Lauren Blakely has done it again. She has crafted a book so fun, so flirty, so sexy, and so absolutely perfect that it I *had* to devour it in just one sitting. Buckle up tight, readers, and prepare to go on one hell of an amazing ride with Max and Henley.
Max, oh my Max. He is such a deliciously sexy hero. There is a little extra fierceness to him that I really, truly enjoyed. I loved watching him fight his attraction to Henley so hard-only to lose the battle so spectacularly. He's intensely passionate about his work and about his life in general. He works hard, he plays hard and watching him try to balance that with having feelings for Henley had me on the edge of my seat. Seeing this "guy's guy" maneuver his way through the twists and turns of falling in love? Priceless.
Henley Rose is positively perfect. She's tough, yet sweet. Strong, but vulnerable at the same time. I appreciated how she hustled to make her own name for herself in a business that is clearly male dominated. I loved that she could go toe to toe with Max and hold her own-I love seeing strong female characters and nobody writes strong and sweet heroines like this author can. The way we get to see what Henley is thinking is unique and fun as well.
The tension between Max and Henley had been idling for years while they were apart, humming below the surface, just waiting for one of them to finally hit the gas and go for it. Their playful banter, their game of innuendo had me torn between wanting them to finally be together and drawing out the tension even more. I must say that their first kiss was quite possibly the hottest, sexiest first kiss I've read....and the rest of their sexy times live up to that first kiss.
The pace of this book is perfect. The writing is sharp, witty and at times perfectly dirty. There was a really fun twist in this book that had me laughing as well-but I'll let you figure that out when you read it. However, what this author does so incredibly well here (and in all of her books) is showcase the realness of a relationship. It's not all sex, all the time-not even in the honeymoon stage of the relationship. It's taking the time to take care of the person you love-whether that means spending time soaking in a claw foot tub or taking dance lessons together. It's making mistakes and learning from them and choosing to move past things instead of dwelling on them.
This is a standalone book but it does have moments where other characters from previous books make an appearance. I personally love, love, love when the author does this. (You definitely don't need to have read the other books to understand who these characters are or anything...but I do recommend them all) Seeing Chase and Josie again made perfect sense since Chase is Max's brother but I was delighted to see other favorites as well-Nick, Harper, Natalie, Wyatt and Charlotte and Spencer. I couldn't have wiped the smile off my face when they reappeared if I wanted to-and I really, really didn't want to. This also gives us an opportunity to meet some future feature characters as well which is great.
Joy Ride is an absolutely perfectly crafted book. Max Summers and Henley Rose are royalty in the custom car business but it's Lauren Blakely who is the Queen of hot, sexy, funny and flirty writers. This book proves again why she's a one click author for me. If I could rate this book higher than 5 stars I absolutely would.
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Joy Ride is pulse-pounding, heart-hitting, and sweet-sighing goodness...ALL THAT and MORE!!!
You’re the predator right up until you’re the prey.I have a HUGE GRIN on my face because I went on one hella good Joy Ride: fast, fierce, and flowing with feels!!! There is nothing that gets my motor running like a feisty frenemies-to-lovers tale. Alluring and adrenaline-charged, Joy Ride is DESIRE ON FIRE!This heart-racing ride marked me from page one...my sweet ADDICTION! Joy Ride gripped me hard, holding me in its clutches. The playful banter that blazed and burned between the hero and heroine was energizing and enticing...PURE JOY to read!!! This story was the match and I was the flame. Joy Ride lit a fire under me where I felt pumped with energy...ALIVE!Max and Henley are SMOKIN' together!!! The banter blazes with heat and a bit of hate that fuels their pent-up passion."You think you're the only game in town, don't you?""No. But I'd like to know what kind of game you're playing."The delicious push and pull of these combustible characters was my furious FIX!!!"The rod is always ready.""Then lubrication won't be a problem at all."DEAD!!! The humor infused with heat is a lust-filled and lethal combo that ignited me EVERYWHERE...fireworks ready to go BOOM!!! Once Max and Henley succumb to the electricity that ignites them, their connection is COMBUSTIBLE!!!Move over, Chase, because big brother, Max, owns me now!!! Max is one hot and heart-melting hero! I LOVED this ALL-ALPHA of a tall, inked, and gorgeous god. This tough guy has a heart of gold and I loved seeing Max's story unfold.While their connection is palpable and passionate, these rivals may get burned if they continue to play with fire.I have a serious addiction and her name is Lauren Blakely! This Rom-Com Queen rules the rom-com realm with romances that are fresh, fire-hot, and fun! Lauren Blakely is a rom-com beast!!! There is something special and comforting knowing that this author always brings her best...CONSISTENTLY CREATING ROMANCE GOLD!Fierce and fabulous, Lauren Blakely bangs out male POV like a boss! This amazing author nails the all-male POV so hard that you'll swear Joy Ride is written by a man...INCREDIBLE!!! With each smoldering and soul-soaring story Lauren Blakely writes, you're GUARANTEED a TRIP to ROMANCE HEAVEN!A book that BUZZES with energy and emotion, Joy Ride is romance with a fuel-filled boost. This book is the best buzz, a fast-car feeling of a high!!! My motor ran at full speed with my heart racing around the track! My heart raced, my belly was filled with butterflies, and my soul soared to the skies in this heated and heartfelt delight! Joy Ride revved up my engine, shooting sparks through me in a story that was UNSTOPPABLE!Joy Ride is pulse-pounding, heart-hitting, and sweet-sighing goodness...ALL THAT and MORE!!! I LOVED every minute of this INTOXICATING tale that ignites and entertains every step of the way!!! This rom-com is one ride every romance lover should take...a MUST-READ romance!!! Joy Ride is a GUARANTEED GOOD TIME!!! I'm still fueled by this romance, a fire that may burn forever. ❤️🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 fresh and fire-hot stars
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- PROUDTOBECANADIANReviewed in Canada on May 10, 2017
so hot and a very well written story
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- NicShef❤️ReadingReviewed in Australia on May 1, 2017
Sexy and Hilarious... oh yeah!
