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I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy #2) by Julie Navickas-Review by Amanda Kimble

I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy Book 2)I Love You Today by Julie Navickas
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

I Love You Today (The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy #2) by Julie Navickas

This isn’t the first book I’ve read by the author. This is the second book in The Trading Heartbeats Trilogy. I Love You Today is a great read. It gives the hope that you can find love.

Austin is helping his ex pack up and it’s to move on with his twin brother. He isn’t thrilled about the situation, but it might just help that his ex’s roommate is a friend. Can something happen between the two of them? The quote I chose for Austin is: “Tonight is on me, Casey. You did me a huge favor. I really didn’t want to sit there with them all night.”

Casey is hurt that her best friend, co-worker, and roommate is leaving. She isn’t sure what to do now that she is leaving. She feels bad for Austin and takes him out to show him around town. She knows he feels nothing for her and it sucks. The quote I chose for Casey is: “You don’t need me. You never did. The real question is what I’m going to do without you. I hate that you’re leaving.”

Highly recommended for Contemporary Sports Romance lovers.

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STUMPED (TO LOVE A SPORTSMAN SERIES Book 2) by PAMELA Q. FERNANDES – Review by Lauren West

Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets (To Love a Sportsman, #2)Stumped: Love Behind the Wickets by Pamela Q. Fernandes
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is my first book by this author, and I loved it. Claude and Delilah had a bitter sweet sort of relationship, and all the ups and downs made you on unsure of where things would go. Delilah was sweet and loving, and truly Claudes number one fan. Claude had a sort of arrogance to him, and it feels as if he took the Delilah for granted. Their summer of love, romance, and marriage was a whirlwind. The divorce gave you a sense of tragedy. Their love felt like the seasons and you truly were not sure where things would go when they reconnected. This book is one not to be missed.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Elizabeth Sanchez

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting for Us is the first book in Bella Emy’s Love is Worth Fighting For series. It is also the first book I have read by her, but it won’t be the last. I am already looking forward to the next book in the series. I was hooked by this book from chapter 1. A friend told me how she was crying by the end of the first chapter, so I knew I had to check it out. I am so glad I did! There is something about Emy’s writing style that hooked me right from be beginning. The characters are wonderful and so relatable. The close relationships each lead has with their siblings and best friend was great. Not only did it build a well rounded story, it sets up for possible spin off stories. I know book 2 is going to be Ryker’s, but I hope Mari gets a story as well! I cant wait to see what happens there… But back to lead characters Lorenzo and Carissa- they both have been hurt in the past and are afraid to love again. But whether fate or just living in a small town- they keep running into each other and have an instant attraction. Both have been off the market for a while, and dealing with hurt, but for very different reasons. I love that Lorenzo is an ex Navy SEAL and MMA heavy weight champion, but also is a very sensitive male. I love that Emy showed real feelings and insecurities for both he and Carissa. It made me fall in love with him even more. Highly recommend this book, and look forward to reading more

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Colleen Noyes

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This was my first book by this author and I liked it. I think that the author did a great job of giving some of the backstory on each character and I thought she did a great job of introducing all of the characters. The first chapter had SO much emotion, feeling, and heartbreak that I was immediately drawn in to it, but the subsequent chapters felt like they were missing that same umf for ME, I imagine for many readers they will disagree with me and I encourage them to buy a copy and read it. I expected a little more to revolve around the MMA stuff, more fights, more details, but it seemed to just be thrown in to the middle of a love story. I appreciated that this author laid such great foundation and I think that she can really take all of these characters far with a little more depth. I fully intend to read other books by this author.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Heather Bass

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have ever read from this author and she now has a new fan. I absolutely love military romance but she also put in a single dad. I was hooked right from the first chapter. She exceeded all my expectations on my two favorite genres. This is the first book of the Love is Worth Fighting for series and wow what a great first book. It only took me a few hours to devour this amazing story.

Cassie loves her new life. She is a caring nurse. Cassie never wants to date again because her break up with her ex was way too hard. Her friends on the other hand think it’s time to date again. Cassie is told that she is going to a very known fight and she sees someone she can’t take her eyes off. She finds herself attracted to one of the fighters Lorenzo. Cassie can’t get him out of her mind and finally they meet. She is over the moon until she remembers something from her past. Will Cassie and Lorenzo be able to fight for what they want or will the past be in their way?

Review by @heatherbass
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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Katie Kearney

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy. This book definitely pulled at every heartstring I’ve got. I loved every minute of it. The characters had me hooked from beginning to end, you can’t help but root for them and feel for them. While on the shorter side as books go it’s still every bit as impactful as a longer story. I loved getting lost in the pages and I loved how easy it was to connect with the characters. The storyline pulled me in and I couldn’t put it down even for a second. It’s well written and paced nicely never feeling rushed or lacking anything. Five stars all the way and highly recommended!

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Roxsanne Lesieur

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story starts with Lorenzo by his wife’s bedside, she is in hospital and very sick, she is suffering and is in pain, but when she dies, Lorenzo is distraught, he couldn’t save her, he couldn’t protect her from the headaches and he now cannot fathom life without her and being left with his daughter and having to bring her up as a single parent is more than he can bear to think about, he cries for hours and eventually goes home to his daughter.

We next see Lorenzo five years late and he is training for his upcoming MMA title match, he has been training for this for months and is determined to win, it is a good way to channel his energy and anger over his wife’s death, he is finishing up and about to head home to relieve his brother from looking after his daughter while he was at the gym, his daughter is the light of his life and always makes him smile, no matter how his day is going, it is the same for his family as well. He is still reeling from the loss of his wife and he tears up at anything which brings him memories of her, her favourite film or song gets him everytime, remembering the way she looked, the way she smelled and the way she loved life and he struggles to see how his future will play out without her.

Next we see Carissa, she is trying not to be goaded into talking with her sister and best friend about hot men and that she should be looking for one to occupy her bed, even though she doesn’t want anything to do with men after what her ex did to her, but they won’t stop. They are looking at a flyer or an upcoming MMA match and trying to persuade Carissa to go with them, even if it is just to gawk over the hot men, especially the guy with the big muscular arms out front, whom they have nicknamed Guns! They are also trying to take her mind off her ex, so they eventually persuade her to come out with them as it is Friday night and they haven’t been out in a while, so they get ready to go to their local bar and have a few drinks together.

Unbeknownst to both Lorenzo and Carissa, they are both going to be at the same bar, Lorenzo with his brother and sister, it is where they go every other weekend when their parents look after Lorenzo’s daughter so he can have some time as a normal adult. Lorenzo’s siblings are worried about the upcoming match and the day that it is being held, it is the fifth anniversary of his wife’s death and they are also worried that he will hurt someone more than he intends to. When Carissa enters the bar with her sister and best friend, Lorenzo can’t stop glancing her way, unfortunately, his brother notices too and it starts an argument, so instead of it escalating, he decides to leave and this is when he catches Carissa’s eye and again, it is also noticed by the others she is with.

This is not going to be the last time that Lorenzo and Carissa run into each other, nor will it be the last time that they catch each other’s eyes, but because this is a romantic tale of love, heartbreak and fate, which of these things will be on the cards in the future for the pair? The only way to find out is to read along with them.

Reviewed by @roxsannel

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Chantelle Smith

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting for us is my first read from Bella Emy and after reading this read I can’t wait to see what comes of this series and what more this author will give us! I absolutely loved this second chance romance between two people who deserve the world! Lorenzo and Carissa have not had the best time over the past 5 years, but will they both be able to take a second chance and get the HEA they both very much deserve. This read pulls at your heart, it has ups and downs, romance, heartache and heartbreak, passion and chemistry that is undeniable. Another great thing with read are the secondary characters, I can’t wait to read their individual stories, as I loved them supporting the main characters in this one! Another thing to say is that reading this is various POV’s really helps you connect deeper with the characters and really understand what they are thinking and feeling! I was captivated from the first page of this read and couldn’t put it down! I highly recommend this read and look forward to reading more!

Reviewed By @tillytillzz
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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Tausha Treadway

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy. This is the first book I’ve read by this author but it won’t be my last. I loved this story. Its the story of Lorenzo who had the world by the tail. He was married to the love of his life and has a precious baby girl. When his wife is torn from his life and he’s left to raise their daughter alone he feels like his life is over. Carissa had her life all together, she had a wonderful family and a loving fiance and then he dumped her for seemingly no reason at all. Trying to pick up the pieces of her life has been hard but once she meets Lorenzo she is determined never to fall in love again. When she starts falling for Lorenzo she’s scared to death but she’s in love with him and his daughter. Will she let her heart chance getting broken again or will she lose a chance at an amazing man and daughter because she’s scared? Read Fighting For Us to find out. I can’t wait to read the second book!

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Gail Guerrero

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Gail Guerrero

Five Stars

This was a sweet and heartbreaking short read. The main character Lorenzo goes those something even I know I probably wouldn’t want to survive. The love he felt for Sylvia could be felt in the pages and words. The short time they had together. The child they brought into the world together. It all broke my heart. When she passed and he cried out I wanted to cry too. Fast forward some years Gianna is beautiful and thriving. Lorenzo not so much. Then comes along sweet luscious Clarissa. Can they both move n from their past? Can live conquer all? Will Clarissa let her knowledge of Lorenzo stop her from having the love she know she deserves? I was disappointed by why Clarissa left him. If the man has told you he hasn’t dated or slept around since losing his wife but has cooked for you and invited you into his home. Don’t you hold a special place in his heart now too? Ugh I was frustrated. Good story a good length. The author wrote and presented this very well.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Angela Shirley

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

When you had so much tragedy in your life, can you find another love.

Lorenzo had everything he ever wanted, a beautiful wife and a lovely baby girl but one day all that got ripped from him and he then had to survive with his baby girl.

Carissa thinks she has the world ahead of her until one night when her partner decides she is not enough for him, can Carissa find love again with someone else.

I loved this story, as Lorenzo has been through so much in his life and then to find love again was a lovely story to read. The chemistry between the two characters was brilliant and warm and fuzzy inside. The story is well written and evokes all sorts of emotions with you as you read the wonderful words on the page. I could not put the book down and as this was the first I have read by this author and I was not sure what to expected but this just makes me want to read more by this wonderful author.

Reviewed by Angela Shirley

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Lisa Helmick

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

This is a good story. I didn’t love it like I expected. There just seemed something off. At first I was frustrated at how long it took the two main characters to even meet or talk to each other. Then once they got together I was more invested. Then when they were near the end and discussing issues? It just seemed too rushed….the wording didn’t seem to fit with the flow of the story.

I loved that he is an MMA fighter and that’s what led me to read this book. I enjoyed his brother and sister. In fact her story I would be interested in. Gianna is cute but there was not much time spent with her and the couple.

So while it’s a good story and I really wanted to love it..I just couldn’t. Sorry.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Kerry Carr

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a wonderful love story about 2 souls who have been through their own past heartbreak but they find love again.
The author does an amazing job of writing the characters and building their stories. This book will have you crying and laughing and hoping that love will conquer all. You will be gripped from the first page and you won’t want to put the book down till the end.

Lorenzo is heartbroken. After losing his wife 5 years ago and being left to bring up their young daughter alone the last thing he is looking for is another women. He is still in love with his wife and always will be.
That is until he meets Carissa.

Carissa has also suffered heartbreak at the hands of her ex fiance. Since then she prefers to live her life through book characters where she can love and be safe from heartbreak. She has not intention of meeting someone else. That is until she meets Lorenzo.

Can they both learn to move on from their heartbreak and fight for their love?

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Katie Matthews

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

 

Fighting for Us was a wonderful read full of emotion and wonderful characters. I fell in love with Lorenzo from the very moment I started reading about him. The author did an amazing job because the emotion just poured off the pages at times and I definitely had tears in my eyes! From the very first page until the last I was hooked on what I was reading, I was completely absorbed by Lorenzo and Carissa’s story, I wanted them both to find the happiness they deserved and more!
Overall a really lovely story full of emotion and one that I would highly recommend to other readers!

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Jordan’s Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance (Tessa and Jordan #2) by T. Christensen – Review by Amanda Kimble

Jordan's Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance (Tessa and Jordan Book 2)Jordan’s Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance by T. Christensen
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Jordan’s Justice: A New Adult Sport Romance (Tessa and Jordan Book 2) by T. Christensen

Christensen is a fantastic author. Jordan’s Justice is a fantastic read and I can’t wait for more.

Tessa is a single mom and she hasn’t had contact with the father in four years. Seeing him again brings back everything she was running from. Jordis is Tessa’s life and Jordan wants to take her. The quote I chose for Tessa is: “You are only allowed to see my daughter when someone else is present, Christina, and it is only because I think she should know her grandparents, even her coldhearted, manipulative one. If I ever get even an inkling of you being anything other than a doting grandma, we will disappear so fast it will make your head spin. You wanted me to abort the granddaughter you pretend to care so much about. You will never have a say in how I raise her.”

Jordan is a huge NBA player. Becoming an ambassador to the Community Center Tessa works is one way to get under her skin. When he finds that he’s got a daughter things blow up. The quote I chose for Jordan is: “What she told me is true? You found her at the pool house door? She didn’t come to see you specifically? Did you give her the check, or did she ask for it?”

Highly recommended for Contemporary Sport Romance lovers.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Jessica Leombruno

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fighting For Us by Bella Emy is the first book in the Love is Worth Fighting For series and a first for me by this author. This fast-paced, sweet single parent romance with have you wanting more.

Lorenzo lost his wife five years ago and is now raising their daughter alone. He never thought of finding love again but the night saw those red “Luscious Lips” that’s all he could think about. Carissa has given up on men until she saw a picture of an MMA fighter that had “Guns” for days. One night Carissa’s ex was giving her a hard time and here comes Lorenzo to the recuse. That night changed everything, but the question is will they FIGHT for LOVE?

This book has a wonderful set of characters from family and friends that I can’t wait to know more about. And to answer the question YES – Love is Worth Fighting for.

Reviewed by @jbruno26
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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Tausha Treadway

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy. This is the first book I’ve read by this author but it won’t be my last. I loved this story. Its the story of Lorenzo who had the world by the tail. He was married to the love of his life and has a precious baby girl. When his wife is torn from his life and he’s left to raise their daughter alone he feels like his life is over. Carissa had her life all together, she had a wonderful family and a loving fiance and then he dumped her for seemingly no reason at all. Trying to pick up the pieces of her life has been hard but once she meets Lorenzo she is determined never to fall in love again. When she starts falling for Lorenzo she’s scared to death but she’s in love with him and his daughter. Will she let her heart chance getting broken again or will she lose a chance at an amazing man and daughter because she’s scared? Read Fighting For Us to find out. I can’t wait to read the second book!

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Kerry Baker

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting For Us by Bella Emy is the first book in the Love is Worth Fighting For series. This is a brilliant and well written book with main characters that have some fantastic chemistry. For me they made this book what it is and everything became about them.
Bella Emy is one of those authors with a strong writing style that draws you into the book and has you hooked from start to finish. This is exactly what this book is like and I loved immediately. I wanted to know how these characters would make things work and wanted them so badly to find a happy ending.
This is a well writing and amazing book and is one that I would highly recommend.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting for #1) by Bella Emy – Review by Amanda Kimble

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5/5 Stars

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1) by Bella Emy

This is the first book I’ve read by the author and I’m going to be looking for more. You get a twist of romance and heartbreak.

Carissa works at the hospital and knows ‘Guns’ from somewhere. Her sister and best friend try to get her out of the house and go drinking. At the bar she meets someone and falls in love. The quote I chose for Carissa is: “I think I should fake a headache or pretend I’m hugging the toilet from food poisoning. I should cancel.”

Lorenzo lost his wife five years ago leaving him as a single father. When his brother and sister make him go out He finds a woman who he now calls Lush. Running into her at the store and saving her from her ex makes him realize maybe she would be good for him. The quote I chose for Lorenzo is: “Wait, I’m not with her with her… you know. She’s not… We’re not—”

Highly recommended for contemporary sports romance lovers.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Angela Hayes

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

 

Fighting For Us is the first book in the Love is Worth Fighting For series by Bella Emy. This is a great second chance romance- and my heart ached for what Lorenzo went through. I was completely invested from the beginning and rooting for Lorenzo and Carissa the whole way through.
The story is beautifully woven, with plenty of emotion, steamy scenes, drama, angst, and romance. It is a short story- a novella- which makes for a very quick and easy read. But don’t worry- the story packs all the punch of a much longer book.

Thank you, Bella Emy!

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Michelle Austin

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1) by Bella Emy was a great 5 star read.
I was pulled right in and didn’t want to stop until I was done.

What Lorenzo went through broke my heart for him and his child. He has no interest in seeing anyone and is focused on raising his daughter. He has help from his parents and siblings.
Carissa is also mending a broken heart and has some pretty big walls built up.

While out with some friends Carissa and Lorenzo see each other, and they can’t stop thinking about each other. Fate steps in and these two run into each other again a couple of different times. One of the nights was a little scary for Carissa due to her ex getting handsy and aggressive but luckily Lorenzo showed up at the right time. They end up exchanging numbers and from here things get even better.

These two start to let down their walls and start dating. We get a big twist that sends Carissa running, can they get past the issue at hand and have a HEA?

Overall I really enjoyed this book. I loved all of the secondary characters. I have to say that I was a little confused at why Carissa pushed him away, but that could just be me. The connection these two had was off the charts hot, we get some steamy moments from them. The author does a great job with her writing and pulls you right in. I look forward to reading more from this series and author. 1-click and get started today.

Reviewed by @mab54615
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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Jenni Bishop

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) Bella Emy is a contemporary sports romance. OMG my heart broke and I wasn’t sure that it would recover. This beautiful story is full of emotions that take you all over the place. But it is one that you will not be able to put down until you know it all. At times I felt like I needed a little more, moments that I felt were rushed and other things I felt were missing but overall, it was an enjoyable read.
He is a fighter but it hard to keep up the fight when everything you love is taken from you. Hard to keep it together to be who you once were. Hard to fight when there is nothing you can do.
She never saw it coming. Life was good. Love was good. Until it wasn’t. The blind betrayal. The hurt. The loss. The not so obvious, but obvious signs.
The chemistry is undeniable and perhaps it is instant love, fate perhaps but having resigned to not look for love and protect one’s heart, the road to said love is not an easy thing for these two. With walls in place can they break the other down.

Reviewed by @jennadb

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Jennifer Gordon

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This contemporary sports romance with a festive feel took me on an emotional rollercoaster, I found it to be an enjoyable and engaging read. Both of the main characters have difficult and sad pasts and both are likeable characters and very realistic and relatable which made me feel invested in their story. Lorenzo is an MMA, ex-Navy SEAL, single dad who sadly lost his wife, having been left alone to raise their baby girl Lorenzo had to change his routine of late night sessions at the gym for changing his baby girls diapers all by himself. Having accepted that he would be alone bringing up his daughter he is surprised when he meets Clarissa and he suddenly realises he may find love again. Clarissa believed that love and happily ever afters only happens in books after her perfect life with a loving fiancé, wonderful family and friends and a job she adored was turned upside down when her fiancé walked out on her. After years cursing the male species everything changes when she meets Lorenzo. The couple decide that maybe love and each other is worth fighting for after all. I was hooked from start to finish with this holiday romance and loved Clarissa and Lorenzo and how their relationship developed throughout the story. The backstory of each of them was interesting and I liked reading the book from both of their point of views. Their chemistry really came across in the narrative which led to some steamy scenes. This is book one in the ‘Love is Worth Fighting For’ series and I look forward to reading future books in this series.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Angelina Frazzini

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting for Us by Bella Emy is book one of the Love is Worth Fighting For series. I could not put this book down! It was such a good read.

Carissa was happy with how her life was going. Sure she decided she wasn’t going to worry about dating anymore after the disastrous relationship with her ex. She’s content with the way things are going even if her sister and her best friend don’t agree.

Lorenzo has the only girl he needs. He’s also got help from his family so what more could he need. It’s not until he sees Carissa the first time that he even entertains the idea of having more.

Carissa and Lorenzo fight the attraction pretty hard until they finally talk to one another. They take it slow getting to know each other but pretty soon they’re both all in. It’s not until their first night together that there’s any sign of trouble. Lorenzo has no idea why Carissa booked it out of his house and he hasn’t heard from her but he knows it doesn’t feel good. Will they fight for each other or will that be the end?

I couldn’t get enough of this book. Lorenzo is everything you want for a hero/main character. He’s strong but sweet. Even though Mari wasn’t a main character, I felt for her. The author did a good job giving you enough of her story to keep you intrigued. I can’t wait to continue the series.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Rachel Moss

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting For Us by Bella Emy is the first book in the Love Is Worth Fighting For series and was a great read! I was instantly enthralled from the first chapter and couldn’t hardly put it down. This was such a well written, heartfelt story. The characters were amazing and felt so real to me, I felt like I was right there with them the whole time. This is the first book I’ve read from this author before but it won’t be my last. I can’t wait for the next installment to this series!

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Rosanna Ingram

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This story will pull you in from the beginning!

Both Lorenzo and Carissa are broken characters. Lorenzo had a wife and his beautiful baby daughter, until his wife was taken away from him and he was left as a widowed father. Carissa was engaged to the man she was planning on spending forever with. However, when her fiancé runs off, she stops believing that happily ever after actually exists. However, a night out sets them on a course that will have them questioning if love is worth fighting for.

I enjoyed both of these characters…and the secondary characters were wonderful as well. Lorenzo’s family and Carissa’s support system are awesome! Lorenzo and Carissa both have pasts that have jaded them against love and relationships…but there is something some magnetic about their chemistry that they keep getting pulled back together. They both have issues to overcome and the author does a great job of working through them. This was a pretty quick read that I devoured in one sitting.

This is one of the first books that I have read by Bella Emy…but it won’t be the last!

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Betsy Melano

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book by author Bella Emy that I’ve read. I really loved the relationship between Lorenzo and Carissa, how they were drawn together from the moment they met. Similar to most couples, the two have their ups and downs which helped me relate to them. Its great to see that both Lorenzo and Carissa have strong support, which in my experience means a lot. I really am happy that I picked up this book and found these characters to be genuine. I will definitely be looking for more books by this author!

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Piper Foster

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Lorenzo has been through a trauma losing his wife at a young age. I love know tight he is with his brother and the bond they have. Lorenzo dedication is highly amazing as well.
Rkyer is a good friend. Family ties in this book are very strong. Carissa friends are trying to get her set up with Lorenzo. There’s no romance without hiccups in the road right. Read to find out more.

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Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For Book 1) by Bella Emy – Review by Karyn Taylor

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting For Us is the first book in the Love Is Worth Fighting For series by Bella Emy. It is a really great contemporary romance by an author that was new to me. I’m being braver and trying out a lot of new authors and I’m so glad as I’ve found lots of exciting authors out there, including Bella Emy.
The author had me in floods of tears from the very beginning as Lorenzo loses his beloved wife. I was heartbroken for him and his baby daughter. Lorenzo is a character that I fell in love with from this very first chapter and I went through every emotion with him: his despair at losing his wife, his angst at having feelings for Carissa and not wanting to sully his wife’s memory.
Carissa is another wonderful character. She’s had a tough time and I just knew that she and Lorenzo would be perfect for one another. I adored reading their story as it had so much emotion throughout. I enjoyed how they originally got together, continually randomly bumping into one another and both being unable to get the other out of their minds. The author does a great job of building their relationship up and keeps the reader engaged with the story.
I really loved this book and would definitely recommend it to others.

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Fighting for us (Love is worth fighting for book 1) by Bella Emy – Reviewed by Laura-Jane Minnie

Fighting for Us (Love is Worth Fighting For #1)Fighting for Us by Bella Emy
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Fighting for us is the first book in this series, and I can’t wait to read more of them. This is a great second chance christmas romance. Lorenzo and Carissa both have painful pasts, it breaks your heart but can they move past everything and get their happily ever after together. I was routing for these two from the start, they deserve to be happy and have a great Christmas together. It is well written and I could not put it down

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