Undaunted
by Charity Parkerson
No Rival #2
Publication Date: 31 May 2014
Genres: Contemporary, Romance, M/M
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Synopsis: Book 2 in the No Rival series
What happens in the fight club stays in the fight club.
Brothers, Rhys and Knox, have been in love with the same woman for years. While Rhys has been open about his feelings toward Mandy, he’s kept her firmly locked in the friend zone. That is, until a night filled with too much alcohol explodes into passion.
Unfortunately, while Rhys doesn’t remember a minute of it, Mandy remembers every detail all too well. As secrets and betrayals begin to unravel their friendship, Knox seizes his chance to—finally—claim Mandy as his own.
With two sexy fighters squaring off to win her heart, Mandy must decide which to choose—the charming reprobate who’s been the center of her desire, yet always wrecks her life, or the merciless bad boy who wants to give her the world.
Inside Scoop: This sexy tale includes male/male encounters that may have you wishing for two sexy fighters of your own.
A Romantica® contemporary erotic romance from Ellora’s Cave
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Review from Eye Candy Bookstore
4 stars
Rhys and Mandy have been teetering on the edge of friendship for years. If you ask either they will both admit that there is not just a spark there but an unchecked flame. The problem is Rhys. Will Rhys give up his man whore ways for Mandy and if he does will she still be waiting for him? Rhys thinks he has ample time to lay claim on Mandy but little does he know about the man who's been waiting for Mandy for years.
I really enjoyed this book and the complexity of Knox, Dane & Rhys. I felt at times the novel was speeding by without much meat to the story, and therefore was only able to give 4 stars. This is definitely a main stream romance that anyone who loves the Alpha Male would enjoy! This book was exciting to read with all the different turns and twists and high recommend this to any reader who like a little romance with a lot of muscle!
Reviewed by: Maggie Wadsager
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Excerpt
Rhys and Mandy have been teetering on the edge of friendship for years. If you ask either they will both admit that there is not just a spark there but an unchecked flame. The problem is Rhys. Will Rhys give up his man whore ways for Mandy and if he does will she still be waiting for him? Rhys thinks he has ample time to lay claim on Mandy but little does he know about the man who's been waiting for Mandy for years.
I really enjoyed this book and the complexity of Knox, Dane & Rhys. I felt at times the novel was speeding by without much meat to the story, and therefore was only able to give 4 stars. This is definitely a main stream romance that anyone who loves the Alpha Male would enjoy! This book was exciting to read with all the different turns and twists and high recommend this to any reader who like a little romance with a lot of muscle!
Reviewed by: Maggie Wadsager
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Excerpt
Ryan’s
teasing, upbeat personality kept her smiling and she immediately felt at ease.
“Get naked and act natural,” she said, somehow managing to keep a straight
face.
Max
groaned. “Great. Now there’s two of them. Don’t give him permission, Mandy.
We’ll never get his clothes back on.”
“Fine,”
she huffed, breaking out her best pout. “You will have to take your shirts off,
though.” Max flashed a flirtatious glance her way that left her blushing as he
stripped his shirt off. Oddly, she knew he didn’t mean it. Some people were
overtly more sexual than others were. It was more of a vibe he owned. It was as
if he couldn’t help himself. Of course, the knowledge did nothing to stop her
face from burning every time he turned it in her direction. The third time
blood flooded her cheeks, she felt Knox’s heat pressing into her back. Her
heart slammed against her chest at the contact. He was everywhere.
Overwhelming. Unmovable.
“He’s not
for you.” His breath fanned across her neck as the whispered warning rang in
her ears. The bite in his tone rolled over her skin. As he strode away, she
watched the smooth movement of his body. Untamed.
The word floated through her mind and she couldn’t let it go. He was a
predator. Each time he was near, a shot of adrenaline pumped through her veins
when she survived the encounter. One day, she wouldn’t.
After a
few posed shots, Mandy focused on the action. “I’d love to get as many pictures
as I can, if you want to take turns sparring. I’m not picky. However the three
of you choose to pair up is fine with me.”
Knox gave
her a sharp nod, and Ryan came over to stand at her side on the edge of the
mat. Squaring off, Max and Knox circled one another. Staring down at the
digital screen, Mandy zoomed in on Knox and her chest tightened even as she
continued snapping pictures.
“Better
Max than me,” Ryan said startling her with his tight tone.
Keeping
her focus on her task, Mandy tried to keep the curiosity from showing in her
voice. “Scared of getting your ass handed to you, huh?” she teased.
“An
ass-kicking I can handle. I have no desire to die. Underground fighters train
to compete with only one rule in mind. To the death. I mean, judging by Knox’s
lifestyle, the money is good, but it takes a certain mentality to go into every
match to kill or be killed.”
Mandy
could hear her heart pounding in her ears. Her gaze slid over his body with a
new eye as she searched for any truth to Ryan’s claim. The light glimmered off
the silver rings in his nipples. Sleek muscles flexed and rolled as he poised
for any opening. There wasn’t a hint of emotion on his face when he found one
and took Max down to the mat. All the deep scars and bruises covering his body
made themselves known in light of the new insight. Appearing content with a
simple submission, Knox helped an unscathed Max to his feet.
“Oh, good.
He didn’t kill him. I am a bit attached to him, after all.”
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About the Author: Charity Parkerson is an award winning and multi-published author with Ellora's Cave Publishing, Midnight Books, and Punk & Sissy Publications. Born with no filter from her brain to her mouth, she decided to take this odd quirk and insert it in her characters.
*2013 Readers' Favorite Award Winner
*2013 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner
*ARRA Finalist for Favorite Paranormal Romance
*Five-time winner of The Mistress of the Darkpath
*Named one of the top 10 best books by an Indie author in 2011- Paranormal Reads Reviews
*Best Paranormal Romance of 2012- Paranormal Reads Reviews
*Quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald as an authority on Independent Publishing.
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