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ccgwalt's review against another edition
3.0
Strong points of this book:
I liked Evan. I was afraid he was going to play the immature jerk with Kendall, so it was refreshing for him to be willing to let go of the past and move forward. His decision toward the end of the book about his future also felt mature and thoughtful.
I liked that the couple actually talked through the past in a rational way and resolved the long-standing hurt. It didn't make things perfect, but it cleared the air and allowed each to move forward without the pain. Thank you, Ms. McCarthy, for that piece of sanity.
The writing is better than average for the most part. There were a few "what the heck?" moments, but overall enjoyable to read.
Weak points:
I liked Kendall well enough. She isn't my favorite heroine because the readers never really get to know her. She's a 2-dimensional character throughout the book.
The resolution at the end really wasn't a resolution. There are a lot of unanswered questions. The author changed both characters too fast, making them act out-of-character. She also changed the personality of a small but key figure in the book, from an insipid bimbo to a thoughtful student. Hmmm.
I didn't mind the twist at the end that other readers have complained about, but it's irritating to me that it wasn't better resolved. The author might be addressing it further in the next book, but since it won't be Evan and Kendall's story, the focus won't be on how this issue works out.
Lastly, although the sex scenes are well-done, there are simply too many of them. They take over the book, leaving a lot less time for character development and plot. Plus, in previous books (esp the one with Ty and Imogen) the sex scenes were important to the character development, but in this book the scenes were fairly generic. In other words you could take the scenes and change the names and put them almost verbatim into another book.
I liked Evan. I was afraid he was going to play the immature jerk with Kendall, so it was refreshing for him to be willing to let go of the past and move forward. His decision toward the end of the book about his future also felt mature and thoughtful.
I liked that the couple actually talked through the past in a rational way and resolved the long-standing hurt. It didn't make things perfect, but it cleared the air and allowed each to move forward without the pain. Thank you, Ms. McCarthy, for that piece of sanity.
The writing is better than average for the most part. There were a few "what the heck?" moments, but overall enjoyable to read.
Weak points:
I liked Kendall well enough. She isn't my favorite heroine because the readers never really get to know her. She's a 2-dimensional character throughout the book.
The resolution at the end really wasn't a resolution. There are a lot of unanswered questions. The author changed both characters too fast, making them act out-of-character. She also changed the personality of a small but key figure in the book, from an insipid bimbo to a thoughtful student. Hmmm.
I didn't mind the twist at the end that other readers have complained about, but it's irritating to me that it wasn't better resolved. The author might be addressing it further in the next book, but since it won't be Evan and Kendall's story, the focus won't be on how this issue works out.
Lastly, although the sex scenes are well-done, there are simply too many of them. They take over the book, leaving a lot less time for character development and plot. Plus, in previous books (esp the one with Ty and Imogen) the sex scenes were important to the character development, but in this book the scenes were fairly generic. In other words you could take the scenes and change the names and put them almost verbatim into another book.
gen_theromancenerd's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this novel, however it got a 3 because the ending just seemed unfinished to me. "I bet the momma duck can change a tire faster..." Really? is that how we end things?
yche09's review against another edition
3.0
I think their love story is really good in a way (i mean, hey, they were apart for ten years just because of some petty misunderstanding and then bam! ten years later they're together!).. but.. this book left me asking.. was that it? uhhhh i feel like the twist/confict in the end part was just thrown in (just to have one). And then the book feels like there's a cliff hanger when reallly.. there's none. errr.. i loved the first 3 books. Why am i not liking this? i hope the next book comes out strong.
sassygremlin's review against another edition
3.0
Really? Seriously?
I ejoyed this book, as I'm enjoying the series, but I just can't help repeating those two words over and over as I'm reading. This reads very much like a soap opera, but I can't stop reading because I just have to know what train wreck is going to happen next.
It's addicting. Like that pint of Ben&Jerry's you know you shouldn't eat and tell yourself you're only going to have a spoonful of and five minutes later, you're staring at the bottom of the container.
That's the way I feel at the end of these books. Without the ice cream induced nausea.
If Tuesday or Eve get knocked up I may just have a seizure.
I ejoyed this book, as I'm enjoying the series, but I just can't help repeating those two words over and over as I'm reading.
Spoiler
First some bimbo tries to trap Elec by saying she got knocked up (which we all know is crap since he's, you know, shootin' blanks), then Ryder knocks Suzanne up (AGAIN) after they find out they weren't actually divorced two years ago (I would so ask that lawyer to give me my money back), then some chick that Evan slept with once pops up out of no where with a baby bump right after he gets married.It's addicting. Like that pint of Ben&Jerry's you know you shouldn't eat and tell yourself you're only going to have a spoonful of and five minutes later, you're staring at the bottom of the container.
That's the way I feel at the end of these books. Without the ice cream induced nausea.
If Tuesday or Eve get knocked up I may just have a seizure.
andiabcs's review against another edition
3.0
Not my favorite of the series, but I did really like Evan and Kendall as a couple. They were real and easy to connect with. I also liked the message of second chances and fighting for what you want. And the way all the other characters, there are a lot now, were pulled in was spot on. All in all an entertaining, fast read. Look forward to the next two in the series.
turophile's review against another edition
Summer = romance novels, but this is the second book this week I've not been able to finish.
Heroine is a sexy woman in a man's field - car racing. She used to date our hero, but broke up with him because she thought he was making fun of her ambitions. Ten year later they are still physically attracted. She discovers it had all been a misunderstanding and they promptly get it on.
There's not enough of a story here for me - perhaps the description "Full Throttle Passion" on the cover should have tipped me off. The book starts right off the bat with the physicall stuff - I waited for a bit of story. Not there, so I just gave up. I'm all for passion, but I want an engaging story as well. Maybe that develops later, but I only have so much patience.
Heroine is a sexy woman in a man's field - car racing. She used to date our hero, but broke up with him because she thought he was making fun of her ambitions. Ten year later they are still physically attracted. She discovers it had all been a misunderstanding and they promptly get it on.
There's not enough of a story here for me - perhaps the description "Full Throttle Passion" on the cover should have tipped me off. The book starts right off the bat with the physicall stuff - I waited for a bit of story. Not there, so I just gave up. I'm all for passion, but I want an engaging story as well. Maybe that develops later, but I only have so much patience.
prgchrqltma's review against another edition
4.0
Characters: up and coming driver, struggling driver
World Building: stock car race
Plot: internal, with a race now and then
Sex: Medium
Read another: Yes
Yay! Cars and sex. I would have liked more about racing (maybe that happens before this in the series) and more external plot, but I found it an enjoyable read.
World Building: stock car race
Plot: internal, with a race now and then
Sex: Medium
Read another: Yes
Yay! Cars and sex. I would have liked more about racing (maybe that happens before this in the series) and more external plot, but I found it an enjoyable read.
suzy76's review against another edition
3.0
Just okay, the ending annoyed me. It felt like an unnecessary conflict add on.
allingoodtime's review
3.0
The way Evan Monroe is portrayed is wonderful. I loved his constant questioning of his life, why he was doing things, why he started doing things in the first place. It just really rang true. On the other hand, as much as the whole "female in a male dominated world" thing rang true with Kendall, the chip on her shoulder got to be annoying at times.
It would have been nice to see a bit more of the dynamics between Kendall and her family. It was almost a shock, the way they treated her. That doesn't excuse her behavior when the bomb shell toward the end was dropped. I got that she was hurt, but come on. Evan didn't do anything on purpose and had no control of the situation. I'm glad things got straightened out without Evan having to be the one to totally give in...Kendall also took responsibility for her part.
This was definitely not my favorite of the books (even though I truly loved Evan in this book) in this series, but it was still good.
It would have been nice to see a bit more of the dynamics between Kendall and her family. It was almost a shock, the way they treated her. That doesn't excuse her behavior when the bomb shell toward the end was dropped. I got that she was hurt, but come on. Evan didn't do anything on purpose and had no control of the situation. I'm glad things got straightened out without Evan having to be the one to totally give in...Kendall also took responsibility for her part.
This was definitely not my favorite of the books (even though I truly loved Evan in this book) in this series, but it was still good.
abbielairson117's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
It’s not that it wasn’t good because it was, it’s just I didn’t like the main conflict at all. I don’t blame Kendall at all for how she reacted, because I probably would’ve been worse. I just didn’t like that whole situation and the book was anti climactic.
Other than that it was a decent book.
It’s not that it wasn’t good because it was, it’s just I didn’t like the main conflict at all. I don’t blame Kendall at all for how she reacted, because I probably would’ve been worse. I just didn’t like that whole situation and the book was anti climactic.
Other than that it was a decent book.