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Fighting For Irish (2014)

by Gina L. Maxwell(Favorite Author)

4.02 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1622664272 (ISBN13: 9781622664276)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Entangled: Brazen

series

Fighting for Love

review 1: 3 1/2 stars.A sweet, sexy story with a lot of trauma and pain. The characters were emotional and vulnerable; not all that honest, but they felt emotionally available to each other; warm and caring and invested in each other from early on. I don't really care for all the MMA books lately; this hero's all beat up constantly. The number of injuries on this guy got out of control for me. Like Mel Gibson in Lethal Weapon - let me just pop my shoulder back in and I'm good - over the top. Maybe MMA fighters really do have this many injuries, but I have trouble thinking fresh bruises, open wounds, cracked ribs, but let's get the sexy on. Aiden and Kat were both integral in helping the other overcome their trauma and I thought the growth process was pretty solid. I liked how caring... more they were towards each other and even Aiden (alpha guy that he was) was able to express emotion in a tangible way. I found the bum loving a little capricious and whimsical and I couldn't help laughing at the overused cliche - we're as close as we can be, riding bare in your butt. This story was a bit more suspenseful than the other Gina Maxwell books I've read. People threatening violence, stories of rape and threats of sex-trafficking. It might be triggering for some. It was a nice romance, but with all the violence, I don't think I'd read it again. Seducing Cinderella is still my favorite from Gina Maxwell. If you're looking for a good one, I'd recommend that one over this one.
review 2: Maxwell was deferential in dealing with Kat’s past sexual abuse. She approached a fragile subject matter with seriousness and respect managing to weave its delicate and long lasting scars into both character and narrative. Very well done.Both characters are appealing. Kat and her past, her attempt to build intimacy. Her ability to take baby steps and slowly trust and open her heart to Aiden. Heartbreaking when she was able to disclose bits of her past. As she becomes more familiar to the reader you really hope she can trust and believe in men. Strong young lady surviving a tough past. You feel the long lasting damage sexual abuse victims face, painful to comprehend.“Kat swallowed hard and took a deep breath to try and settle her nerves. At the end of the night, if Irish was still standing at all, she’d consider it a success.If he wasn’t, it would be her fault and she’d never forgive herself for endangering the only man to have ever shown her any compassion.”“He might be a lot of things, but a man who took advantage of a woman wasn’t one of them. Being raised by his mother and helping care for two sisters ensured he acted like a gentleman, even if he’d never looked like one.”Aiden what a dream. A man that respects and cherishes women. Fantastic communicator. Fearless when it comes to Kat’s past and her current issues. He is sensitive but strong. He is vulnerable. The man is the total package. I cannot say enough about awesome Aiden.“Aiden’s mom had raised him to know that a man’s place was to protect and cherish the women in his life. He couldn’t fathom consciously choosing to harm a woman in any way. It was not only despicable, but inexcusable.”I was thrilled when this couple fed off of their attraction BUT didn’t ‘rush’ into a intimate relationship right away. Aiden’s honesty in regards to his ‘one night’ request was great! How many men are honest in this particular area? Yeah, very few if any.Another positive was the fact they BOTH had a past and as they began to trust BOTH slowly revealed their issues. Loved the way there were able to have a sexual dialog, most couples find discussing sex difficult, embarrassing, thankfully these two are an exception. The pace of their relationship was great! Maxwell out did herself.“It must have been the intensity that had set her off. With a past like hers, it wasn’t natural to trust a man. Wasn’t natural to believe he’d only take as much as she was willing to give.” Great couple with challenging issues as their story is revealed in a enjoyable narrative.“There’s no life for me anymore without you, Kat. I’ll protect you until my very last breath. I swear it.” less

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