Reviewed by Loren B
***** Stars
#WatchingMine #CindiMadsen
I really enjoy sports romances, but I wasn't familiar with Cindi Madsen, so I didn't know what to expect. Well, I can tell you that this story is fantastic! It's so much more than just an MMA story. The friction and chemistry between Shane Knox, MMA fighter trying to make a comeback, and Brooklyn Roth, daughter of a former MMA fighter and current trainer and gym owner, is off the charts. Even though Brooklyn has sworn never to be involved with an MMA fighter again and does her best to dislike Shane, especially since she has a boyfriend back in San Francisco, the attraction to Shane becomes undeniable. One of the issues is that Brooklyn is only at the gym to help her family with the business temporarily, and they both have careers to focus on. These two characters, along with Brooklyn's brothers, Finn and Liam, are so likable, and the story is very well written. I laughed more than a few times and absolutely loved it. I have become a Cindi Madsen fan and look forward to reading more stories involving the Roths.
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You might’ve heard of me, Shane Knox, the guy who rose quickly through the MMA fighter ranks, only to crash just as fast. No one cares about personal reasons when it comes to losing fights and money. I’m determined to get back to where I was. For you to hear my name again. I’ve finally convinced the owner of Team Domination to take a chance and get me back in fighting—and winning—shape. What I didn’t bargain for is the guy’s spitfire of a daughter. Factor in her two professional-fighter brothers who are acting as my coaches and the fact that my career hangs in the balance, and Brooklyn’s the last girl I should be fantasizing about.
The closer we get, the more I want Brooklyn. The stakes are high, and I know there’s a big chance of both of us getting hurt, but I won’t stop until she’s mine.