***4.5 Stars***
Kyle and Pen have been two of the characters that I’ve been curious, both separately and together as a possible couple for awhile thanks to their appearances throughout the series and the hints of their something more going on between them. So, getting my hands on this book was a no brainer and holy hell did I get all of my questions answered and more. This book had my heart breaking even when I wanted to reach out and smack some sense into both of them. It was a definite emotional rollercoaster that kept me turning the pages until the very end.
Kyle. *sigh* Kyle, Kyle, Kyle. So here’s the thing. I had a bit of a rocky road with the man. A large part of me LOVED the man’s heart. It’s so golden and when he truly cares about someone, he’s all in, but it’s all done in a very black and white manner, there is no grey zone in his world and that’s where we had difficulties. But regardless of a few issues, Kyle is that guy you’d want in your corner because he is that man who cares and who’s honor means the world to him.
Penelope. Sassy, confident, vibrant take what she wants Pen is all that and more...on the outside. On the inside? Well, that space is a lot more murky. Her past still haunts her and has her building walls around herself to keep everything out, including that which she needs most. My heart broke for Pen and all that she had been put through, whether because of others or herself, and there were times when I got frustrated with the lines she refused to cross, but regardless of those lines she couldn’t stop from caring about those who mattered to her the most.
Kyle and Pen’s journey was, from the beginning, a tad bit unconventional and had it’s fair share of angst and tears, but it was definitely an addicting one. They pushed and tested each other throughout the book and through it came to some hard truths about their lives and what they wanted out of it. But through the ups and downs they found that they could give each other what the needed without losing anything. The chemistry between them was hot and I really liked who they were when they were together.
In For The Win was a fun read, a little bit of smexy, a little bit of mystery and suspense, a little angst and a lot of heart. As to the question of if this one can be read as a standalone? Well...This is one of those books where it’s a toss up for me because of where it falls in the timeline of the series. You can, but I think you’d get more out of it if you at least read Fighting for Control and Grappling for Position first, if not go back and start at the beginning. I know, I’m no help at the moment...blame it on me being a Libra. But, I liked where everything as a whole was at in the end and am definitely looking forward to seeing what’s coming up next for the series!
~ Copy provided by the author & voluntarily reviewed ~
Kyle Scott’s talent for fighting paved the way for a career he never wanted, but needed to survive. Five years later, he doesn’t recognize the man he’s become. All his focus and energy has been poured into raising his little sister, leaving no time or interest for anything beyond a casual hook-up—until he meets a woman who sends his life spiraling out of control.
Penelope Cantrel isn’t looking for love, but she’s always ready for a good time. If she keeps everyone at a distance, they can’t discover how broken she is, or the secrets she’s running from. When she crosses paths with the sexy MMA fighter, Kyle’s reputation as a cage-banging manwhore doesn’t concern her. She isn’t interested in a commitment. But after their white-hot attraction leads to a night of mind-blowing sex, neither of them will ever be the same again.
When Pen starts receiving threatening messages, her deepest fears are realized as she becomes the obsession of a man who will kill to possess her. Concerned for her safety, Kyle offers to pose as her boyfriend to deter her unwanted admirer, but his heated touches and those not-so-innocent kisses don’t feel like he’s acting. Could the infamous playboy be falling for her?
As the threat against Pen escalates, her stalker is closer than they thought. Kyle is the only thing standing between her and a madman, but she fears trusting him with her secrets could be a fatal mistake.
Release Date: November 7th, 2017
Melynda Price is the author of several contemporary and paranormal romance titles, including Until Darkness Comes, Shades of Darkness, Courting Darkness, and Braving the Darkness, all in the Redemption Series. Price writes for ardent readers who want to fall in love over and over again. Her goal is to make the unbelievable believable while taking her characters to the limit with stories full of passion, heart, and unexpected twists. Salting stories with undertones of history whenever possible, Price adds immeasurable depth to her well-crafted books. Win by Submission is the first book of her upcoming mixed martial arts–themed Against the Cage series. She lives with her husband and two children in Northern Minnesota, where there are plenty of snow-filled days to curl up in front of the fireplace with a hot cup of coffee and write.
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