Saturday, May 31, 2014

Knockout (Wayward Fighters #1) by J.C. Valentine

I've been 'hooked' on MMA style books since I fell in love with a previous series. I absolutely loved this book. Ally was from an abusive home and Jami was the boy who always protected her. Although years had passed what was a crush between to kids turned a love neither of them could have seen coming. Ally is determined to save women from the life she grew up with. If anyone understands wait these women went through it would be Ally. Going beyond the call of duty to save one of her clients may have been the most dangerous and selfless thing she has ever done. This is a psychological drama in and out of the ring. Though somehow through it all love happened. The fight scenes were absolutely stellar, I held my breath with each page and word read. The drama that lies ahead in the next installment I will be dreading and excited to see.

Reaper's Legacy (Reapers MC #2) by Joanna Wylde

Even better than the first installment. In this story we follow the love story of Ruger and Sophia. Sophia and Ruger on less than ideal circumstances. Sophia and her BF Zack (Ruger's step brother) just finished making love in his apartment UN-invited. This will be the first of awkward moments the pair would have. Years later they are still brimming with sexual tension but are working together due to an absentee father. The more time they spend together they realize they have more in common than just Noah. While their love story grows the on going battle between their enemies the Devil's Jacks heats up and shows no signs of cooling off. What happened between Em and Liam while she was captured? I hope to figure this out in the next installment.

Fighting for Flight (Fighting #1) by J.B. Salsbury

I thought that this was the typical sabe the bad boy from himself while redeem himself and falls in love type of story. This couldn't have been further from the truth. Slade was a force to be reckoned with in and out the octagon. Typical ladies man never with the same woman twice until he meets the woman that changed his world around. Raven Moretti daughter of a notorious pimp and call girl and a mechanic. Somehow things between them click even after he learns who her family is. Raven longed for human interaction something she never got as a child which lead her to start a life of her own. With less than a handful of friends something in her life was missing until Jonah came along. He's more than willing to give her everything she's missing and more.Both of them found love for the first time but all of that could be but a memory if Rave's pimp father has anything to say about. Dominick set to get what's his but will do anything and sacrifice anything to keep her safe.Well developed love story, the fight scenes were amazing which is essential in a book about an MMA fighter. Loved Owen and I absolutely adore Blake. He almost stole the show for me. Sorry Jonah but he is funny don't be jealous I have room to love you both.

Freed (Unlovable #2) by Lynetta Halat

Finally an conclusion of sorts. Denver and Ransom were able to define and build their relationship. First things first Denver had to fully repair her broken relationship with Greer and her parents. After seeing what a parent and relationship was like when she visited Ransom and his mom over the holiday. After many years past to not have a hug or a parent tell you they love you... no wonder she was so broken. I'm finally happy to see that Denver had made inroads to being friends though not as close as they once were but its no longer awkward between them. I'm mostly happy that Greer is finally getting the help he needs and learns that all they will ever be is just friends. Which is fine with me because Denver and Ransom were made for each other. We had to wait until the very end but their 'first time' was worth the wait and a little of a shock but beautiful nonetheless. I'd love to read what becomes of Greer. Denver found her meant to be I think its only fair that he finds his.

Sinners at the Altar (Sinners on Tour, #6) by Olivia Cunning

Of all the weddings between the band I think I enjoyed Jace and Aggie's the most. Usually Jace is a man of a few words, who lets his actions speak for themselves. Seeing how much Aggie has helped him heal and how he did the same for her made me happy. Not to say the other weddings weren't great (who knew Eric was such a romantic?) but Jace and Aggie just touched my heart the most. I'm pretty sure people never thought Jace could find love and happiness but he did. His wedding vows just took my breath away. Just hearing speak from his heart knowing he's the shy one of the group made me love him just a little bit more. I look forward to the next Sinners installment. I know Trey refuses to get married him in his interesting relationship and all but I could do with more of him in the next book he is after all my fave.

Knox: Volume 4 (Knox, #4) by Cassia Leo

We join Knox as he tirelessly searches for the love of his life Rebecca. Even after Tony reveals who he is to Knox nothing will detour him from finding out where Rebecca is. Before he can either beat or likely kill the information out of him and agent he agreed to work with shoots him out of his haze. After Tony is brought down all he has to do know is find 'her'. Once he finds her he keeps a dying father's wish that he marries her after his kept her safe 2 or 3 years. We see what they are like together now they are a ever expanding family. How everyone has found their own version of happiness. Its nice to see that the years has only heighten their love and desire for each other. This series had the perfect blend of action and romance. Nothing over the top yet the story just pulls you in and before you know it its over. As a fan of the mob genre this was a series I will definitely read more than once.

Reaper's Property (Reapers MC, #1) by Joanna Wylde

Not the typical way to start a romance but it was interesting nonetheless. Marie loves her brother so much that she gives herself to the club in order to save him after he gets in trouble with the MC. Horse and Marie already had an interesting relationship when she moved in with her brother. What made this book for me was the goings on in the club. The loyalty and the double crossing. It was like one of my favorite MC shows only in book form. By the end I was left wanting more and as much as I loved Horse I would've enjoyed the story a little more minus some scenes. I look forward to getting to know more about these characters and their enemies.