Ride For Me, is my first novel by VR Baucke and what an amazing start to a long lasting author addiction.

Being a kiwi girl myself, I feel it's easy to get hyped and bias when it comes to reading a kiwi authors book. However New Zealand folks are honest and straight forward, so all that I have to say in my review is based off of a readers POV not a loyal kiwis. In saying that I will make one bias comment, "I'm not at all surprised that a kiwi author delivered an incredible book hehe!!"

This book tells the story of Lil and Gage. A story that starts of a slightly confusing to me, but one I highly reccomend you stick with as everything unfolds and has you enthralled by every word.

I genuinely enjoy a heroine who is full throttle and has an abundance of sass and strength, as well as a alpha hero who is strong and falls hard. I love stories that involve characters finding love in the most unexpected circumstances and when they least expect it. Both hero and heroine were such great characters and made reading their story that much more addictive.

I especially loved reading the kiwi slang, this truly had me connecting with each character, it's very rare for me to find a book that I can connect with everyone on that level. I also loved each supporting character, I love nothing more than a book that involves a strong connection with each individual.

Overall, this will definitely NOT be the last book o read of VR Baucke, and am looking forward to the other books in the series. I highly reccomend you get yourself a copy of Ride For Me and enjoy the journey.

This was my first book by this author and it won't be my last. 'Ride For Me' is the first book in The North Shore Crew series and is Lil and Gage's story.

Immediately fell in love with Lil, like the first meeting of her and her damn sass of an attitude made me laugh added with the clumsy way she first meets Gage.

This book starts 4 months in the future so the prologue is a little confusion but it all makes sense as you read through the rest of the story.

Gage and Lil are two people who have experienced loss and pain in the past and they found each other when they both needed it most and were able to mend their hearts and break down the walls they both built up for themselves.

I can’t wait to read the next book!! I LOVE everyone of the Crew and I hope to see more of everyone in the near future.

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

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.

Lil and Gage have that special something that most grown women dream of, wish for, and deem ‘relationship goals.’ Despite their previous relationships that ended in tragedy, and the initial need to fight that zing that they both feel, they cautiously explore a friendship, and recognize the potential that could have them be so much more. I felt as though Vi Summers did an amazing job introducing the reader on The North Shore Crew members, their different connections, and the lifelong friendships that they’ve shared. They are each other’s chosen family, and the drama and growth that each of them goes through and their support system leaves the reader wanting and appreciating their friendships as well. I absolutely adore the connection that Lil and her brother Josh ‘Mickey’ share, how we see how the two main characters deal with their own grief and losses, and encourage the reader to be stronger, and to appreciate the little things.

The only thing was that I felt as though the book was a wee bit long. The first half does tend to drag a bit, only because it’s a lot of build up to Lil and Gage’s HEA. Once you hit the 50% mark, things start to really pick up, and the reader is drawn in, if anything like me, and finishing the remainder of the book in one sitting. There are a lot of raw emotions, some graphic events, lots of love, care, and sincerity. A++ from this avid reader, very much looking forward to indulging in more by this author, specifically Break for Me, where we’ll get to dive into Mace and Jess’s adventure!

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!

Ride For Me is the first book in the North Shore Crew series by Vi Summers. The North Shore Crew are a group of best friends who have been friends since childhood and still best of friends. I had never read any of this author’s work before but I was intrigued by the blurb of this book and decided it was worth giving it a try. I’m so glad that I decided to take a chance on this book as I thoroughly enjoyed it.
This first book gives us the story of Lil. Lil is the life and soul of the party and is recovering from a very bad break up. Gage comes to stay with his cousin who is one of the crew. He has heartbreak in his past and it trying to move on with his life and he’s shocked by the reaction that he has to meeting Lil.
This is not some cheesy romance story, there is so much more going on in this book. It has danger and mystery and intrigue to add to the romance and I was really gripped by the storyline of this book.
The thing I loved most about this book is the friendship, love and camaraderie that the crew all have for each other. This is such a tight knit group and I loved reading about them and can’t wait to read more from this series.

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.

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.