He’s on a war path to fame.And Levi Swain doesn’t care who knows it. The more people that know him, the better. As the hottest MMA rising star, opportunities are materializing out of thin air. When a wealthy sponsor approaches him, looking to have Levi cause a tabloid-worthy scandal, Levi only knows how to say yes. He didn’t come to war to lose.Except he never counted on meeting Riley. The … counted on meeting Riley. The glam-shy bombshell who won’t touch fame with a ten-foot selfie stick. Levi planned on her ending up another notch on the bedpost, where every girl ends up. Instead, Riley is everything he wasn’t looking for. The artistic dark angel who can knock him out faster than a middleweight champion with just one glance.
Out here in Hollywood? He can have fame, or he can have true love.
But he can’t have both.
BREAKING THE HABIT is a seriously steamy and fantastically funny standalone set in the interconnected books of The Breaking Series. You don’t need to have read the other books in the series to enjoy this swoony new addition! One-click your copy now!
more
A captivating read from beginning to end! An exciting storyline that leaves you breathless wanting more! Sexy steam filled chemistry! Emotionally heartfelt, enjoyable and fun! One heck of a twisted, intense rollercoaster ride! An amazing must read!
4.5/5 Stars
Disclaimer: This review MAY contain spoilers. I received an ARC of this book at no cost from the publisher/author. All opinions expressed in my review are my own.
This book was absolutely delightful! I love sports romances and this one had the extra perk of including the aspect of fame and living in Los Angeles. All the possibilities that aspect presented just made this book that much more addicting.
I loved the author’s writing style. It is effortless, smooth, and easy to follow. It isn’t hard to imagine yourself living the story alongside the characters. One of my favorite things about this book was the concise writing style. It was well suited for this type of story.
I immediately felt drawn to these characters. They are presented to the reader brilliantly. It is easy to get a taste of the main characters’ hopes and fears early on so the reader feels especially close to them as the story progresses. I loved how multi-layered the characters were because it made them seem that much more real. Like they could jump off the page and be real people. Riley and Levi both had things that they didn’t show everyone. They also both had things that the struggled with inside that they had to overcome. The side characters were great as well. I loved the dynamic that they all had together. They felt like a family and I loved that. I haven’t read the previous books in this series that center on the other guys from Holt Body Fitness, but I definitely will be reading them.
The romance in this book was very strong. I loved Riley and Levi together. Their chemistry really was just as effortless as the author’s writing style. They belonged together and they completed each other and it was evident in the writing. The attraction between them was intense, but it felt forced at the very beginning of the book. Yeah, they are both hot and they both get the feels because of it. While it wasn’t instalove, it was definitely instalust and it wasn’t working for me at the beginning. It isn’t so bad once the actual romance gets started because the romance is divine. The way that Riley and Levi fell in love was slow and beautiful and all-encompassing. They slipped into each others’ hearts and filled them up with every bit of themselves.
I enjoyed the plot of the story. There were conflict and stakes that were entertaining and compelling. I loved the fame factor in the story. I thought that the premise for the story was perfect and it played out perfectly. I felt that the resolution of one of the main conflicts at the end of the story was resolved a little too quickly and smoothly, but it still worked.
This book is definitely one that I recommend! It has characters that grab your attention, a sizzling romance, and a plot that keeps you interested and wanting more. Reading this has introduced me to a new favorite author. I will be devouring this author’s backlist as fast as I can at this point. I am so glad that I picked this one up!
Breaking the Habit is the 4 book in the Breaking Series, and my first book by this author. I thought it was well written, great chemistry between Levi and Riley.
I enjoyed the push and pull, and all the angst between these two.
-Stina, Book Haven Book Blog.
Levi Swain is a man on a mission, he has had a small taste of fame in the ring, and now he wants it all; his name being shown on billboards, splashed on magazine covers, and smack dab in the center of a media circus. But that kind of fame comes with a cost, and when he lets his obsession lead him sign on the dotted line for a deal that promises all of his dreams coming true, he soon learns he may have made a costly mistake.
Because the moment that he meets media shy photographer Riley, he knows the life he craves is not conducive to the life she wants… and he wants her bad! But is she worth the risk of losing everything he thought he needed out of his life?
Breaking the Habit is a sexy little page-turner that is certain to have you mesmerized from beginning to end! The moment you meet Levi he will lure you in with his cocky cool arrogance, funny, sometimes dirty, one-liners, and smoldering good looks. I loved watching him try to compete for Riley’s time and attention, and try to convince her to step out of her comfort zone and take a chance on him, all the while her detesting the life he leads. There was a lot of push and pull between them, it was evident that they had something special, but them finding the courage to fully embrace it was rough on the ol’ ticker. They darn near killed me with anticipation, and their self doubt that they could really have it all. I really enjoyed this first time read, it was heavy on steam and feels, and the words were absorbing… so much so, I devoured it in one sitting! Highly recommend!
I requested an advanced copy of this title from the publisher, and I am voluntarily leaving my honest and unbiased opinion.
I received an ARC in return for an honest review. At first I wasn’t sure I was going to like Levi. He seemed like a goofball which wasn’t a turn on for me. He definitely grew on me. I honestly expected a huge dramatic breakup with him and Riley that would last for months or even years. In a way I didn’t mind that it was less dramatic. I really did enjoy reading this book and liked Levi and Riley together. Definitely put it on your “Want To Read” list!
This is the 1st book I’ve read written by Ember Leigh; she has done a great job at writing a good book; I can’t wait to read more of her books.
The story line caught my attention at the very beginning and kept me interested throughout the entire book.
I loved the chemistry between the characters.
I received a free copy of this book via booksprout and I’m voluntarily leaving a review.
To Riley it needed to be just a job and stay a job no matter how hot the MMA fighters were. Especially Levi. Levi knew he wanted Riley and she would be his, he just had to convince her. The journey of Riley and Levi was fun and exciting and full of drama. Good read
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed Riley and Levi’s story. This is a good addition to the “Breaking” series. It’s a good sports romance with some entertaining moments. Levi is an upcoming MMA star who thinks any publicity is good publicity. Riley on the other hand has been burned by the paparazzi before and shies away from publicity. Riley is a photographer who agrees to work with Levi to help promote him. Sparks definitely fly between these two! This is a story that really draws you in and keeps you glued until the very end. The characters and story-line are both nicely developed. A fun story with some definitely steamy moments.
I loved this book! It was really well written with great characters and an engaging plot! I loved how the book played out and I would recommend it to others!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
An entertaining MMA sports romance by Ember Leigh! Good characters, Levi and Riley, with chemistry. Enjoyed the storyline!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is book four in the The Breaking series. Levi is rising to fame as a MMA fighter. He is approached to create a tabloid level scandal and he jumps at the chance. Riley is not one for the spotlight, she avoids it. She is not willing to be another notch in Levi’s bedpost either. Can these two sort out the details and make the tabloids? Levi recognizes that Riley is different but what does he choose? An entertaining story with a smooth story line and characters that challenge one another and make the journey to HEA exciting. Enjoy!
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I enjoyed the book. If was an interesting read. I enjoyed the storyline, the mild suspense and the hot scenes.
This is the fourth book in the series and is another super read from Ember I had read and enjoyed the previous books in the series so I could not wait to read Levi and Riley’s book and it did not disappoint it was another good well written read with a good plot. Once I started I could not put it down and ended up reading it late into the night. You will just love Levi he is so cocky but it was wonderful watching him realise what really mattered to him.
This story is sexy and quite captivating, what’s hotter than an MMA fighter whose greatest wish is the one woman he can’t help but want? This book grabbed my attention from page 1.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is a sport MMA love romance between Levi and Reily. This is one of my favorites genres to read but reading this book had me left unsatisfied. The plot is ok, predictable. I couldn’t relate to the main characters, for me Reily was not enough developed, we know just the basics from her. But Levi is full-on developed and it is like seeing more than one character in one person. I am just glad that the ugly, manwhore money seeker had lost itself in the book and we see in the end kind, caring, loving brother and man.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for NetGalley
Levi is a MMA fighter and is trying his best to get in the spotlight. Back in Chicago, he was always in trouble by getting into fights, being drunk and other wild shenanigans. Riley is a photographer and hates the rag magazines. She has decided that she’s through with men until Levi walks in. She is doing some work for her friend’s gym and they’ve just acquired Levi for the new MMA league. Levi has never worked so hard for a woman’s attention until now. He is full of dad jokes and energy. But when he gets involved with a PR man, will he lose Riley for good?
Awesome story with humor and action. Two people who never want to settle down until they meet.
* Voluntarily read and reviewed this for NetGalley *
This is the forth book in The Breaking Series, and the story of Levi, and Riley. Levi is a MMA fighter, looking to make it big in the industry, but when he meets Riley, and she is completely repelled by all the hype, he starts to have second thought about the fame. Levi isn’t gonna give up on Riley, and set his sights on convincing her to give him a chance. Levi, is cocky, and Riley is sweet, and together they have hot chemistry, these characters are well written, and I really enjoyed reading this book. This is a must read!
This is the fourth book in the series.. We meet Levi he is up and coming and so sure of himself. He is the jokester of the group but plans on making it big so he tends to agree with anything that helps him do that. But Levi also is the caretaker for his crippled brother which is a lot of responsibility for him, but her loves him and will do what it takes but sometimes it does take is toll and Levi acts like twentish man that he is. He meets Riley and is captivated by her, but even though Riley is attracted to Levi she wants nothing to do with him since she had a bad experience with her ex and he was also famous and she does not want that in her life anymore. She gives in to Levi-of course she would, and as she thinks things are going good, the past starts creeping in and she did not think that Levi would do that to her.
rcvd an ARc at no cost to author..(netgalley) Voluntarily reviewed with my own thoughts and opinions
A captivating story, filled with all the steamy, drama and suspense for a sportomance. Levi a MMA star, finds himself with Riley a woman with a painful past that needs security in a relationship, so she is all professional and tries to help Levi in his career, but is his career all he needs and wants? He might thought it that way, now with Riley in his life everything starts to twist.
Levi is a rising star in the MMA and thinks any publicity is good for his career. When he meets Riley, he thinks she will be just like all the other women. Riley is not out to be a notch on anyone’s bedpost. Her painful past makes her skittish about getting involved with any guy. Levi may just have met his match with Riley. A great read and so much fun, definitely recommended for sports romance lovers.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving a review.