Redmond Cole is a car mechanic is drawn to a striking customer, Victor Itachi, who brings his car in for emergency repairs. Red can’t resist Victor’s invitation despite knowing he is risking everything. He enters into a secret world and finds himself wanting more. This is an intense story of wanting to escape the fetters forged by family. It went in unexpected places but was definitely emotional. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

**I was provided an electronic ARC from the publisher through NetGalley in exchange for honest review.**


Actual rating: 4.5 stars

Drive is an intense MM contemporary romance surrounding mechanic, Red, and the mysterious, wealthy Victor. Red is raising his sister, Katie, trying to build a new friendship with Sean, and doesn't quite know what it is he has with Victor. The story is an entire rollercoaster ride of emotions the whole way through.

Content warnings absolutely apply on many different subjects; please be aware of them prior to beginning. Some of the content is not what I normally like, but I found that Courtney Maguire wrote in a way that was accessible, raw, and real. I forgot to care that YKINMK(ATO!). 

I couldn't help but feel a smidgen of disappointment with the end, though I completely understood and respect why the choices were made as they were.

I will definitely be looking into anything else Maguire writes in the future, and am very grateful to have been able to read this early.