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Kept me thinkingIt started off slow and I had to make myself continue to read. The farther along I got in the story the better it became.
Kept me thinking
I love Sports Romance. I just love a hero or heroine who is really really good at something.
I love capable heroines who aren't afraid to punch someone in the face.
I use to be a competive speed skater.
Thus, I love Roller Derby and if I can get it in a Romance Novel--Joy is Mine!
Here are some Romances with Roller Derby! My lists are never in any particular order.
1. The Mane Squeeze by Shelly Laurenston
Growing up on the tough Philly streets, Gwen O'Neill knows how to fend for herself. But what is she supposed to do with a nice, suburban Jersey boy who has a tendency to turn into a massive Grizzly? Despite his menacing growl and four-inch claws, Gwen finds Lachlan "Lock" MacRyrie cute and really sweet. He actually watches out for her, and unlike the rest of her out-of-control family, manages not to morbidly embarrass her. Too bad cats don't believe in forever.
At nearly seven feet tall, Lock is used to people responding to him in two ways: screaming or running away. Gwen--half lioness, half tigress, all kick-ass--does neither. She's sexy beyond belief and smart as hell, but she's so busy protecting her family and friends that she's forgetting about her own safety. Lock probably shouldn't get involved, but he can't simply walk away. Not when Gwen means absolutely everything to him.
2. Falling Hard by Megan Sparks
When Annie moves from London to a small town in the midwest, she struggles to fit in. She gets off to a bad start when she makes an enemy of her school's queen bee, Kelsey. But she discovers a new passion, the exciting sport of roller derby, and makes friends with the cool and quirky girls on her team, the Liberty Belles. She also meets Jesse, the friendly boy who works at the roller rink, and Tyler, a cute, all-American sports star.
3. Found by You by Victoria H. Smith
He’s noticed by everyone…
Griffin Chandler.
He’s captain of our college’s basketball team. I swear to God I’ve already seen him in a Nike ad, and he’s one of the top picks when he goes pro following our spring graduation.
His life is on display for the world. Both his accomplishments and demons there for judgment.
I’m a girl who likes to play roller derby from, of all places, Wisconsin. My own demons better concealed. And one day…
He notices me.
Found by You is a new adult contemporary romance.
4. Love and Skate: Books 1-5, The Complete Series by Lila Felix
On the rink she’s tough, she’s a leader, she’s fast and she’s the epitome of a rebellious girl. But Nellie’s been hurt, only once, but it was enough to make her look at life through different eyes and off the rink she’s a timid girl who loves with no pretenses.
A long time ago Owen Black was betrayed by the girl he thought he loved and the guy he called his best friend. The anguish set off a domino effect of negativity in his life and he never has fully recovered. He meets Nellie Forrester and thinks he can let it go for her.
But how can you love someone when the wounds from your past are still wide open?
5. The Derby Girl by Tamara Morgan
Roller derby girl Gretchen "Honey Badger" Badgerton lives in the moment, no apologies. Like every woman in Pleasant Park with a pulse, she finds Dr. Jared Fine irresistible, but she's taken by surprise when her unattainable new neighbor asks her out.
On paper, Jared is the perfect man: gorgeous, wealthy and charitable. But his golden image is just that, and opening an upstate practice is a welcome chance to start a new life. When Gretchen stops to help him with a flat tire, he's intrigued by her feisty attitude—and her sexy body art. There's something refreshing about being with a take-charge woman who doesn't expect him to be anything but himself.
Though Gretchen is hesitant to shatter Jared's "bad girl" illusion of her, she has to face facts: she's fallen for the good doctor. She's used to putting everyone else's needs before hers, but as their relationship heats up, can she handle having someone take care of her for a change?
6. Derby Girl by Shauna Cross
n this exciting collection of paranormal tales, best-selling authors Stephenie Meyer (Twilight), Kim Harrison (Once Dead, Twice Shy), Meg Cabot (How to Be Popular), Lauren Myracle (ttyl), and Michele Jaffe (Bad Kitty) take prom mishaps to a whole new level—a truly hellish level. Wardrobe malfunctions and two left feet don't hold a candle to discovering your date is the Grim Reaper—and he isn't here to tell you how hot you look.
From angels fighting demons to a twisted take on getting what you wish for, these five stories will entertain better than any DJ in a bad tux can. No corsage or limo rental necessary. Just good, creepy fun.
10. Demon Derby by Carrie Harris
Casey kicked cancer’s ass. Now a demon wants to kick hers. . . .
Casey hates being known as the girl who survived cancer. She wants people to treat her like her old self, fearless and strong. And after a creepy encounter with a crazy guy in an alley, Casey is all about reclaiming her power.
So when she has a chance to try out for the Apocalypsies roller derby team, she jumps on it. Being a derby girl would prove that she doesn’t need anybody’s pity. It doesn’t hurt that Michael, the team manager, is almost unnaturally hot. Which makes sense when Casey finds out that he’s not human.
Michael’s got a secret: he trains demon hunters. That crazy guy in the alley? Demon. And the fact that Casey went head to head with evil and lived makes her a threat to demonkind. Casey thought she’d already fought and won the battle of her lifetime. But it’s only beginning. . . .
Did I miss one? Let me know!
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Books 2 and 3 and Ms. Smith's Space series. Book 2 picks up with Lacey and Drake in Paris. They are together now and Drake follows Lacey to Paris to be with her while she persues her dream of becoming an opera singer. Her gig has landed her here and she is becoming famous in her own right.
But Drake who has left his family and their money behind in the states is struggling to not so much with his girlsfriends fame but more I thought with things in general. He left school so he can't really find work and the work he does find is underpaying. Lacey I felt really didn't help in thier situation attempted didn't make Drake feel better kinda like in a way threw her fame and money in his face. Which is why I felt Drake didn't move in with her while they were in Paris. It was this and besides the fact that Drake didn't know exactly what he wanted to do with his life at this point.
So they head back to the States, but Lacey will be returning to Paris. Drake landed a job at the mechanic shop Lacey's cousin Derrick works at. While Drake is back in the states he meets up with other asian young folks around his age and they all become fast friends.
Source: Purchased
Format: eBook (Kindle-Mobie)
Publisehd: October 2013
Indie
Genre: New Adult Contemporary Romance, Multicultral Romance
Sex: Strong Sexual Content (18+)
Available: Amazon (you can catch the entire series on sale right now for .99 cents)
The space between deals with the characters Lacey Douglas and Truman Drake. This is a new adult story, Lacey is 18 and drake is a year older than her at 19 and they are both out of high school...thank god!
The reason why I liked this story so much wasn't only because of the characters, both main and secondart. I also liked the fact that Ms. Smith threw very real life issues at this young couple. They faced many obstacles in this story, so let me get to it.
Lacey who is of mixed raced black/white is working to take care of her sick mother meets Drake at a casting party her best friend Margot throws, the both work at a opera house and occasionally Margort throws these parties (she also sells weed on the side). Drake who is the adopted asian son of a senator of Illinois grows bored at his fathers campaign party got himself into some hot water when he gambled with the
wrong people who works at the country club the party is at. This is how he ended up on the west side of Chicago with Lacey's cousin about to buy drugs. While he's making the deal, he hears the voice of Lacey Douglas and is totally enraptured. After seeing her on stage he makes it a point to get the casting party he hears her best friend and cousin talking about to meet her. I will say sparks definitely flew when these two met. They pretty much acted on the instant attraction between them and were sharing their first heated kiss even before Lacey knew Drake's full name.
