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Author: Lori Foster
Publisher: Berkley
Published: 2008
Pages: 648 (eBook)
Genre: Suspense/Romance
Series: Fighter Series Book #3
Ack!! This is the third book in a series and I didn't know it. I just didn't investigate it when I bought the book from Fictionwise. I will have to admit though, I didn't have any trouble reading it out of order...it can be read as a standalone. However, I think it would have been a bit more enjoyable to have the other secondary characters' back stories. This is the first book I have read by Lori Foster. It is a shame too, as she is a local author here in Cincinnati, Ohio. This series is about ultimate fighters, and I really enjoyed this avenue of heroes. I have read the usual genres of cowboys, firefighters, agents, SEALs, etc., but never one about fighters...so it was a nice change.
Anastasia is a life coach, helping people gain confidence in their abilities and discovering their true path in life. However, she is also Harley's landlord. She rents him a cabin every year, but they never exchange more than a few hellos. Until fate throws them together. When there is an attempt on Stasia's life, Harley makes it his mission to keep her safe.
Harley is an ultimate fighter once again going after the SBC title belt. Each time he has reached the top...ready to fight for the belt...an accident has occurred that has pulled him out of the fight. This time he is determined to get the belt. Stasia wants to help him...gain focus and get his life in order. He wants nothing to do with her and her brand of coaching. However, the attraction they feel for each other is too overwhelming to deny.
Harley is the perfect flawed alpha hero...a bit of a womanizer, definitely a dominant, and sexy to boot. Anastasia has a strength all her own. She doesn't fall at Harley's feet like the rest of the women do...in fact, she is quite good at not succumbing to his charms. She is recovering from a bad situation with a client, and is determined not to let it ruin her or her business. They spend a good portion of the book dancing around each other, but when they finally come together...fireworks!! I think the only thing that disappointed me in this book is that the fight for the title belt only lasted about a page...I would have liked to have seen more tension and edge of seat writing in this portion of the book. But, all in all, it was a fun read!! Like I said earlier...the only thing that could have made this more enjoyable for me is if I had had the background stories on a couple of the secondary characters...but I will read their stories next.
To read a couple of excerpts from this book, go to Lori Foster's website.
Rating: 3.75/5
Pages: 684 (eBook)
Completed: 3/1/10
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5 comments:
Hi Kara:
I haven't read any of Ms. Foster's books but sure have read a lot of wonderful things about her work. Thank you for sharing your wonderful review and if I have the chance to fit in this series I'll be sure to start at the beginning. *g*
Great review.
I love Lori Foster, but I have to admit it's been some months since I've picked up one of her books. Too long...gonna have to change that in the near future!
:o)
MsM
Great review Kara.
There isn't a Lori Foster book that I haven't loved, even My Man Michael. That one pissed people off because it had a bit of other worldliness in it (not advertised as such) but I'm glad I stuck with it & enjoyed it too.
This sounds like a new premise to me.
Lea - I am going back and starting from the beginning on this series...I hate when I start in the middle...LOL.
MsM - I know, with her being a local author here...you would have thought I would have read her sooner!!
MaryG - Glad to hear that she has some great books out there...I am definitely reading more of her work.
Jenners - It was a new premise for me too...but I really enjoyed it.
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