Caging Grace is a story of a young woman who has so much on net own shoulders. Grace is weighed down heavily by tragedy and supporting her family. Grace has been forced to grow up due to poverty, mental illness in her family, and the loss of a parent. Ultimately as the reader you are intrigued by this tragic story and root for Grace the whole way through. This story hits close to home for anyone who has witnessed how tragedy can attempt to destroy a life, and will give you hope to find strength within yourself and keep pushing on. This book was a really great read with great character development.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Ashley Phillipshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngAshley Phillips2022-06-09 07:31:032022-06-09 07:31:03Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Ashley McMillon
I went into this book thinking I knew what would happen, and boy was I wrong. This is not your typical romance. It is a book about hardship, determination, and learning how to love yourself. Grace is a character that you quickly connect with and immediately want to see her life improve. She is someone who doesn’t let adversity hold her back and she is determined to do whatever it takes to provide for her sick mother and younger sister.
I am not a UFC fan and know very little about the sport, but you don’t have to know anything to appreciate this story. Grace struggles with choosing to fight for more than just survival, and the reasons behind her feelings are absolutely heartbreaking. The way her story unfolds is well crafted. You are never just told what happened – you see the pieces of it through flashbacks, conversations with other characters, and her internal dialogue, and start to get a picture, and then when you finally see the whole picture, I cried for 14 year old Grace.
The supporting cast of characters are wonderful. Carl and Mason are in the background, but their support is what has gotten Grace through. Alasdiar took me by surprise. You think you know who he is and what role he will play in the story, and he became one of my favourite people. Johnny has his own trauma that he is dealing with, and while we don’t know much about his story, what we do know made my heart hurt for him. When he took down Zach for being disrespectful I wanted to cheer! There are multiple people who could be love interests, and all of them have reasons they could be good, or not good, but my reverse-harem-loving self wants her to have all of them LOL! I am looking forward to the next book in the series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Katrinahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKatrina2022-06-08 07:40:422022-06-08 07:40:42Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Katrina Evanochko
What a phenomenal read! Once I started I couldn’t put this one down. Grace is such an amazing person and I loved every part of her journey. She is a fighter in both senses of the word. I couldn’t get enough and I was sad when it was over. I highly recommend this book!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Whitney Morrisonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWhitney Morrison2022-06-07 07:36:482022-06-07 07:36:48Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Whitney Morrison
Fantastic. Amazing. Thrilling. Heart Wrenching. Sucks you in and won’t let you go.
Grace has lived in poverty her entire life. She learned to fight for everything in her life since she was young. Grace figured out that she also had to fight for her family’s survival in every way. That presents itself as occasional underground MMA fights. Grace gets the chance of a lifetime to become a brand ambassador for a new fitness apparel company. If she takes this job, they will pay her more than she could possibly imagine and give her the opportunity to fight professionally. Once Grace takes the job and slowly starts opening to others, she builds a family of friends.
If you can read this and not be caught up in the action, not cringe and flinch when the author describes the fighter’s injuries, no root for Grace during every fight, not feel pride when Dar stands on his own two feet, not hope for more for Grace, and having you buying the others in the series, YOU should not call yourself a bookworm! This book is one of the best I have read this year. LOVED IT!!!!!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00M Policicchiohttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngM Policicchio2022-06-07 07:36:122022-06-07 07:36:12Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by M Policicchio
This book was beautifully written! I always enjoy books with strong female leads, and this story was no exception to that. Grace’s strength, tenacity, and strong familial bonds – both chosen and blood – were illustrated wonderfully in every bit of her journey. I adore that she holds herself to high standards and isn’t afraid of hard work; I truly just adore everything about her as a character and wish I could meet her. I also really enjoyed the way the story is told, truly showing her, in every facet of herself. The way that Dar, Johnny, Mason, and Carl rally around her is just amazing. If I could change anything about this story, I absolutely wouldn’t. The emphasis she places on choosing herself for the first time after spending her entire life as a caretaker is just perfect; she says it best when she says that she couldn’t be someone else’s half when she’s never even been whole. So, if you’re looking for a strong female lead that never quits, who has a strong moral code, so much compassion, and the kahones to take the world by storm, this is definitely a story you shouldn’t miss!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jo Frizzellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJo Frizzell2022-06-07 07:35:082022-06-07 07:35:08Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Jo Frizzell
I’m not a sports person. Never have been, never will be. But let me tell you- this author has COMPLETELY made me a fan of cagefighting. This book is phenomenal! It does go off to a slower start, with a lot of flashbacks to give history to the character and to build the series, but when the rising action starts, it’s so hard to put down! I loved the way the author created the dynamics between the characters, and I honestly can’t wait to read the novella, or to read the next book. Absolute 100/10.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lucy Machardhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLucy Machard2022-06-07 07:34:442022-06-07 07:34:44Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Lucy Machard
What a lovely read, Grace is a young girl when her father dies in the underground fight ring, leaving her to care for her mother and younger sister, and how do you do that when you are from the less affluent area of the city? You do what you know, you fight. The story follows Grace as she comes of age and moves up the ranks of the underground fighting. Juggling caring for her family, a job and her own memories. Spotted by an up and coming company she moves into the UFC. We watch the characters evolve and her group of supporters and those who care for her grow, how she affects their lives. Touches on themes of mental illness, desperation and shows those that you choose as family are not always blood. Really well written, making you feel as though you are one of the team. An author that I cannot wait to read the next book from.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tracy Ghttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTracy G2022-06-06 07:48:142022-06-06 07:48:14Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh
A great read about a woman who is determined to make it. Working three jobs to provide for her mother and sister and she still struggles. One of those jobs is fighting in the ring. On a lucky break, she gets noticed which gives her an opportunity to better her family’s life. We are down in the trenches with her rooting for her to win. The author created a character that is admirable and strong. It was a great read with an inspiring theme.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Tina Vegahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngTina Vega2022-06-06 07:47:452022-06-06 07:47:45Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Tina Vega
This is a new author to me and a semi new genre about a UFC fighter. I admit I wasn’t so sure but boy am I glad I took the time to read it!
Grace a sensitive yet incredibly strong young woman has been dealt a terrible hand in life, starting by being jumped as a young girl going to the store for her dad. Her trials continue raising her sister but thanks to lessons from her father she is more than capable of taking care of herself and her sister.
When an opportunity to move up from underground fighter to the UFC emerges she jumps at the chance to provide for herself and her sister. This story explores Grace’s strength, resilience, and a little humor and romance. The characters are very well developed, realistic; and I can’t wait for the subsequent stories to come!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Melissahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMelissa2022-06-06 07:47:082022-06-06 07:47:08Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Melissa Saxton
This book was amazing. I was hooked from the very beginning. This is my first book by this author and I was thoroughly entertained. I love how it goes between time frames. I felt a connection with the main character. I highly recommend this book.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jerricka Brownhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJerricka Brown2022-06-06 07:46:402022-06-06 07:46:40Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Jerricka Brown
What a wonderful story filled with amazing characters! I really got pulled in to Grace’s life. She is an inspiring character. I felt, wished and hoped for her. We meet her at her almost lowest and watch in awe as her dreams become reality. Sure there are humps and bumps along the way but they only endear her to me more.
Her friends and family are all great secondary characters! As with Grace we learn about them along the way. I liked the camaraderie between a lot of them. It is tough times but I still saw myself smiling at them all.
Overall I enjoyed this book. Just about everything about it made me happy. This is a new author for me and she did an excellent job creating this world and characters.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lisa Helmickhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLisa Helmick2022-06-06 07:46:122022-06-06 07:46:12Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Lisa Helmick
This is a fantastic work of Women’s Fiction that had me hooked (no pun intended) from the very beginning. It was also my first time reading any work by this author and I can definitely say that I will be reading more, especially more of this series. Grace is just one of those fantastic characters that swallow you up whole and has you totally invested in their story. I absolutely loved her whole outlook on life. She’s given up everything in life to provide for her sick mother and to bring up her sister. I love the relationships she has with the significant men in her life, Johnny her trainer and Alasdair, another fighter at her gym that she’s friends with. Both are really amazing guys but I know which one I’d like Grace to have a romantic relationship with if that’s in the cards for her. I won’t say who but allow you to make up your own mind. This is an excellent book and I’d definitely recommend it to others.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2022-06-04 15:00:122022-06-04 15:00:12Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Karyn Taylor
This is a good story. I love stories with a happy ending. When the main couple can ride off into the sunset after defeating whatever demons they needed to. That’s my usual happily ever after. Grace is the main character in this story and even though the ending is a little different than my usual, Grace does eventually ride off into the sunset.
Dealing with your past and even your current demons is a tough thing to do. Finding a safe outlet for your anger, fear and even confusion, is healthy. Grace was able to find that outlet in the underground fighting ring where her father use to fight. The ring is where Grace finds peace even though it went against what she thought her parents wanted for her. Grace finds it hard to live up to some self-perceived expectations.
This story was my first by this author and I am glad there is going to be more. I want to know what happens to the other people in Grace’s life. Recommend this story.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Shannon Fowlerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngShannon Fowler2022-06-04 07:19:052022-06-04 07:19:05Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Shannon Fowler
This author was amazing and told a hell of a story. Grace proved to be a strong and resilient woman who’s success was well earned. She loved her family, loved MMA, and she proved she could conquer the world. She did so much to overcome the way she grew up and her mom and sister were very much her world, and when she got her MMA trainers in her life they become family as well. This is a story for everyone to read and relate to about following dreams and becoming the best they can be.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Laurenhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLauren2022-06-04 07:18:492022-06-04 07:18:49Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Lauren West
Such a captivating tale. The characters and plot are so well developed and you won’t find plot holes in this story. This is a keep you on the edge of your seat, death grip on the book, can’t put it down until it’s over type of book. It’s not really action based but more reflective and pensive. I really enjoyed how well the emotions were portrayed in this story. Every ounce of guilt, futility, joy, and development of self really made this book what it is. I am interested to see what book two will hold.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dahniellehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDahnielle2022-06-04 07:18:242022-06-04 07:18:24Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Dahnielle Hibbert
This is the first book I have read by this author, and I can promise you it will not be the last. Caging Grace was so amazing. The characters are all their own form of broken. Seeing how they have survived and how they are moving forward in their lives was a true pleasure. Grace is so strong yet so lost in a lot of ways. The journey she is on is enough to send most people running for the hills or at least looking for the easy way out. For Grace that is not an option. I love this story so much and can’t wait to read the next book in this series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Michelle Collierhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngMichelle Collier2022-06-03 07:36:512022-06-03 07:36:51Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Michelle Collier
Loved reading this tale about Grace, a young woman who learned to fight as a means for survival, and then fighting in an underground circuit as a way to make money to help support her mother and sister after her father dies. The struggle of facing starvation and threat of losing her family due to her mother’s schizophrenia and their impoverished living conditions is all Grace can focus on in her small little world in the Bronx. But, when she gets offered a deal to fight legitimately while representing a freshly launched athletic clothing brand, it affords her an opportunity to finally think beyond how she’s going to pay for medications and care for her mother and when her next meal will be. Weighed by promises and ghosts from the past, Grace has to figure out how to overcome her emotions and fears and decide if fighting professionally is something she wants. With a cast full of colorful and diverse characters, the author did a great job weaving a story about overcoming hardships, facing fears, finding yourself, healing from the past, dedication and perseverance, and building community with those around you. I’m excited to read the next book in the series!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Wendy Waryhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngWendy Wary2022-06-02 07:16:282022-06-02 07:16:28Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Wendy Wary
What a story about determination and the ability to rise above. Grace is one of those characters that you can’t seem to help but root for. There is something about her that has you connecting instantly. I enjoyed the fact that we got to see a bit of her history and how everything started. The story was engaging. There were a few times I wished it had a bit more pace but I still found myself enjoying what was going on and wanting to know how things might end. The overall storyline was well written and showed some great development. This was a great book that is definitely worth reading.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kerry Bakerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKerry Baker2022-06-01 07:38:472022-06-01 07:38:47Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Kerry Baker
Wow! A new favorite for me! This was a wonderful read and story about a girl literally fighting her way through life.
The author does an amazing job crafting this story and building tension through her storytelling. The cast of characters, especially Grace, is well-developed and “real” enhancing the story and the readers connection.
Grace carries the world on her back and we follow her story of life’s trials, opportunities, and successes. She is a character you root for and will keep you turning the pages!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jessica Condrahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJessica Condra2022-06-01 07:38:302022-06-01 07:38:30Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Jess Engel
Our main protagonist Grace has had to grow in very poor conditions all her live. She had to survive the streets, the mental tole of growing up at a young age and taking responsibility for her ill mother and younger sister. For as long as she’s been alive, she’s known struggle and poverty. She found strength in these conditions through learning how to fight at a gym that her father introduced her too. This is a great story that show cases how hard-work, perseverance, and believing can help a person change their circumstances. I highly recommend this read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Emily Beehlerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngEmily Beehler2022-06-01 07:38:072022-06-01 07:38:07Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Emily Beehler
Definitely not what I was expecting but was hooked from the very beginning! You can tell from the start that Grace has been through a lot in her life but that she hasn’t let it stop her from taking care of those that matter most to her. Her journey to becoming an UFC fighter is inspirational, I love how no matter what is thrown her way she is able to work through it and come out stronger on the other side. The connections she made with people she has met on her journey show that she is loyal to a fault, which becomes an issue for her at times throughout the book but made her that much more admirable. I’m excited to see what comes next in the series, and plan to read it soon!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Kayla Kearneyhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKayla Kearney2022-05-31 07:44:452022-05-31 07:44:45Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Kayla Kearney
One of my favorite sports is MMA Fighting and this story seemed very surreal of the struggles to make it into the UFC. Not only was this story about a MMA Fighter trying to make it the main character is a female and I LOVED every bit of this book. Grace is all about trying to make ends meat to help her mother who has medical issues and her younger sister. She struggles, she is a fighter, she is strong and I totally admired Grace throughout the entire book. When chance opporunity comes knocking at the possibility of making into the UFC….Grace and her team work so hard and I totally admire her strength and determination to make it. She is like water……
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Lorralei Hoernerhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngLorralei Hoerner2022-05-31 07:35:502022-05-31 07:35:50Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Lorralei Hoerner
This is the 2nd book in a series of standalone contemporary romance novels. I had not read the first book and didn’t feel that I was missing any necessary information. It was also my first time reading this author’s work and I was pleasantly surprised by how my I enjoyed this book. I do love the ‘brother’s best friend’ trope and this book is a great example of this. Kendall has always had a massive crush on her brother’s best friend Pete. When Kendall has to visit their city for work, she stays at Pete’s house as her brother is away that week. So while the cats away the mice certainly do play. The chemistry is off the charts hot and when they get together it’s hot and steamy. I loved both Pete and Kendall. I also really liked Kendall’s brother Ryan too. This author has a knack for writing really great characters that are relatable and that you get invested in. Like many romances set in the sports world, there is a great camaraderie among the players, and this is something I really enjoy reading. Again, this author does a great job here. I loved reading the banter and the ribbing that they give each other, yet they always have each other’s backs. This is a really great romance novel that I would recommend to other readers.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Karyn Taylorhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngKaryn Taylor2022-05-28 07:51:422022-05-28 07:51:42Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Karyn Taylor
An enjoyable and engaging sports romance which was a real page turner. Kendall has been in love with her brother’s friend forever, but he’s always seen her as his friends annoying sister. However, things change when professional baseball player, Pete Saunders, agrees to let Kendall stay with him while she’s in town. Although Pete is known as a bit of a player, he’s never broken the ‘bro-code’ before, “Rule number 1- don’t touch your friend/teammate’s sister. Rule number 2- see rule number 1”, but Kendall is way to tempting for him. Kendall and Pete start a relationship behind her brothers back, but Pete only does casual and he doesn’t believe in true love, so have they even got a future. I liked Kendall and Pete as they were likeable and relatable characters, and their chemistry really sizzled off the page. I also enjoyed how their relationship developed throughout the story. The storyline was fairly fast paced and the out-of-bounds relationship theme kept me happily turning the pages.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Jennifer Gordonhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJennifer Gordon2022-05-28 07:51:272022-05-28 07:51:27Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Jennifer Gordon
I’m a sucker for these types of books. Everything to Me definitely fit the bill. The author pulls you in with the untouchable storyline that develops into so much more. Pete, a kid from the wrong side of the tracks, is now a professional baseball player. He has everything he ever dreamed of. Well almost everything. When his best friend’s little sister shows up at his door on a business trip, he’s reminded of just that. One problem is that she’s off limits. Her brother Ryan would never approve of some like him to date her. Kendall thought she could have a fling with her childhood crush to get him out of her system. That was her plan when she called Pete for a place to stay. Unfortunately it takes some convincing due to his close relationship with her brother. Never did she imagine she would struggle to stick to the terms. Or to fall even harder for him. The author weaves a tension induced web around them that is about to go up in flames. How does Pete feel about all this? Will Kendall and Pete move forward? The biggest elephant throughout, does Ryan find out? It’s a sweet story I was sucked right into, and I think you will be too!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Beverly Place-Finniehttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngBeverly Place-Finnie2022-05-28 07:51:102022-05-28 07:51:10Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Beverly Finnie
I really enjoyed this romantic read and didn’t realize it was book 2 so it can be read as a stand alone! I love Kendall’s confidence and energy. The conversations flow so easy between her and Pete. This is one of those stories that flows really well and you don’t want it to end. I’ll definitely be reading more by this author because I really enjoyed their writing style. I’m a sucker for a sweet romance and this was a great one to read!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Carlahttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngCarla2022-05-28 07:49:242022-05-28 07:49:24Everything to Me ( Playing for Keeps Book 2 ) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Carla Clemmons
Everything to Me is a book about Kendall, a successful marketing associate who is in love with her brother’s best-friend, Pete, a professional baseball player. Kendall had a crush on Pete since she was a teenager, but he has never seen her that way. She tries to push her luck though when invited to stay with him while she is on a work trip in his hometown. Very quickly the two of them have chemistry, but Pete is nervous about this chemistry because he knows his best friend would kill him for sleeping with his sister. However, how can anyone resist a beautiful, intelligent, and cunning woman like Kendall – she basically persuades him a secret fling is a good idea. Is a secret fling ever a good idea, especially when feelings were already there? Will he have those same feelings for her? If he does, will his past allow him to enjoy those feelings? Is she worth losing his best-friend over?
I just loved this book for so many reasons. One, this is one of my favorite tropes – brother’s best-friend, plus it was a quick read. Two, the characters are so loveable. The banter and playfulness between them is authentic. Also, I am not a girl who really enjoys a slow-burn – well, this was far from it. Within the first chapter, shit is laid out on the table and we are moving!!! The chemistry between Kendall and Pete is amazing! I would love to read more of this author’s work!!
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dr. Anya Schultzhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDr. Anya Schultz2022-05-27 07:43:012022-05-27 07:43:01Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Dr. Anya Schultz
This is book 2 of the series but can be read as a standalone. The characters Pete an Kendell were so fun, witty an provided steamy details in the bedroom! All the while hiding it from her brother Ryan. That always makes it that much more fun but dangerous. What happens when he finds out? Must read to find out…
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Dawn Mitchellhttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngDawn Mitchell2022-05-27 07:42:432022-05-27 07:42:43Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Dawn Mitchell
This fantastic author presents us with wonderful, strong heartfelt characters, a fun storyline and enough steam at the right moments to keep you completely hooked from start to finish. What a great book! I loved the characters Pete and Kendall and going along with them every step of the way through this fun and at times emotional story. Their chemistry was absolutely off the charts! I am definitely going back and reading book one while I excitedly anticipate more from this awesome series.
https://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.png00Juleshttps://itsybitsybookbits.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/IBBB_2020_logo_sq.pngJules2022-05-27 07:42:272022-05-27 07:42:27Everything to Me ( Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Jules Herbert
This was a really enjoyable read and was such more than I expected. The author does an amazing job with the character Grace. She is strong willed and very determined. She also keep her emotions in check. She is always the strong one and since her fathers passing it has been down to her to support her family.
The reader reads and feels the struggles Grace goes through as she battles to keep her family alive and ensure their survival while dealing with the knowledge that she is going against her father’s wishes by fighting.
We follow her from illegal underground fights to earn money for her family to survive to becoming a UFC fighter. Along the way she will meet people who will allow her to feel like part of a family which she desperately needs. Grace is a very strong, determined woman who comes over all the odds to achieve her goal of supporting her family.
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