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What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Unless he follows you home.

Thanks to some very poor choices and a discount Elvis, I may have accidentally married the best man.

It’s a ridiculous situation, and I’d take care of it right away if it wasn’t for the fact that my best friend’s wedding is in a week and I’m the maid of honor. Oh, and my new husband? The groom’s brother.

Brandon Graves is the biggest playboy the east coast racing circuit has ever seen. He’s a big ol’ hunk of sexy mischief who was born with a silver spoon in his mouth and takes nothing seriously if it wasn’t built in the USA with a manual transmission. I only check one of those boxes, so things aren’t looking good.

Can we get the bride and groom to the altar on time without anyone finding out?

At this point I’d be happy with not killing each other first, because it’s that or falling right back into bed.

Brandon and I aren’t oil and water, we’re more like diesel and regular. Mix us together and things get hot and a little unpredictable.

Driven Wild is a full length, sexy romantic comedy. Zoe and Brandon are total opposites who are perfectly imperfect for each other, and can’t help but cause trouble wherever they go.

398 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 10, 2021

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516 reviews259 followers
August 16, 2021
4.35 Stars

Race car driver Brandon Graves was Zoe Chandler’s celebrity crush till her best friend fell in love with his brother and she got to met him. Then he became a real-life annoyance. Still, that doesn’t stop the trouble-making pair from getting drunk and married in Vegas.
“'Because if you’re looking to get this annulled, we consummated the fuck out of this marriage.’”



But to avoid steeling the spotlight during Carter and Sadie’s wedding preparations, Brandon and Zoe agree to keep things quiet—well about the marriage anyways. Everything else they do isn’t so silent.
“G-spots or G-forces, who cares when it feels this amazing?”


This is the second book in the Graves Brothers series, but it can be read as a standalone. Brandon’s brother Carter was adorable in the previous title so I was a little worried that Brandon could live up, but it turns out he’s just as entertaining and hot too. Though a no-strings-attached guy, Brandon’s head, hard-on, and soon heart are all in for Zoe as the pair trade snarky barbs, sexy innuendos, and stir up mischief that proves just how well suited they are for each other.
“I gasp as her fingers circle my shaft like a cock ring made of ice.”



I honestly thought they were closer to two peas in a pod than opposites attract when it came right down to it.
“‘I won’t crush what make him him, but I won’t let it drag him down, either.’”



And I didn’t think Brandon was the screw-up his family pegged him as. That award had to go to Sadie’s parents, who kept things on the edge as to what mishap these retirees would land themselves in next. Meanwhile, I side-eyed Cousin Ethan a few times. I think Grandma Gladys better keep an eye on him.

Told via Brandon and Zoe’s alternating first person POV, this is a funny and steamy tale. I had several laugh out loud moments.
“‘On a horror scale from Saw to The Great Pumpkin, we’re solidly in Charlie Brown territory,’”



Oldest brother and workaholic Axton is next in the series. I can’t wait to read Frisky Business, while also keeping my fingers crossed that there’s a book for Dani to come.

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1,627 reviews13 followers
August 21, 2021
Cute and crazy rom-com with two very strong leads, butting heads, of course
Zoe’s character is assertive, efficient and not squeamish, over all she is a female bada$$. Ms. Linwood has made her character an embalmer of all things! Zoe is also the Maid of Honor for Sadie’s wedding, her best friend (and employer). Sadie is marrying Carter, the youngest son of the wealthy Graves family. Apparently, in the book, STIFF COMPETITION we found out that Sadie and Carter are like oil and water so too are Zoe and Brandon Graves. However, after one drunken party and a dare, they find themselves married by a Las Vegas Elvis, which all seems like a dream until the license appears in the mail. Brandon is very much like Zoe is some ways. He likes pushing his limits on the stock car racing track or skiing through trees! Zoe is very much like that but doesn’t want to be center of attention which is exactly where Brandon likes to stay. Other than the proof to the contrary in the bedroom trashcan, can they get an annulment? Do they want one?
Through a comedy of errors, they all try to keep secrets from Sadie, Carter and “Grams Graves.” Oh yeah, Grams will help Brandon only if…This was a cute, funny romance. I don’t do this often, but I actually laughed out loud a couple time. **One scene sticks in my brain: envision a blizzard of snow, headlights appearing through the swirl and then multiple ATV’s coming out of the cloud of snow while Wagner’s “The Ride of the Valkyries” plays! Too awesome and funny. The Hookers saved the day!
Although you know how it will end, the ride there is so rewarding. I volunteered to review an ARC of this book.
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4,124 reviews26 followers
August 10, 2021
Driven Wild is the second book in The Graves Brothers series. This romcom is a well written opposites attract story with well-developed characters, undeniable chemistry, and plenty of steam.

I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
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979 reviews7 followers
August 10, 2021
This was a good read. The writing flowed well and I liked Brandon and Zoe together. There are mentions of characters from the first book, but you shouldn't have any problems following along. Even though Brandon and Zoe get married on a whim, it was clear from the start that they had some amazing chemistry. I got why Zoe would think that Brandon wouldn't be in to her, but I felt like she did judge him a little harshly. He never did anything while they were together to make her feel like he was interested in anyone else. Even though they agreed to keep the marriage a secret to not disrupt the wedding, it of course got out anyway. I did feel like they were judged way to harshly for that. Everyone acted like they were horrible people, but I felt like they had good intentions. Like from the first book, Sadie's parents were super annoying. They almost ruined their daughter's wedding, because they had to vlog their trip. It turns out okay, but I'm really not a fan of them. The ending was very sweet and I loved that Brandon and Zoe got their own HEA. I can't wait to find out what happens with Axton and Josie!
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced readers copy of this book.
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2,822 reviews19 followers
August 11, 2021
I absolutely loved this story! It was a fantastic read and I loved getting to see more of Zoe and Brandon and really getting to know them. They are the ones that have those crazy ideas that while fun, get you into trouble lol. I loved these two together. They get each other because they have similar personalities and so they have the same humor and fast wit and know that there is more under the surface. This story is the second book in the series but it can be read as a standalone. You do meet these characters in the first book and we do get to see Sadie and Carter in this one but they stand by themselves. I had a blast reading this one and I can't wait for the rest of the books in this series! I also hope a certain cousin gets a story as well (*coughEthancough*..... This was just a fun read for me and I am truly excited to see where the series goes.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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136 reviews6 followers
August 13, 2021
This is the love story of Zoe and Brandon. While it is the 2nd book in a series, I read it as a stand alone and didn’t have any problem with following the storyline. Zoe is a tomboy type girl who doesn’t think she’ll ever find love and Brandon is the typical playboy with girls throwing themselves at the hot race car driver. During a weekend in Vegas to celebrate their upcoming friend’s wedding, they end up drunkenly married. Can they keep their marriage a secret until after their friend’s wedding? Can they make their impromptu marriage work? I love the playful nature they have together, constantly challenging themselves to little competitions and just having fun together. And when they allow it, they have some seriously hot and steamy time together. This is a fun story and kept me wanting to read on and find out what happens next. I just loved the story so much that I went and got the first book to go back and read. Can’t wait for the next book in the series!
431 reviews2 followers
August 16, 2021
Zoe and Brandon are in Las Vegas at a pre- wedding weekend. Brandon's brother Carter is marrying Zoe's best friend Sadie. They end up having too much to drink and have Elvis marry them. They have a hot night but neither can remember it. They return home and have an entire week of festivities to plan and get through.The banter between these two is hysterical. They really aren't too sure about this surprise wedding but discovered that they have quite a few common interests. Brandon is a stock car racer and wants to open up a track.Zoe loves racing too and promises to help him. Brandon is trying to secure funds for the racetrack from his grandmother. His grandmother is very shrewd and not so easy to get to part with her money.I loved the characters. You enjoy the wedding as Zoe and Brandon explore their relationship. Extremely hot book which was very enjoyable.
1,534 reviews8 followers
August 16, 2021
Voluntary review of an advance read copy

Brandon and Zoe, love of cars and driving fast. The chemistry is there but Zoe never wanted to be a notch on his bedpost.

After a win on the track, talks of opening a track close to home, drinks and Vegas with a side of Elvis you know it never ends well. Zoe wakes the morning after with a smile on her face and Brandon next to her. She needs to leave to catch a plan and has that feeling she left something behind. Never did she think that something was her husband. Who ever said what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas……well not so in this case.

Brandon wakes the next morning and find the marriage license in his back pocket and finds the idea of being married to Zoe more appealing then he thought. Now all he needs to do is convenience her and the family.
1,286 reviews3 followers
August 11, 2021
This is the second book in the Graves Brothers series by Kim Linwood and I enjoyed it. Zoe's best friend is marrying Brandon's brother and the bachelorette and bachelor parties are in Vegas. Zoe has crushed on Brandon for years but has never thought it would go anywhere as Brandon definitely has a way with woman. She works for the family business and he is a race car driver and has the swagger that goes along with it. When they both end up getting drunk in Vegas you will never guess what happens.
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas but though not sure they will be able to keep this a secret. This was an enjoyable story. You will need to read it to find out what happens.

I voluntarily wrote this review from reading an advanced copy of this book.
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1,033 reviews4 followers
August 13, 2021
This book brings us Brandon Graves and Zoe. Zoe is in Las Vegas as she is the maid of honor to her best friend's Sadie's wedding. Brandon is the best man to his brother Carter's wedding. Zoe has had a major crush on Brandon for years, but he is a playboy at really takes nothing very seriously. After the wedding, Zoe and Brandon go racing, and the next thing that Zoe realizes is that she is in bed with Brandon. They agree to keep things on the down low, but as usual, secrets are not kept, and everyone judges them, which I don't really know why. Sadie's parents are horrible, and they just complicated things. Everything finally turns out ok for Brandon and Zoe, and they have a HEA. I did receive an arc for an honest review.
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446 reviews5 followers
August 15, 2021
I cannot tell you how long I have waited for Brandon and Zoe's book. Ugh!

I just love Kim's writing. This book made me chuckle out loud quite a few times and I was on an airplane. I will not apologize to my travel neighbor. LOL!

This book was just freaking fantastic. These two were just crazy together and it was great to see the other characters make appearances. And the sexy times....holy crapola were they smoking hot or what? Whew! (fans self).

This book is a total must read.

I need Axton's book and I am hoping it's going to be Josie. Because, like duh, these two were thrown together a few times and I know that Ax cannot be as boring as everyone makes him out to be. I cannot wait. PLEASE Kim, don't make me wait long.
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1,716 reviews5 followers
August 19, 2021
Brandon and Zoe are fire!

After a drunken night of fun in Vegas they end up married by Elvis. Zoe doesn’t remember and Brandon has to give her the heads up. And they also have to hide it from Sadie and Carter so they don’t ruin their wedding week. What forest seems like a marriage that won’t last turns into a marriage between two people that are way more compatible then anyone would have thought. But secrets come out and nothing seems to be going right so it will take everyone to come together to get Sadie and Carter married and keep the unlikely couple together. I truly enjoyed this book! It’s a roller coaster of laughs and debauchery and you cant help but love all these characters. I can’t wait for Axton and Josie!
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1,288 reviews30 followers
August 24, 2021
Brandon and Zoe are two of a kind, troublemakers, but they both balance each other out while also egging each other on to do something dumb. While these two seem like an odd couple, they actually work. She sees what he is capable of even if his family does not. I love how much fun these two have while still being there for their family. These two had a rough start but you can tell they are meant to be together.

This book was such a fun read and so good! I could not put this book down, I had to know what happened next. Zoe and Brandon have flaming hot chemistry. I highly recommend this book.

Received ARC in exchange for voluntary honest review
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2,310 reviews13 followers
August 14, 2021
This book delivered on the rom com idea so well. Brandon and Zoe were so fun to read about. They had me laughing so much. The chemistry and passion between them was so good. At times my heart went out for Brandon at times. He doesn't always feel worthy of love and feels he lets his family down at times. Zoe is a sp0it fire at times. She just wants to make sure everything goes off without a hitch for her best friend's wedding and that what has happened with Brandon and her does not interfere with the big day. This was a well written story. I love the HEA and can not wait for the next book in the series.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
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5,159 reviews22 followers
August 16, 2021
Although I haven't read the first book in the Graves Bros series by Kim Linwood, this book reads like a standalone. But since both books can be read for FREE with KU, I'll go back and read book one, Carter & Sadie's story. When the H/h of this book Zoe and Brandon find themselves married after a heated weekend in Vegas, what happens there is NOT going to stay there. This book is well paced, funny, steamy, and full of interfering family and friends. Overall a fun, fast, sassy, steamy read.
I received an ARC and this is my honest review.
1,787 reviews6 followers
August 17, 2021
I loved reading this book. It's the second in the series but can be read as a standalone.
Brandon and Zoe end up getting married by Elvis in Vegas and decide to keep it a secret as his brother and her best friend are getting married in a week.
They are brilliant together, constantly egging each other on and making bets but can they stay together after the wedding.
I loved how they were together but is attraction enough when he is a known playboy.
Full of drama and plenty of emotion but can they get their HEA. Loved the ending.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
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17 reviews
August 17, 2021
I received an ARC to review. This was the first I read in this series, even though it is not the first in the series. I loved all the twists and turns. The interplay between characters was very engaging. I really enjoyed how the book kept going after the first "easy ending" point where some authors would have finished. I didn't really enjoy some of Brandon's cocky attitudes in the beginning, but he grew up and grew on me a bit. I would definitely recommend this book to others looking for a fun romance to read.
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3,167 reviews10 followers
August 18, 2021
As fake or mistake marriages stories go, this one is interesting, entertaining and comical. Enjoyed the ins and outs, as this couple really try to make things work considering that they work together as an advantage, they have lots of common ground to build on. Their friend zone is challenged and exploration of their mutual attraction add a plethora of unexpected emotions as the secrecy risk add tension. Beguiling romantic comedy. I received a free copy of this book and voluntarily chose to read and leave a review.
852 reviews5 followers
August 11, 2021
Driven Wild can be read as a standalone but a series book is always more enjoyable when you’ve started from the beginning (the first book is good, too!). I really loved the offbeat characters of Brandon and Zoe. They were two peas in a pod but I wished we felt more emotions between them. I do look forward to the next brother’s book and hopefully we find out what was going on with their cousin, Ethan. This is a voluntary review of an advance reader copy.
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717 reviews
August 30, 2021
3&1/2 if I can.

The story was cute and romantic but a little drawn out. I thought Zoe & Brandon caught a little too much flak for what was a very reasonable thing to do. On the other hand, why did Zoe give SO much away about the secret to the bridesmaids when I thought the majority was supposed to be between them, Grams and Brandon's parents.
I received an ARC and am voluntarily leaving a review
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984 reviews8 followers
August 10, 2021
I am not sure about this book. I didn't hate it but didn't love it either. I have always loved this author but something was missing. We have these two that get married after a night in Vegas. Then don't remember it and some what do. Have to plan a wedding for her best friend. Just didn't see the spark between them. Seem slow to me. You need to read yourself you may love it.
2,936 reviews14 followers
August 11, 2021
It's wonderful to have a new read by Kim Linwood! Driven Wild is a sexy, entertaining, romantic comedy with highly likable characters. Brandon and Zoe have fantastic chemistry in this perfectly delightful, engaging romance. I loved it. Can't wait for Axton and Josie's story.

I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.
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10.7k reviews32 followers
August 10, 2021
ARC Review For honest review. This was a fantastic beautiful Romance. When Zoe Chandler and Brandon graves while in Vegas end up married, but as they try to figure out what happening between them and trying to keep there family and friends from finding out while her best friend and his brother getting married.
394 reviews11 followers
August 12, 2021
Absolutely friggin' loved it!!! The quick remarks and witty banter between Brandon and Zoe kept me engaged and made the time fly while reading this story. All the characters are well-developed and awesome. I can see a few new stories from this one! A very funny, sexy and emotional book. A must read!! I highly recommend it!!
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190 reviews
August 14, 2021
I really enjoyed reading this book. Brandon and Zoe are both rebels and live for the moment. They are a perfect match for each other. A drunken night in Vegas ends in an unexpected wedding with Elvis. Their crazy antics kept me laughing. Great read I would definitely recommend.

I voluntarily reviewed an arc of this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
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1,125 reviews28 followers
August 15, 2021
Well written, entertaining characters, humor and chemistry. A notorious playboy and a tomboy find what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay in Vegas. When you have too much to drink and end up married. Oh and try to keep it a secret from their family and friends. A fun read that I really enjoyed!
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1,729 reviews26 followers
August 16, 2021
Brandon and Zoe are a crazy pair absolutely tailor made for each other. No one really takes either of them seriously. Put them together and its even worse because of how competitive they are.That always gets them into trouble and one wild night takes things to a whole new level.
Definitely makes for interesting situations. This book was swoony, sexy, and funny!
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2,421 reviews11 followers
August 11, 2021
I received for an honest review

This book hooked me from the start I just couldn’t turn the page fast enough the characters I just couldn’t get enough of the story so fantastically well written a must read
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349 reviews1 follower
August 13, 2021
This was a great well written book! I enjoyed the story line. The banter between them was a fun part to read. It was a book that kept me interested. It was overall a good page turner that i would recommend.
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