While the cover of the book shows one absolutely hot, tatted, alpha looking guy, sadly for me he was nice to look at but didn't really deliver. I adored the fact he rescued puppies. I hated the fact he acts like Winnie the Pooh's Eeyore on anti-depressants. He was extremely down on himself, seemed paranoid his friends were all leaving him behind and seemed to set himself up for failure at least where Ivy is concerned. 

I'm all about alpha heroes who are sure of themselves. I tried to give him every chance I could because of the puppies, but in the end I ended up DNFing. I hate it because I have loved several of Marie Harte's books.

Another fantastic book by Marie Harte. I've thoroughly enjoyed reading all of the books in this series and I look forward to many more.

This is the third book in the Body Shop Bad Boys series. I am really enjoying this series. You can read this as a standalone, but you will want to read them all. 

Ivy is a massage therapist, co-owner of the shop she works in. She initially appears to be an easy going, go with the flow, nice, shy girl, but she can hold her own. Growing up, she felt invisible. Her parents wanted a boy and doted on her brother, ignoring her. 

Sam is a rough around the edges, good looking, muscled, tatted, very tall, mechanic with a really big heart. Sam had it really rough growing up. His single mom, a drug addict and alcoholic, raised him with multiple men in and out, who physically abused him. She was mentally abusive, constantly telling him how worthless he was. Sam became best friends with Foley when they were kids and Foley’s single mom took him in and fed and clothed him, gave him a place to stay. He and Foley are tighter than brothers but lately Sam has found himself at loose ends since Foley found Cyn and spends most of his time with her. 

A puppy brings these two together. Ivy is attracted to the soft hearted soul of Sam, but she’s been burned badly in her last relationship and isn’t too sure about starting one with him. Sam doesn’t feel he deserves to have the attention or love of such a sweet woman as Ivy. For the first time in his life, Sam finds himself wanting to take things slowly with a woman, get to know her, actually date, and not just jump in for sex only. And when these two do get together, wow, scorching! As these two tread slowly toward each other, you find yourself rooting for them. They help to heal each other. 

I loved seeing the characters from previous books. And Willie is a hoot! I LOVED Ivy’s confrontation with Sam’s mom. I found myself raising my arm in the air and yelling YES! 

This book takes you on a roller coaster ride of emotions. Anger at Sam’s mom, swooning for his big heart for everyone but himself, frustration because neither Sam nor Ivy could see their own value, happiness at his close-knit group of friends who got him and looked out for him and laughter at some of the antics. I love men with beards so I was disappointed when he shaved his off! I can’t wait for Lou’s story!!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC provided by NetGalley.

4.5 stars

Zero to Sixty is a super cute, sweet and delectably steamy addition to Marie Harte’s fabulous Body Shop Bad Boys series.  Although this is the third installment in the series, it can be read as a standalone, but I HIGHLY recommend the previous two books as well.

Hottie auto mechanic Sam Hamilton is feeling a little lonely and left out now his bestie Foley Sanders has fallen in love. Rough, tumble and prone to fighting when stressed, he has a very soft heart beneath his gruff exterior.  In recent months, Sam has been rescuing stray animals on the down low and he is very concerned over his latest find, an adorable puppy he calls Scruffy who has been taken in by a very attractive shop owner. Worried his appearance will frighten the lovely lady who has caught his eye, Sam takes great pains to make himself appear non-threatening when he stops by to check on the pup.  Although he is certain massage therapist Ivy Stephens won’t be interested in dating him, he proposes they share custody of the puppy she has dubbed Cookie.  A surprising friendship quickly springs up between them and both are quick to acknowledge their simmering attraction to each other, but will Sam and  Ivy be willing to take a chance on love?

Sam is extremely loyal to family and friends and he is completely devoted to Foley and his mom Eileen.  He is deeply scarred by his abusive and dysfunctional childhood and he is incredibly grateful to Eileen for the love she showed to him while he was growing up.  Sam cannot quite bring him to cut ties with his addicted mother, Linda, although he is always wrecked after giving in to her pleas for him to help.  His new relationship with Ivy is, hands down, the best thing that has ever happened to him, but will Sam let the baggage from his past ruin his chance at happiness?

While Ivy is mostly happy with how her life has turned out, she carries a few emotional wounds from her childhood. Although she has mostly made peace with the situation with her family, she is saddened by the distance between them.  After a failed engagement and a string of bad dates, Ivy has decided to focus on her career.  Initially a little wary of Sam, she quickly realizes there is a lot of tenderness beneath his tattoos and muscles.  She is a little taken aback by his somewhat rough life but Ivy cannot resist agreeing to share custody of Cookie.   

Despite a bit of a misunderstanding following a heated kiss and unexpected make-out session, Ivy is surprisingly eager to spend time with Sam.  While a little impatient to take their relationship to the next level, she is enjoying getting to know him and his friends.  When Sam shuts her out, will Ivy be content to let him work through things on his own?  Or will she risk her heart when by admitting how much he means to her?

Zero to Sixty is an absolutely heartwarming romance that old and new fans of the Body Shop Bad Boys series are going to love.  Sam and Ivy are endearing characters with interesting backstories and easy to relate to issues and flaws.  Their easygoing friendship is a wonderful foundation for their transition to lovers and the chemistry between them is palpable. The banter between Sam and his friends is delightful and their support for him is unwavering. This latest release from Marie Harte is a joyful and entertaining read that I greatly enjoyed and highly recommend.

I loved this book. I think that it is my favorite Marie Harte book to date. I loved the characters with all their flaws and the storyline. There is humor and romance from the very beginning of the story. Ivy Stephens works and co-owns a massage salon. She loves her job and it is just what she needed to help her get back on her feet after a disastrous relationship. Ivy has a small apartment and doesn’t think she needs anything else until the day she finds a scrawny little puppy behind her shop. Ivy wants to keep the puppy, but it appears that in order to do so, she must first impress the man who initially found the pup. Sam Hamilton has had a rough life. His childhood was a disaster, he spent time in jail, but now he finally has things moving in the right direction. Working at Webster’s Garage gives him something to do that he is good at, friends to mess around with and a stable lifestyle. He lives with his best friend. If Sam could only stop all those around him from falling in love and disrupting his quiet momentum, things could be perfect. He also should stop the illegal fighting, but since that helps him to burn off steam. . . Sam is surprised to find himself so attracted to the woman who wants the pup that he is fostering. What will happen when she learns who he really is? Sam is a rough looking guy—big, muscular and covered in tattoos. He makes no excuses for who he is or how he lives. He does try to limit the intimidation of his size when he is around women and children. His heart of gold shines through when he is with those he cares about. Ivy doesn’t know what to think when she first meets him, but when she sees him with the puppy, she knows there is more than meets the eye. The course of love doesn’t run smoothly for either of these characters. Ivy has her own baggage from her childhood and past relationships. Watching Sam and Ivy dance around each other and try to figure out their feelings as they bungle their way through a variety of misunderstandings adds comedy to the story. These two people are meant to be together. I think that I love this book so much because we can see the man that Sam really is and the horrible things that he has endured. I wanted him to find the right girl from my first meeting with in the book one of this series. Marie Harte gave him his perfect woman—someone who understands and accepts his flaws without trying to change him. There were a couple of places that I thought Ms. Harte was going to take the story that could have really made the book into a bummer. There are robberies happening in the background that, if she had chosen to take in a different direction, could have derailed the main story. I am glad that she didn’t compromise the relationship between Sam and Ivy to add more elements to the story that it didn’t need. This is the third book in the Body Shop Bad Boys, but you can read this book on its own without missing any of the important background to Sam’s life.

Zero to Sixty is the third book in the Body Shop Bad Boys series by Marie Harte. It is currently scheduled for release on February 7 2017. The first two books were Test Drive and Roadside Assistance. While the previous books add to the character development, you will be able to enjoy the heart of the story without the previous books. However, they are great reads, so you might as well read them in order. If you don’t, the quality of this book will have you going back to see what you missed anyway. 

After her last relationship bombed, Ivy Stephens is doing her best to put her life back together. She's enjoying her job, her apartment, and the cute little puppy she's seen hanging around. In the search for the puppy she encounters a big, burly, devastatingly handsome man. Sam Hamilton is lonelier than he's ever been after his best friend's engagement. To give himself a sense of purpose, he takes in a puppy that keeps showing up around the garage where he works. The puppy has another suitor though, one who happens to be blond and beautiful. Can two wounded souls find happiness together?

Zero to Sixty is another solid contemporary romance by Harte, with characters that are scarred and scared to love. Ivy is tired of being used, and wants to start fresh. She has a good job that she loves, and now a stray puppy to love. She is not sure she is ready to dive into a new relationship, but she cannot help herself with the gentle giant, even if she is a little nervous. Sam is used to being seen as scary and worthless except by a few. He does not want to scare Ivy, but is drawn to her and wants nothing more than to be a part of her life. His scars run deep, and he worries about his self worth and hurting Ivy more than he cares about his own well being. I could picture the sheepish look on his face several times throughout the book as he struggled to communicate and find his way with Ivy. The characters were each complex, but so well written that I felt like I really knew them. Honestly, by the end I wanted to give poor Sam a hug and knock a few heads myself. The ride was emotional, funny, and heartwarming. I loved that Ivy and Sam took the time to communicate and explain their faults, fears, and pasts even as they each worried that it would drive the other away. This was another great story from Harte, and one that has me wondering what is in store for Lou and his love life next.

Zero to Sixty is a fast and fun ride, that includes a good deal of self reflection and healing for a couple. If you have enjoyed the earlier books in the series, you will enjoy this one as well.

Sam has done time and he is rehabilitated, mostly. On his first date, not-a-date, he punched another bar patron. Not a sexy move. Ivy is a little put off by scary tattooed Sam but she does need his approval for the puppy and work done on her car at a reasonable rate. Maybe shared custody of the puppy would be nice. Maybe that tattoo crawling up Sam's neck needs a little more attention.

I have really been enjoying this series. An auto repair shop employing hot ex-cons. Women who are not afraid to give as good as they get. Rough and raw, these couples don't back down when the going gets tough. I can't wait to see where they will go from here.

Usually, I do not like to start in the middle of a series with an author I have never read before, but I really liked the look of this one so grabbed it regardless.

And I was so glad I did!

I really enjoyed this book. The hero was great and I fell so in love with him. His tendencies for hoarding, his background, his friendship with his garage buddies, how he just fell so in love with the heroine. He was a little different from the usual romance hero and was so lovely to read.

I really liked the heroine too and her determination to make it.

Overall it was a great love story, and while it can be read as a stand alone, I was really happy there were 2 books in the series before this I could catch up on, then was really really happy that there is a whole other series before this that is sort of connected! 

I see lots of happy reading for me in the future!

Sam is a true gentle giant. Ivy is the luckiest girl by far. I was surprised by how funny, Zero to Sixty, was. Sam seems like such a serious man, but has a funny side too. And boy watch out, when Ivy finds her backbone, I definitely wouldn't want to be on her bad side.

Zero to Sixty was a sexy book! I haven't read any book other books in this series, but I am definitely interested in going back and reading the previous books! This book can definitely be read as a standalone, but I do think reading this book as a standalone will just make you want to go back and read the other books. 

The plot of this book was fun and romantic. It was hard not to love a bad boy and a stray dog! I was pleasantly surprised with how well paced the book was. Romance novels typically drag near the middle of the book, but this book did a good job at holding my attention.

The romance was cheesy and rushed at times, but it was full of steam! When the couple met for the first time, I thought they were both too trusting of each other considering they were strangers. There were moments that were a bit ridiculous between Ivy and Sam, like being turned on just by shaking hands, but there were also some really sweet scenes. I thought Ivy and Sam made a cute couple and their sexy scenes were HOT!

The main thing that stood out to me about the romance in this book was the focus on consent. Sam really stressed the fact that he would not touch Ivy unless he had full consent from her. I thought it was fantastic that the author put such a huge focus on that. Kudos to the author! 

Sam looked like a tough bad boy, but he was actually a soft teddy bear underneath that rough exterior. I felt bad for him and really sympathized with him, especially when parts of his past were revealed.It was easy to see why Ivy fell for him.

Ivy was a sweet and caring woman. I had an easy time connecting to her and rooting for her. The only thing that bothered me about Ivy's character was that I was told so many times how "good" she was. I would have preferred to see more of her being a good person through her actions instead of constantly being told how good she was. 

Overall, this was a sexy and entertaining novel! I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a fun and romantic novel.

3.5 / 5 Fangs

*This ebook was given to me in exchange for an honest review. *