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$10 #Giveaway Taking the Fight by L.P. Dover @LPDover Ends 8.4

July 27, 2022 By Mary



Taking the Fight
L.P. Dover
(Gloves Off: Next Generation, #2)
Publication date: July 26th 2022
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance

L.P. Dover, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who brought you the tantalizing Gloves Off series, presents Gloves Off – Next Generation. This brand-new saga of interconnected standalones unites new characters with beloved originals in dark and sexy stories laced with suspense!

Two months ago, everything changed. The enemy no longer feels the need to sulk in the shadows. Instead, he hides in plain sight and prepares his attack… against Reagan Jameson.

Reagan knew this day would come. She proudly holds the featherweight title and is known as one of the sexiest female fighters in MMA history. She can handle her own, and that’s exactly what she plans to do with Nikolai. Unfortunately, things aren’t as they were before. When given an offer she can’t refuse, Reagan is well aware nothing good will come of it.

They promised her power, prestige, and money… a world full of intrigue and dangerous desires. Not being able to resist the allure, she gives in and becomes a pawn in their game. She’s able to fool those closest to her into believing everything is okay… except for Braden Emerson.

Braden’s reputation as one of the toughest fighters in the circuit hasn’t gone unnoticed. In fact, it’s his skills that get him lured into the pit of danger. While he vows to keep Reagan safe no matter the cost, his desire for her is used against him. As passion ignites between the pair, they must work together if they hope to survive.

Fighting for a title is one thing, but nothing beats the stakes of fighting for love. This is one TKO that could cost them everything.
No cheating. No cliffhangers. Just hot, dirty-talking fighters who want to take you down to the mat.

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EXCERPT:

Whenever Braden got close to me, I could feel the burn in my veins. Just watching him train put me on the brink of orgasm. What made it worse was when we would spar together. He’d always find a way to get me down on the mat with his body between my legs. That was why I refused to train with him alone. Then again, I’d never really gotten the chance to with so many people being at the gym.

Waving a hand in front of my face, I blew out a breath, hoping the heat on my cheeks would ebb. Once I had enough time to cool down, I grabbed the wedding portfolio on my bookshelf and quietly crept down the hall to see what Braden was doing. He’d turned his ball cap to the front, but I didn’t regret telling him that he looked stupid with it backward; it kept him on his toes. However, I honestly did think he was cute with it that way, but I wasn’t about to tell him that.

His focus was on a shelf on the wall lined with pictures, mainly of Peyton and me, but there was one of my mom and Braden’s mother together with their arms around each other’s shoulders. They were best friends.

“I bet my mom can’t wait for yours to get back in town. I don’t think they’ve seen each other in four months. That’s like a century in best friend years,” I called out.

Braden chuckled and turned around. “Is that how you are with my sister? It’s been a while since you’ve seen her.”

Peyton is my best friend, but I loved her like a sister. Nodding, I focused on the picture of Peyton and me on the beach, posing for the camera in our bikinis with the ocean behind us.

“I love her just as much as I love Emma,” I stated.

A smirk spread across his face. “Then what happened with me? Our mothers forced us together our entire lives and yet you hate me. What gives?”

Batting my eyelashes, I smiled back. “I don’t hate you, Braden. I just think you, my brother, and Ripp have the big-head syndrome. My cousin, Brooks, is excluded from this.” Brooks was the only one out of our group that was responsible. He chose to become an FBI agent instead of a fighter. Now he was away on an undercover mission, and I had no clue when I’d see him again.

“Big-head syndrome?” Braden asked, grinning slyly. “Are you saying I have a huge dick?”

I held up a hand, cutting him off. “I can’t with you right now. I’m talking about the disease you have where you think you’re all that.”

Braden thrust his head back and laughed. “And what? You think you’re not the same way? I’ve seen all the men who want you, Reagan. It’s hard not to when all they do is stare. You enjoy the attention.” He marched over and stood in front of me, his body so achingly close I could feel the heat radiating from him. “And don’t you dare say otherwise. We both know it’d be a lie.”

I did like the attention, even more so now that I’d won my title and had millions of followers. What I craved more, though, was his attention. There was never a lack of it, but I could never get enough. I wanted more than the verbal sparring that was common between us. My phone beeped with an incoming text, so I stepped back to distance us.

Emma: Where are you? Carter just put the burgers on the grill.

I quickly texted her back.

Me: On my way.

“We have to go,” I said, looking up at Braden. “What are we going to tell Emma when she asks why you’re with me?”

Braden’s lips tilted up. “She’s marrying my cousin, Reagan, and I’m the best man. We could always say we’re trying to conserve gas.” His gaze narrowed playfully. “You make it sound like there’s something secret going on between us. Am I missing something?”

“Nope. There will never be anything between us,” I claimed. “That’s wishful thinking on your part.”

Braden stared into my eyes and then down to my lips. “Whatever you say, sunshine. You know one day, you might regret not taking me up on my offers.”

I followed him out the door and locked it while he strolled down the stairs. “I’d rather be a nun,” I shouted.

He laughed the whole way to his car. Who was I kidding? I wouldn’t last a second as a nun.

 

Author Bio:

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author L. P. Dover is a southern belle living in North Carolina with her husband and two beautiful girls. Before she began her literary journey she worked in periodontics, enjoying the wonderment of dental surgeries.

She loves to write, but she also loves to play golf, go on mountain hikes and white-water rafting, and has a passion for singing. Her two youngest fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime, usually Christmas carols.

Dover has written countless novels in several different genres, but her favorite to write is romantic suspense. However, she has found a new passion in romantic comedy, especially involving sexy golfers. Who knew the sport could be so dirty and fun to write about.

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Comments

  1. Thomas Gibson says

    July 28, 2022 at 1:47 am

    Congrats on your tour!

  2. Audrey Stewart says

    July 28, 2022 at 3:19 am

    L. P. Dover is one of my favorite authors. I love her books.

  3. Marcy Meyer says

    July 28, 2022 at 4:19 am

    I like the cover. Very sexy. Sounds like a good story.

  4. Nancy Jones says

    July 28, 2022 at 6:15 am

    Sounds like a good read.

  5. Nancy says

    July 28, 2022 at 6:47 am

    Taking the Fight by L.P. Dover is a book that readers of contemporary romance will enjoy.

  6. Cathy French says

    July 28, 2022 at 7:38 am

    This has a very attractive and sexy cover. I like the MMA being a part of this story line.

  7. xjanelx78 says

    July 28, 2022 at 9:20 am

    If you could meet your characters, what would you say to them?

  8. wendy hutton says

    July 28, 2022 at 12:20 pm

    thanks this sounds like a wonderful book

  9. Sherry says

    July 28, 2022 at 1:46 pm

    I love the cover and think the book sounds interesting.

  10. heather says

    July 28, 2022 at 2:53 pm

    This looks like a yummy read and one that I would so get in to reading.

  11. Latifa Morrisette says

    July 28, 2022 at 5:29 pm

    Sounds like a good read.

  12. Sarah L says

    July 28, 2022 at 8:03 pm

    Good book for Summer reading.
    Thanks for the contest.

  13. Bonnie says

    July 28, 2022 at 8:07 pm

    What an interesting book! Great excerpt. I’d love to read more.

  14. Tina R says

    July 29, 2022 at 10:00 am

    This sounds so good! I’m looking forward to reading it.

  15. bn100 says

    July 29, 2022 at 1:57 pm

    okay

  16. Ann Fantom says

    July 29, 2022 at 6:10 pm

    This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

  17. Barbara Montag says

    July 30, 2022 at 10:03 am

    Adult, Contemporary, Romance – love this genre.
    And everything else about this book!
    Thank you for sharing this with us.

  18. MargaretAnn Rice says

    July 30, 2022 at 1:10 pm

    I love the romance suspense / golf “genre”, and it all fits together so well.

  19. Debbi Wellenstein says

    July 30, 2022 at 1:13 pm

    I really enjoyed the excerpt. Thank you for the giveaway!

  20. Latifa Morrisette says

    July 30, 2022 at 5:29 pm

    Sounds like a good read

  21. Cindy Merrill says

    July 31, 2022 at 8:20 am

    Same plot I’ve read on another author’s site, only different names. It’s sounds good, but terribly predictable.

  22. Saundra McKenzie says

    August 1, 2022 at 6:36 pm

    Sexy cover. Sounds like a good read!

  23. Daniel M says

    August 2, 2022 at 11:16 am

    looks like a fun one

  24. Christy R. says

    August 2, 2022 at 7:22 pm

    Sexy cover. Sounds like a good book.

  25. Tara Woods says

    August 3, 2022 at 1:05 pm

    Great excerpt- I can’t wait to read more.

  26. Dreaa Drake says

    August 3, 2022 at 6:51 pm

    Love this cover sounds so good too!

  27. Antoinette M says

    August 3, 2022 at 7:48 pm

    I like the excerpt. Sounds great!

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