Reviewed by Lynn on
Martha is the epitome of the kind of heroine I love to read about. She's strong, determined, independent, but has a rebellious streak too. Underneath the surface, we see that there is much more to Martha than meets the eye. The party-girl reputation castes a shadow over her pro-football publicist job with the Las Vegas Slayers, which Martha uses to her advantage. She's secretly studying for an MBA. One day she hopes to prove to her parents that she is more than capable of taking on a more high profile position within the family business – with a lot of persuasion.
Joaquin, is from the wrong side of town, rescued by his Uncle and raised to become America's undefeated super middleweight boxing champion. He's back in Las Vegas for his next fight, the NFC championship match-up. He didn't expect four year old unresolved feelings for Martha Blue to resurface when he returned “home” from Miami. He's swore off women after his gold-digging ex-fiancée tried to trick him into getting pregnant – aiming to secure a large financial settlement. As a prizefighter and shrewd business investor he's solely focus is on winning, not women.
When Martha and Joaquin are together it's like electrical ping-pong. Both wanting so much, but not willing to give more than the minimum - Devon prepares for his fight with Eliáš Brazda and Martha is standing up to her self-righteous parents, whilst rescuing a teenager and becoming her foster mom.
In the end, these multi-faceted lovers find their HEA on their own terms. Proving there is more to them as individuals and also as a couple than the gossip that surrounds them.
3½ Stars
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Reading updates
- Started reading
- 28 November, 2014: Finished reading
- 28 November, 2014: Reviewed