A review by jennyluvlitbooks
Tap Out by Alley Ciz

4.0

Tap Out is the second book in this stand alone series of contemporary sports romance. If you had read Power Play, you will see some of the girls of The Coven playing a good amount of role in the story of Rocky and Gage. As I've said, this still can be read as a stand alone but if you wanted to meet these crazy, sassy ladies, then read the first book.

Gage James is the famous UFC fighter who had moved to Jersey when his coach retired and helped him to find a new "home" to train. It was his luck too that it was near his cousin's. With the pressure of holding on to his title, the sudden move and his beef with his recent opponent, the last thing he wants is to complicate his life more by associating with the coach's daughter. Rocky or Raquel has had a long time crush on Gage James. So when she found out that he is her father's new trainee at their gym and she will work with him closely as physical therapist, she feels like she is in cloud nine. Totally fangirling, she couldn't help herself. It doesn't help that they both felt the instant attraction and boy, was it sizzling!

I loved the world building of this story and I've learned some really good things about MMA. I'm not familiar with this sport so it really helps to understand it. What I also loved about this book is the loyalty, friendship and support that the main and secondary characters showed to each other. You will feel like a part of their family as you read how their interacts and banters. Also, the heat and steam of Rocky and Gage is so hawt so be prepared for that. Whew! Overall, loved this and again, recommends it to those who loves sports romance.