's she's not ready and willing to do is date the driver of the race car she's working on.
Another book that has my favorite "vulnerable and desperately in love" male character story line. Carrick is so Alpha and so cocky on the outside that I just melted whenever we saw through the cracks and got a glimpse of his soft side!
It doesn't hurt that he's amazing in bed and gives Andi everything her heart...and body desires! I always hate that these guys are manwhores but I guess that's how they learn to be so good at what they do! ;)
Andi fights her attraction to Carrick for quite a long time. It just overwhelms her and when he kisses her, she's putty in his hands. Plus the dirty talking just sends her over the edge. These two are very steamy!
Since Andi won't have a sexual relationship with him, Carrick goes for second best, and they become best friends. I think this was one of my favorite parts...all the time they spent together, getting to know each other and opening up. I loved learning about Cars and Galaxy bars!
OMG...this book was full of angst and some of the things Carrick did just killed me. Again, how I wish we had gotten his POV although I was thrilled that at least we got it in the epilogue.
There were some great secondary characters in the book but Petra was the best hands down. I loved how she looked after Andi. I only wish things would've happened for her as well.
I really enjoyed the relationship between Andi and her Mom. They were really sweet together. Carrick and his dad were great too. I almost thought something would happen between Owen and Katia!
I loved it even though at the end, I was about to smack Andi...I'm still happy with the way things turned out. Carrick was sooo romantic!
**Note...ST decided to write a second book and it's about Leandro (Revived coming out July 12)! *Fingers crossed* it will be with Petra...that would be amazing!
Favorite quotes:
♥ “Now, you’ll always have your security blanket with you.”
♥ “Just tell me that I haven’t fucked this up.” His voice is close to a whisper, a desperate whisper. “I don’t want to lose my friend. I don’t want to lose you.”
♥ “I’m the luckiest bastard on the planet. God, Andressa, I have never seen anything like you before in my life.”
♥ “When it comes to you, everything matters.”
♥ “You’re mine. You’ve been mine from the moment I saw you. And I’m definitely yours. So, I’m here, telling you that I want you today and every day after. I’m so beyond fucking crazy about you that I’m going insane from not being with you. So, whatever it is that’s stopping you from being with me, like we both know you want, then just fight it, babe, because I can’t be without you a moment longer.”
♦ BR w/Melissa! -
3 'Galaxy' Stars
When I saw that this book was by the one and only SamanthaT I knew I had to read it. So when I was looking across what to read next and I saw it, I jumped into it and when I did, it was kind of a disappointment.
So this story is about Andi. Andreas's father was a famous race car driver. When she was 10, her father was racing and crashed and died. She saw the whole thing happen before her eyes. She also noticed what it did to her mom so she promised her self not to date drivers. Foreword 14 years later and she is an amazing mechanic. She's on her way to England, to go to her new job. She is working as a mechanic in Formula 1 and for Carrick Ryan. The hottest, youngest, most successful, race car driver after Andi's father. And have I mentioned hot. So in an instant she feels this thing towards him but immediately tries to stop it because he's a driver.
“Carrick is a player.
And a driver.
Drivers equal bad.
They soon become friends, really good friends. And I loved their friendship. But the attraction keeps growing more and more. So after an amazing night with Carrick and the help of Champaign, they sleep together. And that my friend is how shit broke down.
Don't get me wrong I really enjoyed the plot and of course Carrick, the only something or someone that I had a problem with was Andi. She would break it off and say that he deserves better and that he should move on, but then when she sees him with someone else she's like no he moved on Why??? I want him to only see me and blah bablah blah....
She got on my last nerve that I wanted to beat the living shit outta her.
Anyways but Carrick is so amazing. I might've had (one or two) butterflies in my stomach. He was just such a romantic and a bad boy all in one.
“You’re mine. You’ve been mine from the moment I saw you. And I’m definitely yours. So, I’m here, telling you that I want you today and every day after. I’m so beyond fucking crazy about you that I’m going insane from not being with you. So, whatever it is that’s stopping you from being with me, like we both know you want, then just fight it, babe, because I can’t be without you a moment longer.”
Overall....
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Carrick is my youngest son's name! Weird.
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Alright so I read this book today, I am unsure what I felt about it. It was pretty weird reading sex scenes with my son's name as the main character. I did not like Andi at all. The drama seemed ridiculous/over the top/easily solved and so when it dragged out the entire book it did my head in.
I have to consider though that my kids name being in the book has made me judge it unfairly (maybe?) and as a result I will not leave a rating. -
DNF 60%
I don't like the extra-horny hero who's trying to get into the heroine's pants on first sight, and doesn't even know her name or care. I've seen it done well, but it's hard. And then there are constant references to Andi where she can’t stop drooling when Carrick is around. But hey, she must not have sex with him. They are friends, he is a manwhore and they are working together. Except he is so sexy, bla bla bla....it goes on and on!!
Andressa "Andi" Amaro:
1. Portrayed as independent in the beginning and free-minded
But as the story progresses she is deduced to a horny and bumbling, doe-eyed idiot who is 'deeply' in love with horny idiot Carrick.
2. Short tempered (Irrational)
3. Stunningly beautiful without any flaws whatsoever...eye roll!!
Carrick Ryan:
1.Tall, blonde and handsome
2.A real lady killer with his skilled expertise on the art of love making and pleasure
3.Has bed down with many women....double eye roll!!!
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3.8-4 stars
Dangerous by David Guetta
If you're looking for angst and the kind of book that can drive you crazy and make you love it in equal measures, then look no farther than Samantha Towle's latest book, Revved. This book will surely piss some people off-it certainly made me want to scream at the characters at times- but regardless I couldn't stop reading and I was hooked into the story.
So what do you get when you add one man-whore and a heroine with commitment issues? One helluva ride. They both need to stay away from each other and yet they can't seem to stop. I feel like there was a bit of insta-lust going on and it actually bothered me a bit. Carrick has a history of sleeping with his coworkers and Andi worked hard to get this job and I didn’t want her to ruin it on some man-whorish guy. I wanted her to fight the “insta-whatever’ and stop letting him get to her because he seemed vapid and full of himself and clearly didn’t care about anyone but himself.I didn't realize it until I read this book but I am very over the "man-whore" hero. And on my first meeting of Carrick it became apparent he is very much a man-whore. I’m not going to lie: I was very turned off. He just came on so strongly and the fact that he will sleep with any woman who crosses his path is just so unattractive to me. So imagine my surprise when I find myself actually liking Carrick. Turns out there are many layers to Carrick beneath the surface. And it was with learning more about him and getting to see him when he's not in front of a crowd that really won me over and made my heart go soft for him.
Andi is still not completely over the death of her father, who used to be a famous race car driver. Ever since his death when she was younger she's made a rule for herself that she never, ever breaks: never sleep with a race car driver and most importantly never fall in love with one. But then she meets Carrick. Andi was a very nice heroine but she pissed me off sometimes just as much as Carrick. She is a very wishy/washy character. A part of me could sympathize with her but another part of me felt like she was playing games and needed to just be honest with herself and stop leading Carrick on.
This book might have pissed me off at times but damn was it addictive. Once I got into the book, I was INTO this book. This book was pretty angsty and it really drove me crazy with all the up and down, “I want you but…” and “I care for you but…” and all the games but it’s that part of me that love to hate the angst. I can bitch all I want but a part of me really gets off on all the angst. Though I’ve got to say, there were times where I felt like it went too far and I was very close to hating Carrick and I honestly can’t tell you how I got over some of the things these character did. That being said, despite some of his actions, Carrick manage to get me to love him anyway. It’s clear he really does care for Andi he’s just a huge dumbass and doesn’t know how to deal with rejection.
Back to December by Taylor Swift
If you’re not a fan of angst or characters who will probably drive you a bit crazy then I don’t think you should read this. This was not nearly as bad as The Mighty Storm (which was the mother load of angst) but it does have it’s moments that will have you guys feeling an array of emotions. The characters are far from perfect and make plenty of mistakes but in a way that's what makes it real. People make mistakes and sometimes we can get past it and sometimes the only thing to do is move on.
Overall I'd say this book might not be for everyone but it definitely worked for me. I'm hoping this is not the last we'll of both this couple and the supporting characters. -
REVIEW TO COME
5 "I'm Yours" Stars!
(BR with Sharon)
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Can't do sex outside the hero and heroine relationship after they show interest. He's gotta fight for her.
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I just luvd this book it was great an I m think I m in luv with Carrick I just think he's great sexy hot an gorgeous
I really enjoyed this story it's about andressa she's a F1 mechanic and she is goin 2 work 4 Carrick Ryan the world's best F1 driver andressa as alway been into cars her dad was a F1 driver an the world best at the time but he died in a accident on the track 14 yrs ago so Andressa as a rule 2 follows never fall 4 driver so when she sees Carrick she knows she in trouble is just so gorgeous very cocky an a total player an Andressa knows this but once they get 2 know each other it's very hard 4 them 2 stay away from each other but she sticks 2 her guns an they end up getting close as friends but when they end up kissing 1 nite it leads 2 a hot nite in the bedroom an Andressa is worried she us goin 2 wreck what they have she cause can't break her rules of bein with a driver
I really luvd the connection Carrick an Andressa had 2gether the way the were with each other was so good the banter was great the sexy time was hot but the arguments were nites intense they were so hurtful 2 each in some part an the got 2 me a lil I felt sorry 4 both of them but Andressa did pissed me of a lil with her will I won't I b with him I know she was dealing with the fear of something happenin 2 him but they were just so 2gether
I did like the other characters in the book I thought Ben an Petra were great an uncle John was great the book was told in Andressa's pov I would of luvd 2 get in Carrick's head but it was still good in her pov
Overall I luvd everything about this book an would recommend it I a big fan of Samantha Towle's books can't wait 2 read more of her books xxx
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Re-read 8/9/18
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WOW what a prologue it gave me goose bumps and that is always a good start to a story.
Andressa "Andi" Amaro has loved cars since she was a little girl and she gets her dream job as an F1 mechanic for Rybell and the world champion Carrick Ryan but Andi has a secret and ONE RULE no dating drivers.
Carrick Ryan has been at the top of his F1 career for five years he drives hard and parties harder with a different woman every night when he first meets Andi the sparks fly instant lust on both sides but Andi is the first woman to say NO to Carrick.
They become friends spending lots of time together, one night they finally sleep together but Andi walks away crushing Carrick and this starts a very bumpy relationship when friends turn to enemies. Can Andi confess her secret and fears to Carrick? What will the future hold for them?
I loved their relationship all the highs and lows I know Andi could be frustrating she even hated herself at times but I loved her and I could understand her fears. Carrick could be the sweetest guy at times but when he was hurt he was a real jerk who I wanted to slap.
I loved everything about Revved it is full of sexual tension, emotion and suspense but I love F1 "Lewis Hamilton" so this was bound to be a winner for me. -
I thoroughly enjoyed this story from start to finish. The angst was deep and the emotional connection between Carrick and Andi intense, so perfect for these two. Loved it!
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Maybe 3,5...
Well, it was actually a good book but I didn't love the main characters so I couldn't connect much with them or their story.
Andi had good reason to decide not to date race drivers but the way she acted was very annoying. Having one night with him and then leaving him, being with him again for some time and then again leaving him for the same reasons. She got on my nerves with her indecisive behavior.
Carrick also acted in a way I wouldn't forgive easily. Whenever Andi said she wouldn't date him, he went and found another woman, slept with her etc. Then, he explained himself by saying that he didn't deal with rejection well. He indeed didn't! OK, he had reasons for that but it didn't make me feel better about him. He could have tried more and Andi also could have been more sensible and stable.
To cut it short, it had good parts, but the things that got on my nerves outweighed the good parts. I couldn't make peace with the way the characters acted and because of that, this has become a mediocre read for me, unfortunately...
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A-FUCKING-MAZING!!!
HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!
Review to come all over your face <3
