**SPOILER ALERT**READ BOOKS ONE AND TWO FIRST**Life is never as it seems and for Molly Meyers, life has been one hell of a roller coaster the past couple of years. When she thinks she finally has a handle on where her future is taking her, she gets a visit from her past which throws her entire life plan up in the air.The question is can Molly handle the ups and downs this past relationship will bring her? Or does she need to keep the past where it belongs and not only try to save herself, but save her baby girl as well?The gang is back and this time, no one is left untouched. Pain, confusion, frustration and disappointment are spread through the group as new and exciting adventures are welcomed and unexpected events occur. Catch up with the characters and their lives in Warning Track as the drama continues in the third installment of the Hot-Lanta series.
When I was in high school I occasionally read books but was consumed by other teenage things so I didn't take the time to appreciate a good book on a cloudy day, wrapped up in a blanket on the couch. It wasn't until I received a Kindle for Christmas one year that my world completely flipped upside down. When looking for books I came across the Contemporary Romance genre and was sold and I haven't turned back since.
You can either find my head buried in my Kindle, listening to inspiring heart ripping music or typing away on the computer twisting and turning the lives of my characters while driving my readers crazy with anticipation.
I currently reside in beautiful Colorado Springs where the sun is always shining and there is a trail waiting to be hiked on every corner. I share a lovely and warm home with the love of my life and my five, four-legged children.
How frustrating are the ideas explored in this book? Every time one of these women go through something, they walk away. Strong women in the outside, wimps on the inside. I rather be weak in front of my man and strong for the rest than vice-versa.
To be honest folks, I finished this book about 2 hours ago and I wanted to choose my words carefully for this review and get my emotions under control because they are all over the place. First off, you definitely need to read the first 2 books in the series. It’s a must. Second, if you think the ending to book 2 left you having a small stroke, wait until you see what happens in book 3. Which brings me to where I am right now. Torn. So very Torn!
I have soooooo much I want to say about this book yet at the same time I don’t want to give it away. If you loved the series as much as I did, I would be pissed to read a spoiler review. I wouldn’t want to have a clue what happens next and specific details. Even though I want to scream from the rooftops and give you every last detail on what transpires in this 3rd book I am going to try and refrain. I truly believe wholeheartedly that ANY review that will be written for this book by ANYONE will simply not do it the justice it deserves. It speaks for itself. Anyone that can relate to these two sensitive subjects will immediately know what I am talking about once you start reading it.
What I will say is this book touches on two topics that are not talked about enough in today’s society. They are real, they are life altering and they are heartbreaking. They cripple the strongest and tear apart lives. Meghan has written about them so gently and classy yet the impact of what is being read about will bring you to tears. At times, it was a little too real how I felt the emotions the characters were going through and made my arm hairs stand up. I was not expecting the ugly cry to rear its ugly head. Not only once but twice. It was gritty and full of raw emotion and I literally felt like someone punched through my chest and ripped my heart out at one point. I had to put my kindle down and take a break from reading this one particular scene and I actually emailed Meghan to let her know how profound this scene was. Especially for anyone that had the same or similar experiences.
I have had such a connection to these characters through the first two books and this 3rd one, though I didn’t think possible, has me falling even more in love with them as they travel through this thing called life. I felt a plethora of emotions from sadness, heartache, rage, love, attempt at healing and true loss. All of the loose end are tied up just in time for different ones to fall apart.
I loved the storylines even with the many struggles the characters had to endure and I wondered at times if all small groups of friends have so many issues and problems. While we all like to get “taken away” and lose ourselves in books sometimes with hot men, true love prevailing and steamy sex scenes, this one definitely will ground you and thrust you back into the real, cruel world, which was refreshing! It also made me realize that things can always be worse in life…It is absolutely without a doubt, a must read series. The author expresses a warning in the beginning of this book on one of the topics and I suggest you read it! I can not even explain how anxious I am to read the next book in the series…I NEED to know what happens!!
Ugh these books always end with oh my cliffhanger.. This book is once again told from several pov and has a ton going on like it needs to be a tv series or something that's how much is going on and the introduction of new characters ( kind of annoyed because there already so much going on and 6 new characters is a lot to handle when we already have tons of others this book was full of shock and lots of pain and kind of hard to read so much loss and deception and I'm ready for book 4
Honestly there was so much going on in this book. I cried my eyes out at a chapter on pregnancy loss. It was so accurately depicted. Then there was PTSD stunningly portrayed. And it goes on and on. The editing is abysmal and disappointing. It seems for an author of Quinn’s stature they could have gotten it right.
Warning Track is book 3 in the Hot-Lanta Series by Meghan Quinn. Please DO NOT READ if you have not read any books in this series as there will be SPOILERS ahead!!!
“I want you wearing your red thong with black lace, hair down, tits hanging out, waiting for my fingers and I want you on all fours on our bed by the time I get home.”
“No, no, no. We don’t play with mommy’s love wand.”
The end of Playing the Field, book 2, gives us the Cliffy of all Cliffhangers and will rock your world!!! I know it rocked the shit out of mine and I was screaming, crying, yelling and swearing my ass off! First of all, this is the best series I’ve read in ages! Each book gets better and better and there are absolutely NO dull moments! You will laugh, cry and fall in love with each of these characters more than ever… well except for Austin! I can’t stand that douche-canoe and I want him to get royally screwed. I just can’t stand the guy… We will also find out who the father of Lucy’s child is…
“It wasn’t a sweet kiss, there was no finesse at all…it was a kiss that claimed him. She was claiming him and hell if he wasn’t letting her. He wouldn’t want to be claimed by anyone else.”
Molly finally turns her life around after Jane gives her a reality check. Molly goes through the lowest point of her life in book 2, and I’m sure we all wanted to slap the hell out of her. Well I’ll let you know that she is now back and better than ever. She must face all these new surprises that have been thrown in her lap. And trust me when I say they are HUGE surprises! Her strength is truly tested but she needs to do whatever she can to protect her sweet daughter.
“I see you as so much more than a friend. I see you, not just as a beautiful friend of mine, but a gorgeous woman who I can’t get enough of. I see the kind, caring human you’ve grown to be and the fun, sassy girl that I’ve always known and loved.”
There are some new characters in this book, Morgan and Parker, we see what happens between these two hotties. Morgan has always crushed on Parker, will he finally see her for the beautiful woman she’s always been or will he still think of her as a friend? Of course we get to see more of our favorite couple, Brady and Jane. God I loved these two together. Brady is so sweet and hot, there’s nothing you can’t love about the fine piece of man meat! There are some surprises in store for Brady and Jane and that’s all I will tell you. It will KNOCK YOUR TITS OFF!
“I am going to fuck you so hard right now that when I’d done with you, you’ll need fucking crutches to get into bed.”
Holy Hell! I can’t say much else without giving any spoilers away but you HAVE TO READ THIS SERIES NOW!!!! This is a fucking 5++++ read and I loved the shit out of it!!! I harassed the amazing Meghan Quinn for literally DAYS after finishing this book, screaming at her and cussing her out… well no, I didn’t use profanity directed at her because I think I love her even more for RIPPING my heart out!!! Meghan goes where not many authors can and she brings into Warning Track, two very serious, gut-wrenching subjects. It will bring awareness to these heavy topics and its very heart breaking to see it take place in Warning Track. If you have not read any of these books, get up and go get them now! You will not be sorry. I need to re-read these ASAP because I’m already having major Brady and Conner withdrawals!
Warning Track has one hell of a cliffy, hold onto your panties because this will be a very bumpy ride and you won’t know what hit you! This must be read in order as it is book 3 in the Hot-Lanta series. Make sure to have a box of Kleenex next to you and clear your schedule for the day, once you start reading, you will not be able to stop!
The Hot-Lanta series is like the gift that keeps on giving. Warning track sets off from where Playing The Field left us. Molly has finally had her ass kicked and realised she needs to get her life back on track and has realised the decisions she has to make to do this. When Bam! the twist from the end of Book 2 smacks us all in the face and throws everything up in the air again. The books takes us through Molly's relationship with her daughter (providing some good comical moments)
Jane and Brady are expecting their first child and all the happiness that continues to fill their world. I love that Jane and Brady seem to be the rocks for this rollercoaster of a ride that is their friendship group. We get to find out who the baby daddy is of Lucy's baby, while Austin continues to be a world class douche. Warning Track also gives us 2 new characters Parker and Morgan, now if you have read the Love and Sports Series these two will be well known to you already. I was over the moon to see these two reunited in Warning Track, I loved them in the Love and Sports series and always felt their tale had sooooo much more to tell and boy was I right. Wowza the sex is off the chart as it has been throughout this series! Meghan knows how not to disappoint, I only wished I lived in Hot-Lanta if that's how it all goes down.
The emotional element to this bookshits hard when Jane and Brady's world comes crashing down and had me in tears once again. Meghan knows how to pack a punch with the emotional stuff. Warning track was well written, well balanced and handled some very tricky topics well. This series is already cemented as one of my favourites and there is still one book to go, and I am sure a lot more to come from these much loved characters.
First, Warning Track can be read as a stand alone, no matter what other reviewers are saying (no offense to them for sure, I have just read quite a few reviews saying don’t read this if you haven’t read the first two. I didn’t read the first two and I did find.). I was worried I would be completely lost if I started with the third book even though I have bought the first one and need to buy the second. I had no problem following along with the back story as I got into it. There was a couple of moments where I went back and reread something, but I was able to get what was going on when something was explained later on.
I don’t even know how much to go into here because there is so much going on in this book that is not in the blurb. You know me and spoilers, I hate them.
When I first started, I felt like I was reading a soap opera. It was flashing back and forth and in between different couples, POVS, and their various relationships. As I got more and more into it, I liked that style with this book. It worked for it.
I loved our couples, all of them. There were 2 moments that I had tears rolling down my face as I went through the struggles of one couple and the accomplishments of another couple.
I honestly loved the relationship between Lucy and Molly. It’s not a good one and I get why Lucy does’t like Molly. I’m wondering if there will be some kind of resolution or if they will continue to antagonize each other.
The ending…
Holy cow.
One of the couples that I adored the most left me hanging with my mouth dropped.
This is why I love Meghan Quinn.
Now to read the first two books so I am completely caught up in what happened before I jumped in.
I loved Warning Track and want to say thank you so very much for my copy!
I absolutely hate giving this book two stars, HATE it; but unfortunately, here we are.
The editing of this book is pretty much non-existent. I couldn’t possibly highlight all of them, but here are a few examples:
Causal instead of casual Counsel instead of console Barrow instead of barrel Assists instead of assets Electing instead of eliciting Through instead of threw Upmost instead of utmost (more than once) Scald instead of scold Soul instead of sole
I could go on, but there were so many misspellings, incorrect usage, character names that the spelling changed (Reed instead of Reid), and even one point where the wrong name is used for a character. That would be confusing under normal circumstances, but add in the sheer amount of characters this book has (including new ones!) and I had to go back to make sure who the character really was.
And back to the amount of characters...there are some new ones introduced that I have no clue why their stories were included. Parker and Margo? How do they fit into the rest of the story? They don’t, other than to tie in Quinn’s previous series, Love and Sports. The way things progressed with this installment of the story had me disliking some of the characters that I really didn’t care about them at all. Lucy? Pass. Molly? No thanks. They just became unlikeable with the sheer drama they create.
I love Quinn, but this series is getting painful. I’m not a quitter so I’ll push through, but it will take some doing.
Ugh I was hoping this book would be better but it wasn’t. For some reason we have new characters and POVs introduced even though the other 6 still had stuff to sort out. Plus they add absolutely nothing to the storyline it was just filler with characters we don’t know and don’t really get to know. Also their whole your my life after 2-3 days was ridiculous.
We still don’t get any more of Michael’s POV either which is a let down. MQ has had Austin and Lucy completely flip the script. They are both not unlikable, rude, mean little witches who only know how to give self pity and lash out at everyone around them. Austin was made a few mistakes in the previous book but he was at least kind and understanding. I get why Lucy is a royal witch to Molly but also freaking get over it at some point because now your attitude is bringing the whole book down. Luke is back and I’m glad we get his PTSD scenes and therapy but also he “healed” very quickly and was super unbelievable. What Jane and Brady went through however was well written, emotional and very believable. That was well done!
I didn’t realize there were four books and I’m contemplating not even reading the last book because at this point it’s all dumb.
Ugh I was hoping this book would be better but it wasn’t. For some reason we have new characters and POVs introduced even though the other 6 still had stuff to sort out. Plus they add absolutely nothing to the storyline it was just filler with characters we don’t know and don’t really get to know. Also their whole your my life after 2-3 days was ridiculous. We still don’t get any more of Michael’s POV either which is a let down. MQ has had Austin and Lucy completely flip the script. They are both not unlikable, rude, mean little witches who only know how to give self pity and lash out at everyone around them. Austin was made a few mistakes in the previous book but he was at least kind and understanding. I get why Lucy is a royal witch to Molly but also freaking get over it at some point because now your attitude is bringing the whole book down. Luke is back and I’m glad we get his PTSD scenes and therapy but also he “healed” very quickly and was super unbelievable. What Jane and Brady went through however was well written, emotional and very believable. That was well done!
I didn’t realize there were four books and I’m contemplating not even reading the last book because at this point it’s all dumb.
I'm not going to lie, I almost have up on this series in book 1. I struggled to get into it. Had it been an unknown to me author I would have given up. The end of book one hooked me into book two that was better. This one was better yet. However, there were a LOT of mistakes in this one. Typos, misspellings, wrong names used. It was distracting more than once, and very unexpected. This book also contains what could be some bad triggers for some. I do t want to say what they are because I don't want to spoil anything from this series. I think the author does a pretty good job of giving back story of you haven't read all the books, but I recommend you do read them all. I have to say I was bummed the way this one ended, but that was because I didn't know there was a fourth book. I will definitely finish, I HAVE to know how it all ends. Even though it's only been there books, I feel so invested in these characters
K, I'm sorry. This series absolutely blows. These characters are selfish, introspection-allergic, lemming-like assholes. They have no redeeming qualities, I swear. Molly is an absolute waste of fucking skin, not to mention a glutton for punishment. Luke is an asshole too, but at least his is understandable. Jane and Brady were so cute. This author seems to forget romance is a FANTASY genre. I don't want ptsd, mental illness that won't go away, abuse, or FUCKING CHEATING between the live interests. What the actual fuck? Her books are like that annoying friend who won't break up with her asshole partner and wants to tell you all the drama until the end of time.
This is the second series of hers I'm having to stop unfinished. Just don't bother. Trust me. I'm so excited to break up with this series.
P.s. please God, write your next book with dialogue that doesn't such moldy lemons and get an EDITOR. Overuse of commas is a real thing.
Austin needs a plug for his mouth and for creating unnecessary drama. Luke not unlike Molly in the previous book, needs a reality check by way of a swift kick to his posterior. His caustic tongue got overbearing.
As a military veteran, Luke should have been under Psychotherapy to manage his demons. His combatant and suicidal behaviour along with the paranoia, flashbacks, nightmares, violent outbursts, anxiety and uncontrollable thoughts made him a danger to himself and others.
Molly is untrained to handle a volatile personality such as Luke’s and unrealistic in her expectations believing she can make it all better.
Jane and Brady’s life is upended with their loss. Jane appears symptomatic of Postpartum with the erratic mood swings and irrational behaviour.
Lucy is absurd.
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Ku It’s stupid how much I hate how much this series has sucked me in. There are things and people I hate. And yet I keep reading the good things are soo good. Like Luke. When he came back at the end of the last series I just started yelling out loud, I knew it! I knew it!! I love Luke I think he maybe my fave. Glad there wasn’t as many povs as the last book but man it’s hard to keep up with sometimes. I still hate molly. Not a huge fan of Lucy much anymore. The last series I was over Jane and Brady’s story. But this book I was in tears. But still ended the book not liking Jane. But my overall dislike is Austin hate everything about him. Ugh these damn storylines have me hooked! Freaking soap opera! Read on kindle unlimited
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Ugh, devastation! 1) IYKYK, I’m not even going to go into it, it was so much 😭 (I haven’t cried like while reading a book like this since The Fault In Our Stars). 2) While I don’t love Molly, I think she can get off the cactus and stop flying a kite. I still don’t like her, but I’ll deal with her for Luke’s sake. Also, Lucy pissed me off and Connor is too good for her!! Fingers crossed it’s just pregnancy hormones and she kicks Austin to the curb. Speaking of Austin, be can take Molly’s old supplies and go fly a kite while sitting on a cactus!! I need answers! Time for the final book!! It better have an HEA!!
After the cliffhanger in the second book I couldn’t wait to start this one. Two new characters are introduced (Morgan and Parker) and to be honest I don’t care for them or their story. However, I LOVE Molly’s story. Also Jane & Brady’s POVs are a good read. I like that the characters face hardships that are rarely spoken about. I found Lucy extremely annoying in this book because it seems like she hates everyone. Although characters are going through hard times it’s interesting to read their POVs. Lucy’s parts just seem to be very negative and once again very annoying.
This book took my emotions on the scariest ride. I went from happy to sad to pissed off then depressed. This group of friends are dealing with the hardest shit ever! This is the book that really makes a person appreciate those in their lives and the life they live because you never know where life will take you. In the end, I am hatting Austin and Sloan, pissed at Lucy and Jane, and just love me some Brady and Parker. Ready for the next book.
I love the characters (although Lucy's the worst) and the important stories she told in this book. BUT, the editing was awful, as in nonexistent. Wrong words used, wrong names used, wrong pronouns. There were so many errors it was distracting. At some points towards the end, there was a mistake on every page.
I'm not sure if Meghan self-publishes or not, but she could really use an editor and beta-readers to help with errors and refining voice.
I wish I could type out all the emotions I felt with this book. PTSD is so real and comes in many forms. I was triggered on many things in this book. I cried through the entire chapter of Jane and Brady's loss. My heart acted for Luke and Molly. This book was written so well and it is one that I know will stay with me forever and ever. Thank you for bring PTSD to light in a fictional setting.You are amazing.
The saga continues with all the favorites! More heartbreak, more hearts healing, more and more drama! We’re introduced to two more characters even. Omg I just can’t get enough. This book was a little disturbing with extenuating circumstances, but it was still a very good read. Looking forward to how these stories conclude in book 4!
Wow!! This entire series has been about very real situations. Emotional yet amazing! I absolutely love the way we learn about PTSD which is something not enough people are aware of. Then comes the baby going to NICU, as a NICU mom I can tell you it is definitely one of the scariest thing I think I will ever go through.
Omg my head hurts from crying I hate books that make me cry, I’ve been there lost a baby, then lost a baby in my sixth month, but my husband and I stayed strong and supported one another. So how Jane gave up just pissed me off. Poor Luke felt so sorry for him, so much going on in this book.
I was so happy to see mo and parkers story. I read fair catch a while ago and I am a sucker for friends to lovers. Not gonna lie this was hard for me to read with PTSD and other topics going on. It was beautifully written though and hard to put down.
This 3rd book was very intense. If you are pregnant, read with caution as I had to put it down until after I had my baby. Great book with deep feelings and relatable topics. Can’t wait to see how it all ends with the next book. Nanedsmomba- reviewer and blogger for Life Reads With Friends
Wow. This one destroyed me. It way close to home. Now please know there is happiness in this one but also a very raw and emotional time going on also. This one u need a box of tissue for for sure.
Yes!!! It was so great to see these characters grow in their journey of life. I was so happy to finally read about Parker and Margo as I knew of them from a previous series. I can’t wait to start book 4 and see how this all ends.
I just have to say thank you for writing about the struggles of PTSD. My husband has it and it is so hard. Loud noises, sudden movements, etc can set him off. And unfortunately the VA doesn't have consistent help with it.
I just HAVE to finish the series but it’s a little choppy. There is too much switching between characters. There’s a lot of heart ache and fighting about none sense.
She does amazing job on this book. Not only does she talk about ptsd but *** spoil alert *** going thru a still birth. Best to have the tissues ready!!!!
As if there weren't enough characters to follow we now add in Parker and Margo?!? Don't get me wrong, once I finally placed them from Lexi and Jake's story I was in hearing their story but wish it wasn't in the already full mish mash of a series.