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Alpha's Heart #2
Hard to Break
Quinn has spent her whole life working in her dad's garage, leaving her more comfortable with a carburetor than a curling iron. Her world is turned upside down when her beloved garage is bought by none other than world famous, sexy as sin, custom car builder, Tazen Watts. He's the one man she can't stand...even though he makes her hotter than a high performance engine in top gear.
Tazen has no use for Quinn, at least not professionally, and he's making sure she knows it. But there's a spark between them that she's finding hard to ignore. She's determined to prove her talent is as impressive as her sassy mouth. When she finds out Tazen is hiding a secret that could bring down his career and everyone involved in it, she wonders: is falling for him is going to be work the risk?
**Hard To Break is a full-length standalone romance with a HEA**
238 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 13, 2015
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August 13, 2016
Don't find fault, find a remedy; Anybody can complain.
4.5 #WattsAngel STARS
Tazen and Quinn ♥
Hard to Break Bella Jewel
4.5 #WattsAngel STARS
Tazen and Quinn ♥
Hard to Break Bella Jewel
November 28, 2015
Unfortunately the words have left me...
I was soooooo looking forward to this book because I just loved Hard to Fight and I adore Bella Jewel so I'm so bummed that I literally struggle to find the words.
The only thing that kept me going was the authors writing style (which I love) because I did not like the characters, their interaction and how the story played out. Both characters felt weak and when they started with the L word pretty early on I knew it was a bust for me...
And there's nothing more left to say...
*ARC generously provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
I was soooooo looking forward to this book because I just loved Hard to Fight and I adore Bella Jewel so I'm so bummed that I literally struggle to find the words.
The only thing that kept me going was the authors writing style (which I love) because I did not like the characters, their interaction and how the story played out. Both characters felt weak and when they started with the L word pretty early on I knew it was a bust for me...
And there's nothing more left to say...
*ARC generously provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
October 9, 2015
4 PIXIE STARS
I really enjoyed the first book in the Alpha series and this one was just as good. Ms. Jewel has the perfect knack of creating Alpha jerks that at first get you furious and then turned on! Tazen Watts is no different. He’s an all-out cocky, vain bastard that slowly wormed his way into my heart.
The heroine in this tale is Quinn Peterson and she was one kickass gal! Raised in a mechanic shop, Quinn has an affinity for a spanner and popping the hood of car and she’s one fine mechanic. While living in a man’s world with her being the only female gear head, she’s at home and in charge of her family owned garage. That is until she’s faced with financial troubles that enables Tazen to swoop in and take it from her.
Of course, Tazen and Quinn have an instant spark and the whole hate-lust thing going on. Watching these two bicker, banter and bite was loads of fun.
There’s also car races, pranks and personal problems with Quinn’s alcoholic father and Tazen’s psycho ex. Overall this was a fun, fast read and definitely entertaining.
***An advance reading copy was provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.***
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I really enjoyed the first book in the Alpha series and this one was just as good. Ms. Jewel has the perfect knack of creating Alpha jerks that at first get you furious and then turned on! Tazen Watts is no different. He’s an all-out cocky, vain bastard that slowly wormed his way into my heart.
The heroine in this tale is Quinn Peterson and she was one kickass gal! Raised in a mechanic shop, Quinn has an affinity for a spanner and popping the hood of car and she’s one fine mechanic. While living in a man’s world with her being the only female gear head, she’s at home and in charge of her family owned garage. That is until she’s faced with financial troubles that enables Tazen to swoop in and take it from her.
Of course, Tazen and Quinn have an instant spark and the whole hate-lust thing going on. Watching these two bicker, banter and bite was loads of fun.
There’s also car races, pranks and personal problems with Quinn’s alcoholic father and Tazen’s psycho ex. Overall this was a fun, fast read and definitely entertaining.
***An advance reading copy was provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.***
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February 6, 2017
3 stars
Quinn has made it her life to take care of everything and everyone else but herself. Her Dad, the shop and her memories of a family she misses. Drowning in debt and with no way out her dad does the unthinkable and throws her dreams and life away.... or so she believes.
Tazen is every woman's wet dream, Quinn's included, but that changes the day his cocky self shows up thinking he owns everything she holds dear...herself included.
Trying to prove herself in a man's world, Tazen realizes how real Quinn can be. Their shared passion connects them with pieces of themselves they've lost along the way.
Hard to Break was an easy read, not too light and not too heavy. The characters are quirky and interesting making you wonder how it will all play out. Their banter is one that will draw you in or turn you off, they come across hard unless you take the time to put yourself in their shoes. For me I liked it well enough, kinda got too sappy in the end a contradiction to the rest of the book.
Copy kindly provided by St. Martin’s Press, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
***Quotes above are taken from the version of the book I received and may differ from published edition.
“It’s called wanting what you can’t have,”
“No, baby, it’s called wanting,” he leans in close so our lips are nearly touching, “what’s real.”
Quinn has made it her life to take care of everything and everyone else but herself. Her Dad, the shop and her memories of a family she misses. Drowning in debt and with no way out her dad does the unthinkable and throws her dreams and life away.... or so she believes.
Tazen is every woman's wet dream, Quinn's included, but that changes the day his cocky self shows up thinking he owns everything she holds dear...herself included.
Trying to prove herself in a man's world, Tazen realizes how real Quinn can be. Their shared passion connects them with pieces of themselves they've lost along the way.
Hard to Break was an easy read, not too light and not too heavy. The characters are quirky and interesting making you wonder how it will all play out. Their banter is one that will draw you in or turn you off, they come across hard unless you take the time to put yourself in their shoes. For me I liked it well enough, kinda got too sappy in the end a contradiction to the rest of the book.
Copy kindly provided by St. Martin’s Press, via NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.
***Quotes above are taken from the version of the book I received and may differ from published edition.
October 20, 2015
3.5 Angel Stars
*ARC generously provided by publisher via Netgalley in exchange for honest review*
When I first saw this cover I had a perception of the story. I had a certain expectation of a love-hate romance filled with steamy intimacy between a sexy bad boy and a small town gal. Instead I read a pretty straight forward romance between two characters who seemingly belonged together.
Quinn has spent her whole life covered in grease and loving every minute of the craft she honed in her family's garage. She has no real life outside the garage has the loss of her mother has left a void in her life and wrecked havoc on her "ailing" father. When the infamous Tazen Watts, custom car designer extraordinaire, makes a play for this small town garage, Quinn is determined to fight him every step of the way!
Neither Quinn nor Tazen want anything to do with one another. Too bad attraction overrules their thought processes. Flirty remarks, sassy button pushing, and hard pushing of self limits creates sexual tension and unexpected want for both.
Overall, I cannot say anything was bad with the read. It was fairly predictable and had some slightly tense moments but no significant angst or over the top drama. I found the sexy Tazen to be completely open and very sweet. While Quinn may not have been from his "world" she was exactly what he needed to find the true success he desired. This was a bit of a sweet enemies to friends to lovers tale that was easy to read. Also, the sexy times were pretty enjoyable...especially over the hood of a car!
*ARC generously provided by publisher via Netgalley in exchange for honest review*
When I first saw this cover I had a perception of the story. I had a certain expectation of a love-hate romance filled with steamy intimacy between a sexy bad boy and a small town gal. Instead I read a pretty straight forward romance between two characters who seemingly belonged together.
Quinn has spent her whole life covered in grease and loving every minute of the craft she honed in her family's garage. She has no real life outside the garage has the loss of her mother has left a void in her life and wrecked havoc on her "ailing" father. When the infamous Tazen Watts, custom car designer extraordinaire, makes a play for this small town garage, Quinn is determined to fight him every step of the way!
Neither Quinn nor Tazen want anything to do with one another. Too bad attraction overrules their thought processes. Flirty remarks, sassy button pushing, and hard pushing of self limits creates sexual tension and unexpected want for both.
Overall, I cannot say anything was bad with the read. It was fairly predictable and had some slightly tense moments but no significant angst or over the top drama. I found the sexy Tazen to be completely open and very sweet. While Quinn may not have been from his "world" she was exactly what he needed to find the true success he desired. This was a bit of a sweet enemies to friends to lovers tale that was easy to read. Also, the sexy times were pretty enjoyable...especially over the hood of a car!
October 4, 2015
This was a delightful and fun book to read. Romantic, sexy and surprisingly refreshing, I loved every single page of it.
The characters were interesting and believable, and I loved the author's writing style.Her narrative was fast paced, smooth and honest. The story she created had the right amount of romance and fun dialogues, all wrapped on a simple, but really entertaining plot.
I loved the interaction between the hero and the heroine - Tazen and Quinn. Not only did they have an extremely passionate relationship, but they genuinely liked each other. I found it refreshing that they weren't having sex every day of the week, but what they did have was hot!
To be honest, the story was pretty predictable but that didn't make it less enjoyable. I just needed a little more drama and more intense emotions.The cover is smoking hot but I'd like something different for this book. However, the heat inside is a good match, too.
If you like car racing, speed, illegal racing, hot mechanics this one is for you! Will definitely be coming back for more with this series.
ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The characters were interesting and believable, and I loved the author's writing style.Her narrative was fast paced, smooth and honest. The story she created had the right amount of romance and fun dialogues, all wrapped on a simple, but really entertaining plot.
I loved the interaction between the hero and the heroine - Tazen and Quinn. Not only did they have an extremely passionate relationship, but they genuinely liked each other. I found it refreshing that they weren't having sex every day of the week, but what they did have was hot!
To be honest, the story was pretty predictable but that didn't make it less enjoyable. I just needed a little more drama and more intense emotions.The cover is smoking hot but I'd like something different for this book. However, the heat inside is a good match, too.
If you like car racing, speed, illegal racing, hot mechanics this one is for you! Will definitely be coming back for more with this series.
ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 2, 2015
I woke up in the middle of the night, and what better thing to do to cure your insomnia but to start reading an amazing ARC you just got, from an awesome author?
Nothing!! So i grabbed my tablet and started right away. Boy did i devoured it or what? It was absolutely delectable and in a few short hours i was finished and with a big grin on my lips.
I don't think there is a real need to say how good it was because like i said that's a given, but i need to point out a few things. This series theme is women being badasses on male-dominated professions.
The first one had a brazen bounty hunter and this one an unyielding mechanic. Quinn is a strong girl that i loved right away, even when things seemed blik in her life she never gave up and kept going. She is strong, determined, sentimental and real.
Tazen on the other hand is hot, arrogant and a big player. A bad boy through and through but he also has a sweet spot for Quinn from the first moment they meet. He of course makes a big mistake with her, but she won't relent!
Bella Jewel weaves a story filled with passion, new beginnings, pranks, some love/hate dynamics, hot sex and great characters. It's a story of letting go and embracing the future, a journey that both of the main heroes need. Try it!
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- I liked his family.
- Kellan and Kyle in the same sentence? Even if by mistake still! Swoon..
- I liked her team so much! Oh Jace!!
- The great thing was that the predictable plot twist of her best friend being in love with her didn't happen. Thank God!
- Tazen's nickname is Taz!!
-Sheyenne! Grrr!
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you!
Nothing!! So i grabbed my tablet and started right away. Boy did i devoured it or what? It was absolutely delectable and in a few short hours i was finished and with a big grin on my lips.
I don't think there is a real need to say how good it was because like i said that's a given, but i need to point out a few things. This series theme is women being badasses on male-dominated professions.
The first one had a brazen bounty hunter and this one an unyielding mechanic. Quinn is a strong girl that i loved right away, even when things seemed blik in her life she never gave up and kept going. She is strong, determined, sentimental and real.
Tazen on the other hand is hot, arrogant and a big player. A bad boy through and through but he also has a sweet spot for Quinn from the first moment they meet. He of course makes a big mistake with her, but she won't relent!
Bella Jewel weaves a story filled with passion, new beginnings, pranks, some love/hate dynamics, hot sex and great characters. It's a story of letting go and embracing the future, a journey that both of the main heroes need. Try it!
THOUGHTS ABOUT THE BOOK
- I liked his family.
- Kellan and Kyle in the same sentence? Even if by mistake still! Swoon..
- I liked her team so much! Oh Jace!!
- The great thing was that the predictable plot twist of her best friend being in love with her didn't happen. Thank God!
- Tazen's nickname is Taz!!
-Sheyenne! Grrr!
ARC provided via Netgalley in exchange of an honest review. Thank you!
January 7, 2016
The first half of the book was not to my liking. There were many things off about the story, so much so that I started to worry about the rest of it. I got bored of Quinn and Tazen acting as if they were teenagers. They kept arguing and taunting each other whenever they met. These two childish people might never know the word ‘respect’! But somehow, I still had some hope that it would get better in the second half. I expected something better or something to drag me out of this boredom.
No.
Nothing.
It turned out to be less weird but more boring than the first half! There was nothing new here!
However, there were things I liked in this book.
1. The sex scenes. They were utterly off the charts!
2. The epilogue. It was beautiful!
And…that’s it! (Honestly, I couldn’t find anything else to like.)
In my opinion, this is a slightly below average NA book. I think I might easily forget the hero and heroine's names in a matter of days!
No.
Nothing.
It turned out to be less weird but more boring than the first half! There was nothing new here!
However, there were things I liked in this book.
1. The sex scenes. They were utterly off the charts!
2. The epilogue. It was beautiful!
And…that’s it! (Honestly, I couldn’t find anything else to like.)
In my opinion, this is a slightly below average NA book. I think I might easily forget the hero and heroine's names in a matter of days!
October 19, 2015
SOOOO GOOD!! Definitely recommmended! One of the best book I've read this year <3
October 15, 2015
Quinn isn’t your typical girl or even your typical tom boy, she is a mechanic. I love how Bella Jewel continues to write these strong females. That isn’t all that makes Quinn strong, what truly defines her strength is the way she takes care of her father. Since her mother died it’s just the two of them. Since he has turned to alcohol and his addiction has taken over his life. Quinn is left with burden of taking care of him, their house and his garage.
Tazen is famous in Quinn’s world. He is known for his world famous engines, race cars and skills as a mechanic. He is also gorgeous, to her he is the perfect man. That is until he comes into her life like a wrecking ball destroying everything in his wake. Tazen buys her family’s garage and fires her. Quinn won’t go down without a fight though, she is hellbent on proving she is just as good of a mechanic as one of the guys.
Quinn isn’t the girl Tazen typically goes for, but he is captivated by her. She is the opposite of his typical girl, but they actually have tons in common. I think that is where so much of the conflict comes from. I did really enjoy these two together, but I was left wanting. The story is told from Quinn’s POV and I just wish we had Tazen’s too. It would have helped me to forgive moments or acts if I had known where his heart lies. While I like Tazen, I just didn’t fall in love with him and Quinn as a couple as much as I would have liked.
This Alpha Male Series is super fun and I am loving how Jewel is breaking down gender roles. If you are looking for a fun, fast paced, sexy read I highly recommend Hard to Break.
ARC kindly provided in exchange for an honest review.
September 23, 2015
ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review
In life, we all have reached a breaking point. We can decide we can give up or we can learn how to stand up again in the face of adversary. It is the marking point or what we like to call the defining moment. And in Hard to Break by Bella Jewel, we are introduced to Quinn, a female mechanic who lives and breathes fixing cars. She took on the responsibility of running her family's mechanic shop when her father became alcoholic due to his severe depression of losing his wife. Quinn struggles to keep the shop afloat while helping her father. So when she falls through hard times, she didn't expect her garage to be bought by Tazen Watts, a sexy, famous custom car builder. Quinn can't stand Tazen and his arrogant personality but at the same time, she can't stop her attraction to him. So when she forces herself to annoy him at the garage, she didn't expect this sexual attraction to be revving with such sizzling chemistry. When sparks begins to fly between these two, will Tazen be able to show her how her beauty outshines everyone in a male dominated profession?
Hard to Break is an easy simple straightforward story line with little angst that has your sweet happily ever after ending. I enjoyed the book but did not love it since I really just couldn't connect to the characters. It felt a little too insta-love for my taste but I do love that the heroine is a bad ass mechanic who can show the boys at the shop that she is knowledgeable when it comes to fixing cars. So if you are a fan of enemies to lovers trope with lots of love/hate banter, then I suggest you give Hard to Break a try.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Bella Jewel
In life, we all have reached a breaking point. We can decide we can give up or we can learn how to stand up again in the face of adversary. It is the marking point or what we like to call the defining moment. And in Hard to Break by Bella Jewel, we are introduced to Quinn, a female mechanic who lives and breathes fixing cars. She took on the responsibility of running her family's mechanic shop when her father became alcoholic due to his severe depression of losing his wife. Quinn struggles to keep the shop afloat while helping her father. So when she falls through hard times, she didn't expect her garage to be bought by Tazen Watts, a sexy, famous custom car builder. Quinn can't stand Tazen and his arrogant personality but at the same time, she can't stop her attraction to him. So when she forces herself to annoy him at the garage, she didn't expect this sexual attraction to be revving with such sizzling chemistry. When sparks begins to fly between these two, will Tazen be able to show her how her beauty outshines everyone in a male dominated profession?
Hard to Break is an easy simple straightforward story line with little angst that has your sweet happily ever after ending. I enjoyed the book but did not love it since I really just couldn't connect to the characters. It felt a little too insta-love for my taste but I do love that the heroine is a bad ass mechanic who can show the boys at the shop that she is knowledgeable when it comes to fixing cars. So if you are a fan of enemies to lovers trope with lots of love/hate banter, then I suggest you give Hard to Break a try.
Review can also be found on Four Chicks Flipping Pages: http://fourchicksflippingpages.weebly...Bella Jewel
January 5, 2020
This book is simple, easy and short compares to the other book in this series. The story and plot is cliche. The character development is minimum. The chemistry between the characters are luke warm. There is that jnsta lust.
I was expecting more from this book. But hey sometimes i need a simple easy read.
3 stars
I was expecting more from this book. But hey sometimes i need a simple easy read.
3 stars
October 13, 2015
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Quinn's whole life has revolved around Pixie's Wheels, the garage her father opened when she was born. She started working there when she was young and eventually became a licensed mechanic. But after her mother died things went downhill. She not only lost her mother, but her father started to drink and she now she's more of a parent than he is. The garage is the one thing she has, so when hotshot, custom car builder, Tazen Watts comes around and says he wants to buy the garage, she kicks him out the door.
Tazen gets what he wants though, and eventually buys the garage out from under her, destroying Quinn's world. She doesn't give up easily though, so she demands a job at the garage and a shot to prove herself as a mechanic. But the closer they work together, Tazen realizes he also wants Quinn, and we all know he gets what he wants.
Quinn was a really amazing character and she had a lot to deal with in life, but never let it break her. Not many people would stick around an alcoholic father who couldn't even take care of himself and I found it admirable that she did. I loved how she was so hard one second, but then could be so feminine the next, especially when Tazen was around. All in all she was a really great, strong, badass heroine and I loved reading about her.
Tazen was an ass from the first time we meet him but we eventually see that he has a completely different side to him, and I loved that side. He could be really sweet and caring even when most people expected him to be a bastard and it was great to see a better side to him. The start was a little rocky with him and Quinn but he never gave up trying to get her to give him a chance. I fell in love with him at the end when he was there for Quinn and became her support and it was yet another side we got to see.
There was just a little bit of suspense thrown into the story and it definitely added the something extra that made the book great. I love how Bella Jewel can write a story and make us focus on the MC's but at the same time we somehow get invested in the secondary characters, who are always amazing. This book did not disappoint and the secondary characters, especially Jace, were just as kickass as I was expecting.
My one problem with the book was Quinn's character at the end. For the majority of the book I admired Quinn's confidence and how she believed in herself so much, but she lost it at the end. There was a part where she started to get insecure and I hated that change from confidence to unsure of herself.
Overall, this series is becoming my favorite by Bella Jewel and I am loving all of these tough heroines. This book was kickass but sweet at the same time and the mix made for a really interesting story. For anyone that likes their heroines a little tough and sassy, this series is definitely for you.
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Quinn's whole life has revolved around Pixie's Wheels, the garage her father opened when she was born. She started working there when she was young and eventually became a licensed mechanic. But after her mother died things went downhill. She not only lost her mother, but her father started to drink and she now she's more of a parent than he is. The garage is the one thing she has, so when hotshot, custom car builder, Tazen Watts comes around and says he wants to buy the garage, she kicks him out the door.
Tazen gets what he wants though, and eventually buys the garage out from under her, destroying Quinn's world. She doesn't give up easily though, so she demands a job at the garage and a shot to prove herself as a mechanic. But the closer they work together, Tazen realizes he also wants Quinn, and we all know he gets what he wants.
Quinn was a really amazing character and she had a lot to deal with in life, but never let it break her. Not many people would stick around an alcoholic father who couldn't even take care of himself and I found it admirable that she did. I loved how she was so hard one second, but then could be so feminine the next, especially when Tazen was around. All in all she was a really great, strong, badass heroine and I loved reading about her.
Tazen was an ass from the first time we meet him but we eventually see that he has a completely different side to him, and I loved that side. He could be really sweet and caring even when most people expected him to be a bastard and it was great to see a better side to him. The start was a little rocky with him and Quinn but he never gave up trying to get her to give him a chance. I fell in love with him at the end when he was there for Quinn and became her support and it was yet another side we got to see.
There was just a little bit of suspense thrown into the story and it definitely added the something extra that made the book great. I love how Bella Jewel can write a story and make us focus on the MC's but at the same time we somehow get invested in the secondary characters, who are always amazing. This book did not disappoint and the secondary characters, especially Jace, were just as kickass as I was expecting.
My one problem with the book was Quinn's character at the end. For the majority of the book I admired Quinn's confidence and how she believed in herself so much, but she lost it at the end. There was a part where she started to get insecure and I hated that change from confidence to unsure of herself.
Overall, this series is becoming my favorite by Bella Jewel and I am loving all of these tough heroines. This book was kickass but sweet at the same time and the mix made for a really interesting story. For anyone that likes their heroines a little tough and sassy, this series is definitely for you.
October 19, 2015
Total surprise here!! Loved HARD TO BREAK!! I am a huge fan of Bella Jewel but I had not read any of her more recent books. When an ARC of Hard to Break landing on my Kindle, I did not know anything about the story and dove right in. I was completely taken by surprise but this sexy, funny. fast-paced story that had a gorgeous, Alpha and a strong and feisty heroine! And, she's a mechanic!
There are plenty of contemporary romances out there and this story stands out. Quinn is about to lose her family's mechanic shop because of her alcoholic father who can't hold it together. But she won't give up, and when she and Tazen first meet, sparks fly. Yes, he's swoony but Quinn won't just cave in and give in to him, she can dish it out like one of the guys.
Spend an afternoon or evening with Quinn and Tazen and you won't go wrong! There's plenty of steam here and plenty of humor, too. Bella Jewel does not take herself or her characters too seriously and there's plenty of witty dialogue. I must admit I have never read a book where the heroine is a mechanic and I totally enjoyed it. Hard to Break is part of a series but it can be read on its own. Sexy, thrilling and funny, this is one enjoyable read.
Favorite Quote:
“I don’t fuck employees,” he murmurs, staring at my lips. “I’d like to hope not,” I laugh softly. “They’re all men.”
ARC provided by the publisher in return for an honest review.)
There are plenty of contemporary romances out there and this story stands out. Quinn is about to lose her family's mechanic shop because of her alcoholic father who can't hold it together. But she won't give up, and when she and Tazen first meet, sparks fly. Yes, he's swoony but Quinn won't just cave in and give in to him, she can dish it out like one of the guys.
Spend an afternoon or evening with Quinn and Tazen and you won't go wrong! There's plenty of steam here and plenty of humor, too. Bella Jewel does not take herself or her characters too seriously and there's plenty of witty dialogue. I must admit I have never read a book where the heroine is a mechanic and I totally enjoyed it. Hard to Break is part of a series but it can be read on its own. Sexy, thrilling and funny, this is one enjoyable read.
Favorite Quote:
“I don’t fuck employees,” he murmurs, staring at my lips. “I’d like to hope not,” I laugh softly. “They’re all men.”
ARC provided by the publisher in return for an honest review.)
January 3, 2016
*ARC provided by the author for an honest review*
Luvd Luvd Luvd this
Quinn is dealin with a lot of shit the the min but the only thing that keeps her goin is her Dads garage where she as work since she was able 2 Pixie Wheel as been her dad's garage since she was born so it mean so much 2 her it's where she learned al she knows about cars an was taught by her dad but her dad as been in a bad way since her mam passed away he as been drinkin more an more an things have gotten 2 much Quinn as been running the garage an lookin after her dad life shouldn't b so hard then just 2 top of this total shitty situation Tazen Watts comes into her garage an start slanting it he does think Quinn is a girl or a mechanic so straight away these 2 start of on the wrong foot Quinn knows who Tazen is from his show an thought he was so gorgeous an meet in him he's even hotter but when he says he is buyin her garage thing take a turn 4 the worst
I luvd Quinn's sassy attitude she didn't let Tazen get away with anything after what she is goin through I m surprised she as the energy she asnt had much of a life with her dad an mam passin an the garage but cars r al she's know an not him will get in the way she is a great mechanic an she will show what she can do they think she is just a dumb woman god men can b sexist pigs I really liked Quinn's character throughout the book sometime heroines can b hard work in parts but I really enjoyed her
Tazen god can this man b so annoyin an a total ass I was pretty pissed of with him in the first half of the book his attitude was shit an the way he treated Quinn really annoyed me Ye he is so sexy big strong an great with his hands ;) buildin cars people clean minds haha (but he us great with is hands in other ways 2)
I really luvd this story it was so good the flow was great so much happen I was dyin 4 these 2 to get 2gether god the sexual tension between them was so strong I just wanted them 2 have some sexy time an once they did holy smoke it was hot that man knows what he was doin with every part of his body ;) it was
I would recommend this book it had everything in it Bella Jewel never lets me down her books r just amazin xxx
Luvd Luvd Luvd this
Quinn is dealin with a lot of shit the the min but the only thing that keeps her goin is her Dads garage where she as work since she was able 2 Pixie Wheel as been her dad's garage since she was born so it mean so much 2 her it's where she learned al she knows about cars an was taught by her dad but her dad as been in a bad way since her mam passed away he as been drinkin more an more an things have gotten 2 much Quinn as been running the garage an lookin after her dad life shouldn't b so hard then just 2 top of this total shitty situation Tazen Watts comes into her garage an start slanting it he does think Quinn is a girl or a mechanic so straight away these 2 start of on the wrong foot Quinn knows who Tazen is from his show an thought he was so gorgeous an meet in him he's even hotter but when he says he is buyin her garage thing take a turn 4 the worst
I luvd Quinn's sassy attitude she didn't let Tazen get away with anything after what she is goin through I m surprised she as the energy she asnt had much of a life with her dad an mam passin an the garage but cars r al she's know an not him will get in the way she is a great mechanic an she will show what she can do they think she is just a dumb woman god men can b sexist pigs I really liked Quinn's character throughout the book sometime heroines can b hard work in parts but I really enjoyed her
Tazen god can this man b so annoyin an a total ass I was pretty pissed of with him in the first half of the book his attitude was shit an the way he treated Quinn really annoyed me Ye he is so sexy big strong an great with his hands ;) buildin cars people clean minds haha (but he us great with is hands in other ways 2)
I really luvd this story it was so good the flow was great so much happen I was dyin 4 these 2 to get 2gether god the sexual tension between them was so strong I just wanted them 2 have some sexy time an once they did holy smoke it was hot that man knows what he was doin with every part of his body ;) it was
I would recommend this book it had everything in it Bella Jewel never lets me down her books r just amazin xxx
October 4, 2015
3.5 "Mechanics Join Forces" Stars.
Lovers of tough heroines and enemies to lovers plots will not want to miss Hard to Break. Sporting a tomboy heroine, who is more comfortable in overalls and under the hood of a car, than she is in a dress and lipstick, Hard to Break provides an interesting contrast to many of the heroines that dominate the contemporary romance genre. The hero, however, still conforms to the alpha hero paradigm that most romance readers are accustomed to, which of course means that when you combine the two strong personalities, you get some explosive interactions.
Quinn grew up in her father's garage. As soon as she was old enough to handle tools, she was helping her father fix cars, and he was more than happy to teach her the ropes. Then tragedy struck and her mother dies of cancer. They are both devastated, but her father turns to the bottle rather than to Quinn to cope with the loss. Soon Quinn finds herself both running her father's garage on her own and taking care of him each night after he comes home severely drunk and unable to care for himself. It truly is too much for any one person to handle and the garage starts slipping into crushing debt. Quinn, however, remains determined to hold on to the last piece of her mother, and the happy family she was a part of before she passed away.
Until the arrogant, and very well known, custom race car builder, Tazen Watts sets his eyes on Quinn's garage. He may be a god in the car building world, but no way is Quinn going to give up her garage. Tazen, meanwhile is equally skeptical that anyone other than his own trained mechanics, especially a woman who makes him think of many other hot things--none of which have anything to do with cars--could ever possibly be good enough to work on his custom built cars. Who will prove determined enough to prove to the other that their viewpoint is the correct one? Moreover, with the mutual attraction between these two, even if it is equally sparked with animosity, and conviction to prove the other wrong, could Quinn and Tazen ever find a compromise that will allow them to find a mutually beneficial professional and personal relationship together?
I have to admit that I had some trouble connecting with these characters. Although Quinn had good reason for being angry at the world, she just seemed a little too angry with men in general. And again, I get it, it's not easy being a woman in a profession that is overwhelmingly male, but there was just something a little unbalanced in the way she handled some of these situations. Moreover, I love arrogant alpha heroes, just as much as any other romance reader, however, the first few scenes in which Tazen appeared he was just a little too arrogant to be likable. Tazen did eventually win me over though, seeming confident but still likable from about the mid-point of the novel on. However, after their auspicious beginnings, I had some difficulty believing the love connection later.
All that said, I do love a tough as nails heroine, and Quinn definitely fits that bill. I also love seeing women shine in professions that are male dominated. So notwithstanding my reservations, I am happy I read Hard to Break, and I look forward to reading more of Bella Jewel's works.
Source: Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
Lovers of tough heroines and enemies to lovers plots will not want to miss Hard to Break. Sporting a tomboy heroine, who is more comfortable in overalls and under the hood of a car, than she is in a dress and lipstick, Hard to Break provides an interesting contrast to many of the heroines that dominate the contemporary romance genre. The hero, however, still conforms to the alpha hero paradigm that most romance readers are accustomed to, which of course means that when you combine the two strong personalities, you get some explosive interactions.
Quinn grew up in her father's garage. As soon as she was old enough to handle tools, she was helping her father fix cars, and he was more than happy to teach her the ropes. Then tragedy struck and her mother dies of cancer. They are both devastated, but her father turns to the bottle rather than to Quinn to cope with the loss. Soon Quinn finds herself both running her father's garage on her own and taking care of him each night after he comes home severely drunk and unable to care for himself. It truly is too much for any one person to handle and the garage starts slipping into crushing debt. Quinn, however, remains determined to hold on to the last piece of her mother, and the happy family she was a part of before she passed away.
Until the arrogant, and very well known, custom race car builder, Tazen Watts sets his eyes on Quinn's garage. He may be a god in the car building world, but no way is Quinn going to give up her garage. Tazen, meanwhile is equally skeptical that anyone other than his own trained mechanics, especially a woman who makes him think of many other hot things--none of which have anything to do with cars--could ever possibly be good enough to work on his custom built cars. Who will prove determined enough to prove to the other that their viewpoint is the correct one? Moreover, with the mutual attraction between these two, even if it is equally sparked with animosity, and conviction to prove the other wrong, could Quinn and Tazen ever find a compromise that will allow them to find a mutually beneficial professional and personal relationship together?
I have to admit that I had some trouble connecting with these characters. Although Quinn had good reason for being angry at the world, she just seemed a little too angry with men in general. And again, I get it, it's not easy being a woman in a profession that is overwhelmingly male, but there was just something a little unbalanced in the way she handled some of these situations. Moreover, I love arrogant alpha heroes, just as much as any other romance reader, however, the first few scenes in which Tazen appeared he was just a little too arrogant to be likable. Tazen did eventually win me over though, seeming confident but still likable from about the mid-point of the novel on. However, after their auspicious beginnings, I had some difficulty believing the love connection later.
All that said, I do love a tough as nails heroine, and Quinn definitely fits that bill. I also love seeing women shine in professions that are male dominated. So notwithstanding my reservations, I am happy I read Hard to Break, and I look forward to reading more of Bella Jewel's works.
Source: Review copy provided in exchange for an honest review.
September 24, 2015
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If you enjoyed the first book in Bella Jewel's "Alpha hearts" series, then you can bet your bottom dollar, you'll enjoy this one too. "Hard to Break" was another action packed, drama filled story that I was quite happy to get lost in for a few hours. However, I will put my hands up and say, it did take me a little time to warm up to the hero. Oh yes, Tazan Watts was like the devil in disguise. Sure he had the looks but the minute he opened his mouth, I was ready to throttle him. Sexist comment after sexist comment did him no favours whatsoever and that stunt he pulled with the garage absolutely infuriated me and left me devastated. Was he as heartless as he appeared? Surely not? I mean how was I supposed to fall in love with him if that's how he behaved? Well ladies, don't worry because Tazan did redeem himself. In fact, there were times he'd go and do something or say something, and my heart would melt, making me go all gooey and weak knee'd. Yup, go figure... this really was a love/ hate relationship ... lol.
To say Quinn and Tazan's relationship was tumultuous, is probably an understatement. When these two locked horns, boy did they go at it. Two very stubborn people not backing down made for very interesting reading that's for sure and when that fieriness transferred to the bedroom, holy hell fire, did we get some hot sex scenes. Tazan sure knew his way around a woman's body!!!!
I loved the originality of the story line in "Hard to break" and I absolutely loved that it didn't necessarily take the conventional route. However, there were times where it seemed the story may take a different route, where there were hints that there may ulterior motives for some of Quinn's actions but those kinda went flat and lead to nothing. I was hoping for maybe a revenge element featuring somewhere but that hope was dashed during the second half.
This was another fab addition to the Alpha's heart series. If you're looking for a relatively shortish read that will have your heart racing and your thighs clenching, look no further. Tarzan and Quinn's story is definitely for you.
I rated "Hard to Break" ❤️❤️❤️❤️
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If you enjoyed the first book in Bella Jewel's "Alpha hearts" series, then you can bet your bottom dollar, you'll enjoy this one too. "Hard to Break" was another action packed, drama filled story that I was quite happy to get lost in for a few hours. However, I will put my hands up and say, it did take me a little time to warm up to the hero. Oh yes, Tazan Watts was like the devil in disguise. Sure he had the looks but the minute he opened his mouth, I was ready to throttle him. Sexist comment after sexist comment did him no favours whatsoever and that stunt he pulled with the garage absolutely infuriated me and left me devastated. Was he as heartless as he appeared? Surely not? I mean how was I supposed to fall in love with him if that's how he behaved? Well ladies, don't worry because Tazan did redeem himself. In fact, there were times he'd go and do something or say something, and my heart would melt, making me go all gooey and weak knee'd. Yup, go figure... this really was a love/ hate relationship ... lol.
"I've wanted to meet someone my entire life that looks at cars the way I do."Quinn's character was brilliant. She was so passionate in what she believed and was not about to let Tazan Watt's rail road her into selling the garage, despite the fact that he did strange things to her heart!!! She really did stick to her guns and with every ounce of her being, she fought to keep the family business that meant everything to her. I admired her tenacity and her drive and determination and my heart shattered for her when it looked like things just weren't going to go her way. Bella Jewel wrote some of those scenes so perfectly and so realistically, that I felt every bit of pain, anger, hurt and frustration Quinn felt. in fact, despite there being times she looked like a crazed woman (her actions only reinforcing that), I absolutely got where Quinn was coming from and once you find out her back story, I know you will too.
To say Quinn and Tazan's relationship was tumultuous, is probably an understatement. When these two locked horns, boy did they go at it. Two very stubborn people not backing down made for very interesting reading that's for sure and when that fieriness transferred to the bedroom, holy hell fire, did we get some hot sex scenes. Tazan sure knew his way around a woman's body!!!!
“Need you, baby, you have no fucking idea how much I need you right now. Stay behind half an hour tonight. I’m going to bend you over Trent’s old Mustang and fuck you so hard you’ll forget your own name.”
I loved the originality of the story line in "Hard to break" and I absolutely loved that it didn't necessarily take the conventional route. However, there were times where it seemed the story may take a different route, where there were hints that there may ulterior motives for some of Quinn's actions but those kinda went flat and lead to nothing. I was hoping for maybe a revenge element featuring somewhere but that hope was dashed during the second half.
This was another fab addition to the Alpha's heart series. If you're looking for a relatively shortish read that will have your heart racing and your thighs clenching, look no further. Tarzan and Quinn's story is definitely for you.
I rated "Hard to Break" ❤️❤️❤️❤️
May 10, 2023
Story: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (4.5)
Trope: enemies to lovers
Angst: 😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥.5
I really enjoyed this book and thought it was cute. I'm always looking for FMSs that are mechanics and Bella totally didn't let me down. Not a ton of conflict between the 2 MCs, but their banter and pranks on each other were top notch and their smexy times hot. Definitely recommend!
Trope: enemies to lovers
Angst: 😱😱
Smexy: 🔥🔥.5
I really enjoyed this book and thought it was cute. I'm always looking for FMSs that are mechanics and Bella totally didn't let me down. Not a ton of conflict between the 2 MCs, but their banter and pranks on each other were top notch and their smexy times hot. Definitely recommend!
October 12, 2015
5 wickedly hot and tempting stars. Quinn and Tazen made me burn all the way through the novel. When they were good they were so good they made things set on fire. When they were bad they were so bad they could blow up buildings from their explosive arguing and Quinn's no bull shit attitude. The two were well suited for one another, understood each other's passions, and gave the other what they desperately needed.
Quinn is possibly one of my favorite female characters ever. She's a grease monkey in a women's curvy body. She's a fantastic mechanic and knows cars better than any guy on this planet. She is smart, sarcastic, crass, crude, blunt, and funny. She's loyal to those she deems worthy and loves with everything she has. It was easy to like her.
Tazen is a bit of pig at first but I can't blame him when he's use to everyone throwing themselves at him for a chance with him. He's pretty famous due to his custom car business and he's damn good with cars. Tazen is all male in his way of thinking a woman could never do a "man's job" but is smart, compassionate, sweet, and even a bit fun. I found I liked him even when he was being a bit of an ass.
Together I found they both deserved each other. Sometimes that doesn't happen because you either strongly dislike the male character or female character because it was hard to really understand them. With this novel it was easy to really get the characters and roll your eyes at some of the things they did but still like them all the same. It was also really easy to see the two were better together than they were apart. This is a good read for someone who wants a couple that really open each other's eyes, fight just as passionately as they love, and a heroine who can play with the big boys.
September 3, 2015
ARC received for review
DNF
Here I am in the minority again. I really can't stand Taz. He's an over the top arrogant jerk for no reason. Plus, I'm bored.
DNF
Here I am in the minority again. I really can't stand Taz. He's an over the top arrogant jerk for no reason. Plus, I'm bored.
March 20, 2016
"What are you doing to me angel?"
"Being real,honey.Just like you wanted."
This was a nice and easy reading!
I liked this book for the most part but there were some parts I didn't like
very much with both Tazen&Quinn BUT they make it up to me later...
So this book is about cars!We have Quinn who is a mechanic and own a garage
that she is trying to keep open because of debts...And then we have Tazen
who is famous because he builts cars and has his own show and he wants Quinn's garage.
The beginning was good and I loved the way they flirted BUT I didn't like their attitude when
Tazen bought the garage.HE WAS A D*CK to Quinn and I didn't like she was so desperate sometimes
and put up with him!
Then there were some HOT scenes and the s*x between them was WOW!
They started to know each other and share their passion for cars!I liked their relationship
and the slow builting of their love.
"No,angel I'm just interested to see what you've got."
"What I've got,buddy is a whole lot more than you could even begin to imagine."
"Fuck yeah,you do."
"Fuck,hearing you scream with joy in my car today.Made me fucking hard as hell."
"Being real,honey.Just like you wanted."
This was a nice and easy reading!
I liked this book for the most part but there were some parts I didn't like
very much with both Tazen&Quinn BUT they make it up to me later...
So this book is about cars!We have Quinn who is a mechanic and own a garage
that she is trying to keep open because of debts...And then we have Tazen
who is famous because he builts cars and has his own show and he wants Quinn's garage.
The beginning was good and I loved the way they flirted BUT I didn't like their attitude when
Tazen bought the garage.HE WAS A D*CK to Quinn and I didn't like she was so desperate sometimes
and put up with him!
Then there were some HOT scenes and the s*x between them was WOW!
They started to know each other and share their passion for cars!I liked their relationship
and the slow builting of their love.
"No,angel I'm just interested to see what you've got."
"What I've got,buddy is a whole lot more than you could even begin to imagine."
"Fuck yeah,you do."
"Fuck,hearing you scream with joy in my car today.Made me fucking hard as hell."
February 1, 2016
I found the story to be slow building and it didn't really hold my full attention, I think the whole mechanic's and car's part bored me tbh, I didn't hate the characters but I didn't love them either, this book also had a pet peeve of mine, whilst having sex Tazen asks Quinn how she wants to be fucked to which she replys.. "Hard, honey, Hard.” I'm sorry but personally I could never say that to my hubby, I'd sound like a right twat! it just makes me cringe so bad when authors use the word honey in that way lol
'Fuck me so fucking hard right now' sounds so much better, am I right?
Also maybe it's just me but every time I read Tazen's name my mind translated it to Tarzan!! It was so bloody annoying, I'm all for authors going for unusual names for their characters but honestly this name just annoyed the hell outta me.
Having said all that I didn't hate this story, it was ok and I'm sure many ppl will love it, it just wasn't for me.
**Arc provided for an honest review**
'Fuck me so fucking hard right now' sounds so much better, am I right?
Also maybe it's just me but every time I read Tazen's name my mind translated it to Tarzan!! It was so bloody annoying, I'm all for authors going for unusual names for their characters but honestly this name just annoyed the hell outta me.
Having said all that I didn't hate this story, it was ok and I'm sure many ppl will love it, it just wasn't for me.
**Arc provided for an honest review**
October 13, 2015
**I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.**
Quinn's whole world revolves around Pixie Wheels, her father's garage. It is a representation for happier times when her mom was still alive and her father wouldn't drown his sorrows in a bottle. When her world is threatened, Quinn will do anything she can to save it. Even if the threat is sexy as hell, custom car builder Tazen Watts.
Tazen wants to expand his custom car shops into Florida and Pixie Wheels is the perfect location. He soon finds that Quinn isn't going to let it go without a fight. But Tazen always gets what he wants and he evenutally does, destroying Quinn's world.
Still not willing to give up her home, Quinn demands a job at the garage. Tazen, being a complete MALE, gives one to her: as the shop's receptionist. But beggers can't be choicers, so Quinn takes it in hopes she can eventually prove she knows what she is doing under the hood of a car (which she does). And as an added bonus, she can continue to torment Tazen.
Feelings of resentment and mistrust turn into something different. Tazen shows a different side of himself with Quinn. Same with Quinn. She doesn't feel that she has to be so tough and in control with him. They grow as individuals and as a couple throughout the book.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Quinn's whole world revolves around Pixie Wheels, her father's garage. It is a representation for happier times when her mom was still alive and her father wouldn't drown his sorrows in a bottle. When her world is threatened, Quinn will do anything she can to save it. Even if the threat is sexy as hell, custom car builder Tazen Watts.
Tazen wants to expand his custom car shops into Florida and Pixie Wheels is the perfect location. He soon finds that Quinn isn't going to let it go without a fight. But Tazen always gets what he wants and he evenutally does, destroying Quinn's world.
Still not willing to give up her home, Quinn demands a job at the garage. Tazen, being a complete MALE, gives one to her: as the shop's receptionist. But beggers can't be choicers, so Quinn takes it in hopes she can eventually prove she knows what she is doing under the hood of a car (which she does). And as an added bonus, she can continue to torment Tazen.
Feelings of resentment and mistrust turn into something different. Tazen shows a different side of himself with Quinn. Same with Quinn. She doesn't feel that she has to be so tough and in control with him. They grow as individuals and as a couple throughout the book.
Rating: 4 out of 5
October 24, 2015
I got this as an ARC & it was amazing. This book had me from the 1st chapter, I didn't want to put it down. I really enjoyed reading the story of Quinn & Tazen, they were very hot together even when they were screaming at each other. To say that their relationship didn't start off good is an understatement. Tazen takes the only thing that means anything to Quinn & she's fighting back the only way she knows how...by showing him that she's as good as any guy around if not better. There are lots of secrets between them when things start out but as the road gets less bumpy for them the secrets start to fall one after another. I have to say that this book had my heart rate kicked up by the continuous sexual tension between them and also from the constant friction of them butting heads all the time. I definitely recommend this book & can't wait to read the next in the series.
September 13, 2015
First, I must thank Netgalley for gifting me this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Hard to Break is the second book in the Alpha's Heart series by Bella Jewel but it can be read as a stand alone. Bella has became one of my favorite authors so it was no surprise to me that this book was perfect.
Quinn is a sassy, strong minded mechanic who is having to run her father's garage. Since the death of her mother, her father has turned to alcohol and has been on a downward spiral. The garage and the guys are all Quinn has left and she is trying desperately to keep it going.
In walks Tazen Watt, a sexy, arrogant custom car builder who is use to getting everything he wants. Quinn and Tazen are instantly attracted to each other but clash as soon as he opens his mouth.
Bella has done an awesome job developing these characters and leading us on their journey. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
Hard to Break is the second book in the Alpha's Heart series by Bella Jewel but it can be read as a stand alone. Bella has became one of my favorite authors so it was no surprise to me that this book was perfect.
Quinn is a sassy, strong minded mechanic who is having to run her father's garage. Since the death of her mother, her father has turned to alcohol and has been on a downward spiral. The garage and the guys are all Quinn has left and she is trying desperately to keep it going.
In walks Tazen Watt, a sexy, arrogant custom car builder who is use to getting everything he wants. Quinn and Tazen are instantly attracted to each other but clash as soon as he opens his mouth.
Bella has done an awesome job developing these characters and leading us on their journey. I can't wait to read the next book in this series.
October 12, 2015
WOW! I had a fantastic time reading HARD TO BREAK! Since I've discovered this author, it has been hit or miss, and let me tell you this was quite the HIT! It was fresh, unique, and extremely sexy. We dive in to the world of fast cars, custom builds, and illegal racing. The sexual tension is at an all time high in Ms. Jewel's latest standalone in her ALPHA'S HEART series. This heart pounding, exhilarating, and erotic thrill ride will have you on the edge of your seat. This author delivered in a BIG way!
This was a different and all around steamy read for me. HOT mechanics? Yes please! The main characters were fantastic in this. Our male lead, Tazen, is a cocky son of a bitch. He is sexy, and he knows it. He is wealthy, accomplished, and he takes what he wants. His name even SCREAMS arrogance. At the beginning you will LOVE to HATE him, but don't worry, he grown on you and you will fall for his charms. My favorite character was our female lead, Quinn. She is a bold, strong, confident woman, with a good head on her shoulders. She has been through so much with her family and her family's business. She has had to grow up fast and took on so much responsibility at such a young age. She didn't have a normal childhood. When women her age are going out with their friends, seeing movies or partying the night away, she is trying to keep her father's business afloat. She is a tomboy at heart and she loves hanging out with the guys. I loved her attitude and her sense of loyalty.
When these two get together, their worlds explode. Crude and hilarious banter ensues, and a battle of wills begin. Both are determined and stubborn. Who will break first? Who will give in? With each page turned, the sexual tension kicks up a notch. The simmering connection turns to a full on boil when they get a taste of one another. As the story builds, and as Tazen and Quinn learn more about each other, the hate that they felt for one another slowly fades to a deep and passionate love that they will not be able to deny.
Thank you to Bella Jewel for crafting such a smart, sassy, and steamy romance.
*Gifted copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
This was a different and all around steamy read for me. HOT mechanics? Yes please! The main characters were fantastic in this. Our male lead, Tazen, is a cocky son of a bitch. He is sexy, and he knows it. He is wealthy, accomplished, and he takes what he wants. His name even SCREAMS arrogance. At the beginning you will LOVE to HATE him, but don't worry, he grown on you and you will fall for his charms. My favorite character was our female lead, Quinn. She is a bold, strong, confident woman, with a good head on her shoulders. She has been through so much with her family and her family's business. She has had to grow up fast and took on so much responsibility at such a young age. She didn't have a normal childhood. When women her age are going out with their friends, seeing movies or partying the night away, she is trying to keep her father's business afloat. She is a tomboy at heart and she loves hanging out with the guys. I loved her attitude and her sense of loyalty.
When these two get together, their worlds explode. Crude and hilarious banter ensues, and a battle of wills begin. Both are determined and stubborn. Who will break first? Who will give in? With each page turned, the sexual tension kicks up a notch. The simmering connection turns to a full on boil when they get a taste of one another. As the story builds, and as Tazen and Quinn learn more about each other, the hate that they felt for one another slowly fades to a deep and passionate love that they will not be able to deny.
Thank you to Bella Jewel for crafting such a smart, sassy, and steamy romance.
*Gifted copy provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
October 22, 2015
At first I was like...
then the whole receptionist thing was like...
is self-respect to much to ask for in romance heroines?!!
She was a MECHANIC and then a man comes along and takes over, all of a sudden she is not allowed to touch the cars and becomes a RECEPTIONIST?!
then the whole receptionist thing was like...
is self-respect to much to ask for in romance heroines?!!
She was a MECHANIC and then a man comes along and takes over, all of a sudden she is not allowed to touch the cars and becomes a RECEPTIONIST?!
December 21, 2015
4.5 Pixie Wheels Stars!!
Loved it..
Loved it..
December 22, 2015
my favorite in the series
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