Running on Diesel by Melissa FosterMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Emotional, with a sizzling side of heat
Running on Diesel is the 9th book in The Whiskeys: Dark Knights at Peaceful Harbor series. The story stands well alone, but fans of the series would definitely enjoy it more.
Diesel is the quintessential biker; drawn to the open road, stoic, scary in appearance, with a super marshmallowy centre. Tracey is the survivor of domestic abuse, having grown stronger in the protective embrace of the Whiskey family in Peaceful Harbor. Their chemistry is off the charts. However, Diesel is feeling the call of the open road as he battles the pull of Tracey. He is afraid to open himself to love and the possibility of hurt. As a nomad, he has never stuck around as long as he has in Peaceful Harbor.
Diesel helps Tracey learn how to stand up for herself in a healthy way and in a safe space. Not only that, but he gifts her something priceless. In turn, Tracey breaks down some of Diesel's walls; accepting that it may not be so bad to become part of the community of friends in Peaceful Harbor and opening his heart to her. This does not mean that there are no hiccups along the way. Diesel has to acknowledge sometimes he needs to lean on Tracey; that a relationship is always a two-way street.
The book differs from most other MC romances as there is little action and no suspense to talk of. Here the story really is all about the couple, character growth and the emotional connection. It does mean that there is a dip in pace about a quarter through the book, but read it out!
And for fans of the series, you cannot miss the reveal in this book!!!!!
Other tidbits:
The cover is a depiction of one of my favourite scenes in the book.
The Hobbit makes a couple of appearances in the book; given that the Hobbit is one of my all-time favourite top reads, it endeared the story to me even more.
Favourite quotes:
I received an ARC from the author through Grey's Promotions. This is my honest review.
"You are the peace I never knew I was missing."
"You know a girl likes to be asked, not told."
I received an ARC from the author through Grey's Promotions. This is my honest review.
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