Book Review for Craving the Fight by L.P. Dover

Title: Craving the Fight

Series: Gloves Off - Next Generation Book 1

Author: L.P. Dover

Genre: Romantic Suspense/MMA Fighter Romance

Release Date: May 24, 2022

Cover Design: RBA Designs

Photographer: Wander Aguiar

Illustrated by: Golden Czermak at FuriousFotog

Models: Shane and Channing

Reviewed by Angels With Attitude Book Reviews

Arc provided for an honest review

5 stars

"5 PHENOMENAL STARS!! What a phenomenal start to a new series. This author's words are addicting....I could not put this book down. Carter and Emma have a ride to take you on, so sit back and enjoy. I can't wait for more books in this series." ~Rhonda

L.P. Dover, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author who brought you the tantalizing Gloves Off series, presents Gloves Off – Next Generation. This brand-new saga of interconnected standalone's unites new characters with beloved originals in dark and sexy stories laced with suspense!

Fame. Money. Status. An infinite number of women standing ringside in hopes of one night with him. These are all the things Carter Reynolds loves about being MMA royalty. As a UFC Heavyweight champion, and the son of the illustrious Matt Reynolds, Carter thinks he has everything he could ever want.

Until he comes face to face with Emma Jameson—the one who got away. The pair are bonded by a secret from their past, one that none in their inner circle can ever know about…

Thanks to her father, Emma is no stranger to the MMA world. UFC Middleweight champion, Ryley Jameson, is known far and wide for his scandalous antics in and out of the ring. His fame put her in the spotlight at a very early age. It even led to her lucrative modeling career and the opportunity for her to travel the world. Now Emma is back with the family of fighters she left behind and quickly discovers a darkness that has wriggled its way into the MMA fold.

Someone demands retribution for the sins of the past, and they’ve chosen to make Emma their first target. Determined to keep her safe, Carter will do whatever it takes to protect her, even if that means putting his life on the line.

As hidden truths are revealed, Carter and Emma find that no one in their circle is safe… and this is only the beginning

No cheating. No cliffhangers. Just hot, dirty-talking fighters who want to take you down to the mat.

What an awesome book, we loved it from cover to cover. The story drew you right in, and it was non-stop suspense and intrigue to the very end.

The characters were awesome, loved them. I loved that fact this story had a different take on the underworld where the mafia are mixed up with other dangerous men who lurk in the cesspits of hell and there is no room for the innocent, only the depraved.

Emma and Carter seemed to be complete opposites, they share a past and their chemistry explosive but, we could not see them as a couple but, after seeing them together we could not be more wrong.

What is with these sinners who think their children should pay for their parents sins? Emma is going to pay, but, what will be the ultimate price?

Loved Carter and Emma as a couple, loved the fact when in danger she chose to go to the ones she loved. The story gets more complicated by the minute. Fate brought Emma back into Carters life, is a second chance possible? Will you fight for the woman you have always loved and vice versa? Their chemistry amazing, we were rooting for them.

Overall, a page turner! The story took so many twists and turns and had more than a few surprises. Is someone from Emma past going to be their savior?

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author L. P. Dover is a southern belle living in North Carolina with her husband and two beautiful girls. Everything’s sweeter in the South has always been her mantra and she lives by it, whether it’s with her writing or in her everyday life. Maybe that’s why she’s seriously addicted to chocolate.

Dover has written countless novels in several different genres, including a children’s book with her daughter. Her favorite to write is romantic suspense, but she’s also found a passion in romantic comedy. She loves to make people laugh, which is why you’ll never see her without a smile on her face.