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Hard and Fast (Fast Track #2)
by
Erin McCarthy (Goodreads Author)
The sequel to Flat-Out Sexy, starring a bad boy race car driver hero who's met his match-from a hot USA Today bestselling author.
Grad student Imogen Wilson realizes she's hit on the perfect thesis for her sociology degree. If she follows the so-called "rules" on how to get a man, can she steer her way into the world and hearts of stock race car drivers, and establish thei...more
Grad student Imogen Wilson realizes she's hit on the perfect thesis for her sociology degree. If she follows the so-called "rules" on how to get a man, can she steer her way into the world and hearts of stock race car drivers, and establish thei...more
Paperback, First Edition, 304 pages
Published
May 5th 2009
by Berkley
(first published March 30th 2009)
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May 08, 2009
Shawna
rated it
5 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Contemporary romance fans
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5+ stars – Contemporary Romance/Erotica
This is one of those books where I doubt a review is really necessary because considering how fantastic the first book in the ‘Fast Track’ series, “Flat-Out Sexy”, was and given the sexy-as-sin cover; it’s a no-brainer that even if it received bad reviews, I’d still have read it anyway and attempted to keep from drooling over the hunk-a-licious stud on the cover in the process.
But, it’s actually a great read and has lots going for it besides the hottastic b...more
This is one of those books where I doubt a review is really necessary because considering how fantastic the first book in the ‘Fast Track’ series, “Flat-Out Sexy”, was and given the sexy-as-sin cover; it’s a no-brainer that even if it received bad reviews, I’d still have read it anyway and attempted to keep from drooling over the hunk-a-licious stud on the cover in the process.
But, it’s actually a great read and has lots going for it besides the hottastic b...more
I suspected this book was all about insta-lust and a throbbin' man ham, so I was pleased to find that there was a storyline involved too. A pretty good storyline even though there was no suspense, mystery, or romantic subplots.
Some of the things that popped out of Imogen's mouth didn't sound believable and the whole gist of her doctorate "thesis" (dissertation)was kind of dumb. I liked how Ty was willing to do anything and everything to win her, including dealing with his dyslexia and learning t...more
Some of the things that popped out of Imogen's mouth didn't sound believable and the whole gist of her doctorate "thesis" (dissertation)was kind of dumb. I liked how Ty was willing to do anything and everything to win her, including dealing with his dyslexia and learning t...more
I upped the stars on the re-read...loved their walk in the woods and lovin' up against the tree...been there, done that!
Ty and Imogen were great together. I really loved their chemistry and their banter. The smexing was steamy and I loved Ty's dominant tendancies.
Imogen is a character that has lingered with him. I often forget the heroine's names in books (perhaps inserting myself instead of them???) but I found her hilarious and her lack of "game" was just too funny in the NASCAR world of "pla...more
Ty and Imogen were great together. I really loved their chemistry and their banter. The smexing was steamy and I loved Ty's dominant tendancies.
Imogen is a character that has lingered with him. I often forget the heroine's names in books (perhaps inserting myself instead of them???) but I found her hilarious and her lack of "game" was just too funny in the NASCAR world of "pla...more
Finished this a few days ago. Fantastic! Even sexier than the first one in the series.
Lots of humor, and great characterization. Loved it!
- This is the 2nd book in Erin McCarthy's "Fast Track" series. I'll be picking up the third soon!
Lots of humor, and great characterization. Loved it!
- This is the 2nd book in Erin McCarthy's "Fast Track" series. I'll be picking up the third soon!
Yeah! Finally an Erin McCarthy book that I liked. Really liked, actually. Compared to the two I read before this one was a romance instead of a sex-fest. Don’t get me wrong, we still get multiple-pages-long sex scenes, but there also is an actual story, and a budding romance thrown into the mix.
The fact both leading characters are likable and that attraction between them is “palpable”, believable, and realistic is an added bonus.
This was a cute, light-weight, sexy, “starry-eyed” little story wit...more
The fact both leading characters are likable and that attraction between them is “palpable”, believable, and realistic is an added bonus.
This was a cute, light-weight, sexy, “starry-eyed” little story wit...more
4.5 stars. Sexy, fun and great writing - just what I love about an Erin McCarthy book. This is an opposites attracks book, a favorite theme for me. The chemistry between Ty and Imogen was fun, and you never doubt for a moment why they want to be with each other despite their differences. Cant wait for the next in the series. Hope it is Ryder and Suzanne's story!
Jan 02, 2011
♥ Sam ♥ ~S2~Im made of awesomness
rated it
4 of 5 stars
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This is your typical smart girl falls in love with the unattainable hot shot athlete.
Ty McCordle was introduced to us in 'Flat Out Sexy'. He came across as a laid back, ladies man, but in this book becomes more much 3 dimensional. Ty is dyslexic and never learned how to read.
The romance between Imogen and Ty was very sweet. I found myself frustrated by Imogen and her lack of being able to be discreet, but that is part of her charm. Ty's insecurity was examined and I found it heartbreaking, but...more
Ty McCordle was introduced to us in 'Flat Out Sexy'. He came across as a laid back, ladies man, but in this book becomes more much 3 dimensional. Ty is dyslexic and never learned how to read.
The romance between Imogen and Ty was very sweet. I found myself frustrated by Imogen and her lack of being able to be discreet, but that is part of her charm. Ty's insecurity was examined and I found it heartbreaking, but...more
I can some this book up in one phrase - OMG! Hard and Fast is soooo good, unless of course you don't like hot, manly men who can actually admit to their feelings and are willing to fall in love. Oh yeah, and if you don't like steamy, passionate love scenes then you should probably skip this book. But if you like those things you should read Hard and Fast immediately.
I often say this in my positive reviews, but I still have to say it about this book. I loved the characters. Imogen - pronounced "...more
I often say this in my positive reviews, but I still have to say it about this book. I loved the characters. Imogen - pronounced "...more
OH MY GOD! I sat down on Saturday evening and didn’t get up until I finished this one 6 hours later!. I’ve been anticipating reading it since I read Flat Out Sexy a few months ago. I loved it.
Imogen is a friend to Tamara, the heroine from Flat Out Sexy. She is also a grad student working on her thesis. She gets sudden inspiration while at a stock car race, and sitting next one of the driver’s bimbos. The girl was reading book called “How to marry a race car drive in 6 easy steps” (or something l...more
Imogen is a friend to Tamara, the heroine from Flat Out Sexy. She is also a grad student working on her thesis. She gets sudden inspiration while at a stock car race, and sitting next one of the driver’s bimbos. The girl was reading book called “How to marry a race car drive in 6 easy steps” (or something l...more
I enjoyed this erotic sequel to Flat-Out Sexy and look forward to more. The series should be read in order because the characters look to be overlapping and updating. Neat.
Hard and Fast had two neat characters (Imogen and Ty). There wasn't any bickering, but a nice budding romance that went from zero to sixty in a few pages. Imogen and Ty first appeared in Flat-Out Sexy: Imogen is Tamara's assistant and Ty was Hunter's godfather (Hunter is Tamara's child). The plot of the story morphed a few ti...more
Hard and Fast had two neat characters (Imogen and Ty). There wasn't any bickering, but a nice budding romance that went from zero to sixty in a few pages. Imogen and Ty first appeared in Flat-Out Sexy: Imogen is Tamara's assistant and Ty was Hunter's godfather (Hunter is Tamara's child). The plot of the story morphed a few ti...more
Erin McCarthy's characters have to have sex after the first eye contact. I am not new to a term called 'one night stand' or sizzling chemistry, or what body wants body gets but cut the crap with social analysis connected with chat and trap innuendos. It's obvious that each sentence, each word could be an innuendo for something so don't play all cute and innocent and surprised because did he really say that. No, even better, did he really say what he was actually thinking deep down (in his case -...more
Do opposites attract? After reading this I'd say HELL YES! They also light up sheets, and trees, and tents!
I wasn't sure what to expect When I started reading this. I'm a reformed tom boy who loves to speed. Only thing is, here is my secret, I have never read a sports themed book before. GASP! I KNOW! I can honestly tell you that I have been forever changed!
I feel in love with Ty. He is laid back, witty and honest. He also drives REALLY fast! His big secret does not hinder him from living life...more
I wasn't sure what to expect When I started reading this. I'm a reformed tom boy who loves to speed. Only thing is, here is my secret, I have never read a sports themed book before. GASP! I KNOW! I can honestly tell you that I have been forever changed!
I feel in love with Ty. He is laid back, witty and honest. He also drives REALLY fast! His big secret does not hinder him from living life...more
After Flat-Out Sexy, I was curious to see where the author would take the rest of the series. Will it be more raunch and less romance or more romance and less raunch? I'm glad that she somehow managed to balance the two. I didn't really like, or even understand Ty in the first book but since this book was all about him, I got to really dig him.
In the first book, he came off as a dick, a little bit, but he was all macho and male in this one. He still maintained a little bit of that bad-boy side...more
In the first book, he came off as a dick, a little bit, but he was all macho and male in this one. He still maintained a little bit of that bad-boy side...more
Whew! Somebody get me a fan after reading some smexy scenes from this book!
While the first book in this series was sexy, the author took Hard and Fast to the next level in the sex. Who would have thought playboy Ty McCordle had a dominant side to him in the bedroom? I must have reread that chapter over and over again just so I could imagine it in my head with me in Imogen's place.
Ty and Imogen meet for the first time in the previous book. It was brief, but the reader knew the author was going t...more
While the first book in this series was sexy, the author took Hard and Fast to the next level in the sex. Who would have thought playboy Ty McCordle had a dominant side to him in the bedroom? I must have reread that chapter over and over again just so I could imagine it in my head with me in Imogen's place.
Ty and Imogen meet for the first time in the previous book. It was brief, but the reader knew the author was going t...more
Hard and Fast is Ty McCordle and Imogen Wilson’s story. They were first introduced in the first book of the series, Ty is a racing driver and Imogen is Tamara Briggs’ assistant.
Imogen has had a secret crush on Ty since she was first introduced to him but never thought he would be interested in her as he always seems to have a blonde bombshell hanging off his arm.
Ty never thought he would be the type to want to be in a proper relationship with a woman but he has grown tired of being with women wh...more
Imogen has had a secret crush on Ty since she was first introduced to him but never thought he would be interested in her as he always seems to have a blonde bombshell hanging off his arm.
Ty never thought he would be the type to want to be in a proper relationship with a woman but he has grown tired of being with women wh...more
Liked this book better than the first. I felt that McCarthy was more comfortable w/ her characters, therefore, I was more comfortable :) Every time Imogen said something, all I could picture was Temperance Brennan from the TV show Bones, who is seriously lacking in social skills, also. But I liked Imogene because she didn't seem quite as weird as Bones. Ty was a hottie & I worried that when Imogene found out his secret she'd have a problem with it.
Not sure I'm liking the pattern that's going...more
Not sure I'm liking the pattern that's going...more
I really liked this one!!!!! Ty was nearly perfect for me !!! i can't even gather my thoughts properly !! once again it was a light read, packed with emotion !! ! ahhh :D.. at times i felt like, things were left undiscovered and left me questioning.. but once I remembered to not to "look into everything" I became super happy with McCarthy's writing style.. ( i blame the endless series, that Ive been into recently)
Imogen. Tamara's TA, is more about observing life than diving into it. and TY..mm...more
Imogen. Tamara's TA, is more about observing life than diving into it. and TY..mm...more
Mar 06, 2012
Wendy
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Racing fans, Fast Track Readers, Contemporary romance
I really liked this book for so many different reasons.
In this, the second in the fast track series, book the characters are Imogene Wilson or Emma Jean and Ty McCordle. This book picks up where Flat Out Sexy ended. We get the same characters and a new one in Jonas.
I will dispense with the summary, since that can be read above, but jump right into why I really enjoyed this book.
The theme of getting caught is present again. And the ironic part is that it's Elec who catches them kissing on Elec...more
In this, the second in the fast track series, book the characters are Imogene Wilson or Emma Jean and Ty McCordle. This book picks up where Flat Out Sexy ended. We get the same characters and a new one in Jonas.
I will dispense with the summary, since that can be read above, but jump right into why I really enjoyed this book.
The theme of getting caught is present again. And the ironic part is that it's Elec who catches them kissing on Elec...more
Hmmmm. So this book was cute and sexy, and generally actually did a good job of convincing me that this unlikely pairing might make sense in a nonsensical way (secretly dyslexic, race car driving, good ol' boy Southerner & buttoned-up displaced-New Yorker and academic). But I think maybe part of Imogen's charm - her wide-eyed, honest-to-the-point-of-social-awkwardness curiosity and downright peculiar speech patterns - could have been a little more smoothly drawn, or perhaps better explained?...more
Second in the Fast Track racing romance series revolving around a group of stock car drivers. The couple focus is on Imogene Wilson, a woman pursuing her master's in sociology, and Ty McCordle, a celebrity stock car driver.
My Take
It's about acceptance and appreciation. When Imogene loses Ty because of perceptions. And Ty's realization that she's not putting him down.
I just love how much Ty adores Imogene's straightforwardness; it's such a radical departure from the typical stereotype of what a...more
My Take
It's about acceptance and appreciation. When Imogene loses Ty because of perceptions. And Ty's realization that she's not putting him down.
I just love how much Ty adores Imogene's straightforwardness; it's such a radical departure from the typical stereotype of what a...more
We met Ty in the first book, and now we get more of him. I laughed my way through his more than awkward liason with that airhead, Nikki. That was just painful to read. Ty came across as a bit of a jerk when he kept calling Imogen "Emma Jean". As soon as he revealed that he's (view spoiler), his behaviour made more sense. Imogen is totally awesome! She reminds me of Dr. Brennan from Bones - nerdy and socially awkward. She always says what she thinks, so her open curiosity...more
When I started reading this, I didn't think I would be blown away. But I did. This is probably my new all time favorite contemporary romance book. I just want to give this book to every romance writer and scream: ''This is how you do it!!!''
At first there isn't actually anything very special, even though the author was developing the relationship very smoothly and brilliant. Ty and Imogen aren't similar. He's a race car driver, and she a grad student. She is always talking smart (witch Ty loves)...more
At first there isn't actually anything very special, even though the author was developing the relationship very smoothly and brilliant. Ty and Imogen aren't similar. He's a race car driver, and she a grad student. She is always talking smart (witch Ty loves)...more
I give up on this series...as a NASCAR fan I can't in good conscience read these books. The author has clearly not done her research and cares nothing for the accuracy of what she is writing. The first book in the series is littered with mistakes in not only terminology, but also in general procedures and what drivers and others involved in the sport's lives are really like.
The second book started off ok. The characters were reasonably likable, but when TY is trying to teach Imogen about stock c...more
The second book started off ok. The characters were reasonably likable, but when TY is trying to teach Imogen about stock c...more
I am feeling lazy so have decided to give you three of the quotes that had me lauging the hardest!
Not sure why this one made me laugh but I was cackling over my pasta this lunch time reading it!
"You nipple is perfetc. Like a little raspberry, tart and rosy."
She could honestly say no man had ever said that to her before. Kind of liking the idea of being tart and rosy, Imogen said, "Thank you. I have two."
Imogen's post-coital talk
"I mean, think about it. What a differentiates sexual fluids from ot...more
Not sure why this one made me laugh but I was cackling over my pasta this lunch time reading it!
"You nipple is perfetc. Like a little raspberry, tart and rosy."
She could honestly say no man had ever said that to her before. Kind of liking the idea of being tart and rosy, Imogen said, "Thank you. I have two."
Imogen's post-coital talk
"I mean, think about it. What a differentiates sexual fluids from ot...more
I cannot fairly rate this book (but needed to give it some sort of star) - I wouldn't be grading the book itself, but rather the treatment of a topic that is near and dear to me. This book embodied one of the topics that concerns me on a personal and professional level, and in the end lived up to all my worst fears. That topic is the perception of females in grads school and the sciences (in this case, social science). To be honest, it's not just THIS book I have a problem with, but every other...more
I really enjoyed the first book in the Fast Track Series & it made me really excited to read the next one.
Ty McCordle is a ladies man dating a complete, for lack of a better word, airhead named Nikki. Nikki's goal in life is to marry a driver – one that she takes so seriously she 'snacks' on bags of leafy green vegetables to remain skinny. The two of them, however, know that all they have is just a physical relationship.
Imogene Wilson is good friend to Tamara Monroe and a grad student at the...more
Ty McCordle is a ladies man dating a complete, for lack of a better word, airhead named Nikki. Nikki's goal in life is to marry a driver – one that she takes so seriously she 'snacks' on bags of leafy green vegetables to remain skinny. The two of them, however, know that all they have is just a physical relationship.
Imogene Wilson is good friend to Tamara Monroe and a grad student at the...more
Jul 10, 2010
Shannon C.
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
romance fans, Charlotte residents, Mooresville residents, NASCAR fans
4 stars: humorous, sexy and sweet contemporary romance
This is a great, light summer beach read. The story is about Imogen and Ty. Imogen is a grad student at the University of NC at Charlotte and Ty is a NASCAR driver. They meet through mutual friends and things heat up quickly. I liked the main characters and supporting cast. Their coming together was very sexy and sweet.
I was pleasantly surprised by this series. Even though it's not normally the type of book I go for, I tried it for a couple o...more
This is a great, light summer beach read. The story is about Imogen and Ty. Imogen is a grad student at the University of NC at Charlotte and Ty is a NASCAR driver. They meet through mutual friends and things heat up quickly. I liked the main characters and supporting cast. Their coming together was very sexy and sweet.
I was pleasantly surprised by this series. Even though it's not normally the type of book I go for, I tried it for a couple o...more
As someone who doesn't understand the draw of NASCAR, I was slightly hesitant about this book. I wasn't sure how much a love of the “sport” was needed to enjoy it, but I found the book to be very light on the NASCAR references and this was a definite plus for me.
As the title suggests, the writing in this book is fast paced, but it definitely isn't hard to keep up with. This book was good enough to make me want to spout the cheesiest driving references I could think of...The story revved along an...more
As the title suggests, the writing in this book is fast paced, but it definitely isn't hard to keep up with. This book was good enough to make me want to spout the cheesiest driving references I could think of...The story revved along an...more
Reviewed by Kati Dancy
Publisher: Penguin
4.5 stars out of 5
One of my favorite reads of last year was Erin McCarthy’s Flat Out Sexy. The book is set in the entertaining world of NASCAR, where the women are hot, but the drivers are hotter. McCarthy keeps the fun going with the next in the series, Hard and Fast.
Imogen Wilson has moved to Charlotte, NC to gain a little independence and to continue her graduate studies in sociology. With her entrée into the world of NASCAR through her friend, Tammy, w...more
Publisher: Penguin
4.5 stars out of 5
One of my favorite reads of last year was Erin McCarthy’s Flat Out Sexy. The book is set in the entertaining world of NASCAR, where the women are hot, but the drivers are hotter. McCarthy keeps the fun going with the next in the series, Hard and Fast.
Imogen Wilson has moved to Charlotte, NC to gain a little independence and to continue her graduate studies in sociology. With her entrée into the world of NASCAR through her friend, Tammy, w...more
Dec 01, 2012
D.G.
rated it
3 of 5 stars
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Still an enjoyable read but I didn't like it as much as the first. Maybe because the conflict wasn't that interesting or because I felt their relationship moved too fast, I don't know.
Imogen was a very unique heroine to say the least. She was very logical and would discuss the most embarrassing things in a matter of fact tone. She was also very wordy and would go on and on about the most minute things so her conversations would sometimes border on boring. Ty found all this very refreshing so I...more
Imogen was a very unique heroine to say the least. She was very logical and would discuss the most embarrassing things in a matter of fact tone. She was also very wordy and would go on and on about the most minute things so her conversations would sometimes border on boring. Ty found all this very refreshing so I...more
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USA Today and New York Times Bestselling author Erin McCarthy sold her first book in 2002 and has since written almost fifty novels and novellas in teen fiction, new adult, and adult romance. Erin has a special weakness for New Orleans, tattoos, high-heeled boots, beaches and martinis. She lives in Ohio with her family, two grumpy cats and a socially awkward dog.
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