Knockout Love Series by Kelley R. Martin

*Don’t read this book if you don’t like snarky, dominant, tattooed men who say things like “Open your mouth, and I will,” after you tell them to shove it. And don’t read this book if you don’t like sassy, strong-willed, fiercely independent heroines who use phrases like “bossy asshole” as a term of endearment. You have been warned.* “Tattooed package of sin... more*Don’t read this book if you don’t like snarky, dominant, tattooed men who say things like “Open your mouth, and I will,” after you tell them to shove it. And don’t read this book if you don’t like sassy, strong-willed, fiercely independent heroines who use phrases like “bossy asshole” as a term of endearment. You have been warned.* “Tattooed package of sin.” That’s how Savannah Ryan would describe her new boss, Declan Whitmore, the deliciously tatted and pierced fighter who holds the top spot in Boston’s newest underground fighting organization. She’d also describe him as bossy, arrogant, and—depending on what he does to piss her off that particular day—an asshole. It’s that aloof attitude, along with Savannah’s witty comebacks and tight little body that land her on his radar. Unfortunately for her, Declan is relentless when he sets his sights on someone, both in and out of the ring. Unfortunately for him, this recently reformed bad girl is trying to go straight after heading down a dangerous path. She’s not going to make this easy for him. In fact, she’s going to make it—and him—very, very hard. Declan’s not worried, though. He’ll have Savannah come hell or high water, because if there’s one word he’d use to describe her, it’s “MINE.” Genre: New Adult, Contemporary Ages: 18+ less

Declan Whitmore is used to fighting for what he wants, both in and out of the ring. His Pops used to tell him that anything worth having in life would take work. Declan thought he took the motto to heart, especially when Savannah came into his life. With a razor-sharp tongue and intolerance for bullshit, Savannah was the complete opposite of what Declan usually went for, but he quickly realized she’s everything he didn’t know he needed... moreDeclan Whitmore is used to fighting for what he wants, both in and out of the ring. His Pops used to tell him that anything worth having in life would take work. Declan thought he took the motto to heart, especially when Savannah came into his life. With a razor-sharp tongue and intolerance for bullshit, Savannah was the complete opposite of what Declan usually went for, but he quickly realized she’s everything he didn’t know he needed. Declan, however, was everything Savannah needed to stay away from. She had a dark, troubled past and was fighting to keep her head above water. She simply didn’t have room for a beautiful, six-foot-three fighter, whose compassion and filthy mouth had the power to bring her cynical, jaded ass to its knees. But Declan wanted Savannah, so he fought for her. And he’s never lost a fight. Declan is head over heels in love with Savannah, but the ghosts from her past haunt them both now. It puts a strain on their new relationship that neither knows how to fix, but Savannah’s determined to try. For the first time in her life she has something worth fighting for, and she’ll be damned if she loses anything else. Come hell or high water, Declan is HERS. less

I'm not the knight in this story. I'm the fucking dragon. "Macy Dunham" is synonymous with "off-limits." Not only is she practically a virgin, but she's a walking, talking angel who's way too good for a devil like me. She's straight-up beautiful , and so far out of my league I think I might cry. Did I mention she's also the godmother to my future niece or nephew? Now I have to play nice with "Aunt Macy" for the next 18 years... moreI'm not the knight in this story. I'm the fucking dragon. "Macy Dunham" is synonymous with "off-limits." Not only is she practically a virgin, but she's a walking, talking angel who's way too good for a devil like me. She's straight-up beautiful , and so far out of my league I think I might cry. Did I mention she's also the godmother to my future niece or nephew? Now I have to play nice with "Aunt Macy" for the next 18 years. There's just one tiny problem--the first night I met her, I played with her a little too nice. Macy was only supposed to be a hook-up. I was supposed to show her a night she'd never forget--give her a little taste of what it's like to be bad--and then send her on her way. She wasn't supposed to stick around, and she damn sure wasn't supposed to become my best friend. Do you have any idea how hard it is to pretend like I don't know how soft her skin feels, how good her lips taste, or how perfect it feels inside her? It's torture. I'd give my left nut for another chance to sink inside Macy, but I can't afford to mess this up and that's exactly what would happen. Everyone knows "Blake Whitmore" is synonymous with "screw-up." ***This standalone bad boy/friends-to-lovers romance novel is full-length at approximately 86,500 words. No cliffhanger. Guaranteed HEA, but be forewarned: their road to happiness is raw, angsty, and painful. It deals with addiction and loss, so if you're looking for butterflies, rainbows, and unicorns, you won't find any here. You will, however, find a book that's seriously kindle-melting hot and even laugh-out-loud funny at times.*** less