DerrickI’d been fighting all my life.Making it my career choice seemed…logical.Sticking to what I was good at seemed…illogical as often as I ended up in the ER.Then my occupational hazard began to feel like more of a perk when I met, Katy. She was a night nurse at the ER I frequented. She could barely hide her contempt for me, which naturally made the curvy brunette with long wavy hair all … brunette with long wavy hair all the more irresistible.
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Katy
They called him Dagger, for the looks he gave.
He knew I hated him on sight, but still, he teased me and tried to sway me.
There’s no way it would work. I was on the run and still healing from a relationship with a ‘roid-raging powerlifter. No way was I going to give it a go with someone trained to cause pain for a living.
Then my ex tracked me down. And suddenly, having a fighter in my corner didn’t seem like such a bad idea.
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This is the 1st book in the series and looks promising. Has good storyline, some suspense and drama .
Dagger is a MMA fighter, troubled ,cocky. In one of his frequent visits to ER he meets Katy a new nurse.
Her past is hunting her and she is running from. .
They are totally different but definitely fit together. They support and complete each other.
But Katy is in danger, can Dragger save her?
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Second start with a Fight! This is the first book of Sterling’s Vegas MMA series. This story is about Derrick (Dagger) and Katy. Derrick is an MMA fighter and ends up in the hospital that they know him on nick name basis. He is dropped off to get fixed up from his last fight and new nurse Katy is not impressed as everyone else is. He is Mr. Popular and not only with the nurses but the docs too. She has had enough abuse in her life that she is done with these types of men.
Dagger is intrigued with her as she is this “next door beauty” that he wants to get to know, only he feels her judgement and anger immediately. Katy is running away from an abusive ex and is never in one place for long. She moves next door to Dagger not knowing that he lives there, but this is where their story takes off. It was sweet to see a man wanting to take care of someone in a manner that Dagger does for her. Katy realizes that not all men are alike and that confidence levels can raise on their own when treated like she should.
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When up and coming MMA fighter Derrick aka Dagger drags himself into the ER after a match, he meets the new ER nurse Katy. While caring for his wounds, he realizes that she’s got something against him, and he doesn’t really know why. Is it because of what he does for a living?
Katy’s on the run from her ‘roid raging ex and the last thing she needs to do is get involved with or be around another gym rat. That’s exactly what’s going through her mind as she deals with the MMA fighter that’s taking up a bed right now. He’s a human punching bag and probably another abuser just like her ex.
When Katy thinks that her ex has tracked her across country, she picks up and moves to another no name hotel. And wouldn’t you just guess who her new next-door neighbor is?? When she tells Dagger what’s going on, he vows to help her and immediately shows her how she’s being tracked. Between the two of them, they leave a trail of breadcrumbs that they hope will lead her ex far away.
During this time Katy sees the man behind the career and is impressed. Having him in her corner is great and she’s finally able to start relaxing, if only a little.
This book is very well written, with endearing characters, and a storyline that’s guaranteed to drag you in and hold you in a headlock until you’ve read ever last word. I can’t wait to see what’s coming next in this series.
**I received an ARC of this story and this is my unbiased and voluntary review.
This is the 1st book in the series. Dagger is a fighter that is frequently in the ER. He meets Katy a new night nurse with a past she is running from. Can dagger save her?
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Dagger by SL Sterling
Genre: Contemporary Romance
About the Book: Dagger is no stranger to the ER due to his MMA fights. He meets the new nurse Katy and something is just different about her. He would like to get to know her more but she keeps shutting him down.
Review: I cannot wait for the next installment. This book went from 0 to 60 fairly quick but not in a way that left you confused. The story was very touching but also had a rough side which I liked.
Overall Rating (Out of 5 stars): 4.5
I really enjoyed this great start to this series. Although this book had heavy subjects involved, it was somewhat of a light read for me, well up until it wasn’t and a lot of dark entered, towards the end of this book.
Now this story isn’t one that is unique, maybe I have read similar before but it was well written, flowed so well and the characters were relatable and believable. Dagger or Derek was a great strong character that took no prisoners, would you expect different from.an MMA fighter. But he was so so gentle with Katy. Where she was was terrified her made her calm and protected and not so afraid when he was around. Katy however much she was broken, she was just as strong and honestly just what Dagger need to make his lonely life whole.
I do recommend this book and look forward to the rest of the series, when they come. All in all a good quick read
Reviewer: Donna
This was my first book by this author and I am kicking myself for not finding her sooner! I devoured this book in one sitting and I’m a little sad we have to wait until 2021 to meet more of the MMA characters!
Katy is on the run from her ex, trying to keep a low profile. The last thing she needs or wants is to attract the attention of a local MMA fighter that goes by the name Dagger. When he see’s her, he is instantly taken with her but she wont give him the time of day. He figures it’s because she’s too good for him and tries to forget about her. When they both end up at the same extended stay she confides in him about her past and he knows that he can’t walk away from her. He has to protect her no matter the cost.
This story was so freaking good! It tackles the tough subject of domestic violence and the lasting impact of it but it was so well written. The plot was set at the perfect pace, lots of suspense and the chemistry is off the charts.
I definitely recommend this story!
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Katy was a nurse and on the run from an abusive ex boyfriend. Dagger/Derrick was a MMA fighter that knew most of the crew at his local emergency room. Then he met Katy and he had to make her his but she was distrustful of men like him. He had a lot of convincing to do while he protected her and secured their future. Interesting and exciting story
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This is one great book with tough street guy Derrick/Dagger who is a MMA fighter who grew up fighting for survival and Katy who is running from her abusive ex who is a body builder. Their paths cross when he comes into the ER after a fight for stitches and Katy is his nurse who thinks he is just like her ex and wants nothing to do with him until he shows her his tender side and then she is a goner. They are so perfect for each other and could not be happier that they found each other.
After his latest match, MMA fighter Dagger looks like crap. But he won, and he’s in better shape than the loser. He gets patched up in the ER, where he’s a regular, and meets Katy, a new nurse. She’s not even remotely interested in him – not that she’ll admit to, anyway. When he sees her moving into the motel, he knows something is amiss. She confides in him and asks him to be her bodyguard. They take this relationship farther, and she begins to let down her guard. When her past catches up to her, they nearly lose each other. What a terrific book! It has everything – secrets, a perfect couple, suspense, action, romance, hot sex. I really like Katy; she’s smart and sweet, doing a job that she loves, and trying her best to stay ahead of her past. Dagger – not enough good words to say about this man. He’s tough on the outside, but a big softie. He’s so tender and patient with Katie, never pushing her, always allowing her to maintain control while supporting her. I’m excited to see what else will be in this series.
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I loved this story. Dagger is my kind of hero…tough on the outside but soft on the inside. Katy is a fighter and I love that in a heroine. Great story that I sure did hate to see end….looking forward to the next one
Wow! An excellent read! Derrick is a fighter, and a frequent visitor at the ER where Katy works. Katy is on the run from an abusive ex boyfriend and has no use for Derrick in her life. Then her ex catches up with her and she tries to run, and she runs into Derrick and tells him everything. I loved Katy and Derrick’s story and the friendship that they build between them. Can I just say everyone needs a Derrick, I just loved him! This was such a great read I enjoyed every moment of it.
ONE ROUGH AND RUGGED TREAT!!!
Whoops, there it is! Sterling threw caution to the wind, rocking this jewel right on home with this refreshing spin, mixing it up and laying it down, fusing this gem together sleek, shiny and tight. One action packed, hard hitting, pulse racing, heart pounding, page flipping bombshell hooks you from the start and reels you in for the duration. A surging vortex of fervent events and distressing circumstances, blow this bad boy wide open. Producing incredible, well rounded scenario’s that punch dead center with such exuberance and style, with such intensity and precision, blazing this gem to life spectacularly. Anarchy, escapades and havoc run amuck, kicking this bad boy into a raging tempest, blasting it into a tailspin with a mind-blowing culmination. Sparks fly as drama, intrigue, doubt, turmoil, danger, mounting suspense and precarious situations along with a boatload of trouble while dodging calamity, you have one block busting masterpiece. The characters are complex and authentic with depth and traits that blend and flow, transforming into genuinely relatable personalities. The scenes are strikingly sharp with abundant details and depictions creating a colorful backdrop that makes the storyline pop. Remarkable job Sterling, thanks for sharing this little treasure with us.
This book grabs you by the seat of your pants and keeps you enthralled from start to finish.
I loved the storyline! It had a unique quality to it that I truly enjoyed. The characters were wonderfully thought out and well placed.
The book had everything I like in a great read, angst, chuckles, love, heat, suspense, did I mention heat, yeah there is that. This story is one I stayed up late to finish. It was well worth the loss of sleep!