Tapped Out Series by Cari Quinn

She's in for the fight of her life...with the man who only wants to be her lover. Fighter Mia Anderson has faced the dark side of life and survived. But just getting by is no longer enough. To fund her new life with her baby sister, she’s determined to beat the reigning king of the male fighters in New York’s underground MMA circuit, Tray “Fox” Knox. Tray refuses to fight a woman, until he learns Mia’s tougher than anyone he has ever known... moreShe's in for the fight of her life...with the man who only wants to be her lover. Fighter Mia Anderson has faced the dark side of life and survived. But just getting by is no longer enough. To fund her new life with her baby sister, she’s determined to beat the reigning king of the male fighters in New York’s underground MMA circuit, Tray “Fox” Knox. Tray refuses to fight a woman, until he learns Mia’s tougher than anyone he has ever known. He soon realizes he wants more from her than blows and blood, and he’s willing to hit below the belt to get it. He’ll fight her, but if he wins, she spends the night in his bed. All night long, his rules. No tapping out. Mia agrees, certain that he’ll lose. What she doesn’t realize is that Tray loves to fight dirty…and that this match may end up being the most important one of their lives. Warning: please be advised this book contains content some may find triggering (past sexual trauma) and also contains graphic sex and language. less

"Intense and emotional! SHADOWBOXER is a knockout punch to the heart." Skye Warren, New York Times bestselling authorI’m in for the fight of my life...with the man who only wants to be my lover. I’ve faced the darkest parts of life and survived. But now I’m starting a new life with my baby sister. And that means I need cash. Quick. To get the money I need, I’m going to beat the reigning king of the male fighters in New York’s underground MMA circuit, Tray “Fox” Knox... more"Intense and emotional! SHADOWBOXER is a knockout punch to the heart." Skye Warren, New York Times bestselling authorI’m in for the fight of my life...with the man who only wants to be my lover. I’ve faced the darkest parts of life and survived. But now I’m starting a new life with my baby sister. And that means I need cash. Quick. To get the money I need, I’m going to beat the reigning king of the male fighters in New York’s underground MMA circuit, Tray “Fox” Knox. Tray refuses to fight a woman, until he learns I’m not what he expected. At all. Then he makes me a bet I can’t refuse. He’ll fight me, but if he wins, I will spend the night in his bed. All night long, his rules. No tapping out. I agree, certain he will lose. Because I have to win. I have no choice. What I didn’t realize is that Tray loves to fight dirty…and that this match may end up being the most important one of our lives. Author’s note: Shadowboxer is a full-length MMA novel and is book 1 in the Tapped Out MMA series. It has a happily ever after ending and no cliffhanger, though it contains violent material that may be triggering. It was previously published by Cari Quinn in 2014 and has been lightly re-edited. less

She wouldn’t take no for an answer. Until he said yes. Carly Anderson is tired of playing it safe, and a big, brooding MMA fighter seems like the perfect cure for her tendency to stay on the straight and narrow. But Giovanni Costas is battling demons she’ll never understand and has needs she’s never been confronted with before. Maybe just one night will be enough to change her life—change her—for good... moreShe wouldn’t take no for an answer. Until he said yes. Carly Anderson is tired of playing it safe, and a big, brooding MMA fighter seems like the perfect cure for her tendency to stay on the straight and narrow. But Giovanni Costas is battling demons she’ll never understand and has needs she’s never been confronted with before. Maybe just one night will be enough to change her life—change her—for good. Unless he gives her no choice but to run right back to the security she’s always known… This teaser novella in the Tapped Out series occurs shortly after the end of SHADOWBOXER and hints at the events to come for Carly and Giovanni in ON THE ROPES, coming July 1st, 2015 and up for preorder now. If cliffhangers and short teaser novellas aren’t your thing, check out ON THE ROPES for the rest of the Carly and Giovanni’s story (including a Happily Ever After!) less

He won’t stop until she’s his, forever… When former SEAL Liam Walsh walked away from Abby Sinclair over two years ago, he thought he knew how much he was leaving behind. After a combat injury forces him into medical retirement, he begins to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. First stop: to try reconnect with his estranged younger brother, Slater. He just never imagined the person who would open Slater’s door would be Abby... moreHe won’t stop until she’s his, forever… When former SEAL Liam Walsh walked away from Abby Sinclair over two years ago, he thought he knew how much he was leaving behind. After a combat injury forces him into medical retirement, he begins to pick up the pieces of his shattered life. First stop: to try reconnect with his estranged younger brother, Slater. He just never imagined the person who would open Slater’s door would be Abby. Though her relationship with Slater is now strictly platonic, Abby knows how things must look to Liam. In spite of still being hurt by the way he dumped her, she can’t fight her feelings for him, especially when he pulls out the stops to seduce her. Giving him her body is one thing, but that doesn’t mean she’s convinced that he has changed enough for her to risk her heart again. Time is running out and Liam only has one weekend to prove to Abby that he’s ready to be the man she needs. If only they can stop getting horizontal—and vertical—long enough to talk… less

She thought she’d fought her final match…but the bout isn’t over yet. Mia Anderson found more than she ever bargained for when she set up a fight with reigning king of the underground MMA fighters, Tray “Fox” Knox. Eight months have passed, and both have walked away from the sport that brought them together. Now they fight for love, not blood. Until a voice from the past comes back to haunt Mia, causing her to struggle with her secrets and her need for Tray... moreShe thought she’d fought her final match…but the bout isn’t over yet. Mia Anderson found more than she ever bargained for when she set up a fight with reigning king of the underground MMA fighters, Tray “Fox” Knox. Eight months have passed, and both have walked away from the sport that brought them together. Now they fight for love, not blood. Until a voice from the past comes back to haunt Mia, causing her to struggle with her secrets and her need for Tray. Tray’s tired of battling to be with a woman who keeps pushing him away. He loves Mia, but maybe he can’t love her through this. Not unless she will let him put his back to hers, all or nothing. He’s ready to slay any demon she has—except the one she refuses to share. One opponent will walk away the victor. And one will lose…everything. Sneak Attack is book 1.5 in the Tapped Out series, a short novel that follows Shadowboxer. Warning: please be advised this book contains content some may find triggering (past sexual trauma) and also contains graphic sex and language that may not be suitable for underage readers. less

My girl thought she’d fought for the last time. She was wrong. Not long ago, I was known as "Fox" Knox, king of the fighters in New York City’s underground MMA scene. MMA was my life, until Mia came into it with her bravado and her fists raised, ready to fight me. Then our clothes came off, and the real fight begun. To build a life out of the ashes of our pasts, together. We both walked away from MMA, but I know it still calls to her... moreMy girl thought she’d fought for the last time. She was wrong. Not long ago, I was known as "Fox" Knox, king of the fighters in New York City’s underground MMA scene. MMA was my life, until Mia came into it with her bravado and her fists raised, ready to fight me. Then our clothes came off, and the real fight begun. To build a life out of the ashes of our pasts, together. We both walked away from MMA, but I know it still calls to her. And now something—or someone—else is as well, and she won’t talk to me about what’s going on. I’m ready to slay any demon she has, except the one she refuses to share. And that might be the one who takes us down. For good. Author’s note: Sneak Attack is a full-length MMA romantic suspense novel with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhanger, though it contains violent material that may be triggering. It was previously published by Cari Quinn in 2015 and has been lightly re-edited. less

He’s willing to die for vengeance, until she gives him a reason to live… The fighter… Giovanni Costas is the newest hotshot fighter in New York City’s underground MMA scene. From the outside, he’s on top of the world. Winning all his matches, getting all the women he could ever want. The truth isn’t nearly so bright. Isolated and alone, far from his family in Vegas, he’s struggling with inner demons that threaten to swallow him whole... moreHe’s willing to die for vengeance, until she gives him a reason to live… The fighter… Giovanni Costas is the newest hotshot fighter in New York City’s underground MMA scene. From the outside, he’s on top of the world. Winning all his matches, getting all the women he could ever want. The truth isn’t nearly so bright. Isolated and alone, far from his family in Vegas, he’s struggling with inner demons that threaten to swallow him whole. The stakes… The more Giovanni fights, the closer he gets to the people who ripped away the most precious thing in his life. Eradicating them is his only focus…until he meets his reason for turning his back on the seedy world that has consumed him for two years. The biggest battle he’s ever faced… Carly Anderson is living a double life. A culinary student by day and a dancer by dark, Carly spends her nights in a cage of her own choosing. Flirting with danger is the only thing that dulls the pain from her past. When she catches the eye of the wrong men, it’ll take the right one to save her. If Giovanni doesn’t break her—and himself—in the process… less

She’s forbidden to me…and so is he. Too bad I want them both.MMA fighters are supposed to leave it all in the ring. But I have a secret. Two secrets, actually. Secret #1: I can’t deny the simmering attraction I feel toward Lily, the sweetly innocent daughter of an overprotective cop who is like a second father to me. And Lily’s friend JC? Freaking A, he's hot. He also just happens to be renovating the gym I train at and is always walking around shirtless and sweaty. Secret #2: I love women... moreShe’s forbidden to me…and so is he. Too bad I want them both.MMA fighters are supposed to leave it all in the ring. But I have a secret. Two secrets, actually. Secret #1: I can’t deny the simmering attraction I feel toward Lily, the sweetly innocent daughter of an overprotective cop who is like a second father to me. And Lily’s friend JC? Freaking A, he's hot. He also just happens to be renovating the gym I train at and is always walking around shirtless and sweaty. Secret #2: I love women. I love men just as much. Once I get an unforgettable taste of both Lily and JC, I'm addicted. One night turns into more, and soon I'm ready to walk away from everything just so I don't have to give up either of them. Now with all of my secrets coming to a head, the only question left is how much I'm willing to lose. Author’s note: Lots of boy-on-boy—and boy-on-girl—touching ahead. Knockout is book 4 in the Tapped Out MMA series and is a short novel with a happily ever after ending and no cliffhanger. Previously released by Cari Quinn in the Hunks, Hammers and HEAs anthology in 2015. less