kfriend's review against another edition
4.0
Oh so delicious of a story! I love a gritty, broody man falling hard for his strong lady! The chemistry, the steam, the heartfelt swoons, the slow burn intensity- it all made for such an engaging reading experience. This is a new to me author, but I fell right into her richly captured prose. The storyline and setup are unexpected and grabs you from the start- and the chemistry between these two has a lot of heat but also a real emotional gravitas that pulls them in. And we have a lot of fun bantery ribbing - it keeps the storyline fun and flirty to balance out the sexual tension. Both characters are interesting and complicated in their own way- and I loved falling into them and watching them all into each other, a great opposites attract type juxtaposition that kept their romance interesting and full of spark. Looking forward to more in this series!
jsromancebookblog's review against another edition
5.0
With Revved to the Maxx, Moreland created a story I didn’t want to put down. It was sweet, well written, and kept me interested.
When we meet the heroine of the story, Charly, we find that she’s been cheated by her roommate and has fallen on hard times. Add in her creepy landlord, and we get a character that desperately needs to get out of her current situation. Then living hours away in a small town, we meet Maxx who’s also had quite the difficult and depressing life as of late. He writes out an add and posts it online to a job website and winds up finding Charly, whom he assumes is a guy.
However, not realizing Charly is a woman, Maxx hires her. They hookup the night before Charly is supposed to actually go to work for Maxx, and when Maxx finds Charly waiting for him, he’s not at all pleased. From there, we find that he begrudgingly gives Charly a chance and their story unfolds resulting in them having a rather complicated relationship throughout most of the book. In the end though, we get our happily ever after.
What I loved most about this book was how likable and well-developed Charly and Maxx are. I find that a lot of the time with romance books written from the perspective of both the main characters that one or both will fall flat. That’s not the case with Charly and Maxx. Both have fully developed personalities and backstories, and I really enjoyed them.
The story was well thought out too. Moreland did a solid job of developing the story completely and at a good pace. It tends to drive me a little nuts when I read a story and I’m left wondering why there are holes in the plot or why it took so long to get to the interesting parts. I didn’t think this was the case with this book.
The one thing I’m not really into with this book is the title. I’m just not sure I would’ve given it a chance if all I had to go on was that. I received this book as an ARC and began to read it because of that, but I’m so glad I did. From the start of the book, it kept me wanting to keep reading. Because of Revved to the Maxx, I’ll be reading other Moreland titles. I definitely recommend this book.
When we meet the heroine of the story, Charly, we find that she’s been cheated by her roommate and has fallen on hard times. Add in her creepy landlord, and we get a character that desperately needs to get out of her current situation. Then living hours away in a small town, we meet Maxx who’s also had quite the difficult and depressing life as of late. He writes out an add and posts it online to a job website and winds up finding Charly, whom he assumes is a guy.
However, not realizing Charly is a woman, Maxx hires her. They hookup the night before Charly is supposed to actually go to work for Maxx, and when Maxx finds Charly waiting for him, he’s not at all pleased. From there, we find that he begrudgingly gives Charly a chance and their story unfolds resulting in them having a rather complicated relationship throughout most of the book. In the end though, we get our happily ever after.
What I loved most about this book was how likable and well-developed Charly and Maxx are. I find that a lot of the time with romance books written from the perspective of both the main characters that one or both will fall flat. That’s not the case with Charly and Maxx. Both have fully developed personalities and backstories, and I really enjoyed them.
The story was well thought out too. Moreland did a solid job of developing the story completely and at a good pace. It tends to drive me a little nuts when I read a story and I’m left wondering why there are holes in the plot or why it took so long to get to the interesting parts. I didn’t think this was the case with this book.
The one thing I’m not really into with this book is the title. I’m just not sure I would’ve given it a chance if all I had to go on was that. I received this book as an ARC and began to read it because of that, but I’m so glad I did. From the start of the book, it kept me wanting to keep reading. Because of Revved to the Maxx, I’ll be reading other Moreland titles. I definitely recommend this book.
tabis's review against another edition
2.5
maxx ur too old to be acting like u did 70% of the book and this book was a little too long for it not have anything happening
pardonthisbookaddict's review against another edition
5.0
Revved to the Maxx was my first Melanie Moreland book, and it won't be my last. Maxx and Charlynn are a perfect grumpy/sunshine paring.
justaylin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
the audio book was really good
rinnfey's review against another edition
5.0
absolute grumpy x sunshine perfection.
Charly is one of my favorite heroines in a long time. funny, witty, silly, and real. i just adored her from the first sentence. and Maxx.….i gotta say he set a few bars that’s for sure.
please, PLEASE read this. it’s so fun but tender and heartwarming too. and the fact that’s there’s two more books in this world to go?? bless.
Charly is one of my favorite heroines in a long time. funny, witty, silly, and real. i just adored her from the first sentence. and Maxx.….i gotta say he set a few bars that’s for sure.
please, PLEASE read this. it’s so fun but tender and heartwarming too. and the fact that’s there’s two more books in this world to go?? bless.
jlkaad19's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Great Story!
This one starts off a little slow and I wasn’t sure if I was liking the direction or the writing style but then something just clicked and I couldn’t put it down!
Their connection was immediate and then the morning after when he went to meet her and they realized what had happened made me smile SO BIG lol I knew he was in trouble right then 😂
The end was beautiful, the epilogue poetic ❤️❤️
This one starts off a little slow and I wasn’t sure if I was liking the direction or the writing style but then something just clicked and I couldn’t put it down!
Their connection was immediate and then the morning after when he went to meet her and they realized what had happened made me smile SO BIG lol I knew he was in trouble right then 😂
The end was beautiful, the epilogue poetic ❤️❤️
lucyanna's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
scotcheroo's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
This was a fun, steamy read. Definitely a true grumpy vs sunshine book.
Charlynn aka Charly is going to school (for marketing I thinking) while working low-end jobs to get by. But her roommate recently stole all her money and her sleazy landlord is blackmailing her for sex in exchange for delayed rent. When she's looking in the help wanted ads, she sees Maxx's post for a "Girl Friday" - essentially a wife to cook & clean for him and manage his garage's systems. Initially turned off by how outdated/sexist it is, she messages him stating so but desperation makes her accept. Maxx thinks she's a man since he only knows her name is Charly and she's 25. Maxx is 37.
She begs to be given a chance to prove herself. She does a stellar job, cooks him the pies he loves. But of course they can't keep their hands off each other ;) She helps him expand the garage, bringing on Brent and his friend Sebastian to help handle all the increased demand so that he can spend more time doing what he loves - restoration (especially of motorcycles). She also uses her marketing skills to promote the business, rebranding, creating a website, redecorating the inside. His customers love it and his business is super successful.
Maxx's backstory is that his girlfriend Shannon West and his ex-friend Billy Rines had an affair and then stole the Indian motorcycle that he had helped his father restore over years. He was super betrayed so he has a hard time trusting Charly now. Eventually he is able to trust her after she continues to prove herself. And they even catch Shannon and Billy and recover his motorcycle.
Two years later the business is thriving and Charly gives birth to a son.
Charlynn aka Charly is going to school (for marketing I thinking) while working low-end jobs to get by. But her roommate recently stole all her money and her sleazy landlord is blackmailing her for sex in exchange for delayed rent. When she's looking in the help wanted ads, she sees Maxx's post for a "Girl Friday" - essentially a wife to cook & clean for him and manage his garage's systems. Initially turned off by how outdated/sexist it is, she messages him stating so but desperation makes her accept. Maxx thinks she's a man since he only knows her name is Charly and she's 25. Maxx is 37.
Spoiler
The garage is outside of Toronto in a smaller town. On the way there Charly uses the last of her savings to stay at a motel and eat at a bar. That's where Maxx sees her and they're instantly attracted. He sees her home and they end up sleeping together. Lo and behold the next morning they think they'll never see each other again, except they do when he goes to pick up "Charly" and sees her.She begs to be given a chance to prove herself. She does a stellar job, cooks him the pies he loves. But of course they can't keep their hands off each other ;) She helps him expand the garage, bringing on Brent and his friend Sebastian to help handle all the increased demand so that he can spend more time doing what he loves - restoration (especially of motorcycles). She also uses her marketing skills to promote the business, rebranding, creating a website, redecorating the inside. His customers love it and his business is super successful.
Maxx's backstory is that his girlfriend Shannon West and his ex-friend Billy Rines had an affair and then stole the Indian motorcycle that he had helped his father restore over years. He was super betrayed so he has a hard time trusting Charly now. Eventually he is able to trust her after she continues to prove herself. And they even catch Shannon and Billy and recover his motorcycle.
Two years later the business is thriving and Charly gives birth to a son.
syndi3's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Oh how I miss Miss Moreland books. I always like her books. Usually they are sweet swoony and addictive. Miss Moreland can tell her story without being overally cheesy.
Revved to the Maxx is just that. The plot is light. The banter packs a punch of sweet goodness. And I do like Maxx. He is so brooding. And sexy. Hot.
This book cures me of Miss Moreland hangover.
Revved to the Maxx is just that. The plot is light. The banter packs a punch of sweet goodness. And I do like Maxx. He is so brooding. And sexy. Hot.
This book cures me of Miss Moreland hangover.