Not every relationship is about love.
The odometer on my sex life was stuck at zero the day my mother dragged home
a husband I’d never met. Dale brought his two grown sons to help us pack
and move into their house. Both were hard-bodied and handsome, but Caine didn’t
speak to me. Colt, on the other hand, said crude stuff like, “Wanna ride with me?
Then I’m gonna need gas or ass,” but I … need gas or ass,” but I couldn’t take my eyes off his rippling muscles
and challenging blue eyes.
Some are about speed, sex, and defiance.
When Colt offered me a ride to school, I thought the ‘gas or ass’ thing was a joke,
but he wasn’t kidding. Though he barely touched me, he shattered the innocence I
couldn’t wait to shed, and even then, I sensed I’d never be the same.
He and Caine soon upped the stakes, putting me behind the wheel of cars that could reach
insane speeds. They kept challenging me to find my inner wild child,
pairing illegal drag races with high-octane sex games, like ‘winner gets head’.
And some are about trying to break you.
It wasn’t long before I was hooked, but I always planned to walk away.
Then everything spun out of control and walking wasn’t an option.
I had to run.
**Disclaimer: This is a tale of a young girl’s crush that turns to hatred and back to love.
Gas and Ass is the crush-to-hate part of the story. There’s no HEA inside these pages, so
if that’s a must, this isn’t the story for you. If you can delay gratification, however,
the hatred-to-love part is the basis of the sequel, Turn and Burn.
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First read by this author first in series.
So I was stumbling through on of my book recommendation groups on Facebook and there was a lot of discussion going on about this book.
I hadn’t read the blurb I didn’t even look at the cover. All I knew was that it was a ‘step brother book’ I literally down loaded and read.
Shelby is nearly 18, close to finishing school. Her mother is a woman so in love with love that she gets married a month after being with her new boyfriend. Used to being forsaken by her mother when a man is on smthe scene, Shelby is distraught at the news.
Dale is a NASCAR driver..he has two grown sons colt and Caine. It’s expected that they will all live together and make one big happy family…Shelby designs herself to the fact that she will be at college in less than five months. She can grin and bare it.
But Shelby is drawn to both of her ‘step brothers’ and soon things become clear that the brother have other plans for her. Street racing and the brothers sexual antics soon become Shelby’s whole life….and her plans for the future don’t seen so focused on college but her growing love and attraction to the brothers… especially Colt.
This book is so much more than a ‘step brother’ book. This was an interesting, decidedly dark and twisty read, the scenarios that Shelby found herself in were quite shocking and sexual. This is your warning this book is not for the feint hearted, prudish or judgemental. The hurts that we’re revealed at the end were… expertly crafted.
I can’t say much more about the story without giving it away and it’s too good a story to do that. It does not end with the typical happy ever after…most people would say that their isn’t one BUT, for me I felt that Shelby got her own HEA of sorts…or the start of making one for herself.
I for one will be continuing with this series. I’m invested in Shelby and want to know what happens to her. Kudos to the author for writing such a ‘real to life’ charachter.
I have to say I adored the authors notes regarding this story at the front of the book. It was a brilliant and touching and from the heart.
The plot is so original and hot. With some tweaking, this could easily turn into one of my favorite series! Definitely trying out Book 2.
What the heck did I just read? This was a crazy hot, wild ride and I could not put it down. I wasn’t exactly sure what to expect when I started this book and it totally blew me away. I can’t wait to read more!
The ‘Cuda Confessions trilogy by Eden Connor messed me up. I really wasn’t expecting to love it, but here I am, singing its praises.
The plot is just as crude, edgy, and raw as you would expect from a book titled Gas or Ass. If you’re not comfortable with being uncomfortable, don’t read this book. Eden Connor even writes a “warning” in the author’s note that states this series is erotica and meant to push boundaries, and she wasn’t kidding. That’s exactly what it does. It’s sexy, uncomfortable, totally inappropriate, shocking, and actually kind of brilliant.
I have two caveats that come with this recommendation, though.
First, you gotta read the author’s notes at the beginning of each book. They very strongly enhanced my appreciation of the novels, especially coming from a mindset that’s deeply rooted in female empowerment.
Second, don’t give up after book one; finish the trilogy. If you’re anything like me, Gas or Ass will leave feeling pissed off, confused, and probably even disgusted. My advice is to keep going. True appreciation for this series comes from experiencing the character arcs, relationship evolutions, and plots in their entirety. It’s a really fuxked up story, but that’s part of why it’s so good.
Also, I love when I read a book and feel like I’m learning something. The ‘Cuda Confessions trilogy was full of racing facts and Nascar trivia. Now, I know absolutely ZERO about those topics so in all reality the “information” we’re given in this book could be complete BS, but it FEELS real. The author writes on this topic with authority and confidence, and as a result the story feels authentic. The world building is top notch, so even though I have no personal experience with car racing, it was still relatable.
I really enjoyed The ‘Cuda Confessions trilogy. Eden Connor isn’t afraid to GO THERE, and she doesn’t shy away from taboo and tough stuff. I love the heroine, Shelby (even if she does infuriate me), and I appreciate the unique and creative aspects of the plot. I’ve never read a series like this and likely never will.
If you decide to pick it up, let me know what you think! I’d love to talk about this series because HOLY MOLY it did a number on my head lol.
Where do I even begin with this book?! First off, it had a good story line and was written well. Secondly, this is a pseudo-incest book. If that makes you cringe, then you had better pass on it. Shelby is 17, almost 18 when her mom comes home and tells her that she had gotten married. She has never met her new step dad or brothers until this point. They didn’t grow up together. They are just strangers thrown together because of their parents marriage. At first, they seem ok. But apparently, the brothers have other things in mind. Some of the things that they did to her made me feel sorry for her, and in the end she saw the light… But it might have been a little too late. On to book 2 to see her revenge!
4 stars for Gas or Ass by Eden Connor. This is book 1 in The Cuda Confessions. This is my first book from this author. In this book we first meet Shelby whose mother just shows up and tells her she got married and that she has to move. In comes Dale and his two sons Colt and Caine. Shelby has an instant attraction to them, but they are now her step brothers. Caine and Colt are 5 months apart with different moms. They are dirty,and rough bad boys who treat Shelby like shit at first. They think her and her mom is just someone playing their dad. The focus on this book is racing and muscle cars. Only they are not racing for money just wait till you find out what they are racing for.” Listen, Shelby, everything in this world is about gas or ass. Loser gives the winner head.” I am going to warn you this book is dirty, rough, has lots of sex and sex with multiple partners. It also end in a cliffhanger.
At first, I wasn’t sure I would like it however, I did like it. It was filled with darkness and dirtiness. If you like that type of book, then this book is for you.
I would read the warnings before diving in if you are a sensitive reader The whole series was a bit crazy!!! I did find myself enjoying it immensely.
Dang. I wasn’t sure what I was going to get when I read this book but I will say it was intense. I love the driving aspect and all the knowledge the author gave us when it comes to the different cars and the dragracing. There was an extreme king factor to the story. The whole step brothers thing was pretty awesome, but it was more than that. There was an intense need (for a lack of better words) between. Things that happen towards the end of the book I was very shocked and surprised, and that ending had my heart pounding. I can’t wait to dive into the second book. 4 stars #2OCCJD