Release Date: May 27, 2014
Harlequin Teen
Summary from Goodreads:
Acclaimed author Katie
McGarry returns with the knockout new story of two high school seniors who are
about to learn what winning really means.
Champion kickboxer Haley swore she'd never set foot in the ring again after one tragic night. But then the guy she can't stop thinking about accepts a mixed martial arts fight in her honor. Suddenly, Haley has to train West Young. All attitude, West is everything Haley promised herself she'd stay away from. Yet he won't last five seconds in the ring without her help.
West is keeping a big secret from Haley. About who he really is. But helping her-fighting for her-is a shot at redemption. Especially since it's his fault his family is falling apart. He can't change the past, but maybe he can change Haley's future.
Hayley and West have agreed to keep their relationship strictly in the ring. But as an unexpected bond forms between them and attraction mocks their best intentions, they'll face their darkest fears and discover love is worth fighting for.
Bonus novella included: Crossing the Line.
Champion kickboxer Haley swore she'd never set foot in the ring again after one tragic night. But then the guy she can't stop thinking about accepts a mixed martial arts fight in her honor. Suddenly, Haley has to train West Young. All attitude, West is everything Haley promised herself she'd stay away from. Yet he won't last five seconds in the ring without her help.
West is keeping a big secret from Haley. About who he really is. But helping her-fighting for her-is a shot at redemption. Especially since it's his fault his family is falling apart. He can't change the past, but maybe he can change Haley's future.
Hayley and West have agreed to keep their relationship strictly in the ring. But as an unexpected bond forms between them and attraction mocks their best intentions, they'll face their darkest fears and discover love is worth fighting for.
Bonus novella included: Crossing the Line.
EXCERPT
With each halfhearted throw, I step in, and in smooth, rhythmic movements, Haley
continues to counter, keeping a safe distance between us. She stays close enough to block
me, close enough to go on the offensive if she chooses, but far enough away I can’t touch and
that’s what I want...I crave to touch Haley.
Without warning, I slide into her and back her into the cage. Haley’s breath leaves her
Without warning, I slide into her and back her into the cage. Haley’s breath leaves her
body in a rush and those dark eyes focus on me. Her hands rest on my chest and her fingers
flutter, as if not sure whether to push or to explore. With my gloves against the fence on
either side of her head, I lean into her and draw my nose up her jawline to her ear. Her body
is warm and firm and she smells so damn good.
“We shouldn’t do this,” she whispers, yet her hands wander to my back and trace my
“We shouldn’t do this,” she whispers, yet her hands wander to my back and trace my
spine. “I won’t date another fighter.”
“Then walk away.” I trail a line of kisses along her collarbone, up her throat, then pause,
staring straight into her eyes, giving her the chance to end this now. “I won’t lie. I want this,
Haley. I want you.”
“Then walk away.” I trail a line of kisses along her collarbone, up her throat, then pause,
staring straight into her eyes, giving her the chance to end this now. “I won’t lie. I want this,
Haley. I want you.”
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About the Author
KATIE MCGARRY was a teenager during the age of grunge and boy bands and remembers those years as the best and worst of her life. She is a lover of music, happy endings, and reality television, and is a secret University of Kentucky basketball fan.
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