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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Katie Matthews

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Well this story was not what I expected at all – Grace is probably hands down one of the best female leads I’ve read about in a story for a very long time, she was just amazing to read about. Her inner strength as well as her physical made her such a unique character, I’ve never read anything like this book before and apart being really well written is one of the reasons for the 5 stars, It was so incredibly refreshing to read something different. Apart from Grace who I just loved there was also a few secondary characters who were just as wonderful to read about and I loved the connection that they all had with each other. I am very excited to read more from this author and series in the future and would definitely recommend this 5 star read to other readers!

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Julie Johnson

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This is actually 4.5 stars!! I never thought I’d enjoy a book about a MMA fighter but I wanted to expand my reading genres so I reached out for this one. I’m so glad that I did!

Grace is a 20 year old underground fighter. She’s been fighting her whole life. Her parents are illegal immigrants to the US and her mother has schizophrenia. When she was much younger, Grace’s dad died. It’s not initially known the details but plays a role in Grace’s thoughts about fighting. Grace is left to defend her younger sister and mother. Having to hold down 3 jobs just to support them, Grace really has no time to herself and has never done anything for herself.

When a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity comes around, Grace can’t refuse it. She knows what this could mean for her family…good or bad. She’s a fighter and she’d bound to prove it!

There are elements of romance in this novel but nothing that screams romance novel. It’s all very subtle and I found myself rooting for a certain someone. I would love to read more about Dar, Mason, and Lizzy’s characters and I hope they will get books of their own!!

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Lyndsey Fairley

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

One of my guilty pleasure tropes is best friends siblings, and add in sports and I will read with no breaks and be a happy bookworm.
I loved these two, they just meshed. And I liked their friends too! Kept me hooked from start to finish.

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Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser reviewed by Tabitha Montero

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kendall is in the city for work and her brother sets her up to stay with his friend Pete while she’s in town, whom she’s had a crush on forever. Pete is a pro baseball player not expecting anything but the awkward little sister coming to stay. Now, he wants nothing more than to break bro code and jump into bed with this sexy, smart and confident woman in his house. They agree to a casual fling while in town but both quickly realize they want more don’t won’t admit it to themselves or the other.
Very steamy read with a good story line.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Tracy Greenhalgh

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

What an amazing fast paced sports style romance, throw in an out of bounds relationship (brothers best friend) and it brings a twist to the story. I found this an engrossing and relatively quick read (this means I did have a book hangover the day after starting it, as it is hard to put down).
We follow Kendall and her teenage crush Pete who is also her brothers’ best friend and team mate. Can she work her feelings out of her system whilst staying with him? Can Pete manage to keep his emotions out of the mix and continue to have a close working relationship with Kendalls’ brother Ryan.
Kendall follows her feelings and after her job has finished she moves home, but has not manged to get Pete out of her system.
We follow their relationship as it builds and blossoms until her brother finds out.
Fast paced and the characters grow into likeable images and you just wish them a happy ever after.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Skylar Daniels

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This would have to be one of my favorite books at the moment! Sadly, I was not able to read the first book in the series but I’m So Thankful that I was able to read this book without having to read the first one. It’s a standalone. It’s a smart and sexy best friend sister sports romance. She (Kendall Graves) is off-limits, but this pro-baller (Pete Saunders) has never been one to follow rules. Kendall has always been in love with her brother’s friend for as long as she can remember. She has always just been his buddy’s annoying little sister. Until here recently. When a professional baseball player agrees to let her stay with him while she’s in town, it never occurred to him she’d tempt him to break bro-code. Rule number 1- don’t touch your friend/teammate’s sister. Rule number 2- see rule number 1. I highly recommend this book to anyone love loves reading sports romance. I’m excited to see what the author has instore in the coming future.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Wendy Rennewanz

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

EVERYTHING TO ME
Lauren Fraser

Wow!!! I really liked this book, I wasn’t sure because it’s book 2 in a series but said could be read as a stand-alone and that is exactly what I did. I love how the author did waste anytime jumping into the steamy stuff! I just Love Kendall and Pete! If you like a steamy romance I would definitely recommend this book! I had a hard time putting this down! This is the first time I have read anything by Lauren Fraser but it won’t be my last!

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Lisa Helmick

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I LOVED this story! It is a smart and sexy best friend sister sports romance! Those are two of my favorite tropes meshed together into one amazing story! The characters are written very well. They made me laugh and feel for them. My favorite character is Kendall. She is so strong and I loved her standing up for herself as she goes for what she wants.

Secondary characters are wonderful! While I enjoyed Kendalls girlfriends Mooch is the one who brought a smile to my face. Nothing special he did but the way that everyone reacted to Pete’s relationship with him.

Overall this is one of my favorites this year! I laughed, smiled and chuckled while reading this. I couldn’t decide whether to read faster to find out what happens or slower to never let it end.

I look forward to more!

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Rayne East

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Quick fun read
This is a sports based, best friend’s little sister romance book. It was a quick read for me. It had a decent base of a story but seemed to lose traction a bit towards the middle and then took off again. The attraction at times didn’t sizzle as much as I thought it could. (I do enjoy a bit of steam in my books). Kendall and Pete are a great couple and I really loved the dual POV. Overall a good read for a lazy afternoon.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by M Policicchio

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holy cow!! This book is non-stop fun and steam. Loved every word and second of it!!

Kendall goes to spend the week with her brother’s best friend, Pete, whom she has had a crush on since she was 12. Now she is all grown up, he notices. Kendall is willing to try a casual hook up just to have a chance to be with Pete. Pete and Kendall agree. Soon, Pete is catching more than line drives. The shadows of each’s past haunt the possibility of this new relationship. Can they each find a way to balance their baggage and dreams for the future?

This was my first experience with this series and author. I am now a fan for keeps.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Edie Kelleher

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

A short and fun romance read! I love best friends sibling romances and I thought the author did a great job on this one. I enjoyed the different POV, and felt that the main characters had great chemistry. It can be read as a stand alone, but I would definitely recommend reading the first book in the series also.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Carlie Del Gallo

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I am always a sucker for a good sports romance novel as that is the types of romance novels that I am always reading and finding myself enjoying, so when I heard about this book, I knew that I had to read it!! This book was a great one that I read in two days and could not stop thinking about it. The story revolves around Kendall who has been in love with her brother’s best friend, Pete, for as long as she can remember. She has to come to town to do some business for her job and convinces him to let her stay with him and have a no strings attached week together. Reading this book, I was on the edge of my seat as I had no idea which way this would end as Kendall and Pete are both strong willed individuals that don’t particularly like change. I fell in love with this book, and I cannot wait to reread it over and over again as well as read more books by this author!

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Angela Hayes

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 3 of 5 stars

 

3 Stars

 

Everything to Me is the second book in the Playing for Keeps series by Lauren Fraser. It is a sports romance with a brother’s bestfriend element, finding love unexpectedly, multiple POV’s, drama, and chemistry.
Going into this book, I didn’t realise that this was the second book in the series, and even though it could be read as a standalone, I can’t help but wonder about what happened in the first instalment, and maybe if I had read that first, then I might have enjoyed this story even more as there were a few instances where I felt like I was slightly missing something.
I did like the premise of the story, but feel like it just missed the mark or me. I also feel that it could have been even better if it had more sizzle, a steamier story, especially considering what the story is supposed to be about.
Maybe it’s just me and I was having an off reading day when I read this- so I will probably go back and read it again in a few weeks just to see if I feel the same way.

Thank you, Lauren Fraser.

 

Reviewed by @angelahayes

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Ember Daley

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book was good. My first book from this author, not disappointed… different from what I’d normally read, but again, not disappointed. Grace is a great character and I appreciate the time put into her growth. Would follow along if it became a series.

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Dawn Daughenbaugh

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

5 Stars
Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane

Caging Grace is the first book in the Grace series and is a wonderfully written story about determination and struggle. This is a heart-warming story that will take you on quite the emotional rollercoaster ride. I had moments where I had tears in my eyes and my heart hurt for Grace. She’s tougher than even she realizes. This is a fairly new author to me and I definitely plan to check out what other books they have written. I will say this book is nothing what I expected but was so much more. This is exactly what I needed and didn’t realize. Get ready to be taken on quite the ride as Grace fights her way to the top. Grace hasn’t had it easy she’s a fighter in everything she does and stands for. She’s strong yet very vulnerable and complete badass at the same time. I don’t want to give to much away . I highly recommend reading this book to find out what happens next. Will Grace make it to the top? I look forward to reading more from this Author.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Michelle Mulvey

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

A story about 2 adults who have known eachother for the last 10+ years. Kendall is not only the little sister of Pete’s best friend / teammate but now she is all grown up and beautiful. Kendall has had a crush on Pete for as long as she could remember and now that she is visiting another office and her brother will be out of the state, she is staying at Pete’s house and her first order of business is seduce her long time crush. She is not shy about it and spends a few days trying to convince Pete why they shouldn’t take advantage of this time and have a fling which will be over and done with before you know it.
Kendall and Pete have an amazing few days together but, before you know it, she is on her way back home. Unfortunately, she can’t seem to forget about the time she spent with Pete and the same goes for Pete but, his friendship with his best friend isn’t something he’s willing to lose. What will happen when they all get together and see eachother. When Pete sees Kendall wearing none other then a Saunder’s jersey, he knows he needs to spend one more night with her. Seeing his number on her does something to him. Will
He be willing to fight for what he wants or will he walk away and regret losing the one he loves ? Loved this book!

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Heather Bass

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the first book I have read from this author and she has a new fan.This is the second book from the Playing For Keeps series. This book can be read as a stand alone but there are previous characters in this story as well. I love a good sports romance but this story exceeded my expectations. These characters will draw you in right from the beginning. This book was so addictive I read it in only a day. I can’t wait to see who she will write about next.

Kendall Graves has had a crush on her big brother’s best friend ever since she was a teenager. She thinks he is so beautiful and now he is a famous ball player. Kendall is so excited when she finds out she is going to stay with Pete for a week. She wants to see if there is something that she knows she feels. Kendall and Pete form an agreement about having some fun for the week but will it turn into more?

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Angela Shirley

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Kendall has fantasied over her brother’s best friend for years, as a awkward teenager who was always in the middle of them she only dare to look from a far, but now grown up she has an opportunity to put that attraction to the test.

Pete’s best friend has asked him if he minds putting up Kendall while she is working in the city, when Pete agrees he is unaware that Kendall has turned into a sexy, smart woman who knows what she wants. So, when she puts a proposal on the table will he give in and break the “Bro-code” rules or will a little bit of fun with no strings fly under the radar.

Although as both get to know each other as adults’ feelings start clouding the fun and can both just walk away when the week is over.

This is the first book I have read by this author, and I thoroughly enjoyed the light-hearted, easy read story. The two main characters are well suited to each other and the way they interact is refreshing and just heart-warming. I liked how the story builds along the way and the dilemmas both have when realise the feelings are deeper than they both initially thought. It is great that this is part of the series and hope we get to see them in the next book.

I can’t wait to read the book in this series.

Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Kassandra Anderson

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I couldn’t get enough of this book! I devoured every page! I love that it wasn’t a story centred around finding love, but on personal struggles and growth Grace goes through. It was inspiring to read. It’s one of my new favourite books!

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Angelina Frazzini

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

This book is book one of a series. It’s also the first book I’ve read by this author but I have to say I enjoyed it!

Grace is a fighter, in more than one sense of the word. Grace is determined and she’s doing everything she can for her family. Grace is fierce and independent and when she gets the chance to go pro she puts everything she has in it. Grace has to do everything she can to take care of her family. This story is about life and everything that comes with that.

I really enjoyed this story. I couldn’t get enough of it. I also liked that Grace, as the main character, is a fighter. You don’t see enough strong women doing something that is typically male dominated. I couldn’t put this down and can’t wait to see where the series goes next.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Tausha Treadway

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser. I am loving this series! It can be read as a standalone but I prefer to read them in order. Its the story of Kendall who goes to stay at her brothers best friend’s (Pete) house for a week while she is in town. Kendall has also had a crush on Pete since she was 12. Pete has always been a good friend because he won’t break bro code. Kendall is very much in charge and she plans to proposition Pete. She thinks she can sleep with him and get him out of her system. Pete is a real heartbreaker and wouldn’t hurt a fly especially his best friend. He is always willing to help everyone out when they need it. They are both super good people but will Pete break bro code and go for Kendall or will he continue to deny Kendall her fantasies. The chemistry is strong between these two and its such a good read!

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Stephanie Robb

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Everything To Me by Lauren Fraser is the second book in the playing for keeps series, a best friends sister sports romance. This book can be read as a stand alone as I did.
Kendall has been in love with her brothers best friend Pete for as long as she can remember but sadly he does not reciprocate her feelings.
I love a woman who knows what she wants as isn’t too shy to make that clear. This book was full of laughter and love, what more could a reader want ? Ohh yes, sex, steam and chemistry.
Highly recommended!!

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2) by Lauren Fraser – Review by Barbara Bohls

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is the second book in the series but can be read as a stand alone. That is what I did. This book has tons of steam and is a very quick easy read. I got sucked into story right away with how the female lead (Kendall) behaves. She is upfront with all the feelings. The book gives a back story so you can see the growth. I love that Kendall isn’t a push over or a needy female that can tend to happen in some sport romance books. The leading male (Pete) is a perfect example of your typical boy next door. He is kind and follows the bro code of not dating your best friends sister. This book was fast paced and I wish there was a little bit more to the romance of them falling together. I loved that the characters were able to grow throughout the story. The journey that they take feels genuine just a little lacking in verbiage. It really is an amazing book and a very simple read. I feel like I am just being picky with wanting more romance between the two of them. The steam is there and it is a “fan yourself kind of heat.” I do recommend this book for a quick little beach read, I mean if you’re already red from the sun – no one is gonna notice the lush you get while reading some of the scenes in this book.
Reviewed by @bbohls

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Tori Mitton

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This story takes you from the past to the present with Grace. You start out with Grace as a small child, who is taking care of her sick ma, and her sister. When she gets jumped going to the store for her dad. All of a sudden this potential of a young fighter comes through. She never let go of the money her dad handed her that day. Dad takes her to this gym, where she meets her mentor, Carl. Along with Mason& Alasdair. They start as a team, and Grace makes them into her family. She gets offered a job as a UFC fighter, and she JUMPS at the opportunity. This book is so well written, you wont be able to put it down. You can really connect to Grace through all her trials in her life. I cannot wait for Johnny’s book.

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Michelle Austin

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a great 5 star read.
My emotions were all over the place with this read. Grace is a hard worker trying to pay the bills and take care of her mother and sister. She ends up losing one of her jobs and she decides to move from underground fighting to pursue UFC fighting.

Will her choices be the right ones?

I really loved Grace, she was a very strong woman who would work and fight for anything. Grace’s story had so much in it, along with some great secondary characters. I loved them all and I can’t wait to read their stories (fingers crossed we will get them). The author does a great job with her writing, I was pulled right in and didn’t want to put it down until I was done. If you’re looking for a great read with a strong woman character this is the one for you. I look forward to reading more from this series and author. 1-click and get started today.

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by katie stapleton

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Amazing. I cannot wait for the next installment in this series.

Grace is a fighter. She is fierce and strong and independent. The very best type of heroine in the best possible type of love story. This is a love story for the ages; though that is not the first thing you would think when you read it. It is not your typical love story, but it is nothing short of perfect.

Carsen Lane fills the pages with warmth and urgency. The imagery is palpable and the fight inside the characters is so relatable. The book not only follows pursuit of a dream, but makes it real and painstakingly detailed in every aspect toward reaching that goal. The feelings invoked are deep and vast. You can feel what Grace feels without useless internal chatter and timidity so often found in narratives.

This book takes you on a ride and casually surprises. I CANNOT wait to read more.

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Charlisa Wahtomy-Alba

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This was a good book that I couldn’t put down.

Grace is working hard to be able to keep her family together and happy. She’s holding down three jobs to keep her home, put food on the table, and pay for her mother’s medicine. She does fighting underground to make extra money, but keeps it from her mother. Grace is trying hard to keep the promise her father made before he passed away, but her circumstances change. An endorsement deal falls into her lap and she has an opportunity to join the UFC. Will she be able to join some of the best fighters in the world?

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1) by Carsen Lane – Review by Angela Renee Diaz

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I so loved this book. I was totally entrenched. It’s a pretty unique story about a female fighter Grace. Also how she tragically loses her father. I could not put this book down.

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps 2) by Laura Fraser Review- Penelope Kehrer

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Everything to Me (Playing for Keeps Book 2)Everything to Me by Lauren Fraser
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

I love a good sports romance and this one absolutely hit the spot! Kendall was an amazing female protagonist and a very powerful woman. Pete was hot and sweet. A textbook example of a book boyfriend if there ever was one. I loved that Kendall didn’t hide her intentions and that there wasn’t a lot of monologuing and pining. Sometimes you just want to get to the action! Overall I would say this is a solid sports romance, perfect for fans of Elle Kennedy and Lyssa Kay Adams! I’ll definitely be checking out other books by this author!

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Caging Grace (Grace Series Book 1)by Carsen Lane-Review by Elena Tobar

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Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1).Caging Grace (Grace Series, #1). by Carsen Lane
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This book is such an emotional story about survival. I was taken on an emotional roller coaster ride from the very first page. Grace has had to fight for everything that she has if she wants to survive, even putting food on the table for her and her family is a struggle. She’s such a strong woman that she does what it takes, which means fighting hard to become a ufc fighter.She meets some really great people along the way and they help each other to grow and become stronger. I really enjoyed the realistic aspects of the book, and the reality that life isn’t easy for most people. Her journey takes her places she never imagined and I was cheering for her the entire time. This is one book that you won’t want to miss.

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