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ARC BOOK REVIEW: Out of Alighnment by AK Evans (reviewed by Dana Hoffman)

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Rating:★★★

 I liked it but felt completely unsatisfied by it. The prologue about Parker was so, so good, I was there for it. However, it didn’t really have anything to do with anything until 87% of the book or so, and it felt like the scene related to it was there as a filler, just so no one like me would come and say why did we have that prologue when nothing in the book had anything to do with it? And, as it turned out, Nash had drama of his own, and that’s what actually ended up being at the climax of the story. So, had anyone asked me beforehand (lol), I would’ve suggested that the author added a part for Nash in the prologue. Leave Parker’s part in there too, then switch and add a part of Nash’s backstory as well. And then it would’ve all tied into where she wanted to go with the drama between Parker and Nash toward the end. I also have to say that the usage of the word “wondered” drove me nuts here, and I think it was a built-up from the previous books in the series. For example, when one of the characters would say, “What are you doing here?” he wondered. OMG enough with the wondering. It could’ve been “questioned”, “inquired”, etc. There were other instances where it just didn’t feel natural to use it. It also gave the whole thing an unnatural vibe, like the dialogue didn’t feel realistic. Anyways, it’s been a cute series, but not the greatest.

review by Dana Hoffman




Title: Out of Alignment
Series: Hearts & Horsepower #5
Author: A.K. Evans
Genre: Small-Town Contemporary Sports Romance
Release Date: February 2, 2021


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Parker Banks is a creature of habit.

Unfortunately, her schedule isn’t going according to plan. After experiencing one of the worst weeks of her life, the last thing she needs is some guy thinking he can fix her problems.

Nash Stevens is all about precision. An industry-leading chassis tuner, he’s partly responsible for the record-setting cars coming out of LT Motorsports.

When carefree Nash spots a frustrated woman one evening, he tries to offer advice. Following a hostile encounter, Parker and Nash go their separate ways. But a few days later, Parker finds herself face-to-face with the man she scolded.

Only, this time, he needs her help.

Embarrassed, Parker tries to apologize for her behavior. Despite her sincerity, Nash doesn’t seem receptive. And that’s when Parker realizes she should have appreciated when things were out of alignment.

Because now she can’t get Nash out of her head.





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A.K. Evans is a contemporary romance author of over twenty published novels. While she enjoys writing a good romantic suspense novel, Andrea’s favorite books to write have been her extreme sports romances. That might have something to do with the fact that she, along with her husband and two sons, can’t get enough of extreme sports. 

Before becoming a writer, Andrea did a brief stint in the insurance and financial services industry and managed her husband’s performance automotive business. That love of extreme sports? She used to drive race cars! 

When Andrea isn’t writing, she can be found homeschooling her two sons, doing yoga, snowboarding, reading, or traveling with her family. She and her husband are currently taking road trips throughout the country to visit all 50 states with their boys.


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