Holding Strong By Lori Foster

An up-and-coming MMA fighter wants more than just one night
from a woman fleeing her past in Lori’s irresistible new novel.

Heavyweight fighter Denver Lewis plays real nice, but he
doesn’t share. That’s why he’s been avoiding top-notch flirt Cherry Peyton. But
a man can only resist those lush curves for so long. Their encounter surpasses
all his fantasies, bringing out protective urges that Cherry’s about to need
more than she knows…

Denver’s combination of pure muscle and unexpected
tenderness has been driving Cherry wild. Yet no sooner does she get what she’s
been craving than old troubles show up on her doorstep. And this time, Cherry
can’t hide behind a carefree façade. Because the man by her side is one who’ll
fight like hell to keep her safe…if only she’ll trust him enough to let him…

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“Holding Strong will have you holding
your breath while burning fingers quickly turn the pages.”

- Fresh
Fiction

“…a fun and sexy read. It has a touch of suspense to it as
well to keep the pace of the story going along.”

- It's a Reading Thing

“The men of Foster’s Ultimate series may be powerful
fighters, but they are all heart, and none more so than the hero of this
installment. His unwavering support for his feisty, frightened heroine redeems
them both in time, but it is their searing chemistry that will hold readers’
attention.”

- RT
Book Reviews

“Foster…manages to keep characters evolving throughout the
course of a novel, becoming true ‘heroes’ by the time ‘The End’ rolls around.”

- Ripe for Reader

Favorite Quotes:

The redhead stopped in front of Armie and touched a finger to his chest. “You’re Armie Jacobson.”  “Guilty.”  “So are the rumors true?”  “Sure.”  Denver stifled a laugh; Armie hadn’t even asked her what rumors she meant. But when it came to Armie, just about anything was possible.  Bracing her hands on his thighs, she leaned in more, making sure to put her cleavage on display. “I watched you fight.” “Yeah?”  “You’re a beast.” With a little shiver, she added, “I think that’s sexy.”  Armie smiled.  Denver lifted an eyebrow. He felt like a damn voy- eur, but he wasn’t about to budge. This was too en- tertaining.  “So…” Pretending modesty, she ducked her face while still watching him. “Was it…naughty of me to confront you like this?”  Armie stared her in the eyes while murmuring, “Real naughty. And you know what I do with naughty girls?”  “You…you punish them?”  Denver almost choked, yet Armie didn’t miss a beat. “That’s right.” Armie’s smile had the woman ready to swoon, especially when he added, “Even if they’re really, really good.”  On an indrawn breath she straightened, all but vi- brating with excitement.  “You got a room anywhere close, honey?”  Breathless, face flushed and one hand splayed over her upper chest, she whispered, “Right across the street.” Stern, his stare intimidating, Armie told her, “Then we should probably get to it.” He finished off his shot and put the glass on the bar.  To Denver he said, “Settle my bill, will ya?” and with a stinging swat to the gal’s derriere, he started her toward the exit.

This book was given in exchange for an honest review. 

Lori Foster is one of my favorite authors.  This is the second book in the Ultimate series.

In this story Denver has wanted Cherry but has not stepped up to the plate. So Cherry has waiting long enough and challenges him. Will one night be enough for both?  Hell NO!!! Denver realizes that he wants a whole lot more now the only thing is the get Cherry on board.  Once he does they have more problems to deal with.  Like her past.  Will Denver be able to keep Cherry and protect her? Or will Cherry run and leave Denver behind?

This story was a good story and the story started right off in the beginning.  Throughout the story you see from of your favorites from her other stories which are good to see.  Seeing new characters were a great addition.  Armie is there and I can’t wait for his story.  We also see more of Cannon. I love her books but this one was not as good as the other, but cannot wait til the next one. 

FOUR FIGHTING ANGELS

Since first publishing in January 1996, Lori Foster has
become a USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and New York Times bestselling author.
Lori has published through a variety of houses, including Kensington, St.
Martin’s, Harlequin, Silhouette, Samhain, and Berkley/Jove. She is currently
published with HQN.

Lori hosts a very special annual “Reader & Author” event
in West Chester, Ohio. Proceeds from the event have benefited many worthy
causes, including the Hamilton County YWCA Battered Women’s Shelter, the Animal
Adoption Foundation, The Conductive Learning Center for children with spina
bifida and cerebral palsy, and The One Way Farm, Children’s Home.

Each year Lori donates all proceeds from one book to
charity. You can see the benefit romance books here :http://lorifoster.com/benefit-books/ 

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