The Fighters of Absinthe, 4
Ten years ago, Larson Ireland’s wife was brutally murdered, and ever since then he’s been fighting to forget and numb his pain and anger.
Tasha Mackenzie made the biggest mistake of her life at the age of seventeen. Six years later she’s still trying to move on and start fresh. With parents that see her as a shameful sinner who disgraced them, the only thing that Tasha looks forward to is seeing Larson at the gym where she works.
Larson doesn’t think he’s good enough to ever be with anyone again, especially not a sweet woman like Tasha. He knows the darkness he carries inside will only hurt everyone in the end. But he wants Tasha, sees a vulnerability and innocence in her, and he wants desperately to let himself love again. Can Larson let go of his past and embrace a future with Tasha? Does he even want to risk it?
Be Warned: spanking
Excerpt:
God, he was just so big, and even though that was obvious at first glance, actually feeling him right up against her, making her feel so small and feminine, really cemented the fact that Larson Ireland was a powerful man in all respects. He lifted his hands slowly, grabbed her waist, and moved her backward until she finally felt the door stop her.
“I’m not a good man,” he said slowly, almost void of emotion.
“I’m sure that’s not true,” she responded, then looked down to see the scar on his neck that disappeared beneath his shirt.
“No, I’m not.”
She lifted her gaze to his again, saw that he was being serious, but right now she didn’t want to talk about this. “Just be with me. The other things can wait, Larson.”
He didn’t move, didn’t respond, but then leaned down and kissed her again. He placed his hands on the door right beside her head. He pressed his erection into her belly, and Tasha shamelessly moaned at the feeling. It felt like he was hiding a steel pipe between his legs: long and thick, and so damn big. A gush of wetness slipped out of her, and she shifted on her feet, needing to appease this arousal in her that had been growing since she’d seen Larson.
His mouth was so close to hers, taking control and showing dominance. He lowered his mouth to her cheek, then lower to her neck. Larson dragged his lips up and down her throat, sucked at her pulse, and moved his teeth along her flesh until there was a sting of pain and pleasure. Not able to hold her eyes open at the feeling, she let her head fall back against the door.
He ground his dick into her again, over and over until she found herself reaching up and holding onto his biceps for support. He was rock hard and tense beneath her palms, and she slid her hands over the bulging definition of his arms, and up to his shoulders.
“God, Larson, is this really happening? Are we really doing this?” Tasha hadn’t meant to say anything, but the words tumbled out of her of their own accord.
He didn’t answer her, but that was okay because she was lost in the sensations. She felt his lips move along the shell of her ear, and a shiver worked through her whole body. He groaned and pressed his entire length against her, harder, more demanding. There was no place on her body that Larson wasn’t touching.
He pulled away only enough that he had his mouth close to hers once more. “I don’t know what we’re doing, but I do know I’m not about to stop.” He lowered his gaze until he was staring at her lips.
“Then let’s not stop,” she whispered.
Larsen and Tasha have both have pasts they are trying to work through. Larsen finds Tasha after one of his fights and things change between these two. Larsen and Tasha take a chance on love with each other. I really, really enjoyed this story and this series!
I received an ARC for an honest review. Larson is an MMA fighter with a secret past. Tasha is a young woman who has experienced pain and loss. Larson and Tasha find a connection to each other and a relationship blossoms. They help each other “heal” and in the process find love. Their relationship is super sexy and full of emotion. Larson is a wounded hero who the reader can relate to and we are rooting for the two of them throughout the book. I loved it and highly recommend it to other readers who want to see the characters change through redemption and love.
Received an ARC copy from author for a honest review. Love this author. Though fast-paced and short, I found it to be a sweet, sexy emotional read. Larson is a MMA fighter with a tragic past that he dealt with by using his fists, just going thru the emotions of life but not really living. Tasha is a younger woman who is no stranger to pain and loss. Drawn together they find a connection beyond passion and chemistry. Definitely a heartwarming read. Just wished it was longer.
I received this book as an ACR for an honest reviews. I love this story. Larson is a fighter who has gone thru hell and is still trying to make his way out. Tasha is trying to start her live, this is their wonderful story of how two broken people can make the other whole again. Jenika has done it again, the characters take you into their world and share the ups and downs and all the happiness they finally get in the end. Recommend to all lovers of gritty love stories or just love a great story. Happy reading.
I received an ARC for an honest review. Larson is an MMA fighter with a secret past. Tasha is a young woman who has experienced pain and loss. Larson and Tasha find a connection to each other and a relationship blossoms. They help each other “heal” and in the process find love. Their relationship is super sexy and full of emotion. Larson is a wounded hero who the reader can relate to and we are rooting for the two of them throughout the book. I loved it and highly recommend it to other readers who want to see the characters change through redemption and love.
Received an ARC copy from author for a honest review. Love this author. Though fast-paced and short, I found it to be a sweet, sexy emotional read. Larson is a MMA fighter with a tragic past that he dealt with by using his fists, just going thru the emotions of life but not really living. Tasha is a younger woman who is no stranger to pain and loss. Drawn together they find a connection beyond passion and chemistry. Definitely a heartwarming read. Just wished it was longer.
I received this book as an ACR for an honest reviews. I love this story. Larson is a fighter who has gone thru hell and is still trying to make his way out. Tasha is trying to start her live, this is their wonderful story of how two broken people can make the other whole again. Jenika has done it again, the characters take you into their world and share the ups and downs and all the happiness they finally get in the end. Recommend to all lovers of gritty love stories or just love a great story. Happy reading.
Awesome read and can't wait for more!
I received an advanced copy from the Author for my honest review. Jenika has done it again! Jenika' writing style draws me in and takes hold and keeps me and doesn't let go until I'm wishing for more pages. The story of Larson and Tasha two people who have been through hell and back. Larson who is just fighting through life, and Tasha is trying to get through life and just be happy. This is a heartwarming story it made me feel warm and fuzzy with all the twists and turns. Thank you once again Jenika for my few hours of escape, I only wished it had been longer
Jenika Snow is known for writing complex characters and action filled stories and in Fighting to Forget, is no exception! From the beginning to the very last page you will be in a constant roll of emotions. From sadness, adrenaline, and love. And complete hotness!!! I hope that this series is continued and I can't wait for the next one!!!
I received an ARC for an honest review. Larson a scarred and devasted MMA fighter. Tasha is a curvy young woman who has known pain and lost at a young age. Larson and Tasha have both had hardships in life but they find a connection that with love it can heal all wounds. Sexy emotional read. Larson is man that would have you craving the sight, smell and feel of him. Wow is such a freaking hottie.
