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Breaking the Cycle

(Rocking Racers #1)

Megan Lowe (Goodreads Author)

4.27 · Rating details · 254 ratings · 128 reviews

The Ryans have always had exceptionally bad luck in love. Reed Ryan avoided it by never falling in love, but meeting Bria Adams threatens all the boundaries he's put in place.

With a rival racing team at his door and his family's 'curse' always in the background, Reed knows he must overcome his fears in order to protect the woman who's found a place in his heart.

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Sep 02, 2017 Janie rated it really liked it · review of another edition

This book was instalove on steroids and very low angst but it was exactly what I was in the mood for. It had likable MCs and an awesome family by blood and choice, as secondary characters. Looking forward to reading more by this author.

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May 27, 2017 Ang -PNR Book Lover Reviews rated it it was amazing

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I'm so happy, floating on cloud nine! This book was everything ❤️ I loved it from the beginning to the end... I am legitimately excited about this series! Major book-hangover! At 2am I was like I needs the second book... Megan Lowe I needs to get my hands on the second book ❤️ Hot Tree Publishing really does have your next book boyfriend!
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The Ryans have always had exceptionally bad luck in love. Reed Ryan avoided it by never falling in love, but meeting Bria Adams threatens all the boundaries he's put in place.

With a rival racing team at his door and his family's 'curse' always in the background, Reed knows he must overcome his fears in order to protect the woman who's found a place in his heart.

Will Bria succumb to the misfortune that seems to befall the women in love with the Ryan men? ...more

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Dec 07, 2017 Socially Book Nerd rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Falling in love with Reed!

Wow, I love this book the main characters grab your attention and pull you in, the side characters. Keep you wanting more. I can't wait till I read the next book in the series. BMX is hot sport, with hot shot dare devils, and the author has captured that perfectly. ...more

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Jun 01, 2016 The Book Fairy Reviews rated it it was amazing

Spectacular debut book. I loved the read and fell into it hard. The characters were relate-able and I love insta love books specially when I am having a crap day. Reading a book that gives you both POV's is always a plus for me because I can dig into their minds and see how they really feel instead of me guessing.
Again and amazing read about a family that will melt your heart and a romance that will make you want to live in the book! ...more

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Jul 14, 2017 Mary Billiter rated it it was amazing

Wow. Game changer indeed. Bria and Reed's journey is as fast-paced and engaging as the Ryan family of racers. I love Megan's voice that is, at times, wry, witty and spunky and then turns your heart inside out with the depth of emotion. Can't wait to continue this series!
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Nov 23, 2016 Nicole rated it it was amazing

Breaking the Cycle: Rocking Racers, book 1 by Megan Lowe
5(+) stars

This is a phenomenal book!! Full of laughter and an intense amount of love from the beginning. I laughed and cried. It sucked me in from the very get go.
This is my first time I have read a book from this author. But I do believe Megan has a winner here. I had a difficult time putting this book down. It was so darn good!! It was extremely well written. Funny! Charismatic. They dynamics amongst the characters was great. Just an Breaking the Cycle: Rocking Racers, book 1 by Megan Lowe
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This is a phenomenal book!! Full of laughter and an intense amount of love from the beginning. I laughed and cried. It sucked me in from the very get go.
This is my first time I have read a book from this author. But I do believe Megan has a winner here. I had a difficult time putting this book down. It was so darn good!! It was extremely well written. Funny! Charismatic. They dynamics amongst the characters was great. Just an overall wonderful read!!
“She's not a one-night stand,like so many- too many girls before her. No, this girl, this woman has already cemented her way into my life,my heart,my family and I like it, I welcome it.”
Bria is a beautiful, young ,and independent woman. She is just about ready to finish up college with a degree in Journalism and public relations. She is loved by everyone who knows and comes in contact with her.
“You see, We Ryan's have a problem with women: we can get ‘me, but keeping them is another story, kind of a curse you could say.”
Reed Ryan is the second to the oldest of five brothers. He is a retired BMX rider… it's a family gig. Everyone is involved in one way or another.Who put the welfare of others first, before letting the feud with Hunter get out of hand. He is selfless guy, with a huge heart, who treasures his big and rambunctious family.
They meet and instantly fall in love.( This is a love story every woman dreams of. ) Their chemistry is undeniable. But someone wants to hurt the Ryan's. And the way it would hurt the most, is going to Bria. Can he be stopped before someone actually gets killed this time?
I love how important family is in this story!!!! The bickering amongst the brothers, is quite entertaining and honestly…hilarious. They're there for one another.. through thick and thin.
I hope Megan continues to write a book for each of the brothers. I would looooove to read more about these characters… Iam addicted, I can not get enough of them.
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Nov 24, 2016 Sara Oxton rated it it was amazing

Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe an explosive five-star read. This is the first book in the Rocking Races. What a first book, it’s been a rough ride for the two main characters, Bria Marie Adams and Reed Cooper Ryan, the have some bumps in the road to happiness, and a great bunch of people to share the ride with but it’s never easy, especially as Reed thinks the Ryan men are cursed to lose all the women in their lives.
Bria is in the right place at the wrong time, after work she pops to her local ...more

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Nov 22, 2016 Stephenee rated it it was amazing

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This is an amazing first book in the series! This book makes your heart race in more ways than one!! I love the Ryan Brother's and of course the lovable nephew!! This book focuses mostly on Reed Ryan and his "one" Bria! The two of them have instant chemistry that bonds them together and it is literally love at first sight...I am not usually a fan of these types of books/romances, but it works for this story ...more

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Mar 08, 2017 Crystal aguilar rated it it was amazing

Addictive

Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe is book one in the Rocking Racers series and so very addictive. Megan Lowe really has something special here with this series. Breaking the Cycle tells a story about Bria who finishing up her final year a college majoring in PR and Journalism and Reed Ryan who is one the second oldest child of five boys, notorious playboy, retired from competing in motocross and helps his family with their diner, garage and Ryan Racing. Bria and Reed first meet when B ...more

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Mar 02, 2017 SOMDReigel rated it liked it

Breaking the Cycle started off fast and I just knew this was going to be a fun read. By mid-point, I felt the tone was a bit young for me. I thought the constant I love you’s, cuteness, and couldn’t keep hands off each other was a bit much. I’m not a fan of instant love but this story worked for me. They had smoking hot chemistry and it was written well. Secondary characters were fun and interesting. Loved the family commitment the Ryans have. Overall, solid characters, interesting storyline, an ...more

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May 19, 2016 Renee at Book Happiness rated it it was amazing

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First and foremost I wanna WOW this is a debut author and you seriously could have fooled me, I found myself falling in absolute love with this book!!

This is the first book in the series and we are introduced to some seriously hot men!! In this book we are introduced to Reed Ryan (HOLY HOTNESS) and he meets Bria... This is their love story. What a story it is..

I was absolutely captured by this story. Once I was pulled in I could barely put it down.. I can ...more

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May 30, 2016 Tina Marina added it

If you are not a fan of instalove then this book is not for you. I, however, love it. I was in a bit of a book funk and stop reading a book that was hard going.

I'm so glad I read this book next because I really enjoyed it and it gave me hope.

The whole family story was really interesting and I wanted to read more about the characters. I'm sure there are other books or whether this is a standalone or not but I hope there are more.

The Ryan family are interesting and I want more!

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May 31, 2016 Tina Morgan rated it it was amazing

5 amazing stars!!! First off I had no idea when I first started reading this book that it was her debut novel!!!!!! And omg if this is her first book and she hit it out of the park I can't wait to see what the future holds for her. I absolutely loved this book and all The Ryans!!!! I am already missing them and am planning on a reread and can't wait for more books about this lovable family. I loved the dual pov's in this book, my only thing was I would have loved to hear the epilogue in both ins ...more

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May 31, 2016 Sassy Southern rated it it was amazing

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Jun 02, 2016 Erin Hurst rated it really liked it

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This is a great insta-love read. Bria is a college student that is depending how you look at it at the wrong place at the wrong time. When things go south her instincts are to protect a little boy close by, this has the Reed racing men fall in love with her. The Reed racing family is a known name in motor cross and we get a look inside their racing world. Great read, loved the family dynamic.

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Jan 30, 2018 Stories in Review rated it it was amazing

Shelves: instalove-lust, love-how-he-loves-her, reread, great-read, no-separations, no-push-pull, no-real-ow-om-drama, no-cheating-between-mcs, safe-for-me, faithful-since-meeting

Absolutely loved this story! The way he loved her was amazing! I loved the instalove. No real relationship drama. Loved it. Great read.

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Mar 04, 2017 Chantelle Smith rated it it was amazing

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Reed Ryan has always avoided falling in love, or even having a relationship with anyone due to the exceptionally bad luck that runs in the Ryan’s family. But meeting this one girl threatens to break down all the walls he had put in place. Things he never dreamed of were soon what he wished would happen and all because the beauty that is Bria Adams.

In order to protect the women who has quickly found a place into his heart and family he must try and get over the issues threatening to ruin his happ Reed Ryan has always avoided falling in love, or even having a relationship with anyone due to the exceptionally bad luck that runs in the Ryan’s family. But meeting this one girl threatens to break down all the walls he had put in place. Things he never dreamed of were soon what he wished would happen and all because the beauty that is Bria Adams.

In order to protect the women who has quickly found a place into his heart and family he must try and get over the issues threatening to ruin his happiness such as the ever-known family ‘curse’ and the rival racing team who are always about trying to cause trouble.

But could Bria be the first one to break the Ryan’s family curse, or be a victim to things beyond their control.

Breaking the cycle is book 1 in the Rocking Racers series, and the first book I have read by Megan Lowe, my gosh if the rest are as good as this one then I’ll be first in line to read all the others. I fell hard for this book, the characters and story. I was well and truly hooked from start and finish and I’m not exaggerating when I say I had the biggest smile on my face from start to finish this book.

It had slight suspense within it that gave it the dangerous, even more captivating feel to it that gave this story the added depth and extra edge of your seat feel. There was something about this book that really lifted my sprits I cannot rate this book enough.

It’s packed full of laughter, happiness and beautiful moments and even some sexy scenes that really made all the difference to this book. Its packed full of love from relationships, friendships and family, and I loved the connection that was immediately evident within Bria and the Ryan family, and of course the immediate undeniable connection between Bria & Reed. But another relationship that melted your heart was Bria & Chris, everyone was dumbfounded with how taken he immediately becomes with her even though he has a trouble connecting with women.

Another amazing thing with this book is the fact that its written in dual POVs you really get a better feel of the characters, and what they actually think and feel from them rather than others. I think this also helps you connect to these amazing characters as well because their true feelings shine through.
The secondary characters in this book are just an incredible as the main ones, there are many of them I would love to read about and find out more of their stories; such as Parker, Liam and the other Ryan Brothers, but even with saying that the spotlight never comes off out two amazing main characters.

Reed makes the biggest change in this book and it’s such a massive change it changes it all for all the Ryan’s. Never wanting a relationship or even a future, Reed is well and truly knocked off his feet when he meets Bria. Seeing her from a far at first, he never expected her to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, but at it turns out it may have been right place wrong time and her arrival impacts his life for the better. Then when he does boy, does he fall hard! They are just perfect for each other in all ways. Everything he said he never wanted take a forefront and he will do anything to make Bria his, and it’s beautiful to see. Possessive, and protective, caring and loving, Reed is someone everyone wants to love and to be loved back by him. He has an amazing relationship with all his family, and the banter the brother have together really show how close they really are.

Bria is incredible from the start. Immediately falling for Reed and easily fitting into the Ryan family as though she was born into it. She finds balance and brings something to the whole family that they have always been missing. She is selfless, loving, caring, kind and a headstrong young woman, she stands her ground against the family and other issues that arise. I like that she uses her knowledge for good, and in way that will benefit her and Reed Future with Ryan Racing and she does it selflessly and just for being a part of the family. She falls just as hard and as fast for Reed as he did for her and I think that her being with Reed really brings her out of herself even more than before. She also has a brilliant sense of humour and banter with all the boys and she really is the perfect match for Reed.

I honestly cannot praise and rave about this book enough, its lifted my spirits, made me smile and laugh. Do not miss this incredible book, I’m now eagerly awaiting Book 2 No Place To Hide.
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Feb 21, 2017 Mom's Guilty Pleasure rated it really liked it

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This has the makings of a fantastic series. There are so many other characters that I'd love to see where their stories take them. This is a love at first sight story, a family cursed when it comes to the women they love, rivalry, forgiveness, love and hope.

BRIA Adams is a student weeks away from graduating uni. She works at Coles supermarket and is studying to work in the PR field. She goes to Wheels several times a week to grab a bite to eat. The Ryan's me Breaking the Cycle written by
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This has the makings of a fantastic series. There are so many other characters that I'd love to see where their stories take them. This is a love at first sight story, a family cursed when it comes to the women they love, rivalry, forgiveness, love and hope.

BRIA Adams is a student weeks away from graduating uni. She works at Coles supermarket and is studying to work in the PR field. She goes to Wheels several times a week to grab a bite to eat. The Ryan's men own it and have several siblings that the uni girls come in to admire. While at the diner Bria gets caught up with the Ryan’s rivals as they get ransacked.

Reed Ryan is the second oldest of five boys. They all work with the diner and the Ryan racing team along with their Pa and Pops. While on a shift the Devil's attack the diner and that's when his life takes him in a direction he never thought he'd consider..

When Bria and Reed set eyes on each other they instantly felt that electrical zapp and knew something was happening. They knew it was special and it was happening fast. The only problem was the Ryan's usually didn't want to get involved with women, because their family was cursed. However, his instinct is nudging him to take a chance.

““Can I see you tomorrow night?...people will talk. The famous Reed Ryan, notorious womaniser, seen with the same girl three nights in a row.” “...I know this has been fast, but there’s something drawing me to you, something I’ve never experienced before. It’s making me want to do things I’ve never done. I know I have a reputation, we all do, my brothers and I, but my pa and pop always told us that when we find the girl we’re meant to be with nothing will stop us.””

Will Reed chance the family curse? Will his rivals see that he has a weakness and go after Bria? Will Bria want to take a chance on a family that has had so much loss? Can Bria walk away from a family that has taken her in and made her feel loved as if she's been part of the family for years? Will love conquer all or will it be what brings more heartache to the Ryan men?

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Mar 04, 2017 Lisa rated it it was amazing

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This book starts off with a bang. It sucked me right in and I was having a hard time putting it down. I have to talk about Reed and his family first. Wow! Reed! Not only him but his brothers... it was weird how everyone was on board with Bria almost from the first second they saw her. Maybe because Chris felt so comfortable with her from the start. I am not sure but there was some kind of a connection. Reed didn't even hesitate in having Bria be his ...more

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Mar 05, 2017 Maura rated it really liked it

Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe is Book 1 in the Rocking Racers Series. I can only hope that there will be 7 or 8 additional books that follow the Ryan family and friends through racing, romance and adventures. Reed Ryan is one of a whole bunch of good looking Ryan Brothers. Counting on my fingers there are Parker, Reed, Liam, Maverick and Jackson – that makes 5. There is also the father, grandfather and Parker’s son Chris who is an adorable 3 year old. The Ryan Brothers are cycle racers; Motoc ...more

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Feb 21, 2017 Stacey rated it it was amazing

Bria goes to her local burger joint where she happens to be in the right place at the wrong time this is where she meets her little boyfriend three year of Christian/ Chris who she is completely taken by such a cutie, Christian is over the moon and start calling Bria his girlfriend which makes the 6ft god like man chuckle getting her attention and sparks start flying instantly .Once the god like man introduce himself as Reed Chris’s uncle she know she’s in trouble he’s got to her there attractio ...more

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Mar 03, 2017 Lisa rated it it was amazing

Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe is book one in a series called Rocking Racers. It’s a fast paced love story between Reed Ryan and Bria Adams. Reed is a former playboy, has tattoos, and used to race. Actually, it runs in the family and the Ryans seem to breed very handsome, very sweet men. Bria is about to graduate, has blonde hair, a sweet disposition, and comes into their restaurant, Wheels, one night. Though little Chris calls dibs on her first, it’s Reed who wins her heart. Chris is my favor ...more

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Feb 21, 2017 Dawn Daughenbaugh rated it it was amazing

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Breaking the Cycle Rocking Racers 1 By Meagan Lowe

Breaking the Cycle (Rocking Racers1) By Meagan Lowe is my first book by her and the first book in the serirs.I absolutely loved it.I couldn't put it down read straight through to the end.Do you Believe in Love at First sight? It's a phenomenal book,full of an intense amount of Love,and a little drama. This story was very well written,I laughed alot and even cried a little as well.The characters were well wrtten.Bria is a last year stude ...more

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Feb 22, 2017 Winks rated it it was amazing

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Breaking the Cycle (Rocking Racers) By Megan Lowe. Ok, this was a great book! 5 stars!! This was my first book by Megan Lowe but it will not be my last she did an amazing job with this book!
So in this book we meet the whole Ryan clan of men who are one amazingly hot and two racers. Reed feels that he and his family are cursed when it comes to women and love. Racing is their life but it can also be their downfall with the opposite sex. Reed separates himself so he doesn’t ever fall in love. The ...more

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Mar 08, 2017 Melissa Agena rated it it was amazing

A story of true love and the power to unleash the curse of a family, “Breaking the Cycle” by Megan Lowe is a very cute and heartwarming story. Bria, a college senior just trying to graduate finds herself in the middle of a rivalry but ends up with the love of her life. Reed, ex-BMX rider and the second eldest of 5 boys and a notorious playboy finds love at first sight. This couple is super sweet together and the connection that they have is incredible. The entire Ryan clan is amazing and they kn ...more

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Mar 10, 2017 Lyndsey Fairley rated it really liked it

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Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe was a very fast paced read. The first book in this series and I can't wait for more from the Ryan Family!!
Bria visits the diner across the street from work quite often. On one particular night she's greeted by a young little boy named Christian and his Uncle Reed. When a fight breaks out in the kitchen, Bria keeps little Christian safe, which is rare since he doesn't take to women very well. Going through this ordeal opens Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe
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Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe was a very fast paced read. The first book in this series and I can't wait for more from the Ryan Family!!
Bria visits the diner across the street from work quite often. On one particular night she's greeted by a young little boy named Christian and his Uncle Reed. When a fight breaks out in the kitchen, Bria keeps little Christian safe, which is rare since he doesn't take to women very well. Going through this ordeal opens the doors to her meeting the whole Ryan family. Reed has decided that she is his "game changer". And he will stop at nothing to get her to be his. Can they weather the storms that are sure to come? Will Bria be the one to break the curse on the Ryan family and their women?
Bria is going to school and also working. When its easier to eat out, she visits Wheels, the diner by her work. When she comes face to face with Reed Ryan, she's smitten and they begin a very fast paced romance. After saving the youngest Ryan boy Christian, she's welcomed into the family and then even more so when Reed claims her as his. Wanting to finish school and get her head on straight, she takes a break from Reed, but when an opportunity arises she decodes to lay her claim on him. Through all the ups and downs, she knows Reed is her forever after and while using her education to help the family business, what else could she ask for?
Reed Ryan was at the top of his career on the racing circuit when the safety of himself and other riders began to be put at risk, he retired. Taking a back seat in the family business, he finds himself falling instantly for Bria and her quick integration into his family. When your family has bad luck with the women in their lives, time is of the essence, so the relationship is rushed from the start. Reed loves hard and fast but can he get Bria on the same page as him?
I really loved all the men in the Ryan family and how close they all are. Perfect mix of romance, hot love scenes and of course some drama and action scenes, this was a great book and I can't wait to hopefully read more about the Ryan men! ...more

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Mar 10, 2017 Samantha Rae rated it it was amazing

Breaking the Cycle
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Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe is an unbelievably fun romance. Breaking the Cycle is the first book in the Rocking Racers series but does not have a cliffhanger. The story introduces you to a cast of characters in the Ryan family. The family is all good looking men but unfortunately there is a dark cloud that hangs over the men in the family when they fall in love. The men fall in love but tragedy always seems to affect the women in their life.

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Mar 10, 2017 I Dont Get Sundays rated it really liked it

This book was a good story about insta-love. It happens quickly for Reed and Bria. She is trying to get dinner and the next minute she is dating Reed. They have a lot happen during their short time together but love is the main the thing that is represented.

The author did a great job telling their story. You get to know the family, the history, and lots of yummy scenes.

I loved the epilogue, I am a sucker for the ending to show us where the couple ends up. If you love sports, romance, and laugh ...more

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Mar 09, 2017 Renee rated it it was amazing

Breaking the Cycle by Megan Lowe
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I really loved this crazy, fun l love at first sight love story of Reed and Bria. Reed Ryan’s family is completely full of men. The Ryan men are great at racing and finding love, but they are unlucky at keeping their loves. To avoid this unlucky streak, Reed never planned to fall in love, but the minute he met Bria, he fell. The Ryan family is facing threats by a racing competitor, Devil’s Racing. Bria and Reed need to hang on to each other to overcome the ...more

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Megan Lowe is a lost journalism graduate who heard characters whisper stories to her and decided to write them down.
She is based on the Gold Coast but her heart belongs to New York City.
She writes new adult/ contemporary romance novels with sports and music themes.