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Drift Heat
I didn't want to only be known as the pretty, blonde daughter of a famous race car driver. I wanted to make a name for myself and I wasn't going to let anyone get in my way. So when I saw the opportunity of a lifetime, I jumped. Being the face of the hottest new racing team in the business was a dream come true.
Until he showed up.
Griffin McGregor. Bad boy star driver. On the track, he's gold. Off the track? He's everything my daddy ever warned me about. Infuriatingly egotistical, explosive temper, argumentative know-it-all...why does he have to be so freaking hot?
It'll be a miracle if we can get this team to the championship title without killing each other. Or worse. Because the last thing I'm going to do is wreck my career by jumping in bed with a race car driver.
Until he showed up.
Griffin McGregor. Bad boy star driver. On the track, he's gold. Off the track? He's everything my daddy ever warned me about. Infuriatingly egotistical, explosive temper, argumentative know-it-all...why does he have to be so freaking hot?
It'll be a miracle if we can get this team to the championship title without killing each other. Or worse. Because the last thing I'm going to do is wreck my career by jumping in bed with a race car driver.
410 pages, Paperback
First published January 28, 2016
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Adrian R. Hale
14 books184 followersAdrian R. Hale is an enthusiastic lover of life who embraces big dreams, both for herself and in her books. She writes spicy contemporary romance featuring alpha heroes with secret cinnamon roll sides and dream-chasing heroines. There’s always a little angst, a lot of swoon, and all the steam lovingly sprinkled into her stories.
Adrian loves fast cars, baking sweet treats, hiking, and is affectionately known as an agent of chaos to those closest to her. A self-professed caffeine addict, she loves a good latte, and will never turn down a tea party, especially in celebration of little milestones. When she’s not writing or reading, Adrian can be found cuddling with her five dogs and husband, watching the 2005 Pride & Prejudice, DIY renovating her home near Austin, Texas, or listening to Taylor Swift.
She loves hearing from her readers at adrianrhale@gmail.com or www.Facebook.com/adrianrhaleauthor.
Adrian loves fast cars, baking sweet treats, hiking, and is affectionately known as an agent of chaos to those closest to her. A self-professed caffeine addict, she loves a good latte, and will never turn down a tea party, especially in celebration of little milestones. When she’s not writing or reading, Adrian can be found cuddling with her five dogs and husband, watching the 2005 Pride & Prejudice, DIY renovating her home near Austin, Texas, or listening to Taylor Swift.
She loves hearing from her readers at adrianrhale@gmail.com or www.Facebook.com/adrianrhaleauthor.
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June 27, 2016
4 stars
I don't even know how to start this review without saying how much I LOVED this reading. Damn, what a nice surprise. When I first got my hands on Drift Heat I never expected to like it so much and end up giving priority to other books on my list because my hopes weren't high with this one. If only regret could kill you.
There's just so many things I love in this book: the cars, the speed, the danger, the drift competition, the alpha male, feisty heroine and the sweet love story. There's not many good books out there about racers, so when I found this one I just couldn't get enough.
Griffin McGregor is a drift driver and kind of an asshole when we first meet him. He's the cocky, full of himself bad boy all the good ladies should stay the hell alway from. When Shelby (Elise) Jensen starts working with the same team as Griffin, their interactions couldn't be any more hostile. She won't take his crap and sure as hell will call him on it. Griffin finds himself at a loss of what to do. Shelby is beautiful, intelligent and just knocked him on his ass on the parking lot.
I'll warn you though that in the first 50% of the book the romance between them is pretty 'slow build up', the story centers pretty much on the drift competition at the same time that you get the chance to figure the characters out. But once Griffin finds himself tired of the bullshit Shelby is pulling, their relationship sparks. That's when I found myself head over heels in love with Griffin, we start to get to know the person he really is, the one he hides behind the confident asshole exterior. At this point I want to kill Shelby myself, promise you that. My own personality is so alike Shelby's that I have to hope that if someday if find my Griffin I won't be so blind about my feelings as she was about hers.
The only thing about this book that left me a little on edge was Wyatt. I don't know about you guys but I'm not into love triangles. So when I thought that's were the story was headed I almost dropped it. Glad I didn't 'cause at the end of the day everything was fine and there were no triangles. Thank God.
I really enjoyed this book. Would certainly recommend it if you are into sports involving cars (I'd say it's important that you do because of the detailed way in which it was written, in case you're not into it you'd probably be bored to death), also if you love alpha heroes and feisty heroines this ride is for you. Just make sure to drive it like you mean it!
Xo
I don't even know how to start this review without saying how much I LOVED this reading. Damn, what a nice surprise. When I first got my hands on Drift Heat I never expected to like it so much and end up giving priority to other books on my list because my hopes weren't high with this one. If only regret could kill you.
There's just so many things I love in this book: the cars, the speed, the danger, the drift competition, the alpha male, feisty heroine and the sweet love story. There's not many good books out there about racers, so when I found this one I just couldn't get enough.
Griffin McGregor is a drift driver and kind of an asshole when we first meet him. He's the cocky, full of himself bad boy all the good ladies should stay the hell alway from. When Shelby (Elise) Jensen starts working with the same team as Griffin, their interactions couldn't be any more hostile. She won't take his crap and sure as hell will call him on it. Griffin finds himself at a loss of what to do. Shelby is beautiful, intelligent and just knocked him on his ass on the parking lot.
I'll warn you though that in the first 50% of the book the romance between them is pretty 'slow build up', the story centers pretty much on the drift competition at the same time that you get the chance to figure the characters out. But once Griffin finds himself tired of the bullshit Shelby is pulling, their relationship sparks. That's when I found myself head over heels in love with Griffin, we start to get to know the person he really is, the one he hides behind the confident asshole exterior. At this point I want to kill Shelby myself, promise you that. My own personality is so alike Shelby's that I have to hope that if someday if find my Griffin I won't be so blind about my feelings as she was about hers.
The only thing about this book that left me a little on edge was Wyatt. I don't know about you guys but I'm not into love triangles. So when I thought that's were the story was headed I almost dropped it. Glad I didn't 'cause at the end of the day everything was fine and there were no triangles. Thank God.
I really enjoyed this book. Would certainly recommend it if you are into sports involving cars (I'd say it's important that you do because of the detailed way in which it was written, in case you're not into it you'd probably be bored to death), also if you love alpha heroes and feisty heroines this ride is for you. Just make sure to drive it like you mean it!
Xo
February 18, 2016
I love racer reads so was super stoked to read this romance by new-to-me author, Adrian Hale. What a rush! Drift Heat revved up my heartbeat, heated up my engine, and sent my soul soaring around the track with my emotions whirling around at lightning speed. An adrenaline rush of a roller coaster of a romance that is heart-pounding and humorous, Drift Heat is pure satisfaction.
Tired of living in her legendary NASCAR driver daddy’s shadow, Shelby Jensen is ready to leave her family’s auto shop and soar with her own wings by being the face of the emerging IT team in racing. She didn’t count on her new promotions job at Smoke & Mirrors as the face of the drift racing team involving a hot, cocky, and callous driver for the Smoke & Mirrors Drift Team who infuriates her yet ignites her from head to toe: Griffin McGregor.
From the first few pages, my pulse was pounding as the banter between the hero and heroine was off the charts hot and humorous.
That initial meeting when Shelby collides---more like crashes---with Griffith is full of anger, angst, and anticipation, and I love their tense and tantalizing word and body language dance.
“Get that b**ch the f**k off my car!” His eyes dip to my boobs, and I cross my arms to hide my hardened nipples. “Oh, hell f**king no. This caveman is not going to think about sex while he yells in my face.”
Over six feet of sizzle with brown hair, crystal blue eyes, muscles, and tattoos, Griffith is the bad boy of the track with a temper that erupts like a volcano. Griffin…what a devastatingly hot douche.
I want to kiss Gorgeous Griff. I want to throat-punch Drift Douche too.
“Keep your ass off the cars and stay out of my way, got it, Goldilocks?”
I love how Shelby rocks Marilyn Monroe on the outside, but is totally badass like the rocker, Pink, on the inside. She dishes it right back to Grouchy Griff, and it’s awesome.
“Oh, please. Come up with something more original next time you call me a name, dipshit.”
Their banter is fire-hot and funny as they trade choice names that bounce between them like fire balls.
“Adolf Titler.” Score one for Griff.
“Weapons-grade douchebag.” Score one for Shelby.
“Thundercunt.” Two for Griff.
“Cock-jockey.” Two for Shelby.
When Griffin gets in her face, Shelby pushes him away and threatens his precious jewels.
“…Step off or I’ll knee you in the nuts. I like my space without assholes all up in it.”
Griffith may scare most with his act of arrogance and intimidation, but Shelby is not intimated by him. Her lady balls are just as big as his. Shelby and Griffin continue to collide…the chemistry inflames as the heat between them turns into a raging inferno.
“Admit it, Shelby. You’ve fantasized about me making your pretty little mouth ache from the bad language you’re so prone to. You know I would give you exactly what you need.”
Holy hot! How can Shelby resist that hot---though heavily annoying---package of man candy?!?
Shelby wants to keep it professional between Griffin and her, but the chemistry that ignites between them will not stop burning. Maybe a one-night stand is what she needs to get the alluring alpha out of her mind and convince him that it's just sexual feelings between them. Nothing more. One night with Mr. Cocky Hottie will prove that it's nothing but a cure for all the sexual tension between them. Afterwards, Shelby can finally focus on promoting his racing without him consuming her mind and gaining entry into her heart.
“I want sex with you, as much and often as we want. But we leave it at that. It stays here, between us, and doesn’t interfere with our work. It can’t. We have a mutually beneficial sexual relationship. We don’t hurt anyone in the process.”
Sex with no strings should be easy with a playboy and hot-headed racer, right?!? Lines are blurring as this physical thing starts morphing into more. Feelings wave around like a checkered flag, threatening to spoil this simple sex with strings thing. When you play with fire, someone will get burned. This relationship may crash before it ever reaches the finish line.
“I need out. I messed up by letting my attraction to the hotheaded, cocky, foul-mouthed driver of my team get out of hand…I can’t handle it. I have to find a way to get out of this before it blows up and ruins the rest of the season for the entire team.”
Drift Heat sent me racing to the finish line while my heart pumped full of adrenaline and I felt that sweet ache down below. Racy, riveting, and a roller coaster of a romance, this story is a must-read that will quench your alpha addiction and leave you panting for more. Heat and heart…the best combination. My only wish for this story is for it to have been penned in dual Point-of-View (POV) as I think Griffin’s voice would have made this story even more sensational with the male perspective. I can’t wait to read the next book in this scorching and soul-searing series.
4.5 scorching and sensational stars
Tired of living in her legendary NASCAR driver daddy’s shadow, Shelby Jensen is ready to leave her family’s auto shop and soar with her own wings by being the face of the emerging IT team in racing. She didn’t count on her new promotions job at Smoke & Mirrors as the face of the drift racing team involving a hot, cocky, and callous driver for the Smoke & Mirrors Drift Team who infuriates her yet ignites her from head to toe: Griffin McGregor.
From the first few pages, my pulse was pounding as the banter between the hero and heroine was off the charts hot and humorous.
That initial meeting when Shelby collides---more like crashes---with Griffith is full of anger, angst, and anticipation, and I love their tense and tantalizing word and body language dance.
“Get that b**ch the f**k off my car!” His eyes dip to my boobs, and I cross my arms to hide my hardened nipples. “Oh, hell f**king no. This caveman is not going to think about sex while he yells in my face.”
Over six feet of sizzle with brown hair, crystal blue eyes, muscles, and tattoos, Griffith is the bad boy of the track with a temper that erupts like a volcano. Griffin…what a devastatingly hot douche.
I want to kiss Gorgeous Griff. I want to throat-punch Drift Douche too.
“Keep your ass off the cars and stay out of my way, got it, Goldilocks?”
I love how Shelby rocks Marilyn Monroe on the outside, but is totally badass like the rocker, Pink, on the inside. She dishes it right back to Grouchy Griff, and it’s awesome.
“Oh, please. Come up with something more original next time you call me a name, dipshit.”
Their banter is fire-hot and funny as they trade choice names that bounce between them like fire balls.
“Adolf Titler.” Score one for Griff.
“Weapons-grade douchebag.” Score one for Shelby.
“Thundercunt.” Two for Griff.
“Cock-jockey.” Two for Shelby.
When Griffin gets in her face, Shelby pushes him away and threatens his precious jewels.
“…Step off or I’ll knee you in the nuts. I like my space without assholes all up in it.”
Griffith may scare most with his act of arrogance and intimidation, but Shelby is not intimated by him. Her lady balls are just as big as his. Shelby and Griffin continue to collide…the chemistry inflames as the heat between them turns into a raging inferno.
“Admit it, Shelby. You’ve fantasized about me making your pretty little mouth ache from the bad language you’re so prone to. You know I would give you exactly what you need.”
Holy hot! How can Shelby resist that hot---though heavily annoying---package of man candy?!?
Shelby wants to keep it professional between Griffin and her, but the chemistry that ignites between them will not stop burning. Maybe a one-night stand is what she needs to get the alluring alpha out of her mind and convince him that it's just sexual feelings between them. Nothing more. One night with Mr. Cocky Hottie will prove that it's nothing but a cure for all the sexual tension between them. Afterwards, Shelby can finally focus on promoting his racing without him consuming her mind and gaining entry into her heart.
“I want sex with you, as much and often as we want. But we leave it at that. It stays here, between us, and doesn’t interfere with our work. It can’t. We have a mutually beneficial sexual relationship. We don’t hurt anyone in the process.”
Sex with no strings should be easy with a playboy and hot-headed racer, right?!? Lines are blurring as this physical thing starts morphing into more. Feelings wave around like a checkered flag, threatening to spoil this simple sex with strings thing. When you play with fire, someone will get burned. This relationship may crash before it ever reaches the finish line.
“I need out. I messed up by letting my attraction to the hotheaded, cocky, foul-mouthed driver of my team get out of hand…I can’t handle it. I have to find a way to get out of this before it blows up and ruins the rest of the season for the entire team.”
Drift Heat sent me racing to the finish line while my heart pumped full of adrenaline and I felt that sweet ache down below. Racy, riveting, and a roller coaster of a romance, this story is a must-read that will quench your alpha addiction and leave you panting for more. Heat and heart…the best combination. My only wish for this story is for it to have been penned in dual Point-of-View (POV) as I think Griffin’s voice would have made this story even more sensational with the male perspective. I can’t wait to read the next book in this scorching and soul-searing series.
4.5 scorching and sensational stars
February 9, 2016
Whoa!! Adrian Hale has written a hot, romance that will have you fanning yourself while you read this one. I love how Adrian used scenes in the book for her romance that was not your typical sexual scenes. Her use of descriptive words left me open mouthed and wondering how she could do it. This story is hot and very unique!!
Shelby is a young lady that has been around the racing scene all her life. Her dad is a famous racer, but has had little time for Shelby. Everything she learned was from someone else. Shelby is trying to get away from her dad's business to make a name for herself without relying on his reputation. When Shelby sees an opportunity at Smoke and Mirrors, she jumps on it. Even if it is just their show girl and to help in their promotional department. Shelby takes her job seriously and even though Griffin is the only one on the team to give her a hard time when he meets her, she stands her ground to him. She is not some girls that has no clue about cars and will stand by and let Griffin talk to her like he does. I love that Shelby could hold her own and that she was not afraid to speak her mind. I also loved that she was a girl that could drift and knew just abut everything that the guys did about cars. Wyatt was so nice to Shelby and helped her get to know everyone on the team better. Wyatt also helped her when Griffin was being his usual self and talking bad to Shelby. I thought it was neat how Wyatt and Shelby had that instant connection. Once the guys figured out who Shelby was, and who her father was, they treated her a little differently, of course.
Griffin's character is stubborn and rude. There were times in the story where I really did not like him and then there were times when I really liked him. I was wondering if Griffin would ever come around and treat Shelby with a little more respect than he did at their first meeting, and I wondered too if he was acting like that because he liked her, but I could not tell from the beginning. Griffin was just very rude and short with Shelby and with his reputation of being not so even tempered off the track, it made you wonder.
Shelby is working her magic with the social media and getting sponsors for the team, but will Griffin ruin their chances at getting some good sponsors with his temper? After Shelby and Griffin sort of break the ice at some after party events, Griffin starts to show another side of himself. Shelby is surprised to see that there is a nice side to him after all, but will it last? If you enjoy racing of any kind, you will love this story with Shelby and Griffin as you follow the team on their racing journey. I really hope that we get to see more of the Smoke and Mirror's team! Thanks for a great read Adrian Hale! Can't wait for more!
Shelby is a young lady that has been around the racing scene all her life. Her dad is a famous racer, but has had little time for Shelby. Everything she learned was from someone else. Shelby is trying to get away from her dad's business to make a name for herself without relying on his reputation. When Shelby sees an opportunity at Smoke and Mirrors, she jumps on it. Even if it is just their show girl and to help in their promotional department. Shelby takes her job seriously and even though Griffin is the only one on the team to give her a hard time when he meets her, she stands her ground to him. She is not some girls that has no clue about cars and will stand by and let Griffin talk to her like he does. I love that Shelby could hold her own and that she was not afraid to speak her mind. I also loved that she was a girl that could drift and knew just abut everything that the guys did about cars. Wyatt was so nice to Shelby and helped her get to know everyone on the team better. Wyatt also helped her when Griffin was being his usual self and talking bad to Shelby. I thought it was neat how Wyatt and Shelby had that instant connection. Once the guys figured out who Shelby was, and who her father was, they treated her a little differently, of course.
Griffin's character is stubborn and rude. There were times in the story where I really did not like him and then there were times when I really liked him. I was wondering if Griffin would ever come around and treat Shelby with a little more respect than he did at their first meeting, and I wondered too if he was acting like that because he liked her, but I could not tell from the beginning. Griffin was just very rude and short with Shelby and with his reputation of being not so even tempered off the track, it made you wonder.
Shelby is working her magic with the social media and getting sponsors for the team, but will Griffin ruin their chances at getting some good sponsors with his temper? After Shelby and Griffin sort of break the ice at some after party events, Griffin starts to show another side of himself. Shelby is surprised to see that there is a nice side to him after all, but will it last? If you enjoy racing of any kind, you will love this story with Shelby and Griffin as you follow the team on their racing journey. I really hope that we get to see more of the Smoke and Mirror's team! Thanks for a great read Adrian Hale! Can't wait for more!
February 9, 2016
Drift Heat is the first book that I've read by Adrian R. Hale, and boy did I LOVE it! Shelby is the daughter of a NASCAR legend, but she is dying to be known as something more than that blonde, beautiful daughter. So she sets out on to make a name for herself on her own. When she has the chance to be the face of the hottest racing drift team, she jumps at the opportunity. That is until she came face to face with a rude, arrogant driver that called her terrible names. Griffin McGregor is the bad boy star of the team. On the track he's awesome, off the track his temper is legendary. What she can't deny is the spark between them that just keeps getting hotter, although she tries to. Will Shelby be able to get past Griffin's high walls to the man with a heart of gold?
I was captivated from the very first page of this story, and I never looked back. The character development is fantastic, with awesome secondaries that rocked as well. A fast paced, emotional, and well written story line flows perfectly. Adrian R. Hale's talented writing style had me from the beginning, kept my heart racing cover to cover, and made me want to cry when I finished because I didn't want it to end. Flammable chemistry leads to EXPLOSIVELY HOT HOT HOT sexy scene goodness that had me turning on the AC to cool off. Emotions were pulled out of me that had my eyes leaking a bit like it was happening to me, and I CANNOT WAIT to read more by this author in the very near future. I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
I was captivated from the very first page of this story, and I never looked back. The character development is fantastic, with awesome secondaries that rocked as well. A fast paced, emotional, and well written story line flows perfectly. Adrian R. Hale's talented writing style had me from the beginning, kept my heart racing cover to cover, and made me want to cry when I finished because I didn't want it to end. Flammable chemistry leads to EXPLOSIVELY HOT HOT HOT sexy scene goodness that had me turning on the AC to cool off. Emotions were pulled out of me that had my eyes leaking a bit like it was happening to me, and I CANNOT WAIT to read more by this author in the very near future. I HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
January 25, 2016
I’ve sat here writing, deleting, rewriting, and contemplating my review for Drift Heat. In the end, it’s really simple to review in a single word – AWESOME! I loved Drift Heat!
I fell head over heels for Griffin McGregor. He is self-righteous, arrogant, cocky, rude, angry, sexy, hot, loving, tender, supportive, and sexy. Whoops, did I say that twice? You get where I’m going with this. Griffin embraces his role of bad boy and runs with it. As we all know, it takes the right woman to not only accept the bad boy but help him find the man beneath the boy. That woman is Shelby Jensen.
Shelby has grown up in racing and wants to be more than the daughter of a famous racer and more than just a beautiful woman. When Shelby takes the newly created position with Smoke & Mirrors Racing, she quickly finds not only a career but a family. Of course, Griffin is a complete jackass and insults her at every turn. And, of course, Shelby is instantly attracted to him!
Drift Heat is a great story of friendships, romance, family and what happens when two people that have their own plans for the future come together to create greatness.
A 5+ star read for me! I cannot wait for more from the S&M Team
I fell head over heels for Griffin McGregor. He is self-righteous, arrogant, cocky, rude, angry, sexy, hot, loving, tender, supportive, and sexy. Whoops, did I say that twice? You get where I’m going with this. Griffin embraces his role of bad boy and runs with it. As we all know, it takes the right woman to not only accept the bad boy but help him find the man beneath the boy. That woman is Shelby Jensen.
Shelby has grown up in racing and wants to be more than the daughter of a famous racer and more than just a beautiful woman. When Shelby takes the newly created position with Smoke & Mirrors Racing, she quickly finds not only a career but a family. Of course, Griffin is a complete jackass and insults her at every turn. And, of course, Shelby is instantly attracted to him!
Drift Heat is a great story of friendships, romance, family and what happens when two people that have their own plans for the future come together to create greatness.
A 5+ star read for me! I cannot wait for more from the S&M Team
February 11, 2019
I received an ARC of book 2 in this series from a blogger, so I thought I should pick up book 1 to start at the beginning. I am a lover of baseball first and football second. I have no love for any other sports, and even less when it comes to cars. If you couldn’t care less about sports, PLEASE do not let that hinder your decision to read a romance book that involves sports. There are so many good ones out there, and this is definitely one of them. Shelby is a smart, sexy, young woman with plans for her life. Griffin is a cocky, sexy, drift driver who only wants to win. They have an instant dislike for each other when Griff finds Shelby posing on top of his beloved car, but that certainly changes over time. The main characters in this story aren’t the only reason this book is as good as it is. The secondary characters are just as important, and I hope they all get their own books. This story brings all the elements in – brains, brawn, beauty, loyalty, adventure, and second chances. I can’t wait to get to book 2.
February 4, 2019
This is the first I have read by Adrian R. Hale and just Wow. I loved how Griffin is and the feelings towards Shelby was crazy. The love hate relationship have to say is what made me love them more and of course the whole Smoke and Mirrors team. Never thought I would be into racing but Adrian R. Hale has a way of bringing the smell of fuel, aduience clapping and the thrill of it to life. This is the first book and boy definitely keeping an eye on this author. Loved it.
"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."
"I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own."
February 11, 2016
4.5 adrenaline pumping stars
I'm a sucker for a few things, allow me to name a couple...cars, a smoking hot alpha male, and an author that writes a feisty, tough-as-nails female lead. Therefore, I have officially fallen in love with Adrian Hale.
Shelby Jensen grew up in the shadow of her Nascar legend father and after deciding she wants something of her own, she agrees to be a promo model for a drift racing team. This team has the potential to be the best but they're stifled by financial woes and the immature antics of their star driver, Griffin MacGregor.
Griffin's cocky attitude and immature outbursts have run off the attention of would-be sponsors, which Smoke & Mirrors Racing needs desperately. The owner of the team thinks bringing a promo model will help. Griffin disagrees and solidifies his position as Captain Asshole by telling her she's just tits and ass, repeatedly. In spite of his Neanderthal ways, Shelby finds herself impossibly attracted to him. With her genuine love of cars, deep work ethic and some great ideas, she quickly becomes part of the team in a real way and thankfully, she has no qualms about putting Griffin in his place, even if that place is on his ass in the dirt!
This book was great, full of complex characters and some fun. The author also knows how to bring the heat. After this book, this white girl might take up dancing! Wowsers! Lol
Griffin really ground my gears for the better part of the book and I wanted to slap Shelby more than a few times but I was deeply drawn into their story, as I've found myself hopelessly attracted to a bad boy more times than I care to admit. I absolutely fell in love with the racing family the author created...very Fast and the Furious-esque, which just happens to be one of my favorite movie franchises. I can't wait to see Wyatt, Ryan, and the other guys find their badass counterparts!
To the author, you've driven right onto my must read author list (so I'm begging you, don't forget Henry, Shelby's brother, I love him! Lol)
Review by AnnMarie
I'm a sucker for a few things, allow me to name a couple...cars, a smoking hot alpha male, and an author that writes a feisty, tough-as-nails female lead. Therefore, I have officially fallen in love with Adrian Hale.
Shelby Jensen grew up in the shadow of her Nascar legend father and after deciding she wants something of her own, she agrees to be a promo model for a drift racing team. This team has the potential to be the best but they're stifled by financial woes and the immature antics of their star driver, Griffin MacGregor.
Griffin's cocky attitude and immature outbursts have run off the attention of would-be sponsors, which Smoke & Mirrors Racing needs desperately. The owner of the team thinks bringing a promo model will help. Griffin disagrees and solidifies his position as Captain Asshole by telling her she's just tits and ass, repeatedly. In spite of his Neanderthal ways, Shelby finds herself impossibly attracted to him. With her genuine love of cars, deep work ethic and some great ideas, she quickly becomes part of the team in a real way and thankfully, she has no qualms about putting Griffin in his place, even if that place is on his ass in the dirt!
This book was great, full of complex characters and some fun. The author also knows how to bring the heat. After this book, this white girl might take up dancing! Wowsers! Lol
Griffin really ground my gears for the better part of the book and I wanted to slap Shelby more than a few times but I was deeply drawn into their story, as I've found myself hopelessly attracted to a bad boy more times than I care to admit. I absolutely fell in love with the racing family the author created...very Fast and the Furious-esque, which just happens to be one of my favorite movie franchises. I can't wait to see Wyatt, Ryan, and the other guys find their badass counterparts!
To the author, you've driven right onto my must read author list (so I'm begging you, don't forget Henry, Shelby's brother, I love him! Lol)
Review by AnnMarie
February 12, 2016
Drift Heat had me engrossed from the beginning, and I begrudgingly had to put it down just so I could start another book that was due for tour the same day as this one. From the beginning, Griffin and Shelby drew me in with their sparing ways and hot chemistry.
Modeling for Smoke & Mirrors racing gives Shelby the in she needs to move on from the garage she ran with her father and brother. Doing so, though, semi-estranged her from her overprotective, former NASCAR racer, father. Shelby has more respect for cars than she probably does for herself, something that comes across loud and clear as she's modeling on the team's prize Supra and the photographer is directing her to do poses that have her questioning how to execute said poses without hurting the car beneath her.
That is, until that car's driver comes barreling on the scene.
Griffin and Shelby start out rocky, to say the least. They're all harsh words and claws, but if there's anything Griffin needs in a woman, it's that she'll go toe to toe with him -- something Shelby will do time and time again throughout their story.
I loved watching as Griffin thawed toward the woman he assumed was only a pretty face, just as much as I loved watching Shelby find a place in this team. This story was so much more than just a racer and a model; Shelby gets everything she wants and more, and Griffin does as well. The end of this story had me cheering for them both. I am hopeful that this is not the beginning and end for this racing team; I hope to see a series out of it!
*received a copy of the title in exchange for an honest review.
Modeling for Smoke & Mirrors racing gives Shelby the in she needs to move on from the garage she ran with her father and brother. Doing so, though, semi-estranged her from her overprotective, former NASCAR racer, father. Shelby has more respect for cars than she probably does for herself, something that comes across loud and clear as she's modeling on the team's prize Supra and the photographer is directing her to do poses that have her questioning how to execute said poses without hurting the car beneath her.
That is, until that car's driver comes barreling on the scene.
Griffin and Shelby start out rocky, to say the least. They're all harsh words and claws, but if there's anything Griffin needs in a woman, it's that she'll go toe to toe with him -- something Shelby will do time and time again throughout their story.
He keeps giving me shit even if he loves me to pieces...
I loved watching as Griffin thawed toward the woman he assumed was only a pretty face, just as much as I loved watching Shelby find a place in this team. This story was so much more than just a racer and a model; Shelby gets everything she wants and more, and Griffin does as well. The end of this story had me cheering for them both. I am hopeful that this is not the beginning and end for this racing team; I hope to see a series out of it!
*received a copy of the title in exchange for an honest review.
February 3, 2016
Adrian has done a wonderful job writing this story about two people who fight love and have to open themselves up to one another even if it means they may get hurt. Their love is not an easy one by any means. I really enjoyed the push and pull between Shelby and Griffin. I loved her take no crap attitude and that she could give as good as she got.
Shelby is the daughter of a famous NASCAR driver and wants to find her place outside of her father's name and her good looks. She jumps on the opportunity to join Smoke & Mirrors even though her father is dead set against her being their face of the racing team. While she is there she finds a way to make herself even more invaluable to the team and hopes to carve a permanent spot for herself with their team and their family. The problem....Griffin, she is drawn to Griffin unlike any other man she has met but she doesn't want to risk her place with S&M. They throw insults around trying to keep each other at arms length. What happens when they can't deny each other anymore? Will Shelby be able to get over her fears? Will Griffin? Will they go too far when angry and scared and hurt each other too much? What happens when she makes a decision that could ruin all her chances with not only Griffin but in this new family she has made?
"Neither of us wants to be the one to get hurt, so we guard our hearts and strike first."-Shelby
Don't miss out on this book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading their story and hope that we may get the stories of the other characters as well. I fell in love with the whole team and hope to see them all get their own stories too.
Shelby is the daughter of a famous NASCAR driver and wants to find her place outside of her father's name and her good looks. She jumps on the opportunity to join Smoke & Mirrors even though her father is dead set against her being their face of the racing team. While she is there she finds a way to make herself even more invaluable to the team and hopes to carve a permanent spot for herself with their team and their family. The problem....Griffin, she is drawn to Griffin unlike any other man she has met but she doesn't want to risk her place with S&M. They throw insults around trying to keep each other at arms length. What happens when they can't deny each other anymore? Will Shelby be able to get over her fears? Will Griffin? Will they go too far when angry and scared and hurt each other too much? What happens when she makes a decision that could ruin all her chances with not only Griffin but in this new family she has made?
"Neither of us wants to be the one to get hurt, so we guard our hearts and strike first."-Shelby
Don't miss out on this book. I thoroughly enjoyed reading their story and hope that we may get the stories of the other characters as well. I fell in love with the whole team and hope to see them all get their own stories too.
February 3, 2016
If I had to sum up Drift Heat into one word I would say it is Phenomenal. This is my first read by Adrian and I can see myself reading more of what she has in the future. Her characters are the ones you can see yourself being friends with and just hanging around with.
Griffin... That guy starts off as a self righteous arrogant prick, that is cocky and rude especially to Shelby. as the book goes you do eventually see a more tender & supportive side of him but you still get the cockiness.
Shelby has grown up in the racing scene being the daughter of a NASCAR racer. When she joins Smoke & Mirrors she hides who she really is from them because she wants them to see her potential and not just like her because of who her father is. She soon finds that S&M is a family and she fits in perfectly with them... well all except Griffin..
The chemistry between them could be felt just pouring out of the book but OOH the banter and attitude they throw back and forth towards each other i freaking loved it... But at one point in the book I was literally yelling at the characters (like they could hear me) To just get it on and get it over with... then another time i was yelling for Shelby to just get the stick out of her behind and admit that what she feels for Griffin is more than just a sexual relationship...
But does she realize it in time? What happens when one of her carefully laid plans blows up in her face? Will Smoke & Mirrors as well as Griffin be able to get past it? Or does she burn all her bridges??
Adrian I need to know can we expect a story for all Smoke and Mirror characters??? I would love to hear Wyatt and Ryans story.
Griffin... That guy starts off as a self righteous arrogant prick, that is cocky and rude especially to Shelby. as the book goes you do eventually see a more tender & supportive side of him but you still get the cockiness.
Shelby has grown up in the racing scene being the daughter of a NASCAR racer. When she joins Smoke & Mirrors she hides who she really is from them because she wants them to see her potential and not just like her because of who her father is. She soon finds that S&M is a family and she fits in perfectly with them... well all except Griffin..
The chemistry between them could be felt just pouring out of the book but OOH the banter and attitude they throw back and forth towards each other i freaking loved it... But at one point in the book I was literally yelling at the characters (like they could hear me) To just get it on and get it over with... then another time i was yelling for Shelby to just get the stick out of her behind and admit that what she feels for Griffin is more than just a sexual relationship...
But does she realize it in time? What happens when one of her carefully laid plans blows up in her face? Will Smoke & Mirrors as well as Griffin be able to get past it? Or does she burn all her bridges??
Adrian I need to know can we expect a story for all Smoke and Mirror characters??? I would love to hear Wyatt and Ryans story.
February 8, 2016
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I definitely have an affinity to race car drivers and was anxious to get my hands on this one, and it did not disappoint. This is the first book by this author that I've read and the development of the characters, main and side, is so in depth that you'd swear they were real. The plot and story-line are amazingly written and you can't help but get lost in the book.
Griffin is the resident bad boy of the drift scene. He's arrogant, argumentative, conceited, has an ego the size of Saturn, and for some reason lures Shelby in. The naughty things he's capable of will make you blush and his attraction to Shelby and inevitably his caring nature shine through.
Shelby is the daughter of a renowned NASCAR driver and is always eclipsed in his shadow. Introduced to promo modeling through a friend, Shelby uses it to gain some of the spotlight on her as a person. She takes a job with Smoke and Mirrors as their new face and has a tumultuous first meeting with Griffin, who is not too happy that Shelby will be the new face for the team. Shelby can't believe that she's instantly attracted to the bad boy but holds her own when he confronts her. Shelby is not a mouse by any means and she's not your typical heroine. She's outspoken, doesn't take crap from anyone, especially Griffin, and is determined to prove herself as needed in the ego driven field of racing.
All-in-all, this book was amazing from start to finish. Through Griffin and Shelby's ups-and-downs, the make-ups, the break-ups, you fall absolutely in love. 1-click this one, you will not be disappointed!
I definitely have an affinity to race car drivers and was anxious to get my hands on this one, and it did not disappoint. This is the first book by this author that I've read and the development of the characters, main and side, is so in depth that you'd swear they were real. The plot and story-line are amazingly written and you can't help but get lost in the book.
Griffin is the resident bad boy of the drift scene. He's arrogant, argumentative, conceited, has an ego the size of Saturn, and for some reason lures Shelby in. The naughty things he's capable of will make you blush and his attraction to Shelby and inevitably his caring nature shine through.
Shelby is the daughter of a renowned NASCAR driver and is always eclipsed in his shadow. Introduced to promo modeling through a friend, Shelby uses it to gain some of the spotlight on her as a person. She takes a job with Smoke and Mirrors as their new face and has a tumultuous first meeting with Griffin, who is not too happy that Shelby will be the new face for the team. Shelby can't believe that she's instantly attracted to the bad boy but holds her own when he confronts her. Shelby is not a mouse by any means and she's not your typical heroine. She's outspoken, doesn't take crap from anyone, especially Griffin, and is determined to prove herself as needed in the ego driven field of racing.
All-in-all, this book was amazing from start to finish. Through Griffin and Shelby's ups-and-downs, the make-ups, the break-ups, you fall absolutely in love. 1-click this one, you will not be disappointed!
February 10, 2016
This book didn't hook me at first. Honestly, I didn't truly feel very connected to the story until about 70%. I was really excited about it as I come somewhat from a racing background and I really really loved A Taste of Bliss. It was well researched as far as the drift aspect, I just didn't feel like I personally connected to the characters like I had hoped I would. Shelby was very immature and selfish. Granted, the story is mostly about Griffin and Shelby both maturing and finding themselves within this crazy world of drift. I was just very frustrated with her and her actions. She was trying to encourage Griffin to "grow up" when she really needed a lesson in maturity herself. Each character was developed pretty well it seemed, they just didn't seem to flow for me like I would have liked. I DO think that this would make a great movie. So that's a great thing and really was a redeeming factor for me. When I started to think of it in that light I thought OK, I can get over some of the annoyances and see this in a different light and it really was good. The last 30% recovered the first 70% for me and wrapped the book up a lot better than I was starting to anticipate.
Would I recommend this book? Sure. The combination of steam and strong characters is sure to be hit for many.
3.5 stars
Would I recommend this book? Sure. The combination of steam and strong characters is sure to be hit for many.
3.5 stars
February 10, 2016
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4.5 Stars
Drift heat is the first book I have read by this author. I was gifted an ARC of this book to read for Gemma Reads Too Much.
This book was great!!
I love race books and that dirty, sweaty race car driver thing is incredibly sexy. Griffin was obnoxious arrogant but weirdly this just made him even more appealing! The only time I wasn’t mad for him was when he was being sensitive and sweet. There was just something about him talking dirty and being alpha that really floated my boat!
Shelby was great, sassy and full on I loved how in touch with her sexuality she was. When she knocked Griffin on his ass I literally fell in love with her.
The banter they had was funny and I love a book that can actually make me laugh out loud!
I’m a kinky little sod and honestly I REALLY wanted a threesome between Griffin, Shelby and Wyatt I mean seriously how hot would that have been!!!
This book was ace and I loved every minute of it, I really hope Wyatt and Ryan get books cus I’d love to read them.
The characters in this book were a family and I loved the connection they all shared.
I enjoyed this book lots, it was sexy and funny and just great it gets 4.5 stars from me.
4.5 Stars
Drift heat is the first book I have read by this author. I was gifted an ARC of this book to read for Gemma Reads Too Much.
This book was great!!
I love race books and that dirty, sweaty race car driver thing is incredibly sexy. Griffin was obnoxious arrogant but weirdly this just made him even more appealing! The only time I wasn’t mad for him was when he was being sensitive and sweet. There was just something about him talking dirty and being alpha that really floated my boat!
Shelby was great, sassy and full on I loved how in touch with her sexuality she was. When she knocked Griffin on his ass I literally fell in love with her.
The banter they had was funny and I love a book that can actually make me laugh out loud!
I’m a kinky little sod and honestly I REALLY wanted a threesome between Griffin, Shelby and Wyatt I mean seriously how hot would that have been!!!
This book was ace and I loved every minute of it, I really hope Wyatt and Ryan get books cus I’d love to read them.
The characters in this book were a family and I loved the connection they all shared.
I enjoyed this book lots, it was sexy and funny and just great it gets 4.5 stars from me.
February 8, 2016
My 4 star review of Drift Heat
Drift Heat is my first book by Adrian, and I really enjoyed what she brought to the table in this story. The plot was well thought out and a researched topic. And I enjoyed the characters.
Griffin is the hero, and he starts out at cocky and sure of himself- which, who doesn’t love that type of alpha?? But as the story progresses you start to see a softer side, thrown in with the cockiness. And I loved that.
Shelby is the heroine. And she is the daughter of a NASCAR racer. She wanted to make a name for herself, by herself in the race world, and not be known as the daughter of someone famous. She was going to be the face of Smoke and Mirrors, and doesn’t tell them who she really is. For once she finds some family and friend’s there- and she seems to be having no trouble fitting in, but when it comes to Griffin, she doesn’t mesh well.
But as you know- opposites attract, so their chemistry was off the charts amazing- banter, and jokes, they really threw a one two punch out. I wanted them to just get it on already at some points in the book. They were meant to be together. I would love to hear some more secondary characters stories, so I hope a series is brewing. Fantastic job!
Drift Heat is my first book by Adrian, and I really enjoyed what she brought to the table in this story. The plot was well thought out and a researched topic. And I enjoyed the characters.
Griffin is the hero, and he starts out at cocky and sure of himself- which, who doesn’t love that type of alpha?? But as the story progresses you start to see a softer side, thrown in with the cockiness. And I loved that.
Shelby is the heroine. And she is the daughter of a NASCAR racer. She wanted to make a name for herself, by herself in the race world, and not be known as the daughter of someone famous. She was going to be the face of Smoke and Mirrors, and doesn’t tell them who she really is. For once she finds some family and friend’s there- and she seems to be having no trouble fitting in, but when it comes to Griffin, she doesn’t mesh well.
But as you know- opposites attract, so their chemistry was off the charts amazing- banter, and jokes, they really threw a one two punch out. I wanted them to just get it on already at some points in the book. They were meant to be together. I would love to hear some more secondary characters stories, so I hope a series is brewing. Fantastic job!
January 19, 2016
An e-arc was graciously given to me by the talented Adrian R. Hale.
I loved A Taste of Bliss - Ms. Hale's debut novel - Bliss' story. When Adrian Hale told me she was working on another novel, a sequel featuring Talon's brother, Griffin, I couldn't wait.
Drift Heat was everything I hoped it would be. Hot, steamy, romantic with a take charge female lead (Shelby), and a male lead (Griffin) so smoking, that well... whew... is it hot in here? Everyone was well-developed, and it was a great story.
There were so many great secondary characters that I hope she write novels on them too. My personal favourite was Marny - she was so real to me but I think we all know someone just like her. ;) Ryan was great too - a nice brotherly type for Shelby and I'd like him to get his own novel. And Wyatt... everyone needs some love. :)
A well written story from beginning to end. It was easy to get into, and stay, in the story. I didn't want to put it down, and excitedly read into the wee hours to finish.
Congrats on a successful second novel. Can't wait to read more.
I loved A Taste of Bliss - Ms. Hale's debut novel - Bliss' story. When Adrian Hale told me she was working on another novel, a sequel featuring Talon's brother, Griffin, I couldn't wait.
Drift Heat was everything I hoped it would be. Hot, steamy, romantic with a take charge female lead (Shelby), and a male lead (Griffin) so smoking, that well... whew... is it hot in here? Everyone was well-developed, and it was a great story.
There were so many great secondary characters that I hope she write novels on them too. My personal favourite was Marny - she was so real to me but I think we all know someone just like her. ;) Ryan was great too - a nice brotherly type for Shelby and I'd like him to get his own novel. And Wyatt... everyone needs some love. :)
A well written story from beginning to end. It was easy to get into, and stay, in the story. I didn't want to put it down, and excitedly read into the wee hours to finish.
Congrats on a successful second novel. Can't wait to read more.
March 9, 2017
BADASS
This book is full of badassery. Yes I probably made that word up, but it works. Shelby is amazing and Griffin has knocked my other book boyfriends off the podium.
So good.
This book is so amazing. The story is on fire - it has everything you could ask for from a book.
Griffin, oh Griffin... he is so great. He's complicated and unpredictable. I loved watching him grow up (I guess that's what to call it) in this book... He went from a cocky d*$#@*# to a really awesome person and the journey is pretty cool to see.
Shelby, I love her. I mean, I hated her at times, but I think that's what makes her so great. She's so cool and totally reminds me of parts of my friends. She made mistakes and that made her so much better through the story. I really loved it.
I think this team is so important also and I can't wait to see what coming for them! Anyway, back to this book ... I think readers will love it. It has great appeal, it has amazing writing, and the story is just BOMB!
Grab your copy and check it out.
This book is full of badassery. Yes I probably made that word up, but it works. Shelby is amazing and Griffin has knocked my other book boyfriends off the podium.
So good.
This book is so amazing. The story is on fire - it has everything you could ask for from a book.
Griffin, oh Griffin... he is so great. He's complicated and unpredictable. I loved watching him grow up (I guess that's what to call it) in this book... He went from a cocky d*$#@*# to a really awesome person and the journey is pretty cool to see.
Shelby, I love her. I mean, I hated her at times, but I think that's what makes her so great. She's so cool and totally reminds me of parts of my friends. She made mistakes and that made her so much better through the story. I really loved it.
I think this team is so important also and I can't wait to see what coming for them! Anyway, back to this book ... I think readers will love it. It has great appeal, it has amazing writing, and the story is just BOMB!
Grab your copy and check it out.
January 24, 2016
One of my favorite things about this book is Shelby, she's not your typical weak/whiny heroine. Nope. She's strong and knows exactly what she wants, but she also has a very vulnerable side. She's very loyal and doesn't take crap from anyone, not even the sexy bad boy himself, aka Griffin. Griffin is, or should I say was, a playboy. He loves being in the spotlight, but he loves winning more. I'd say at the beginning he's what I call a sore-winner. He loves rubbing it in everyone's faces when he win a race and that has put Smoke and Mirrors in a very bad light. Shelby comes along to try and fix his and the shop's reputation, but can she tame the bad boy drifter? Dive into this and find out!
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December 28, 2015
Seriously incredible! I didn't think Adrian could top A Taste of Bliss, but she did.
This book is fiesty, sexy, and fun. There were times when I hated Shelby, and more times when I hated Griffin.
The story of the sexy promo model meets douche bag extraordinaire has you feeling sparks, on and off the track.
Adrian used her way with words to perfect sexy scenes between characters (the dance scenes! I mean hot damn!) without making me uncomfortable. (Which is fairly easy to do).
I loved the depth given to the characters, and the glimpses of their respective pasts.
I know very little about cars, and the world is racing... But I was able to fully enjoy this novel- and I cannot wait for it to release.
This book is fiesty, sexy, and fun. There were times when I hated Shelby, and more times when I hated Griffin.
The story of the sexy promo model meets douche bag extraordinaire has you feeling sparks, on and off the track.
Adrian used her way with words to perfect sexy scenes between characters (the dance scenes! I mean hot damn!) without making me uncomfortable. (Which is fairly easy to do).
I loved the depth given to the characters, and the glimpses of their respective pasts.
I know very little about cars, and the world is racing... But I was able to fully enjoy this novel- and I cannot wait for it to release.
February 8, 2016
I was gifted a copy of this book for an honest review.
Ahhh love this story.
Griffith is a bad boy definitely holding on to his image. He can be a huge jerk but underneath all of this he has a lot of heart.
From the very first meeting between Shelby and Griffith was definitely electrifying. She did not back down from his insulting nature. He is blown away by her audacity to stand up to him she is nothing but a model.
Shelby is not about to stand by and let some racecar driver tell her she is nothing. She needs the modeling job however she is not just a pretty face and is determined for people to see her as more. She begins to make herself invaluable to the team.
An amazing storyline that I quickly became engrossed in.
Ahhh love this story.
Griffith is a bad boy definitely holding on to his image. He can be a huge jerk but underneath all of this he has a lot of heart.
From the very first meeting between Shelby and Griffith was definitely electrifying. She did not back down from his insulting nature. He is blown away by her audacity to stand up to him she is nothing but a model.
Shelby is not about to stand by and let some racecar driver tell her she is nothing. She needs the modeling job however she is not just a pretty face and is determined for people to see her as more. She begins to make herself invaluable to the team.
An amazing storyline that I quickly became engrossed in.
January 26, 2016
Wow!! I was blown away by Adrian's first book....and she continues to do so in this second book!
After Shelby and Griffen's first meeting you could tell the heat and chemistry would be off the wall between them. And yup...I was right! Whoa the heat was like the asphalt after a burnout! When I wasnt wanting to punch Griff and possibly yell at him, I was cheering him on. Shelby was bad ass! For going after what she wanted and not stopping at getting it. Serious girl crushing!! And the detail of the racing was amazing! I felt like I was physically in the stands watching it live!
I can't wait for whatever is next!!
After Shelby and Griffen's first meeting you could tell the heat and chemistry would be off the wall between them. And yup...I was right! Whoa the heat was like the asphalt after a burnout! When I wasnt wanting to punch Griff and possibly yell at him, I was cheering him on. Shelby was bad ass! For going after what she wanted and not stopping at getting it. Serious girl crushing!! And the detail of the racing was amazing! I felt like I was physically in the stands watching it live!
I can't wait for whatever is next!!
March 25, 2016
4.5 drift stars
This is a refreshing story in a way that the heroine was as badass as the hero. It's not the usual plot I like reading where the hero chases the heroine, which made it more interesting, plus the story was well written.
Griffin is spot on when he wanted a relationship with Shelby but she was so skeptical about them being together. Then later after Shelby realized they're worth all the mess and risk, Griffin didn't make it easy. I couldn't put the book down waiting what would Griffin do next. I liked how they both handled things in the end. No heavy dramas but with lots of steamy scenes. The epilogue is just an icing to the cake.
This is a refreshing story in a way that the heroine was as badass as the hero. It's not the usual plot I like reading where the hero chases the heroine, which made it more interesting, plus the story was well written.
Griffin is spot on when he wanted a relationship with Shelby but she was so skeptical about them being together. Then later after Shelby realized they're worth all the mess and risk, Griffin didn't make it easy. I couldn't put the book down waiting what would Griffin do next. I liked how they both handled things in the end. No heavy dramas but with lots of steamy scenes. The epilogue is just an icing to the cake.
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January 20, 2016Seriously Ahhhmazzzing!
For someone who has spent many years around racing this book hit close to my heart! ♡ Shelby reminds me so much of myself. Adrian couldn't have created a better character for Shelby and Griffin, too. The fact that racing dynamics were brought into the story made it so much more.
The relationship or non-relationship between Shelby and Griffin kept me on my toes throughout the whole book. I wasn't expecting the next turns or twists. Everything hit with perfect timing.
I can't wait to read more from Adrian, and I hope to see more about the guys from S&M. ♡
For someone who has spent many years around racing this book hit close to my heart! ♡ Shelby reminds me so much of myself. Adrian couldn't have created a better character for Shelby and Griffin, too. The fact that racing dynamics were brought into the story made it so much more.
The relationship or non-relationship between Shelby and Griffin kept me on my toes throughout the whole book. I wasn't expecting the next turns or twists. Everything hit with perfect timing.
I can't wait to read more from Adrian, and I hope to see more about the guys from S&M. ♡
April 13, 2016
Although I didn't like this as much as his brothers story, it still was a solid 4 stars! It is a complete standalone but Griff is mentioned in A taste of Bliss which I discovered and decided to pick up drift heat. If you love racing of any kind and car talk, this is for you! Definitely a hate to love story, they absolutely hated one other for the majority of the book. Once they are together and happy everything flowed quickly. I'm hoping we get a Wyatt story?!
February 17, 2016
Such a great read. Griffin and Shelby definitely had their issues but I couldn't help but want a HEA for them. Loved the ending ~ so sweet!! Loved Wyatt, Henry, Ryan, Cole, Ezra, Marny and Paul. I also loved the relationship Shelby had with the guys. She wasn't just a pretty face. Hoping that Adrian will write a story for Wyatt.
February 2, 2017
Solid 4 stars!
UGH! I finally read a good racing NA book.
I enjoyed how it was not an immediate happy resolution after .
Sidenote:
Please make this a series with the other guys from Smoke and Mirrors. Yas! Please...
I cannot wait to read more by this author.
UGH! I finally read a good racing NA book.
I enjoyed how it was not an immediate happy resolution after .
Sidenote:
Please make this a series with the other guys from Smoke and Mirrors. Yas! Please...
I cannot wait to read more by this author.
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January 10, 2016*An e-ARC was graciously given by the author in exchange for an honest review*
Full review to follow
Full review to follow
March 12, 2016
This book is amazing... Had me hooked from the first sentence and is HOT HOT HOT I could see myself reading this more then once
October 10, 2016
Loved it!! Adrian introduced me to a different world called drifting and I loved every bit of it!
October 6, 2017
Loved it so awesome!
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