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Breaking the Speed Limit: A single parent, small town romance (Reynolds Restorations Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 2,127 ratings

Single, but unsettled, Stefano Borelli, spends his days creating masterpieces loved by his clients. Surrounded by family and friends, his loneliness still plagues him. Until she bursts into his life. A stubborn woman with too much baggage, too much to say, and a child in tow.


Far too much trouble.

Except, he likes her spark. The way she refuses to listen. How beautiful she is with her son. How right she feels in his arms.

The way she makes him feel whole.

Can he convince her to give love a second chance?

Author's note: Do you love men to whisper sweet words in Italian? Be prepared to swoon for Stefano.

Book 2 of Reynolds Restoration

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Romance perfection -
"I have waited for Stefano's story for a long time, but my expectations were completely blown out of the water. A gorgeous gruff mechanic with a huge, wonderfully romantic heart and Italian sweet talk, the minute Stefano meets Gabby, he's all in and oh goodness so was I."
Amazon bestselling author of Just One Favor Stephanie Rose

Happy sighs and glowing hearts! -
"Melanie Moreland
has once again delivered a book that I just adored. It had everything that I wanted and need in a romance. Definitely 5 stars and another of my top picks for 2022"
Jo Reads Romance

Made my heart go petter, patter!
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The Reynolds Restorations series has delivered yet again another must-read."
World Of Books 65

All the feels, all the time!

"Melanie can write it all-the sweet scenes, the steamy scenes, the nail biters, as well as funny ones."
Read Me Romance

Another 5+ star read
"Another classic Melanie Moreland read that gives you all the feels, while also making you laugh out loud, and cry a few tears along the way."
Tracey, Goodreads

Made my heart so happy
"I loved Gabby and Stefano's journey and of course, Melanie gives us the perfect epilogue."
Carol [Goodreads Addict]

Steals your heart
"If you enjoy second chance romances, this one will steal your heart."
AJ's book-reMarks

Beautifully Written
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This book gives you all the feels, and I rollercoastered with my laughing and tearing up with this beautifully written story. "
Lori, Goodreads

Oh my heart
"I can't even begin to explain what this story did to me, the emotions it evoked from me and when I say this is a book that needs to be read.....YOU NEED TO READ THIS BOOK!!!"
Tara, Goodreads

Must read

"Hands down one of the best books so far this year!! Amazing characters and an engrossing story! This is a must read series especially if you are a fan of Melanie's work!!"
ML, Goodreads

From the Author

Get your engines running with the Reynolds Restoration series!

Revved To The Maxx - Book 1
Maxx and Charly's story

Breaking The Speed Limit - Book 2
Stefano and Gabby's story

Shifting Gears - Book 3
Brett and Kelly's story

Under The Radar - Book 4
Chase and Hannah's story

Full Throttle - Book 5
Dom and Cherry's story

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09QBWBRM4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Moreland Books Inc
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 31, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 348 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1988610849
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Reynolds Restorations
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 2,127 ratings

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New York Times/WSJ/USAT International bestselling author Melanie Moreland, lives a happy and content life in a quiet area of Ontario with her beloved husband of thirty-plus years and their rescue cat, Amber. Nothing means more to her than her friends and family, and she cherishes every moment spent with them.

While seriously addicted to coffee, and highly challenged with all things computer-related and technical, she relishes baking, cooking, and trying new recipes for people to sample. She loves to throw dinner parties, and also enjoys traveling, here and abroad, but finds coming home is always the best part of any trip.

Melanie loves stories, especially paired with a good wine, and enjoys skydiving (free falling over a fleck of dust) extreme snowboarding (falling downstairs), and piloting her own helicopter (tripping over her own feet.) She's learned happily-ever-afters, even bumpy ones, are all in how you tell the story.

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Customers enjoy this romance novel for its suspenseful plot and Stefano and Gabrielle's engaging story. The book features strong female characters and a protective alpha male hero, with one review noting how the author masterfully manipulates readers' emotions. Customers appreciate the family themes, with one describing it as a tight-knit group of friends and family, and find the writing style fantastic.

34 customers mention "Storyline"34 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of this romance book, particularly Stefano and Gabrielle's story, which moves at a good pace.

"...Some suspense and family and, BOOM! Great story!" Read more

"...It's a great story." Read more

"...There was insta lust, suspense, a small amount of angst, passion, found family, and love. Stefano was kind, protective, considerate, and sexy...." Read more

"Good story. Hot scenes. Sweet and amazing Hero. Hard working and independent but damaged Heroine...." Read more

28 customers mention "Romance"28 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as heartfelt and passionate.

"...Stefano, Gabby and Then make quite the romantic and suspenseful story...." Read more

"...It was also wonderful to see Stefano bond with Theo!!!! And Theo, OMG, the best character ever!!! He is such an amazing 5 year old!..." Read more

"...With all the elements we love in a great romance, Stefano and Gabby will keep you on the edge of your seat reading late into the night...." Read more

"...Limit (Reynold’s Restorations Book 2) by Melanie Moreland is a wonderful romance with yet another steamy, dreamy, sigh worthy alpha protector hero...." Read more

26 customers mention "Character development"26 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, particularly noting the strong female lead and the love of a good man, with one customer highlighting how the characters lift each other up.

"...author has got me hooked - fantastic writing, great storyline, amazing characters, spicy NSFW scenes and an HEA that leaves you smiling...." Read more

"...He's such a wonderful man who is trying to find his future. I loved his big Italian family!!!..." Read more

"...Once again, this incredibly talented storyteller masterfully manipulates the reader's heartstrings, making it an exquisite, euphoric reading escape...." Read more

"...is a wonderful romance with yet another steamy, dreamy, sigh worthy alpha protector hero...." Read more

16 customers mention "Fun to read"16 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fun to read, with one mentioning the engaging banter and another describing it as an euphoric reading escape.

"...or afraid of strangers, he's eager to learn and please people, he's funny, smart, and just a wonderful light in the world!!!..." Read more

"...the reader's heartstrings, making it an exquisite, euphoric reading escape...." Read more

"I love Stefano & Gabby! Banter from the minute they meet...." Read more

"This is beautifully written, I laughed out loud several times, while the topics in this book are heavy, it’s so beautifully written and fun to read...." Read more

14 customers mention "Family bond"14 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the family bond in the book, describing it as a tight-knit group of friends and family, with one customer noting how it can be created from strangers.

"...There was insta lust, suspense, a small amount of angst, passion, found family, and love. Stefano was kind, protective, considerate, and sexy...." Read more

"...I loved his big Italian family!!! It reminded me of my youth in New York with my big Italian family...." Read more

"...This book especially good with the loving families." Read more

"...We have the wonderful theme of found family and all the emotions Gabby goes through as she navigates those unfamiliar waters...." Read more

11 customers mention "Writing style"11 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book, with one noting the author's skill in crafting beautiful care-taking scenes.

"This is beautifully written, I laughed out loud several times, while the topics in this book are heavy, it’s so beautifully written and fun to read...." Read more

"...I hope the series continues this way. The writing style feeds my left over questions about sode characters." Read more

"...Melanie Moreland is a master at writing a beautiful care-taking scene, there is a lot to swoon over in this book! I loved it!" Read more

"...Stefano and Gabby were perfect and I really liked how Theo was written. It's a great story." Read more

6 customers mention "Strength"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the strength of the characters in the book, particularly noting the strong women and one review highlighting the big beefy male character.

"Loving this series the alpha males are drool worthy and their ladies feisty and so loveable. This book especially good with the loving families." Read more

"...A fiercely protective nice guy hero, a strong woman in peril, and a tight-knit group of friends and family...." Read more

"A sweet read, much like the first book! I love a big beefy dude who knows how to treat a woman...." Read more

"...Single mom with the sweetest five year old boy✅ A sassy, strong heroine✅..." Read more

5 customers mention "Protection"5 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the protective alpha male character in the book.

"...Stefano was kind, protective, considerate, and sexy. Gabby was a fiercely protective and adoring mother...." Read more

"...Stefano was super protective of the mother and child, and that was one of the things I adored most about him...." Read more

"...This book has everything I love in a romance. A fiercely protective nice guy hero, a strong woman in peril, and a tight-knit group of friends and..." Read more

"...I love every book that Melanie writes. I love the protective alpha male and the strong women she brings to life in her books...." Read more

Back to the Garage
5 out of 5 stars
Back to the Garage
I didn't realize how much I missed Reynolds Restoration until I returned! Let me just say I'm really glad to be back, and so glad not only to see Stefano getting his own story but getting to visit with Maxx and Charly too. This book was fun and breaking the speed limit right from the beginning. With stolen moments on the side of the road. Meddling family all around. And the most adorable mechanics apprentice with a screwything that you've ever had the pleasure to read about. So hop on let's go for a ride, your sure to enjoy book two of the Reynolds Restoration series which can be read on its own. (But seriously you want to read Maxx and Charly's story too.) I have voluntarily left this review.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2022
    I absolutely LOVE how Melanie Moreland can draw me into a book and make me feel at home there!!! Her characters may not be like me, but they are people I would love to know and call friends.
    We met Stefano in Maxx and Charly's story, Revved to the Maxx, but we really get to know him in this book, Breaking the Speed Limit. He's such a wonderful man who is trying to find his future. I loved his big Italian family!!! It reminded me of my youth in New York with my big Italian family. His mama, Rosa, brought back such loving memories of my grandmother. She shared her love with her family through her cooking. And she spoke Italian around the house when she didn't want us kids to understand what she was talking about. All of this made me so comfortable with Stefano's family!!
    Gabby is running from an abusive ex, who is also her son's sperm donor. But, don't get the wrong idea about her, she is the strongest female character I've read in awhile! She is a surviver! And she wants the best life for her son, regardless of what that means for her. I loved her!!!
    Obviously, due to her past, she was kinda leery around Stefano. She didn't trust men and didn't want anyone to hurt her again. It was beautiful to see Stefano treat her the way she should have been all along and gain her trust. It was also wonderful to see Stefano bond with Theo!!!! And Theo, OMG, the best character ever!!! He is such an amazing 5 year old! He's not shy or afraid of strangers, he's eager to learn and please people, he's funny, smart, and just a wonderful light in the world!!! With everything Gabby has been through, she is raising an amazing little boy!
    It was fantastic to visit everyone at Reynolds Restoration!! Especially Charly and Maxx!! I love them! And a pregnant Charly is even more fun!! Brett and Chase are such great additions to the shop and wonderful friends to all. Mrs Scott was such a wonderful lady, to take in and care for Gabby and Theo. The whole Borelli family, especially Mama, were amazing! And we are introduced to Kelly, who we'll get to know better in Brett's book!
    I loved this book, even with the suspense of the horrible ex toward the end. Which, BTW, I was so proud of Gabby for how she handled him!!! You Go Girl! I highly recommend this to everyone, as well as the whole series!!! Can't wait for more!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2025
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    Loving this series the alpha males are drool worthy and their ladies feisty and so loveable. This book especially good with the loving families.
  • Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2024
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    The night Stefano found Gabby trying to fix a flat tire was the night his life changed. Gabby brought her car to Reynolds Restoration on Stefano's recommendation to have the tire replaced. Maxx went through the process and found the vehicle unsafe. Gabby was too proud to take a handout. She's a single mom with five year old Theo. So a cute, smart, and inquisitive little boy. Stefano warmth and understanding of them both wanted to keep them safe.
    She had a secret. She was afraid to share it. When she felt unsafe, she would run.
    Stefano found Gabby, and he wasn't going to let her and Theo go. He hadn't been in love for several years, and his Mama wanted new bambino for Stefano. The rest of his siblings are married and had kids.
    Stefano's mom fell in love with Gabby and Theo. Theo fell in love with Stefano's family.
    Great story of a man that fell in love with this petite but curvy woman and her son. There is nothing he won't do for them.
    These hunky men and their big hurts for the woman they fall head over heels for. Another great story by Melanie Moreland
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2022
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    Holy wow, Stefano Borelli is, GAH!! So swoony. This man sees what he likes, knows what he wants, and he'll let nothing on earth stand between him and his goal. And after just one look, he wants guarded, stubborn Gabby and her adorable son Theo.

    Girls like us would feel like Stefano moves too fast, but for a girl like Gabby it seems like he goes from zero to sixty in the space of a heartbeat. Her focus is on taking care of her son and continuing to outrun her past, and love is the last thing on her mind.

    Gabby doesn’t quite know what to do when Stefano and the folks at Reynolds Restoration draw her into their fold and claim her and Theo as their own. Same goes for Stefano's big, boisterous Italian family. But will Gabby be putting her new friends in danger if her past manages to catch up with her?

    Get ready for the feels, because this story will drown you in them. We have the wonderful theme of found family and all the emotions Gabby goes through as she navigates those unfamiliar waters. Then there’s Theo with Stefano and the guys at the shop, and it's so cute and sweet it may cause a toothache. And Stefano with Gabby. He's perfect with her, knowing when to challenge her and when to step back, all the while watching over her and keeping her safe.

    Once again, this incredibly talented storyteller masterfully manipulates the reader's heartstrings, making it an exquisite, euphoric reading escape. With all the elements we love in a great romance, Stefano and Gabby will keep you on the edge of your seat reading late into the night. Guaranteed to leave a smile on your face and a happy sigh in your heart, make sure you don’t miss this heartfelt, feel-good, extraordinary read!
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2022
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    I absolutely loved the first book in this series and I was so excited to read this one. But I found Gabby to be so unlikable and it pretty much ruined this book for me. She was just bitchy and ungrateful and the polar opposite of Charly (the heroine in the first book) who was an absolute delight. I get being guarded and all that, but she was just flat out rude. The sad thing is the heroine in the next book (Kelly) seems to be even more unlikable, so I don’t think I will even read that one.
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  • Sejal Srinivasan
    5.0 out of 5 stars An dreamy story of persistent love.
    Reviewed in India on April 3, 2022
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    Having adored the 1st book in this series, I knew this one again would be truly enthralling.

    Stefano Borelli works for Maxx at the garage and designs custom motorcycle masterpieces. Youngest of the 6 siblings, he is kind, sexy and lovable; his mom's bambino, a complete family man. Surrounded by a tight knit bunch of friends and a loving family, he still feels a void, a feeling of something missing from his life. Gabby is a beautiful, independent, struggling single mother to a 5 yr old Theo. Troubled and running scared by her past, she has trust issues and is fiercely protective of her son. They meet when Gabby's car breaks down due to a flat tyre and Stefano pulls in to help her. Instantly attracted to each other, Stefano knows at that very moment that this is the woman he's been waiting for. From herein is a joyride into their story of how Stefano befriends Gabby and her son and woos her, vowing to protect her always. Will she ever be free of her past? How will Stefano win over Gabby? Will she give Stefano her love and trust?

    Stefano is every girl's dream come true. His patience, persistence and unconditional love for Gabby is very endearing and totally swoony. And his interactions with Theo are the cutest and the way Theo busts them everytime they get together is hilarious. Completely in love with Charly and her quirky phrases, I was so happy for her, Maxx and their babies. All the supporting characters are adorable and it hints at a story brewing between Brett and Kelly. Also special mention to Chase. He is the best. Loving this whole bunch is easy peasy. Waiting for Brett's story.

    If you are looking for a sweet and sexy love ride with amazing characters, do not miss this one. Highly recommended.
  • Daniela | @daniela_endless_tbr
    4.0 out of 5 stars 🖤 Stefano & Gabby 🖤
    Reviewed in Germany on July 29, 2023
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    ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/6.
    🌶️🌶️🌶️.5/5.

    I loved this. I loved Stefano and Gabby but i also loved her son too. The 3 of them together was adorable.
    I loved seeing the other characters and the community. They all came together to protect someone they didn't know very well but they knew she deserved it. I loved how they just love each other regardless of their background.
    I loved how Stefano was very much all in this relationship and didn't waver when things started getting rough.
    I look forward to read Shifting Gears next.
  • DJ Dub
    5.0 out of 5 stars Breaking the Speed Limit (Book 2)
    Reviewed in Canada on July 12, 2023
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    This story had it all: instant attraction, the chase, conflict, single mom/dangerous ex, friends that become family, and love.
    Great continuation of the Reynolds Restoration!
  • CGo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Really enjoying this series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2022
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    Really cute (and hot) story of Gabby and Stefano. She was running from her past and he was looking at her like she was his future. They were both such great characters, and Theo, shat a cutie. Beautifully written, the passion, the heat, the devotion, the creation of a family, really great.
  • Dawn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not Dissapointed!
    Reviewed in Spain on April 7, 2022
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    I love Melanie Morelands books and this one is no exception. Stefano and Gabbys story was great. It had all the things that make her books worth reading. Great characters, great story lines and lots of feels. This was a great second book in the Reynolds Restoration series.

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