by Lori Foster
Series: Road to Love #1
Genres: Contemporary Romance
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When desire gets this hot, you’d better buckle up…
Mary Daniels doesn’t let anything get in the way of her job acquiring rare artifacts for her wealthy boss. But this particular obstacle—huge, hard-muscled, unashamedly masculine—is impossible to ignore. Stuck in a cramped car with Brodie Crews for hours en route to their new assignment, Mary feels her carefully crafted persona—and her trademark self-control—is slipping, and she won’t allow it.
Brodie can’t imagine what secret in Mary’s past has left her so buttoned-up, though he’d dearly love to find out. Maybe then she’d trust him enough to explore their explosive chemistry. But he needs this job, so he’ll play by her rules and bide his time…until an enemy determined to outwit them strikes and he needs to get close—in every way—to protect her. Otherwise they could lose much more than a precious collectible. They could lose it all.
I had such fun with Driven to Distraction by Lori Foster. I closed my Kindle grinning from ear to ear. A rescue dog, character growth and toe-curling moments provided the perfect start to the Roads to Love series. I laughed, held my breath and devoured Brodie and Mary’s story.
First, I have to say Mary Daniels, has a really cool job. She works for an eccentric millionaire who likes to bid and collect pieces of art. Her job is to collect the pieces, make payment and deliver them safely. When her boss hires Brodie Crews as the driver to accompany her, Mary’s controlled little world gets turned upside down!
From their first very awkward meet to her attempts at hiring Brodie’s brother instead I knew I was in for a fun ride. While I don’t consider myself to be a prude, even I had my concerns about Brody. Sure the man curls your toes, but I wasn’t at all sure. Even as Mary unwillingly kept checking out his body. LOL. I will say that Foster soon had me swooning over this brother and his big heart.
Brody and his brother own Mustang Transport Courier Services. Jack, his brother is the suit guy and Brody handles deliveries. Ladies you are going to love these brothers, their office manager and their spitfire mother.
I not only loved Mary’s story, growth and the developing romance but Foster gave us an intense suspense thread, sibling teasing an awesome family and interesting secondary characters. Mary was wonderful and Foster allowed the reader to understand and connect with her. She is complex, confident in some aspects, defensive in others but a good soul. I love when I can picture myself having coffee with a character. We will make Mary’s decaf though. Now Brodie, on the other hand, is laid-back, unless someone or something he cares about is in trouble… then look out. Wait until you meet his furry friend, Howler.
Fan of Lori Foster’s Love Undercover series will adore Driven to Distraction. Brody sort of reminded me of Rowdy. We get a sneak peek of Slow Ride, book two. It releases in April 2019 and will be Jack Crews’ story.
I had such fun reading, Driven to Distraction by Lori Foster. I closed my Kindle grinning like a fool. A rescue dog, character growth and toe-curling moments provided the perfect start to the Roads to Love series. Share on X
Barbara Strickland
Very tempting
Kimberly
Thank you Barbara. Sorry for the late response life has thrown me some curveballs and I’ve been busy dodging them.
Barbara Strickland
I know the feeling. I have had a lot lately, right up until yesterday. You know I actually wrote a post about curveballs quite a while ago, maybe I should chase it up and see if I made any sense. You take care,
bookworm
I used to read and enjoy Lori Foster books, I need to get into them again. This series sounds good
Kimberly
Perfect time, this is an all new series!
Dani Eide
Great review Kimberly! Never read this author but this book seems to be a great place to start. Love the brother owning a business together and their spitefire mom. Going after rare artifacts is just icing on the cake.
Kimberly
I love Foster. Her characters and stories always pull me in.
Rachel @Waves of Fiction
I love it when animals are included in the story especially rescue animals. Sounds like a fun romance, Kimberly! Great review! 🙂
Kimberly
I feel the same way Rachel.
Melanie Simmons
I do love rescued dogs. I haven’t tried Lori Foster, but she’s been on my radar for a while. I need to give her a shot. Great review.
Kimberly
Pretty sure this is available for audio too.
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
This sounds really fun and I’m a sucker for books that have dogs in them so seeing that this features a rescue dog made me smile. The cover is pretty easy on the eyes too, lol.
Kimberly
Yes, we get his story and you’ll love his personality. *scrolls back up to look at cover and nods*
Nise'
This was a great start to a new series. Loved Howler too.
Kimberly
LOl, yes Howler was great.
Angela Adams
Sounds like a fun read — thanks for the post!
Kimberly
Happy to share. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Angela!
Jonetta (Ejaygirl)
I love everything about your review but when you said “Brody sort of reminded me of Rowdy,” that sealed the deal.
Kimberly
?I love Rowdy! Hehe…enjoy!
kindlemom1
Okay you have me sold with your very last line. I love that feel good feeling at the end of really good stories. I so need to grab this one!
I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving season Kim and thank you so much for all your support and friendship over the years!! <3
Kimberly
Thanks Ali, Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Online friends are the best?
Heidi
I haven’t read this author yet, I should add it asap because my last few holiday romances have been a miss.
Kimberly
I’ve only read two I would call winners, but I have an audio coming up this weekend and Ruggle always delivers??
Northwoman
This one might be for me. I loved Rowdy. I haven’t read Lori Foster in awhile. More because I enjoy so many genres. I like her. Great review! Anne – Books of My Heart
Kimberly
I loved Rowdy?
Mary Kirkland
Well dang, that sounds so good. The brothers sound great. It’s been a while since I’ve read her books but I’ve always liked the ones I’ve read. I will be adding this to my wish list.
Kimberly
Glad you’ve enjoyed her previous books. I hope you grab this one Mary.
Anna
It sounds like fun. I’ll check it out. 🙂
Anna from elements of emaginette
Kimberly
Thanks Anna!
Sophia Rose
I like their unique jobs and the family owned business. I’m a fan of character growth and seeing people come together like this. It does sound like a fab series.
Kimberly
It was fun and wait until you see the types of art he collects.
Melliane
Oh that’s an author I still need to try there
Kimberly
Oh my goodness, another of my favs.
Debbie Haupt
Awe great review Kim (I shared this on my feature of Driven to Distraction today)
Its high on my shelf and now I really want to get my hands on it. I have so much fun with Lori’s books too and when you said you closed your Kindle and ginned from ear to ear I knew I would be opening this one very soon. Thanks for the super duper review!!
Kimberly
I always have fun with Foster’s novels and these characters and slight suspense angle were all well done.