Furious Rush

S. C. Stephens

Aug 2016 · Sold by Forever

About this ebook

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Thoughtless series comes a swoon-worthy, enemies-to-lovers romance set in the world of motocross.

Mackenzie Cox has a lot to prove. Daughter of a racing legend, she is eager to show the world that she has inherited her father's talent in the male-dominated sport of professional motorcycle racing. The last thing Kenzie needs is to be antagonized by her rival team's newest rider, Hayden Hayes. Plucked from the world of illegal street racing, Hayden immediately gets under Kenzie's skin. His insinuations that Kenzie is a spoiled princess who was handed her career fuels her desire to win, and much to her surprise, Kenzie soon learns she performs better when she's racing against Hayden.

As Kenzie and Hayden push each other on the track, the electric energy between them off the track shifts into an intense--and strictly forbidden--attraction. The only rule between their two ultra-competitive teams is zero contact. Kenzie always does her best to play by the rules, but when her team slips into a financial crisis, she has no choice but to turn to Hayden for help. The tension simmers during their secret, late-night rendezvous, but Kenzie has too much to lose to give in to her desires. Especially when she begins to doubt that Hayden has completely left his street life behind...

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Ratings and reviews

Extreme sports are a big draw to sports enthusiasts. The adrenaline rush, expensive machines and death defying stunts are breathtaking. Furious Rush captures all the thrills of this risky sport and goes one step further by mixing in the most heart stopping adventure of all. Falling in love. Kenzie's adventurous spirit leads her down some treacherous roads and some spotty choices. Hayden is a bad boy with a need for speed and the heart of a champion. Kenzie was a lot of fun, she was sassy when she had to be, brutal when necessary but her choices were always her own and that makes for a strong and remarkable main character.

This was definitely an intriguing story. Stephens introduced me to a world that I know nothing about and did it in vivid Technicolor. I know that this novel was a new world for readers to get into, but as a standalone I did find it quite slow to get into. It was almost as if Stephens separated world building and character development from the forward motion of the plot for a while. But when the story moved, I couldn’t put it down. It was fantastic. The characters that Stephens developed were likeable if not loveable. I enjoyed getting to know them, but at the same time could easily put them down and walk away for a while. Don’t get me wrong, they are the perfect characters for this tale and I enjoyed getting to know them, but for me they were missing that thing that makes them unforgettable. At the same time, the supporting cast really brought the life that these two are caught up in to the forefront of the tale. The extreme attitudes throughout brought the world to life but didn’t necessarily endear me to the characters. This novel was definitely an enjoyable read that has allowed me to experience a new world. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what Stephens comes up with next. Please note that I received a complimentary copy of this work in exchange for an honest review.

Kenzie is a strong female character. She’s grown up and works in the male dominated field of motorcycle racing. Her father was a legend so she’s a legacy. Much of this story is her personal tale of trying to make it in the sport. She lives and breathes it. Hayden and Kenzie’s story is almost a Romeo and Juliet situation. Add to that some illegal street racing and someone sabotaging drivers. This of course brings out the fighting of attraction, secrets, lies and the severing of relationships. All there are suspense and mystery elements. Things did not play out how I expected. If you’re looking for a book with an unpredictable ending, you should definitely check it out.

About the author

S. C. Stephens is a #1 bestselling author who spends her every free moment creating stories that are packed with emotion and heavy on romance. In addition to writing, she enjoys spending lazy afternoons in the sun reading, listening to music, watching movies, and spending time with her friends and family. She and her two children reside in the Pacific Northwest.