by Cecy Robson
First published 2016
Finn O'Brien destroys opponents in the ring with calculated violence. The rising mixed martial arts fighter carries buried trauma that finally explodes, landing him in court-ordered therapy. Finn refuses to open up to anyone, but when he meets Sol Marieles, he reconsiders his approach. Sol studies psychology while juggling a crucial internship and dangerous family problems. She recognizes Finn as trouble despite his obvious appeal. His physical strength attracts her, but his emotional damage sends warning signals. Their chemistry burns hot and fast. Finn wants to push their connection to its limits. Sol knows she should maintain professional distance. Both have spent years struggling alone, searching for happiness that always seems out of reach. Now they must decide whether to risk everything on each other. Their biggest battles won't happen in any fighting arena. The real fight takes place in the space between two damaged hearts learning to trust again.
Genres: romance, contemporary-romance, new-adult, new-adult-romance
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
276 pages · Paperback · Cecy Robson
Content warnings: abuse, mental-illness