Revolution (The Driven World)
Published August 20th 2020 by KB Worlds LLC, Kindle Edition 365 pages
Dr. Rebecca Sharp’s Revolution is a hot and angsty enemies-to-lovers romance written in K. Bromberg’s Driven World.
No tits in the pits!
You can grab my pole, Kacey!
If Kacey Snyder was a lady, she’d be at home!
I’d heard it all before—all the ways I didn’t belong—and it never stopped me. Until a well-deserved punch to a fellow driver banned me from NASCAR for the season. Now, my only chance to drive is at the Indianapolis 500—the most prestigious race in the country.
And I’m the only woman competing.
Unfortunately, my contract didn’t mention the suffocating publicity nor the abrasive mechanic building the car.
Garret Gallagher guards many secrets behind his callous attitude—how much he dislikes me isn’t one of them.
That’s fine with me. I can’t stand him either.
Especially the way his Irish brogue makes me melt over words that chill me to the bone.
In my world, nothing matters except power and speed and proving myself.
Until him. Until us.
As obstacles unfold and secrets unravel, suddenly I’m fighting for more than the finish line.
They say revolutions begin with a single spark.
One driver on the track. One desire that can’t be stopped.
But in a revolution driven by love,
what if he was the only prize worth winning?
User Reviews
Rating: really liked it
Man, can I choose books that are writing strong women characters or what?! We can do anything and we won't step down to the challenge.
Dr Rebecca Sharp is a New to me author, but I had to give her a shot after seeing she was going to write in Kristy Bromberg's Driven world. And she BROUGHT it! She gave us Kasey Snyder. A woman that has racing in her blood. She is a driver first, but the world sees her as a
woman driver. She wants to overcome the stigma and just race. NASCAR is for drivers. Not just men. Just people who can drive and drive well. And she is setting out to prove just that.
The hypocrisy of this world was more flammable than race gas. And I wanted nothing more than to set it ablaze.But her dreams are almost ripped right out from under her after a confrontation where she 100% stands up for herself. And I have to say, I thought she was pretty badass from that point on. She couldn't give up now. After receiving an unexpected phone call, her luck just may change!
Enter Renner Voigt. He is the man that makes the call asking for Kacey to come meet with him and see about racing his car. This could be her second chance to get what she wants and to prove herself. But with good comes some bad, and well, lets just say again, Kacey is one bad ass woman that can do anything if she sets her mind to it. But will Voigt's mechanic, Garret Gallagher approve of this driver?
From then on, we get a story told in Kacey and Garret's POV. Garret is a burly, maybe a little cold, Irish mechanic. He has a quiet and rough demeanor that puts many people off. He has a past that he's hiding from Kacey. But he isn't here for the accolades. He has a purpose. He's committed to something else. Someone else. A little girl named Claire. He made a name for himself in the racing world years ago, but now doesn't wanted to be associated with it. He wants what he came for and then wants out. He is just doing it for Claire and that cutie stole the show a few times in the story. I loved those parts of the book and to see a man that is rough on the outside turn to goo in the inside for someone that is his life? Plus, when Claire interacts with Kacey and we get to see them living their dreams together? ahhhh. SWOONFEST!!! Kacey and her words may have even brought tears to my eyes.
"It's okay to feel scared. That's how you know you're being brave-because you're still doing it; you're still fighting for what you want. And that's how I know you're the bravest of us all."I really enjoyed Revolution and learning a bit more about the racing world and about being a woman driver and how they are seen and how they have to fight that much harder for a place in that world. It's all about breaking barriers and honestly fighting their way into the ranks. I also liked the way Dr Sharp incorporated the racing language into her writing style within the story. I loved Kacey's and Garret's explosive relationship and I loved their understanding and support of one another. It just made the story that much better.
I loved the plot and the pacing. Everything just flowed so well. I didn't feel like I was missing anything when it came to the characters and who they were. I liked how they grew and began to understand each other's place within each other's lives. I really liked seeing Garret give in and grow. I liked how the women in his life put him in his place and didn't give up on him. There was a continuous message of woman empowerment throughout and that was evident and done so well. Even when Kacey had to give up parts of herself and ask for help, it wasn't out of weakness, but out of protection and out of understanding. I enjoyed the characters and some side characters that apparently also have more stories within Dr Rebecca Sharp's other worlds. Guess I may be checking those out soon.
If you're looking for some hot fueled loving in the racing world with some pretty amazing characters written well, you've happened on the right story. It's smart. It's entertaining. And it brought me a bit of joy and happiness at seeing a strong woman role model.
4 + stars rounded up.
"But isn't that what a revolution is? The will to lose everything in a fight for the only thing that matters?"
Rating: really liked it
Sharp never ceases to amaze me with her magnificent, emotional reads that not only take you to another place and time but that out you right there within the pages!
With each novel of hers that I read I think “my gosh this is it this is her best novel yet”, then she goes and blows my mind all over again! Revolution is exactly as it’s title suggests! It’s about a woman saying “no more, I am where I belong, I AM ENOUGH!”
Kacey and Garrett’s story is more than about their journey to love! It’s about never giving up, it’s about the place “where the rubber meets the road!” This book is all about taking the doubts we all hold and saying not today! I could continue to sing this story praises but it’s one you have to discover for yourself! Whether your new to Sharp or even the Driven world that is ok just don’t skip out and miss the more transforming story of 2020!
Rating: really liked it
Feels 5
Storyline 5
Steam 4
Overall Rating 4
Who doesn't want a chance with more Colton FREAKIN DONOVAN?!??!?! You can always sign me up for some more of that! LOL.
Okay.. back to the review! This book was awesome. I cant wait to see how the Driven world plays out. Especially with these new characters. I wanted more from them as soon as the book ended. Shes sassy and out to prove herself. He's grumpy and had a rough go in life. That makes for some EXPLOSIVE chemistry. And let me just say this... I may never look at a tool set the same way again. LAWD HAVE MERCY!!!!! SOOOOOOO HOT! This book was amazing and definitely coincides with Driven. You can understand whats happening in the racing world and become even more enamored with it. First time reading Rebecca and I hope its NOT THE LAST!
Rating: really liked it
If you know me you know that I love NASCAR like it's my dream to go to a race. Jeff Gordan is my favorite racer even though he's retired now. So this book was right up my alley. Kacey is at the top of her game. The only female Nascar Driver out on the track. She has to work hard to show them all that she belongs there. She has a strong head on her shoulders and knows what she wants. THE WIN!!! However not everyone thinks she should be there and when she and another racer get into it well it's her that takes the hit. Now she has an opportunity to race again. And shes about to butt heads with the head mechanic. G has his own set of issues. Not wanting to come back to the sport that destroyed everything. But now he's back and not only that but the driver a women who rubs him the wrong way in every way. These two have to not only navigate the media, life, lust, the track, but also the impossible their hearts. I loved this story from beginning to end. I won't lie and say I didn't cry at one point because who wouldn't. Make sure to read this amazing new story by Dr. Rebecca Sharp in the new The Driven World by K. Boomberg.
Rating: really liked it
US / WWKacey's been told since day one that she doesn't belong in this male dominated world of racing. Be it NASCAR where she currently races, or Indy where she'll end up, she has to work harder, race faster than all the men just to prove herself. But when one explosive move gets her suspended, and lands on an Indy team, will she keep racing, even when the gorgeous Irish mechanic working on her car makes it known from first meeting that she shouldn't be there?
Garret "G" Gallagher is a broken man. He has solely taken on the blame for his brother's actions. Now he's the only one caring for his niece, and he makes sure not to allow anyone too close to either of them. Until one spitfire of a woman races her way past his defenses and into his and his niece's hearts. Now the only question is, will he allow her to stay there, or will he push her away when one little bump appears on their path?
I loved this entry into K. Bromberg's
Driven World. Two equally damaged people finding love with each other? Yeah that's one my jams, and Dr. Sharp did this trope right because Kacey and Garret's story is emotionally complex, sexy, and the world she spun off the original
Driven World is fascinating. I really hope she plans on writing more in this world.
ARC via Grey's Promotions & Wildfire Marketing Solutions for an honest review.Review & Release Blitz:
Live Through Books Blog. Review Blitz:
Live Through Books Blog. Blog | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
Rating: really liked it
Consuming. Addictive. Heart pounding. Heart Stopping. Just a few words to describe Revolution. I have been in this wonderous state of bliss since I finished this book. Revolutions is my favorite book of 2020.
Sharp beautifully crafted her characters. I instantaneously fell in love with Garret and Kacey. The tumultuous way that their story began resonated itself into the very depths of my heart.
Sharp went beyond the top of her game with her writing. She made this story perfect.
Rating: really liked it
If you have read the Driven Series by K. Bromberg you're going to want to add this to your TBR shelf, and if you haven't this is a great introduction into the world. Dr. Rebecca Sharp takes us on a ride that is filled with determination, tragedy, courage, roadblocks, but most of all passion.
Kasey Snyder is used to not being taken seriously; as a woman in a male dominated sport things haven never been easy for her, but after one race everything goes into the crapper and she's suspended from NASCAR for the season. But you know the saying, things happen for a reason....well Kasey gets her shot at being the only female driver at the Indy 500 this year, so maybe just maybe things will change for her.
Read the rest of my review and enter the authors giveaway here: https://bit.ly/NBReviewRevolution
**I have voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book for my Blog, Nadine's Obsessed with Books**
You can find me here: https://linktr.ee/NadineBookaholic
Rating: really liked it
This book is amazing! The characters are so real and raw. I loved the dynamic between Kacey and Garrett. Such an amazing story!
Rating: really liked it
Incredible story of determination, resilience, and striving to be the very best. Kacey is fierce and once you start reading this story it will be hard for you to put it down. You won’t want to stop to eat or even sleep needing to know what happens and if she finally gets what she so rightfully deserves. When Garret enters the picture things get even more interesting. Whatever you do, don’t miss out on this one. It is one of the author’s best books to date!!!
Rating: really liked it
Hands down, my favorite Rebecca Sharp book to date. Sharp has such a way of writing strong, independent female characters and Kacey is no exception. She is a take charge, don’t need no man, kind of woman. Garrett is as alpha as they come along and getting to experience him fall for Kacey is amazing. Their love story is so beautiful and it will hit you right in the feels. Revolution was an amazing addition to the Driven world. Along with being one of the best female nascar books I’ve ever read
Rating: really liked it
I have read several of Dr Rebecca Sharp’s books now and I have a new favorite. Kacey and Garret’s story had everything I love about her writing, especially an amazingly strong heroine. Kacey obviously went through a lot to get to where she is as a racecar driver who happens to be female. I won’t go into the details but it’s a theme that’s highly present and wonderfully addressed throughout the story. I learned a lot about racing as well which perfectly feeds my recent obsession with racing of any kind (thank you Formula 1 and Netflix for that) And then there is Garret. The grumpy yet sexy Irish hero that you just know has a heart of gold. He starts off very cold towards Kacey but once we get into his POV we see more layers to him. Their slow burn attraction and sexual tension intensifies to smoldering as the story progresses. Garret’s soft side shines when we meet his niece Claire. She is his reason for returning to a world he ran from after his brother died. She is fighting leukemia but her drive and optimism steals the show. ( I did wish for a little more at the end with regards to her but maybe we will get another book someday)
And I can’t forget to mention how happy I was to see Colton and Rylee. They don’t really come into the storyline until we get to Indie in the end but it was great to see them. I’m looking forward to reading more in the new Driven World
Rating: really liked it
It was very interesting book from the world of car racing! I loved the theme of a woman breaking down barriers and showing men there is no such a thing as "men's sport". Nice written romance plot as well, with lot's of steamy moments and quite some drama.
Four stars!
Full review coming soon
Rating: really liked it
This was such an inspirational book. I fell in love with the story line, the characters, and the heat! Garrett and Kacey have such a different but similar lesson to learn in life and their story is explosive. Revolutionary, some might say. There's only one thing left to say... I need more!
Rating: really liked it
REVOLUTION, by Dr. Rebecca Sharp, is the story of Kacey Snyder, a mechanical engineer from a small town in Pennsylvania, who is pursuing her dream of becoming a champion NASCAR driver. "There is no place for a woman in a man's sport," is what she has heard over and over, but she's not one to cave to misogyny. When a literal run-in with a competing driver, and the aftermath of their confrontation, is caught on camera, she is forced into a year's suspension from the track. Her father, her biggest fan, lets her know that she still belongs on that track. It isn't too long before she gets a call from Renner Voigt, race car designer and team owner, asking her to race for him, but it's not a NASCAR race he offers, it's an INDY car at the Indianapolis 500. Again, she asks herself, does she belong there?
Garrett Gallagher, engine god and master mechanic, is a surly Irishman who seethes when he first meets Kacey. His first words to her were, "Ye don't belong here." Again? Another person doubts her? Garret's mind is in a bad place. He's faced family tragedies and they've left him with the belief that he is somehow responsible for the heartache. Single handedly, he's trying to "set things right." His only bright spot is his late brother, Danny's, daughter, Claire. She's in the hospital, fighting for her life, and Garrett's place is with her because, in his eyes, he owes Danny. He is willing to give up his own happiness for her. His feelings toward Kacey are starting to change as he realizes what a dynamo she is on the track and how well she handles the car. He begins to doubt the opinion he had of her, just from reading the newspaper accounts of her exploits at Daytona that got her suspended for the season. He's a hypocrite, given what's been written about him. The layers peel back on both of them as they find themselves in close quarters, and their true feelings start to surface, but neither one knows what to do about it. The subtitle of this book should be RESTRAINT. It is the word, the exact word, that reveals the heart of the story. Too much restraint holds you back from experience, but too little can cause your world to spin out of control. When restraint is applied just right, happiness results. After all the restraint comes the revolution. Revolution is not letting the things you didn't do, define your life. It's making sure that the things you do, show who you really are. Ms. Sharp chooses her words wisely and uses them skillfully to create a story that is fraught with emotion, dignity and desire. Most of all, it's a story of having hope and finding your dreams!
Rating: really liked it
Revolution by Rebecca Sharp blew my mind. Completely. It was a revolutionary story for real. The concept. The characters. The writing. The emotions. Perfection in every sense. I am still buzzing and reeling and so much pumped!Revolution is the love story of two stubborn, broken and vulnerable hearts set in background of racing world. Kacey Snyder is determined to show everyone that being woman doesn't have anything to do with being an expert race car driver. She has to make the world look beyond the very public altercation she had with another arrogant and famous male driver. And Renner Vogt is willing to give her a second chance. But his mechanic Garrett Gallagher seems to hate Kacey. What secrets is he hiding? Why did he come back to racing world after almost a decade and after the big scandal slandering his family forever?
The author balanced heat and feels so amazingly in this story. The character development was exceptional. I could feel Kacey's hesitation, fears, sense of inadequacy and desperation right in my heart. I am so proud of this girl. She is so brave and fierce. She didn't let anything keep her away from her dreams. She is so selfless and loving. She loves unconditionally and she is ready to sacrifice anything for her love. Well Garrett aka G was right there competing against her in department of sacrifice. My heart is breaking for this gorgeous Irish man. He is carrying the impossible weight of guilt and regret and he isn't even at fault! He has the biggest heart ever. He takes care of his family at any cost. He wanted to run away from racing world as it took away from everything from him. But his feelings for Kacey sucked him in and that was too beautiful Also when he gives in to his desire, that's something goosebump inducing. He can be this sexy, dirty, possessive and filthy mechanic! Seriously the hotness of their chemistry was too much! It's going to burn your kindle for sure. This story had the full range of emotions those kept me hooked. Angsty. Heartaching. Inspiring. My heart is so full of them! It was like one of those movies where you keep on cheering for people to achieve impossible dreams and when they do, you have this teary eyed and emotionally overwhelmed. Oh also you get to meet Colton Donovan...as this story is from Driven world.
Revolution by Rebecca Sharp was a treat for my romantic soul. It was one hundred percent emotional rollercoaster! Love. Hope. Drama. Passion. All wrapped up nicely in brilliant writing of Rebecca Sharp. One of my top 2020 read!Received ARC for honest review
