Release Blitz + Excerpt + Review: "Revved to the Maxx" by Melanie Moreland

I am super excited to participate in the release blitz celebrating Melanie Moreland's latest novel, "Revved to the Maxx." I absolutely loved this sweet, funny, and heartwarming story, which featured endearing, well-developed characters and an engaging plot. Main characters Maxx and Charly made a great couple and it was a tremendous amount of fun to cheer them on to their HEA.

 

It was very easy for me to empathize with Charly, who found herself in a tough situation having lost her job and facing eviction from her apartment when the book began. I loved that she never gave up no matter what life threw at her, and instead fought back and did whatever was necessary to keep herself safe. She seemed like Maxx's opposite in a lot of ways, but the two of them connected from the moment they first saw each other. I loved the way they bantered, and when he was grumpy or barked at her, she just took it in stride. They really seemed to bring out the best in each other; Maxx needed Charly to get him out of his rut and convince him to take a chance on love again, while Charly needed Maxx to help her feel safe and be there for her in good times and in bad.

I really enjoyed the story's small-town feel, with its interesting, quirky side characters. I particularly liked Maxx's neighbor and friend Mary, who was a wonderful mediator when Charly and Maxx needed one and gave both of them some good advice. I also liked Brett and Stefano, the guys who came to work for Maxx in his garage, and would love to see each of them get stories of their own in the future.

Overall, I highly recommend "Revved to the Maxx" for all fans of contemporary romance and romantic comedy. I look forward to seeing what this author comes up with next! 

*Review copy provided by the author via Xpresso Book Tours. All opinions expressed are my own.

 

  

 About "Revved to the Maxx"

Maxx Reynolds needs help.

His shop, house, and life are all in a state of disarray.

In desperation, he turns to the internet to hire a new employee, thinking it will make his life easier.

What he expects is a fellow named Charly.

What he gets is a quirky, sassy, redhead named Charlynn who runs circles around him.

And she's all woman.

He can't stand her.

He can't keep his hands off her either. 

Read an Excerpt from "Revved to the Maxx"

On Monday, I carried a sandwich into the garage, setting it on the workbench. It had been a hectic morning, and I’d barely had time to talk to Maxx at all. At one point he’d received a call that he’d walked outside to take, and when he came back, his glower was deeper than usual. I knew better than to ask him about it, though. Instead, I stayed busy.

Maxx was talking to a customer as I went by. He was busy with his hands as he worked on a nice-looking Yamaha. But he glanced up, and I offered him a smile. “Your lunch, boss man, whenever you’re hungry.”

He nodded, his attention on the man he was talking to. The man chuckled. “Wow—she’s good. You get lunch?”

Maxx made a low noise, and the customer stepped forward, his hand outstretched. “Cam.”

I shook his hand. “Charly.”

“Pleasure.” He indicated Maxx. “You’re far cuter than this lug. You smile too.”

I had to laugh. “It’s part of the service now.”

“What else is included?” Cam teased.

“I want those numbers this afternoon, Charly,” Maxx snapped. “Stop flirting and get to work.”

Cam threw back his head in amusement. “I hope you get paid well for putting up with the attitude.”

“I think Maxx considers that one of the perks.”

Cam chuckled and looked at Maxx. “I like this one.”

Maxx snorted. Like a real blow the air through your nose and huff at the same time sort of snort. He glared at Cam. “Hands off my staff. I have a firm no mixing business with pleasure policy. Charly can’t date my customers.”

I managed to hide my surprise at his words. He had never mentioned anything of the sort. And I highly doubted Cam was looking for a date. His tone was teasing and friendly but not personal. He didn’t look remotely interested in me. His next words confirmed that.

Cam frowned. “My wife will be happy to hear that, Maxx. Relax. I was just being nice.” He eyed him. “You might want to try it.”

“I’m plenty nice.”

I had to turn and walk away to stop my laughter. Cam spoke again. “Back to the event. You have to go, Maxx.”

“I can’t. I’m booked solid.”

“Can’t you put it off?”

“No. I can’t just close the garage, Cam.”

“It’s an amazing opportunity.”

My steps faltered. What opportunity?

“I guess it’s one I will simply have to say no to.”

Cam huffed and called my name. “Charly!”

“Um, yes?”

“Can you reschedule your boss here so he can be gone for a while?”

I met Maxx’s expression. It was filled with warning, intense and dark. Telling me not to speak.

I decided to push back a little. I was tired of being quiet. “I can check.”

Cam smirked and crossed his arms. “Great.”