by Lori Foster
First published 2016
Armie Jacobson dominates in the MMA ring, but Merissa Colter makes him nervous. She's his best friend's little sister, and he believes she deserves more than he can give. Women want him for one night only, which suits him fine. Everything changes when he saves Merissa from a robbery. The rescue leads to an intense physical encounter that shakes them both. Merissa refuses to accept Armie's view of himself as unworthy. She sees past his tough exterior to the loyal, honorable man underneath. As old troubles resurface and new threats emerge, both fighters must decide what matters most. Their connection deepens while external dangers mount. Merissa takes control of their relationship, determined to prove that some good girl and bad boy stories can have different endings. The physical attraction between them burns hot, but deeper emotions complicate everything. When past demons collide with present threats, Armie and Merissa discover what they're truly willing to fight for.
Genres: romance, suspense, action, contemporary-romance
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family, second-chance
444 pages · Kindle Edition · Harlequin
Content warnings: violence