Against the Ropes (Redemption Series #1)

by Sarah Castille

Overview

A Publishers Weekly Top Ten Pick for Romance & Erotica

He scared me. He thrilled me. And after one touch, all I could think about was getting more...

Makayla never thought she'd set foot in an elite mixed martial arts club. But if anyone needs a medic on hand, it's these guys. Then again, at her first sight of the club's owner, she's the one feeling breathless.

The man they call Torment is all sleek muscle and restrained power. Whether it's in the ring or in the bedroom, he knows exactly when a soft touch is required and when to launch a full-on assault. He always knows just how far he can push. And he's about to tempt Makayla in ways she never imagined...

Praise for Sarah Castille's Redemption series:

"Smart, sharp, sizzling and deliciously sexy."—Alison Kent, bestselling author of Unbreakable

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402284861
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	09/03/2013
Series:	Redemption , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	368
Sales rank:	393,984
File size:	1 MB

About the Author

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author, Sarah Castille, writes contemporary erotic romance and romantic suspense featuring blazingly hot alpha males and the women who tame them. A recovering lawyer and caffeine addict, she worked and traveled abroad before trading in her briefcase and stilettos for a handful of magic beans and a home in shadow of the Rocky Mountains. Readers can find her at sarahcastille.com.

Editorial Reviews

Three years after graduating college at the top of her class, EMT Makayla Delaney is floundering in a dead-end hospital admissions job, barely scraping together enough income to pay for her tiny room in a shared Oakland, Calif., home. When a bill collector starts hounding her for student-loan payments, she reluctantly takes a second job treating injuries at an unsanctioned mixed-martial-arts fight club. Despite her aversion to blood and fighting, she can’t resist acting on her intense attraction to the club’s owner, Max “Torment” Huntington, a fighter and rich venture capitalist. Alpha-male Max doggedly pursues Makalya, attracted to her determination to support herself and her enjoyment of BDSM-lite. Firmly set in the “new adult” genre, Castille’s debut is steamy but could benefit from additional character development. Agent: Laura Bradford, Bradford Literary Agency. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

"Smart, sharp, sizzling and deliciously sexy. Against the Ropes is a knockout." — Alison Kent, bestselling author of Unbreakable

"Fifty Shades of Grey meets Fight Club." — RT Book Reviews

"It’s a book that’s gobbled up in giant bites" — Dear Author

"This book would be for anyone who likes a tough alpha male and a heroine who is just discovering the joys of a kinkier lifestyle!" — Harlequin Junkie

"Hilarious, hot and occasionally heartbreaking. I loved it! " — Maryse’s Book Blog

"If you're looking for a book that is way more than meets the eye, Against the Ropes may be worth a try." — The Bookish Babe

"I really REALLY enjoyed this book :)" — LoveLivLife Reviews

"Makayla was sassy, determined, and compassionate, and really stayed true to herself. Torment was sexy, caring and domineering (I love a good alpha-male!). They had a strong connection with one another and great chemistry." — About That Story

"Castille’s debut is steamy." — Publishers Weekly

"I highly recommend this spicy book!" — Paranormal Cravings

"This story had a lot of things that I love in brain candy: hot, hot, hot lovin’, lots of blood and huge muscly fighters." — Nocturne Romance Reads

"One hell of a roller coaster ride. " — The Muses’ Circle

"Reading this story made me so giddy and so happy it's still hard to contain my excitement, days later! " — For the Love of Reading Reviews

"I'm so looking forward to reading the next installment" — Book Obsessed

"There is a lot of action in this read and a lot of hot sex. " — Long and Short Reviews

"It was an enjoyable story, and I’d recommend this to anyone that likes heroes that are fighters/athletes" — AYA M. Productions

"I really enjoyed the book" — I Love Romantic Fiction

"The fight scenes were vivid and the kind of fighting used was well researched. Some of the sex scenes were hot, and I love me a hot sex scene!" — The Reading Cafe

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