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Buckle Up: More than a gay romance. This is a love story. (Commitment Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Karen Botha (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.9 out of 5 stars 188 ratings

He wants to take his mechanic for a hot spin. If only the guy would admit he steers both ways…

Elliott Judd’s competitive streak goes beyond the race track. So when the hunky new member of his pit crew catches him fresh out of the shower, the driver thinks he’s found his next conquest. But after his advances get waved aside, Elliott knows this race is far from its final lap…

Kyle Beaumont’s heart is out for repairs. So when he feels a spark between him and his new boss, he writes it off as a fanboy moment. Surprised to find his motor running hotter than ever, he wonders if it’s time to change lanes.

As sweaty confined spaces fuel their sizzling attraction, Kyle’s closeted status and Elliott’s fear of commitment could force a major accident.

Can the couple speed past their hesitant hearts to find true love?

Buckle Up is the first book in the Commitment LGBT elite sports romance series. If you like drop-dead gorgeous heroes, sizzling chemistry, and fast-paced plots, then you’ll love Karen Botha’s full-throttle novel.

Buy Buckle Up to get your motor running today.

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  1. Book 1 of 6
    Commitment
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    238 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    September 1, 2018
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"It had drama and problems that gave the storyline some dynamics and it made me cheer for them to end up together in the end, but it had that romance and the "This is me" aspect that made me happy."

Buckle Up pulled me in at start and couldn't put it down. It is fast paced, developed well and includes a great romance. I definitely recommend Buckle Up. AMy's MM Romance Reads

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GL5NHKH
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ September 1, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.3 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 238 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 6 ‏ : ‎ Commitment
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.9 out of 5 stars 188 ratings

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Karen Botha

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Karen Botha was born in Lincolnshire England where her father was in the royal air force. As a young girl she always had a passion for reading and writing. Working most of her adult life in digital marketing didn't leave her much time to pursue her passion for stories. at 36 She retrained for a reflexologist and started working for herself. This helped her free up more than enough time to enjoy a re-found passion writing.

Her first novel was inspired by true life experiences and tales from clients. But don't believe everything you read.

She enjoys romance, traveling and motor sport, this gives her inspiration and ideas for her books.

She lives in London with her Husband and rescue dog called Shadow.

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Customers enjoy this romance series for its sweet love story and fun plot, with well-developed characters.

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Customers find the book readable and enjoyable, describing it as a sweet love story with a fun plot.

"...Just regular people with normal feelings and desires. I really enjoyed the book and, as I read the book, I was caught up in the touching love..." Read more

"A fun plot with likeable characters, Buckle Up was an enjoyable read...." Read more

"...The story is cute, the twist actually not as predictable as predicted, and the setting was interesting...." Read more

"...The book was well written, with great characters and an entertaining story. I did love Elliott and Kyle." Read more

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Customers love the characters in the book.

"...The story was well-written with a good plot. The characters were well-developed and behaved in a very believable fashion." Read more

"A fun plot with likeable characters, Buckle Up was an enjoyable read...." Read more

"An insta-love romance. The book was well written, with great characters and an entertaining story. I did love Elliott and Kyle." Read more

"Really love the struggles the characters go through for each other not just for themselves. True love. Sexy, hit, steamy scenes...." Read more

4 customers mention "Writing quality"4 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book.

"...The story was well-written with a good plot. The characters were well-developed and behaved in a very believable fashion." Read more

"...The writing was fairly solid, a little flowery and wordy at times but nothing too distracting. Definitely worth a read." Read more

"...Very well written and keeps you wondering what will happen next." Read more

"An insta-love romance. The book was well written, with great characters and an entertaining story. I did love Elliott and Kyle." Read more

Top reviews from the United States

  • Katrina M. Tinker
    5.0 out of 5 stars As I read the book, I was caught up in the touching love story between the two main characters
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018
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    I was very impressed with the sweet love story in this book. This was the first gay romance book that I have ever read, and I was not sure what to expect. I had wondered if it was going to be weird - - but it was not weird in the least! Just regular people with normal feelings and desires. I really enjoyed the book and, as I read the book, I was caught up in the touching love story between the two main characters. The story was well-written with a good plot. The characters were well-developed and behaved in a very believable fashion.
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  • Two Nerds With Words
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable 3.5 Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2019
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    A fun plot with likeable characters, Buckle Up was an enjoyable read. With several sweet and sexy moments, it was easy to get caught up in the characters' developing relationship. The writing was fairly solid, a little flowery and wordy at times but nothing too distracting.

    Definitely worth a read.
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  • Avery
    3.0 out of 5 stars First prize for poor smut
    Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2019
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    I'm going to give this a solid three stars because I laughed myself to tears multiple times. The story is cute, the twist actually not as predictable as predicted, and the setting was interesting. The resistance in the beginning was a joke, and there was no support for Kyle actually letting Elliot break down his guard -- it was just haphazard hot/cold.

    But the smut. That's the gem. This is some of the most poorly worded sex I've ever read, and it's hysterically funny. It's like the author kept a thesaurus beside her and just picked things out of it at random without checking the nuances of the new word. It's kept me, my mom, and two of my friends laughing all day. Also, it's possible commas killed someone close to the author, because she has an extremely poor relationship with them.

    I may read the next book just because I haven't laughed this much in ages. I don't recommend putting yourself through it for any other reason.
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  • StarDragon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great beginning
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2019
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    Really enjoyed the first book in this series so much that I had to purchase the entire series of books so that I can find out what is going to happen to Kyle and Elliot.
    Very well written and keeps you wondering what will happen next.
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  • Cliente de Kindle
    4.0 out of 5 stars Buckle up
    Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021
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    An insta-love romance. The book was well written, with great characters and an entertaining story. I did love Elliott and Kyle.
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  • Cindy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love the characters
    Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2018
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    Really love the struggles the characters go through for each other not just for themselves. True love. Sexy, hit, steamy scenes. Can’t wait to read 2nd book.
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  • Teri G
    4.0 out of 5 stars Review
    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2018
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    Liked the books but I thought I bought the complete 8 episodes. There was no conclusion on Kyle's parents and what will their lives be now being together... El's racing career with Kyle. Really disappointed I was left hanging.
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  • RogueXCI
    3.0 out of 5 stars Eh
    Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2020
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    The characters were flat, the relationship rushed,and the circumstances unrealistic. The whole straight guy turned gay trope is so overplayed and this story does nothing to make it exciting. Neither Kyle nor Elliot are particularly relatable or compelling. Considering there are three books in the series, this one could have been a slow burn that focused on the emotional aspect of a straight man (Kyle) having his first gay experience or acknowledging his attraction to another man. Rushing them to the relationship goalposts made little narrative sense. However, there is some entertainment value found in the book.
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  • Pavani Thrikona
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best gay romance
    Reviewed in India on April 22, 2019
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    I loved this book though it was slow it picked up a pace after two chapters.

    The part about how they balance their professions is so adorable.

    It's nice to see people not getting side tracked after meeting at work place.
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  • Nunu
    4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable start
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 20, 2018
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    Maybe a bit of a quick switch for Kyle but I did not mind. I do not like cheating, high angst or cliffhanger endings so this book suited me. It is only the beginning of Elliot and Kyle's story and I look forward to reading more.
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  • Bookworm Betty: Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Most Enjoyable Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 3, 2018
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    Wasn't sure about reading a gay romance but I loved the story. It has great primary characters, Elliott and Kyle. The way that Karen develops the relationship between them is well written. She explores and describes well how each of the men are relating to and feeling about each other. Elliott a big racing car celebrity is used to having men and women throwing themselves. But when he sets his sights on Kyle he has to work to get Kyle, who is straight, to come around to the idea that he could be having a gay relationship with him, or that he might even be bi-sexual. Despite my reservation I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and am really looking forward to the next installment.
    I received an ARC of this book for which I voluntarily leave an honest review.
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