Synopsis
UFC Middleweight fighter, Ryley Jameson, swore it would
never happen again. He was done with his ex, and over the pain she’d inflicted
when she left him. At least, that’s what he tells people. Maybe if he says it
enough, he’ll begin to believe it himself.
Regretting her decision to let Ryley go, Ashleigh Warren
comes back into town and confronts him. Holding only one secret back, she puts
the rest on the line and asks for a second chance. Too bad he’s not going to
let her off easy.
Camden Jameson loves his twin brother, but his jealousy runs
deep. They may be identical in looks, but that’s where the similarities end.
When Ashleigh comes back into Ryley’s life, Camden has the perfect opportunity
for revenge. Two birds, one stone.
A journey to the Dark Side affects them all, but only one
feels the true sting of revenge.
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After getting home from the airport, I fell asleep on the
couch the second I sat down. I’d heard voices, but they’d muted to nothing
before I was picked up and taken down the hall to my room. Once I was tucked in
bed, underneath my sheets, I felt at home—and it was wonderful.
“Are you
going to sleep all day?” A finger poked me in the shoulder. “Hey, I’m talking
to you, lazy ass. It’s ten o’clock in the morning.”
The sound
of Gabriella’s voice brought a smile to my face. “It’s good to see you too,” I
chuckled. “I see you finally made it home.”
Opening up
my eyes, I had to blink them a few times to see Gabriella’s face clearly. She
was dressed in a black sports bra and black shorts with her hair pulled high in
a ponytail, sitting on the edge of my bed. It must be training time.
“Yes, I
made it home and if you weren’t passed out, I was going to jack your ass up.
However, since Colin told me you weren’t feeling so hot, I left you alone. He
headed out shortly after you fell asleep.” Jaw firm, her serious green gaze
bore into mine; something was wrong.
Sitting up, I rubbed my eyes and looked on cautiously. “Why
are you staring at me like that?”
“Oh, I
don’t know. Maybe it’s the fact that you and Ryley are going to be the death of
me. I swear I don’t know what the hell to do with you two.”
“What are
you talking about?”
She held
up her hands, halting me. “Hold on a sec. I’ll admit, part of this whole thing
is my fault since I didn’t get your text message. If I did, then I’m sure you
wouldn’t have called Colin to pick you up.”
“Trust me,
I didn’t want to call him.” Throwing off my covers, I slid off the bed and took
off my T-shirt and shorts so I could get ready for a shower. I felt disgusting.
“I didn’t know who else to call, Gabby. What’s so bad about him bringing me
home? We’re friends.” Grabbing a towel, I headed into my bathroom and turned on
the shower water.
Gabriella
joined me in the bathroom, crossing her arms over her chest. “I know that, but
Ryley sure as hell doesn’t. He was under the impression you and Colin called it
quits.”
Eyes wide, I shut the shower door and turned to her. “How
did he find out? Did you tell him?”
Sighing, she shook her head. “No, I didn’t, but Tyler did,
and what’s worse is that Ryley saw you at the airport with him.”
You have got to be fucking kidding me. “What were you two
doing at the airport?”
“Oh, you’re going to
love this. We were going to Aspen.”
The moment ‘Aspen’ fell out of her mouth, my heart stopped
in my chest and I felt sick. He was coming for me.
“Yeah,” she continued, “and apparently, you and Colin
happened to look like more than just friends. Or as Ryley put it ‘arms draped
all over each other’ or some shit.”
“Oh my God. No,” I shrieked, holding my stomach. “It wasn’t
like that. I came home for Ryley. I want to get him back!”
Gabriella pursed her lips, her countenance weary. “I know
you want him back, but things have changed, Ash. He was livid when we left the
airport. After seeing you and Colin together, I think it knocked him over the
edge—he was seeing red. It’s the second time he feels like he got slapped in
the face.”
Eyes burning, I threw my towel on the floor and rushed to my
closet. “I have to see him, Gabby. Do you know where he is?” I grabbed one of
my pink tank tops and a pair of jeans out of my closet, sliding them on as fast
as I could. I didn’t care if I needed a shower. I couldn’t let another minute
go by without talking to him.
“He’s probably at home,” she confided. “Judging by how hard
he’s worked the past few weeks, I’d say he needs a day off.”
Slamming my closet door, I ran back to my bathroom, washed
my face and brushed my teeth. My skin wasn’t as tanned as it used to be since
I’d been working indoors at the hotel. Now, with the shock of finding out what
happened yesterday, I looked downright pale. Not to mention, my cheeks had
sunken a bit from being sick. I looked as weak as I felt, but I was determined
to find Ryley. I’d spent a month away from him and I was tired of torturing
myself. Even if he didn’t want me back, he was going to let me explain.
“I’m going over there,” I announced, marching out of my
room. “Nothing happened between me and Colin last night. He has to know the
reason why I came back.”
Gabriella followed me to the door and grabbed the keys to my
car off the counter, handing them to me. “Whatever happens, don’t give up on
him. He’s angry at you, but if you keep trying I know he’ll come around. You
can do this.”
Holding my keys in hand, I took a deep breath and nodded.
“You’re right, I can. I won’t give up.”
Once out of the apartment, I rushed down the steps to my car
and was on my way to Ryley’s house. The fight to win him back wasn’t going to
be easy. But I had a lot to make up for.
The Gloves Off Series
A FIGHTER'S DESIRE - PART ONE
Two is always better than one. What would you do if you were given the chance to spend the night with not one, but two fighters? Would you do it? Could you open yourself up to the pleasures they offered and do exactly what they said in order to pass on to the next round? It was common knowledge that Ryley and Camden Jameson, well-known MMA fighters and identical twins, were just as aggressive and passionate in the bed as they were in the ring. The only problem was that if you didn’t pass their test on the first night, then you didn’t proceed to the next round. They loved a good fight, and that's what they got when they met Ashleigh Warren. Ashleigh knew what was going to happen when the twins approached her with a proposition, and needless to say, she knew exactly how to handle them … or so she thought. The rules had changed, and in order to get them both she had to first spend one night with each and last until they were done with her. It was a proposition she couldn’t refuse, but she knew it wouldn’t be easy to win. However, it was one that she was going to enjoy.
A FIGHTER'S DESIRE - PART TWO
When you’re told to stay away from someone or something it only drives the urge to go after it more. In this case, that was exactly what happened. For years, Gabriella Reynolds—younger sister of MMA’s Heavyweight Champion, Matt Reynolds—was warned by him to stay away from his fighter friends; she deserved better and they would only break her heart. Did she listen? Yes, for a while, but temptation can only consume you so much until you fall into its trap. There’s a certain fighter she’s interested in, and it just so happens that he’s her brother’s best friend, the only one that is completely off limits to her. However, she’s not the only one fighting temptation. Tyler Rushing can’t deny his attraction to her, but he’s afraid she’ll want more and he can’t give that to her. When he finds out that’s not the case … everything changes. Secrets can be dangerous, but they can also be thrilling and intense. Gabriella and Tyler have no choice but to keep their time together a secret … and it’s a secret that’ll stay with them forever.
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you want to see me again you know how to find me. No strings, just you and me.”
TYLER’S UNDOING
She was what he wanted … but she was also his undoing. Through mutual understanding, Tyler’s secret affair with Gabriella Reynolds has come to an end. It’s a decision that not only saves their friendship, but it’s one that will change his life forever. For the past couple of years, Tyler Rushing has been known as one of the UFC’s most memorable and sexy heavyweight fighters. Now he has the chance to win the title and claim the fame he so deserves. He has everything he could ever want until Kacey Andrews walks through the door of his gym, wanting nothing to do with him. Keeping his eyes off of her is a challenge; there’s an innocence about her that draws him to her, and he’s not going to stop until he makes her his. Little does he know that Kacey Andrews isn’t a stranger. She’s a part of his world; he just doesn’t know it. It’s a secret she’s worked hard to keep hidden. Kacey spent years trying to get away from the fighting world, away from the man who’s hated among the MMA elite … her brother, Kyle Andrews. Unfortunately, she’s brought back into it when Tyler’s relentless battle for her heart wins her over, drawing her in. The only problem is that secrets never stay buried forever. In the end, Tyler has a decision to make, and it’s one that can possibly destroy his and Kacey’s life … forever.
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PAXTON’S PROMISE
Release Date: Dec 29th
She hates him, yet she can’t get him out of her mind. Female Bantamweight fighter, Gabriella Reynolds, has a bad habit of falling for forbidden fighters. Enter Paxton Emerson. He’s tall, tattooed, and the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Everyone wants a piece of him, and he only has eyes for her. Through no choice of her own, she’s fallen in his debt and he’s now demanding payment. Too bad it doesn’t involve currency. Gabby’s decision to fulfill her promise to him ultimately brings out her true feelings, but also spurs the unwanted attention of another. Rage’s fixation on his newest obsession reaches dangerous levels. Unfortunately, Paxton Emerson has become a roadblock to his end goal and needs to be removed from the equation—by any means necessary. Gabby will do anything to save Pax, but what happens when she’s the one who needs saving?
About the Author
Not only does she love to write, but she loves to play tennis, go on mountain hikes, white water rafting, and you can’t forget the passion for singing. Her two number one fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime and those songs usually consist of Christmas carols. Aside from being a wife and mother, L.P. Dover has written over nine novels including her Forever Fae series, the Second Chances series, and her standalone novel, Love, Lies, and Deception. Her favorite genre to read is romantic suspense and she also loves writing it. However, if she had to choose a setting to live in it would have to be with her faeries in the Land of the Fae.
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