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Drive Kindle Edition

by Courtney Maguire (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 32 ratings

Red has all but resigned himself to a life in the closet when he’s propositioned by the dashing, wealthy Victor Itachi. The small East Texas town of Black Creek isn’t the most hospitable environment for those who are different.

His secrets keep him--and more importantly, his sixteen-year-old half-sister, Katie--safe. But Victor’s dominance challenges everything Red thinks he knows and he finds himself swept up in an intense sexual relationship that forces him to confront his deepest desires, both in and out of the bedroom.

When an unlikely friendship with the only out gay man in town triggers Victor’s jealousy, Red must make a choice: submit fully to the relative safety of Victor’s control or risk it all for a chance at something real.

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"It is a compelling story of growth, self-discovery, and acceptance that will leave readers both moved and entertained." -- Literary Titan

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BTMMZWZN
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 1, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.5 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8987462911
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Courtney Maguire

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Courtney Maguire is a University of Texas graduate from Corpus Christi, Texas. Drawn to Austin by a voracious appetite for music, she spent most of her young adult life in dark, divey venues nursing a love for the sublimely weird. A self-proclaimed fangirl with a press pass, she combined her love of music and writing as the primary contributor for Japanese music and culture blog, Project: Lixx, interviewing Japanese rock and roll icons and providing live event coverage for appearances across the country. Her first novel, Wounded Martyr, is a 2019 RWA® Golden Heart® Finalist in the Contemporary Romance: Short Category.

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  • RachelFaith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book
    Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2020
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    If you like romances and a reading about a little ruff play this is a great book. I can't wait to read more!
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  • Lisa Perez
    4.0 out of 5 stars Closet or not?
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2022
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    This book has some romance and some very passionate encounters, but it's more a HFN with a hopeful future. Red is a heavily closeted young man who takes care of his 16 year old sister and works as an auto mechanic. Through work, he meets Victor, who is also very closeted, a Dom, and a lawyer. The two men are attracted and Red is interested in exploring submitting to Victor. The story explores his relationship as well as his friendship with another gay man who is out, but experiencing a lot of homophobia in their East Texas town. The story explores evolutions during the relationship and the effects of being closeted. It leaves the reader in a good place, hopeful that these men find their way to future happiness and love.
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  • Alejandra ♥️
    5.0 out of 5 stars So much more than a MM romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2023
    I personally LOVED Drive. Courtney Maguire has beautifully written the journey of Red finding the drive to drop the fear and be himself. All while dealing with his thoughts of worthlessness rooted from past trauma at the hands of his father, the town’s close mindedness, and his own desires. We see how he works through all the shame and musters the strength to stand up for himself. It was truly touching.

    I couldn’t stop reading. I had to know what happened next. All the characters are flawed. No one is perfect. Which made it more unpredictable and the ending that much more satisfying. Even if it wasn’t what I originally wanted.

    Spice level (1-5): 🌶️🌶️🌶️

    Kink level (1-3): ⛓️ Pet Play, MM, MMM, toy, “desire parties”

    Red is a hard working mechanic taking care of his teenage half sister. He is also a closeted homosexual in a homophobic small town. Red witnesses the town treat Sean, an openly gay man, like a pariah. He is then more determined to take his sexuality to the grave, even if it costs him his own happiness. Yet Sean’s friendliness and demeanor make Red unable to deny Sean his friendship. But being seen with him is dangerous. Victor Itachi is the epitome of desire. When he shows Red attention and acceptance behind closed doors, Red is willing to take anything he will give him. While Victor is secretive and publicly safe, Sean is open and unashamed and potentially could cause Red’s downfall in their town. This is a test between sexual drive and having the drive to be true to yourself.

    I would recommend Drive to the readers who know what they are getting into. Drive is not meant to be a manual for proper BDSM etiquette. This is not Pet Play for Dummies. But that’s not the point of the book. At its core Drive is about a gay man finding the courage to allow himself to be happy and accept himself. With that said, Drive is an MM romance. If you don’t like male on male action, skip this book. Drive also contains pet play. This means that in this book the sub acts like a dog, on all fours etc. and the Master bosses him around. If that is offensive to you, skip this book. Read the trigger warnings. This book does contain a suicide attempt, Master/pet behavior, drug use (not by MMC), an abusive parent, homophobia, discrimination, past emotional trauma, etc. If the above didn’t bother you, you know what you’re going to read, and you want to read about the growth of a character who finds the strength to stand up for himself, make tough decisions, and learns to accept himself and what he is, then this book is for you.

    Warning: Reading Drive may make you want to get a collar. May make you go looking for your town’s secret gatherings. May make you want to fix up an old car. May make you want your very own pet. May make you finally accept yourself for who you truly are. May make you have the drive to do it. Read responsibly.

    *I received an Advance Reader Copy for free via BookSirens and I am leaving an honest review of my own volition. All thoughts are my own.*
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  • deedee
    4.0 out of 5 stars Red, Victor, and Sean
    Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2023
    Red is a closeted gay man in a small Texas town, an auto mechanic, and guardian to his 16 year old sister. There is only one out gay man in town, Sean, shunned by everyone, confirming Red’s fear of coming out. He is invited to a secret BDSM club outside of town by Victor, a wealthy and prominent layer, and Red goes, not sure what he will find. He leaves, but does return and spends time at the club with Victor in a submissive role, forcing himself to confront his needs and desires. His growing friendship with Sean, and concern for his sister force him to make some decisions about his life which will lead to lasting consequences.

    The fears Red has about his sexuality, the stigma placed on being gay in his town, the needs he has pushed down and not acknowledged for years, the need to care for his sister and keep her protected, his desire to maintain a friendship with Sean, concerns about his relationship with Victor, all come together to help lead Red to a place where he is comfortable with, and accepting of, himself, ready to live his life on his own terms. All his thoughts and actions rang true. Good character study of learning to survive in a homophobic environment.

    I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
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  • EmitStories
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such A Unique And Painful Story!
    Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2020
    Drive by Courtney Maguire - 5/5 stars

    TW: Sexual assault within a relationship, sexual situations, homophobia, mentions of childhood abuse

    I received a free copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review from NetGalley.

    This book was not at ALL what I expected, and I honestly mean that in the best way possible. I went into this anticipating a BDSM-centric queer love story, mainly sex focused. And while it was that, it was also so much more and so much deeper.

    I thought that some very important conversations were had in this book, such as internalized homophobia, being queer in a small town, perceptions of queer people, and unhealthy relationships. The conversations had were not expected from me, and I thought that it added a lot to the story.

    I thought that all of the characters were fleshed out nicely and became easy to root for, even when you didn't agree with all of the decisions made.

    This is possibly a bit of a spoiler, but during a sexual encounter before our main character and his dom, there is an urged sexual situation in which our main character does not want to participate but does not want to disappoint his dominant either. It was not discussed past the chapters that it takes place, but it ultimately can be viewed as sexual assault.

    I do believe that the ending of this book could be divisive, but I personally thought that the ending was incredible. It felt like the natural progression that our characters were heading towards, and it felt so real to me. I loved it and thought that the ending was beautiful in it's own way.

    I thoroughly encourage you to pick this book up, it had moments that made me tear up (both good and bad) and really hooked me from the start. If you're even vaguely interested, I recommend!
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  • Feebeejane
    3.0 out of 5 stars As MCs go Red was a success
    Reviewed in Australia on March 20, 2023
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    Ok the premise of this book is our main character Red a mechanic who isn’t out. He had an abusive dad,and the town he lives in is intensely homophobic and he can’t see that changing. He also looks after his 16yo sister.
    Along comes Victor a rich Italian lawyer who introduces Red to kink pet play. He takes him to a secret house where the town and others from surrounding area go to-get their kink on. Now Victor seems to play with him and wants him but on victors terms only. Red wants love and a relationship, he wants real life.
    Red can’t reconcile the whole hypocrisy of the people in town who go there for kink, and can’t be out and proud. And who then condemn a local boy who came out as a teen, Sean.
    Sean came back to town due to his father dying and his mother’s ill health. Things happen and Red and Sean become friends, whilst Red is playing with Victor.
    Red is trying to find himself, whilst having a job that is exhausting, a sister who needs him, a Dom who only wants to play with him at the house or when he decides. Though he does help Red out with his sister by getting her into a private school and paying for it etc.
    Red after some ups and downs , where we get to know him more and his situation. Decides he wants to more he ends his relationship with Victor and has a HFN with Sean.
    We dont get to see how the town reacts to his new relationship. We don’t get to see what happens to the sister and if Victor pulls his support. Nor do we see if Red can get in his new relationship within.Sean the release he got from being in pup play.
    I found this book so hard in some areas to believe but then I don’t live in the USA and don’t know how closed minded towns can be, so how far from the truth is this?
    I have to say though the writing was well done and not one issue. The outcome fore is tho I will read more of the authors books as I do want to see where they go with their writing.
    And in the end I did finish it and I did enjoy most parts of it.
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