Title – Fueled (Book #2, Driven Trilogy)
Author – K. Bromberg
Genre – Erotic Romance
Release Date – August 27, 2013
Synopsis
Book #2 of the Driven Trilogy
What happens when the one person you never expected suddenly happens to be the one you’ll fight the hardest to keep?
Colton stole my heart. He wasn't supposed to, and I sure as hell didn't want him to, but he crashed into my life, ignited feelings within me that I thought had died forever, and fueled a passion that I never knew could exist.
Rylee fell out of that damn storage closet and into my life. Now I don't think I'll ever be the same. She's seen glimpses of the darkness within me, and yet she's still here. Still fighting for me. She is without a doubt the saint, and I am most definitely the sinner.
How is it the one thing neither of us wanted—neither of us anticipated that fateful night—has us fighting so hard to keep?
He steals my breath, stops my heart, and brings me back to life again all in a split second of time. But how can I love a man who won't let me in? Who continually pushes me away to prevent me from seeing the damaged secrets in his past? My heart has fallen, but patience and forgiveness can only go so far.
How can I desire a woman who unnerves me, defies me, and forces me to see that in the deep, black abyss of my soul there's someone worthy of her love? A place and person I swore I'd never be again. Her selfless heart and sexy body deserve so much more than I'll ever be capable of giving her. I know I can't be what she needs, so why can't I just let her go?
We are driven by need and fueled with desire, but is that enough for us to crash into love?
What happens when the one person you never expected suddenly happens to be the one you’ll fight the hardest to keep?
Colton stole my heart. He wasn't supposed to, and I sure as hell didn't want him to, but he crashed into my life, ignited feelings within me that I thought had died forever, and fueled a passion that I never knew could exist.
Rylee fell out of that damn storage closet and into my life. Now I don't think I'll ever be the same. She's seen glimpses of the darkness within me, and yet she's still here. Still fighting for me. She is without a doubt the saint, and I am most definitely the sinner.
How is it the one thing neither of us wanted—neither of us anticipated that fateful night—has us fighting so hard to keep?
He steals my breath, stops my heart, and brings me back to life again all in a split second of time. But how can I love a man who won't let me in? Who continually pushes me away to prevent me from seeing the damaged secrets in his past? My heart has fallen, but patience and forgiveness can only go so far.
How can I desire a woman who unnerves me, defies me, and forces me to see that in the deep, black abyss of my soul there's someone worthy of her love? A place and person I swore I'd never be again. Her selfless heart and sexy body deserve so much more than I'll ever be capable of giving her. I know I can't be what she needs, so why can't I just let her go?
We are driven by need and fueled with desire, but is that enough for us to crash into love?
5 star review by Jen Skewes
"That first night you were a spark of solid color to me in a world that's always been one big mixed blur of it."
Wow! What an amazing and emotional ride. After the way Driven ended I could not wait to get my hands on Fueled. I loved Driven but I have to admit that I loved Fueled even more. Author K. Bromberg hit this one out of the park.
Fueled picks up exactly where we left off. What I loved was how it started with Colton's point of view during the nightmare that he had at the end of Driven. I loved it because it gave us a glimpse of his childhood through his eyes. You felt what he went through and the emotions and pain that he endured because of it. It helps you to understand exactly why Colton is the way he is. Why he has completely closed his heart off to anyone and doesn't believe in love.
"No one's mattered before. Ever. But you? Fuck, somehow you changed that. You matter."
Colton has never done relationships. He usually has "arrangements" with his lovers and never gets attached. But with Rylee, things are just different. His feelings for her go way beyond anything he has expected or can even comprehend, and that completely scares him to death. I know deep down that Colton loves Rylee, but coming to terms with his feelings is something that is very difficult for Colton. He knows Rylee is not like any other woman that he has dated and he has shared more with her than he has with anyone else in his life. But for Colton loves doesn't mean the same thing for him as it does for most people. He associates love with his horrific childhood and the bad things that happened to him. So when things get deep or emotional with Rylee he deals with it the only way he knows how. To completely shut her out and run. And hurting her in the process just to prove his point, that he is damged and not good enough for her. But the question is: Will Rylee let him just run away and shut her out or will she help him to deal with his past, his pain and his emotions and make him see that they belong together?
There she stands. My angel. The one helping me break through my darkness by letting me hold on to her light."
I love Rylee and her strength, especially in Fueled. Colton tried pushing her away but she didn't give up on him. She is the one woman who challenges him and can actually say no to him. She knew when to push and when to let go. She knew from her experience with her boys at the home how to deal with his emotions. But at the same time she loved him. She loved a man who kept pushing her away, a man who wouldn't let her in. And she knew that she needed and wanted more from Colton but pushing too hard could cause her to lose him. Rylee also had her fears and insecurities just like most woman. Especially when dating a man like Colton, who has been with numerous woman, a man who cannot commit and isn't capable of love. And there are moments where Rylee lets those fears and insecurities get the best of her. There were moments when I was frustrated with her and wanted to shake some sense in her. But I still loved her just the same.
If you thought Driven was a roller coaster ride of emotions, then get ready for Fueled. You will experience the emotions of Colton's past right along with him. K. Bromberg did a fantastic job with the connection to these two damaged characters. My heart broke for Colton and everything that he experienced as a child and I now understand him in a way that just makes me love him even more. Rylee has had her share of pain in her past as well and between the two of them they need each other to get past it, whether they realize it or not. They are two damaged souls, one who believes in love and the relationship that they have. While the other is afraid of what the word love really means for him and is afraid to open his heart. Rylee and Colton still have that undeniable chemistry, their relationship is still just as intense and passionate as ever before. Their relationship is far from perfect and to say it has its up and downs would be an understatement. But we see them try to work through their pain and their emotions. We see them face all the challenges that come their way and try to to work through it. Fueled is full of drama and angst, some heart breaking moments and it will make you cry. But there are those moments where you will sigh and smile and be happy.
For me chapter 39 was one of my faves and for me was a big moment in their relationship. And then towards then end there is one moment that made me sigh, cry and smile all in one. I can't tell you what it is of course but it makes me smile every time I think of it. This book left me with a Colton hangover for days. He is still just as sexy, irresistable and at times frustrating, but still so loveable and totally swoon worthy. I also loved Becks in this one as well. I loved his loyalty to Colton but also loved to see how much he cared for him. He has some very heart warming a touching moments with Rylee that I loved. Haddie was still awesome as usual and of course I still wanted to punch Tawney!! I seriously hope she gets more of what she deserves in Crashed.
Fueled was absolutely amazing. I fell in love with Colton and Rylee all over again. I cannot wait for Crashed to see where their journey goes. I am rooting for them to find their happily ever after. They have both been through so much hurt and pain from their past that they both deserve to be loved and be happy. K. Bromberg, thank you for the amazing journey!
Three Chicks had the opportunity to get to know author k. Bromberg and Colton and Rylee a little better. See what their responses were to some of our questions.
Biggest Pet Peeve.
Chewing with your mouth open or smacking your mouth when you chew – ugh! Drives me crazy.
Tell us one thing about you that most people would be surprised to know.
I blush sometimes when I read some of my own quotes from sex scenes –the Colton dirty talking ones to be exact – I’m quite a reserved person so I get embarrassed. In fact I came across a quote teaser for Fueled the other day that a blog had made and it was one of the more explicit Colton sex scene quotes – I about died. I think I blushed all the way up to my ears.
If you were stranded on a deserted island and could only take 5 books with you, what would they be?
You know that’s impossible right? I love too many books to pick, so I’ll pick the first five that pop in my head in no particular order: Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet, Fifty Shades Darker by EL James, The Other Side of Midnight by Sidney Sheldon, Hopeless by Colleen Hoover, and Thoughtless/Effortless/Reckless (I’m lumping those all together as one so I can get my Kellen Kyle fix on the island)…that just leaves so many out that I’d still want.
But wait a minute…if I had just my Kindle, I could keep all of them on there so long as someone invented a solar recharger for it…lol
If you could go any where in the world where would it be and why?
I’ve always had a desire to go to Ireland. For some reason I feel a strong draw to go there and always have. Other than that, somewhere very beachy on the Mediterranean perhaps.
Sexiest part of a male
That V…gotta love what it looks like and where it points. With clothes on, eyes.
Most unusual item in your purse right now
I have three small children so I am sure there are some interesting things in there…I think a plastic snake is the oddest thing right now.
Which book boyfriend do you prefer the most when reading a book: bad boy rocker, rich arrogant man whore, damaged alpha male, sexy shy guy next door, or athlete?
Can I mix them all into one? I like the bad boy rocker or the sexy athlete. I definitely have a thing for men that can perform (take that any way you want to…lol)
What CD can you listen to over and over again?
That’s brutal…can it be a mixed one I make myself? Didn’t think so…Matchbox Twenty - Exile on Mainstream Best of CD - figures right? But writing this book, I did find a duo called Michael Henry and Justin Robinette that became a necessity. They take popular songs and cover them with strictly pianos and harmony…it doesn’t sound very exciting, but I listened to it constantly when writing Fueled.
Favorite movie of all time?
That’s even harder than music…I do love Crazy, Stupid, Love if we are talking more recent. Old school would have to be Top Gun or Pretty Woman (am I dating myself with those?)
Which scene do you like writing more, sex scenes or the gut wrenching emotional scenes?
Gut wrenching emotional scenes by far. I can write emotion and angst well. I find sex scenes extremely difficult to write where as the gut wrenching, emotional ones just flow without thinking for me.
Who is your celebrity crush?
This is a hard one for me…I’m super picky. I’m going to steer clear of the obvious choices of Gandy, Tatum, etc…and I’m going to go with either Ben Affleck or David Beckham – there’s definitely something sexy-hot about a good dad.
Favorite Colton and Rylee moment or scene
Wow…that’s like asking me to pick which one of my children are my favorite. In Driven, my favorite moment is when he chases her from the club and into the hallway (the Merit rum party). I like that he chased. I like that he shows he needs her with his words—that she’s not inconsequential. I love that she knows he’s going to push her to the brink but denying him any more isn’t an option.
In Fueled…wow…there are way too many to choose from, but I’ll have to say a certain moment in Chapter 43…hands down is my favorite moment of both books.
When you are not writing what do you enjoy doing the most?
Being with my family, reading, and exercising.
Getting to know Colton and Rylee
Favorite/sexiest part of the male/female body:
CD: Is this an R rated Q&A? *he laughs as Rylee swats him*
Rylee: Just answer the question Ace!
CD: Lips, curves, and tits. *shrugs* Sorry, I can’t choose just one. They all have their purpose.
Rylee: And hopefully mine are the only one whose purpose you need.
CD: Damn straight sweetheart. What’s yours?
R: *drags her eyes down his body and smirks* That V…I like what it looks like and where the arrow directs me to go.
Kids or no kids?
CD: None – not an option.
Rylee: The boys at The House are my kids.
Biggest pet peeve
CD: being told no
Rylee: pretention
Favorite place to have sex
CD: There’s a bad place to have it?
Rylee: Answer the question Donavan.
CD: My favorite place? In Rylee of course.
Rylee: *She snorts* Jesus Colton…preserve my dignity a tad will you?
CD: Sorry Ryles *grins* - I’m kind of partial to what K. wrote in Chapter 18 –by far – Best. Place. Ever. (Three Chicks would have to agree )
Rylee: Hmmm, that was good. *blushes* I’d have to say on the upper deck at the Malibu house or a certain VIP room…I forget the chapter…
What would the perfect date be?
CD: Somewhere laid back…low key…a picnic at the beach.
Rylee: Oh, and those brownies from that deli on 4
CD: You’re supposed to say that about me, not chocolate.
Rylee: *smirks* Well, you’re a given.
CD: See why I like my girl, here? Anyway, an answer…I’m not picky, as long as it’s with Ry.
Rylee: I agree…somewhere laid back and with Colton
Five words to describe each other
CD: selfless, end-game, classy, drop-dead gorgeous, mine
Rylee: sexy, roguish, driven (no pun intended), intense, mine
What is the most important element in a relationship: trust, honesty, sex, communication?
CD: *grins and raises hand* Guy here, isn’t that an obvious question?
Rylee: Just answer the questions Ace!
CD: Ladies first…
Rylee: Isn’t it a bit of all four of them? If you have communication than everything else should follow suit.
CD: Spoken like a true woman—shit, I’d say sex here but I’d probably not be getting any for a while…so I’ll have to agree *winks* with Rylee’s answer.
Hardest part of being in a relationship? Easiest?
CD: The hardest part is that Rylee really gets me…sees into me…and she sees shit I’m not comfortable with, so that’s the hardest part for me. The easiest? Look at her…isn’t it obvious? She’s just…the total fucking package inside and out.
Rylee: Wow, that was sweet. Thanks baby. Um, the hardest part is seeing what I think I see in Colton and not wanting to push since all I want to do is help him and make whatever it is better. But that will take time…and I’m willing to be patient. The easiest part...um…you have to ask? Well, that and the man speaks Australian like a damn native!
CD: *Colton chokes on his sip of water* I can’t believe you just said that…
Rylee: Well, they’ll just have to read Fueled to figure out what I mean…
Favorite cuisine? and Dine in or dine out?
CD: Are we being PG rated because if not, that’s a loaded fucking question if I’ve ever heard one…
Rylee: Cute…real cute *but she can’t hide her smile*
CD: Sorry…I couldn’t resist. Um…dine in just to avoid the paps and their chaos…and I’m good with Italian. Any kind.
Rylee: I’m Italian, you know?
CD: Sweet Jesus Rylee, I’m trying to keep it clean here and you offer me up that line?
Rylee: *laughing* Sorry…the look on your face was priceless. Um…Mexican food. I love Mexican food.
Do you prefer to sleep naked or with clothes?
CD: naked
Rylee: naked
Would you rather be on a beach with a drink in hand or up in the mountains cuddling by the fire?
CD: beach
Rylee: beach…but we could always try the mountains and fire…
Rylee-Do you prefer Colton in a t-shirt and jeans or a suit, or his racing outfit?
Rylee: Well, I’m not going to deny that I really like his racing suit…have you seen his ass in it? I like all three though…I like jeans because that’s the real him but a suit? There is something so sexy about him looking so refined in a suit when I know my reckless rebel is just beneath the distinguished exterior if that makes any sense…So to answer your question…I don’t really care what he’s in, as long as he’s mine.
Colton - Do you prefer Rylee in a dress and all made up, or sweats and no make up?
CD: sweats and no make-up…preferably just woke up…all rumpled from sleep. God she’s fucking sexy like that. So different than the pretentious women that have surrounded me for so long. She just seems so pure like that. So real…and just what I need.
Sunrise or sunset?
CD: Sunset…a beer and Ry sitting next to me on the deck watching it? Perfection.
Rylee: I used to be a sunrise girl…the feeling of new beginnings and such…but I kind of feel like I’m getting my new beginning right now, so I’m going to have to agree with Colton…sunset. Besides, it makes me think of our first date.
If you had to pick one of the following things to do which would it be: skydiving or run naked into the ocean with people watching?
CD: Skydiving – adrenaline is my middle name
Rylee Um…neither…no way in Hell
CD: Skydiving it is then Ryles…I’m taking you. No question.
Rylee: Thanks a lot Three Chicks…do you see what you just got me roped in to?
Thank you to K. Bromberg, Colton and Rylee for taking the time to answer our questions. Rylee good luck sky diving, maybe we will get to experience that with you.
About the author
K. Bromberg is that reserved woman sitting in the corner that has you all fooled about the wild child inside of her—the one she lets out every time her fingertips touch the computer keyboard. She’s a wife, mom, child rustler, toy pick-er-upper, chauffer, resident web-slinger, LaLaloopsy watching, American Girl doll dressing multi-tasker of all things domestic and otherwise. She likes her diet cokes with rum, her music loud, and her pantry stocked with a cache of chocolate.
K. lives in Southern California with her husband and three children. When she needs a break from the daily chaos of her life, you can most likely find her on the treadmill or with Kindle in hand, devouringthe pages of a good, saucy book.
Fueled is K. Bromberg’s second published novel and is the highly anticipated second book of “The
Driven Trilogy.” Driven was her well-received debut novel and Book #1 of the series.
AUTHOR CONTACT LINKS:
Website - http://www.kbromberg.com/
Amazon Author Page - http://www.amazon.com/K.-Bromberg/e/B00CRSG9EE/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1
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Buy Links
Fueled ~ Amazon
Driven ~ Amazon
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