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Driven: A dystopian romance (Northern Waste Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Eve Silver (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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★★★★★ “Bleak World & Hot Passions”

★★★★★ “A fast-paced dystopian I couldn't put down”


"Edgy, steamy, action packed, and plotted with nail-biting tension..."--Library Journal, Starred Review

In the harsh Northern Waste where human life is worth little, ice trucker Raina Bowen has learned to keep her eyes open and her knife close at hand. She's spent her life on the run, one step ahead of the megalomaniac who hunts her. All she wants is to stay out of trouble and haul her load of grain to Gladow Station—but trouble finds her in the form of a sexy stranger called Wizard. He has the trucking pass she needs, and she's going to get it even if she has to drag him out of a brawl. She may have rescued him, but Raina's not foolish enough to see Wizard as anything close to helpless. He's hard and honed and full of secrets—secrets that may destroy them both.

As they race across the Waste, trying to outrun rival truckers, ice pirates, and the powerful man bent on their destruction, Raina's forced to admit that trouble's found her. And this time, there's nowhere left to run.

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★★★★★ “Thrill Ride thru a Frozen Post-Apocalyptic World”

★★★★★ “Mad Max meets The Witcher”

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★★★★★ “Absolutely Fabulously Awesome”

★★★★★ “Great characters!!”

★★★★★ “Amazing!”

★★★★★ “Female truck driver 🚚 !!”

★★★★★ “Outstanding Book!”

★★★★★ “Amazing Sci Fi Romance”

★★★★★ “WOW!!! This book has it all.”

★★★★★ “Love...Love...Love!”

★★★★★ “This book has everything you want!!!!”


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"One of the best books I've read in ages."—Marjorie M. Liu, New York Times bestselling author

"Anyone looking for something different will find [Silver]'s steamy, sinewy universe great fun..."—Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

"Eve [Silver] expertly fuses nonstop action and adventure, a cutting-edge, exceptionally inventive setting; and a terrific, take-charge, no-nonsense heroine in Driven, a fresh, fabulously fun futuristic romance."—The Chicago Tribune

"...kind of Mad Max meets Red Dawn..."—dearauthor.com

"Ms. [Silver] has created an incredible world and Driven is one of the most entertaining books I've read all year."—All About Romance

"Take one tough heroine and a hero who is more than he seems; throw in gritty action and sizzling passion and you have the perfect recipe for success. Awesome!"—RT BOOKreviews
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Starred Review. Successfully melding science fiction with romance, this page-turner from Kenin (pseudonym for romance up-and-comer Eve Silver) has a quick pace and a bleak setting that give action and sex scenes a gratifying pop. Living in the grim aftermath of the Second Noble War, which killed off a third of the Earth's population, attractive but deadly trucker Raina Bowen is determined to bring down powerful businessman and presidential adviser Duncan Bane, who brutalized Raina in her youth. Aided by a handsome but emotionless mercenary known simply as Wizard, Bowen hauls her rig up to the Northern Waste in search of her target; meanwhile, Bane is setting traps and sending agents of his own, imperiling the duo but intensifying their feelings for each other. Though bouts of lovemaking might turn off fans of the Mad Max-ian adventure story and the action might wear down romance devotees, readers with a leg in both camps, or anyone looking for something different, will find Kenin's steamy, sinewy universe great fun, and further evidence that new Dorchester imprint Shomi is one worth watching. (Sept.)
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"One of the best books I've read in ages."--Marjorie M. Liu, New York Times bestselling author "Edgy, steamy, action packed, and plotted with nail-biting tension..."--Library Journal, Starred Review "Anyone looking for something different will find [Silver]'s steamy, sinewy universe great fun..."--Publishers Weekly, Starred Review "Eve [Silver] expertly fuses nonstop action and adventure; a cutting-edge, exceptionally inventive setting; and a terrific, take-charge, no-nonsense heroine in Driven, a fresh, fabulously fun futuristic romance."--John Charles, The Chicago Tribune "...kind of Mad Max meets Red Dawn..."--dearauthor.com "Ms. [Silver] has created an incredible world and Driven is one of the most entertaining books I've read all year."--All About Romance "Take one tough heroine and a hero who is more than he seems; throw in gritty action and sizzling passion and you have the perfect recipe for success. Awesome!"--RT BOOKreviews    

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0087704KO
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Eve Silver; 2nd edition (May 28, 2012)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 28, 2012
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3680 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 321 pages
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    Eve Kenin is a pseudonym for National bestselling author Eve Silver. Eve has been praised for her "edgy, steamy, action-packed" books, darkly sexy heroes and take-charge heroines. Her work has garnered starred reviews from Publishers Weekly and Library Journal, plus two RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Awards, and in 2007 she received Library Journal's Best Genre Fiction Award. The first book in Eve's Otherkin/Sins series, Sins of the Heart, was recently nominated for the Romance Writers of America® RITA® Award. Watch for RUSH, the first book in Eve's young adult series, coming from Katherine Tegen Books in May 2013.

    Eve lives with her husband, two sons, an energetic Airedale terrier, an exuberant border collie/shepherd and an enormous rabbit. Visit Eve at her website www.EveSilver.net

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    National bestselling author Eve Silver has been praised for her "edgy, steamy, action-packed" books, darkly sexy heroes and take-charge heroines. Her work won the OLA Forest of Reading White Pine Award 2015, was shortlisted for the Monica Hughes Award for Science Fiction and Fantasy 2014, was listed as a 2013 American Bookseller's Association Best Book for Children and a Canadian Children's Book Centre Best Books for Kids and Teens. She has garnered starred reviews from Publishers Weekly, Library Journal, and Quill and Quire, two RT Book Reviews Reviewers' Choice Awards, Library Journal's Best Genre Fiction Award, and she was nominated for the Romance Writers of America® RITA® Award. Eve lives with her husband and sons, two exuberant border collie/Australian shepherds, and a snake called Ragnar.

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N. N. Light
5.0 out of 5 stars A fast-paced dystopian I couldn't put down
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2022
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I'm trying to read the older titles on my tablet and came across this one. I'm a big fan of Eve Silver's gothic romances so I gave it a go. In a word, this book is sheer brilliance. Okay, that's two words but you get my meaning. It's a fast-paced dystopian story with a wonderful heroine who happens to be an ice trucker. The action is intense and the ending caught me by surprise. Highly recommend!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced futuristic romance set in the cold, cold north
Reviewed in the United States on October 17, 2009
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Plot Summary: This is a futuristic romance, set on Earth after nuclear war and disease has ravaged the population. What government remains is corrupt and crippled, and one evil man has risen to a god-like position of power. Raina Bowen has been dodging Duncan Bane (excellent bad guy name) for years, and her ticket to freedom is a trucker contest with a huge cash prize. All Raina needs is a license from some guy named Wizard, but he shows up late and with a posse of angry truckers in tow. Next thing she knows, this strange, gorgeous guy is stuck to her like glue, which comes in handy when blazing a trail through the unfriendly frozen North.

I've been immersing myself in speculative fiction this week, and I have to say that I'm one happy camper. These books rock, and Driven is no exception. Everything about this book screams cool, from the cover to the opening scene. I thought the premise was uncommon; it's not everyday I get to read about a heroine who is an ice trucker. I didn't buy into all of the technology - engines that run on water, showering with clothes on and drying instantly - and that was probably the weakest part of the plot. However the adventure and romance more than made up for the bad science, and that's why I read these novels anyway.

Raina is a tough lady who grew up with an abusive father who trained her for combat and accepted nothing less than perfection. When she meets Wizard, she assumes that he's a gorgeous guy with nothing upstairs, but instead he's intelligent like a computer with zero emotions. She almost wonders whether he's an android at one point, but their undeniable attraction proves that he's human. Raina doesn't know it, but she and Wizard share a common past, and their meeting was no accident.

The plot was predictable like an action flick, but I didn't mind because the story flew by. It was a fast, fun, futuristic romance with all the right ingredients to keep me thoroughly entertained to the last page. The cold, brutal setting was particularly effective, and I admire how Kenin worked it into the plot constantly. Since Driven, Kenin has also written a second story based on Wizard's sister called  Hidden (Shomi Action Romance) .
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thrill Ride thru a Frozen Post-Apocalyptic World
Reviewed in the United States on August 1, 2021
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Raina is tough. She has to be to survive alone through the frozen post-apocalyptic Waste, as an independent trucker driving her rig in a world dominated by Ice Pirates and corrupt government endorsed company truckers. But to make things worse she’s been looking over her shoulder for years, waiting for her past to catch up with her while trying to make enough to keep a sister she’s never met in school and her dreams of warmer climes alive. Then Wizard blunders into her world. He seems too naive to survive but he’s surprisingly lethal and tough.
Despite her promises to herself not to let anyone get close she forms bonds with a rebel group. But Wizard has secrets and Raina’s past is looming, ready to move in on her newfound world.
This is a fantastically imagined world with a great fast-moving plot!
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3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5, maybe 4
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2023
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I enjoyed this book. It was different and well thought out. Strong characters and there's more to it than just another romance novel. I liked the little details throughout the book that shows humanity.

I do feel the bonus scene at the end was unnecessary and I am glad the author decided to not use it in the book. It would have changed the category from "dystopian/action romance" to "smutty" for me.

I like the writing style, dialogue and suspense. And will read the other books in this series.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Futuristic Wasteland
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2023
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I enjoyed this story. It starts out a little slow because the author has to set up the desolate wasteland of a setting. Though, it does pick up as the story goes on. It reminds me of Mad Max, but instead of an unforgiving desert, it's the cold unforgiving nuclear wasteland. I enjoyed all the effort the author did putting the background and environment in detail to the reader/listener. While it did slow the story down, it made the story better as it went on.
I thought the chemistry between Raina and Wizard was great and really enjoyed their scenes together. It was interesting having Raina be confused at why Wizard does what he does and how his thinking works. Raina and Wizard were perfect together, from Wizard's awkward interactions with people to Raina's avoidance of people, they were what the other needed.

I'd also recommend listening to the audio of this because they narrators really get into the characters!!I think the narrators did an excellent job! They really got into the characters (especially the male narrator, he got into the almost robotic voice of Wizard).
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Reign
5.0 out of 5 stars much better than I thought
Reviewed in Canada on December 17, 2019
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I love the girl and I was really amazed at how much I liked this book .My scale of 1 - 15 stars I am giving it a 20 star and would love to see this book made into a movie . Seriously , a trilogy I think . This book would be
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5.0 out of 5 stars Thrilling love story
Reviewed in India on September 15, 2019
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Very imaginative, mellifluous writing, with good, strong, beautiful characters and gut wrenching emotion. Loved the author’s flair for creating warmth in dystopic times, almost a relief of human interest themes in a gritty thriller
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Luli
5.0 out of 5 stars 4,5 estrellas.
Reviewed in Spain on April 6, 2018
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*You can find this review in English below.*

Lo mejor: que es una historia sin pretensiones. Su finalidad es entretener y para ello se apoya en un elenco de personajes bien caracterizados y a los que les coges cariño desde el minuto uno, una trama bastante sencilla y sin complicaciones pero que funciona y una ambientación tirando a sutil que te hace olvidar que estás leyendo ciencia ficción. Pero sobre todo, lo mejor han sido los protagonistas.

Lo peor: Hombre, algo malo tenía que tener. Lo más flojo ha sido el malo. Es el único personaje que no brilla. Es plano, soso y anodino. Pero como sale poco, se puede pasar por alto.

Volviendo a la historia, Raina Bowen es una mujer fuerte, independiente y con su corazón de oro a pesar de que su vida personal ha sido un infierno. Y para conseguir lo que quiere (salvar a una hermana desconocida y huir definitivamente de su enemigo mortal) necesita dinero en cantidades industriales. Y eso es precisamente lo que ofrece el "concurso" en el que ha entrado. El primero que entregue la carga de grano en su destino será poco menos que millonario. Para ello necesita algo que Wizard, nuestro héroe, le ha de proporcionar.

Wizard, Wizard, Wizard…*sigh* ¿Qué puedo decir de Wizard? Si la infancia de Raina ha sido chunga la de Wizard no tiene nombre. Wizard ha sido entrenado como una máquina de matar desde su más tierna infancia. Él analiza datos, probabilidades y actúa. Punto. Es frío, calculador y no tiene ni idea de que son los sentimientos. Pero la señora Silver tira de humor y vaya si funciona. Para muestra, mi botón favorito:

**He stared at her, saying nothing, his gray eyes narrowed in thought. “Romance. Compliments. Gifts.” He gave an abrupt nod. “Understood.”
[...] “Raina… Your eyes are appropriately spaced.” He whispered
She blinked.
“And your ears are proportional to your face. The collagen fibers of your integument have maintained a wrinkle-free and youthful appearance.” He looked at her earnestly. “Compliments.”
“Ummm….” She frowned. “My integument?”
“Tomorrow, I will order you a set of titanium body armor. Lightweight and impenetrable.” The corners of his mouth kicked up just a bit, and he looked incredibly pleased with himself. “Gifts.”**

Y así, en medio de un salvaje infierno blanco, con las principales vías de comunicación en manos del malo y con un gobierno corrupto que ha abandonado a sus ciudadanos, se desarrolla la acción.

Hay un pequeño reducto de disidentes que luchan por mejorar su situación y por devolver al pueblo lo que es suyo y ésta es la principal fuente de aventuras. También hay historias entre estos personajes que me gustaría conocer. Las interacciones entre ellos deja ver que algo hay, pero no el que. Esperemos que la señora Silver lo aclare en las próximas entregas.

En definitiva, una historia muy entretenida que tiene de todo un poco: ciencia ficción, aventuras y romance y que se lee de un tirón.

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4.5 stars.

The best: that it is an unpretentious story. Its purpose is to entertain and for this it relies on a cast of well-portrayed characters, whom you will love from the start, a simple and uncomplicated plot that works and a subtle setting that makes you forget you're reading science fiction. But above all, the MC's have been the best.

The worst: Man, it can't be perfect. The weakest thing has been the bad guy. He is the only character that does not shine. He's flat, bland and anodyne. But since he comes out very little, it can be overlooked.

Going back to the story, Raina Bowen is a strong, independent woman with a heart of gold despite the fact that her personal life has been a living hell. And in order to get what she wants (save an unknown sister and, finally, flee from his mortal enemy) she needs money "in buckets". And that is precisely what the "contest" in which she has entered offers. The first person who delivers the grain load to its destination will be little short of a millionaire. For this, she needs something that Wizard, our hero, has to provide.

Wizard, Wizard, Wizard ... *dreamy-sigh * What can I say about Wizard? If Raina's childhood has been dodgy, Wizard's was unspeakable. Wizard has been trained to be a killing machine since his earliest childhood. He analyzes data, probabilities and acts. Period. He is cold, calculating and has no idea what feelings are. But Ms. Silver resorted to humor and it worked famously. Here is a sample:

**He stared at her, saying nothing, his gray eyes narrowed in thought. “Romance. Compliments. Gifts.” He gave an abrupt nod. “Understood.”
[...] “Raina… Your eyes are appropriately spaced.” He whispered
She blinked.
“And your ears are proportional to your face. The collagen fibers of your integument have maintained a wrinkle-free and youthful appearance.” He looked at her earnestly. “Compliments.”
“Ummm….” She frowned. “My integument?”
“Tomorrow, I will order you a set of titanium body armor. Lightweight and impenetrable.” The corners of his mouth kicked up just a bit, and he looked incredibly pleased with himself. “Gifts.”**

And so, in the midst of a savage white hell, with the main roads in the hands of the bad guys and with a corrupt government that has abandoned its citizens, the action is developed.

There is a small redoubt of dissidents who struggle to improve their situation and to give back to the people what is theirs, and this is the main source of adventure. There are also stories among these dissidents characters that I would like to know. The interactions between them show that there is something going on, but nothing more. I look forward to Ms. Silver's next installments.

In short, a very entertaining story that has a bit of everything: science fiction, adventure and romance and that I read in one go.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Sci Fi Romance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2011
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Driven is a Science Fiction Romance book written by Eve Kenin, which is set in a post apocalyptic world where there has been two nuclear wars. The world is run by a corrupt Government and a bad guy called Duncan Blane. Extreme temperatures exist with the Northern part of the Earth a frozen waste land. Nothing grows there and it is dark most of the day, the only way people can survive is by getting goods transported in by truckers. One of those truckers is a woman called Raina Bowen and she is in a race to Gladow Station where the first truck there will win 50 million interdollars. Raina is banking everything on winning that money so that she can have a better life for herself in the sun with the sister she has never met. Hopefully this will be a safer life away from Duncan Blane who is out for Raina's blood and eventual death. To try and win the race Raina needs to travel the ICW which is illegally monopolized by Jansen trucks and in order to do this she needs a special license, and that's how the book begins with Raina waiting at a truck stop for a guy called Wizard who will hopefully have a license for her.

I absolutely loved this book it was amazing. If you have read any of my reviews before you will know that I have a lot of trouble with Paranormal Romance however I have no problems what so ever reading Science Fiction Romance weird huh? I think it is because from a very young age I have always watched and loved Sci Fi on tv. The characters are wonderful Raina is an extremely independent tough and lonely young woman. Wizard is a dangerous and good looking strange man who has no emotions at all. It was great to find out about the characters pasts, and boy did they have horrible pasts and I loved seeing their relationship develop and how they changed each other. There were lots of other great supporting characters too, such as the young orphan boy Ben and the evil Duncan Blane. There are twists in the story and deception and heartbreak. The science parts were easy to understand and the author portrayed a grim but vivid world. The mix between romance and the main story is well balanced and there are a couple of sex scenes. The pacing of the book is perfect and there is not one thing that I would like to change, well actually there is I would like more books about Raina and Wizard please. I really cannot stress how much I loved this book and would like to give it 5 stars even though I want to give it more.
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3.0 out of 5 stars ok
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