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tartbarbie's review against another edition
5.0
A year ago Jules had an amazing weekend with a fighter in Chicago it was as close as she's come to a potential real relationship. She had to end it before she returned home because she doesn't do relationships thanks to her parents marriage. While she's tried to tell herself it was just a fling she's not gotten over him even after a year. When he comes waltzing back into her life and she's forced to work with him can she deny the attraction she still feels?
Nick has switched fighting companies hoping to get a fresh start never expecting that he would be working with the one woman who he was falling hard for. Nick still hasn't gotten over her and seeing her again after a year has ignited all the feelings. Will he be able to work with her on promoting the new fighting business and keep it just business or will he find himself falling all over for her?
I like Jules she has issues but she is trying to mend relations with her dad after everything that's happened between them. Jules and Nick have this steamy chemistry between them that just works and neither of them can say that it over for good. I love that Nick wasn't willing to give up on Jules even if she did keep pushing him away it's refreshing.
I knew the moment that I read the synopsis that Dirty Boxing was a must read. I'm a sucker for a broken couple finding a happy ever after together. I like the concept for of using the MMA world for the characters it's a newer theme and I enjoyed it. The characters are easy to connect with you can't help liking both of them as we get each side it made it easier to understand them both. The authors have done a beautiful job creating a captivating page turn that I had a hard time putting down. This is my first book by the authors but already I can't wait to read the next book in the series. Highly recommend if you love steamy contemporary romance that you check it out. One of my new favorites.
bookishlynomes's review against another edition
4.0
I recently downloaded this ebook after hearing that it was FREE on Amazon and I'm so glad I did! I've been in the mood for sports romance stories for a while now, specifically something in the boxing/MMA/fighting industry. Dirty Boxing absolutely hit the spot.
The story begins quite light on the actual sports side of the story so that the reader can get to know the hero and heroine more in-depth and the intricacies of their previous relationship a year ago. I really enjoyed this because it set the story up and gave enough background to understand their reasons for why they are who they are now, and ensured we didn't have to keep revisiting their past or rehashing the same drama.
I really enjoyed the contrast between the hero and heroine's backgrounds. The hero was brought up in a loving home surrounded by lots of family; in comparison, the heroine grew up with parents continually at each others' throat and this sparks the heroine's mentality of avoiding relationships at all costs. Upon hearing this, the hero can respect her reasons for doing what she does even though he doesn't understand them and does everything he can to make her see they're perfect together.
While the romance in this is equally sweet and steamy, the other key point of this story is about the heroine reconnecting with her estranged father and making a name for herself within her career. Her upbringing and mentality towards relationships may not be the best but what they did give her was the foundation to really focus on being independent, hardworking and career-driven. She has worked hard to get to where she is and I always love that in a heroine! She takes on a role within her father's fighting company and has to continually prove her ability and knowledge, successfully meeting every challenge thrown her way. During this time, she develops her own voice and builds a relationship with her father.
This story really had it all: a delicious romance, great cast of characters, an amazing balance of sports and plot development, and great writing. I loved Dirty Boxing and can't wait to continue with the rest of the series. St George and Wyatt are a fantastic writing duo and delivered a story that's sure to pack a punch!
The story begins quite light on the actual sports side of the story so that the reader can get to know the hero and heroine more in-depth and the intricacies of their previous relationship a year ago. I really enjoyed this because it set the story up and gave enough background to understand their reasons for why they are who they are now, and ensured we didn't have to keep revisiting their past or rehashing the same drama.
I really enjoyed the contrast between the hero and heroine's backgrounds. The hero was brought up in a loving home surrounded by lots of family; in comparison, the heroine grew up with parents continually at each others' throat and this sparks the heroine's mentality of avoiding relationships at all costs. Upon hearing this, the hero can respect her reasons for doing what she does even though he doesn't understand them and does everything he can to make her see they're perfect together.
While the romance in this is equally sweet and steamy, the other key point of this story is about the heroine reconnecting with her estranged father and making a name for herself within her career. Her upbringing and mentality towards relationships may not be the best but what they did give her was the foundation to really focus on being independent, hardworking and career-driven. She has worked hard to get to where she is and I always love that in a heroine! She takes on a role within her father's fighting company and has to continually prove her ability and knowledge, successfully meeting every challenge thrown her way. During this time, she develops her own voice and builds a relationship with her father.
This story really had it all: a delicious romance, great cast of characters, an amazing balance of sports and plot development, and great writing. I loved Dirty Boxing and can't wait to continue with the rest of the series. St George and Wyatt are a fantastic writing duo and delivered a story that's sure to pack a punch!
reading_in_brussels's review against another edition
3.0
This book will hit you right in the feels. And holy hell, I wasn't expecting this level of heat.
jaime_ayye's review against another edition
3.0
I received this book as part of a giveaway in exchange for an honest review. Jules grew up in the world of sports with a power player father that overtook a boxing company after his retirement for the league. Due to her parents failed marriage and her tough upbringing she is scared to show emotion and let people in. Nick has worked his way up to become one of the top fighters from the bottom. He is tired of wasting his time on temporary relationships that end up meaningless. These two opposites end their relationship after a brief fling, until he begins working at Jules' father's company. This book was steamy and focused very little on the actual fights within the arena. It was an enjoyable read, however it was a little unrealistic that Jules always came prepared with matching bra and panties and my attention was distracted from the story line by the constant flashbacks or actual sexual acts every few pages. Obviously, the title indicates the book will be dirty. But, certain big moments happened and were immediately cheapened by delving right back into the bedroom, in my opinion.
emskiewings's review
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
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