You may recall that Driven by K. Bromberg was my favorite read of March. So when I discovered Diesel by Lyssa Cole was set in the Driven world, I knew I had to read it.
Diesel follows Luca and Neveah. Neveah works for Walker Tires, and is in charge of driver sponsorships. Luca is a NASCAR driver who happens to be the resident bad boy. Neveah is determined to sign him, as she think he will bring a boost of revenue to the struggling Walker Tires. She also sees the good in Luca, the man she knows he really is. The problem? Well for one, Neveah needs to convince her dad that this is a smart plan, as he is seriously doubting it. After all he's seen everything that has been said/published about Luca. The other? That would be getting Luca to change his image. First though, she needs Luca to accept the sponsorship.
It was so nice to be back in car racing/race track setting. I'm finding that this is an area of sports romance that I want to read more of. So I'm thinking I'll stick around the Driven world for a while.
Overall, I truly enjoyed Diesel. Seeing how Luca and Neveah started this relationship. Back when they absolutely despised each other, yet there was that spark that neither could truly deny. Then witnessing the relationship progress, but neither wanting to admit to it. Even their inevitable fight. I was here for all of it.
I did find myself wondering when the dramatic moment would happen. I was anticipating it, as I knew there had to be THAT moment. When it did happen, I can't say I'm surprised about how it played out. Naturally my heart broke a little bit, as that's just who I am. I felt crushed for Neveah. I was worried about Luca. I was curious about how Neveah's family would react. Then my mind wandered to what happens next? What does this mean for Luca's career? What will happen to Walker Tires? What will happen with Luca and Neveah? Thankfully all of that was covered, so I didn't have to wait long.
One thing I would have liked to see more of within the book, was more about Luca and Neveah's business relationship. I wanted to see them working together, and see how Neveah was changing things for Luca. But we didn't get that. (and that's okay! I fully understand not everything can be included in a book.)
When it's all said and done, I enjoyed the book. I fell for the characters, as well as the setting. Now I'm finding myself wanting to check out other books by Lyssa Cole. So I will need to do that.
Thank you for taking time to read my thoughts,
Neveah Walker- She gets on my nerves. She's a woman in a man's world. Who cares if she has curves for days, smells like heaven, and is bossy as hell?
He’s the latest and greatest in the motorsports world. Killer driver, makes a ton of cash, and everyone wants to sponsor him. Too bad he’s got a bad reputation and an even worse attitude.
She’s the one trying to help her family business. Hell bent on not letting anything come between her and her career.
But when Luca performs less and demands more of Neveah, will she be the one that loses? Or will he be without one of his biggest sponsors?
Lyssa Cole has been in love with books for as long as she can remember. Escaping into a story is her favorite pastime. Wanting to be a writer for a couple years now, she is now crafting her own stories. She loves to write angsty, sexy romance with lots of heat and some suspense to keep you guessing and wanting to turn that page!
You'll also find her on all social media and if you'd like to say hello, email her at lyssacole@lyssacolebooks.com.
