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bookloverchelle's review against another edition
4.0
Great continuation in this series. I loved how Erin McCarthy tackled an issue that normally authors stay 20 feet from. And that she had her heroine more troubled than her hero? Great story. Tuesday and Diesel had a great connection from the beginning, even in some of the darkest times. I loved their growth through pain and personal problems. Towards the end of the story I felt there was a small timing issue, but besides that, great book! I'm really hoping that Ms. McCarthy continues the series.
caraheard's review against another edition
3.0
I like this series a lot but missed the involvement of past characters as much as the other books had. From reading reviews I thought I would pass on this book but I enjoyed it and I'm glad I continued on with the series.
nighteyes82's review
Well I was soooo disapointed so bored reading this! I read a bit more thant the half of it and then just gave it up.
I cringed evrythime I read their name which I found the most stupid name on earth!!!!
and his sex preferences??? I don't have problem with it, it just was so weirdly brouth up. what was the point of it? to bring more kink? is that it? well it fell flat for me.
I don't think i will continue this serie.
I cringed evrythime I read their name which I found the most stupid name on earth!!!!
and his sex preferences??? I don't have problem with it, it just was so weirdly brouth up. what was the point of it? to bring more kink? is that it? well it fell flat for me.
I don't think i will continue this serie.
inmyhumbleopinion's review against another edition
4.0
Slow Ride is the 5th book in Erin McCarthy’s Fast Track series. I’ve enjoyed each and every one. I am not a racing fan and know next to nothing about the sport despite living in the south where NASCAR is a religion. This series takes place in and around the sport but can be appreciated by those of us who are just there for the fun of watching two people get together. These are fast paced, sexy, and a whole lot of fun.
scoutmomskf's review against another edition
4.0
Good book, though not quite as good as the previous books in the series. Tuesday is planning the cancer benefit and dealing with her grief over her father's death. She meets Diesel at Kendall and Evan's wedding, and is drawn to him right away. He is attracted to her also, but won't do anything about it right then because she is drunk. She has several episodes during the book when she drinks too much -- seems once she starts she can't stop. This was her biggest issue during the book, and nearly causes the end of her relationship with Diesel. He is a really nice guy. I loved the way he took care of her when she needed it. He also was a good foil to her general crankiness -- he just didn't rise to her bait. He did have his own issues with dealing with his past and his emotions. I liked the way the book concluded.
ive_colon's review against another edition
3.0
I've gone through 5 books and have been neutral with most. They are good reads for those in between darker reads. In this edition of Fast Track, Tuesday is outspoken whereas Diesel is more reserved. She is going through the passing of her father and turns to the bottle to deal with her trauma. Diesel has past trauma himself he has not dealt with. Their chemistry is instantaneous but their issues clash... it's obvious by now they all have a HEA (not complaining).
faustin2nd's review against another edition
4.0
I liked Diesel and Tuesday because they were imperfect. And I find that I relate with imperfect characters. Gorgeous, but still imperfect. It was certainly better than the last two books. In fact this book convinced me to go look for the next one.
Erin's writing was good, but was up with the confusing surnames? Is it Richards? Reynolds? An editor should've picked that up.
But all in all, it was entertaining. The exchanges between Tuesday and Diesel seemed real, less scripted. Usually when I read such books I try to predict what the characters will say but in this case they always surprised me. I liked that they were vastly different people, but so very compatible. I was convinced that they really loved each other.
Erin's writing was good, but was up with the confusing surnames? Is it Richards? Reynolds? An editor should've picked that up.
But all in all, it was entertaining. The exchanges between Tuesday and Diesel seemed real, less scripted. Usually when I read such books I try to predict what the characters will say but in this case they always surprised me. I liked that they were vastly different people, but so very compatible. I was convinced that they really loved each other.
elliefufu's review against another edition
3.0
Slow Ride, Fast Track Series #5, by Erin McCarthy
Grade: C+
“I think you have a tapeworm. It’s the only explanation for how you can eat so much and be so damn skinny.”
“That’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever said to me.”
Tuesday Jones grew up in the stock car racing world. Her father was a very respectable racing journalist and she runs her own Tuesday Talladega racing gossip blog. When her father passes away from cancer after being diagnosed only six months before Tuesday is devastated. At her father’s funeral she runs into Daniel “Diesel” Lange, an ex-driver, and her comforts her when no one else can. Imagine her surprise when she runs into him four weeks later at her best friend’s wedding. Tuesday is shocked at how easy it is to be around Diesel but even that might not be enough for this tough girl who is grieving so badly.
Two years ago Diesel Lange was at the top of the stock car racing world but all of that changed when the car he was driving crashed into a wall and he almost lost his life. Diesel now lives a quiet life restoring old cars and mostly keeping to himself. Since the accident he has found it hard to meet women and most find his quiet nature boring until he meets Tuesday Jones. Tuesday is a spitfire and full of energy despite the obvious pain she is in over her father’s death. The chemistry is amazing between the two but that might not be enough for two people who are both dealing with some much pain and who are both so afraid to love again.
Slow Ride is the fifth book in Erin McCarthy’s Fast track series and the only book that I have read in the series. I have heard very good things about this series and as a fan of sports themed romance novels I was very excited to read it but I found myself a little disappointed. Diesel is an ex-stock car driver and Tuesday is a blogger of the sport so most of the book takes place off the track and isn’t as sports orientated as I’ve heard the others in the series are. I still enjoyed the book but I really wanted more racing then was given.
When starting this book Tuesday’s father has just died and she is at his funeral. This is a very sad time in her life and I was very surprised at how well Mrs. McCarthy let Tuesday grieve fro her father but also let her still be her fun, sassy self. The balance between Tuesday self-destructing because of her pain and the great romance that grows between her and Diesel was very well written and balanced perfectly. I loved the banter between Tuesday and Diesel. It was very snarky and sarcastic but still funny and sweet.
My biggest problem with the book was how quickly Tuesday and Diesel fall in love. They meet at her father’s funeral then reunite four weeks later at her best friend’s wedding. After that they are almost inseparable for the next three weeks and declare their love for one another. Then they have a fight and don’t speak for a month and then they make up and ride off into the sunset. During this time Tuesday has a couple of breakdowns while drinking heavily and I found it hard to believe that she could fall in love so quickly and be grieving at the same time. I also found it hard to believe a no nonsense guy like Diesel put up with Tuesday’s self destructive behavior and fell in love with her when she was such an emotional wreck. This is the main reason I rated the book so low because I just found a lot of it to be unbelievable.
I did like this book and think that I will try to read some of the earlier books in the series. This book can be read as a stand alone. The only time that I was lost was when the books visits some of the previous characters from earlier books. All in all, this is a very cute but sometimes dark romance that will make you laugh one minute and tear up at the same time.
Grade: C+
“I think you have a tapeworm. It’s the only explanation for how you can eat so much and be so damn skinny.”
“That’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever said to me.”
Tuesday Jones grew up in the stock car racing world. Her father was a very respectable racing journalist and she runs her own Tuesday Talladega racing gossip blog. When her father passes away from cancer after being diagnosed only six months before Tuesday is devastated. At her father’s funeral she runs into Daniel “Diesel” Lange, an ex-driver, and her comforts her when no one else can. Imagine her surprise when she runs into him four weeks later at her best friend’s wedding. Tuesday is shocked at how easy it is to be around Diesel but even that might not be enough for this tough girl who is grieving so badly.
Two years ago Diesel Lange was at the top of the stock car racing world but all of that changed when the car he was driving crashed into a wall and he almost lost his life. Diesel now lives a quiet life restoring old cars and mostly keeping to himself. Since the accident he has found it hard to meet women and most find his quiet nature boring until he meets Tuesday Jones. Tuesday is a spitfire and full of energy despite the obvious pain she is in over her father’s death. The chemistry is amazing between the two but that might not be enough for two people who are both dealing with some much pain and who are both so afraid to love again.
Slow Ride is the fifth book in Erin McCarthy’s Fast track series and the only book that I have read in the series. I have heard very good things about this series and as a fan of sports themed romance novels I was very excited to read it but I found myself a little disappointed. Diesel is an ex-stock car driver and Tuesday is a blogger of the sport so most of the book takes place off the track and isn’t as sports orientated as I’ve heard the others in the series are. I still enjoyed the book but I really wanted more racing then was given.
When starting this book Tuesday’s father has just died and she is at his funeral. This is a very sad time in her life and I was very surprised at how well Mrs. McCarthy let Tuesday grieve fro her father but also let her still be her fun, sassy self. The balance between Tuesday self-destructing because of her pain and the great romance that grows between her and Diesel was very well written and balanced perfectly. I loved the banter between Tuesday and Diesel. It was very snarky and sarcastic but still funny and sweet.
My biggest problem with the book was how quickly Tuesday and Diesel fall in love. They meet at her father’s funeral then reunite four weeks later at her best friend’s wedding. After that they are almost inseparable for the next three weeks and declare their love for one another. Then they have a fight and don’t speak for a month and then they make up and ride off into the sunset. During this time Tuesday has a couple of breakdowns while drinking heavily and I found it hard to believe that she could fall in love so quickly and be grieving at the same time. I also found it hard to believe a no nonsense guy like Diesel put up with Tuesday’s self destructive behavior and fell in love with her when she was such an emotional wreck. This is the main reason I rated the book so low because I just found a lot of it to be unbelievable.
I did like this book and think that I will try to read some of the earlier books in the series. This book can be read as a stand alone. The only time that I was lost was when the books visits some of the previous characters from earlier books. All in all, this is a very cute but sometimes dark romance that will make you laugh one minute and tear up at the same time.
dtrumps's review against another edition
4.0
Gone Pecan
Favorite Quote: As she watched him walk away, Tuesday tried to remember why it would be a bad idea to have sex with him. He was super cute. Tall. Lanky. Muscular arms. Scruffy, even dressed up for the reception. A man’s man. Which had never been her particular type. She’d always gone for the metrosexuals with good fashion sense and an extensive knowledge of wine. But there was something about Diesel…it started with his name and ended with his butt.
Tuesday Jones is a blogger who follows the racing circuit, known better as Tuesday Talledega. She is famous for telling it like it is. Her, father, a journalist, has just passed away and the opening scene is his funeral, where she is overcome with emotion and breaks down on the very nice chest of Diesel Lange. Diesel (Daniel) is a racer (Tuesday’s father’s favorite) who was badly injured in a race and has since retired. Diesel comforts Tuesday in her time of need (which is a rare thing to see because Tuesday is not vulnerable, at least not outwardly).
They meet again at Evan and Kendall’s wedding, in which Tuesday is the maid of honor, and sparks begin to fly, even though Tuesday gets stinking drunk. Diesel takes her home and evades her drunken advances, cause he’s that kind of guy. Then he shows up the next morning to bring her to her car and gets roped into going to the wedding brunch as her date, for which he exacts a return favor from her in the form of attending a church social with him because if he went alone, he’d be subject to a “fix-up.” Got all that? And just what do you think happens next? You’re right, they do the hokey pokey.
Erin McCarthy’s books are fun and sexy and this series about stock car racers has been one great story after another. I really liked Diesel. He was a genuinely nice guy…and Tuesday was a lot of fun. They are both going through a lot emotionally and they come from such different places, it was definitely a case of “opposites attract.” It was a good story, but not one of the best by this author. The end seemed a little rushed…but still a good addition to the series. Personally, I am very excited about the next one in the series about Eve Monroe.
Pecans: 3/5
Favorite Quote: As she watched him walk away, Tuesday tried to remember why it would be a bad idea to have sex with him. He was super cute. Tall. Lanky. Muscular arms. Scruffy, even dressed up for the reception. A man’s man. Which had never been her particular type. She’d always gone for the metrosexuals with good fashion sense and an extensive knowledge of wine. But there was something about Diesel…it started with his name and ended with his butt.
Tuesday Jones is a blogger who follows the racing circuit, known better as Tuesday Talledega. She is famous for telling it like it is. Her, father, a journalist, has just passed away and the opening scene is his funeral, where she is overcome with emotion and breaks down on the very nice chest of Diesel Lange. Diesel (Daniel) is a racer (Tuesday’s father’s favorite) who was badly injured in a race and has since retired. Diesel comforts Tuesday in her time of need (which is a rare thing to see because Tuesday is not vulnerable, at least not outwardly).
They meet again at Evan and Kendall’s wedding, in which Tuesday is the maid of honor, and sparks begin to fly, even though Tuesday gets stinking drunk. Diesel takes her home and evades her drunken advances, cause he’s that kind of guy. Then he shows up the next morning to bring her to her car and gets roped into going to the wedding brunch as her date, for which he exacts a return favor from her in the form of attending a church social with him because if he went alone, he’d be subject to a “fix-up.” Got all that? And just what do you think happens next? You’re right, they do the hokey pokey.
Erin McCarthy’s books are fun and sexy and this series about stock car racers has been one great story after another. I really liked Diesel. He was a genuinely nice guy…and Tuesday was a lot of fun. They are both going through a lot emotionally and they come from such different places, it was definitely a case of “opposites attract.” It was a good story, but not one of the best by this author. The end seemed a little rushed…but still a good addition to the series. Personally, I am very excited about the next one in the series about Eve Monroe.
Pecans: 3/5