There’s a thin line between love and hate.Kyra Kado hates Van Hernandez. Or at least she wishes she could. Ever since she kissed him and he rejected her as a “mistake”, things have been tense onboard their tour bus. Kyra takes out her aggression during her drumming performances as a member of Kason Cox’s band and tries not to think about how well Van guards her body between their shows.Until she … their shows.
Until she meets Ollie Dawes, who’s the perfect distraction. Funny, flirty, and cute AF, he takes her mind off Van. The Hot Rides salvage man is used to being alone on his solo part-finding missions, but she suspects he’d rather not be lonely anymore. She can relate. So she invites him to come see a show.
When Van discovers Kyra and Ollie performing an illicit encore together, he goes berserk. Distancing herself from Van might keep Kyra’s heart safe, but what about her body? A string of unsettling incidents make Kyra afraid one of her admirers has crossed the line from fan to fanatic.
With Ollie and Van teamed up to protect Kyra, she isn’t sure she’ll survive being torn between the two men she craves. She might have to sacrifice her friendships with them to stay sane, unless she can think of a way to keep them both in her life or in her bed.
This is a standalone book in the Hot Rides series and includes an HEA with no cheating. The series is part of the greater universe where both the Powertools and Hot Rods books are also set, so you can visit with many of your previous favorite characters and see what they’re up to now!
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3.5 Stars
“The first taste was interesting, the second intoxicating, and after that, he couldn’t seem to get enough.”
Kyra Kado, drummer for Kason Cox, has been crushing hard for head of the band’s security Van Hernandez. Not one to take rejection well, Kyra devotes all her energy into her love of music…until she meets Ollie Dawes. Ollie has a way of calming her and making her feel loved in a way Van never even tried. But when Van starts realizing that he is losing Kyra, he opens his heart to new ideas of what really matters in life…and awakens a piece of his heart he never thought existed…
This story REALLY got my blood pressure up! You see, I’m 100% Team Ollie! Been a fan since the first page he was introduced in the Hot Rides series, and there were sections in this book that made me want to reach in and strangle Kyra and Van…Ollie didn’t deserve them! But I guess that’s a sign of a good story; it makes you FEEL for the characters, even when they don’t always get the HEA the reader hopes for them. I’ve been reading Jayne Rylon’s stories for years, and highly recommend! I’ve already pre-ordered the next in this series!
I am so in love with this series of book. I have been flowing the crew since Power Tools and Hot Rods. And now we have the exciting Hot Tools. And in this book we are reading Ollie’s story. I always loved Ollie and his personality and his lais back charm. Ollie has had his eye on Kyra for a while but he also knows she has a thing for Van, her body guard. But Van and Kyra are more off then on because of Van and his fears of a relationship when they are together all the time in a working relationship while Kyra is on tour with her band. Add a hot kiss from Ollie (seen by Van), and a obsessed fan and there is love and trouble brewing. Ollie seems to be the bridge between Kyra and Van and the three way relationship they try and figure out when they realize they all have feeling for each other. Wonderful book, with familiar characters making an appearance and of course a HEA.
I also get a sense of excitement when there is a new Rylon book out in the world. She writes menage like no one’s business and Hard Ride was steamy and exciting. Kyra and Van have what you would call a volatile relationship. Kyra wants to hate and stay away from him, but he is tempting and distance is hard to find on a tour bus. Enter Ollie, the perfect distraction for Kyra. As he becomes something more than a way to get her mind off Van, Van discovers them together and explodes. Kyra is torn between the two men, but when someone seems to be stalking her, Van and Ollie need to come together to protect her and soon, all bets are off and the steamy threesome find they have more at state than they bargained for. This was a steamy, intense read with plenty of suspense and just the right amount of emotional drama.
Van, Kyra, and Ollie – A Security Guard, a Drummer, and a Salvage Man, and together, they make one outstanding team, that is also so steamy hot. Jayne Rylon writes some of the steamiest, hottest scenes, that are also the sweetest, and most loving you will find, but there is so much more to her books thsn that. This story will keep you turning the pages, as we get to know Van, Kyra, and Ollie, the good and the bad, as they work out their issues. I absolutely loved this book. It is very deserving of the five stars that I gave it, so I highly recommend it.
5 Stars
Ms. Rylon has yet again given us a sexy, polygamous love story that once you start you won’t want to put down. Kyra, Van and Ollie are all strong, independent people with pasts that have caused each of them to be cautious for their own reasons. When lines are crossed the men need to figure out how badly they want Kyra as their own, and what they are willing to do to make sure they all live happily ever after. Of course life never lacks bumps along the way so be prepared for some suspense, emotional moments and without a doubt, seriously steamy scenes!
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Kyra, Ollie, and Van all have their personal obstacles to overcome to find the happiness that is right in front of them. It’s heartwarming to see the relationships grow deeper and stronger as the story progresses. The love scenes are super steamy and well-written. There are also some very tense, heart pounding moments involving Kyra’s number one fan but ultimately, this triad gets their well-deserved HEA. The characters are very likable and the writing is great as always. I enjoyed this story a lot. 4.5 stars.
I am voluntarily reviewing an advance reader copy of this book.
This is the third book in the series. I couldn’t wait to dive into this one. I’ve loved Ollie in the previous books and I couldn’t wait for him to get his book. There is a ton of heat and chemistry in this book. When Van, Ollie, and Kyra are together is off the charts hot. What I like about this book though it delivers on the heat and steam it also has substance. There is plenty of feels in this book. Ollie’s past brought tears to my eyes. I loved watching Van and Ollie come together to give Kyra everything she deserves. Van and Ollie may just find out more about themselves along the way as well. There is also a suspenseful element that adds a another layer to this book. You get a lot of emotion and feels along with the heat which makes a great book in my opinion. I liked the set up for the next book. I also enjoyed catching up with previous characters to see them enjoying their HEAs.
HARD RIDE is book 3 in the “Powertools: Hot Rides” series and although it is listed as a stand-alone, I think it’s important to read them in order. It will give you a much richer reading experience because there are a lot of crossover characters brought from the previous 2 books.
I enjoyed this story very much. In addition to being sexy and poly, it was also sweet and innocent. There is angst and slow burn and revenge sex. I really liked the dark and light of both male characters. They each brought something different to the table.
There is also a little mystery thrown into this story. Oh and as always, this author can write a ménage scene like no other.
I definitely recommend reading this series, this book and this author.
Hard ride…
I love getting a new story by Ms. Rylon because I know I’m going to be able to escape for a few hours. This story was a little different for me….”Hard Ride” started out as a hard read. It wasn’t anything with the story but the fact that “reality” kept intruding into my “fiction” time. Once I was able to completely focus on Kyra, Van and Ollie, the pages just turned on their own! All three of these characters had walls around their hearts that made it seem like a relationship with someone was impossible let alone two people. Yet, it was having that third person that made the relationship work. Looking forward to the next book….hopefully reality will take the hint and stay away for a few hours when it comes out.
*I received an Advance Reader’s Copy of this book which I am voluntarily reviewing”
I received a copy of this book through BookFunnel and I chose to review it. Jayne Rylon has written another hit on her hands. This is the third book of Ms. Rylon’s I have read and she is becoming a favorite author of mine. The characters are fantastic and I love seeing the secondary characters show back up. This is a Ménage story so if this isn’t your type story this one isn’t for you. This was a quick read for me and I encourage everyone to get this one if you like this type of story.
Great, fun read. I didn’t want to put it down. Rylon writes a great story with real characters and true problems. It’s a hard ride for the characters this time, but very enjoyable read.
Lawdy, I’ve been waiting for this slow-burn, crazy hot romance to finally be revealed between Kyra, Ollie and Van. And I was not disappointed.
The tension—sexual and otherwise—between Kyra and Van has been palpable through the first two books in this excellent Powertools: Hot Rides series, and I’ve been just waiting for things to finally simmer over!
Kyra is a take charge woman—she knows what she wants and she goes for it. She’s smart, sexy, and sassy—and all around awesome. Van is an amazing, strong, loyal, hot AF man who takes his role as bodyguard very seriously—too seriously sometimes Kyra would say. And Ollie. Oh man, Ollie’s just trying to find his way. Find a home. Find love. And he has. If only the three of them could get it together.
I loved how the romance developed between Kyra and Ollie, got frustrated at times with what developed between Kyra and Van. And then adored the love that bonded Kyra, Ollie and Van at last.
Another fantastic romance about loving who you love without fear. And I cannot wait for more!
This is the third book in the Powertools: Hot Rides series. This is a contemporary MMF ménage romance. This was a wonderful story, it has suspense along with the happy ending. The characters are interesting and unique. The pace of the story is great, I had a hard time putting it down at times. Though this is the third in the series, it can definitely be read as a stand alone book.
Okay I must admit that Ms. Rylon had her work cut out for her with this one. I really did not like either Kyra or Van as this story began. I mean I liked them fine until I saw how they were treating Ollie. Both considered him a friend but boy did they treat him poorly. I understood they had issues but why did Ollie have to be the better person? But then I got to know Van and Kyra. They had issues. They had problems communicated. They had jagged edges. And Ollie, while not perfect, smoothed those edges. I loved seeing them find a way to fit. It wasn’t in any regard what they expected but it worked. And I loved seeing it play out. This story took us on a journey. And boy did I enjoy it. I loved seeing Van and Kyra fight the cycle of hurt. I loved seeing Ollie realize that he was loved by more than just his hedgehog. I loved seeing sparks become flames. This story is well written and full of emotional growth. I loved seeing Ollie, Kyra and Van find their way….better yet find a way together. I thoroughly enjoyed this journey and am looking forward to where Ms. Rylon will take us next.
Ms. Rylon has yet again given us a sexy, polygamous love story that once you start you won’t want to put down. Kyra, Van and Ollie are all strong, independent people with pasts that have caused each of them to be cautious for their own reasons. When lines are crossed the men need to figure out how badly they want Kyra as their own, and what they are willing to do to make sure they all live happily ever after. Of course life never lacks bumps along the way so be prepared for some suspense, emotional moments and without a doubt, seriously steamy scenes!
What is a woman to do when she is attracted to two very different but equally as gorgeous men? How will she choose the best man for the job of loving her thoroughly? Does she need to choose?
Kyra is the drummer of a successful band and has a serious crush on Van, the head of security and her best friend. But both these spots are being challenged by Ollie a recent addition to the band’s circle of friends.
‘Hard Ride’ is a story of love, choices and self-discovery. It’s about the choices that are initially made to satisfy the person you love but in so doing is a realisation of what is needed to make oneself complete.
Of course, the road to love is never plain sailing and as one would expect some spanners are thrown in the works to make things just a bit more problematic!
There is no doubt that Jayne Rylon is the master of polyamorous love stories and ‘Hard Ride’ is a fitting addition to her catalogue of publications.
Soooo looking forward reading what she has in store for readers next.
Hard Ride is the next installment in the Hot Rides series by Jayne Rylon and it is Kyra, Van & Ollie’s Story. There is so much tension surrounding these three people that it jumps off the pages. Kyra feels like she is being pulled in 2 different directions because she has feeling for both Van and Ollie but the more time she spends with the Hot Rides & Hot Rods crews she starts to wonder if she needs to choose between them. They all have issue in their past they need to overcome to be able to truly commit to a relationship and the fact that Kyra has an overzealous fan stalking her might just be the push they need or it might be the final straw to break them all. This is an amazing story to show how much honesty & support shared with those you love can help a person grow and overcome their past.
This is Book 3 in the Hot Rides series. Before we go any further, let me say that this involves a ménage relationship so done say you didn’t know and then complain! Kyra and Van work together and they have become friends with Ollie who works with the Hot Rides group. Things happen that almost divides their friendship. They go through so much and the strength that it takes for them to get through everything is so beautiful. There’s plenty of things happening that will keep you interested from the start of the book to the end of it. And Number 1 fan keeps the blood stirred wondering what’s going to happen next. Ollie makes a comment that I absolutely loved, and it fits perfectly with this book.
“You can’t always keep bad things from happening to the people you love. That’s why loving someone takes courage!” This series just keeps getting better and better with each book! I love the Hot Rides group.
I thought that this book skillfully balanced scorching heat and intense emotions. The road to a HEA is far from smooth sailing for this trio. Kyra, Van, and Ollie had amazing chemistry and were complex characters. I felt that each of these characters had their own baggage, vulnerablities and fears that caused them to have thick, high walls around their hearts and guarded personalities. Added into the heat and heart are enough drama and suspense to make sure you are kept on edge, entertained and in desperate need of a ice cold drink!
***4 ‘#TeamOllie’ Stars***
This book tried me.
I mean, in the end I loved it, but when you are only a couple chapters in and need to toss the Kindle into the freezer for a time out (the alternative was tossing against a wall) is strong, you know it’s gonna be a book that will end up trying your patience. BUT I had to remind myself that the author has rarely ever let me down, and the need to know more about Ollie was STRONG, so I kept at it. And though there were many more frustrating moments that did occur, the sweet, smexy and heart melting ones helped to balance it all out and made for a page turning read.
So, Van, Kyra and Ollie. It’s obvious that I am all about Ollie. He is something of an understated alpha male. He’s laid back, quick to smile. and doesn’t come off as the aggressive type, but lemme tell you, when he gets passionate about something the alpha comes out and when you mix that with his insecurities…simply put the man is lethal. Van is all kinds of protective (over protective) alpha AF male. It is his job, but it’s also just in his DNA, and at times that protective nature overrode all common sense. Kyra is sassy, sweet and while she is a woman who should not be messed with, she also uses it as away to hide her insecurities, which tends to mess with her head. I honestly like Kyra, but there were certain things she did, or didn’t do, that simply drove me batshitcrazy.
To say their journey to their HEA drove me batshitcrazy is somewhat reduntent considering how I felt about two of the three, though Ollie was not faultless ~ he definitely had his moments ~. But regardless of all the growling they elicited from me, when they were together, when they were just being and not allowing their own insecurities ~ or the conversations they were having with themselves in their heads ~ to rule them, I LOVED them together. They each brought something to the table that the others never realized they needed and helped to start putting the shattered pieces of their hearts back together again.
I gotta say, I was scared there for a minute that this would be that one book that wouldn’t work for me and I would have to admit defeat, but I pushed through and it definitely ended up being well worth the growling and eye rolling at some of the decisions made and reactions to those decisions these characters had. There is a bit of suspense in this and it did help to push things along, though I can honestly say I didn’t expect how it all came to a head. I loved catching up with the Hot Rides crew, as well as the Hot Rods and Powertools family, and after that little tease, I’m definitely looking forward to what the next book will bring!
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~