Crown MMA Romance Series by A. Rivers

LenaI never meant to become the go-to P.R. girl for the biggest jerks in professional sports.Unfortunately, I built a reputation for turning douchebags into superstars, and now I’m stuck.When I’m assigned to work with a guy accused of hitting his girlfriend, enough is enough.I know all about men like Jase ‘The Wrangler’ Rawlins, and I have the emotional scars to prove it.Mouthy, conceited, and hot as f*ck, he’s used to getting his way... moreLenaI never meant to become the go-to P.R. girl for the biggest jerks in professional sports.Unfortunately, I built a reputation for turning douchebags into superstars, and now I’m stuck.When I’m assigned to work with a guy accused of hitting his girlfriend, enough is enough.I know all about men like Jase ‘The Wrangler’ Rawlins, and I have the emotional scars to prove it.Mouthy, conceited, and hot as f*ck, he’s used to getting his way.I want nothing to do with him, but my boss makes an offer I can’t refuse.My dreams are finally within reach, and the more I get to know Jase, the more I wonder if I’ve gotten him completely wrong.He may be bossy and infuriating, but he’s hiding a heart as massive as his ego.Can I let go of the past and trust the feelings growing between us when my career is on the line?JaseTrouble is nothing new for an MMA bad boy like me, but this time I’m in too deep and can’t get out.At least, not without help.That’s where Lena LaFontaine comes in.All buttoned-up blouses and ass-hugging skirts, she’s a distraction I don’t need, but she’s also the only one who can make my problems go away.She wants to hate me. I’m not going to let that happen.I never expect the way I ache to taste her pouty lips and claim her for my own.My life is on the verge of imploding, and when it does, I’m not sure if I’ll emerge as a champion or be imprisoned for a crime I didn’t commit.I won’t drag her down with me, but when push comes to shove, I don’t know if I can give her up, either.Fighter's Heart is a standalone MMA romance with a cocky alpha hero and a sassy heroine who knows how to keep him in check. It has a HEA, no cheating, and no cliffhanger. less

He’s my best friend. Emotionally unavailable. Falling in love with him is the worst idea ever but try telling that to my heart.As a doctor who aced her way through medical school, I should be too smart to fall for Gabe Mendoza, a man who’s married to his MMA career. For years, I’ve patched his wounds and cheered him on, but I’m tired of hoping he’ll wake up and see what’s right in front of him. I’m ready to find someone who will put me first... moreHe’s my best friend. Emotionally unavailable. Falling in love with him is the worst idea ever but try telling that to my heart.As a doctor who aced her way through medical school, I should be too smart to fall for Gabe Mendoza, a man who’s married to his MMA career. For years, I’ve patched his wounds and cheered him on, but I’m tired of hoping he’ll wake up and see what’s right in front of him. I’m ready to find someone who will put me first.The last thing I expect is for Gabe to scare off my dates and tell me all the dirty things he wants to do to me. He asks for a chance, but with the fight of his life on the horizon, his attention is divided, and I’m scared that when push comes to shove, I’ll be left alone and heartbroken. Can I trust Gabe enough to fight for our happily ever after? Or was our end written before it even began? less

He’s too wild, too unpredictable, and completely off-limits by my coach’s decree.My life imploded and now I’m halfway around the world, sleeping in my brother's spare room, and trying to get my sh*t together. A new relationship is the last thing I need. Especially one with my coach-slash-brother’s protégé, cocky cage fighter Devon Green.Devon’s big heart, sexy swagger, and determination to coax me out of my shell appeal more than they should... moreHe’s too wild, too unpredictable, and completely off-limits by my coach’s decree.My life imploded and now I’m halfway around the world, sleeping in my brother's spare room, and trying to get my sh*t together. A new relationship is the last thing I need. Especially one with my coach-slash-brother’s protégé, cocky cage fighter Devon Green.Devon’s big heart, sexy swagger, and determination to coax me out of my shell appeal more than they should. I’ve spent years building my defences, but every stolen moment with him tempts me to tear them down. Unfortunately, I need to keep my hands to myself unless I’m willing to risk losing my home, my job, and my family.I’ve stepped into the ring dozens of times before, but fighting for love is the most terrifying prospect of all. When the final buzzer sounds, will Devon and I be left standing? less

Three years ago, I divorced him. Took my broken heart and left. Now I’m back, asking for something so crazy he’s almost guaranteed to say no.I met the love of my life when I was twenty. A simple collision of gazes and I fell hard. He caught me. Kept me. Protected me. Until a devastating loss tore us apart.Now, I need him again. Seth Isles may be built like a tank, with a track record that has made him one of the country's most sought-after MMA coaches, but to me he signifies security... moreThree years ago, I divorced him. Took my broken heart and left. Now I’m back, asking for something so crazy he’s almost guaranteed to say no.I met the love of my life when I was twenty. A simple collision of gazes and I fell hard. He caught me. Kept me. Protected me. Until a devastating loss tore us apart.Now, I need him again. Seth Isles may be built like a tank, with a track record that has made him one of the country's most sought-after MMA coaches, but to me he signifies security. With the years creeping past, I’m ready for a family, and I can’t imagine anyone other than him as my baby’s father.I have nothing to offer, so I’m shocked when he agrees to my outrageous plan, but the more time we spend together, the more I remember how good things used to be. Is history doomed to repeat itself, or can our arrangement lead to something real?Trigger warning: reference to, and memories of, a previous miscarriage. less