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Racing to Love #3
Eli's Honor
How can you miss something you never had?
Retired pro motocross racer Eli Hunter had it all. That’s how he chose to look at things. A sport he loved, one that his entire world revolved around. He had been catapulted to rock star status and Eli drank in every minute of it. He loved the bikes, the tracks, the practices, sweat, hard work, training, dirt, rain, hundred degree heat, Eli loved it all. Even…when it almost killed him.
Coming full circle, Eli now was part owner and trainer at The Noland SFH Racing Academy. Spending his time teaching future racers about a sport he adored, helping to form them into what he once was. The academy saved him from himself, saved him from a depression that could have sent him on a freefall. For the last three years Eli focused on two things, the academy and his broken body. Spending all day, every day building both up, and thinking of nothing else. The end result, the school had taken off, and he could walk.
It wasn’t until he sat across from a prospective student and his young widowed mother that Eli realized exactly what had been missing in his otherwise complete life. Eli had been witness to his best friends Carter and Jesse, watching as they found women that made them whole. He hadn’t had time to miss that for himself, not when walking again had been so important. Not when proving the doctors wrong by putting his butt back in the seat of a bike had been monumental.
But now? Those long auburn curls and shy violet eyes were the answer to his unspoken prayers.
Retired pro motocross racer Eli Hunter had it all. That’s how he chose to look at things. A sport he loved, one that his entire world revolved around. He had been catapulted to rock star status and Eli drank in every minute of it. He loved the bikes, the tracks, the practices, sweat, hard work, training, dirt, rain, hundred degree heat, Eli loved it all. Even…when it almost killed him.
Coming full circle, Eli now was part owner and trainer at The Noland SFH Racing Academy. Spending his time teaching future racers about a sport he adored, helping to form them into what he once was. The academy saved him from himself, saved him from a depression that could have sent him on a freefall. For the last three years Eli focused on two things, the academy and his broken body. Spending all day, every day building both up, and thinking of nothing else. The end result, the school had taken off, and he could walk.
It wasn’t until he sat across from a prospective student and his young widowed mother that Eli realized exactly what had been missing in his otherwise complete life. Eli had been witness to his best friends Carter and Jesse, watching as they found women that made them whole. He hadn’t had time to miss that for himself, not when walking again had been so important. Not when proving the doctors wrong by putting his butt back in the seat of a bike had been monumental.
But now? Those long auburn curls and shy violet eyes were the answer to his unspoken prayers.
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April 19, 2013
*Warning: DO NOT color your hair while reading Eli's Honor and if you have too, make sure you set a timer because you can't put this book down!
Amy Gregory roars through the gates with Racing To Love ~ Eli’s Honor and the gang’s all here! Set several years after Jesse’s Soul the gang has grown, considerably, and they no longer hang out in the pits. The Nolands have opened The Noland SFH Racing Academy and Eli, Jesse and Carter are busy coaching and mentoring the boys that come to the school week after week. Eli Hunter is a well loved racer, but a tragic accident ended his career and left him searching for his place in life. As the story opens Eli gets a call from Molly informing him of their first scholarship request, Dallas Graham. At the tender age of 11 Dallas is already making waves in the motocross world and Eli is already following his stats knowing full well he has champion potential. With the encouragement of Molly and the Nolands Eli promptly finds himself driving down a dusty dirt road in Nashville, unsure if he can convince the mother of this natural born racer to give them her son for a month. Honor Graham is barely holding onto Dallas’s racing and with the costs becoming more than she can handle her brother-in-law asks the Nolands for help, something she is none to pleased about. Honor isn’t looking for handouts, and a scholarship to the Noland Racing Academy is just that in her book. Faced with a chance to give her son everything she wants him to have, her biggest fear is she won’t be able to let him go. The sight of Eli Hunter, Dallas’s racing idol, on her doorstep doesn’t help matters and she’s suddenly faced with question, is he their salvation or the devil in tight jeans? Amy opens up the throttle and effortlessly leads us through the next month of Eli and Honor’s life as Dallas wins the hearts of all the Nolands and Eli wins the heart of Honor. More than that it’s a story about redemption from the past, acceptance of the future and understanding family doesn’t always share blood, but they can share so much more. Amy Gregory moves to the head of the class with Eli’s Honor and I can’t wait for more!
Amy Gregory roars through the gates with Racing To Love ~ Eli’s Honor and the gang’s all here! Set several years after Jesse’s Soul the gang has grown, considerably, and they no longer hang out in the pits. The Nolands have opened The Noland SFH Racing Academy and Eli, Jesse and Carter are busy coaching and mentoring the boys that come to the school week after week. Eli Hunter is a well loved racer, but a tragic accident ended his career and left him searching for his place in life. As the story opens Eli gets a call from Molly informing him of their first scholarship request, Dallas Graham. At the tender age of 11 Dallas is already making waves in the motocross world and Eli is already following his stats knowing full well he has champion potential. With the encouragement of Molly and the Nolands Eli promptly finds himself driving down a dusty dirt road in Nashville, unsure if he can convince the mother of this natural born racer to give them her son for a month. Honor Graham is barely holding onto Dallas’s racing and with the costs becoming more than she can handle her brother-in-law asks the Nolands for help, something she is none to pleased about. Honor isn’t looking for handouts, and a scholarship to the Noland Racing Academy is just that in her book. Faced with a chance to give her son everything she wants him to have, her biggest fear is she won’t be able to let him go. The sight of Eli Hunter, Dallas’s racing idol, on her doorstep doesn’t help matters and she’s suddenly faced with question, is he their salvation or the devil in tight jeans? Amy opens up the throttle and effortlessly leads us through the next month of Eli and Honor’s life as Dallas wins the hearts of all the Nolands and Eli wins the heart of Honor. More than that it’s a story about redemption from the past, acceptance of the future and understanding family doesn’t always share blood, but they can share so much more. Amy Gregory moves to the head of the class with Eli’s Honor and I can’t wait for more!
August 17, 2013
I'm a HUGE fan of this series and of Amy Gregory. She has such a great way of telling a story. After reading Eli's Honor and finding out the name of his heroine, the title was perfect and I loved it!! Oh...I also love the new covers for the series.
I was so happy to see all of my favorite characters return and especially a few new ones ~ Alex and Jack!! :) Alex was adorable especially with Dallas~just loved their relationship. So cute.
Eli *sigh* His character snuck up on me in this book and caught me totally off guard in the way that I fell for him from the very first page. In the previous books he was always more in the background and didn't really make that big of an impression on me but in Eli's Honor...WOW!!! He was so sweet and caring and funny and sexy~loved the tattoos. I loved how easily and naturally the relationship formed between Dallas and him. And I absolutely loved the relationship that developed between Honor and him. Such a great couple. I loved the way he treated her. It was so sexy that he wanted her from the beginning and went about making her his. And I loved the way Honor took care of him in return.
Once again Amy wrote a book that totally entertained me from start to finish. Reading Eli's Honor made me want to go back and reread the series. I have to say that I love the direction Amy has taken this series in the natural progression of the guys starting the academy and having everyone participating and living on the property like one big family. So good!! Eli's Honor was great addition to a series that just keeps getting better and has me so looking forward to more.
***ARC provided by Amy Gregory~Thanks...it was my pleasure to read!! :)
I was so happy to see all of my favorite characters return and especially a few new ones ~ Alex and Jack!! :) Alex was adorable especially with Dallas~just loved their relationship. So cute.
Eli *sigh* His character snuck up on me in this book and caught me totally off guard in the way that I fell for him from the very first page. In the previous books he was always more in the background and didn't really make that big of an impression on me but in Eli's Honor...WOW!!! He was so sweet and caring and funny and sexy~loved the tattoos. I loved how easily and naturally the relationship formed between Dallas and him. And I absolutely loved the relationship that developed between Honor and him. Such a great couple. I loved the way he treated her. It was so sexy that he wanted her from the beginning and went about making her his. And I loved the way Honor took care of him in return.
Once again Amy wrote a book that totally entertained me from start to finish. Reading Eli's Honor made me want to go back and reread the series. I have to say that I love the direction Amy has taken this series in the natural progression of the guys starting the academy and having everyone participating and living on the property like one big family. So good!! Eli's Honor was great addition to a series that just keeps getting better and has me so looking forward to more.
***ARC provided by Amy Gregory~Thanks...it was my pleasure to read!! :)
July 18, 2013
OMG !!!!!! I freaking lived it can't wait for Alex's book she sounds so cute I really want her and Dallas to end up together but was a great read for me but fix Brody's love it won't let me download it good job anyway
July 19, 2013
I loved loved loved this book! Sweet, funny, heartbreaking, healing and SEXY! Amy once again captures our hearts with the Racing for Love boys. A MUST read!
August 2, 2013
Awesome book! Couldn't put it down. Love racing drama!!
August 14, 2013
I loved this book and it wasn't until I was 1/3 through the book that I realized it was the fourth in the series. However that did not stop me from enjoying the book because it could easily be read as a stand alone. When a writer can create characters that not only come to life but allow the reader to feel the emotion within then I will usually rate them high. I was sucked in from the first page and what I enjoyed was the background setting of motocross racing. Having watched it growing up I enjoyed how Ms. Gregory laced the story with the technical side but never left me feeling like an idiot. I loved all the characters and would have read the book straight through if work had not interrupted me. In fact loved the book so much went back and purchased the first four.
August 7, 2013
Omg!! Loved Eli so much!! Wat a sweetheart but still all man!!! Honor is such a strong n wonderful mum just loved this story....can't wat for Alex's book I hope to god she ends up with Dallas :-)) xoxoxox
August 27, 2013
what a gem! look forward to the next one
January 3, 2014
4-1/2 Stars
Once again, I really love this series. One of the beautiful things about the Racing To Love series is that we get the full family effect on all the characters. These aren't just little romance books between two people. These are beautiful books about our MCs as well as the wealth of "family" and friends that creates such a splendid atmosphere. I felt a part of their little world and the author completely drew me in.
This story follows Eli, best friend of Carter and Jesse. It follows a few years after Jesse's book, after Eli has retired early due to a debilitating crash that changed his life. Now he lives in Pennsylvania with his racing family, running their training school. Here at the school we not only get Eli, we get to see all our favorites from the previous books, and that was a real treat. I love this group! Then we meet Honor, single mother to Dallas, who has quite a story of her own, and through the interceding of Molly, Honor and Dallas get to meet this gaggle of racers, and are steered onto Eli's path.
One thing about these RTL boys is that they aren't shy about showing their affection to the women they decide are "the one" and Eli is no exception. I can see how this might bother some people, but if you have gotten this far in the series, then I imagine you are used to these bold boys and, like me, have come to love that they wear their hearts on their sleeves. Eli is sweet, sexy, and sensitive, and watching his world change as Honor and Dallas entered it was incredibly touching. I loved getting his perspective and seeing him fall for these two displaced souls. And let's be honest - there's nothing sexier that a man who cares for a mother and child.
Then we get Honor, a single mom who has a world of hurts of her own, but is incredibly resilient and independent. She is also quite different from Molly and Emery, and I liked that she had a different kind of softness about her. Her love for her son is evident, but her past has carved a deep wound in her perspective, creating towering walls that not only Eli, but the whole gang, hope to overcome. The friendship between Eli and Honor was so sweet and different from the previous books. I really liked that the author took a different approach and it felt very genuine and sensitive to their circumstances.
We also get the perspective of another character, whom I will not name, because it was a surprise and a treat to me. I was not expecting it, and while I was unsure about it in the beginning, I came to really love that the author engaged us in this new perspective. It was very well-played. And I look forward to reading more about this character in the next book.
The story was sweet and beautiful, touching and tender. And the ending was fantastic. I loved Eli and Honor's story, tattoos and all! My only negative is that I wished there was more dialogue. There was a lot of describing and inner feelings and telling, which was great, but I have a love for the actual conversations being referred to. And while there was some great dialogue, I would have still liked more.
**Update: I have since finished reading this entire series. I flew through the books and can honestly say I loved them. This is a great series with strong characters and beautiful romances that really stay with you. I love a series that creates a "community" and "family" feel, whether with or without the bonds of blood, where we get to see characters from each book progress in subsequent books. The Racing To Love series created just that. These character bonds are strong, real, touching, and wonderful. Amy Gregory did a fantastic job with this series. It's definitely one I look forward to re-reading.
Once again, I really love this series. One of the beautiful things about the Racing To Love series is that we get the full family effect on all the characters. These aren't just little romance books between two people. These are beautiful books about our MCs as well as the wealth of "family" and friends that creates such a splendid atmosphere. I felt a part of their little world and the author completely drew me in.
This story follows Eli, best friend of Carter and Jesse. It follows a few years after Jesse's book, after Eli has retired early due to a debilitating crash that changed his life. Now he lives in Pennsylvania with his racing family, running their training school. Here at the school we not only get Eli, we get to see all our favorites from the previous books, and that was a real treat. I love this group! Then we meet Honor, single mother to Dallas, who has quite a story of her own, and through the interceding of Molly, Honor and Dallas get to meet this gaggle of racers, and are steered onto Eli's path.
One thing about these RTL boys is that they aren't shy about showing their affection to the women they decide are "the one" and Eli is no exception. I can see how this might bother some people, but if you have gotten this far in the series, then I imagine you are used to these bold boys and, like me, have come to love that they wear their hearts on their sleeves. Eli is sweet, sexy, and sensitive, and watching his world change as Honor and Dallas entered it was incredibly touching. I loved getting his perspective and seeing him fall for these two displaced souls. And let's be honest - there's nothing sexier that a man who cares for a mother and child.
Then we get Honor, a single mom who has a world of hurts of her own, but is incredibly resilient and independent. She is also quite different from Molly and Emery, and I liked that she had a different kind of softness about her. Her love for her son is evident, but her past has carved a deep wound in her perspective, creating towering walls that not only Eli, but the whole gang, hope to overcome. The friendship between Eli and Honor was so sweet and different from the previous books. I really liked that the author took a different approach and it felt very genuine and sensitive to their circumstances.
We also get the perspective of another character, whom I will not name, because it was a surprise and a treat to me. I was not expecting it, and while I was unsure about it in the beginning, I came to really love that the author engaged us in this new perspective. It was very well-played. And I look forward to reading more about this character in the next book.
The story was sweet and beautiful, touching and tender. And the ending was fantastic. I loved Eli and Honor's story, tattoos and all! My only negative is that I wished there was more dialogue. There was a lot of describing and inner feelings and telling, which was great, but I have a love for the actual conversations being referred to. And while there was some great dialogue, I would have still liked more.
**Update: I have since finished reading this entire series. I flew through the books and can honestly say I loved them. This is a great series with strong characters and beautiful romances that really stay with you. I love a series that creates a "community" and "family" feel, whether with or without the bonds of blood, where we get to see characters from each book progress in subsequent books. The Racing To Love series created just that. These character bonds are strong, real, touching, and wonderful. Amy Gregory did a fantastic job with this series. It's definitely one I look forward to re-reading.
April 29, 2014
Eli, oh Eli (sigh) he has always been the quiet, sneaky, loyal, gorgeous, lovable man in the background but with this book he comes straight to the front and works his way even further into your heart. I admit there are parts where I thought, “Amy how could you?” And “I hate you!” because of the pain and heartbreak he endures. Then I look at Honor with her own beauty, quiet grace and her tender heart and think, “Way to go Amy!” she’s perfect for Eli.
Eli’s relationship with Honor’s son, Dallas is so amazingly easy and natural it’s almost too perfect. Which is why I absolutely adore those awkward unsure of themselves moments that pop up now and then. Meeting Alex and Jack, wow, I fell in love with both right away and watching Alex and Dallas together (giggle) Molly and Carter better look out her, cause their little girl has found her man (which I hope turns into a story itself soon, hint hint).
I love the way Amy has taken this series into its natural progression from the guys retiring and starting the academy, to babies getting older and everybody living on the same property. She shows us that family isn’t always the one you were born into but can be the one you make. Eli's Honor is a wonderful addition to a series that just keeps getting better and better and has me looking forward to more. Amy has once again written a book in which the characters came to life and totally entertained me from start to finish.
Eli’s relationship with Honor’s son, Dallas is so amazingly easy and natural it’s almost too perfect. Which is why I absolutely adore those awkward unsure of themselves moments that pop up now and then. Meeting Alex and Jack, wow, I fell in love with both right away and watching Alex and Dallas together (giggle) Molly and Carter better look out her, cause their little girl has found her man (which I hope turns into a story itself soon, hint hint).
I love the way Amy has taken this series into its natural progression from the guys retiring and starting the academy, to babies getting older and everybody living on the same property. She shows us that family isn’t always the one you were born into but can be the one you make. Eli's Honor is a wonderful addition to a series that just keeps getting better and better and has me looking forward to more. Amy has once again written a book in which the characters came to life and totally entertained me from start to finish.
December 13, 2013
Amy does it, yet again. The story of Eli and Honor is so beautiful It's not only the story of Eli and Honor, but Eli, Honor and Dallas. Have you ever heard the Brad Paisley song "half the dad he didn't have to be?" because that is what played in my head during this book. I don't know how Amy does it over and over, writing book after book of soul mate after soul mate that suck you in and you can't put them down. But it's more that just love. There is so much drama, and pain, and love, and family. And our family just keeps getting larger and larger, and it's such a beautiful thing. These people may not be blood relatives, but they do not fall short of being family. Love has bonded them. The Noland's and their school have healed all of them in some way,and it is a beautiful thing. The way Eli and Honor heal each other is a beautiful thing. This story does not disappoint, and you will not want to put it down. You are going to want to find out how Eli and Honor fight for their happily ever after, it's never just smooth sailing, but it's worth all the effort for them all.
July 23, 2016
It is rare to find a series that keeps getting better and better. The kind of series that never lets you come down off that book high, because you can't get enough. Gregory has created one of those series, and I believe this is the best book so far in the series!
The characters I loved before brought back again and the new characters add depth and family to the story! I loved this book! I feel kind of like gushing, but I will spare you all with my oooohs and awwws. An absolute great read! I love that we get to continue to see the lives of the old characters as well as read about the love and romance of the characters we have yet to explore yet.
The perfect story line and beautifully written. If you haven't fell in love with this series you are missing out! It's well worth the time to immerse yourself in the racing to love series!
The characters I loved before brought back again and the new characters add depth and family to the story! I loved this book! I feel kind of like gushing, but I will spare you all with my oooohs and awwws. An absolute great read! I love that we get to continue to see the lives of the old characters as well as read about the love and romance of the characters we have yet to explore yet.
The perfect story line and beautifully written. If you haven't fell in love with this series you are missing out! It's well worth the time to immerse yourself in the racing to love series!
February 14, 2014
Reviewed by Kota for Kota's Book Kollection
"Each story has an element of drama which impacts on the character finding their HEA, and this makes the journey all the sweeter. Ms Gregory writes these plot lines with compassion and sensitivity, that you can’t help but empathise with the character and all of those around them.
Each book in this series has you reading with your heart in your throat waiting for the penny to drop and the existence for those entrenched in the Noland family to be restored to a perfect balance of love, fun, and racing!" ~ Kota
For the full review of this series so far visit
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"Each story has an element of drama which impacts on the character finding their HEA, and this makes the journey all the sweeter. Ms Gregory writes these plot lines with compassion and sensitivity, that you can’t help but empathise with the character and all of those around them.
Each book in this series has you reading with your heart in your throat waiting for the penny to drop and the existence for those entrenched in the Noland family to be restored to a perfect balance of love, fun, and racing!" ~ Kota
For the full review of this series so far visit
http://kotasbookkollection.blogspot.c...
December 29, 2013
The third book in the Racing to Love series is a fantastic romance read that grabs the emotions and doesn’t let go. The world the author has created is intriguing and entertaining and the reader has to finish each book as they open them. Each story can be read alone, but I highly recommend that they are read in order as the author does such a great job of portraying the natural progression of each of these characters lives.
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January 11, 2014
I loved Eli Hunter from the very first page, I loved his attitude, his hard work ethic and his joy to be able to walk around. Love tattoos too (yummy) in the previous books he was a side line character but he takes spotlight in this one. This book was sweet, funny and sexy all in one. Love Eli and Honor, they heal each other, they love each other and they make this a outstanding story to read, emotional and awe. Love the characters from the other books to they are this a family story, one of healing and love. 4 stars review by Nanee of upallnightreadallday.blogspot.com
July 12, 2013
This is the best installment yet in the Racing to Love series. The characters seemed more mature, and the plot more involved. Still not my favorite genre, but a great read for a lazy summer day.
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