Driven (Driven, #1) Driven question


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soo.. worth the read?
Christine Christine Mar 21, 2014 11:33PM
Wow! So many 1 stars, and then so many 5 stars!
Just wondering if this has plot or is basically driven on sex, cause I hate books that have no substance.
please and thanks!!:)



I really enjoyed this series. It definitely was not all sex...lots of angst/drama. I absolutely adored Colten. He is ultimate tortured hero. However, I would only recommend reading this if you have all 3 books. Books 1 & 2 end with MAJOR cliffy. Hope you like it.


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Christine wrote: "Wow! So many 1 stars, and then so many 5 stars!
Just wondering if this has plot or is basically driven on sex, cause I hate books that have no substance.
please and thanks!!:)"


How about so not worth the read?
I went into this thinking it's a great book based on the reviews I have read. But it was so annoying. All they did is have sex the whole time. I even tried reading the second book, but couldn't take it anymore.
Don't bother reading it.
However, I would recommend
On Dublin Street by Samantha Young
Sweet Thing by Renee Carlino
Twisted by K.A. Robinson
Reason to Breathe by Rebecca Donovan (No sex, beautiful, funny, kind of sad, but worth the read trust me. It's my number one favorite series)
Real by Katy Evans but I didn't like the third book.
My favorite Mistake by Cheselea Cameron
These are great books, enjoy :)


Did you read it Christine? I'm on the third book, I wish I could be reading right now!


It's not the best trio but certainly not the worst. The plot twists were predictable and had me rolling my eyes but the characters, especially Rylee, were pretty interesting and kept me reading. My least fav character was Colton. He was the typical manwhore who "fell" into typical manwhore mistakes and witnessing his reluctant "maturing" was pretty painful, for Rylee and reader. I wouldn't spend a lot of money, borrow it if you can.


Did anyone see the Nissan Ad last night during the Superbowl last night? If not, look up Nissanusa.com/with-dad-Nissan-commercial. I thought Bromberg was holding out on us, that could be her ad for Driven, representing Colton in all his race gear, sexy race car aka "Sex" and their son Ace Thomas. I thought maybe she was offered a t.v. series. I swear whoever created the ad read Driven.


It was a slow read in the first book because of the character set up and some history. I am re-reading it a 2nd time because I got SOOO into the books, I rushed thru them.
I fell for Colton over and over and am looking forward to reading it all the way thru, word for word.

It has a great plot and the 3rd book is emotional--be prepared. And with the books comes all the frustrating he didn't say/she didn't say....

I loved the series and want more!


This is a GREAT Trilogy! I like it just as much if not better than 50 Shades of Grey. I Love COLTON! I read it twice! :)


I enjoyed this series and like someone else posted, read the entire series in no time. I was sad to see it end. I did feel like there was all this build up and then just THE END. I hate it when authors drag out a story and then rush it at the end. I would still recommend reading it.


I finished the first one, but wasn't impressed by it.


Not worth it. It's pretty predictable and soooo many cheesy cliches that the characters in the book even label themselves as the "good girl" and "bad boy."

I couldn't bring myself to finish the last book and I'm usually pretty OCD about finishing a series (even 5+ book series). I just got bored and annoyed.

Fixed on You by Laurelin Paige instead. A great and more realisitic broken hero/heroine, and great drama/mind benders ;)


Didn't finish this one. I, too, believed all the hype and the 5 stars. It just didn't do it for me.


I loved loved loved these books! This is one of the few stories that had me physically upset. I found myself laughing and crying out loud, throwing my kindle (at the end of book 1) and trying to calm myself down so I could continue to read the next book. I couldn't help but hate Colton one minute and literally want to hug and protect him the next. This series stayed with me long after I closed the last book which to me means it is an amazing series!


This is my favourite series. I love it!


If anyone has read Sylvia Day's Crossfire series (Bared to You, Reflected in You, Entwined in You) you would see that Driven is written almost to the letter of the Crossfire stories! Ridiculous! Been there, done that. If I were Sylvia Day I would cry, "Plagiarism!"

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Michelle °O° I read both too and I don't see them being the same except for both having Alpha rich men with mental problems. ...more
Sep 08, 2014 01:14PM
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Diane Span I agree Michelle ... 2 different stories.
Oct 31, 2014 06:35PM

as a trilogy loved it! so worth the roller coaster ride of emotions and i got pulled on. but i can see how if you weren't a front row passenger by the first book you really didn't want to stick around by the third. and i had a reading buddy during so we compared during the second and the third. we fell in love with colton and rylee as ridiculous as they both were at times and wanted to see where they were. if you enjoy the push-pull, back and forth, over the top, and drama filled with heartbreaking moments thrown in i say add this trilogy to the list. oh and did i mention the sex was off the charts hot - yeah i mean panty droppers. or is that too much?


Read the first book in the series. I, personally, don't think the book is great. I just didn't like anything about it really besides the protagonist's (Rylee's) job. There is a lot of sex to make up for flat characters. Which doesn't work for me one bit. Colton annoyed me to no end and I did not find him swoon-worthy. By the end of the book I was glimpsing past the 'sexy' parts and just reading the dialogue. Not to mention the ending was totally FSOG garbage only less justified. Read my review if you want more.


I'm only 30% into this, please tell me it is going to get better. So far it is the most predictable book I think I have ever read. And she is just all over the place......


I read these in 4 days! I loved the story and the characters. A definite must read.


I liked the first book, and loved, loved, loved books 2 & 3. In book 1, I just thought Colton was an @ss. I was rooting for them both in books 2 & 3. It was kinda tough to get through the first half of book 1 because I thought Rylee was acting like a doormat... so glad I stuck it out and finished the series. I would definitely recommend.


This series is one of the best I've ever read!!! You will fall in love w/ Colton and Rylee's story. Believe me, you will NOT be disappointed!!!


yes, yes,yes....GOD YES..


This was definitely a great series. I highly recommend it. The books are not just sex. Colton and Rylee are both strong characters. I enjoyed how their relationship develops through out the books. Their relationship will make you laugh and make you want to cry.


Definitely read this one!


I've read all 3 books, my favorite is Crashed. I never cried so much in my life. Colton and Ryle what can I say, I loved them both. Can't wait for Haddie and Becks story.


I almost didnt finish this book but pushed through because it came highly recommended. It starts out a little slow but I'm glad I finished because the next two books were much better. Great series with characters that stick with you. Lots of angst and sex but it there was an interesting story there, too. I hate a book that is all about the sex :-/


This is a series that is definitely worth the read! I absolutely LOVE the story and the characters are great! Hope you give it a try and love it as much as I do. The only time in my life I have ever re-read a book! I have read Driven and Fueled (book 2) twice!


It's worth to read this series. I finished all 3 books and love it. I love how the author used music to communicate. What great about it is that you don't have to wait for other books to release. All books are available.


It is a good read...I finished all 3 books in less than a week...however I did not love it and there were huge gaps at the end of the story. I feel author rushed the story at the end


Definitely worth the read. Though not one of the best of the series you need to read it to get to Crash which was the best of the whole trilogy ♥


Agree with Leslie. Lots of angst/drama (which I LIVE for!!!) Big cliffie in both books 1 and 2. Satisfying reads for me.


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