Saturday, May 26, 2018

Review "Driven, Fueled, Crashed, by K. Bromberg."

Rylee Thomas is used to being in control. But she’s about to meet the one man
that just might make her enjoy losing it…


I am the exception to the rule. 

In a world full of willing women, I’m a challenge to the roguish and achingly handsome Colton Donavan. A man used to getting exactly what he wants in all aspects of life. He’s the reckless bad boy constantly skating that razor thin edge toward out of control, on and off of the track. 

Colton crashes into my life like a tornado: sapping my control, testing my vulnerabilities beyond their limits, and unintentionally penetrating the protective wall around my healing heart. Tearing apart the world I rebuilt so carefully with structure, predictability, and discipline.

I can’t give him what he wants and he can’t give me what I need. But after a glimpse beneath his refined exterior into the dark secrets of his damaged soul, can I bring myself to walk away?

Our sexual chemistry is undeniable. Our individual need for complete control is irrefutable. But when our worlds collide, is the chemistry enough to bring us together or will our untold secrets and battle of wills force us apart?


Title: Driven
Author: K. Bromberg
Publishor: JKB Publishing
Number of Pages: 320
Genre: Adult, Contemporary, Romance, Sport

Date Read: 23-5-2018 - 25-05-2018

Favorite Quote: "You'll never know your limits until you push yourself to them."

Review:
I've known about this series for a while. I have read a book by K. Bromberg a while back and while I did like it, it wasn't amazing. With this book being about racing I was very hesitant to read it. My bestie did a good job selling this book to me because I end up reading this book and I really liked it! 
It was so much better than I thought it would be. 

What is this book about:
This book is about Rylee and Colton. Rylee works for a company that works with kids that are damaged in a way. Kids that would be dragged from foster home to foster home. She and her coworkers/employees give those kids a home. They try to make their lives as normal as possible. 
Colton is a famous, hot, race car driver. He portrays a very cocky, sure of himself strong person but hides dark secrets underneath that mask. He has baggage. He is also a notorious manwhore. Something that Rylee doesn't like. 
After their first encounter Rylee is hell bent to stay away from him, to stay away from the man that lit up a spark in her she didn't know existed after a long time. She doesn't want to be sloppy seconds, to be a one night stand but she has a hard time staying away. 
Colton is intrigued with the woman that doesn't fall at his feet, a woman that told him no. He is intrigued with the woman that made him feel something, something that scared the shit out of him. So he tells himself he should stay away, should save her from himself because he will hurt her. But can they stay away from each other? 

What did I like about this book:
I am a sucker for a broken bad boy. I guessed some bits and pieces from Coltons past and that really broke my heart. 
Rylee didn't have it easy as well, she deserves someone that rocks her world. 

Rylee and Colton are like two magnates. They can't stay away from each other no matter how much it sometimes hurts to be together. Both of them have a hard time communicating and they sure as hell are stubborn, oh so stubborn. 
While their circle of fights and make up (sex) was frustrating, they did move forward again after taking steps back. They did keep trying in a way. It build suspense but it also showed how hard and it is from a trauma that broke you and shattered you to pieces. We only saw what I believe is the tip of the iceberg. I can't wait to read more about these two.
I also love the side characters, Rylee's friend Haddie, and her oh so sweet boys. 

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What happens when the one person you never expected suddenly happens to be the one you’ll fight the hardest to keep?

Colton stole my heart. He wasn't supposed to, and I sure as hell didn't want him to, but he crashed into my life, ignited feelings within me that I thought had died forever, and fueled a passion that I never knew could exist.

Rylee fell out of that damn storage closet and into my life. Now I don't think I'll ever be the same. She's seen glimpses of the darkness within me, and yet she's still here. Still fighting for me. She is without a doubt the saint, and I am most definitely the sinner.

How is it the one thing neither of us wanted—neither of us anticipated that fateful night—has us fighting so hard to keep?

He steals my breath, stops my heart, and brings me back to life again all in a split second of time. But how can I love a man who won't let me in? Who continually pushes me away to prevent me from seeing the damaged secrets in his past? My heart has fallen, but patience and forgiveness can only go so far.

How can I desire a woman who unnerves me, defies me, and forces me to see that in the deep, black abyss of my soul there's someone worthy of her love? A place and person I swore I'd never be again. Her selfless heart and sexy body deserve so much more than I'll ever be capable of giving her. I know I can't be what she needs, so why can't I just let her go?

We are driven by need and fueled with desire, but is that enough for us to crash into love?


Title: Fueled (Driven #2)
Author: K. Bromberg
Publisher: JKB Publishing
Number of Pages: 359
Genre: Romance, Adult, Contemporary, Sport

Date Read 24-05-2018

Favorite Quote: "I've never had to work so hard for something I never thought I wanted."
"I race you Ryles."

Review:
This book! I loved this one better than I did the first one. I really feel invested and connected with the characters. 
Their behavior and going back and forth still gives me a wiplash and it's frustrating but I can see them getting there. 

What is this book about:
This book continues where the first one ended. Rylee walking away from Colton. In this one we see Rylee trying to move forward. Telling herself that Colton isn't what she wants. That she deserves more that what he's willing to offer, and she is right, she does. 
Colton on the other hand, while believing he can't be what Rylee wants, still wants her. He can't let her go. He needs her and that scares him. Being with her forces him to confront his past and (understandably) thats not what he wants. But how uncomfortable it may make him, he can't let go of the person that brings some light into his dark world. 

What did I love about this book:
I just love Colton. I can't help it. As much as I want to kick his ass sometimes for his behavior. For him continuing to hurt Rylee. My heart breaks for him everytime we see him break a little, give a little bit more information. To see him willing to try. I can see that he's scared. 
At some point I was like oh for fuck sake you two! Make up your damn minds, walk away and stay away or quit running and start working to be together. The fact that I can see them do that, with very small steps is what kept me going. 
I just love Haddie and Becket. They are such fun characters and very supportive. I love the banter between Becket and Colton. I love that Becket puts Colton in his place when he needs to. 
I just can't stand Tawny. That woman has a huge ego and a huge ass bitch (kindest words I can think of) 

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When life crashes down around us, how hard are we willing to fight for the one thing we can’t live without, each other?

Life is full of moments. 
Big moments. 
Little moments. 
And none of them are inconsequential. 
Every single moment prepares you for that one instance that defines your life. You must overcome all your fears, confront the demons that chase you, and cleanse the poison that clings to your soul or you risk the chance of losing everything.

Mine started the minute Rylee fell out of that damn storage closet. She made me feel. Made me whole when all I thought I could ever be was incomplete. Became the lifeline I never knew I needed. Hell yes, she’s worth the fight…but how do you fight for someone you know you don’t deserve?

Love is full of ups and downs. 
Heart stopping highs.
Soul shattering lows.
And none of them are insignificant. 
Love is a racecourse of unexpected twists and turns that must be negotiated. You have to break down walls, learn to trust, and heal from your past in order to win. But sometimes it’s the expected that’s the hardest to hold on to.

Colton has healed and completed me, stolen my heart, and made me realize our love’s not predictable nor perfect—it’s bent. And bent’s okay. But when outside factors put our relationship to the test, what lengths will I have to go to prove to him that he’s worth the fight?

Whoever said love is patient and love is kind, never met the two of us. We know our love is worth it—have acknowledged that we were meant to be—but when our pasts crash into our future, will the repercussions make us stronger or break us apart?


Title: Crashed (Driven #3)
Author: K. Bromberg 
Publisher: JKB Publishing
Number of Pages: 350
Genre: Adult, Romance, Contemporary, Sport

Date Read: 24-05-2018

Favorite Quote: "Remember, hurting is feeling and feeling is living, and isn't it good to be alive?"
"Life isn’t about how you survive the storm, but rather how you dance in the rain.”

Review
I just love this book! It was so soul wrenchingly good. This book, this series, manages to wreck you heart, shatter it to pieces and put it back together again, and if that isn't bad enough it does that to you over and over again and you accept it. 

What is this book about
This book picks right up where the last one ended. Colton was in a horrible car crash and we aren't sure if he's gonna make it and if he is how severe his injury's are. I know from personal experience that a head injury is something that can take a whole lot of time to recover from, if you can recover a 100%. 
Rylee is trying to help colton, to be there for him, and she's determined to not run away. She came so close, so many times but chose to push through. Not only because she loves Colton but also because she feel like he's worth it. That he's worthy of love. That he deserves more than what he allows himself in love. She does that while also making it clear when Colton hurts her and that's she's deserves more than that. She makes him realize what he can lose. 
As they both learn and grow in their relationship, hardship isn't far away. Not only in the form of Coltons past, not only in the form of Rylee's past but also in new upcoming hard ships and challenges. These challenges could prove to be to much, to much to overcome.

What did I love about this book
I loved watching Colton open up bit by bit. To try and let go of his past. He broke my heart so many times when he told a bit more about what happened to him. It make me want to hold him tight.
I have such respect for Rylee. To be able to stick with Colton, while sometimes it killed her. I loved that she didn't let it, that she made herself clear when enough was enough. That she forced him in a way to be better. 
I am so happy I finally read this series. I can't wait to read more, especially about Haddie and Beckett. They would definitly make an interesting couple. 

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