by Lori Foster
Series: Road to Love #2
Genres: Contemporary Romance
Source: Publisher
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You can’t put the brakes on love…
Ronnie Ashford needs a distraction. In the morning, she has to offer arrogant, conventional Jack Crews a job and convince him not to take it. She doesn’t need anyone’s help, thank you very much. But tonight is all about the tall, sexy stranger who just walked in the bar—and all the delicious trouble they could get into together. Too bad just as things are heating up between them, he whispers the three little words that destroy everything: “I’m Jack Crews.”
Jack is determined to connect with fiery Ronnie—in bed and out of it—but her terms are clear. If he takes the job, helping her acquire prized artifacts for her mysterious bosses, anything between them is strictly off-limits. Somehow he has to convince a woman who’s never felt like she belonged that she’s found her place—with him. And with the danger sparking hotter than the fire between them, it’s going to be one unforgettable trip…
Slow Ride by Lori Foster is the second novel in her Road to Love romantic suspense series featuring two brothers and their family and friends. After reading an excerpt in the back of book one, I was excited for Jack Crews and Ronnie Ashford’s romance. Foster did not disappoint.
Coffee Dates with Slow Ride
- First Date: Ronnie Ashford hasn’t led a blessed life, but she loves her job working for eccentric twins who collect oddities. After a scare during a purchase the twins want her to hire muscle and tomorrow morning she has an interview with Jack Crews. Tonight she just wants to get lost so she can get a good night’s sleep, free from the nightmares that plague her. Jack and his brother own a transportation company but he has spent the day rehabbing his new homestead and grabs a beer and some food at the town’s only pub. When he walks in Ronnie decides that the rugged hunk is exactly the distraction she needs. No names. just a night of bliss. All hopes of a good night sleep end when Ronnie realizes he is Jack Crews. And just like that I am hooked! The story follows the same formula as Drivin to Distraction, but the ride was a good one!
- Second Date: Jack has a meeting with a Ron Ashford this morning but he cannot stop thinking about the feisty blonde who slipped away last night. She isn’t his type but has gotten under his skin. Ronnie steals herself for their encounter and oh man was this second date fun. I loved the banter, the manipulation and the twists. Ronnie doesn’t want or need help, or at least that is her outward persona and I enjoyed watching the walls around her facade crumble. Foster introduces a suspenseful thread and provided one heck of a backstory.
- Third Date: Sizzling hot chemistry gave way to more as they work together. When it looks like someone is targeting Ronnie, Jack steps up to protect her. I loved that despite the fast pace; the romance felt like a slow-burn, with character growth, trust building and firsts. The suspense built as Foster threw some twists our way and I devoured the second half of their story in one sitting.
Sexy, suspenseful and heartfelt you’ll want to let Foster take you on a Slow Ride.
Sexy, suspenseful and heartfelt you'll want to let Lori Foster take you on a Slow Ride. #NewRelease #RoadtoLove #mustread #romanticsuspense Share on X
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Mary @StackingMyBookShelves!
I have read a few books by LF and loved them. I will have to add this one to the list to get too. I am so happy you enjoyed this one.
Mary
Lindy@ A Bookish Escape
I was so glad when I saw you wrote a review for a new Lori Foster book! I love her stories so much!!! I love books with sizzling hot chemistry, a protective lead and lots of twists. Great set of coffee dates Kim!
Carla
This sounds like a good, enjoyable series. I will have to watch for them. Nice review Kim.
Lorna
Still haven’t read a book all the way through of hers- after losing it somewhere. This one sounds good to me. Glad you enjoyed it!
Anne - Books of My Heart
Wonderful review. Seems a bit romantic suspense which I really like. I have read this author but not recently. This one seems to be a hit.
Bookworm Brandee
This sounds like a great read from Foster! I’m going to have to pick up this series since both you and my blogger wife 😉 love Foster. I like the idea of the fast pace but slow-burn romance. Great review, Kimberly!
Lily B
I love the sound of this series 😀 it looks like fun. I’ll go check out book 1 first, it seems like a good place to start
Aleen @ Lampshade Reader
“She isn’t his type but has gotten under his skin.” Isn’t the best way? 🙂
Great review.
Suzanne @ The Bookish Libra
Add me to the list of folks who now have the song ‘Slow Ride, Take it Easy’ stuck in their heads, lol. Seriously though, this sounds great. I like the way you describe the developing relationship between Jack and Ronnie.
Sophia Rose
I’ve anticipated so many next in series books after reading that chapter teaser at the back of the first book. Quite the meet up for this pair. 🙂
Greg
I’m with Sherry haha! I saw this title and I thought of Slow Ride by Foghat!
Kimberly
Not gonna lie, I sang it while writing this review, and even pulled it up to listen!
Debbie S Haupt
Its on my shelf and it just got a little higher on the pile 😉
Katherine @ I Wish I Lived in a Library
Okay I need this one! I finally read a Lori Foster book last year and really loved it though it was a bit less suspense-y than this one but this one looks like even more fun!
sherry fundin
Now I have that song stuck in my head…Slow Ride, Take It Easy…
Maggie
Lori Foster is a sure bet when it comes to romance. Easily the safest author to guarantee a HEA at least for me. Great review Kim
Melliane
It’s great that you had another good time with this one! It’s an author I need to try
Nick
Foster is an author who I have heard great things about! This one sounds sexy and romantic! I love a good slow-burn romance. I know my library has a lot of her audios, so I’ll give her a try!
kindlemom1
I is so nice to see this author consistently deliver. Love authors like that!
Nadene
Their second meeting must have been awkward.
Stephanie Jane (Literary Flits)
It’s never a good idea to date employees!!
Kimberly
True, however they are equals and contracted by a third party.
Ailyn Koay
hahah. never mix business with pleasure! that’s why everyone does it right?