Lori Foster does an amazing job of keeping the reader on the edge of your seat. Not only is the sexual tension crackling but the threat of danger is serious. When Jack and Ronnie first meet they are as attracted to each other as metal to a magnet. The only problem is they would be working together and Ronnie only wanted a once and done relationship.
The relationship between the two is touchy and Jack patiently works to make Ronnie comfortable with being loved. He draws her in without overwhelming her. In the meantime, something is going on and it seems like there is a very real threat to Ronnie.
I think this book was even better than the first in this series. Lori Foster writes strong alpha males who can be soft when needed. Her women are independent and feisty and when the two get together the sparks fly,
I received an advance copy of this book on Net Galley.

2/5 - I really was excited for this book. It’s my first Lori Foster story and ummm... you may like it but I didn’t —

This book is expertly written. I have no complaints about the talent or the story besides, Ronnie.

This book would have been exponentially better with a different heroine. I have zero time for over the top angsty anything, including characters. Ronnie is angst. She’s out for number one and not even sorry about it in the least. She tried to use sex to manipulate Jack. If a guy did that ALL the typical romance readers (the ones that demand a HEA *or else*) would form a committee and start a picket campaign.

To be honest I made it to chapter 10 and had had enough with Ronnie. I started skimming and then looked up key words like SEX. She’s even angsty and ungrateful during sex! Jack deserved better. Just because an author makes a character say why *they* think another’s behavior is ok, doesn’t make it ok. Ronnie isn’t nice and I had no compassion for her. I just wanted to story over so I could get away from her.

Lastly, the book ends very fast. Big climax. Christmas. I Love You. The End.

++ This book releases March 12, 2019

I’m not going to let this book detour me from trying another Foster book, I’m not giving up.

** I received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for a honest review **

I received an electronic ARC from Kensington through NetGalley.
Foster creates distinct quirky three-dimensional characters and places them in eccentric situations. This second book in the series can be read as a stand-alone or as the continuation of the brothers' story. Her main characters - Jack and Ronnie - have areas of pain and cover them with their own style. His - manners; hers - lack of emotions. Jack helps her understand her own value, and Ronnie helps him accept his feelings for his absent father. Together, they grow and move forward in a relationship that requires trust on both sides.
Foster adds suspense with a plot twist storyline that keeps the reader speculating before connecting the story toward the end of the book.
Looking forward to the third book in the series.

This next installment of the Road to Love series is not to be missed.
Ronnie comes breezing into Jack’s life, turning it upside down. With her life seemingly in danger, Ronnie can’t afford to ignore Jack or her growing feelings for him.
The excitement and mystery is not to be outdone by the chemistry between Ronnie and Jack. 5 stars!!

4 1/2 STARS!

A rollercoaster of emotion, sass and sizzling hot chemistry! With the second book in her Road to Love series, Lori Foster brings us a cast of familiar faces, adorable animals and a proof yet again what an incredible family this is turning out to be. We loved his brother Brody in Book One, and now we're getting to know Jack, and he's YUMMY! The connection between him and Ronnie is off the charts hot and his protective streak is coming on strong. Really enjoyed their story and am looking forward to what's to come!

Ronnie Ashford is dreading the job offer she's being forced to make. Her bosses are like family to her, so she can't let them down but she just feel like their worry isn't warranted. She can do the same great job she's been doing ... without adding a man to the mix!

Jack Crews thinks it's his lucky night when a stunning woman starts giving him the eye across the room. She makes it clear she wants one night ... no names, no promises. How was he to know the mere sound of his name being tossed out by a buddy as they walked out of the bar would bring their time together to a screeching halt? It seems she's the woman he has an appointment with tomorrow ... and he's the man she's determined to get to turn down the job offer she has for him. Yeah, not happening.

Sweet, sexy, and a bit suspenseful!
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If there is one thing that comes to mind when I read a book from this author it is that Foster knows how to write passion and pour on the heat like no other!

From the very beginning of this book you get drool worthy descriptions of Jack that just beg to be read. With such detail and heat, you can just picture this man in all his glory!

I loved the perfect match up with Ronnie. She is tough on the outside, but a softie inside. Edgy and a bit of a bad-ass, together with Jack, sparks fly. Then throw in some great suspense and you have a book that is wonderfully entertaining, sexy, and a tad sweet too. A perfect combination!

Foster does herself proud on this new release. Definitely one to grab for a good time!

Love Lori Foster, this book & series! You will thoroughly enjoy Jack & Ronnie’s (Veronica) story that includes the same wonderful characters from Driven To Distraction & introduces some new characters. If you’re an animal lover like myself you will also love the rescue animals (Brodie’s dog Howler, the addition of Peanut the kitten & Buster the puppy) in the book! We all deserve a Jack or Brodie in our lives but they’ll have to be book boyfriends! Looking forward to Charlotte’s story next & I highly recommend Slow Drive, as well as Driven To Distraction (Brodie & Mary’s story). I received an ARC from Netgalley & this is my honest review.

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SLOW RIDE – Lori Foster
Road to Love, Book 2
HQN
ISBN: 978-1-335-50494-4
March 2019
Contemporary Romance

Ohio – Present Day

Ronnie Ashford prefers to work alone as an artifacts collector but her employers insist that she hire Jack Crews to help her. Her plan is to offer him the job and make it so unappealing that he’ll turn her down. The night before she’s to meet Jack, Ronnie enters a bar where she meets a stranger and they hit it off. Just as she’s about to invite him back to her room for a night of meaningless sex, he tells her his name: Jack Crews. No way is she going to sleep with him now. But Jack is intrigued by Ronnie. Will he end up taking the job—and tormenting her the whole time?

Jack will do whatever it takes to make love to Ronnie. She’s fiery and passionate—so surely she’s this way in bed? Her job as an artifacts collector also intrigues him because the objects that she gets at the direction of her employers are decidedly macabre and bizarre. So, Jack agrees to help her, even if she doesn’t want him along. However, when the assignment turns dangerous, it’s a good thing Jack is around, though Ronnie is more than capable of taking on foes. What is it about the job that is making a seemingly mundane task suddenly treacherous?

Ronnie and Jack never expected that they’d need each other as SLOW RIDE opens. Ronnie is a loner who likes working solo. Jack is surrounded by his loving—even if they’re somewhat unorthodox—family. Readers who’ve read DRIVEN TO DISTRACTION, the first book in the Road to Love series by Lori Foster, will remember Jack as the brother of the hero. Jack works alongside his brother, Brodie, at their autobody shop. To help supplement their income, they take on driving assignments. The moment Jack encounters Ronnie in the bar, he wants her. But she is as prickly as a porcupine and refuses to divulge too much about herself. Little by little, he finally learns enough that he is soon more than attracted to her. When danger begins to stalk her, it’s Jack to the rescue.

Ronnie once had the perfect family life but her world came crashing down at age eighteen when her life shattered. Since then, she’s been on her own and working as an artifacts collector—alone—and it’s the perfect job. Despite Ronnie making it clear to Jack that she’s not interested, he’s glued to her side. But once they are ambushed at the site of the pick-up, she’s glad he’s there. Is Ronnie the target or is it about what she’s trying to buy for her employers? As Jack and Ronnie try to figure out what’s going on, they have to make sure they don’t get killed. Meanwhile, their sizzling attraction can’t be denied and they’re soon hitting the sheets. But Ronnie isn’t into commitments. Can Jack make her change her mind?

SLOW RIDE is an entertaining tale from beginning to end. There is a slow burning attraction between Ronnie and Jack right from the start. Add in the suspense of why they’re being targeted for what appears to be some nefarious reason and SLOW RIDE becomes the perfect blend of romance and mystery. Don’t miss putting this enjoyable tale at the top of your book shopping list today.

Patti Fischer

I'm super excited to be reading Slow Ride, which is the second installment of the Road to Love series by Lori Foster. And as with all other Lori Foster books, Slow Ride starts off in a way that you cannot put the book down, even if its 2 am and you have to work the next day...sleep is for the weak right!

But on with the story! Veronica "Ronnie" Ashford is on a mission, and that mission is to find the driver her boss wants her to work with and convince him that he doesn't need or want the job. But the night before the meeting, Ronnie needs a distraction and after a trip to the local bar, it comes in the form of 6 foot tall, light brown hair, and "delicious biceps", Well it would have been perfect until the distraction whispers the words "I'm Jack Crews"

Now I'm not going to go any more into the story, as it will basically end up just one big spoiler, but I have to say that I did enjoy Ronnie's character a lot! She has had to fight for everything in her life, and she is determined to do things her way! And if you have read Driven to Distraction, then you will find certain similarities to Mary, but Ronnie has more spunk and sassiness that I love.

Jacks character is lovely too, I really enjoyed his sensitivities to others, but also his steadfast determination to protect those he cares about, especially Ronnie. I also love his love and respect for his mother which is something we don't often see nowadays.

Slow Ride is a fantastic read, that left me sleep deprived, but happy, which is why I give it 5 stars!

Lori Foster does it again!
As a long time fan of this author, I can honestly say her stories just keep getting better.
Slow Ride is the second installment of this Road To Love series and I gotta say the heat level was turned up just a bit for Jack and Ronnie.
Jack is Brodie's brother. (If you haven't met Brodie yet, you're missing out on a yummy treat.), Anyway, Lori turns up the yummie-ness with Jack by giving him a bit of that Alpha intensity that all girls like.
Ronnie, she took a while for me. I was about a quarter way into the book before I decided I liked her. She's a little more than rough around the edges and she guards her independence to the point of being almost mean. (My opinion). But she won me over the second she baby talked a tiny, feral critter.
This book is full of heart, healing, and steam.
Jack and Ronnie will hold you captive until the very last word.
Thank you Lori for the opportunity to read and review this book.

This is the second book in a series. I’ve been interested in Jack since the last book. Ronnie needs to hire Jacks transport business to find and collect artifacts for her employers. As in the last book the items that need to be transported are interesting and unexpected. Jack and Ronnie have a connection from the first meeting but she doesn’t like to let people in to her life. Jack is not deterred and patiently finds out why Ronnie is so skittish and slowly wears down her walls. There is also suspense with someone after Ronnie. It’s a fun interesting story with complex characters. It’s good to see Jack help Ronnie through her personal demons. He and his family show her what a real family looks like. It is also suspenseful and the book is both fun and fascinating to read. I’m looking forward to Charlottes story in the next book.

I did enjoy this book more than the first in the series; however, the plot is very similar between the two. The relationship development between Ronnie and Jack did feel more authentic. There were some inconsistencies that I noticed, but they didn’t affect the overall story. It was intriguing and somewhat suspenseful; and did leave me guessing as to who was stalking Ronnie.

I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.

Loved it! Lots of action and romance! Ronnie and Jack have awesome chemistry. Needed a fan for this one! The story keeps you on your toes! This was definitely a wild ride!

I loved the first book in the Road to Love Series so I was excited to read the second, Slow Ride. Jack is the complete opposite of Veronica, Ronnie, and you know what they say about opposites attracting. Lori Foster weaves suspenseful and original subplots into their love story which makes this a book you can't put down. I highly recommend the series but this book can stand on its own. Go fast, not slow to buy Slow Ride!

Book two in the Road to Love series was highly anticipated by me since I enjoyed the first installment to the series. At first, I was a bit confused by the similarities of the plots: a peculiar collector(s) have a person, a beautiful young woman with dramatic family drama, on their payroll, and because of the danger of the job, their need a man to drive and protect her while collecting the odd things from the buyers. The man feels instant lust, the woman is not ready for a relationship, there is an adorable rescue animal to smooth the way, and the extended family surrounding the brothers cheering them on.
With two so similar foundations for the tales, the personalities of the brothers, the heroes of the stories, started to stand out. They are brothers, so there are those endearing family trades. But Jack Crews has deeper dimensions than expected, He is not the timid, uptight person one might expect, a 'suit' as Ronnie Ashford called him. He is considerate and kindhearted, he looks after those he loves, the family is everything to him, and the tenderness he shows with the little kitty -- just delightfully swoony, indeed.
The story has action, danger, and suspense that gave me the creeps. The stalker is disturbingly sinister, and as part of the story is told by his menacing point of view, you really get into the reality of the possible peril at hand.
Jack and Ronnie have tangible chemistry. They have a connection that might seem fragile because of Ronnie's issues but Jack is a smart man who is not about to let Ronnie walk out of his life. His patience and perseverance was not something Ronnie expected. The brightly burning desire he has for her is not enough for Jack, he wants it all, and is willing to go the extra mile to make it happen.
Lori Foster knows how to entertain the readers' minds, the emotions run deep, the desires burns hot, and the threatening suspense gets under your skin and makes you check the locks in your house one more time...
A ravishing, entertaining love story enhanced with family drama and intimidating suspense.
~ Four Spoons

I received an ARC of Slow Ride and this is my honest review.

I love all of Lori Foster’s work but I really had trouble getting in to this book. It seemed to take forever to get to the suspense and action and therefore took me much longer to read than what it should have. I kept losing interest and I think because it was so similar to the first book in the series “Driven to Distraction”. The story line about the girl working for someone who is acquiring very odd collectibles and coming to a guy who runs a delivery service is just seems much to much like the first story for my liking.
I did love the character though as Lori Foster always writes such strong heroines and protective Alpha hero’s.
Jack seems to be a very quiet, polite and buttoned up type of guy who doesn’t lose his cool very easily and Ronnie is his complete opposite. She is very closed up, tough on the outside girl but is very vulnerable on the inside. The two of them are the very definition of how opposites attract but it most certainly works in this story. He’s content, for the most part, to stand back and let her take the lead unless he thinks she’s in over her head. They have some awesome chemistry though so I do love the characters together.
All in all this is definitely not my favorite Lori Foster book but it was an enjoyable read once I got in to it.

Foster did it again. Another great book. Loved this wonderful story. Great characters. Loved this book.

So far this series hasn't been a bit hit for me. Part of the reason if I find the jobs that they guys help on to be strange and creepy. I realize that people do collect odd things, but that someone would have such a collection to employ people full time is bizarre to me. That whole part of the story just turns me off.

I did like Ronnie, with her prickly exterior so wanting to belong some where, any where. With Jack and his family she found her place, although she fought it for a great while. But once Ronnie gave in, she embraced the whole Crew clan and found her own special spot in it. I loved how the women bonded, loved how Brodie let Ronnie have her time with the animals and how he backed up Ronnie and Jack on a few runs.

I really liked how Jack did his best to let Ronnie know how much he liked her from the start and wouldn't let her run away. When she tried Jack was right there pulling her back in. As much as it bothered Jack, he let Ronnie take the lead on jobs because he knew she needed that.

The ending had me smiling, loved how they all were one big, happy, crazy family.

Strength and power are the underlying themes in Slow Ride. Jack uses his strength to protect; the bad guy uses his power to intimidate; and, Ronnie uses her strength and power to rise above her past and become a truly remarkable woman who has the talent and ability to save herself, but isn't afraid to accept help when it's offered.

Entertaining, suspenseful, and satisfying. I took off one star because the plot is basically the same as the previous book in this series, Driven to Distraction. A woman with a difficult past and trust issues, who works for an eccentric collector (or twins, in this case) reluctantly hires one of the Crews brothers as a professional courier, and finds herself in peril from a mysterious psychopath with unknown motives. Her alpha male hero has to protect her and save the day. So even though I enjoyed the book, and Foster writes a compelling story, the beats were very familiar.