unDefeated
by J.C. Valentine
Wayward Fighters #3
Publication Date: May 26, 2015
Also in this series: Wayward Fighters: Books 1 & 2
Genres: Contemporary, Romance
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Synopsis:
Spencer Bradley ruins everything he touches. Addicted to gambling, he’s lied, cheated, and stolen to get what he wants. Now, in order to protect those he cares for, he’s keeping his distance. Rehab’s taught him a lot, but when his time runs out and he finds himself with nowhere to turn, he seeks help from the one person he’s capable of destroying. Olivia Carter fell in love the day she met Spencer Bradley. Despite him being responsible for the downfall of his best friend’s career and landing himself in rehab, she can’t bring herself to stay away—even if it means risking her own recovery. *Note* While this book is a part of the Wayward Fighters series, unDefeated can be read as a standalone.
Excerpt:
Spencer was gone
when she stepped out of the shower. With efficiency, Olivia toweled
off, dried her hair, and twisted it up on her head, securing it with
a lobster clip. Dusting on a thin layer of foundation, she went heavy
on the eyes, finishing with a bold red lipstick. It was a lot of
makeup for daytime, but it was perfect for the dark, smoky atmosphere
inside the club.
After dressing in
the required uniform—a short, black mini dress—Olivia hurried
into the kitchen to put together a sack lunch. Spencer was already
there, shirtless—a look she was beginning to realize must be a
normal thing for him. She’d never had the opportunity to pick up on
those sorts of things before.
She wasn’t
complaining.
Her eyes were
immediately drawn to the intricate dragon tattoo extending from the
top of his shoulder down to his elbow. It was fierce, with vacant
eyes and claws that seemed to grab on to his flesh. She had to force
herself to turn away to keep from reaching out to touch it.
Hearing her
approach, Spencer turned and his gaze skated over her appreciatively,
pausing on the red-soled black heels that added a few inches to her
height. “Damn, girl.”
Her stomach
flipped at the compliment. Smirking, she reached past him to dig in
the refrigerator for the lunchmeat. “Thanks.”
“Please tell me
they have bodyguards there; otherwise, you’re about to gain
yourself an escort.”
She rolled her
eyes, ignoring the nervous flutter in her stomach in response to his
possessiveness. “Yes, they have bodyguards.”
“Good, because
I have stuff to take care of tonight and I don’t need to be worried
about going to jail for kicking some grabby motherfucker’s ass.”
The mention of
stuff froze her insides. She hoped he wasn’t planning to go out and
get into trouble.
When she
realized what she was doing, she shook the thought free. Spencer was
showing progress. Now, she just had to have a little faith in him.
“Seriously?”
Turning, Olivia leveled him with a look. “Do you even hear yourself
right now? You’re talking about getting into a fight with someone
for touching me when we aren’t even together.”
His pierced brow
arched up. “First of all, yes, I do hear myself, and I meant what I
said. I would kick someone’s ass if they so much as laid a finger
on you without permission.” He braced his arms on either side of
her, bracketing her in. “And second,” he said with a dangerous
edge as he crowded her against the counter, “it doesn’t matter to
me if we have an official title or not— you’re mine, Liv. So no
more talk of us not being together bullshit. It’s starting to hurt
my feelings.”
Surprised, her
mouth gaped open, her thoughts skidding to a halt. With Spencer
standing so close, the heat from his body seeping into hers, she
couldn’t think straight. “I thought you were done.”
His eyes
narrowed. “Done with what? You? Never.”
Review:
Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆
Spencer is in rehab for his addiction to gambling addiction. Spencer knew that the first step and only step toward making things right was to get his head on straight. He has been in rehab a month and he has traded on addiction for another. Olivia has been going to see Spencer and he never shows. His addiction has cost him everything his friends, family and Olivia. Olivia knows that he regrets everything and that he is punishing himself, so she can't punish him. Spencer goes to Olivia when he has no other place to go.
Spencer is trying to get his life back on track, he wants his friendship back with Jami. He also wants Olivia back. Olivia has always had feelings for Spencer, she has a secret. She goes to see a therapist. She is a hairstylist and a waitress. She is a very nice person. Her best friend is Ally. Ally is Jami's fiance, she is pregnant and she has been encouraging Olivia to move on from Spencer. She hates Spencer. Jami Spencer's friend, he gave up his career. Know he is a trainer. He hasn't talked to Spencer.
This is the third book in the Wayward Fighters series. You don't have to read the books in order. They can be read as a stand alone. This is my first book by J.C. Valentine and it wont be my last. This book was fast paced and engaging. I loved J.C.'s writing and I loved how well the characters were developed.
Also in the Wayward Fighters Series
KNOCKOUT (FREE!)
Knockout
by J.C. Valentine
Wayward Fighters #1
Publication Date: April 6, 2014
Genres: Contemporary, Romance
TAPOUT (99c!)
Tapout
by J.C. Valentine
Wayward Fighters #2
Publication Date: July 8, 2014
Genres: Contemporary, Romance
Synopsis: History brought them together. Circumstances may keep them apart.
Alyson Blake’s past left her with scars. Scars that she tried to fix the only way she knew how—by helping others. But actions have consequences, and Alyson is about to find out that being naïve is no excuse.
Fighting is Jamison Weston’s passion. Alyson is his obsession. Despite the past and a few lingering concerns, their relationship is as solid as ever. Until a shocking lie is uncovered and all of his plans begin to unravel. Now, Jami is rushing to pick up the pieces, but as relationships are put to the test, will he be strong enough to keep it together, or will it all just fall apart?
About J.C. Valentine
USA Today Bestselling author J.C. Valentine is the alter-ego of Brandi Salazar, whose enjoyment of tales of romance spurred her to branch out and create her own.
She lives in the Northwest with her husband, their wild children, and far too many pets. As a university student, she studies literature, which goes well with her dream of becoming an editor. Brandi entertains a number of hobbies including reading and photography, but her first love is writing fiction-in all its forms.
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