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Driven #2
Fueled
Alternate cover edition of ASIN B00ESJ3S94
Book #2 of the Driven Trilogy
What happens when the one person you never expected suddenly happens to be the one you’ll fight the hardest to keep?
Colton stole my heart. He wasn't supposed to, and I sure as hell didn't want him to, but he crashed into my life, ignited feelings within me that I thought had died forever, and fueled a passion that I never knew could exist.
Rylee fell out of that damn storage closet and into my life. Now I don't think I'll ever be the same. She's seen glimpses of the darkness within me, and yet she's still here. Still fighting for me. She is without a doubt the saint, and I am most definitely the sinner.
How is it the one thing neither of us wanted—neither of us anticipated that fateful night—has us fighting so hard to keep?
He steals my breath, stops my heart, and brings me back to life again all in a split second of time. But how can I love a man who won't let me in? Who continually pushes me away to prevent me from seeing the damaged secrets in his past? My heart has fallen, but patience and forgiveness can only go so far.
How can I desire a woman who unnerves me, defies me, and forces me to see that in the deep, black abyss of my soul there's someone worthy of her love? A place and person I swore I'd never be again. Her selfless heart and sexy body deserve so much more than I'll ever be capable of giving her. I know I can't be what she needs, so why can't I just let her go?
We are driven by need and fueled with desire, but is that enough for us to crash into love?
Book #2 of the Driven Trilogy
What happens when the one person you never expected suddenly happens to be the one you’ll fight the hardest to keep?
Colton stole my heart. He wasn't supposed to, and I sure as hell didn't want him to, but he crashed into my life, ignited feelings within me that I thought had died forever, and fueled a passion that I never knew could exist.
Rylee fell out of that damn storage closet and into my life. Now I don't think I'll ever be the same. She's seen glimpses of the darkness within me, and yet she's still here. Still fighting for me. She is without a doubt the saint, and I am most definitely the sinner.
How is it the one thing neither of us wanted—neither of us anticipated that fateful night—has us fighting so hard to keep?
He steals my breath, stops my heart, and brings me back to life again all in a split second of time. But how can I love a man who won't let me in? Who continually pushes me away to prevent me from seeing the damaged secrets in his past? My heart has fallen, but patience and forgiveness can only go so far.
How can I desire a woman who unnerves me, defies me, and forces me to see that in the deep, black abyss of my soul there's someone worthy of her love? A place and person I swore I'd never be again. Her selfless heart and sexy body deserve so much more than I'll ever be capable of giving her. I know I can't be what she needs, so why can't I just let her go?
We are driven by need and fueled with desire, but is that enough for us to crash into love?
356 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 27, 2013
About the author
K. Bromberg
98 books19.2k followersNew York Times Bestselling author K. Bromberg writes contemporary romance novels that make you work to get your happily ever after. She likes to write strong heroines and damaged heroes, who we love to hate but can’t help but love.
Since publishing her first book on a whim in 2013, Kristy has sold over two million copies of her books across twenty different countries and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over thirty times.
A mom of three, Kristy finds the only thing harder than finishing the book she’s writing is navigating parenthood during the teenage years (send more wine!). She loves dogs, sports, a good book, and is an expert procrastinator. She lives in Southern California with her family.
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Completed Titles:
Series:
The Driven Series
Driven
Fueled
Crashed
Raced
Aced
The Player Duet
The Player
The Catch
Standalones
UnRaveled
Slow Burn
Sweet Ache
Hard Beat
Down Shift
Sweet Cheeks
Sweet Rivalry (novella)
Faking It
Then You Happened
Flirting with 40
Sweet Regret
Everyday Heroes Series
Cuffed
Combust
Cockpit
Control (novella)
Wicked Ways Duet
Resist
Reveal
The Play Hard Series
Hard to Handle
Hard to Hold
Hard to Score
Hard to Lose
Hard to Love
S.I.N. Series
Last Resort
On One Condition
Final Proposal
The Redemption Series
Until You
Full Throttle Series
Off the Grid
On The Edge
Over The Limit
Out of Control
Tangled Hearts Trilogy
Twisted Knight
Threaded Lies
Twined Fates
Since publishing her first book on a whim in 2013, Kristy has sold over two million copies of her books across twenty different countries and has landed on the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal Bestsellers lists over thirty times.
A mom of three, Kristy finds the only thing harder than finishing the book she’s writing is navigating parenthood during the teenage years (send more wine!). She loves dogs, sports, a good book, and is an expert procrastinator. She lives in Southern California with her family.
Social Media Links:
https://facebook.com/AuthorKBromberg
http://pinterest.com/KBrombergWrites/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/kbromberg13/
twitter: @KBrombergDriven
www.KBromberg.com
Completed Titles:
Series:
The Driven Series
Driven
Fueled
Crashed
Raced
Aced
The Player Duet
The Player
The Catch
Standalones
UnRaveled
Slow Burn
Sweet Ache
Hard Beat
Down Shift
Sweet Cheeks
Sweet Rivalry (novella)
Faking It
Then You Happened
Flirting with 40
Sweet Regret
Everyday Heroes Series
Cuffed
Combust
Cockpit
Control (novella)
Wicked Ways Duet
Resist
Reveal
The Play Hard Series
Hard to Handle
Hard to Hold
Hard to Score
Hard to Lose
Hard to Love
S.I.N. Series
Last Resort
On One Condition
Final Proposal
The Redemption Series
Until You
Full Throttle Series
Off the Grid
On The Edge
Over The Limit
Out of Control
Tangled Hearts Trilogy
Twisted Knight
Threaded Lies
Twined Fates
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August 10, 2013
Obviously, I'm biased....lol... Get ready for an emotional roller coaster that makes you love and hate and cheer and cringe... But more than anything, it makes you 'feel'....oh, and you will most definitely fall more in love with Rylee and Colton...and the boys.
August 13, 2016
Doesn't anyone have any original ideas anymore? Is it just me? I kept getting this sense of déjà vu like I read this all before but it's because I have...
I'm so sick of the damaged boy always being sexually abused (did anyone else think of Gideon Cross or was it just me?) or the fact that they communicate through song (maybe you thought of Remington Tate?) or it could have been the fact that he had a horrible mom who let him go hungry only to later be adopted by a wealthy couple (but I think it already happened to Christian Grey didn't it?).
At the end of the day this story was nothing more than a remix of a remix of an original.
I'm so sick of the damaged boy always being sexually abused (did anyone else think of Gideon Cross or was it just me?) or the fact that they communicate through song (maybe you thought of Remington Tate?) or it could have been the fact that he had a horrible mom who let him go hungry only to later be adopted by a wealthy couple (but I think it already happened to Christian Grey didn't it?).
At the end of the day this story was nothing more than a remix of a remix of an original.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 26, 2014
^^^ my Colton casting...
*** FULL REVIEW NOW POSTED *** 4.5 stars
I absolutely LOVED this book!!!! I was invested in the story from start to finish. My heart was racing, breaking, melting... I was feeling everything!!!
I love Colton. I love Rylee. I love this series. I'm hooked and I can't wait for more!!!
This book captured my heart from the very first page and I was so impressed with the direction that the storyline went in. Honestly, after the huge cliffhanger that the last book left off, I was a little wary because it opened up the potential for the characters to go down a very frustrating path but they basically just turned it right around in a way that made me have so much respect for them both.
Mistakes were made and there was a lot of heartache but throughout it all, you could always feel how strongly they felt for each other and how badly they were trying to make things work.
Even though I really liked Driven, it was a bit of a bumpy road for me at first, but I was really blown away by Fueled. It was a very strong book. The story line was captivating and I did not want to put it down!
Please note that this is the second book in this trilogy and it directly continues the story from the first book. I'm not going to talk about the plot here but I'll just say that this book starts off right where the last one ended but this time, we got to see that devastating scene from Colton's perspective. We got a glimpse into the memories that were haunting him -- "Memories so horrid he vomits with the reappearance of them." -- and my God where they ever heart breaking.
Spiderman. Batman. Superman. Ironman.
I love love love Colton, but before I talk about him, I want to take a minute to focus on Rylee because she's honestly now one of my favorite book heroines. She was both kind hearted, deeply understanding and incredibly selfless while still remaining a strong woman who wasn't going to be pushed around by anyone. She set her boundaries and held to them. I totally would want to be friends with her. I loved the way she thought and just generally really respected the decisions she made.
"You know you can talk to me… I won't judge or try to fix you, but sometimes just getting it out, getting rid of the hate or shame or whatever is eating you makes it a tad bit more bearable."
Now... about Colton... this guy was a book hero after my own heart. A gorgeous, tortured Alpha bad boy race car driver with a dark past, a reckless side to him, and also a huge heart who was falling in love for the first time in his life. GAHHH!! I LOVED HIM!!! His back story just tore me up and I could see how strong the demons he was fighting were. My heart really went out to him.
"If you look past the gorgeously rough exterior… there's a scared little boy inside that's afraid of love… he's afraid to love someone because he knows that they'll leave..."
The chemistry between Colton and Rylee was just off-the-charts HOT and their connection was so intense. I swear I spent a good portion of this book just sitting there fanning myself...
"Anticipation… Tonight, Rylee, I want you thinking about me all night long. More specifically everything I plan on doing to you later when I have you alone… Where my tongue is going to lick. Where my fingers are going to grip. Where my mouth is going to taste. Where my cock is going to stroke. How my body is going to worship every incredible inch of yours."
But while sex scenes were scorching but my favorite part was honestly seeing them open up to each other. Their relationship wasn't always on a smooth path but they both were trying. They went through lot of ups and downs but everything that happened really made sense for the story -- I even found the times when there were miscommunication bearable because I felt like I could understand where they were both coming from at all times. I can't tell you how important this element is to me as a reader. It's the number one thing I look for in a story and even though it sometimes broke my heart, I really enjoyed the journey.
"I know we've made a mess of this, Ry, but we can figure this out… We can get us right."
Ohhh and one more gorgeous side to the story was Colton and the kids that Rylee worked with. There's something unbelievably endearing about a bad boy who is amazing with children but when you add in the fact that that bad boy could also identify with the traumatic pasts that these kids had, it just was emotional overload for me. These scenes brought tears to my eyes more than once.
"Any guy that makes you cry isn't worth it."
"Maybe if he makes me cry it's because he IS worth it."
All in all, I really felt this whole story -- I felt the pain, the love, the heart break, and the healing. The last quarter of the book was intense. Suuuuuper intense. There was a lot of drama and yes, the ending was a big cliffhanger. But interestingly, this one didn't bother me too much because it wasn't a relationship cliffhanger. So, even though I'm dying to read the next book and find out what happens next, I'm also ok and really loved the way the whole ending of this book came together.
"Time stands still and it feels like we're the only two people in the world. Just a damaged boy and a selfless girl."
Overall, I was so impressed with this book. It kept me connected to the characters the whole way through and I was glued to the page from start to finish. I highly recommend checking this series out! It's fun, addictive, heart felt, emotional... it's got it all!! And best of all -- it has Colton Donavan ;)
I want her to own me.
Every fucking piece of me.
Game over baby.
She's my motherfucking checkered flag.
Rating: 4.5+ stars
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July 27, 2015
5+++++ Spiderman. Batman. Superman. Ironman. Superhero stars.
What a whirlwind, I read last night till 2am bear in mind I worked till 7pm yesterday too but Colton Donovan is a hero that I just couldn't stand to NOT read any longer. Especially come the 70% I was hooked line and sinker into where it was going. If you EVER read my reviews and recommendations listen here, READ these books they are MASTERPIECES.
Fueled starts up as Driven finishes and in this instalment they are blanketing themselves in each other, and entwining who they are within each other. It is a ROLLARCOASTER OF EMOTIONS. I couldn't breathe, I Loved them, hated them, loved Ace, Hated him, was pissed at Rylee, then Felt for her. But in the end I just loved them both just be prepared for the emotions in this one, it takes root in your heart but in a very good way that's all I'm saying.
Rylee
What I love about Ryle's is how she doesn't take any bullshit from ANYONE including Ace and how he handles his feelings. But ultimately how she handles the mammoth of attraction and jealousy that comes with him. Yet she knows how to be handled, and won't let others TREAT HER with anything but respect even though she has deep feelings for Colton SHE WILL NOT BE CRUMBLED.
I love how they balance each other and this story is as much about Rylee as it is about Colton Fucking Donovan. Yet he needs care and unconditional love. I just want-ed to hug him and make it all better, as here we have a boy as much as a MAN, an undercurrent plot that continued to pull at my heart in EVERYWAY
A SUPERHERO that is Colton Donovan
I CANNOT put into words how I feel like he has cemented himself and his Rylee into my heart because all in all I AM IN LOVE with them both. I think for the first time I truly love both of these characters, but especially Colton. He is a No 1 hero in sooo many ways, I think these sentences and picture pretty much sums up the kind of man he is.
I'd say ultimately Ace's vulnerability shines through on this one and you see into his heart and the depth of his soul; that as a reader you want to just grab hold of the pages and feel it ALL right along with him, and hold Rylee's hand to keep strong and keep going.
Onto Crashed>>>>> That. Is. All
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What a whirlwind, I read last night till 2am bear in mind I worked till 7pm yesterday too but Colton Donovan is a hero that I just couldn't stand to NOT read any longer. Especially come the 70% I was hooked line and sinker into where it was going. If you EVER read my reviews and recommendations listen here, READ these books they are MASTERPIECES.
Fueled starts up as Driven finishes and in this instalment they are blanketing themselves in each other, and entwining who they are within each other. It is a ROLLARCOASTER OF EMOTIONS. I couldn't breathe, I Loved them, hated them, loved Ace, Hated him, was pissed at Rylee, then Felt for her. But in the end I just loved them both just be prepared for the emotions in this one, it takes root in your heart but in a very good way that's all I'm saying.
Rylee
What I love about Ryle's is how she doesn't take any bullshit from ANYONE including Ace and how he handles his feelings. But ultimately how she handles the mammoth of attraction and jealousy that comes with him. Yet she knows how to be handled, and won't let others TREAT HER with anything but respect even though she has deep feelings for Colton SHE WILL NOT BE CRUMBLED.
I love how they balance each other and this story is as much about Rylee as it is about Colton Fucking Donovan. Yet he needs care and unconditional love. I just want-ed to hug him and make it all better, as here we have a boy as much as a MAN, an undercurrent plot that continued to pull at my heart in EVERYWAY
A SUPERHERO that is Colton Donovan
I CANNOT put into words how I feel like he has cemented himself and his Rylee into my heart because all in all I AM IN LOVE with them both. I think for the first time I truly love both of these characters, but especially Colton. He is a No 1 hero in sooo many ways, I think these sentences and picture pretty much sums up the kind of man he is.
A hero that needs love
A hero that needs to feel valued.
A hero that needs to feel cherished.
A hero needs to know that he's not alone.
A hero that needs to feel safe.
A hero that needs more than predictability.
I'd say ultimately Ace's vulnerability shines through on this one and you see into his heart and the depth of his soul; that as a reader you want to just grab hold of the pages and feel it ALL right along with him, and hold Rylee's hand to keep strong and keep going.
Onto Crashed>>>>> That. Is. All
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August 27, 2018
5 not-broken-but-bent-stars
Sweet Christ. Ladies, get out some tissues and a clean pair of panties because Colton-Mother-Fucking-Donovan is here. And not only is he still pure heat, but his broken is showing.
K. Bromberg delivers an amazing follow up to Driven. Colton is still our favorite bad-boy playboy that is every bit alpha-male but we get to see a glimpse into his early years and the events that shaped his life.
This book took my emotions and just destroyed them. I was fanning myself one moment and then curled up in a ball in the next. Colton has wormed his way into my heart. I race him, I race the ever-loving-shit out of him.
As Colton and Rylee navigate through their relationship, one thing keeps coming back to haunt Rylee - the idea that this is all just a simple arrangement, something that has an expiration date. But her heart already belongs to the man that doesn't believe that anything good can ever come of those three words.
But as Rylee works her way into his system with that damn Voodoo Pussy, it stirs up memories that he has forced down for years. Parts of his life that he has never shared with anyone. The things that were done to him and the things he was forced to do.
We get to see so many different sides to Colton that were hidden from view before. But the part that breaks my heart is the insight into the broken boy. His flashes back to his childhood and his fear of what would come if that is exposed brought me to my knees. With every memory, my heart broke a little bit more for Colton.
This has to be one of the best follow up novels that I have read in a while. Sometimes the middle book can become just a method to pave the way to the conclusion. That is not the case with Fueled. The story went so far beyond just the steamy sheets scenes that we all loved. I had not expected when I came across Driven back in May to find a story that I was going to crave. It was such a pleasant surprise discovering this series and with each book it just keeps getting better.
But there is one tiny little issue, one little flaw in the perfection that is Fueled. The ending.
This was not a standard cliffhanger, this was the mother of all cliffhangers. And although I highly respect that Crashed won't have a release date until it is a firm date, that won't stop me from my begging and pleading like a petulant child for it now.
For some, knowing that there is a cliffhanger is the reason for waiting for the last book to come out. Although I would love to have the willpower to do this, after sinking my teeth into Driven, there is no way I could have waited to start Fueled. Don't wait to experience this series, we may get left with red swollen eyes from crying, but deep down we know that that their journey just has to lead to a HEA eventually. The road may be paved in painful moments but it will happen.
Oh, yeah - one last little message to A.C.E:
Sweet Christ. Ladies, get out some tissues and a clean pair of panties because Colton-Mother-Fucking-Donovan is here. And not only is he still pure heat, but his broken is showing.
K. Bromberg delivers an amazing follow up to Driven. Colton is still our favorite bad-boy playboy that is every bit alpha-male but we get to see a glimpse into his early years and the events that shaped his life.
Pleasure to bury the pain.
This book took my emotions and just destroyed them. I was fanning myself one moment and then curled up in a ball in the next. Colton has wormed his way into my heart. I race him, I race the ever-loving-shit out of him.
As Colton and Rylee navigate through their relationship, one thing keeps coming back to haunt Rylee - the idea that this is all just a simple arrangement, something that has an expiration date. But her heart already belongs to the man that doesn't believe that anything good can ever come of those three words.
But as Rylee works her way into his system with that damn Voodoo Pussy, it stirs up memories that he has forced down for years. Parts of his life that he has never shared with anyone. The things that were done to him and the things he was forced to do.
“I’ve never let someone this far in because that means secrets are shared and pasts are discovered. And because it means you need. I’ve only ever needed myself – needing others only results in pain. In abandonment. In unspeakable horror. And yet, I need Rylee right now.”
We get to see so many different sides to Colton that were hidden from view before. But the part that breaks my heart is the insight into the broken boy. His flashes back to his childhood and his fear of what would come if that is exposed brought me to my knees. With every memory, my heart broke a little bit more for Colton.
“Spiderman. Batman. Superman. Ironman.”
This has to be one of the best follow up novels that I have read in a while. Sometimes the middle book can become just a method to pave the way to the conclusion. That is not the case with Fueled. The story went so far beyond just the steamy sheets scenes that we all loved. I had not expected when I came across Driven back in May to find a story that I was going to crave. It was such a pleasant surprise discovering this series and with each book it just keeps getting better.
But there is one tiny little issue, one little flaw in the perfection that is Fueled. The ending.
This was not a standard cliffhanger, this was the mother of all cliffhangers. And although I highly respect that Crashed won't have a release date until it is a firm date, that won't stop me from my begging and pleading like a petulant child for it now.
For some, knowing that there is a cliffhanger is the reason for waiting for the last book to come out. Although I would love to have the willpower to do this, after sinking my teeth into Driven, there is no way I could have waited to start Fueled. Don't wait to experience this series, we may get left with red swollen eyes from crying, but deep down we know that that their journey just has to lead to a HEA eventually. The road may be paved in painful moments but it will happen.
Oh, yeah - one last little message to A.C.E:
November 19, 2022
This relationship is definitely toxic and it’s sad because Ryle was a pretty good female mc in this book.
She’s very kind and the way she treats the children and takes care of them is very sweet but I think that Colton misuses her nice behavior to get away with things.
Colton is very very toxic. I’m really sorry for what happened to him in his past when he was a child. No one deserves that.
Yet only I know that not Ryle. So when Colton says certain things and reacts to her, she doesn’t know why and thinks it’s her.
This ruined the relationship and made it even more toxic especially since they broke up every second chapter.
They are fighting constantly so idk why they are continuing this relationship.
Also, for some reason almost every chapter ends with them having sex. It gets repetitive.
There are some scenes though that I do not think are okay so here are some quotes:
“It was just a Kiss” - Colton (when Ryle found out he kissed another girl)
Them full on fighting and then he just kisses her even-though they were broken up:
“And then before I can even process what he’s doing, Colton’s mouth crashes against mine. It takes me a moment to react, and I’m so angry—so furious with him—that I buck against his hold and tear my mouth from his.
From the taste I crave but the man I hate.
“You want rough, Rylee?” he asks, my head not comprehending his words but my body reacting instantly. “I’ll give you rough!”
And from one beat to the next, Colton’s mouth crushes down on mine”
She’s very kind and the way she treats the children and takes care of them is very sweet but I think that Colton misuses her nice behavior to get away with things.
Colton is very very toxic. I’m really sorry for what happened to him in his past when he was a child. No one deserves that.
Yet only I know that not Ryle. So when Colton says certain things and reacts to her, she doesn’t know why and thinks it’s her.
This ruined the relationship and made it even more toxic especially since they broke up every second chapter.
They are fighting constantly so idk why they are continuing this relationship.
Also, for some reason almost every chapter ends with them having sex. It gets repetitive.
There are some scenes though that I do not think are okay so here are some quotes:
“It was just a Kiss” - Colton (when Ryle found out he kissed another girl)
Them full on fighting and then he just kisses her even-though they were broken up:
“And then before I can even process what he’s doing, Colton’s mouth crashes against mine. It takes me a moment to react, and I’m so angry—so furious with him—that I buck against his hold and tear my mouth from his.
From the taste I crave but the man I hate.
“You want rough, Rylee?” he asks, my head not comprehending his words but my body reacting instantly. “I’ll give you rough!”
And from one beat to the next, Colton’s mouth crushes down on mine”
January 1, 2015
4,5 “Race You” Stars.
In this second installment Rylee and Colton have a LOT to figure out after how things ended on the first book. They know their relationship isn’t usual in any way, but they can’t be away from each other. In this book their pasts and Colton’s ghosts keep getting in the way and when their feelings crash and they aren’t capable of hiding them anymore, they’ll know the fight is just getting harder. What neither of them expected it that the biggest fight of all, would be Colton himself.
This book was an angsty emotional-rollercoaster. In every five minutes that all seemed to good to be true… it was. The we would have drama, drama, drama. And well, lots of sex.
This second installment was WAY better than the first and although not perfect (there was some unnecessary drama trough it), it was a great, raw and emotional reading. The writing was great, additive, and I couldn’t put this book down until I’ve finished it. I seriously don’t understand why it take so much time to read this.
Rating: 4,5 Stars
Characters Development: I liked Rylee before, but she seriously had me in this one. She is fierce. She is strong and she fights like hell for Colton and she didn’t give up, even when it seemed he was broken behind repair. And Colton, how can we not love the broken man who is clearly out of his zone of comfort? It was nice to finally see him trying to destroy some of its all, and although it’s pretty clear he loves Rylee, he still have a lot to do.
Steam: Hot.
Sensible Subjects:
Love Triangle:
Cheating:
HEA:
In this second installment Rylee and Colton have a LOT to figure out after how things ended on the first book. They know their relationship isn’t usual in any way, but they can’t be away from each other. In this book their pasts and Colton’s ghosts keep getting in the way and when their feelings crash and they aren’t capable of hiding them anymore, they’ll know the fight is just getting harder. What neither of them expected it that the biggest fight of all, would be Colton himself.
This book was an angsty emotional-rollercoaster. In every five minutes that all seemed to good to be true… it was. The we would have drama, drama, drama. And well, lots of sex.
This second installment was WAY better than the first and although not perfect (there was some unnecessary drama trough it), it was a great, raw and emotional reading. The writing was great, additive, and I couldn’t put this book down until I’ve finished it. I seriously don’t understand why it take so much time to read this.
Rating: 4,5 Stars
Characters Development: I liked Rylee before, but she seriously had me in this one. She is fierce. She is strong and she fights like hell for Colton and she didn’t give up, even when it seemed he was broken behind repair. And Colton, how can we not love the broken man who is clearly out of his zone of comfort? It was nice to finally see him trying to destroy some of its all, and although it’s pretty clear he loves Rylee, he still have a lot to do.
Steam: Hot.
Sensible Subjects:
Love Triangle:
Cheating:
HEA:
January 15, 2016
I'm happy to say it got better.
All the drama, angst and whiplash inducing back and forth reminds me a lot of the Tristan&Danika series by R.K. Lilley. I approve. It's still like watching a car crash in slow motion...both figuratively and literally, but I'll be damned if this isn't addictive as hell.
All the drama, angst and whiplash inducing back and forth reminds me a lot of the Tristan&Danika series by R.K. Lilley. I approve. It's still like watching a car crash in slow motion...both figuratively and literally, but I'll be damned if this isn't addictive as hell.
September 6, 2013
OMG what a f*cking roller coaster! OK now im definitely certain that our dear author is trying to give me a freaking heart attack! I have never sweated so much over a freaking book in my entire life!
I knew while waiting for this book to come out that a shit loads of drama was waiting for us but I never knew how much drama! holly crap to say this book has not disappointed me at all is freaking understatement. Honestly Miss.Bromberg good job and I officially forgive you for making me wait :D
Anyway this time round (hearing of the cliffhanger that was waiting for me at the end) I decided to wise up and not surfer like I did the first time round while I was waiting for this book. And seeing as how the book was going already when I hit 70% of it? I decided to stop reading at 94% (chapter forty) just because I did not want to be like everyone that is now umpatiently waiting for the next book who does not even have a release date to come out. So yes perhaps I don't know what the cliffhanger is this time around but knowing Colton and Rylee? I know is not pretty so I am going to wait until the release of the next book before I finish this one! Hehehe K..Bromberg I got you this time! YES!!!
MY PREVIOUS THOUGHTS>>>>
After all the reviews I have read about the first book and seeing the date for the second book, why did I decide to go a head and read the first book. Holy mother of cliff hanger! I feel like crying, I need the second book nowwww like seriously.
Man stupid Colton I just want reach in and smack him, stupid idiot
I knew while waiting for this book to come out that a shit loads of drama was waiting for us but I never knew how much drama! holly crap to say this book has not disappointed me at all is freaking understatement. Honestly Miss.Bromberg good job and I officially forgive you for making me wait :D
Anyway this time round (hearing of the cliffhanger that was waiting for me at the end) I decided to wise up and not surfer like I did the first time round while I was waiting for this book. And seeing as how the book was going already when I hit 70% of it? I decided to stop reading at 94% (chapter forty) just because I did not want to be like everyone that is now umpatiently waiting for the next book who does not even have a release date to come out. So yes perhaps I don't know what the cliffhanger is this time around but knowing Colton and Rylee? I know is not pretty so I am going to wait until the release of the next book before I finish this one! Hehehe K..Bromberg I got you this time! YES!!!
MY PREVIOUS THOUGHTS>>>>
After all the reviews I have read about the first book and seeing the date for the second book, why did I decide to go a head and read the first book. Holy mother of cliff hanger! I feel like crying, I need the second book nowwww like seriously.
Man stupid Colton I just want reach in and smack him, stupid idiot
September 18, 2013
3.75 SWEET FUCKING JESUS STARS!!!!!
I went through A LOT of emotions while reading this book, and I still don’t really know how I feel about it. This is my emotional progression:
The prologue ripped me open!!! Spiderman. Batman. Superman. Ironman.
The sex was bomb-tastic!!
VOODOO PUSSY!!!!! LMAO!!!!
I hate you, Tawny!!!!!
So much of this:
Fight for yourself, Rylee! I want and I hate and more than anything, I feel.
Colton!!! Stop treating her like shit or I’m going to kill you!!!!
Rylee and Colton, you need to stop acting like children!!!!
Ugh! The ending!
I REALLY liked the characters.
I REALLY liked the writing.
I LOVED Colton’s POV!!
I just wish she would have gone a different route with the story line.
Colton’s childhood was so sad and traumatic and heart-breaking, and that’s the part of the story that I liked. Who knew that three little words that mean so much good could actually be evil in someone’s eyes.
There are some 5-star moments in this book, but it just wasn’t enough to carry it, and then the author would take the story to this asinine place. I was pulled back and forth between 5 and 3 star moments the whole book.
I was skimming the ending. Yes, I understand this is a trilogy, but when the reader knows that you’re dragging it out BECAUSE it’s a trilogy…..not good.
I haven’t decided if I’ll read the third book yet. Maybe once I’ve gotten some distance from this one, I’ll be in a better frame of mind.
THANKS FOR THE BUDDY READ RAE, AMY, AND JANEY!!!!
My Colton:
My Rylee:
I went through A LOT of emotions while reading this book, and I still don’t really know how I feel about it. This is my emotional progression:
The prologue ripped me open!!! Spiderman. Batman. Superman. Ironman.
The sex was bomb-tastic!!
VOODOO PUSSY!!!!! LMAO!!!!
I hate you, Tawny!!!!!
So much of this:
Fight for yourself, Rylee! I want and I hate and more than anything, I feel.
Colton!!! Stop treating her like shit or I’m going to kill you!!!!
Rylee and Colton, you need to stop acting like children!!!!
Ugh! The ending!
I REALLY liked the characters.
I REALLY liked the writing.
I LOVED Colton’s POV!!
I just wish she would have gone a different route with the story line.
Colton’s childhood was so sad and traumatic and heart-breaking, and that’s the part of the story that I liked. Who knew that three little words that mean so much good could actually be evil in someone’s eyes.
There are some 5-star moments in this book, but it just wasn’t enough to carry it, and then the author would take the story to this asinine place. I was pulled back and forth between 5 and 3 star moments the whole book.
I was skimming the ending. Yes, I understand this is a trilogy, but when the reader knows that you’re dragging it out BECAUSE it’s a trilogy…..not good.
I haven’t decided if I’ll read the third book yet. Maybe once I’ve gotten some distance from this one, I’ll be in a better frame of mind.
THANKS FOR THE BUDDY READ RAE, AMY, AND JANEY!!!!
My Colton:
My Rylee:
January 26, 2022
“Pasiunea” am așteptat să apară cu nerăbdare. Eram curioasă să descopăr cum va evolua povestea dintre Rylee și Colton.
Nu am fost dezamăgită. O poveste cu suișuri și coborâșuri, plină de emoție și tensiune, de lacrimi și bucurie.
K. Bromberg a reușit să îmi capteze interesul, să mă țină cu respirația tăiată pe tot parcursul lecturii.
Să observi aceste două suflete rănite trezindu-se la viață, plini de neîncredere, ușor de rănit și care încercă să se protejeze de a fi răniți din nou este o adevărată provocare.
Colton și Rylee merg cu pasul racului: un pas înainte și doi înapoi. Firi pasionale și mândre, cei doi se rănesc unul pe altul la sânge, pasiunea din jurul lor creând o atmosferă explozivă.
Pe plan emoțional, sentimentele lui Rylee ies la iveală aproape fără să-și dea seama.
Cine ar fi crezut că un “te iubesc” poate provoca o ruptură? O rană atât de adâncă încât riscă să nu se mai vindece niciodată?
Eu,personal, nu aș fi crezut că așa ceva este posibil, dar acest cuplu mi-a demonstrat că orice este posibil.
Se rănesc, se calmează și se iubesc. Un amalgam de emoții ce se cere explorat, care le pune inimile pe jar și sufletele la încercare. Relația lor are de purtat o bătălie cu adevărat dificilă înainte de a găsi un drum mai lin.
O poveste pe care o simți la intensitate maximă! Pe care o savurezi și pe care nu o poți lăsa din mână!
Cu un final care te lasă să-ți rozi unghiile de nerăbdare în așteptarea volumului următor al seriei.
Un singur lucru m-a dezamăgit. Lipsa unei corectări reale a cărții. În continuare am avut parte de cuvinte lipsă, dublări de cuvinte și fraze și exprimări ciudate… mai ales în a doua jumătate a cărții. Mă așteptam ca editura să țină cont de părerile cititorilor și de observațiile acestora după apariția primului volum… nu s-a întâmplat….
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Nu am fost dezamăgită. O poveste cu suișuri și coborâșuri, plină de emoție și tensiune, de lacrimi și bucurie.
K. Bromberg a reușit să îmi capteze interesul, să mă țină cu respirația tăiată pe tot parcursul lecturii.
Să observi aceste două suflete rănite trezindu-se la viață, plini de neîncredere, ușor de rănit și care încercă să se protejeze de a fi răniți din nou este o adevărată provocare.
Colton și Rylee merg cu pasul racului: un pas înainte și doi înapoi. Firi pasionale și mândre, cei doi se rănesc unul pe altul la sânge, pasiunea din jurul lor creând o atmosferă explozivă.
Pe plan emoțional, sentimentele lui Rylee ies la iveală aproape fără să-și dea seama.
Cine ar fi crezut că un “te iubesc” poate provoca o ruptură? O rană atât de adâncă încât riscă să nu se mai vindece niciodată?
Eu,personal, nu aș fi crezut că așa ceva este posibil, dar acest cuplu mi-a demonstrat că orice este posibil.
Se rănesc, se calmează și se iubesc. Un amalgam de emoții ce se cere explorat, care le pune inimile pe jar și sufletele la încercare. Relația lor are de purtat o bătălie cu adevărat dificilă înainte de a găsi un drum mai lin.
O poveste pe care o simți la intensitate maximă! Pe care o savurezi și pe care nu o poți lăsa din mână!
Cu un final care te lasă să-ți rozi unghiile de nerăbdare în așteptarea volumului următor al seriei.
Un singur lucru m-a dezamăgit. Lipsa unei corectări reale a cărții. În continuare am avut parte de cuvinte lipsă, dublări de cuvinte și fraze și exprimări ciudate… mai ales în a doua jumătate a cărții. Mă așteptam ca editura să țină cont de părerile cititorilor și de observațiile acestora după apariția primului volum… nu s-a întâmplat….
Impresiile mele despre serie aici:
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October 4, 2018
OMG what have I just read, Kristy Bromberg has hit it out the ball park...review to follow on release....I still can't believe it...so bloody good and so emotional...be prepared....but it is sooooooooooooo good!! Did I say it was good??? I freaking loved loved loved it!!!!
REVIEW!!!!!!!
Fueled – Kristy Bromberg
5 – emotional and amazeballs stars!!
“Spiderman. Batman. Superman. Ironman.”
K Bromberg has ruined super heroes for me now. I am never, ever going be able to watch these films or cartoons with my kids again without thinking about Colton Donavan. By the way “I race you Colton Donavan.” I loved him in Driven and I absolutely adore him now….not so much the author, after what she has just put me through!! (she knows I am kidding!!) Seriously though, this book is emotional, very very emotional, I have cried at books before, but this book sent me over the edge so many times. I was convinced I was all cried out and then I would sit back and reflect and the tears would fall all over again.
This book starts with a Prologue that just pulls you in and it is one that starts that emotional rollercoaster from the very beginning, you remember how Driven finished?? Colton chucking Rylee out after saying some very hateful words, well this prologue is recounting the dream that Colton had, that led up to those events and they are not pretty and from Colton’s POV.
“She pushes me.
Unmans me.
Consumes me.
Scares the ever loving shit out of me.”
Colton is scared and extremely frightened, the feelings that he has for Rylee are exceptionally alien to him, it has been drilled into him from a young age that only his mother can “love him”, he associates love as a bad thing, in fact a very bad thing and it is something that he feels is a poison to those on the giving and receiving end. This is why he has his “agreements”, if love isn’t involved, there cannot be any poison, he will be safe. As his back story is told through this book it is truly heart breaking, his mother (well a very loose term for such an evil piece of shit), I just wanted to teleport into the kindle and murder her with my bare hands, yes she is THAT BAD!!!
“Good little boys don’t cry if they love their mommies.”
It goes a long way in explaining why Colton is the way he is. I thank the lord that he managed to get away and stumble onto the Westin’s doorstep at the ripe old age of 8, what that child had gone through beggars belief and you cannot help but be moved and emotionally invested. Your heart breaks for him, especially if you are a mother, in fact I bet even if you are the most cold hearted of people, his story will touch you in places you never knew existed.
This book is written in dual POV’s which I love, we get to see both Rylee and Colton’s thoughts and feelings. Colton is his usually dominating, alpha self, humorous as ever but as explained above, we see his emotional side, vulnerable side and he really evolves in this book. Whether he wanted to or not Rylee has irrevocably changed him and despite his thinking that he can revert to his old ways when the going gets his tough, he is appalled when he realises that he cannot go back.
“She must have a voodoo pussy or something. Reeling me up and snagging me in her hooks without realizing it.”
“You know, a couple of months ago, I might have answered you differently. But since you fell out of the damn storage closet, nothing has been the same.” He pauses momentarily as he struggles to find his next words, his fingertip trailing down the bare line of my spine. “No one’s mattered before. Ever. But you? F**k, somehow you changed that. You matter.”
Rylee is her usual selfless self in this book, she still has her own issues to contend with as well as Colton’s. It is difficult for her in this book and I did really feel for her at times. I also wanted to slap her so bad in parts, for someone so in the know with regards to broken souls I thought that she could have handled certain things differently, I just wanted to go up to her and say “communicate” for god’s sake “communicate.” I understood her reasoning, she wanted to protect herself, but she was putting herself through needless pain and suffering as well as my poor Colton…yes he is mine so hands off y’all!! She has major insecurity issues in this book, Colton is always surrounded by a bevvy of beauties and she finds it hard to see why Colton wants and needs her. Colton really shines here and always manages to say the right things at the right time. For someone who doesn’t do relationships, he is beginning to learn.
“I want you to see what I see. I want you to see how sexy and desirable and f**king hot you are”, he whispers against the bare skin of my shoulder. “I want you to see what you do to me. How you – in this body that is beautiful inside and out – cause me to come undone. Can unravel me”… “Can reduce me to nothing and build me up all at the same time.”…
I highlighted the hell out of this book, there is so much I could add but I don’t want to spoil it for you all. This is a book about their relationship, there are lots of ups and downs, misunderstandings, extremely hot sex but is a journey of discovery for both of them. It is beautiful, it is ugly, it will make you laugh, it will make you cry but it is honest. It is beautifully written, extremely addictive, I could not put it down. I can’t put into words how much I enjoyed this book, although I was emotionally spent by the end, I loved it, I savoured it and I will definitely be reading it again.
“We’re not broken, baby… we’re just bent. And bent’s okay. Bent means we are just figuring things out.”
The end…is the end…I was mortified when I read those two little words…don’t ask for clues…I will not say…but all I will add is that I need book 3 NOW!! I seriously cannot wait for book 3…I need book 3. If K Bromberg needs Beta’s I’m there…anything to get this baby sooner rather than later. I have loved this series and Fueled only fuels your appetite for more. K Bromberg has managed to pull me into Colton and Rylee’s little bubble and I do not want to leave.
A few of my favourite quotes that do not give too much away, just humour, sense and more humour!
“Roses are red. Lemons are sour. If you open your legs, I’ll be there in an hour.”
“I think he finally found his lifeline.”
“You can bet your ass that’s one chequered flag I’m definitely claiming.”
Totally adore this book, cannot recommend it highly enough, if you haven’t read Driven you need to before starting Fueled, they are a series.
K Bromberg, all I can say is that you have hit it out the ball park with this one. Absolutely brilliant…I have cried whilst writing this review soooo many times. I am emotionally exhausted, but what a ride. You have left me with thoughts and feelings that will never go away and that is very hard to do. High five to you!! I love you and hate you at this moment in time. But it is all good!!
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REVIEW!!!!!!!
Fueled – Kristy Bromberg
5 – emotional and amazeballs stars!!
“Spiderman. Batman. Superman. Ironman.”
K Bromberg has ruined super heroes for me now. I am never, ever going be able to watch these films or cartoons with my kids again without thinking about Colton Donavan. By the way “I race you Colton Donavan.” I loved him in Driven and I absolutely adore him now….not so much the author, after what she has just put me through!! (she knows I am kidding!!) Seriously though, this book is emotional, very very emotional, I have cried at books before, but this book sent me over the edge so many times. I was convinced I was all cried out and then I would sit back and reflect and the tears would fall all over again.
This book starts with a Prologue that just pulls you in and it is one that starts that emotional rollercoaster from the very beginning, you remember how Driven finished?? Colton chucking Rylee out after saying some very hateful words, well this prologue is recounting the dream that Colton had, that led up to those events and they are not pretty and from Colton’s POV.
“She pushes me.
Unmans me.
Consumes me.
Scares the ever loving shit out of me.”
Colton is scared and extremely frightened, the feelings that he has for Rylee are exceptionally alien to him, it has been drilled into him from a young age that only his mother can “love him”, he associates love as a bad thing, in fact a very bad thing and it is something that he feels is a poison to those on the giving and receiving end. This is why he has his “agreements”, if love isn’t involved, there cannot be any poison, he will be safe. As his back story is told through this book it is truly heart breaking, his mother (well a very loose term for such an evil piece of shit), I just wanted to teleport into the kindle and murder her with my bare hands, yes she is THAT BAD!!!
“Good little boys don’t cry if they love their mommies.”
It goes a long way in explaining why Colton is the way he is. I thank the lord that he managed to get away and stumble onto the Westin’s doorstep at the ripe old age of 8, what that child had gone through beggars belief and you cannot help but be moved and emotionally invested. Your heart breaks for him, especially if you are a mother, in fact I bet even if you are the most cold hearted of people, his story will touch you in places you never knew existed.
This book is written in dual POV’s which I love, we get to see both Rylee and Colton’s thoughts and feelings. Colton is his usually dominating, alpha self, humorous as ever but as explained above, we see his emotional side, vulnerable side and he really evolves in this book. Whether he wanted to or not Rylee has irrevocably changed him and despite his thinking that he can revert to his old ways when the going gets his tough, he is appalled when he realises that he cannot go back.
“She must have a voodoo pussy or something. Reeling me up and snagging me in her hooks without realizing it.”
“You know, a couple of months ago, I might have answered you differently. But since you fell out of the damn storage closet, nothing has been the same.” He pauses momentarily as he struggles to find his next words, his fingertip trailing down the bare line of my spine. “No one’s mattered before. Ever. But you? F**k, somehow you changed that. You matter.”
Rylee is her usual selfless self in this book, she still has her own issues to contend with as well as Colton’s. It is difficult for her in this book and I did really feel for her at times. I also wanted to slap her so bad in parts, for someone so in the know with regards to broken souls I thought that she could have handled certain things differently, I just wanted to go up to her and say “communicate” for god’s sake “communicate.” I understood her reasoning, she wanted to protect herself, but she was putting herself through needless pain and suffering as well as my poor Colton…yes he is mine so hands off y’all!! She has major insecurity issues in this book, Colton is always surrounded by a bevvy of beauties and she finds it hard to see why Colton wants and needs her. Colton really shines here and always manages to say the right things at the right time. For someone who doesn’t do relationships, he is beginning to learn.
“I want you to see what I see. I want you to see how sexy and desirable and f**king hot you are”, he whispers against the bare skin of my shoulder. “I want you to see what you do to me. How you – in this body that is beautiful inside and out – cause me to come undone. Can unravel me”… “Can reduce me to nothing and build me up all at the same time.”…
I highlighted the hell out of this book, there is so much I could add but I don’t want to spoil it for you all. This is a book about their relationship, there are lots of ups and downs, misunderstandings, extremely hot sex but is a journey of discovery for both of them. It is beautiful, it is ugly, it will make you laugh, it will make you cry but it is honest. It is beautifully written, extremely addictive, I could not put it down. I can’t put into words how much I enjoyed this book, although I was emotionally spent by the end, I loved it, I savoured it and I will definitely be reading it again.
“We’re not broken, baby… we’re just bent. And bent’s okay. Bent means we are just figuring things out.”
The end…is the end…I was mortified when I read those two little words…don’t ask for clues…I will not say…but all I will add is that I need book 3 NOW!! I seriously cannot wait for book 3…I need book 3. If K Bromberg needs Beta’s I’m there…anything to get this baby sooner rather than later. I have loved this series and Fueled only fuels your appetite for more. K Bromberg has managed to pull me into Colton and Rylee’s little bubble and I do not want to leave.
A few of my favourite quotes that do not give too much away, just humour, sense and more humour!
“Roses are red. Lemons are sour. If you open your legs, I’ll be there in an hour.”
“I think he finally found his lifeline.”
“You can bet your ass that’s one chequered flag I’m definitely claiming.”
Totally adore this book, cannot recommend it highly enough, if you haven’t read Driven you need to before starting Fueled, they are a series.
K Bromberg, all I can say is that you have hit it out the ball park with this one. Absolutely brilliant…I have cried whilst writing this review soooo many times. I am emotionally exhausted, but what a ride. You have left me with thoughts and feelings that will never go away and that is very hard to do. High five to you!! I love you and hate you at this moment in time. But it is all good!!
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September 18, 2013
***4.75 Spiderman. Batman. Superman. Ironman. Stars***
Fueled picks up where Driven left us hanging. Colton's pov is woven throughout the book. His horrible past is something we get a clearer picture of in the prologue. Colton's vulnerability grips the heart as he relives his painful childhood memories.
Reylee is determined to love him even when he spews his poison at her. She wants to help him be released from the blackness that engulfs his daily self worth.
Their song texts to each other were fun. Each song choice conveying what they were feeling for one another.
*sigh* Another cliffhanger with no release date. Story of my life lately. Crashed- Under Construction.
SERIES:
Cliffhangers
Fueled picks up where Driven left us hanging. Colton's pov is woven throughout the book. His horrible past is something we get a clearer picture of in the prologue. Colton's vulnerability grips the heart as he relives his painful childhood memories.
Reylee is determined to love him even when he spews his poison at her. She wants to help him be released from the blackness that engulfs his daily self worth.
Their song texts to each other were fun. Each song choice conveying what they were feeling for one another.
*sigh* Another cliffhanger with no release date. Story of my life lately. Crashed- Under Construction.
SERIES:
Cliffhangers
July 14, 2016
***4.5 I RACE this book hard stars***
”We’re not broken baby...we’re just bent. And bent is okay. Bent means that we’re just figuring things out.”
Talk about a 360 from the first book!! This book….this damn book had my blood racing, adrenaline pumping and heart palpitating throughout the entire angsty ride.
I saw the mixed reviews to the first book, hell I HAD mixed feelings about the first book, but I was told over and over again to hold on and push through...it’ll be worth it. Well I’m here to say…..IT’S WORTH IT! This second book was more focused, flowed better and pulled me deeper into the story from the prologue...the FUCKING PROLOGUE!!
A lot of the redundancy and circular dialogue was gone. The characters stayed true to their actions. Most of my aggravation from the first book was remedied. Don’t get me wrong, these two still had their stupid moments, but I could understand them more now. I understood Colton’s fear better. His hesitation. His reluctance. And Rylee, well she definitely did a better job grappling with her insecurities. She accepted that she needed to be the strong one in this relationship. She needed to give Colton the nurturing environment and acceptance that he craved in order to begin to address his past.
”You. This, it scares the shit out of me. I don’t know how to…I don’t know what to do…”
Little by little you watch Colton and Rylee chip away at each other’s walls. Although fears of still being thought of as an “arrangement” filter into Rylee’s thoughts and crossing paths with Colton’s previous hookups unnerve her, she holds on to her resolve to build a relationship with Colton. She rationalizes her insecurities, steps back to look at the bigger picture and draws strength from miniscule yet infinite changes that Colton shows her. Through Colton’s POV, and his actions, we see him slowly start to realize that he’s letting Rylee in, realize that he needs her…that she’s slowly healing him. He still doesn’t believe in a full recovery, but now he sees signs of hope for maybe something more than he’s had so far. Each of them giving pieces of themselves to the other. Scared like hell, but they were trying.
”Spiderman. Batman. Superman. Ironman.”
I love the way songs were interwoven into this story. Sometimes it’s hard to say what’s on your mind or in your heart and the author uses songs and their lyrics at just the right time to convey the perfect message. It could have been clichéd or overused, but each song was perfectly placed and delivered an extra layer of emotion to the scene. Sometimes a line to a song sums it up perfectly.
All this gushing and not 5 stars? Well, unfortunately two of Rylee’s actions hit on my female pet peeves…game playing and unnecessary stubbornness. The first one I could somehow wrap my mind around – it really wasn’t her idea so she’s partially excused, but her stubbornness...UH UH...NO WAY. When your heart is involved it’s hard to think rationally at times, I get that...but give a person a minute to explain if you’re angry about a situation. Be an adult. Don’t run away. Don’t ignore them...especially when they’re begging you for that opportunity to explain. GAH...I’m getting frustrated all over again.
I’m not going to touch too much on the sexual chemistry between these two in this book. I’ll just say...
This was a second book I wasn’t expecting. A depth of story I didn’t anticipate. The heartbreak and healing. The fight and surrender. At the beginning of the first book I wasn’t sure what I was in store for, and now after only finishing the second book I already know this series is going to hold a special place for me.
” I want her to own me.
Every fucking piece of me.
Game over baby.
She's my motherfucking checkered flag.”
April 24, 2017
I've read and LOVED K. Bromberg's last 3 new releases, so I decided to go back to the beginning and read the Driven series. Colton seems to be a favored hero, so I needed to see for myself.
Overall, I enjoyed the 1st two books of the series. They're sexy, sometimes sweet, angsty, and well-written. I particularly enjoyed Colton's relationship and interaction with the boys. They were all so sweet. However, there was just a tad too much drama in this book for me. I know he has a troubled past and major issues (his behavior is likely an accurate representation), but I just couldn't... Towards the end of the book with the other woman drama and his decision to lie about what really happened....ummm why?
If you're into angst, drama, a complex hero, and caring heroine, I recommend this book.
3.5 - 3.75 Stars
Overall, I enjoyed the 1st two books of the series. They're sexy, sometimes sweet, angsty, and well-written. I particularly enjoyed Colton's relationship and interaction with the boys. They were all so sweet. However, there was just a tad too much drama in this book for me. I know he has a troubled past and major issues (his behavior is likely an accurate representation), but I just couldn't... Towards the end of the book with the other woman drama and his decision to lie about what really happened....ummm why?
If you're into angst, drama, a complex hero, and caring heroine, I recommend this book.
3.5 - 3.75 Stars
March 12, 2014
4 "Spiderman. Batman. Superman. Ironman. " Stars
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“I've never had to work so hard for something I never thought I wanted.”
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This book...this book was such a ride. There were ups and downs and corners that sneaked up on you. It was an emotional rollercoaster ride that at times frustrated me but had me not wanting to put this down.
This book picks up right where the first left off. For those of you who have read the first book, you know it ends with one hell of a cliffhanger. So of course I had to find out what happens next and jumped right into this one. Plus, I was very upset with Colton and desperately wanted him to redeem himself. As soon as I started reading, that prologue--which gives an insight into Colton's painful childhood--absolutely hurt and sickened me. My poor Colton. Just from that snippet, Colton's behaviour made a whole of a lot more sense. In fact, this entire book helped me understand him more, which I loved because we got more of Colton's pov in this one.
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I want her to own me.
Every fucking piece of me.
Game over baby.
She's my motherfucking checkered flag.
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This book focused more on the demons Colton had to move forward from. My heart hurt for him because in many ways, he is still a scared child because of it. I loved the way Rylee was with him and how she helped him become more willing to open up to her. I hurt deeply for the boy he once was and all he had to go through. It was all just so messed up.
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“I might not be able to tell you the things you need to hear with the traditional words you need to hear them in, but I swear to God, Rylee, I will try. And if I can't, then I'll show you. I'll show you with everything I have-anything it takes-where your place is in my life”
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Because we got more chapters in his pov in this one, I felt like I connected with him more than I did in the first book. I got so angry and confused by him in the first but having his train of thought really helped me get him. I couldn't believe how insecure he could actually be and how worthless he saw himself. Seeing him struggle with his pain that held him captive made me fall for him. Seeing his vulnerable side completely melted me. I ended up really loving Colton in this book, even if he was still very much a jackass in this one. I loved seeing him slowly turn carefree, playful, funny, and happy when he was with Rylee.
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“Fight, Colton! For you. For us. For me. You don't get to pull away from me. You don't get to walk away without a second thought. I matter, Colton. I deserve the same more than you do. What we have is not inconsequential.”
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Rylee I still very much liked, which I was really happy about. Usually in trilogy books like this, the heroine gets on my nerves or frustrates the crap out of me. Rylee did have her moments, but it felt believable to me, not in an over the top annoying way. Rylee has insecurties of her own when it comes to Colton. But I like that she has the strength to try to push down her insecurites. She was strong and stood up for herself when she needed to. She was kind and caring. I loved seeing her interact with the children of "The House". She was bold and usually spoke her mind. For the most part she stayed rational. Yeah, she got confused, a bit scared, and frustrated me a bit, but so did Colton. I still really like her and I think she is perfect for Colton.
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“I race you, Ryles,” he says in a voice that’s implacable and unwavering amidst the swirling chaos.
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I don't want to give much of the story away because it's best you just read it. This book had it all...scorching hot sex scenes, heartbreaking moments, nail biting angst, intense drama, and sweet moments too. I cried, laughed, panted, and smiled. I feel like I enjoyed this book a bit more than the first. I think that's because I loved Colton more in this one. The ending of this book had me so freaking happy. There was a big breakthrough that warmed my heart. This book also ends with a cliffhanger, but it has nothing to do with the relationship between Colton and Rylee. They are at a happy place when this book ends. But I still can't wait to read the next installment. I hope it's as good or better than this one.
September 12, 2013
5 'I race you' stars
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'My body reacts instinctively to Colton's movements - driven by such unexpected need, fueled by such a relentless desire, and crashing into unimaginable possibilities.' ~ Rylee
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Its been a while now since Ive read this book but Im still NOT able to form coherent thoughts - what is wrong with me you ask - yeah you sure know a certain fucking HOT car racer named COLTON DONAVAN right?! - THATS what is! 'Cause this man turned my brain to mush with all his HOTNESS - like totally useless, good for NOTHING!
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"I want to feel you on the inside. I want to feel your cum coat me when I fuck you. Want to hear that sound you make when you lose it. And. I. Can't. Wait. Any. Longer," ~ Colton
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*fansself*...HOLY SHIT...DAMN HOT...I have to say the wait was so totally worth it - right?! This book is the blast. I think it is even better as the first one. I fell in love with Colton and Rylee all over again. LADIES YOU HAVE TO READ IT - it will blow your fucking mind, thats for sure!
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'My God. The woman is my fucking kryptonite. How did this happen? How did I let her own me? More importantly und fucking shocking, I want her to own me.
Every fucking piece of me.
Game over baby.
She's my motherfucking checkered flag.' ~ Colton
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Now Im really excited how their story will continue in the final book. Cause you DID it AfuckingGAIN - the end of this book made me cry hard. I wanted to throw my kindle against the wall and punch anybody who crossed my fucking way. I think that is exactly the reaction the author wanted to gain with the ending - *claps hands* well done K.!
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"I race you, Ryles" ~ Colton
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But WHY the fuck do you do this shit? - Dont get me wrong - K. Bromberg I love you! - I would read the books anyway!!! - *crys ugly tears* why, why oh why...this shit is totally going to fuck with my head! I so cant wait to read the third and final book - hurry the fuck up...pleeeease ;) Can you give us the release date at least please - Im so desperate here right now...
GO RIGHT FUCKING NOW and grab your sexy piece of Colton!
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08/28/13 - update
OH MY FUCKING GOD!!! THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!!! ITS LIVE LIVE LIVE! WOOOHOOOOOOOO....YES YES YES!!!! OH BOY IM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!! *happy dance* *jumps up and down* *claps hands*
LOVE ME SOME COLTON DONAVAN - Ive been waiting way too long for you!
http://www.amazon.de/Fueled-The-Drive...
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05/17/13
OH MY GOD ... HOLY CHRIST ... FUCK YEAH!
WHAT THE FUCK??? August??? Really??? The wait is going to kill me! I NEED this book like yesterday! Why would you do this to me??? Please please please HURRY UP!
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'My body reacts instinctively to Colton's movements - driven by such unexpected need, fueled by such a relentless desire, and crashing into unimaginable possibilities.' ~ Rylee
*
Its been a while now since Ive read this book but Im still NOT able to form coherent thoughts - what is wrong with me you ask - yeah you sure know a certain fucking HOT car racer named COLTON DONAVAN right?! - THATS what is! 'Cause this man turned my brain to mush with all his HOTNESS - like totally useless, good for NOTHING!
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"I want to feel you on the inside. I want to feel your cum coat me when I fuck you. Want to hear that sound you make when you lose it. And. I. Can't. Wait. Any. Longer," ~ Colton
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*fansself*...HOLY SHIT...DAMN HOT...I have to say the wait was so totally worth it - right?! This book is the blast. I think it is even better as the first one. I fell in love with Colton and Rylee all over again. LADIES YOU HAVE TO READ IT - it will blow your fucking mind, thats for sure!
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'My God. The woman is my fucking kryptonite. How did this happen? How did I let her own me? More importantly und fucking shocking, I want her to own me.
Every fucking piece of me.
Game over baby.
She's my motherfucking checkered flag.' ~ Colton
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Now Im really excited how their story will continue in the final book. Cause you DID it AfuckingGAIN - the end of this book made me cry hard. I wanted to throw my kindle against the wall and punch anybody who crossed my fucking way. I think that is exactly the reaction the author wanted to gain with the ending - *claps hands* well done K.!
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"I race you, Ryles" ~ Colton
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But WHY the fuck do you do this shit? - Dont get me wrong - K. Bromberg I love you! - I would read the books anyway!!! - *crys ugly tears* why, why oh why...this shit is totally going to fuck with my head! I so cant wait to read the third and final book - hurry the fuck up...pleeeease ;) Can you give us the release date at least please - Im so desperate here right now...
GO RIGHT FUCKING NOW and grab your sexy piece of Colton!
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08/28/13 - update
OH MY FUCKING GOD!!! THE WAIT IS FINALLY OVER!!! ITS LIVE LIVE LIVE! WOOOHOOOOOOOO....YES YES YES!!!! OH BOY IM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW!!! *happy dance* *jumps up and down* *claps hands*
LOVE ME SOME COLTON DONAVAN - Ive been waiting way too long for you!
http://www.amazon.de/Fueled-The-Drive...
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05/17/13
OH MY GOD ... HOLY CHRIST ... FUCK YEAH!
WHAT THE FUCK??? August??? Really??? The wait is going to kill me! I NEED this book like yesterday! Why would you do this to me??? Please please please HURRY UP!
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August 26, 2013
4.5 Stars
Jointly reviewed for :http://totallybookedblog.com/
Jenny: Well, we were left hanging at the end of Driven Book #1 in the Driven Trilogy and to be honest we were a little nervous about what to expect in this second installment weren’t we G? Our concerns were that, being a trilogy, this book could possibly fall in the dreaded “filler” trap, as is the case with some trilogies.
How wrong we were! Fueled is anything but a filler! Fueled is an essential component of this story and it almost felt as if Driven was a stepping stone leading us to Fueled. Oh the heat factor is still off the charts and the chemistry between Rylee and Colton is in stratospheric proportions, but this book had so much more, it had substance, secrets were uncovered, it was extremely intense at times, very emotional and an absolute must read! I have to say bravo to K Bromberg because she really took this one to a new level in the trilogy stakes that’s for sure! Fans and new readers alike will devour this one, don’t you think so Gitte?
Gitte: Hell yes Jenny, Fueled was without doubt one of the best sequels in a trilogy I’ve ever read. There’s no filler about it and the writing was brilliant. And yes, Driven was the appetizer to the main course of Fueled. With a tantalizing and much needed dessert to follow still in Crashed.
I was blown away to tears by the prologue and I just knew we had a great read ahead of us. Fueled had just about everything that keeps you addicted and excitedly reading. It had the passion between Rylee and Colton as well as some real emotional tear jerking moments.
“Why get attached to someone that will only leave in the end? To someone who will run the other way when they really know about the truths inside me. The poison that clings to my soul….” - Colton
The reveals were truly epic and the cliff hanger. Well…..
Oh and sigh….Colton…..
“Colton kisses like a man drawing his last breath and I am his air. It’s passionate and possessive and provocative.”
Jenny: I was sobbing in the prologue. It really hit a nerve with me. It was extremely intense and a deeply moving introduction and set the scene for what was to be the unraveling of Colton Donavan. The man, the myth and just exactly what this 747 load of baggage he carried around consisted of and I have to say, the way the author handled this story was beautifully done. I can’t fault it.
“And it is in this moment, being witness to his agony, I realize there are so many different ways a person can ache. So many definitions I never realized behind a simple word. “
We got emotion in bucket loads and I fell in love with Colton even more if that’s at all possible, and I felt that Rylee really grew in Fueled, she became stronger and I can only see her coming into her own more and more as the trilogy concludes in Crashed.
“There’s so much that I need to explain to you. So much I need to say…so much I should have already said to you.”
Oh don’t get me wrong. There were times the miscommunication between these two drove me crazy and their unwillingness to bend frustrated me but both these characters have so many issues to deal with and learning to trust, love and depend on another is something they must commit to together and watching it unfold through the pages is gripping!
“This is what I do for a living and I missed all of the signs. Love and hurt overriding my training.”
And did I mention Colton…..swoon…I love him! This troubled, broody, sensual man has stolen my heart.
“The image of Colton – so magnificent in body yet conflicted in mind and isolated in emotion…”
Gitte: I fell even more in love with Colton if that was possible too. My heart aches for him, his childhood, the open wounds he still carries and I sympathise with him and understand his behaviour even more now.
“You at least deserve someone that’s going to try to be what you need…give you what you want…and I don’t think I’m capable of that.” - Colton
Really, for me this was Colton’s book, we got his story and how his past affects his here and now as well as his relationship with the gorgeous Rylee.
We really did get underneath that hard and controlling exterior which hides a damaged soul and a vulnerability that melts your heart.
“She pushes me. Unmans me. Consumes me. Scares the ever – loving shit out of me.” - Colton
As for Rylee, she really did do a lot of growing up. She needed to transfer her compassion and understanding from her profession into her personal life in order to understand and heal Colton. Not only that, she needed to realise a few important things about herself and her own past too. Overcome her insecurities and the tragedy which mars her life.
“I came back. For you. For me. For who we are when we’re together. For the possibilities of what we can be if you’ll just let me in…” <?i>– Rylee
Jenny: Fueled really did exceed my expectations. I expected this to be a bit of a romp-fest to be honest but what we got was something so far removed from that scenario. We had questions answered, we witnessed Rylee and Colton grow and understand each other more. Getting into Colton’s head was a revelation. His internal thought processes humoured me and broke me.
This man has been through so much and you know that Rylee is just the woman to expel his demons and show him love beyond anything he imagined, if he will just let down those walls.
“Just listen to me Ry…If you really love him, then keep knocking on that fucking steel gate he has around his heart. If he’s worth it to you, you’ll keep at it.”
“The damn thing’s got to give sometime and you’re the only one I think is capable of doing it.”
I know a lot of readers are mentioning the CH word but I don’t consider the ending to be a cliff-hanger. OMG Yes! It killed me and I let out an audible “bloody hell” at the end but to me if felt like a perfect, heart racing ending and set the scene for Crashed. It had my adrenaline pumping, I was on the edge of my seat, I was cursing the author but…….isn’t that how I’m supposed to feel. This is a trilogy after all and I need to want that third book as much as I do my next breath, and I do. I’d say the author achieved that and more. The ending left me gasping and needing more! Roll on Crashed!!!
Gitte: Fueled gave us a bit of everything we love. Passion, humour, angst and drama. It was so well written and whilst I got annoyed a few times at the misunderstandings and the behaviour it took nothing away from how brilliant a second instalment this is. I already miss Colton like crazy…I am irrevocably in love with this man!!! The cliff – hanger well….just see it as a momentary ‘pit stop’……
“I’ve never let someone this far in because that means secrets are shared and pasts are discovered. And because it means you need. I’ve only ever needed myself – needing others only results in pain. In abandonment. In unspeakable horror. And yet, I need Rylee right now.” – Colton
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
Jointly reviewed for :http://totallybookedblog.com/
Jenny: Well, we were left hanging at the end of Driven Book #1 in the Driven Trilogy and to be honest we were a little nervous about what to expect in this second installment weren’t we G? Our concerns were that, being a trilogy, this book could possibly fall in the dreaded “filler” trap, as is the case with some trilogies.
How wrong we were! Fueled is anything but a filler! Fueled is an essential component of this story and it almost felt as if Driven was a stepping stone leading us to Fueled. Oh the heat factor is still off the charts and the chemistry between Rylee and Colton is in stratospheric proportions, but this book had so much more, it had substance, secrets were uncovered, it was extremely intense at times, very emotional and an absolute must read! I have to say bravo to K Bromberg because she really took this one to a new level in the trilogy stakes that’s for sure! Fans and new readers alike will devour this one, don’t you think so Gitte?
Gitte: Hell yes Jenny, Fueled was without doubt one of the best sequels in a trilogy I’ve ever read. There’s no filler about it and the writing was brilliant. And yes, Driven was the appetizer to the main course of Fueled. With a tantalizing and much needed dessert to follow still in Crashed.
I was blown away to tears by the prologue and I just knew we had a great read ahead of us. Fueled had just about everything that keeps you addicted and excitedly reading. It had the passion between Rylee and Colton as well as some real emotional tear jerking moments.
“Why get attached to someone that will only leave in the end? To someone who will run the other way when they really know about the truths inside me. The poison that clings to my soul….” - Colton
The reveals were truly epic and the cliff hanger. Well…..
Oh and sigh….Colton…..
“Colton kisses like a man drawing his last breath and I am his air. It’s passionate and possessive and provocative.”
Jenny: I was sobbing in the prologue. It really hit a nerve with me. It was extremely intense and a deeply moving introduction and set the scene for what was to be the unraveling of Colton Donavan. The man, the myth and just exactly what this 747 load of baggage he carried around consisted of and I have to say, the way the author handled this story was beautifully done. I can’t fault it.
“And it is in this moment, being witness to his agony, I realize there are so many different ways a person can ache. So many definitions I never realized behind a simple word. “
We got emotion in bucket loads and I fell in love with Colton even more if that’s at all possible, and I felt that Rylee really grew in Fueled, she became stronger and I can only see her coming into her own more and more as the trilogy concludes in Crashed.
“There’s so much that I need to explain to you. So much I need to say…so much I should have already said to you.”
Oh don’t get me wrong. There were times the miscommunication between these two drove me crazy and their unwillingness to bend frustrated me but both these characters have so many issues to deal with and learning to trust, love and depend on another is something they must commit to together and watching it unfold through the pages is gripping!
“This is what I do for a living and I missed all of the signs. Love and hurt overriding my training.”
And did I mention Colton…..swoon…I love him! This troubled, broody, sensual man has stolen my heart.
“The image of Colton – so magnificent in body yet conflicted in mind and isolated in emotion…”
Gitte: I fell even more in love with Colton if that was possible too. My heart aches for him, his childhood, the open wounds he still carries and I sympathise with him and understand his behaviour even more now.
“You at least deserve someone that’s going to try to be what you need…give you what you want…and I don’t think I’m capable of that.” - Colton
Really, for me this was Colton’s book, we got his story and how his past affects his here and now as well as his relationship with the gorgeous Rylee.
We really did get underneath that hard and controlling exterior which hides a damaged soul and a vulnerability that melts your heart.
“She pushes me. Unmans me. Consumes me. Scares the ever – loving shit out of me.” - Colton
As for Rylee, she really did do a lot of growing up. She needed to transfer her compassion and understanding from her profession into her personal life in order to understand and heal Colton. Not only that, she needed to realise a few important things about herself and her own past too. Overcome her insecurities and the tragedy which mars her life.
“I came back. For you. For me. For who we are when we’re together. For the possibilities of what we can be if you’ll just let me in…” <?i>– Rylee
Jenny: Fueled really did exceed my expectations. I expected this to be a bit of a romp-fest to be honest but what we got was something so far removed from that scenario. We had questions answered, we witnessed Rylee and Colton grow and understand each other more. Getting into Colton’s head was a revelation. His internal thought processes humoured me and broke me.
This man has been through so much and you know that Rylee is just the woman to expel his demons and show him love beyond anything he imagined, if he will just let down those walls.
“Just listen to me Ry…If you really love him, then keep knocking on that fucking steel gate he has around his heart. If he’s worth it to you, you’ll keep at it.”
“The damn thing’s got to give sometime and you’re the only one I think is capable of doing it.”
I know a lot of readers are mentioning the CH word but I don’t consider the ending to be a cliff-hanger. OMG Yes! It killed me and I let out an audible “bloody hell” at the end but to me if felt like a perfect, heart racing ending and set the scene for Crashed. It had my adrenaline pumping, I was on the edge of my seat, I was cursing the author but…….isn’t that how I’m supposed to feel. This is a trilogy after all and I need to want that third book as much as I do my next breath, and I do. I’d say the author achieved that and more. The ending left me gasping and needing more! Roll on Crashed!!!
Gitte: Fueled gave us a bit of everything we love. Passion, humour, angst and drama. It was so well written and whilst I got annoyed a few times at the misunderstandings and the behaviour it took nothing away from how brilliant a second instalment this is. I already miss Colton like crazy…I am irrevocably in love with this man!!! The cliff – hanger well….just see it as a momentary ‘pit stop’……
“I’ve never let someone this far in because that means secrets are shared and pasts are discovered. And because it means you need. I’ve only ever needed myself – needing others only results in pain. In abandonment. In unspeakable horror. And yet, I need Rylee right now.” – Colton
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review
March 20, 2014
Holy Smoly, what an ending!!! I have just finished this book (at 4am!!) and I am so glad I waited until this trilogy was all written before starting it! I would have been so mad at this cliffhanger if the third book hadn't been written yet!! Needless to say, I will be moving on to the final book; Crashed immediately!
I will keep this review fairly short..all I will say is that I did really enjoy this book, although I found myself frustrated towards the last 30% of the story. Rylee, the heroine became the focus of most of my frustration and anger. The bottom line is that Colton never once led on that he wasn't a "broken" individual, and that he would be a bad choice to make him boyfriend material. Rylee went into their "relationship" fully aware that he had major baggage, and yet when she revealed some heavy duty feelings to him, and he didn't respond the way she would have hoped..she got all angry,scared and insecure. Granted at one point Colton does something that is not good, but he eventually asked for a chance to explain. I get that she put up walls at first, and didn't want to talk to him; but I felt her resistance lasted for far too long within the story. I started to skim in parts because I was just so frustrated with her and basically the same content for a large part of the book. It had become annoying to see Rylee whine and cry. Then Colton started to lash out too, and it became just too much. So that was my reason for the four stars instead of five.
The sex in this book is HOT!! Holy smoly, these two have chemistry beyond what I read in most books! K. Bromberg knows how to create a wonderful sex scene. Colton and Rylee tear up the sheets with passion that explodes as soon as they touch. I devoured their love scenes, and beware to anyone who dared try to interupt my reading while I was absorbing all that carnal, animalistic love romping!! Whew! This book will go down as one of the hottest of 2014 for me!
That is all I am going to report at this time. I am eager to get started onto "Crashed"! This series is a definite must read for any readers out there who love a hard core alpha male hero, who is broken on the inside but more than willing to give a relationship a try for the one girl that revs his engine!!! (and I am not talking about the engine in his car!!LOL)
I will keep this review fairly short..all I will say is that I did really enjoy this book, although I found myself frustrated towards the last 30% of the story. Rylee, the heroine became the focus of most of my frustration and anger. The bottom line is that Colton never once led on that he wasn't a "broken" individual, and that he would be a bad choice to make him boyfriend material. Rylee went into their "relationship" fully aware that he had major baggage, and yet when she revealed some heavy duty feelings to him, and he didn't respond the way she would have hoped..she got all angry,scared and insecure. Granted at one point Colton does something that is not good, but he eventually asked for a chance to explain. I get that she put up walls at first, and didn't want to talk to him; but I felt her resistance lasted for far too long within the story. I started to skim in parts because I was just so frustrated with her and basically the same content for a large part of the book. It had become annoying to see Rylee whine and cry. Then Colton started to lash out too, and it became just too much. So that was my reason for the four stars instead of five.
The sex in this book is HOT!! Holy smoly, these two have chemistry beyond what I read in most books! K. Bromberg knows how to create a wonderful sex scene. Colton and Rylee tear up the sheets with passion that explodes as soon as they touch. I devoured their love scenes, and beware to anyone who dared try to interupt my reading while I was absorbing all that carnal, animalistic love romping!! Whew! This book will go down as one of the hottest of 2014 for me!
That is all I am going to report at this time. I am eager to get started onto "Crashed"! This series is a definite must read for any readers out there who love a hard core alpha male hero, who is broken on the inside but more than willing to give a relationship a try for the one girl that revs his engine!!! (and I am not talking about the engine in his car!!LOL)
October 22, 2013
Colton outshines in this second installment of the Driven Trilogy by making a tremendous effort in his turbulent relationship with Rylee. He is courageous in the shadows of his creeping memories. He becomes a hero worth rooting for.
Rylee, on the other hand, is the sum of everything I despise in a leading lady. She's unattractively catty, immature, passive-aggressive, whimper-y, and avoids communication in lieu of running off her mouth. She doesn't listen. She runs away. Always running. Always whimpering.
The conflict is wholly based on a misunderstanding, made worse by Colton and Rylee's failure to discuss it. Would there have been a story if she'd just shut up and let him talk? No, but the constant relationship drama and the pages and pages of spiteful bickering keeps you engaged in a nerve-shredding, spit-flinging, positively frustrating way. Especially when you already know how things will end. You'll predict the cliffhanger chapters in advance. Everything about this story is predictable, because there's nothing unique here.
But I loved it. When I was forced to put the book down, I did so relunctantly. Maybe it's the evocative way it's written. Maybe it's all the raw heat blazing between Colton and Rylee, and the hot, hot, scorching hot sex scenes. Maybe it's the merciless drive to screw with your emotions until you're ready to become a beserker right along with the characters. Whatever it is, it puts you through the wringer and turns you into a glutton for more messy emotional chaos.
So, while this book is a compilation of all my peeves (cliffhanger, cliches, unlikeable heroine, contrived conflict), Colton and his drama penetrates and hooks. His aboutface will charm you, warm you, and make you care about what happens to him. I'd put up with the most unsavory of heroines just to spend more time with Ace.
Rylee, on the other hand, is the sum of everything I despise in a leading lady. She's unattractively catty, immature, passive-aggressive, whimper-y, and avoids communication in lieu of running off her mouth. She doesn't listen. She runs away. Always running. Always whimpering.
The conflict is wholly based on a misunderstanding, made worse by Colton and Rylee's failure to discuss it. Would there have been a story if she'd just shut up and let him talk? No, but the constant relationship drama and the pages and pages of spiteful bickering keeps you engaged in a nerve-shredding, spit-flinging, positively frustrating way. Especially when you already know how things will end. You'll predict the cliffhanger chapters in advance. Everything about this story is predictable, because there's nothing unique here.
But I loved it. When I was forced to put the book down, I did so relunctantly. Maybe it's the evocative way it's written. Maybe it's all the raw heat blazing between Colton and Rylee, and the hot, hot, scorching hot sex scenes. Maybe it's the merciless drive to screw with your emotions until you're ready to become a beserker right along with the characters. Whatever it is, it puts you through the wringer and turns you into a glutton for more messy emotional chaos.
So, while this book is a compilation of all my peeves (cliffhanger, cliches, unlikeable heroine, contrived conflict), Colton and his drama penetrates and hooks. His aboutface will charm you, warm you, and make you care about what happens to him. I'd put up with the most unsavory of heroines just to spend more time with Ace.
May 19, 2018
**Re-read from May 14 to 18, 2018**
**Re-read from March 14 to 16, 2015**
What.A.Ride!
This book was far more emotional than the first one.
But Rylee never gives up on Colton.
She knows that deep down he's still the scared little boy.
My poor Colton. His back story just broke my heart.
Be warned ladies! There's another huge cliffhanger at the end.
At least we don't have to wait too long for the 3rd book.
September 1, 2021
Más densa que la primera, en esta segunda entrega de Driven seguimos con los ni contigo ni sin ti, la tozudez sin sentido, las discusiones pasionales y los encuentros sexuales 🔥🔥. También con esas escenas peliculeras que tanto gustan a lo americanos y que a mí me dan cierta vergüenza ajena. Entre el coño vudu, llamar a su deportivo rojo Sexo y algunas de sus actitudes machistas, hay momentos en que Colton me supera, hasta que vislumbras parte de todo por lo que ha tenido que pasar y sientes la necesidad de perdonarlo y consolar a ese niño profundamente herido, con miedo a amar y ser amado, que lleva dentro. #TodassomosRylee.
“Spiderman, Batman, Superman, Ironman”. Ese final me ha dejado loca y lo que conllevan esos superhéroes mucho más, un gran acierto por parte de la autora, igual que la historia que les/nos conduce a ese “I drive you”.
“Spiderman, Batman, Superman, Ironman”. Ese final me ha dejado loca y lo que conllevan esos superhéroes mucho más, un gran acierto por parte de la autora, igual que la historia que les/nos conduce a ese “I drive you”.
October 23, 2017
I kinda neglected Colton and Driven series...
*sigh*
I know...I mean, I don't know...why or how...but NOW that I've finished book 2 and almost instantly remembering the piled up angsty shit from book 1, it didn't take long for me to pick up on the burried angsty aggeavating notion spured in me by the content of this sequel...
So, the bottom line is, they are both broken, hurt, but Colton is more damaged emotionally and physically due to abuse from him childhood that had him growing up with a distorted perception of love and what it means altogether...
But since the pull and chemistry Colton feels with Rylee makes him feel good and happy for the first time in a very long time considering...
And then she the infamous three little words that mean a helluwa lot slip from her lips : I love you
And then all the pent up angst of stubborn chase/catch, push/pull between them starts that somehow escalates into a overbearing and irritating sequences wher you just want to fuckin slap the shit out of both of them and tell them to fuckin own their shit, "make it or break it" cause you are fuckin annoying...
Gah...
And then well, the cliffy ending slaps you back in the face...
Thank you very much!
And since I hate having loose ends, I need to read book 3 now, cause if i leave it hanging and out of my reading schedule God knows when I m gonna pick it up next... *sigh* LOL
*sigh*
I know...I mean, I don't know...why or how...but NOW that I've finished book 2 and almost instantly remembering the piled up angsty shit from book 1, it didn't take long for me to pick up on the burried angsty aggeavating notion spured in me by the content of this sequel...
So, the bottom line is, they are both broken, hurt, but Colton is more damaged emotionally and physically due to abuse from him childhood that had him growing up with a distorted perception of love and what it means altogether...
if you look past the gorgeously rough exterior…there’s a scared little boy inside that’s afraid of love. That for some reason he associates love with horrific expectations one minute and then thinks he’s not worthy of it the next. I think he’s afraid to love someone because he knows that they’ll leave. He’ll most likely hurt you to prove that you will...
But since the pull and chemistry Colton feels with Rylee makes him feel good and happy for the first time in a very long time considering...
And then she the infamous three little words that mean a helluwa lot slip from her lips : I love you
And then all the pent up angst of stubborn chase/catch, push/pull between them starts that somehow escalates into a overbearing and irritating sequences wher you just want to fuckin slap the shit out of both of them and tell them to fuckin own their shit, "make it or break it" cause you are fuckin annoying...
Gah...
And then well, the cliffy ending slaps you back in the face...
Thank you very much!
And since I hate having loose ends, I need to read book 3 now, cause if i leave it hanging and out of my reading schedule God knows when I m gonna pick it up next... *sigh* LOL
October 13, 2019
Colton is a train wreck of a race car driver. He is unmanned by Rylee and don't know how to take it. In order to keep Rylee at a distance he tells her he wanted her to be available for him only and he too busy and would see her when time permitted and she would have to sign NDA. Rylee wants to be okay with this because he is Colton Donavan.
Colton demons are always there and he won't share this with anyone. This is the reason Colton would race and bury himself in women in order not to feel, fuck them and chuck them is his Moto. Rylee makes him feel and for the first time he doesn't know what to do. Now lets talk about Rylee she no innocent to pain she hasn't felt in 2 years a devastating car crash changed her entire life, she lost everything and after falling out that closet into Colton arms will he be the man to put her together again or destroy her before the checker flag is waved.
Colton demons are always there and he won't share this with anyone. This is the reason Colton would race and bury himself in women in order not to feel, fuck them and chuck them is his Moto. Rylee makes him feel and for the first time he doesn't know what to do. Now lets talk about Rylee she no innocent to pain she hasn't felt in 2 years a devastating car crash changed her entire life, she lost everything and after falling out that closet into Colton arms will he be the man to put her together again or destroy her before the checker flag is waved.
September 1, 2014
This was just stunning. So much angst, so much pain is heaped upon our central characters and the last 100 pages or so, I could hardly stand to breathe. I galloped through this as I binge read the whole series.
It's so wonderful to see the character development throughout these books - the attention to fine detail by the author is meticulous as Colton and Rylee slowly realise the depth of their feelings for one another.
Colton is breaking my heart and the ending - OMG. It's a cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers.
Moving straight onto Crashed..........
It's so wonderful to see the character development throughout these books - the attention to fine detail by the author is meticulous as Colton and Rylee slowly realise the depth of their feelings for one another.
Colton is breaking my heart and the ending - OMG. It's a cliffhanger to end all cliffhangers.
Moving straight onto Crashed..........
April 13, 2022
Trigger Warnings:
This starts right where it left off from the previous book. The first book is called Driven, you gotta read the books in order to read this. Colton and Rylee have a no strings attached FWB relationship. Rylee is a girl who wants a relationship while Colton does not. It’s your typical FWB book and the writing and intro are pretty cringey. This book is a lot more toxic, the characters did some frustrating things and this book was filled with lots of drama. I personally found the drama entertaining, I even cried at points which is CRAZY to me because I started this series thinking I wouldn’t like the books. This book has the body betraying syndrome, a buncha misogyny and an FMC that constantly likes to remind us that she’s not like other girls. It was still addicting.
I kept saying how Colton had a typical traumatic past but after reading the first chapter, I felt sick to my stomach. Imma get into it in the spoilers but make sure to read the triggers if you may be triggered by things before reading this book because it is dark and heavy.
Now for spoilers
Stay safe folks!
This starts right where it left off from the previous book. The first book is called Driven, you gotta read the books in order to read this. Colton and Rylee have a no strings attached FWB relationship. Rylee is a girl who wants a relationship while Colton does not. It’s your typical FWB book and the writing and intro are pretty cringey. This book is a lot more toxic, the characters did some frustrating things and this book was filled with lots of drama. I personally found the drama entertaining, I even cried at points which is CRAZY to me because I started this series thinking I wouldn’t like the books. This book has the body betraying syndrome, a buncha misogyny and an FMC that constantly likes to remind us that she’s not like other girls. It was still addicting.
I kept saying how Colton had a typical traumatic past but after reading the first chapter, I felt sick to my stomach. Imma get into it in the spoilers but make sure to read the triggers if you may be triggered by things before reading this book because it is dark and heavy.
Now for spoilers
Stay safe folks!
August 28, 2013
“Spiderman. Batman. Superman. Ironman.”
Who knew that a random list of superheroes could literally produce chills throughout my entire body every time it appeared in Fueled, the second book in K. Bromberg’s amazing Driven Trilogy?! Until you read the book, I realize you won’t have a clue what I’m talking about. However, trust me when I tell you that this line is one of the single best in this book and probably in any book in recent memory! It was used brilliantly, and, in those moments when it appeared, it said everything without really needing to say anything—and it did so with rare perfection. It evoked so much emotion in me…as a reader, a woman, and a human being. There were multiple layers of meaning and importance in this one, seemingly inconsequential, thought, and I swear that I could see and feel each and every one of them when I read it. This line, and one other, define who Colton Donovan was and is, at least at this point in time, and I believe that was the main goal and the greatest achievement of Fueled.
In Driven, I came to know, connect with and care about Rylee. I’m happy to say that she was still that same wonderful woman. She’s so kind, unshakable, and driven (no pun intended) in her goals and love for the boys in her care, and in her determination to understand and help heal the man she loves. Rylee did some growing, as well, in this second book. I was thrilled to see her make strides in holding her ground against the force of nature that is Colton Donovan. I jumped for joy when she demanded to be treated with respect, and, if that didn’t occur, then there would be nothing left between them! I could feel that she was really making the attempt to demand her due from Colton, even as she was terrified that doing so might drive him away completely. I came away from Fueled with even more admiration for Rylee than I had at the end of Driven!
I’m so, so pleased with the growth of Ryle and Colton as a couple in Fueled. The relationship was deeper with a new, more serious layer of intensity. I could truly feel them in this second book, both as individuals and as a couple. I finally understood exactly what drew these two together in the first place and what continued to keep them both invested. Rylee was drawn to the complexity of Colton’s combination of alpha male and truly vulnerable, deeply hurt man-boy. Colton was drawn by Rylee’s genuine goodness, almost-innocence and her refusal to fall in line with his plans as every other woman in his life had. They each drew certain lines in the sand, threw up obstacles and, oftentimes, reacted from a place of fear and pain. However, with work and compromise, they eventually found ways to keep their relationship moving forward, struggle or not. Colton and Rylee were particularly beautiful, real and amazing together in Fueled. There’s not a doubt in my mind about these two.
By the way, the electricity and heat these two generated together could likely have powered a small city! If what you’re really sitting there thinking is, “Just tell us how HOT this book is already!”, I can promise you will not be disappointed in any way. Let’s just say Fueled revved my engine (pun intended) and kept it running at high speed for the length of this book! Holy hotness, Batman!! As usual, Haddie, Rylee’s best friend, puts it best.
“C’mon, spill the deets for dried up old me. How’s his Aussie kiss?…”
I blush a deep crimson, loving and hating her at the same time. “Aussie kiss? What in the hell are you talking about?”
She lets out a naughty laugh and has an impish gleam in her eyes. “How’s his mouth down under?”…
I squeeze my eyes shut in embarrassment, unable to look at her. “Well I’d say he speaks Australian like a damn native.”
Haddie makes a soft noise in the back of her throat. “Damn. That face is a definite work of art. You need to make sure you frame it between your legs every chance you get.”
However, the real story of Fueled, was undoubtedly Colton Donovan. I was gifted with far more than a small glimpse into what it is that makes Colton Donovan…well, Colton Donovan. I can’t go into detail because I would never want to spoil the reading experience for you. But I will say that after Driven, I was not 100% sure about Mr. Donovan. He was most assuredly an alpha, and I saw flashes of what was underneath, but I needed this book, and I don’t even think I realized quite how true that was. As I said earlier, I could feel Colton this time. I got him, finally. And, wow, what a story he has, which continues to unfold. There were moments where I hurt for him so badly. I came away from Fueled madly in love with Colton and squarely behind him in the inner battle that lies ahead. I respected, admired and connected with him, and I couldn’t honestly say that after Driven. Truly, Fueled gave me the gift of getting to know aspects of the real Colton Donovan for the first time, and I am incredibly grateful!
Fueled had a truly unforgettable ending!! It was breathtaking, emotional, thrilling, frightening, amazing, beautiful, and crafted so f***ing well by K. Bromberg! I honestly couldn’t turn the pages quickly enough. It’s one of the best endings I’ve ever read, and that might surprise you once you’ve read the book! In a series like this, readers have to be smart enough to know that Rylee and Colton’s story won’t be resolved in the second book. For me, it’s part of what makes reading these series fun. I know I’ll be getting more of the characters and story that I love. It’s that simple. So, enjoy the ending for what it is…and, most especially, where you know it will lead!
Here is where I have to give HUGE props—well-deserved, unquestionably-earned, HUGE props—to author K. Bromberg. When I read and reviewed Driven months ago, I ultimately gave it four stars because it was a very enjoyable and entertaining story. However, I was also completely honest in my review about those things which didn’t quite work for me. I saw so much potential for where Rylee and Colton’s story could go, and I sensed that there was so much more to this author. But nothing, I mean nothing, prepared me for the sheer growth, talent and natural ability of K. Bromberg’s writing in Fueled! K. dug deep, deep down for this one, and it shows in every way, in all the best ways! This story was flawlessly crafted, and I guarantee that Fueled easily sets the new bar for this genre!
Don’t even question it. If you’ve read Driven, you simply must read Fueled! If you haven’t yet read Driven, do yourself a favor and go grab both of these books! I simply can’t imagine not falling in love with these characters and their story!!
His smile lights up. A solid figure standing still while everyone else moves in one big blur around him. His eyes hold mine, intense and clear. “I race you, Ryles,” he says in a voice that’s implacable and unwavering amidst the swirling chaos.
”I race you too, Colton.” I mouth to him. Despite the noise, I know he hears what I’ve said for a shy smile graces his lips, and he shakes his head like he’s trying to understand all of this too.
Love swells, overwhelms, and heals my heart that I once thought was irreparable. Fills me with happiness over the man that I can’t tear my eyes away from.
My storm before the calm.
My angel breaking through the darkness.
My ace.
5+++++ Stars!!
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August 9, 2018
I didn't think it would be possible, but I actually loved this book more than the first one!
Getting Colton's POV at the beginning of this book nearly killed me! Damn.
Can you say major rollercoaster ride with these two?!?! Whoa.... crazy, messed up angst and intentional heartbreak! Which made my heart break!
I can't get enough of this series. I predicted the ending, but it still didn't make it any easier to read. Must. Read. Book. Three. NOW!
P.S. Still love Colton and Rylee (even though they infuriated me at times)!
Getting Colton's POV at the beginning of this book nearly killed me! Damn.
Can you say major rollercoaster ride with these two?!?! Whoa.... crazy, messed up angst and intentional heartbreak! Which made my heart break!
I can't get enough of this series. I predicted the ending, but it still didn't make it any easier to read. Must. Read. Book. Three. NOW!
P.S. Still love Colton and Rylee (even though they infuriated me at times)!
August 13, 2024
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