BOOK 1 in the North Shore Crew Series. This can be read as a standalone. Over 93k word count.Lil & Gage.Sunshine & Batman.Vivacious, wild and full of life.Dark, broody and misunderstood.Opposites in every way. Together, they are the imperfect love story.Tragedy in Gage’s past tore his world apart. Three years of living in a constant state of desolation has left Gage a shell of the man he … desolation has left Gage a shell of the man he used to be. He’s content to be numb, never wanting to feel – to hurt – ever again.
After moving to a new city in a last ditch effort to turn his battered life around, Gage finds himself out of his depth when he meets his cousin’s group of friends. One in particular stirs forgotten feelings that Gage is desperate to keep suppressed. Lil.
Their connection is unexpected, unstoppable, and surpasses everything Lil’s ever felt before. However, she’s learned the hard way that men aren’t always what they seem, and Gage is no exception to the rule. He burns hot one minute then runs ice cold the next.
Lightning doesn’t strike twice, or so Gage believed. Not when it came to loving hard then losing his entire world in a missed heartbeat. Once torn and resentful for what Lil makes him feel, Gage is now determined to stop pain-laced history repeating.
But will he be too late?
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When life has dealt you a bad hand and you are trying to just survive, in walks a goddess that you believe you don’t deserve. Can Gabe begin to put back his life and live again.
Gabe has been just existing at the moment, finding a little solace in life but when a meeting with his cousin presents him with another option to live his life has he the guts to let anyone back into his broken heart.
When Gabe sees her across the room he is instantly drawn to her not just looks but the person inside, but when he gets to know her and understands her life has been full of devastation, can this bring the two of them peace with each other.
This is a well written story with the chemistry of the two main characters jumping off the page. With the history of Gabe you feel like he is totally broken but have hope that he will be brought back to life and he is with Lil. The story is a slow burn between these two and offers a great read with emotion and hope.
I can’t wait to read the next book in this wonderful series.
Ride For Me (The North Shore Crew Book 1) by Vi Summers had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. The entire crew for this series is just fantastic, and her plot really makes you feel for some of the characters. But boy oh boy does this story have it all, it has drama, it has laughter, it definitely has steaminess, and so much more. But most of all there are so many twists and turns to this book that you have no idea what comes next. Ms. Summers definitely hooked her readers with this one and this reader for one can’t wait for the rest of the series.
Ride For Me (The North Shore Crew Book 1) by Vi Summers – Review by Krista Vaughan
Vi Summers covers all the bases in this romance suspense novel! The first of 5 novels, this story follows Gage as he tries one more time to find his way back to life after tragedy struck in his marriage years before. He can’t seem to feel anything or find reasons to be alive any longer. He comes to hang with the Crew of friends that his cousin hangs with where he meets Lil. Lil and Gage have a chemistry that jumps off of the pages at you! You want them to get together, but they fight you all the way! Lil’s past comes to haunt them and Gage find himself at a place where he could lose his second chance at love. There is NO way he’s going to let that happen! I am SO excited to read the next story. Grab this book so that it can grab you back!
Fantastic book!! This is my first book reading from Author Vi Summers but definitely will not be my last! I loved this dual POV story of Lil and Gage. When they first meet there is instant sparks and they are drawn to each other. There are dark moments, especially in Gage’s past. He holds back and has not gotten close to anyone in a few years. When you finally find out what Gage went through in his past and what happened….my heart just ached for his character. I loved Lil’s character, strong, bold and wont change for anyone. She has a bumpy past too, with an ex-fiancee that was not who he seemed to be. When Lil get this feeling of being “watched” and eventually kidnapped, Gage will go to the ends of the earth to save Lil. I was at the edge of my seat especially finding out who this mystery person was. This is a great story full of love, loss and suspense. I cannot wait to continue this series. Fantastic read!!
Ride For Me by Vi Summers is the first book in the North Shore Crew series. This is a brilliant book and such a fantastic way to start a new series! I love the characters – not just the main ones but also the peripheral characters too. They added so much to the story and really enhanced it.
This is the first book that I have read by this author and I really enjoyed how much fun and excitement she brought to the story. It worked well with the character development and made for a much more enjoyable read. This is a great book and I am looking forward to the next.
Book Review: Ride for Me
Author: Vi Summers
Four Stars
This is book one in the North Shore Crew Series.
Lil and Gage have a remarkable chemistry and it makes it very hard for them to keep their hands off of each other. Can Gage fight off the demons of his past to make a true go of things with Lil?
This is the first book by author Vi Summers that I have read and I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
KLH
Ride For Me (North Shore Crew Book 1) by Vi Summers has romance and suspense. Best of both worlds.
Gage’s life was ripped apart by tragedy in his past. Three years of grief and a refusal to feel had taken their toll. He’s a shell of the guy he used to be, content to be numb and resentful. Gage is pushed into his cousin’s environment in a last-ditch effort to turn his life around. The Crew’s universe. One crew member, out of his depth and reeling, reawakens long-forgotten sentiments. Gage is anxious to keep his emotions hidden. His bond with Lil, on the other hand, is all-consuming. Uncontrollable. One minute it’s scorching hot; The next, it’s freezing cold. Gage thought that lightning doesn’t strike again. But, when it came to losing the woman of his life, he was adamant. It strikes again as Lil’s history rears its ugly head, pushing Gage to face his demons. All while attempting to prevent the painful past from repeating.
I loved this story and the concept of it as well. I loved every page of it. Every chapter was exciting. This is the first book in the series and I can’t wait to read more.
This is an emotional second chance love story. The author does an amazing job with the characters which means the story I believable and has you gripped from the very beginning.
Gage has suffered a huge trauma when the love of his life passes away. Convinced that he will never love again he resigns himself to a life alone. However a chance meeting of his cousins friend Lil turns his world upside down and sends sparks through his body that he thought he would never feel again. Can he risk his heart again? Can he resist the attraction and chemistry between himself and Lil?
Lil has a past of her own as well and when her past comes calling putting her in danger Gage realises he needs to fight his demons if he wants to protect the woman he loves and stop history repeating itself.
It is a really emotional story and anyone who has dealt with loss will be able to relate with the emotions that Gage goes through and understand his hot and cold attitude and feelings of guilt that he experiences.
I can’t wait to read more in this series.
Ride for Me by Vi Summers was a good book. It was fast paced following the crew while focusing on Gage and Lil. It is very well written and has great detail, however, personally I find this writing style harder to read. I normally look for books with a lot of dialogue AND descriptive detail that make you pause to think of the place. But there are so many people who will love the writing style of this book because it flows really well, honestly this is the style that I read while trying to get back into reading.
Despite not having my preferred style of writing, this story has a beautiful plot! Gage and Lil give us heart attack after heart attack trying to force themselves apart. But they are just so drawn to each other that we keep screaming at them to finally get over themselves! AHH It was a wonderfully thought-out plot making me want to throw my kindle at the wall multiple times!!
Ride For Me is book one in the North Shore Crew series by Vi Summers. I was excited to try this new to me author’s work, as I was taken in by the blurb of the story instantly. I eagerly devoured this story, falling for the main characters and loving the way the author had weaved their tale. This story will have your heart breaking, your imagination wandering, your inquisitiveness at a maximum, and your complete investment. The author has a way with words that kept me captivated and desperate for more. Suspenseful and passionate, this story was a whirlwind of emotional drama. Danger is ever present and I was kept guessing. Gage and Lil were a dynamic couple that mesmirised me and filled my heart with an overpowering sense of everything. I felt a lot while reading Ride For Me, and all of it so good. A stunning romantic suspense that was breathlessly hypnotic. 4 stars.
Have you ever read part of one book, in a series that is already well into four or five books, and just impulsively bought the entire series so far without finishing the first book even? Well, that was me. Gage and Lily are amazing. I loved the setting of this book, and I can’t wait to finish the rest of them!
4 Stars
Ride For Me is the first book in the North Shore Crew series by Vi Summers. This is the first book that I have read by Ms. Summers, so I was interested to see what she could do. It is a romantic suspense, with second chances, chemistry, steam, drama, danger, and a big dose of emotion.
I really felt for the characters and found myself rooting for them the whole way through. I was definitely invested in them and the outcome of their story. The heartache and emotion were palpable- Ms. Summers certainly knows how to tug on your heartstrings- while weaving a suspenseful tale.
If this first book is anything to go by, the rest of the series is set to be fantastic. Looking forward to book #2!
Thank you, Vi Summers!
This is not my first book by this author but it is one of my favorites yet. This is the first book in her new series and what a great start it is. This is a well written story about getting a second chance at love. The characters are great, strong and connectable. I enjoyed being pulled into the story from the start. They made the story engaging and brought the story to life. I enjoyed how the author used details to give it a realistic feel. The growth throughout the story and their chemistry just adds to the story. Gage has a past that ripped his world apart. He didn’t believe it could happen twice to him but when it does, what will happen? This is a really great story that I found hard to put down. It is fun, easy and entertaining to read. I highly recommend this book.
Ride For Me (North Shore Crew Book 1) by Vi Summers is a second chance enemies to lover’s romance. Vi is a new author to me and I was excited to see what she had to offer. I was not disappointed. Sparks fly and the chemistry is electric but it’s not all sunshine and flowers. There is heartache and all-consuming sorrow but there is also the chance to heal the heart and soul. This wonderful story is all consuming and the characters make you fall in love with them. There will be tears so grab the tissues and probably a good stiff drink.
Let me tell you I’m glad I came across this book and as it is the first book in the series, I can’t wait to get my hands on the others.
Gage & Lil were the perfect match. It was an insta-attraction— and when I say insta, I mean as soon as they lay eyes on each other they are like magnets, instantly stuck together. But just like magnets, if you don’t flip them on the correct side, they repel each other.
Gage & Lil had a complicated start, each carrying around emotional baggage from their previous relationship. Each of them struggling to trust. Struggling to move forward. For Gage, the grief he encountered left him wanting to feel numb because the pain was too much. And Lil was scared of falling blindly again. What confused both of them was their attraction felt like more than just lust.
I LOVED all the side characters and especially Lil’s twin brother and their special bond. This book had me LOL and I also shed a few tears.
I highly recommend.
I really enjoyed meeting The North Shore Crew. These guys are awesome and the story was very entertaining with a twist I wasn’t expecting. Lil was easy to love and a spitfire and Gage was a broken hero in need of love. I’m so glad they both got their HEA after a slow burn and rocky start.
I’m eager for the next book, Jess and Mace
Gorgeous, sweet, sexy and heartbreaking it pulled me in wanting to know what happened in their individual pasts and what will happen in their present and future.
The crew come meet them starting with Gage and Lil
Its sweet, loving Family
This is the first time I’ve read this author and I’m looking forward to reading much more. Lil and Gage were two people who were broken and in each other found the balm to soothe there soul that they never knew existed.
Great start to this series. I’m left begging for more as I turned the last page. This a new author for me and I’m currently adding all this series to my reading list.
After a terrible tragedy, Gage moves to town to try start over. On his first day, he gets to meet his cousin’s friends THE CREW. One more close a personal than he planned. She runs head long into him, awaking feels he thought he would never have again.
Lil has also had her fair share of bad luck in life. She doesn’t want to be attracted to her best friends cousin. Yet she help the pull she feels when he’s near her.
This was the first book I have read by VR, however it absolutely will NOT be my last!
What to say….Lil and Gage have an interesting relationship to start out.
While they both have a past, Will there be a future together?
There’s only 1 way to find out!
Dive in head first and enjoy!