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Holland Springs #1
Drive Me Crazy
He's her best friend's older brother
Twenty-four year old Troublemaker Extraordinaire, Melanie Ann Smith, isn’t asking for much out of life: a house without wheels, to travel further than her home state and her best friend’s older brother, Carter Ambrose. Only three things stand in her way: juggling all of her odd jobs, keeping her daddy from gambling away all of their money and getting Carter to see her as a woman.
She is the one woman who's off-limits...
NASCAR racer, Carter Ambrose, has finally decided to take his doctor’s advice and find a new occupation before another wreck on the track kills him. Only his doctor hadn’t counted on his little sister’s best friend, Melanie Ann Smith, crashing his weeks of solitude with her short skirts and platform heels. And that’s not the least of his problems. His mother has decided that she wants grandchildren and the only woman that's good enough for the job-his ex-fiance.
Soon Melanie and Carter agree to a temporary relationship. One with benefits that is mutually satisfying in every way, or so each believes. And just when they are ready admit their feelings, family secrets are exposed, threatening Melanie and Carter's fragile relationship.
Will Carter risk it all for love, or will Melanie be left holding the trophy for second place?
Twenty-four year old Troublemaker Extraordinaire, Melanie Ann Smith, isn’t asking for much out of life: a house without wheels, to travel further than her home state and her best friend’s older brother, Carter Ambrose. Only three things stand in her way: juggling all of her odd jobs, keeping her daddy from gambling away all of their money and getting Carter to see her as a woman.
She is the one woman who's off-limits...
NASCAR racer, Carter Ambrose, has finally decided to take his doctor’s advice and find a new occupation before another wreck on the track kills him. Only his doctor hadn’t counted on his little sister’s best friend, Melanie Ann Smith, crashing his weeks of solitude with her short skirts and platform heels. And that’s not the least of his problems. His mother has decided that she wants grandchildren and the only woman that's good enough for the job-his ex-fiance.
Soon Melanie and Carter agree to a temporary relationship. One with benefits that is mutually satisfying in every way, or so each believes. And just when they are ready admit their feelings, family secrets are exposed, threatening Melanie and Carter's fragile relationship.
Will Carter risk it all for love, or will Melanie be left holding the trophy for second place?
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First published February 2, 2013
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Marquita Valentine
75 books1,734 followersMarquita Valentine is a New York Times and USA Today Bestselling Author of contemporary romance.
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Twenty-four year old Troublemaker Extraordinaire, Melanie Ann Smith, isn’t asking for much out of life: a house without wheels, to travel further than her home state and her best friend’s older brother, Carter Ambrose. Only three things stand in her way: juggling all of her odd jobs, keeping her daddy from gambling away all of their money and getting Carter to see her as a woman. NASCAR racer, Carter Ambrose, has finally decided to take his doctor’s advice and find a new occupation before another wreck on the track kills him.
Only his doctor hadn’t counted on his little sister’s best friend, Melanie Ann Smith, crashing his weeks of solitude with her short skirts and platform heels. And that’s not the least of his problems. His mother has decided that she wants grandchildren and the only woman that's good enough for the job-his ex-fiance. Soon Melanie and Carter agree to a temporary relationship. One with benefits that is mutually satisfying in every way, or so each believes. And just when they are ready admit their feelings, family secrets are exposed, threatening Melanie and Carter's fragile relationship. Will Carter risk it all for love, or will Melanie be left holding the trophy for second place?
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November 25, 2013
3 stars
Retired from racing Carter finds himself back home, opening up a small automotive repair shop, trying to stay away from the one girl who tempts every bone in his body. Melanie is the best friend of Carter’s younger sister, which makes her in his mind off limits, but a man can only take so much and this lil’ she devil
Carter and Melanie, have many obstacles in their way, his psycho-ex fiancé is there to cause trouble, his mother, her father, her self-confidence, his desire to jump into another relationship and the possibility that coming home wasn’t a permanent decision.
Drive Me Crazy was a cute quick easy read, there is no major angst, had some steamy moments and moments where you wanted to jump in and smack someone. I liked it well enough :)
“Think I can give ole’ B.O.B. a run for his money?” He began to move his hips and dipped his head, brushing her lips. “I don’t require replacement batteries.”
Retired from racing Carter finds himself back home, opening up a small automotive repair shop, trying to stay away from the one girl who tempts every bone in his body. Melanie is the best friend of Carter’s younger sister, which makes her in his mind off limits, but a man can only take so much and this lil’ she devil
“I want to be treated like a woman, with needs and wants that only a certain kind of man can satisfy.”
Carter and Melanie, have many obstacles in their way, his psycho-ex fiancé is there to cause trouble, his mother, her father, her self-confidence, his desire to jump into another relationship and the possibility that coming home wasn’t a permanent decision.
Drive Me Crazy was a cute quick easy read, there is no major angst, had some steamy moments and moments where you wanted to jump in and smack someone. I liked it well enough :)
did-not-finish
March 14, 2016Sounded promising - turned out it wasn't.
I read up to 32% before calling it a day. The writing was fine but the characters lacked depth and the story was boring
I read up to 32% before calling it a day. The writing was fine but the characters lacked depth and the story was boring
November 28, 2016
Weeeeeell It was a nice book, it intrigued me, made me wanna know what's gonna become of the hero and heroine, but the heroine especially.
- I liked both the hero and heroine, they were good people, the hero was nice and protective but has a bad habit of spouting crap when he can't control his emotions. The heroine was amazing, sweet and sexy, strong and resilient, kind and forgiving, even if the asshole community doesn't know it.
- One thing I hated about this book his how people were talking crap about the heroine, like she's not good enough, like she's trash, or more worthless than a dog, plus the most common insult a whore, which she definitely wasn't.
- In many intervals I hated many people for that reason, the ex-fiance throughout, the mother when she didn't like her with the hero and was supporting the ex-fiancee, even the hero when he has these stupid moments where he talks shit to her, and when it's too late he's like oh shit what did I just say?!
- I felt sorry for her with such a dad, and I understood her embarrassment, but for that reason I knew how strong she was, it's kinda rare in books were I like a heroine much more than the hero, usually the hero is my fav or both in equal measures, but here I loved her.
Overall, *thumbs up*
- I liked both the hero and heroine, they were good people, the hero was nice and protective but has a bad habit of spouting crap when he can't control his emotions. The heroine was amazing, sweet and sexy, strong and resilient, kind and forgiving, even if the asshole community doesn't know it.
- One thing I hated about this book his how people were talking crap about the heroine, like she's not good enough, like she's trash, or more worthless than a dog, plus the most common insult a whore, which she definitely wasn't.
- In many intervals I hated many people for that reason, the ex-fiance throughout, the mother when she didn't like her with the hero and was supporting the ex-fiancee, even the hero when he has these stupid moments where he talks shit to her, and when it's too late he's like oh shit what did I just say?!
- I felt sorry for her with such a dad, and I understood her embarrassment, but for that reason I knew how strong she was, it's kinda rare in books were I like a heroine much more than the hero, usually the hero is my fav or both in equal measures, but here I loved her.
Overall, *thumbs up*
June 2, 2014
1.5 Stars
I didn't really enjoy it. Again. Sorry. There were a lot of scenes that were confusing and didn't really seem to add up to the story.
If I hadn't read book 0.5, I would probably have stopped after reading this.
Or maybe it would have been more effective as a novella, instead.
I didn't really enjoy it. Again. Sorry. There were a lot of scenes that were confusing and didn't really seem to add up to the story.
If I hadn't read book 0.5, I would probably have stopped after reading this.
Or maybe it would have been more effective as a novella, instead.
February 6, 2013
It's no secret that I am a HUGE fan of Marquita Valentine~I simply adore her!! I am always looking forward to her next release and I was so excited for Drive Me Crazy as Melanie and Carter captured my interest in Twice Tempted. I had a feeling that I would love their story and I was so not wrong!! Drive Me Crazy hooked from the start~it was filled with everything that I love in a romance book and look forward to in Marquita's writing. This book is a perfect example of why I continue to be such a HUGE fan of her. She has such a way of telling a story that just pulls you in and makes the characters come to life plus she loves a HEA as much as I do.
Melanie was such a great character and quickly became a favorite heroine of mine. Carter *sigh* His character was so much more than I thought he was going to be and I just loved him. Although, Carter did have his moments that I wanted to smack him but he did make up for them. I loved that Melanie had a theme to the way she dressed and she was so funny and sweet and quirky and feisty. She was so much fun to read. I did feel bad for her over the way she was treated. It broke my heart to read how her father continued to take advantage of her yet she still loved him~I was so glad that he also redeemed himself in the end. Oh...April was such a bitch!! I wanted her to get what was coming to her so bad!! lol Carter's mom cracked me up~she was bitchy and nice to Melanie all at the same time. Another character that I loved was Beau. I thought he was so funny, especially when Carter kept telling Melanie that him being so sweet and polite was just an act. lol Carter being a dirty~talker definitely got my attention and the sex scenes with him and Melanie were definitely HOT~especially the one in the front seat of the car!! Whew!!
I was so involved in Melanie and Carter getting their HEA that even though I knew what their future held because of Twice Tempted, I found myself still a little nervous because I just knew that Carter was going to do something stupid and break Melanie's heart!! lol
Reading Drive Me Crazy made me want to go back and reread Twice Tempted to refresh my memory as to where some of the characters were 4 years later. Drive Me Crazy is definitely my favorite book of Marquita's so far~I just loved it so much and I didn't want it to end and have to leave Carter and Melanie.
I absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED this epilogue and is another example of why I adore Marquita's books as well. She always gives me that HEA that I long for.
I am so looking forward to Jake's book after reading the short part in the back of Drive Me Crazy. Sounds like it is going to be another good one!! :)
Such a fun read that definitely left me smiling at the end. Great start to this new series.
Best of the Best!!
***ARC provided by Marquita Valentine. Thank you so much!! :)
Melanie was such a great character and quickly became a favorite heroine of mine. Carter *sigh* His character was so much more than I thought he was going to be and I just loved him. Although, Carter did have his moments that I wanted to smack him but he did make up for them. I loved that Melanie had a theme to the way she dressed and she was so funny and sweet and quirky and feisty. She was so much fun to read. I did feel bad for her over the way she was treated. It broke my heart to read how her father continued to take advantage of her yet she still loved him~I was so glad that he also redeemed himself in the end. Oh...April was such a bitch!! I wanted her to get what was coming to her so bad!! lol Carter's mom cracked me up~she was bitchy and nice to Melanie all at the same time. Another character that I loved was Beau. I thought he was so funny, especially when Carter kept telling Melanie that him being so sweet and polite was just an act. lol Carter being a dirty~talker definitely got my attention and the sex scenes with him and Melanie were definitely HOT~especially the one in the front seat of the car!! Whew!!
I was so involved in Melanie and Carter getting their HEA that even though I knew what their future held because of Twice Tempted, I found myself still a little nervous because I just knew that Carter was going to do something stupid and break Melanie's heart!! lol
Reading Drive Me Crazy made me want to go back and reread Twice Tempted to refresh my memory as to where some of the characters were 4 years later. Drive Me Crazy is definitely my favorite book of Marquita's so far~I just loved it so much and I didn't want it to end and have to leave Carter and Melanie.
I absolutely LOVED LOVED LOVED this epilogue and is another example of why I adore Marquita's books as well. She always gives me that HEA that I long for.
I am so looking forward to Jake's book after reading the short part in the back of Drive Me Crazy. Sounds like it is going to be another good one!! :)
Such a fun read that definitely left me smiling at the end. Great start to this new series.
Best of the Best!!
***ARC provided by Marquita Valentine. Thank you so much!! :)
February 7, 2013
Originally posted on TBQ's Book Palace Check out my full review, I've highlighted a few quotes/passages there! :D
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A die-hard fan, if Marquita Valentine's name is on the cover, I already know I'm going to love the book. Drive Me Crazy is no exception! I was thrilled to receive an eARC of this book, and I couldn't wait to dive into it, even though I had other books already lined up.
Welcome back to Holland Springs, this time a few years before Valentine's previous books took place. Carter Ambrose and Melanie Ann Smith have known each other since childhood, but in many ways they're nothing alike. Melanie thinks she's not good enough for Carter, plus what man would fall in love with his sister's best friend? But she can't help her feelings for him, and when he comes back to town to start his own shop, she decides it's time to show him how she feels—at least a little bit. He's crazy for her, but is it just lust or something more?
Carter was a flawed hero, I'll admit, but I still loved him. He was a jerk at times, and often opened his mouth without first engaging his brain (and admits it). But then again, what guy doesn't at some point or another? What I did like was the fact that he often knew where he had made the mistake, and wanted to fix things with Melanie. He'd say something in one chapter that would make me want to slap him, but as soon as his dirty talking started...oh, I was a goner! I melted for him all over again, just like Melanie. :)
Melanie was a great heroine. She knew what she wanted from life, and she was set on working for it, even with her father's gambling and troubles always getting in her way, and other people's judgment of her pushing her back down. She was strong, but not too strong, and she had, as Carter would say, a sassy mouth, which I enjoyed.
4.5 STARS! Wow, with ever new book Marquita Valentine writes, I think that I have found my new favorite...until the next one comes out. I've yet to be disappointed by one of her books, and I don't think it's possible, to be honest. If you want a sexy, fun, and slightly addicting contemporary read, be sure to pick up Valentine's books—all of them. Trust me, you'll thank me later! :) Drive Me Crazy had me smiling and blushing, and just having a great time while reading it. I loved Carter's dirty talk, couldn't get enough of it, really, and I can't wait to see how Valentine's next book turns out. Impatiently waiting, and in the meantime I'll revisit all her other books. For Carter's story, I think all my bookmarks will be around the smexy scenes. Nothing wrong with that! :)
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A die-hard fan, if Marquita Valentine's name is on the cover, I already know I'm going to love the book. Drive Me Crazy is no exception! I was thrilled to receive an eARC of this book, and I couldn't wait to dive into it, even though I had other books already lined up.
Welcome back to Holland Springs, this time a few years before Valentine's previous books took place. Carter Ambrose and Melanie Ann Smith have known each other since childhood, but in many ways they're nothing alike. Melanie thinks she's not good enough for Carter, plus what man would fall in love with his sister's best friend? But she can't help her feelings for him, and when he comes back to town to start his own shop, she decides it's time to show him how she feels—at least a little bit. He's crazy for her, but is it just lust or something more?
Carter was a flawed hero, I'll admit, but I still loved him. He was a jerk at times, and often opened his mouth without first engaging his brain (and admits it). But then again, what guy doesn't at some point or another? What I did like was the fact that he often knew where he had made the mistake, and wanted to fix things with Melanie. He'd say something in one chapter that would make me want to slap him, but as soon as his dirty talking started...oh, I was a goner! I melted for him all over again, just like Melanie. :)
Melanie was a great heroine. She knew what she wanted from life, and she was set on working for it, even with her father's gambling and troubles always getting in her way, and other people's judgment of her pushing her back down. She was strong, but not too strong, and she had, as Carter would say, a sassy mouth, which I enjoyed.
4.5 STARS! Wow, with ever new book Marquita Valentine writes, I think that I have found my new favorite...until the next one comes out. I've yet to be disappointed by one of her books, and I don't think it's possible, to be honest. If you want a sexy, fun, and slightly addicting contemporary read, be sure to pick up Valentine's books—all of them. Trust me, you'll thank me later! :) Drive Me Crazy had me smiling and blushing, and just having a great time while reading it. I loved Carter's dirty talk, couldn't get enough of it, really, and I can't wait to see how Valentine's next book turns out. Impatiently waiting, and in the meantime I'll revisit all her other books. For Carter's story, I think all my bookmarks will be around the smexy scenes. Nothing wrong with that! :)
February 2, 2013
Rating 4.5 Stars
Originally posted on What I'm Reading
Ok, I'm super excited to bring to you a new book from Marquita Valentine (flailing arms). If y'all know me, I love Marquita's writing, and I love when she has a new book to read. This is no exception. Just this morning I finished Drive Me Crazy which happens to be the first book in her new series Going the Distance Series. I don't know how many of you had read the Holland Springs Series, if you have then you would know that Melanie and Carter have been married for sometime. If you haven't, they will marry and sorry to spoil it for you.
However, this story focuses on how Carter and Melanie and how they got together. You would think since she's Zoe's best friend she would magically marry Zoe's older brother. I guess that only happens in dreams.
Talk about two people who grew up in totally different backgrounds. Melanie basically grew up in a very unstable home and it's amazing how well she came out of the situation. While Carter grew up in a stable environment. The only stable thing is Melanie's life was her friendship with Zoe.
Well, Melanie was able to get a job working for Carter. The perfect situation to make her way into his life and become Mrs. Carter Ambrose. However, there is only one problem standing in her way, April Billingsworth. Darn those exes. With Melanie background she doesn't have a chance, not when she's compared to the Governor's daughter. Could there be hope? Of course there is, but it's the uphill battles ahead.
I love Melanie's sassiness. She would be the opposite of what you would take home to momma. I mean she is brash, mouthy, saucy and whatever other synonyms you can find. Then you have Carter, by the way, LOVE HIM. Although there are times I just wanted to smack the boy upside his head, seriously. The boy obviously doesn't have his brain connected to the mouth with some of the things he says. However, I found this series entertaining and fun. Plus, who doesn't love a boy who make dirtiest thing sound so hot.
Nothing like having a book that makes you want more. Seriously can't wait for the next installment of Going the Distance series. However, I would say have your fan ready, because Carter sure does bring in the heat. Plus, Melanie is a lot of fun. So, I hope y'all get a chance to check this story out when it goes live on Tuesday.
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Originally posted on What I'm Reading
Ok, I'm super excited to bring to you a new book from Marquita Valentine (flailing arms). If y'all know me, I love Marquita's writing, and I love when she has a new book to read. This is no exception. Just this morning I finished Drive Me Crazy which happens to be the first book in her new series Going the Distance Series. I don't know how many of you had read the Holland Springs Series, if you have then you would know that Melanie and Carter have been married for sometime. If you haven't, they will marry and sorry to spoil it for you.
However, this story focuses on how Carter and Melanie and how they got together. You would think since she's Zoe's best friend she would magically marry Zoe's older brother. I guess that only happens in dreams.
Talk about two people who grew up in totally different backgrounds. Melanie basically grew up in a very unstable home and it's amazing how well she came out of the situation. While Carter grew up in a stable environment. The only stable thing is Melanie's life was her friendship with Zoe.
Well, Melanie was able to get a job working for Carter. The perfect situation to make her way into his life and become Mrs. Carter Ambrose. However, there is only one problem standing in her way, April Billingsworth. Darn those exes. With Melanie background she doesn't have a chance, not when she's compared to the Governor's daughter. Could there be hope? Of course there is, but it's the uphill battles ahead.
I love Melanie's sassiness. She would be the opposite of what you would take home to momma. I mean she is brash, mouthy, saucy and whatever other synonyms you can find. Then you have Carter, by the way, LOVE HIM. Although there are times I just wanted to smack the boy upside his head, seriously. The boy obviously doesn't have his brain connected to the mouth with some of the things he says. However, I found this series entertaining and fun. Plus, who doesn't love a boy who make dirtiest thing sound so hot.
Nothing like having a book that makes you want more. Seriously can't wait for the next installment of Going the Distance series. However, I would say have your fan ready, because Carter sure does bring in the heat. Plus, Melanie is a lot of fun. So, I hope y'all get a chance to check this story out when it goes live on Tuesday.
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October 11, 2013
I love reading books about small towns I'm not sure why but I do. Carter I loved him, "this man does." Then he said the worst thing possible. "In fact I'd like to see if you have freckles in other places." And when he gets jealous he's not a force to be reckoned with, "jealousy, hot and lethal to his state of mind, coursed through Carter, surprising him with it's intensity. He pulled her to him. Her eyes grew wide, then heavy-lidded. Oh yeah, she cared. So, he leaned down, hovering his mouth mere inches from hers. "Baby, I'm your man." Carter apologizes a lot he's always messing up but at least he wants to do his best and make up for it, "I'm a sure thing, baby. And I'm sorry for not doing whatever you needed me to. Maybe I need some lessons. I'm a fast learner." He's also horny, and only one girl will do the job for him, "can't wait to get you alone," he whispered in her ear. "That modest little dress of yours is driving me crazy."
May 2, 2015
Sorry. This was so not my kind of book, although it seemed to be from the cover description. I am still wondering whether I missed the plot, or whether there was one to begin with to at least connect the - badly written - sex scenes.
In my opinion, the protagonists did not act in a normal way (no one can be that dense and clumsy), there were hints at humour which sadly did not materialise, and as I said, I could not discover a proper storyline.
If you add to that numerous grammar/spelling errors (there, their, they're or mixing up him and her), you have something which I definitely would not recommend.
Please bear in mind this is one very personal opinion, I am sure a lot of readers will like this type of book.
In my opinion, the protagonists did not act in a normal way (no one can be that dense and clumsy), there were hints at humour which sadly did not materialise, and as I said, I could not discover a proper storyline.
If you add to that numerous grammar/spelling errors (there, their, they're or mixing up him and her), you have something which I definitely would not recommend.
Please bear in mind this is one very personal opinion, I am sure a lot of readers will like this type of book.
February 7, 2019
I was already on the fence about this one as it was painfully southern. All "honey" and "baby doll" fakeness. But I was trying to give it a shot being that I don't have time to start anything new but the hero acted like a total ass wipe. He jumps her outside in public, opens her clothing despite the cold, then blames her for it. The way he spoke to her was stupid disrespectful but a perfect example of how southern chivalry works. It's a mortal sin to swear in front of a woman but perfectly ok to treat them like a whore and get pissed because you got a hard on for them. Needless to say I didn't finish this one.
December 28, 2014
Fun-to-read sassy and witty romance between a down on his luck racecar driver and the town wild child. It's cute and upbeat and just what a cold dreary day called for. He's the older brother of her best friend and she's had a crush on him since she was in kindergarten. Although his career has stalled, he's still in the fast lane, yet he can't outrun the girl whose held his heart for as long as he can remember.
November 25, 2016
DNF @ 18%
Both MCS made me extremely irritated. I only read first four chapters before I decided that I already hated this and called quits. I didn't like being in the head of either MCs. So I'm not even going to try and finish this if I am having this feeling this early in the book. I don't know if I will try another book by this author.
Both MCS made me extremely irritated. I only read first four chapters before I decided that I already hated this and called quits. I didn't like being in the head of either MCs. So I'm not even going to try and finish this if I am having this feeling this early in the book. I don't know if I will try another book by this author.
September 22, 2015
This was the first book from this author and it was a DNF for me. I just couldn't make myself read past the immature dialogue at the beginning luckly it was a freebie which made it easier to stop. Just not my kind of book.
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December 22, 2016
I found this book by accident and I must say it was a pleasant surprise. Melanie has been sweet on Carter since they were kids. But since Melanie was Carter’s younger sister’s best friend, she was off limits. The problem, he’s having a rough time keeping her in the friend category.
Through in Carter’s ex-finance, a career move that could have him moving back to Charlotte and nothing is as it seems. And that’s just on Carter’s side of the equations when’s he’s not sticking his foot in his mouth. Melanie, struggles to hold down a job and has a he confidence problem. Pair that will being raised by a single dad, who’s more interested in gambling and messing around with married women. I think you get the picture, you’ve got instability at its best.
There was a twist at the end that changed the perspective of some of the characters and it was wonderful. I did not see it coming. I enjoyed the writing, it was a quick read that was a fun way to spend some downtime. There were just a couple of places where I felt like the development could have been deeper, where the characters could have really grown but just the same it was a sweet story of friends becoming more. I’m looking forward to book 2, my interest was definitely peaked.
Through in Carter’s ex-finance, a career move that could have him moving back to Charlotte and nothing is as it seems. And that’s just on Carter’s side of the equations when’s he’s not sticking his foot in his mouth. Melanie, struggles to hold down a job and has a he confidence problem. Pair that will being raised by a single dad, who’s more interested in gambling and messing around with married women. I think you get the picture, you’ve got instability at its best.
There was a twist at the end that changed the perspective of some of the characters and it was wonderful. I did not see it coming. I enjoyed the writing, it was a quick read that was a fun way to spend some downtime. There were just a couple of places where I felt like the development could have been deeper, where the characters could have really grown but just the same it was a sweet story of friends becoming more. I’m looking forward to book 2, my interest was definitely peaked.
June 21, 2015
Well, this book was ok but there are some things that prevent it from getting a better rate by me.
First, the characters are not developed enough before they start making out. I found it hard to believe that they know each other since 16 years (and secretly be in love with each other the whole time) but not sensing the other one's feelings - but where would the drama be otherwise?
Also, the mother of the MC's best friend since she's 8 years, is treating her like white trash although she nearly grew up in their house.
There is a lot of hot sex going on but personally, I didn't like the sassy mouth ("come on my hand", “lick your honey”). Especially not in the content of starting a delicate relationship where each of them does want more than sex.
Nevertheless, it's well written and although the plot was not innovative it held my attention till the end.
My personal “shower rate” (I rate books on the amount of “unnecessary” showers the characters are having to fill the book): 0
First, the characters are not developed enough before they start making out. I found it hard to believe that they know each other since 16 years (and secretly be in love with each other the whole time) but not sensing the other one's feelings - but where would the drama be otherwise?
Also, the mother of the MC's best friend since she's 8 years, is treating her like white trash although she nearly grew up in their house.
There is a lot of hot sex going on but personally, I didn't like the sassy mouth ("come on my hand", “lick your honey”). Especially not in the content of starting a delicate relationship where each of them does want more than sex.
Nevertheless, it's well written and although the plot was not innovative it held my attention till the end.
My personal “shower rate” (I rate books on the amount of “unnecessary” showers the characters are having to fill the book): 0
September 5, 2015
I was very up and down with this book. I hate giving bad reviews but I wasn't a fan. To me, this book had no plot. It was like instant love for him when she pined for him for years. He would say something and she would just immediately take offense to it before he could explain that she took it wrong and stormed out. He was dead set on Charlotte and then just changed his plans. Before they were even truly dating he proposed to her bought her a house and it was just all quick and unrealistic.
I wanted to like this book and I think if it was spanned out more between him realizing he wanted her to a proposal, I would've enjoyed it more.
I'm sorry :(
I wanted to like this book and I think if it was spanned out more between him realizing he wanted her to a proposal, I would've enjoyed it more.
I'm sorry :(
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March 11, 2015
I didn't end up finishing this one. I felt the characters were shallow and the story just wasn't for me. I have liked this author in the past so, I will try her again but this one was not to my liking. If all you're looking for is steam and sex then give it a try, she is a good writer, but I like a little more substance to my plot.
August 26, 2015
This story of a girl in love with her best friend's brother is one of the sweetest books I have read recently. Their relationship is addictive to read about. I am so glad I found this book and I can't wait to read the rest of the series.
June 9, 2014
This book was a really easy read, it was funny, and cute and the chemistry between Carter and Melanie was amazing. I have chemistry like that in my own life and I definitely can relate to feeling love/lust, and all the other amazing things that come along with being in a relationship.
Read
June 12, 2015A cute short story with believable, vulnerable characters who have their heads turned by someone they hadn't considered. A small town romance that is full of fun, spunk, and will have you laughing and crying and wanting to read more in the series.
Want to read
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January 13, 2019
Loved it
This was a great story. It made me laugh and it was sexy. Carter and Melanie were adorable together even though it took dimwitted Carter a minute to stop fighting it. I didn’t like how Melanie so easily thought so little of her self but it didn’t help that Carter unwittingly kept saying things to feed into her negative image of herself. When Carter did get it together he was sweet as pie, key lime pie. You’ll have to read the book to understand that comment 😉 I loved all of the characters including the ones that worked my last nerve ie... Carter’s mama, Melanie’s daddy, and Ashley. By the way Marquita did use a sold by adding the novella at the end about Ashley which explained why she behaved to horribly. I have read others books by this author and I will continue to do so.
This was a great story. It made me laugh and it was sexy. Carter and Melanie were adorable together even though it took dimwitted Carter a minute to stop fighting it. I didn’t like how Melanie so easily thought so little of her self but it didn’t help that Carter unwittingly kept saying things to feed into her negative image of herself. When Carter did get it together he was sweet as pie, key lime pie. You’ll have to read the book to understand that comment 😉 I loved all of the characters including the ones that worked my last nerve ie... Carter’s mama, Melanie’s daddy, and Ashley. By the way Marquita did use a sold by adding the novella at the end about Ashley which explained why she behaved to horribly. I have read others books by this author and I will continue to do so.
November 26, 2016
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3.5 stars
The story between Melanie and her dad could have been detailed more. I find myself wondering why Melanie allows him to use her. It seems like there was a reason but it's never talked about.
I liked Melanie and Carter maybe 50% of the time. All of their problems were caused by lack of communication. For me if that happens too many times it's a deal breaker.
There was enough of a teaser interest me in the next book of the series, and the writing was well enough that I would considering purchasing it.
3.5 stars
The story between Melanie and her dad could have been detailed more. I find myself wondering why Melanie allows him to use her. It seems like there was a reason but it's never talked about.
I liked Melanie and Carter maybe 50% of the time. All of their problems were caused by lack of communication. For me if that happens too many times it's a deal breaker.
There was enough of a teaser interest me in the next book of the series, and the writing was well enough that I would considering purchasing it.
January 29, 2020
Enjoyable
Enjoyable best friend’s brother read. Some hot sexy times and some laughs. I found Melanie to be slightly annoying in the situation with her father, I don’t understand how she just condones his behavior and justifies it by saying it’s because he’s her Dad and she loves him?! Also didn’t like the way she let his ex and Mum treat her so badly without defending herself. But other than that, I enjoyed it
Enjoyable best friend’s brother read. Some hot sexy times and some laughs. I found Melanie to be slightly annoying in the situation with her father, I don’t understand how she just condones his behavior and justifies it by saying it’s because he’s her Dad and she loves him?! Also didn’t like the way she let his ex and Mum treat her so badly without defending herself. But other than that, I enjoyed it
December 26, 2021
Drive Me Crazy
Melanie grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. But her best friend was not. Her crush was her be older brother Carter. He just got into a race car accident and was home recuperating. She kept going by to make sure he was ok. And eventually they get together. But only in secret. As you know secrets have a bad habit of making it out. Add his ex girlfriend now wants him back and drama keeps growing. Will they get their own happy ending?
Melanie grew up on the wrong side of the tracks. But her best friend was not. Her crush was her be older brother Carter. He just got into a race car accident and was home recuperating. She kept going by to make sure he was ok. And eventually they get together. But only in secret. As you know secrets have a bad habit of making it out. Add his ex girlfriend now wants him back and drama keeps growing. Will they get their own happy ending?
January 21, 2023
Not bad
I like Melanie she can be sassy and I like that. Carter needs to man up a little more. I like that he can treat a woman good but April needed to be put down. She is a horror. Carter should have told his mother to stay out of his love life, it was none of her business. I do not like moms like Leah. The more books I read the more I find typos. It is aggravating. Thank you.
I like Melanie she can be sassy and I like that. Carter needs to man up a little more. I like that he can treat a woman good but April needed to be put down. She is a horror. Carter should have told his mother to stay out of his love life, it was none of her business. I do not like moms like Leah. The more books I read the more I find typos. It is aggravating. Thank you.
May 8, 2017
Great Read
This book captured my attention all the way through. Melanie and Carter seemed so perfect for one another. I'm glad Melanie's background did. not stand in the way of Carter loving her. I can't wait to see what happens next in this series.
This book captured my attention all the way through. Melanie and Carter seemed so perfect for one another. I'm glad Melanie's background did. not stand in the way of Carter loving her. I can't wait to see what happens next in this series.
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