Crown MMA Romance: The Outsiders Series by A. Rivers, A. Rivers

I’ve craved his love for years, but I was invisible to him. Now that I’m ready to move on, he suddenly sees me. And he won’t let me go.As the shy, plus-size twin sister of a professional cage fighter, I’m used to being overlooked. Including by the one man I’ve always yearned for. Leo ‘The Lion’ Delaney has trained alongside my brother for years. He’s all the things my brother isn’t—good, honorable, and protective. Not to mention he’s built like Goliath and tattooed to boot... moreI’ve craved his love for years, but I was invisible to him. Now that I’m ready to move on, he suddenly sees me. And he won’t let me go.As the shy, plus-size twin sister of a professional cage fighter, I’m used to being overlooked. Including by the one man I’ve always yearned for. Leo ‘The Lion’ Delaney has trained alongside my brother for years. He’s all the things my brother isn’t—good, honorable, and protective. Not to mention he’s built like Goliath and tattooed to boot. It’s impossible not to want him, but he’s only ever looked at me with disdain.Then, overnight, everything changes. My arrogant brother is revealed as a cheat and my family is even more focused on him than ever. But I’m no longer interested in playing second fiddle. It’s time to put myself first, and it all starts with proving I’m not the spoiled, thoughtless princess Leo seems to think I am. This curvy woman is about to take charge, and it seems he’s coming along for the ride.Sparks fly, and before long I’m in deeper with Leo than I ever expected. But when a scandal rocks our fledgling relationship, will we be strong enough to hold onto the possibility of forever?Author’s note: This is a short romance / novella with a complete standalone romance story of approximately 25,000 words. less

He’s wanted her for years. She’s never thought of him as anything but a teammate. When they pretend to be dating, will things heat up for real?All I’ve ever wanted is to be a champion female fighter, but I keep falling short. I have one last chance at redemption and need to focus all of my energy on it. Unfortunately, my sister is getting married and my crazy family are planning to set me up on a series of blind dates. The last thing I need is a guy distracting me from my big fight... moreHe’s wanted her for years. She’s never thought of him as anything but a teammate. When they pretend to be dating, will things heat up for real?All I’ve ever wanted is to be a champion female fighter, but I keep falling short. I have one last chance at redemption and need to focus all of my energy on it. Unfortunately, my sister is getting married and my crazy family are planning to set me up on a series of blind dates. The last thing I need is a guy distracting me from my big fight.The solution? I’ll take fellow MMA fighter Jimmy Parker as my fake boyfriend to ward off any would-be suitors. The problem is, the more time I spend with Jimmy, the more I see through his cocky persona to the strong, big-hearted man beneath. An accidental shower interruption forces me to face the truth: I want him.But can our fake-relationship-turned-real survive my busy career and the wounds left by Jimmy’s painful past? less

It was supposed to be a one night stand to help me get over my ex. But then a positive pregnancy test changes everything…When I hooked up with a gorgeous stranger, I‘d intended to enjoy some no-strings fun to get myself out of a funk. I didn’t even bother to exchange names. But when I end up pregnant, all of my plans go out the window.Two trimesters—and zero luck finding the baby daddy—later, I run into my mystery man at a childhood friend’s wedding... moreIt was supposed to be a one night stand to help me get over my ex. But then a positive pregnancy test changes everything…When I hooked up with a gorgeous stranger, I‘d intended to enjoy some no-strings fun to get myself out of a funk. I didn’t even bother to exchange names. But when I end up pregnant, all of my plans go out the window.Two trimesters—and zero luck finding the baby daddy—later, I run into my mystery man at a childhood friend’s wedding. Tattoo artist Mercy Caruso is even hotter than I remembered, and he promises to stand by me every step of the way. He’s kind, reliable, and almost too good to be true.When complications arise with the pregnancy, Mercy and I decide to live together until the baby arrives. Our chemistry rekindles, and my feelings for him grow every day. But Mercy has a secret, and when it comes to light, will our fledgling relationship survive?Author’s note: This is a short romance / novella with a complete standalone romance story of approximately 25,000 words.Trigger warning: This story deals with a difficult pregnancy. less

Sharing a beachside cottage with my brother’s friend might be the worst idea ever, but bad never looked so good…When I go on vacation to Cape Cod, it’s supposed to be my opportunity to finish the romance novel I’ve been writing for years. I never expect MMA-fighting playboy Tony Romano to turn up on my doorstep.Tony needs a place to lie low while he recovers from an injury. He’s moody and vulnerable—a stark contrast to his usual fun, light-hearted self... moreSharing a beachside cottage with my brother’s friend might be the worst idea ever, but bad never looked so good…When I go on vacation to Cape Cod, it’s supposed to be my opportunity to finish the romance novel I’ve been writing for years. I never expect MMA-fighting playboy Tony Romano to turn up on my doorstep.Tony needs a place to lie low while he recovers from an injury. He’s moody and vulnerable—a stark contrast to his usual fun, light-hearted self. I’m determined to help—and maybe find my own happily ever after—but commitment-phobic Tony isn’t used to letting people in.With every lingering touch and late-night confession, I break down more of his walls. But when it’s time to return home, can our relationship survive in the real world?Authors note: This is a short romance / novella with a complete standalone romance story of approximately 27,000 words less