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nickole1980's review against another edition
4.0
holy moly!! what a race!! tuesday and diesel's story was like oil and vinegar but made for a hot story nonetheless.
stang_gt3's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Stars
I didn't love this story as much as some of the others in the series. In large part because the romance ultimately felt rushed. Diesel and Tuesday have issues that need to be addressed and instead of that being covered throughout the story, they pretty much cause the conflict and then are resolved in the next twenty pages. I wanted to see these two actually work together towards a better future together. That's not to say I didn't like their potential as a couple, I just felt like the issues were mentioned and then snap of your finger they were solved.
I didn't love this story as much as some of the others in the series. In large part because the romance ultimately felt rushed. Diesel and Tuesday have issues that need to be addressed and instead of that being covered throughout the story, they pretty much cause the conflict and then are resolved in the next twenty pages. I wanted to see these two actually work together towards a better future together. That's not to say I didn't like their potential as a couple, I just felt like the issues were mentioned and then snap of your finger they were solved.
bookworm_kathy's review against another edition
4.0
As mentioned in the previous Fast Track books... McCarthy uses a similar formula every time. They meet, they have lots of sex, they fall in love, there's a fight, and then they come back together. Knowing this, I still love to read these books.
What I will say about this book is that the problem that arises near the end of the book seems a little more authentic than in her previous Fast Track novels. It wasn't something that just happened out of the blue, there was foreshadowing in a genuine way what was coming. Were they quick to resolve the issue, I guess, even though the author says it was over four weeks since their breakup.
I liked the book, it was an easy read and a fun one at that.
What I will say about this book is that the problem that arises near the end of the book seems a little more authentic than in her previous Fast Track novels. It wasn't something that just happened out of the blue, there was foreshadowing in a genuine way what was coming. Were they quick to resolve the issue, I guess, even though the author says it was over four weeks since their breakup.
I liked the book, it was an easy read and a fun one at that.
crystal1010's review against another edition
5.0
I wasn't the biggest fan of Tuesday before, but I loved her and Daniel together! This was a great book!
quietbookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Tuesday and Daniel have a steamy, tumultuous relationship. The chemistry was off the charts, and I loved it! But one issue prevented me from giving this book 4-5 stars. Both main characters are dealing with traumatic issues that influenced how they treated each other. Unfortunately they didn't seem to be addressed before the author handed them their HEA.
kathydavie's review against another edition
4.0
Fifth in the Fast Track racing romance series revolving around a group of professional race car drivers on the stock car circuit. The couple focus here is on Diesel Lange and Tuesday Talladega Jones.
My Take
McCarthy put a different spin on this one! There's a bit of dominance from Diesel that's complemented by Tuesday's submissive nature in the bedroom. And she's barely submissive there! A response Diesel finds he likes.
It's mostly an exploration of issue avoidance. Diesel avoids confronting the career-ending racetrack accident that's left him in pain for the past two years while Tuesday uses alcohol to numb her issues. As with most alcoholics, she denies she has a problem until confronted with visual and verbal evidence.
This exploration is mostly sub rosa with the surface action focusing on the growing passion between two people who are so different from each other. I do like Diesel's relaxed and unexpected ease! Other than Tuesday's drinking problem, she has an amazing openness in her honesty and acceptance. I suspect their interaction is what most of us would love to have with the opposite sex!
Oh, and Evan and Kendall endure the birth of Sara's baby…
The Story
It's Evan and Kendall's wedding, and Tuesday hacks up that nasty coconut cake. Right into Diesel's hand. Another rescue at Diesel's hands, literally. Nice. Real nice behavior for the maid of honor… It's okay, Diesel feels sorry for her. He's lost family as well. Knows what it feels like. The fact that she is so damn hot is neither here nor there. Really.
It's his uncle's benign threats about race night at the church that makes Diesel take that first step and bargain for a date with Tuesday. Just the thought of her is driving Diesel nuts, but he keeps being a gentleman…until Tuesday shows up in her riding outfit…complete with crop! Who knew it could be such a…tease?!
The Characters
Tuesday "Talladega" Jones is the racing world's blogger. The one who terrifies everyone. She's also just lost her father, Bob Jones, to cancer when the story opens — and she misses him so very much. Kendall Hancock Monroe is her best friend, which is why she's Kendall's maid of honor.
Daniel "Diesel" Lange now spends his time restoring old cars. Since his spectacular racing accident, he can't drive anymore but he can still be around the cars. He was Bob Jones' favorite driver. Wilma is his dog. Diesel's uncle is Johnny Briggs (Beth Briggs is his wife), father of the deceased Pete Briggs, Tamara's first husband, making the kids his nephew and niece. Ty McCordle has a cameo.
Suzanne and Ryder Jefferson have a cameo role; Suzanne's had the baby, Li'l Track. Ellie Babcock is the daughter of a friend of Aunt Beth with whom she is threatening Diesel. A threat that we will discover has a lot of merit!
The Cover and Title
Well, they're not hiding anything in this green-backgrounded cover! Diesel leaning back against a car in his white, v-necked T and blue jeans with his legs spread and the author's name and title so casually framing his crotch. Tuesday's tucked in behind his leg wearing a knee-length black dress with no back…well, what would you call it when there are only three straps holding it together?
The title reflects the speed at which Diesel and Tuesday pursue their relationship — and at which Diesel makes love, it's definitely a Slow Ride.
My Take
McCarthy put a different spin on this one! There's a bit of dominance from Diesel that's complemented by Tuesday's submissive nature in the bedroom. And she's barely submissive there! A response Diesel finds he likes.
It's mostly an exploration of issue avoidance. Diesel avoids confronting the career-ending racetrack accident that's left him in pain for the past two years while Tuesday uses alcohol to numb her issues. As with most alcoholics, she denies she has a problem until confronted with visual and verbal evidence.
This exploration is mostly sub rosa with the surface action focusing on the growing passion between two people who are so different from each other. I do like Diesel's relaxed and unexpected ease! Other than Tuesday's drinking problem, she has an amazing openness in her honesty and acceptance. I suspect their interaction is what most of us would love to have with the opposite sex!
Oh, and Evan and Kendall endure the birth of Sara's baby…
The Story
It's Evan and Kendall's wedding, and Tuesday hacks up that nasty coconut cake. Right into Diesel's hand. Another rescue at Diesel's hands, literally. Nice. Real nice behavior for the maid of honor… It's okay, Diesel feels sorry for her. He's lost family as well. Knows what it feels like. The fact that she is so damn hot is neither here nor there. Really.
It's his uncle's benign threats about race night at the church that makes Diesel take that first step and bargain for a date with Tuesday. Just the thought of her is driving Diesel nuts, but he keeps being a gentleman…until Tuesday shows up in her riding outfit…complete with crop! Who knew it could be such a…tease?!
The Characters
Tuesday "Talladega" Jones is the racing world's blogger. The one who terrifies everyone. She's also just lost her father, Bob Jones, to cancer when the story opens — and she misses him so very much. Kendall Hancock Monroe is her best friend, which is why she's Kendall's maid of honor.
Daniel "Diesel" Lange now spends his time restoring old cars. Since his spectacular racing accident, he can't drive anymore but he can still be around the cars. He was Bob Jones' favorite driver. Wilma is his dog. Diesel's uncle is Johnny Briggs (Beth Briggs is his wife), father of the deceased Pete Briggs, Tamara's first husband, making the kids his nephew and niece. Ty McCordle has a cameo.
Suzanne and Ryder Jefferson have a cameo role; Suzanne's had the baby, Li'l Track. Ellie Babcock is the daughter of a friend of Aunt Beth with whom she is threatening Diesel. A threat that we will discover has a lot of merit!
The Cover and Title
Well, they're not hiding anything in this green-backgrounded cover! Diesel leaning back against a car in his white, v-necked T and blue jeans with his legs spread and the author's name and title so casually framing his crotch. Tuesday's tucked in behind his leg wearing a knee-length black dress with no back…well, what would you call it when there are only three straps holding it together?
The title reflects the speed at which Diesel and Tuesday pursue their relationship — and at which Diesel makes love, it's definitely a Slow Ride.
icecoffeebookqueen's review against another edition
5.0
it was great, the chemistry between the two was non stop.
chr1st1e's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
hpitcher15's review against another edition
3.0
These books are good and while i loved the idea of this one, the sex scenes were a little much. More so than the ones from the other books. I didn't love it.