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ohhhellawho's review
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
- loved the first kiss scene + banter
- i appreciate an honest fmc
- consent is sexy
- honesty is key
- medj mabilis yung reconciliation sa dulo but gets kasi alam naman nila yung mali nila
- wtf was with imogen sa ch 17? ang insensitive
- didn't like na kinailangan pa rin ni ty mag-take ng classes in the end; tho kung willing naman siya why not
geo_ix's review against another edition
3.0
3.4-4 stars because I really like the story but some bits irritated me enough to not love it! Great fast read though.
faustin2nd's review
4.0
After Flat-Out Sexy, I was curious to see where the author would take the rest of the series. Will it be more raunch and less romance or more romance and less raunch? I'm glad that she somehow managed to balance the two. I didn't really like, or even understand Ty in the first book but since this book was all about him, I got to really dig him.
In the first book, he came off as a dick, a little bit, but he was all macho and male in this one. He still maintained a little bit of that bad-boy side but you get to see him as more mature than he was presented in the first book. I can't say I was crazy about Imogen. She's logical and all, and a little uptight and I understood where she was coming from but I have to admit that this book belonged to Ty. Ty was the funny one, whenever he came on, I was entertained.
I loved the seks in this book. They were really well-written and fit with the characters. I read them word-by-word, which I have to admit, I usually don't do in most books. Anyway, definitely a great read.
In the first book, he came off as a dick, a little bit, but he was all macho and male in this one. He still maintained a little bit of that bad-boy side but you get to see him as more mature than he was presented in the first book. I can't say I was crazy about Imogen. She's logical and all, and a little uptight and I understood where she was coming from but I have to admit that this book belonged to Ty. Ty was the funny one, whenever he came on, I was entertained.
I loved the seks in this book. They were really well-written and fit with the characters. I read them word-by-word, which I have to admit, I usually don't do in most books. Anyway, definitely a great read.
mags_louise's review
5.0
This is my favourite book in the series. But every time I read it, I wonder how two such opposite characters as Ty and Imogen can work together yet for some reason they do, and each time I enjoy it more. And it genuinely is an entertaining and sexy romance.
Would recommend.
Would recommend.
rankkaapina's review
3.0
Still liking these, although the whole testosterone thing is putting me off a bit... But not much, since the guys are not actually jerks.
witandsin's review
4.0
Sociology graduate student Imogen Wilson has recently been transplanted from her rather cautious, sheltered world in New York to Charlotte, North Carolina, where stock where racing reigns supreme and where life moves at 180 mph – if you hang around stock car drivers, that is. When she meets a young woman who is completely fixated on marrying a race car driver, to the point where she has a rule book she follows tailored to that purpose, Imogen gets a brilliant idea for her thesis: she’ll follow the rules of How to Marry a Race Car Driver in Six Easy Steps and see if a guidebook tailored to a specific occupation can actually result in success. There’s just one problem – Ty McCordle. The sexy race car driver would be the perfect candidate to experiment on, except for her deep, inexplicable attraction to a man who is her complete opposite. Imogen will just have to ignore her desire for Ty until she finishes her research. But what’s Imogen to do when Ty sets his sights – and considerable charms – on her?
It’s love in the fast lane for the protagonists of Erin McCarthy’s sexy second installment to her Fast Track series. Hard and Fast takes the world of stock car racing, adds in a sinfully handsome driver, a beautiful and brainy grad student, and the judicious use of Shakespeare to create a wonderfully entertaining tale of not-quite-opposites attracting. Ty’s a hero who made me melt with his romantic nature, confidence on the racetrack (not to mention in the bedroom), and vulnerability over his dyslexia. But what really won me over about Ty was how completely enthralled he was with Imogen’s mind. And the object of his affections? She delighted me with her inquisitive nature. The two of them were quite a pair and Ms. McCarthy made it easy for me to become invested in their relationship.
I have not yet read Flat-Out Sexy, the first book in the Fast Track series, so I can safely say Imogen and Ty’s romance stands on its own. However, I definitely want to go back and read Tamara and Elec’s story, as they are strong supporting characters in Hard and Fast. There are also two other characters central to this tale, namely Imogen’s friend Suzanne and Ty’s friend Ryder. Suzanne and Ryder have been divorced for two years, but the sparks that flew between them in Hard and Fast made me desperate for their book. Thank goodness their story is next, because it’s going to be hard enough to wait for that book as is. While I wait for those two to get their happily ever after, I’ll just have to lose myself in Hard and Fast. With its winning characters and fast-moving plot, something tells me that won’t be a hardship.
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
It’s love in the fast lane for the protagonists of Erin McCarthy’s sexy second installment to her Fast Track series. Hard and Fast takes the world of stock car racing, adds in a sinfully handsome driver, a beautiful and brainy grad student, and the judicious use of Shakespeare to create a wonderfully entertaining tale of not-quite-opposites attracting. Ty’s a hero who made me melt with his romantic nature, confidence on the racetrack (not to mention in the bedroom), and vulnerability over his dyslexia. But what really won me over about Ty was how completely enthralled he was with Imogen’s mind. And the object of his affections? She delighted me with her inquisitive nature. The two of them were quite a pair and Ms. McCarthy made it easy for me to become invested in their relationship.
I have not yet read Flat-Out Sexy, the first book in the Fast Track series, so I can safely say Imogen and Ty’s romance stands on its own. However, I definitely want to go back and read Tamara and Elec’s story, as they are strong supporting characters in Hard and Fast. There are also two other characters central to this tale, namely Imogen’s friend Suzanne and Ty’s friend Ryder. Suzanne and Ryder have been divorced for two years, but the sparks that flew between them in Hard and Fast made me desperate for their book. Thank goodness their story is next, because it’s going to be hard enough to wait for that book as is. While I wait for those two to get their happily ever after, I’ll just have to lose myself in Hard and Fast. With its winning characters and fast-moving plot, something tells me that won’t be a hardship.
Reviewed for Joyfully Reviewed.
leahkarge's review
5.0
This book was much better than the first one, Flat-Out Sexy. I liked Ty in FOS, and he and Ryder are the reasons that I continued the series because I wanted to read their books. Well, I'm glad I stubbornly continued the series because I really, really loved this book.
I love Ty. Love him. He is so sweet and cute and sexy and special. It sounds lame but he really was special. He was a hero I never came across before and I just love him so much! Annnd...I wanted to hug him so badly when he was embarrassed about his dyslexia and that he couldn't read! Poor thing *sad face*. And I loved Imogen too. I've been having issues with heroines lately in the books I've been reading, but I completely loved her. She was honest and brilliant and funny. "Emma Jean" and Ty were so damn cute together!
I still love Ryder, Hunter, and Petey in this book. And, surprise, surprise, I was actually able to tolerate Tamara in this one! And Elec (Ugh, that name!) was a cutie, too. Suzanne was the only character that I really had any issues with. Ever since Flat-Out Sexy, she has annoyed the hell out of me. She just...ugh. Yeah. So, I wonder how that is going to turn out for me when I read the next book of the series since it's about her and Ryder...
I have an unhealthy obsession with the cover of this book. The hips and the body and adorable smirk and the jeans low on the hips...*drools* I don't know how many times I flipped the book over when I was reading just to stare at it. The guy is totally lickable!
So, like I said before, I'm really glad I decided to continue this series. I'm hoping that the first book was a horrible anomaly and that the rest of the series is really great. So far, so good. Here's to hoping it continues that way!
I love Ty. Love him. He is so sweet and cute and sexy and special. It sounds lame but he really was special. He was a hero I never came across before and I just love him so much! Annnd...I wanted to hug him so badly when he was embarrassed about his dyslexia and that he couldn't read! Poor thing *sad face*. And I loved Imogen too. I've been having issues with heroines lately in the books I've been reading, but I completely loved her. She was honest and brilliant and funny. "Emma Jean" and Ty were so damn cute together!
I still love Ryder, Hunter, and Petey in this book. And, surprise, surprise, I was actually able to tolerate Tamara in this one! And Elec (Ugh, that name!) was a cutie, too. Suzanne was the only character that I really had any issues with. Ever since Flat-Out Sexy, she has annoyed the hell out of me. She just...ugh. Yeah. So, I wonder how that is going to turn out for me when I read the next book of the series since it's about her and Ryder...
I have an unhealthy obsession with the cover of this book. The hips and the body and adorable smirk and the jeans low on the hips...*drools* I don't know how many times I flipped the book over when I was reading just to stare at it. The guy is totally lickable!
So, like I said before, I'm really glad I decided to continue this series. I'm hoping that the first book was a horrible anomaly and that the rest of the series is really great. So far, so good. Here's to hoping it continues that way!