Collision Course by Marie Harte

He's always had a way with the ladies
She won't give him the time of day
Sparks fly when two hearts in motion collide.

Florist Joey Reeves is working overtime to stay away from Lou Cortez, the ace mechanic with a reputation for irresistible charm. She's a single mom with enough on her plate—the last thing she needs is entanglement with the hottest guy in town...

"Well, hello there."

Joey glanced up and froze. The man who'd been haunting her sleep looked even better in the hard light of day.
"H-hello." She coughed. The guys who worked at Webster's Garage all looked larger than life, covered in tattoos, muscles, and that indefinable sense of danger they wore like a second skin. But this guy, the tall, Latin lover with dark-brown eyes and lips made for kissing, who had snared her.

Book 4
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Avid Reader – ☆☆☆☆
M/F Romance
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I have not read any of the previous books in this series, but never felt that I was lost on who the characters were.

There are a lot of characters in this book. I really liked how they helped move the story along without overpowering Lou and Joey's story.

Joey has been trying to atone to her parents for several years. She knows that she's been a disappointment, but she can't regret her decision. She loves her son and knows what's best for him. While she wants to do more with her life, she also wants to be practical and not expose her son to too much or too many people. When she finally lets herself feel for someone else, it's scary and lovely all wrapped into a yummy package known as Lou.

Lou has had his eye on Joey for a while. However, she was great at ducking him. He's surrounded by women in his life with all of his siblings, aunts, mom, and grandma. He knows how women work and knows what makes them feel special, and he just wants Joey to smile. He is also somewhat shy about his own upbringing, as his mom didn't make the best choices.

When love is on the line, can Joey and Lou stick it out? Or will they let their family dictate their choices? I enjoyed their story a lot but felt that there was a lot of Joey's story that was left unresolved – especially with her parents. It was just glossed over. However, this was enjoyable, and Lou's family was laugh worthy almost every time.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
This is the fourth book in the series, and is a really good addition to it. I found it necessary to disappear throughout the day to get it finished, and will be super tired in the morning – but wow it was worth it! (It took my brain an age to get used to Lou being male and Joey female, which made for some amusing mistakes as I was reading.)

Lou is a stand-up guy who has never felt the need to settle down, but Joey has somehow caught his attention and he cannot shake her from his mind. As they slowly get to know each other, Joey has to decide just how much she can trust him. At times I felt that it was even slower than necessary, but I loved the story, from Lou's crazy family, to Brandon and his amazing manners and love of soccer.

It was a very satisfying read, and I loved catching up with previous couples we have gotten to know. I think though, that Lou and Joey are my favourites so far.


Lee’Anne – ☆☆
I just wasn't a huge fan of the pace of this book. It had a great start that got me into the book but by about the fifth chapter I was skimming and waiting for some action other than the two main characters having sex.

Joey is a single mom who has parents who won't let her forget she got pregnant at 15 and "ruined her life." Lou is an artist/mechanic who pretty much raised his many younger sisters and is adamant about never having children. Lou's been attracted to Joey since she was working with Del (from the previous book) on flowers for Del and Mike’s wedding. He's relentless in pursuing her and when Joey does finally relent, she doesn't mention her 9-year-old son. Things progress quickly between Joey and Lou without there ever being a mention of Brandon, her son, until things have gone past a comfortable point of filling Lou in. Plus, Brandon's father is coming back into the picture, so things start getting confusing for everyone pretty quickly.

I will say the "sexy" scenes were hot, the author did a fantastic job, I just wish there would have been more of the rest of the storyline. Honestly, the way that most of the characters are described it was almost depressing. Lou's mom is made out to be a whore, Joey’s parents are nasty people who put their daughter down and treat her like she owes them the world, and Felix, Joey’s baby-daddy, is described as this horrible person from the beginning. When Felix shows up wanting to get to know his son, Joey is horrible to him. As I write this review I realize my biggest issue with this book is probably that I didn't like Joey, the heroine, at all. She lies to Lou, doesn't have a backbone with her parents until she comes into money, and is horrible to Felix when he tries to make amends. Hopefully the next book in this series will be better.

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Caffeine addict, boy referee, and romance aficionado, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Harte has over 100 books published with more constantly on the way. She’s a confessed bibliophile and devotee of action movies. Whether hiking in Central Oregon, biking around town, or hanging at the local tea shop, she’s constantly plotting to give everyone a happily ever after. Visit Marie's website and fall in love.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Collision Course (Body Shop Bad Boys #4) by Marie Harte to read and review.

Zero to Sixty by Marie Harte

BAD BOY SAM + GOOD GIRL IVY =
LEARNING TO LOVE AGAIN

After her last disaster of a relationship, Ivy Stephens is content being single. She has her job, her apartment-and the cute little puppy she's seen hanging around. When he escapes, she finds her search efforts aided by a big, burly, devastatingly handsome man. One who claims a prior claim on her dog.

Sam Hamilton is at loose ends since his best friend fell in love. He finds a sense of purpose in rescuing strays. The puppy who's stolen his heart just happens to run into blond, beautiful Ivy. And Sam can't help hoping she'll take in one more stray-him-for good.

Book 3
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Mary – ☆☆☆☆
Sam Hamilton is a bad boy, or that is what he appears to be to the outside world. But his best friend, Foley, and Foley's mom are his family and have been there for him for most of 10 years. While Sam's birth mother, Louise, only causes him pain, Sam fights to take the anger and pain away.

Ivy Stephens is a good girl that has had her share of bad boyfriends. She put her way through massage therapy school and is part owner in a business. Still, her family doesn't care that she even exists.

When Sam and Ivy meet looking for a stray puppy, the sparks fly between them. While Ivy is cautious about rushing into a relationship, Sam wants more of what he has never had before and he wants it with Ivy. They spend time together with Cookie, the puppy, and it just makes them want to be together even more.

Can Ivy date Sam without rushing in too fast? Will Sam let Louise ruin what is beginning with Ivy? Will Foley and his mom approve of Ivy dating Sam? What happens when Ivy learns about Sam's past?

This is the third book in this series and I am loving it and can't wait for the next one. It is about Sam and Foley's mechanic buddy, Lou, and the only woman that hasn't swooned at Lou's feet.


Lee’Anne – ☆☆☆
Sam Hamilton is a mechanic with a rocky past and though he looks and sometimes acts like an alpha bad boy, he’s definitely a sweet teddy bear deep down. Sam helps Willie, an elderly and hilarious woman, save stray animals and when a little puppy doesn’t seem to want to stay in one place, it leads Sam to Ivy Stephens’ door. Ivy is a massage therapist who has just gotten out of a rocky relationship. Though the two are attracted to one another, Ivy isn’t willing to get into another relationship. Then the two decide to “split custody” of the stray pup and things begin to heat up.

I didn’t much care for Ivy’s character and I think that’s been the strongest factor in my 3-star rating. The writing is good, however, the pace just isn’t there. Especially when scenes from previous characters are thrown in, this is the first book in the series that I’ve read and I think that had I read the previous books this wouldn’t have been so confusing. My favorite part of this book was Willie, each scene that has her in it had me cracking up – she definitely makes this a story worth reading.

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Book 2
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For reviews & more info, check out our Roadside Assistance post.

Caffeine addict, boy referee, and romance aficionado, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Harte has over 100 books published with more constantly on the way. She’s a confessed bibliophile and devotee of action movies. Whether hiking in Central Oregon, biking around town, or hanging at the local tea shop, she’s constantly plotting to give everyone a happily ever after. Visit Marie's website and fall in love.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Roadside Assistance (Body Shop Bad Boys #2) by Marie Harte to read and review.

Roadside Assistance by Marie Harte

Underneath the axle grease and tats
He's a gentleman

Foley Sanders figured he'll always be content with a life of cars and casual hookups. Until a run-in with Cyn, a statuesque firecracker with a hate-on for men, leaves him bewitched and intrigued-much to her annoyance.

Maybe Cynthia Nichols was a little hard on Foley, that muscular, tattooed, super-hot mechanic next door. But she's tired of feeling defensive about her size and has sworn off men. She's got a new job, new life, perfect plan. Foley has trouble written all over him-no way is she going to fall for his charms.

Foley might look like a bad idea, but underneath, he's all gentleman. Too bad Cyn's not buying it. What's a bad boy to do when the goddess of his dreams won't give him the time of day?

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Mary – ☆☆☆☆
Just looking at Foley Sanders and you will want to run away until you look closer. He is a mechanic and is covered in tattoos and looks the part of a bad boy. But under all of that, he has a big heart and is looking for the right girl. He just doesn't know it yet. He is loyal to his friends and will protect those he loves.

Cyn Nichols has moved back home to help her brother, Matt, with the coffee shop and look into opening a few more. When she goes to the nearby auto shop to talk to them about taking over the parking spaces in front of the coffee shop, she encounters Foley. She is not intimidated by his tats and bad boy image. She actually finds herself attracted to him. But after her last disaster of a relationship, she has sworn off men for a while.

Will Cyn give Foley a chance and go out with him? Will her insecurities get in the way of a perfect relationship for both Cyn and Foley?

I liked book one, it was an okay story, but I loved Foley and his story had me laughing and crying. I can't wait for book three to see what happens with Sam.

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Caffeine addict, boy referee, and romance aficionado, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Harte has over 100 books published with more constantly on the way. She’s a confessed bibliophile and devotee of action movies. Whether hiking in Central Oregon, biking around town, or hanging at the local tea shop, she’s constantly plotting to give everyone a happily ever after. Visit Marie's website and fall in love.

Connect with Marie

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Roadside Assistance (Body Shop Bad Boys #2) by Marie Harte to read and review.

Test Drive by Marie Harte

GET TO KNOW THE BODY SHOP BAD BOYS

Johnny, Foley, Sam, and Lou are the rough and tumble mechanics of Webster's Garage. These reformed bad boys are used to living fast, but it's the women in their lives who take them from zero to sixty in a heartbeat.

JOHNNY

Johnny Devlin's a charmer with a checkered past. He's has had his eye on scorching-hot bartender Lara Valley for ages, but she's rejected him more than once. That doesn't mean he won't come to her aid when some dirtbag mauls her. When she asks him on a date as a no-strings-attached thank you, he can't say no. And then he's saying nothing but hell, yes.

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Lee’Anne – ☆☆☆☆
Johnny works at a garage with a group of his best friends, they’re all pretty close and always messing with one another as boys do. Johnny is known for his charm when it comes to women, but the one woman who he’s wanted for years seems to be immune to his charm. Lara Valley is a bartender and a student, she’s worked her butt off to get where she is and isn’t willing to get played, which is why she’s resisted Johnny for so long. When he’s finally able to convince her to give it a go, the chemistry between the two is off the charts.

I absolutely loved the camaraderie between Johnny and the guys at the garage. I didn’t like that it took what felt like foooorever for Johnny and Lara to get together, I did a lot of skimming in the middle leading up to them finally getting together. I do appreciate the detail the author gave to their love story, but at the same time it was just too much. The book did keep me laughing almost beginning to end though, so it’s still earning a solid 4 stars and I look forward to reading more from this series!


Mary – ☆☆☆☆
3.5 Stars
Johnny Devlin works at an auto repair shop and he is a ladies’ man. He doesn't do relationships; you could call him the king of one night stands. Lara Valley works at Ray's bar at night and goes to nursing school during the day. She wants a better life than what her parents are living. She doesn't have time for a man. Johnny noticed Lara the first time he saw her and has been asking her out for over four years and she keeps turning him down. Things happen and she begins to see a different side to him and decides to give him a chance. Can they make a go of a relationship or will the past ruin it? Will Lara push him away when she sees how he really is?

This is a first for me from this author and I was looking for a little more storyline. It was a good story, just seemed like something was missing. I did like how all of their friends were included in the story. I can't wait for more in this series to see where it will go.


Dawn – ☆☆☆
2.5 stars
I really liked the idea for this book, however sadly for me it was just too slow and took a bit too long to get into the actual story.

The book is about Johnny and Lara. He is a player who decides she is the woman for him. She just wants to better herself from the life her parents and sister live.

We got to know all the characters pretty well, which was great.

I really wanted to like this book, but sadly, it just didn't do it for me.


Mary Jo – ☆☆☆
This book had a solid plot and characters but, for me, it seemed to drag on and on. The sub-plot with Lara's sister and kids, for me, did little to advance the story other than to provide Johnny a way to show Lara that he was a standup guy.

This book took me a while to read as I found myself picking it up and putting it down again and again before making a concentrated effort to finish.

Caffeine addict, boy referee, and romance aficionado, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Marie Harte has over 100 books published with more constantly on the way. She’s a confessed bibliophile and devotee of action movies. Whether hiking in Central Oregon, biking around town, or hanging at the local tea shop, she’s constantly plotting to give everyone a happily ever after. Visit Marie's website and fall in love.

Connect with Marie

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of Test Drive (Body Shop Bad Boys #1) by Marie Harte to read and review.