“Carrick is a player. And a driver. Drivers equal bad.”

Revved is a brand new, standalone, full length novel from Samantha Towle. She’s one of my favorite authors, so this was an auto-buy for me. Sitting down with this one, was bad news bears though, right from the start I was hooked, I read it cover to cover in one sitting.

Andressa is the daughter of William Wolfe, a world champion and legend in the world of Formula 1 racing; she’s just 10 years old when a horrific accident changes ev...

“Carrick is a player. And a driver. Drivers equal bad.”

Revved is a brand new, standalone, full length novel from Samantha Towle. She’s one of my favorite authors, so this was an auto-buy for me. Sitting down with this one, was bad news bears though, right from the start I was hooked, I read it cover to cover in one sitting.

Andressa is the daughter of William Wolfe, a world champion and legend in the world of Formula 1 racing; she’s just 10 years old when a horrific accident changes everything. In a matter of 10 seconds or less everything changes. She’d grown up on the sidelines, amongst the racers, in the garage, and under the hood of cars. 14 years later her dreams of becoming a mechanic for Formula 1 racing has never wavered, having a degree in mechanical engineering she has the skills and knowledge to make her dreams come true. When a position becomes available out of the blue, on her godfathers’ crew, she’s on her way.

Carrick Ryan is Formula 1’s most infamous driver, he’s torn his way through the rankings and he’ not only known for his skills behind the wheel, but for his womanizing ways. Women flock to him and he eats it up, taking full advantage of his fame. He’s caused untold heartbreak and cost a few women their jobs within the company. Cocky, talented, charismatic, arrogant, sexy as sin, he’s never met a woman he can’t have. Carrick is truly irresistible, even for Andi, who’s sworn her life she’ll never become involved with a driver.

“And I definitely don’t ever get involved with drivers. Ever. They’re a slippery slope to heartbreak.”

Andi is well aware of Carrick’s reputation, hell she’d have to be blind, deaf and dumb to not know, Carrick’s in the papers, magazines and all over the internet and TV all the time, with a new girl almost daily. None of this matters though, because Andi is simply not interested in him, and never will be. But Carrick is a lot more than what you see on the surface, this bad boy player, has a heart, has feelings and he’s not as hardened as everyone else believes. He doesn’t allow people in and he doesn’t trust easily. One night stands work perfectly for him and he’s not looking to change that anytime soon.

Famous last words right there ladies.

From the moment Carrick lays those beautiful blue eyes on Andi, he’s intrigued. Andi on the other hand cannot possibly believe this man’s cocky, cavalier attitude. So begins Revved, Carrick is determined to win Andi’s heart and Andi is determined to have nothing to do with being yet another notch on Carrick’s never ending belt. Friendship seems the safest course of action, and they agree to be friends. Best Friends.

“Denial – it’s my best friend and my worst enemy.”

Carrick and Andi’s relationship is touching, and frustrating, it’s filled with sexual tension, and a genuine affection that’s mutual. But desire and lust simmers just below all else, and it threatens to ruin everything.

“In this moment, I realize that I’m massively screwed. Because I fancy him. Big time. And now I have to find a way to deal with that. Trust me to get a crush on the one man I can’t have.”

Revved gave me some serious anxiety, frustration, swoons, curses, sighs, shivers, tingles, and tears. I was mesmerized by the story, the characters, the emotions just everything, I couldn’t have put it down if I’d wanted to. We get this entire story from Andi’s perspective instead of the ever popular dual perspective that we see most often, but I loved it. Towle’s style of writing has a way of drawing you in, and holding you there. I’ve not read a book from her yet, that I haven’t adored. Revved was in no way the exception. This romance is not all hearts and flowers either, in fact it’s far from it. Carrick and Andi have to go through hell and back in order to find some semblance of happiness, but that makes it all the sweeter. Tragedy, love, betrayal, lies, omissions of truth, denial it’s all in there, but that just makes it all the more perfect in the end.

“Andressa is everything I never knew I wanted, and now, I wouldn’t know how to live without her.”

4 “I don’t get involved with drivers.” “You wanna get out of here?” “Jaguar XK-one twenty” Kisses

Oh-em-gee…I don't think it's possible for Samantha Towle to create characters that I don't love completely and effortlessly. They steal my heart and I don’t ever want it back! Andi and Carrick were absolutely fantastic - I was so sucked into every detail of the story...the angst, the sexiness, the love - it was all perfect for me.

Andressa Amaro Wolfe…Andi, Andi, Andi...my super strong tom ...

4 “I don’t get involved with drivers.” “You wanna get out of here?” “Jaguar XK-one twenty” Kisses

Oh-em-gee…I don't think it's possible for Samantha Towle to create characters that I don't love completely and effortlessly. They steal my heart and I don’t ever want it back! Andi and Carrick were absolutely fantastic - I was so sucked into every detail of the story...the angst, the sexiness, the love - it was all perfect for me.

Andressa Amaro Wolfe…Andi, Andi, Andi...my super strong tom boy...I really did love Andi. Through everything...even the decisions that annoyed me...I felt like I understood her and her motives. Regardless of whether I agree with a characters choices...if I know the logic behind it, I can understand and support them. Andi has to be strong...she lost her father in a very tragic way and it's kind of shaped how she wants to live her life. She is the perfect combination of her parents...her mothers good looks and her fathers drive and passion. Andi’s dedication to her career was awesome - she wanted to make it on her own merits, despite the fact that she didn't have to and that really showed me what kind of person she was. She's focused and disciplined and no one is going to knock her off her track...until Carrick Ryan.

‘“So, why Andi instead of Andressa?”
“Because Andressa is a bit of a mouthful, and it’s just what everyone has always called me.” My dad started calling me Andi. It apparently drove my mum mad until she finally gave in.
Carrick raises his eyes, and I can read the sexual innuendo all over his face.
“A mouthful can be a good thing.” He grins sexily. “Andi is a boy’s name, and you’re far from a boy. No, Andressa…that’s a beautiful woman’s name. It’s perfect for you.”
Oh, he’s good.’

Carrick Ryan...oh-my-sweet-Irish-man-whore-lovin-goodness - Carrick is ah-mazing!!! I have a weak spot for man whores...I don't know what it is about them but watching the transformation is something I always look forward to - I can't help myself. But he's more than just a man whore...he is a fantastic formula one racecar driver. Making a name for himself at such a young age in an extremely intense and competitive sport is not an easy task...but Carrick has fought and worked hard for everything he has. He's definitely the poster boy for work hard, play harder...hence the man whore status but that also has a lot to do with his past and home life. Carrick is...sweet, playful, sexy, and just fun...he warmed my heart, made me smile and turned me on. It's really hard for me to think badly of him - even though he was no saint. He has his tendencies to fly off the handle but I think that's due to his very passionate personality...that and Andi had the ability to bring out the best and worst in him.

“So, how are we best friends again exactly?”
“We’re best friends because” – he leans in close, moving into my space, with his lips next to my ear, and his hot breath makes me shiver – “You won’t let me shag you. Now, we’re going to be the next best thing, and that’s the best friends because I don’t do things by halves, Andressa. I’m an all-or-nothing kinda guy.” He sits back in his chair, staring at me.
I feel a wobble deep inside of me. I swallow down. “Um, yeah…I’m kind of getting that impression.”

Andi and Carrick are...like magnets, drawn together...it was so natural between them. Obviously the sexual attraction was there from the start but the thing I loved the most about Andi and Carrick was the friendship that they developed. If anything I would have liked to see more of that, I couldn't get enough...them just hanging out, watching movies, talking...it was just so casual and normal for them to be hanging out. Their bond was really special and I know it started off playful and Andi was cautious but I never knew it would affect me so deeply. The moment the angst kicked in, I was so hurt for Andi because I saw how much it hurt her...I felt that. But on the other hand...the second they had sex...wow, it was a whole other level of emotional connection. There was one scene towards the end…without spoiling anything, all I will say is it involves a car…and it made me cry. The second I realized what Carrick had done…I knew, no matter what…I was going to get my HEA. It didn’t make going through the pain any less difficult…I still felt the angsty torture that I crave, but that freakin’ car was my sliver of hope and I held on to it with a death grip.

‘His fingers slide over my hand, curling around it, gripping. “Andressa, you’re-“ His voice has changed. It’s deeper, husky.
“The winner?” I cut him off, trying to inject sass into my voice. But it doesn’t work. I just sounded all breathy.
I need to bring us back to where we were, but I don’t know how.
He’s slowly pulling me in closer to him, closer to everything I want but can’t have.
“Like no one I’ve ever met before.”
Wow.
And f^@%.
F^@%!#$ f^@%, f^@%, f^@%.’

Andi and Carrick as friends = happy Lisa...Andi and Carrick as lovers = out of this world, deliriously giddy Lisa. Wow! They were so hot...and sensual - they're already two very passionate people but combined it was this addictive connection that I loved so much. Plus, the way that Carrick behaved...the things he said...it was just so perfect. Take my wildest dreams of what I wanted them to be – add a million – and that’s about where my heart was at. I cannot stress it enough…I was invested before they even kissed…the moment they had sex, there was no going back for me. It just amplified everything I felt about them and despite the tension and hurt that might have happened, that's what kept me going...knowing how happy they made my heart. Was the angst and strain frustrating at times? Yes...some of it could have been fixed with a little communication or clarification...but in the heat of the moment and with what was going on plus based on Carrick and Andi’s personalities...everything made sense for them.

“I can’t get you out of my head. And do you know what the worst thing is?”
There’s something in his tone, something so solemn that makes me that makes me turn my face to his, finding his expression just as grave. It makes my heart twist.
“It’s that you don’t even want to be in here.” He taps a finger to his head. “The one girl that I want, and she doesn’t want me.”
I feel crushed.
“Carrick, I do want you, I just can’t-“
The rest of my words are swallowed up by his kiss.
“Don’t…” he rumbles against my lips. “I don’t want to hear the can’t right now. I just want to hear the want.” He slides his fingers into my hair, tilting my head back so that I’m looking directly in his eyes. “Just tell me that you want me.”
I do want him.
My body is vibrating with the need I feel for him.
The need I always feel for him.
The need I’m constantly trying to bury.
But I can’t bury it tonight.
Closing my eyes, I let out a breath. “I want you.”

I swear…I think I got to around 40% and I could not put my kindle down. If I couldn’t do whatever I was doing while holding my kindle…and also reading…and not paying attention to anything else – then…sorry, it just wasn’t going to happen. I couldn’t function…had no desire to do anything but live in the world that was Andi and Carrick. I attribute this 100% to Samantha’s magical powers. I was submerged into every feeling that Andi experienced and it’s part of the reason why I couldn’t put this book down. I was completely immersed and right there with Andi – regardless of whether or not it’s what I would have done or whether or not I agreed with what she was doing/liked what she was doing…I was feeling with every ounce what she was going through…and that’s all I needed.

“What are you doing?” My voice trembles.
“Taking what I want…what’s mine.”
He cups my face with his hand, running the tip of his thumb over my lower lip, sending a shiver hurtling through me.
“I can’t do this anymore, Andressa. I thought I could handle just being your friend, but I can’t. I’m tired of pretending, pretending that I don’t feel what I feel for you. I want you, and it’s not going away. And I know how you feel the same. I can see it in your eyes…feel it in your body.” He runs his hand down the curve of my waist. “I’m sick of ignoring the inevitable.”
He presses a gentle kiss to the corner of my lips, and I gasp.
“You’re mine. You’ve been mine from the moment I saw you. And I’m definitely yours. So, I’m here, telling you that I want you today and every day after. I’m so beyond f^@%!#$ crazy about you that I’m going insane from not being with you. So, whatever it is that’s stopping you from being with me, like we both know you want, then just fight it babe, because I can’t be without you a moment longer.”

Revved was…everything I needed…scratch that, it was more than I needed – it was something I didn’t even know I was looking for. Sometimes I just need to read something sexy…and angsty...with the perfect blend of drama and passion and that’s what this gave me. Two beautiful characters that captivated me and took me on a wild ride, sucking me into this explosive journey and giving me any and every feeling I could have wanted. It was a great standalone…but I won’t lie…there were some secondary characters in this book *cough cough*Petra and Robbie*cough cough*…alright, mainly Petra, I seriously loved her personality, but come on…there was something there – my spidey senses were tingling! Let’s put it this way…if some spin-off’s happened…I would be a very happy book worm. :-)

Really really liked this story. Despite Andi being a supermodel, she still comes across as relatable and kind. Human. Carrick in all his womanizing is still honest and lovable. Love these two. Love the side characters. All are great. Even Sienna in her pop Princess AH persona lol. The book has some editing issues, but if you look beyond that, very good story.

Really really liked this story. Despite Andi being a supermodel, she still comes across as relatable and kind. Human. Carrick in all his womanizing is still honest and lovable. Love these two. Love the side characters. All are great. Even Sienna in her pop Princess AH persona lol. The book has some editing issues, but if you look beyond that, very good story.

It’s a book so hard to describe it but I like the book and recommend it if you like to read story’s absolutely Motorsport and romantic/drama

It’s a book so hard to describe it but I like the book and recommend it if you like to read story’s absolutely Motorsport and romantic/drama

Seriously why oh why has it taken me sooooo long to read this book. Its been on my kindle for about 5 years but I just totally forgot that it was on there. But after having a book hangover and didn't know what to read for about 2 weeks I ended up scrolling through some of my favourite authors books and saw Revved and I was like "Right I'm going to start this right now. It's about damn time".

Boy oh boy I really wasn't disappointed with this book at all it was everything I was wanting and I...

Seriously why oh why has it taken me sooooo long to read this book. Its been on my kindle for about 5 years but I just totally forgot that it was on there. But after having a book hangover and didn't know what to read for about 2 weeks I ended up scrolling through some of my favourite authors books and saw Revved and I was like "Right I'm going to start this right now. It's about damn time".

Boy oh boy I really wasn't disappointed with this book at all it was everything I was wanting and I absolutely love it. The story was amazing and I loved all of the characters by one and she needed the biggest slap ever. You'll know why once you read it and you'll feel the exact same lol.

Andi/Andressa suffers a great loss at a young age and she never quite deals with it and that has an effect on her when she's older. She ends up getting a job in Formula 1 as a mechanic for the Carrick Ryan. He's the bad boy in the Formula 1 and is always pictured in the press coming out of clubs and with loads of women etc. So when he meets Andi he doesn't know who she is and when he finds out that she's one of his mechanics he's a little suprised lol. They eventually become friend or in Carrick's words 'Best friends' and do all sorts together. But after a while there's only some much "tension" you can take till something is bound to happen...

This books has everything... All the angst, the funny parts that's make you laugh, those bits that make you cry sad and happy tears, parts that'll make you swoon or blush and parts where you'll be shouting NOOOO or WHAT THE HELL WHYYY. I went through all the emotions and I'd do it all again because this book was beautiful.