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Oaktown Girls #1
Driven
From the author of the Rainbow Award-Winning series, Transformed
"... should be in the library of ever LGBTQ person ..." -- US Review of Books
Who says you can’t find the love of your life while you’re getting your tire fixed?
Even IF your boss is actively trying to close her garage?
Driven is the oldest woman-owned garage in Oakland – and the pride of the lesbian community.
At least, it is until the uber-competitive former race car driver Mindy Rose shows up and opens her own garage, complete with chair massages and a sushi bar.
Mindy’s out to destroy Driven, a fact that galls her good-hearted, and very ethical Irish assistant Kate.
This is just reinforced when Kate has an emergency blow out, and is forced to go into Driven for a repair. Instantly, she finds herself drawn to the tall, tantalizing co-owner Lizzy.
That’s when things get … well … complicated. Especially because Kate is an undocumented worker who seriously needs her job.
Soon Kate finds herself hatching a secret scheme to save Driven, while falling hard for Lizzy. Yet, Lizzy has no idea she’s part of Mindy’s nasty operation. Or even that Mindy is out to get her.
Can sweet Kate and passionate Lizzy finally find the love they’ve been looking for forever?
Or will Mindy find out and bring them and Driven down – and get Kate deported in the process?
And when is Kate going to tell Lizzy who she actually is?
It’s just the beginning of the wild ride that is the Oaktown Girls series.
"... should be in the library of ever LGBTQ person ..." -- US Review of Books
Who says you can’t find the love of your life while you’re getting your tire fixed?
Even IF your boss is actively trying to close her garage?
Driven is the oldest woman-owned garage in Oakland – and the pride of the lesbian community.
At least, it is until the uber-competitive former race car driver Mindy Rose shows up and opens her own garage, complete with chair massages and a sushi bar.
Mindy’s out to destroy Driven, a fact that galls her good-hearted, and very ethical Irish assistant Kate.
This is just reinforced when Kate has an emergency blow out, and is forced to go into Driven for a repair. Instantly, she finds herself drawn to the tall, tantalizing co-owner Lizzy.
That’s when things get … well … complicated. Especially because Kate is an undocumented worker who seriously needs her job.
Soon Kate finds herself hatching a secret scheme to save Driven, while falling hard for Lizzy. Yet, Lizzy has no idea she’s part of Mindy’s nasty operation. Or even that Mindy is out to get her.
Can sweet Kate and passionate Lizzy finally find the love they’ve been looking for forever?
Or will Mindy find out and bring them and Driven down – and get Kate deported in the process?
And when is Kate going to tell Lizzy who she actually is?
It’s just the beginning of the wild ride that is the Oaktown Girls series.
213 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2019
209 people are currently reading
662 people want to read
About the author
Suzanne Falter
18 books131 followersSuzanne Falter is an author, speaker, blogger and podcaster who has published both fiction and non-fiction, as well as essays. She also speaks about self-care and the transformational healing of crisis, especially in her own life after the death of her daughter Teal. Her non-fiction books also include How Much Joy Can You Stand? and Surrendering to Joy . Suzanne is also the host of podcast Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women.
Suzanne’s essays have appeared in O Magazine, The New York Times, Elephant Journal, Tiny Buddha and Thrive Global among others. Her fiction titles include the Oaktown Girls series of lesbian romances, and the romantic suspense series, Transformed. Her non-fiction work, blog, podcasts and her online course, Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women, can be found at suzannefalter.com and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest.
She lives with her wife in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Suzanne’s essays have appeared in O Magazine, The New York Times, Elephant Journal, Tiny Buddha and Thrive Global among others. Her fiction titles include the Oaktown Girls series of lesbian romances, and the romantic suspense series, Transformed. Her non-fiction work, blog, podcasts and her online course, Self-Care for Extremely Busy Women, can be found at suzannefalter.com and on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Pinterest.
She lives with her wife in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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May 24, 2019
Okay read!
Fast-paced storyline -- chemistry seems a little off between the two other supposedly lovers but it's still readable i think....
Fast-paced storyline -- chemistry seems a little off between the two other supposedly lovers but it's still readable i think....
January 24, 2019
3.5 stars
I’m pleased to say this story doesn’t suffer from first in a series syndrome. You know the type? Stories that overwhelm readers with too many characters at once.
In fact, this story is rather light on characters, four to be precise.
The story is told in first person, past tense. It’s also told from all four points-of-view. I was excited by the prospect of really getting to know this small cast of characters. However, Kate is the only one I came even close to getting to know.
The reader is told Mindy is a horrible person, but she never came across that way to me, the brief mention of a smear campaign aside. I felt like it was a missed opportunity. I wanted to dislike her so I’d be routing for Kate, Lizzy, and Tanika, but she was so one-dimensional I felt indifferent.
Although the story was certainly interesting enough, it left me with more questions than answers. Why didn’t Kate ever apply for residency, or whatever it’s called? I’m not from the US, so I have no idea what ICE is.
Apparently Mindy suffers from CTE. Again, I have no clue what that is. I didn’t bother to Google it while reading, so I was indifferent about whatever that implied, and it’s never explained so I’m not sure it matters.
Lizzy is in a band. She played one night in the garage and then that thread died. I didn’t really see the point of it being in the story.
Okay, as I type, I realise perhaps this book did suffer from first in a series syndrome. Maybe these things will come to light in future installments?
All in all this is an easy read. I’m sure many readers will enjoy the languid pace.
Out now, today!! Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
I’m pleased to say this story doesn’t suffer from first in a series syndrome. You know the type? Stories that overwhelm readers with too many characters at once.
In fact, this story is rather light on characters, four to be precise.
The story is told in first person, past tense. It’s also told from all four points-of-view. I was excited by the prospect of really getting to know this small cast of characters. However, Kate is the only one I came even close to getting to know.
The reader is told Mindy is a horrible person, but she never came across that way to me, the brief mention of a smear campaign aside. I felt like it was a missed opportunity. I wanted to dislike her so I’d be routing for Kate, Lizzy, and Tanika, but she was so one-dimensional I felt indifferent.
Although the story was certainly interesting enough, it left me with more questions than answers. Why didn’t Kate ever apply for residency, or whatever it’s called? I’m not from the US, so I have no idea what ICE is.
Apparently Mindy suffers from CTE. Again, I have no clue what that is. I didn’t bother to Google it while reading, so I was indifferent about whatever that implied, and it’s never explained so I’m not sure it matters.
Lizzy is in a band. She played one night in the garage and then that thread died. I didn’t really see the point of it being in the story.
Okay, as I type, I realise perhaps this book did suffer from first in a series syndrome. Maybe these things will come to light in future installments?
All in all this is an easy read. I’m sure many readers will enjoy the languid pace.
Out now, today!! Amazon.com - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
Copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
February 24, 2019
This is book one of Ms. Falter's 'Oaktown Girls' series following a group of lesbian friends in the San Francisco Bay area. There is a sequel coming out in March 2019, but this novel can be read as a standalone. It follows the story of Lizzy, co-owner of 'Driven', a garage for women, and Kate, an Irish immigrant working for its threatening competitor. When Lizzy and Kate meet by chance, there is instant attraction but Kate's secrets get in the way of a meaningful relationship. Will they have a chance at love?
'Driven' is an entertaining butch-femme romance written from the point of view of both mains, Kate's evil boss Mindy and Tenika, Lizzy's business partner. The setting of East Bay is a character in itself, a lively backdrop to the story. It's no wonder that the author lives in that area as her affection for the place comes across to the reader.
Both main characters are well rounded, specially Kate. As an Irish resident sometimes I find Irish characters unrealistic but the author was spot-on in her depiction of the strawberry blonde Kate. Her inner dialogues are funny and self-deprecating providing levity to the plot. The characters' chemistry is good though the intimate scenes were fade to black which I think it's a missed opportunity to bring it to higher levels. Maybe this will be rectified in the next installments of the series but for now this is a promising start.
Overall, an entertaining butch-femme romance, a very good beginning of the series. 4 stars.
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'Driven' is an entertaining butch-femme romance written from the point of view of both mains, Kate's evil boss Mindy and Tenika, Lizzy's business partner. The setting of East Bay is a character in itself, a lively backdrop to the story. It's no wonder that the author lives in that area as her affection for the place comes across to the reader.
Both main characters are well rounded, specially Kate. As an Irish resident sometimes I find Irish characters unrealistic but the author was spot-on in her depiction of the strawberry blonde Kate. Her inner dialogues are funny and self-deprecating providing levity to the plot. The characters' chemistry is good though the intimate scenes were fade to black which I think it's a missed opportunity to bring it to higher levels. Maybe this will be rectified in the next installments of the series but for now this is a promising start.
Overall, an entertaining butch-femme romance, a very good beginning of the series. 4 stars.
ARC provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
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March 10, 2020Oaktown Girls by Suzanne Falter is a four volume romance series following several lesbians and one non-binary character in Oakland as they explore and deepen their relationships. While the first volume focuses mainly on Kate and Lizzy, there are more point of view characters added as the series progresses, eventually having 8 main point of view characters.
One of the strengths of Oaktown Girls is this sense of a strong lesbian community. Lizzy and Temika run a garage together, and it becomes a hub. All the main characters are connected in some way, and you get the sense of them forming an always-expanding family. They are different ages and at different points in their relationships, which makes the community feel vibrant. Even the peripheral characters--customers, employers, the villain of the series--are lesbians. I also appreciated that Temika, Delilah, and Lizzy are middle-aged: a demographic that doesn't always get represented in romance novels.
The characters are all multi-faceted and flawed, which can sometimes prove frustrating: I lost sympathy for Kate in the first book, while Lizzy's attitude in the second volume rubbed me the wrong way. As I continued reading, though, I realized that this wasn't a matter of them not being written well, but that the characters themselves made bad decisions: they weren't always the people I wanted them to be. And I respect that, especially when each character's flaws and strengths are completely different from each other.
One ongoing theme in this series had to do with self-help and spirituality. It began with statements like “This is the thing about the human race, Lizzy. We always get what we need in this life." and "If it truly meant to be, it would simply happen. That’s just how the Universe worked." I'll be honest, this isn't a philosophy that appeals to me. I'm also surprised to have that sentiment co-existing with some of the truly horrific things that happen over the course of the series (check out the trigger warnings section for details). Once I finished the first volume, I saw in the author's biography that she has published self-help books, which explains the tone.
From the second book onward, the series becomes more spiritual, not just general self-help sentiments. Sally is introduced, who is a psychic character whose visions are confirmed by the text. She speaks to angels and believes in goddesses. By the end of the series, it seems like everyone believes in goddesses, hears voices occasionally, and are constantly getting sudden epiphanies about what they must do right now--which can seem very convenient to the plot.
Overall, although the spiritual aspect wasn't something I connect with, I really enjoyed this series. It's fun and surprising. The first book is about two rival lesbian garages, including a cartoonishly evil villain, with a romance blossoming across these rival camps. Who can resist that? A psychic character was definitely a curveball, but so was the corporate espionage subplot in the third book. I never knew what would happen next. Sometimes it's about a developing romance, sometimes it's about the threat of deportation and having to live in a sanctuary church and the isolation that causes. The last book really wrapped up the series, giving each relationship a relevant milestone, and I appreciated the family that had formed between them.
Unfortunately, I did have some issues with the series, including some things I think are worth having content warnings for. Firstly, although it was fun to have a villain to rail against in the first book, Mindy's rage and single-mindedness is ascribed to her brain injury, which I didn't feel great about. We did have a few chapters from her perspective, and because she really seems to be driven entirely by spite, with no positive qualities, it wasn't particularly compelling to read from her perspective.
Later in the series, we get the point of view of a non-binary character. I appreciate this addition, and I believe this was done with the best of intentions, but the representation here fell short. Monroe's gender identity is sometimes fetishized: "Monroe’s wan countenance was maddeningly, alluringly non-gender-specific" and "Non-binary. Not choosing male or female. Monroe was somewhere deliciously in between. Instantly, Rosalind began to blush crimson with the alarming realization that she’d been instantly aroused." Awkwardly, Monroe is also referred to in-text and by characters as "a 'they'" constantly. As in: "she’s not a she— she’s a ‘they’" and "She’d never even considered being with a non-binary person. A ‘they.’" Similarly: "Can I really bring home a non-binary?"
Monroe is also constantly misgendered by people, and their gender is often discussed as being somewhat tragic: doomed to always be misgendered, and as undesirable. The text establishes that Monroe is being read as a woman by seemingly everyone around them. It also includes their birth name. Their mother is determined to misgender them, saying “You were born a girl, and you’ll always be a girl, Sarah. As if I should have to remind you.” As I mentioned, I really believe that this was meant to be a positive depiction, but it missteps frequently, including lines like: "Just like Cher refused to call Chastity Chaz back in the day." At a different point, a sex worker is referred to as a "transvestite." I'm disappointed, because I think Monroe could have been a really great addition to this story, with a little reworking. I think it would have helped if there were any other trans characters, even minor characters, so that Monroe wouldn't have to be the only representation of trans or non-binary people.
Oaktown Girls is a series that never failed to surprise me. I became emotionally invested in the growing cast of characters, and I appreciated seeing them become a chosen family. Like the characters it portrays, this series is flawed, but it is also compelling and enjoyable. Just be prepared to roll with the punches, because you never know where it will go next.
Content warnings: violence and death, including a murdered child, traumatic injury of a child, witnessed suicide of a child; PTSD; internalized homophobia and parental homophobia; casual mention of drunk driving; anti-sex work sentiments (and pro-police sentiments)
Review originally posted at the Lesbrary.
One of the strengths of Oaktown Girls is this sense of a strong lesbian community. Lizzy and Temika run a garage together, and it becomes a hub. All the main characters are connected in some way, and you get the sense of them forming an always-expanding family. They are different ages and at different points in their relationships, which makes the community feel vibrant. Even the peripheral characters--customers, employers, the villain of the series--are lesbians. I also appreciated that Temika, Delilah, and Lizzy are middle-aged: a demographic that doesn't always get represented in romance novels.
The characters are all multi-faceted and flawed, which can sometimes prove frustrating: I lost sympathy for Kate in the first book, while Lizzy's attitude in the second volume rubbed me the wrong way. As I continued reading, though, I realized that this wasn't a matter of them not being written well, but that the characters themselves made bad decisions: they weren't always the people I wanted them to be. And I respect that, especially when each character's flaws and strengths are completely different from each other.
One ongoing theme in this series had to do with self-help and spirituality. It began with statements like “This is the thing about the human race, Lizzy. We always get what we need in this life." and "If it truly meant to be, it would simply happen. That’s just how the Universe worked." I'll be honest, this isn't a philosophy that appeals to me. I'm also surprised to have that sentiment co-existing with some of the truly horrific things that happen over the course of the series (check out the trigger warnings section for details). Once I finished the first volume, I saw in the author's biography that she has published self-help books, which explains the tone.
From the second book onward, the series becomes more spiritual, not just general self-help sentiments. Sally is introduced, who is a psychic character whose visions are confirmed by the text. She speaks to angels and believes in goddesses. By the end of the series, it seems like everyone believes in goddesses, hears voices occasionally, and are constantly getting sudden epiphanies about what they must do right now--which can seem very convenient to the plot.
Overall, although the spiritual aspect wasn't something I connect with, I really enjoyed this series. It's fun and surprising. The first book is about two rival lesbian garages, including a cartoonishly evil villain, with a romance blossoming across these rival camps. Who can resist that? A psychic character was definitely a curveball, but so was the corporate espionage subplot in the third book. I never knew what would happen next. Sometimes it's about a developing romance, sometimes it's about the threat of deportation and having to live in a sanctuary church and the isolation that causes. The last book really wrapped up the series, giving each relationship a relevant milestone, and I appreciated the family that had formed between them.
Unfortunately, I did have some issues with the series, including some things I think are worth having content warnings for. Firstly, although it was fun to have a villain to rail against in the first book, Mindy's rage and single-mindedness is ascribed to her brain injury, which I didn't feel great about. We did have a few chapters from her perspective, and because she really seems to be driven entirely by spite, with no positive qualities, it wasn't particularly compelling to read from her perspective.
Later in the series, we get the point of view of a non-binary character. I appreciate this addition, and I believe this was done with the best of intentions, but the representation here fell short. Monroe's gender identity is sometimes fetishized: "Monroe’s wan countenance was maddeningly, alluringly non-gender-specific" and "Non-binary. Not choosing male or female. Monroe was somewhere deliciously in between. Instantly, Rosalind began to blush crimson with the alarming realization that she’d been instantly aroused." Awkwardly, Monroe is also referred to in-text and by characters as "a 'they'" constantly. As in: "she’s not a she— she’s a ‘they’" and "She’d never even considered being with a non-binary person. A ‘they.’" Similarly: "Can I really bring home a non-binary?"
Monroe is also constantly misgendered by people, and their gender is often discussed as being somewhat tragic: doomed to always be misgendered, and as undesirable. The text establishes that Monroe is being read as a woman by seemingly everyone around them. It also includes their birth name. Their mother is determined to misgender them, saying “You were born a girl, and you’ll always be a girl, Sarah. As if I should have to remind you.” As I mentioned, I really believe that this was meant to be a positive depiction, but it missteps frequently, including lines like: "Just like Cher refused to call Chastity Chaz back in the day." At a different point, a sex worker is referred to as a "transvestite." I'm disappointed, because I think Monroe could have been a really great addition to this story, with a little reworking. I think it would have helped if there were any other trans characters, even minor characters, so that Monroe wouldn't have to be the only representation of trans or non-binary people.
Oaktown Girls is a series that never failed to surprise me. I became emotionally invested in the growing cast of characters, and I appreciated seeing them become a chosen family. Like the characters it portrays, this series is flawed, but it is also compelling and enjoyable. Just be prepared to roll with the punches, because you never know where it will go next.
Content warnings: violence and death, including a murdered child, traumatic injury of a child, witnessed suicide of a child; PTSD; internalized homophobia and parental homophobia; casual mention of drunk driving; anti-sex work sentiments (and pro-police sentiments)
Review originally posted at the Lesbrary.
February 16, 2019
2.75 stars, a short & sweet romance book that stars a new series for this author. Free on KU, this ws a quick read.
January 30, 2019
Driven is the first book in Suzanne Falter’s Oaktown Girls series, and it’s a great start to what promises to be a wonderful series.
Often the first book in a romance series will overwhelm you with side characters, leaving you with countless people you want to see more of, countless stories you wish to see play out, yet such is not the case here. Driven does not overwhelm you with other stories you wish to see played out, but you are left wanting more – in all the best ways, of course. You may not leave this book with an extensive list of stories you wish to read, but you will want more.
From the very start, this one pulls you into the story. There is plenty going on throughout this one, but not enough to overwhelm you. It’s enough to leave you sucked in, unable to put the book down, and such is what happened to me. In fact, I found myself devouring this one in a single sitting. I was in love with the characters and events, desperate for more, and found I finished the book in no time at all.
With a great storyline containing multiple layers, you find yourself curious about numerous things. It’s not just a love story, it’s a life story, ensuring you get to experience a lot throughout the book. With all the emotions and drama of real life, you’ll leave the book feeling a part of the story.
Without a doubt, this was a great start to the series. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next Oaktown Girls book.
Often the first book in a romance series will overwhelm you with side characters, leaving you with countless people you want to see more of, countless stories you wish to see play out, yet such is not the case here. Driven does not overwhelm you with other stories you wish to see played out, but you are left wanting more – in all the best ways, of course. You may not leave this book with an extensive list of stories you wish to read, but you will want more.
From the very start, this one pulls you into the story. There is plenty going on throughout this one, but not enough to overwhelm you. It’s enough to leave you sucked in, unable to put the book down, and such is what happened to me. In fact, I found myself devouring this one in a single sitting. I was in love with the characters and events, desperate for more, and found I finished the book in no time at all.
With a great storyline containing multiple layers, you find yourself curious about numerous things. It’s not just a love story, it’s a life story, ensuring you get to experience a lot throughout the book. With all the emotions and drama of real life, you’ll leave the book feeling a part of the story.
Without a doubt, this was a great start to the series. I cannot wait to get my hands on the next Oaktown Girls book.
November 14, 2019
I wanted more, but still enjoyed the story
Its a very cute, entertaining book but everything seems to happen in like warp speed... Would've loved if the author developed & expounded on the characters & the narrative more.
It totally left us hanging & unsatisfied on so much, stuck with unexplained facets & unresolved plots— (ie- the background info on Mindy Rose & Kate & their dysfunctional relationship, & who are Kate & Lizzy beyond the few superficial details…)— & therefore, missing the personal investment & connection between the reader & the main characters.
In spite of its flaws though, this was still an enjoyable read & I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
Its a very cute, entertaining book but everything seems to happen in like warp speed... Would've loved if the author developed & expounded on the characters & the narrative more.
It totally left us hanging & unsatisfied on so much, stuck with unexplained facets & unresolved plots— (ie- the background info on Mindy Rose & Kate & their dysfunctional relationship, & who are Kate & Lizzy beyond the few superficial details…)— & therefore, missing the personal investment & connection between the reader & the main characters.
In spite of its flaws though, this was still an enjoyable read & I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series.
did-not-finish
February 25, 2021Desperately wanted to like this, the premise and the fact that the one MC was a queer mechanic who could fix everything and was in her 50's while also being black intrigued me. I love seeing more diversity. Her business partner is another queer woman in her 40's.
There's also an Irish chick having overstayed her visa/or working illegally for the villain.
The drama was too much, and the attitudes of the characters felt so very immature for their ages. There's a literal moustache twirling villain, who is sabotaging things and making the assistant do her dirty work and all over run after her like a slave. Her behaviour is blamed on a brain disease, but this felt a bit ham-fisted and a little off.
Couldn't continue. People who loooove drama and soap opera type stuff would probably like it, but it's not for me.
There's also an Irish chick having overstayed her visa/or working illegally for the villain.
The drama was too much, and the attitudes of the characters felt so very immature for their ages. There's a literal moustache twirling villain, who is sabotaging things and making the assistant do her dirty work and all over run after her like a slave. Her behaviour is blamed on a brain disease, but this felt a bit ham-fisted and a little off.
Couldn't continue. People who loooove drama and soap opera type stuff would probably like it, but it's not for me.
March 16, 2020
Review to come!
April 27, 2020
I don't buy it
The characters in this book are old, like 40s and 50s old, but they are so immature!!!! 2 stars because I liked the overall plot of the story, but I couldn't buy into it, so it made for a slow read.
The characters in this book are old, like 40s and 50s old, but they are so immature!!!! 2 stars because I liked the overall plot of the story, but I couldn't buy into it, so it made for a slow read.
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February 10, 2019
Storyline kept my interest throughout
February 4, 2019
A nice easy read.
Tenika and Lizzy are owners of Driven a successful women run garage. Successful that is until ex racing driver Mindy opens her up market garage nearby and begins a campaign to destroy Driven.
Things become even more complicated when Kate, who works for Mindy, meets Lizzy and they are instantly attracted to each other but try to hide it as there are problems to overcome.
Can they find love in spite of Mindy? Can Mindy succeed in closing down Driven?
Enjoy a good read while finding the answers.
Tenika and Lizzy are owners of Driven a successful women run garage. Successful that is until ex racing driver Mindy opens her up market garage nearby and begins a campaign to destroy Driven.
Things become even more complicated when Kate, who works for Mindy, meets Lizzy and they are instantly attracted to each other but try to hide it as there are problems to overcome.
Can they find love in spite of Mindy? Can Mindy succeed in closing down Driven?
Enjoy a good read while finding the answers.
February 2, 2019
Plenty of space to grow, Driven is about lives of 4 women. 2 friends operating a garage, a master villain and her sad sidekick. While love is no a race, there is no holds barred when it comes to winning for the enemy. Will love win in the end? Or would the good guys be crushed by grim reality that is life?
October 14, 2019
Oaktown rules
I look forward to following the story of Lizzy and Kate. I like how romantic Lizzy is and I can see she falls hard for love.😍
I look forward to following the story of Lizzy and Kate. I like how romantic Lizzy is and I can see she falls hard for love.😍
March 19, 2019
Driven
As a new author Suzanne Falten first book is awesome . This was a great story that I couldn't put down and spent over six hours just reading.
The characters are just great there is Tanika and Lizzie who own a garage called Driven but this revolves around Lizzie whose been moping over her ex. We have Mindy Rose an ex racing driver whose decides open a gatage and close Driven by any means possible. Then there is Late who acts as he assistant and makes her write reviews about Driven and post them in line. But she also doesn't have a green carrd.
But Late meets Lizzie. Now the fun begins
This definitely worth a read.
As a new author Suzanne Falten first book is awesome . This was a great story that I couldn't put down and spent over six hours just reading.
The characters are just great there is Tanika and Lizzie who own a garage called Driven but this revolves around Lizzie whose been moping over her ex. We have Mindy Rose an ex racing driver whose decides open a gatage and close Driven by any means possible. Then there is Late who acts as he assistant and makes her write reviews about Driven and post them in line. But she also doesn't have a green carrd.
But Late meets Lizzie. Now the fun begins
This definitely worth a read.
May 23, 2019
Beautifully written!
I could not stop turning the pages! Each character was believable and quite interesting to read about. I really loved how simply the author was able to give insights to each characters thoughts and feelings with a few paragraphs,then moving on to another point of view flawlessly, it really made reading everything flow so seamlessly. I'm looking forward to the rest in the series!
I could not stop turning the pages! Each character was believable and quite interesting to read about. I really loved how simply the author was able to give insights to each characters thoughts and feelings with a few paragraphs,then moving on to another point of view flawlessly, it really made reading everything flow so seamlessly. I'm looking forward to the rest in the series!
October 18, 2020
Love driven.
I like from the moment when Kate drive into driven too get her car fixed from a blowout on the highway and she meet lizzyshe was beautiful and she like how Kate look because she was attractive.but her boss mindy wants too destroy they garage because she wants too be the only garage in Oakland that sever lesbian as client and her garage have a massage chair and a bar that sever sushi in a garage.
I like from the moment when Kate drive into driven too get her car fixed from a blowout on the highway and she meet lizzyshe was beautiful and she like how Kate look because she was attractive.but her boss mindy wants too destroy they garage because she wants too be the only garage in Oakland that sever lesbian as client and her garage have a massage chair and a bar that sever sushi in a garage.
November 4, 2019
It Got Me
I'm not sure if it was me or the story but it took me a little while to get into the story. But then, look out, I was hooked! I really cared about these characters. Wow. Lots to love and one to not love much, and oodles of tension in between the awesome parts. Loved it.
I'm not sure if it was me or the story but it took me a little while to get into the story. But then, look out, I was hooked! I really cared about these characters. Wow. Lots to love and one to not love much, and oodles of tension in between the awesome parts. Loved it.
November 18, 2019
Loved it.
I loved Driven. I always appreciate reading books about women with jobs that require them to get their hands dirty. Great story about keeping your chin up and feet moving forward.
I loved Driven. I always appreciate reading books about women with jobs that require them to get their hands dirty. Great story about keeping your chin up and feet moving forward.
May 16, 2019
This one was a super quick read, I really ended up liking it though.
July 14, 2019
Very nice light reading. I liked that nothing is pushed too fast and characters have time to develop as well as their relationship. Now I have to move to book #3
May 3, 2020
Doing what’s Right.
This book was a reminder to Play It Forward. I found Mister Big was a funny characters, but he not well,,,loved. Off to my next adventure.
This book was a reminder to Play It Forward. I found Mister Big was a funny characters, but he not well,,,loved. Off to my next adventure.
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September 10, 2024attempting to assimilate to the East Bay as quickly as possible by reading this lesbian romance novel about a garage owner in Oakland. it was cute!
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