Contender:
The Everyday Heroes World
by Tiffani Lynn
Whilst “straight” contemporary romance isn’t my go-to in reading terms, the author Tiffani Lynn definitely is. And she didn’t disappoint in this gentle, yet emotional story of two imperfect people finding their HEA. She had me sobbing within the first few pages – always a sign of great writing.
Normally if I struggle with a character it’s with an overbearing, conceited and irritating hero but, despite Keegan being a hot shot champion boxer with a troubled background. he was actually very balanced and immensely likeable. I couldn’t always say the same about Collins. Overall she had led a fairly charmed life, not easy, not perfect but comfortable. So the enormous chip on her shoulder occasionally made her quite irritating. However the author always managed to pull things back and allow me to forgive her, thus providing an enjoyable read that was neither too bland nor too angsty.
The book is quite short, perhaps because it’s part of another author’s “world”, so whilst we had well developed, complex characters it did feel as though the relationship side of things was a little rushed. Not so much in timeline context but rather that we didn’t get much opportunity to see Collins and Keegan just spending relaxed time with one another. I just needed a little more convincing of the strength of their feelings, a little more time with just the focus on them together but not arguing. It would have transformed this from a really good to a really great read for me.
Goodreads – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/56545445
Genre – Contemporary Romance
Tiffany Lynn’s Contender is a sexy, heartfelt, contemporary romance written in K. Bromberg’s Everyday Heroes Worlds project.
Officer Collins Sutton can take care of herself…
Returning to Sunnyville was never part of the plan, but after the death of their mother, she’s home to help care for her disabled brother. As she finds her footing being back in her hometown her path crosses with the new guy in town. Sexy, mysterious and not swayed by her usual brush off… Sunnyville might not be big enough for both of them.
Boxer Keegan “The Punisher” Ranger was once the light heavyweight champion of the world but he lost his passion for fighting when his mentor died. Now he’s focusing on building his new gym… and life. After taking verbal blows from Officer Sutton, the sassy redheaded sister of his new gym helper, he realizes something might finally be worth fighting for again.
Collins isn’t convinced that Keegan is the good guy everyone else in town thinks he is and moves in for a better look. As much as his dark eyes and wicked smile are a warning bell she draws closer to him. However, when he betrays the most important person in her life he just might lose his shot at being the only contender for her heart.
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