Holly White found happiness once. It was brief and over too soon, but she had it. Now she’s content—she has her routine, her teaching, and her students. That’s all she can hope for, and she’s made her peace with that. When she requests a meeting with her student’s father, the last thing she expects is the sparks that arch between them. But attraction or not, she can’t go there with him. Not only … only is he her student’s father, but she’s not willing to risk her heart again. Ever.
Ian Gallagher walked into his daughter’s classroom intent on giving her teacher a piece of his mind. But when he lays eyes on Holly, everything inside him comes to life—his heart, his soul, and his inner tiger. It doesn’t take long for his mind to catch up to what the rest of him already knows—she’s his. He’s going to fight for her, and teach her that some things are worth the risk.
But strange things are happening in Eagle Creek. Disastrous, deadly things. With someone targeting the Rocky River fighters, Ian is forced to put his courtship on hold so he doesn’t draw attention to his mate. But when the next incident involves Holly, it becomes clear that he’s on a race against the clock—to protect his pack, find the one who means them harm, and win over the woman who already owns his heart.
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Fighting to Win:A Paranormal Shifter Romance (Rocky River Fighters #4)
by Grace Brennan
Rated 5 stars
I was so excited to read this! Why? Because Ian finally gets his well deserved story! Ian has been a favorite of mine and he has always been so uncaring of finding a girl because of his past. So I figured when he did it would be a kick-butt story. I was not disappointed! There is heartfelt love in this book! Who knew Ian had all that in him? I LOVE the wording in the story!! There are a few bookmarks and highlighted passages that are my favorite!
Holly is her name and She is going to give Ian a challenge. She is a widower and she still loves her husband. How is Ian going to compete with a ghost? Will Holly be able to leave her past behind her? I loved that Holly wasn’t perfect. She had flaws. Both mental and physical. But with everything she has been through she is strong and she is fearless. I love her favorite insect! Butterfly! Because it starts as one thing and turns into something else, a thing of beauty! Great analogy!
Ian..the leader, the father and the confident. He sees Holly and likes Holly BuT doesn’t think she is for him. Once his tiger meets Holly then the choice isn’t his own anymore. I thought Ian would be a tough but to crack but he is the sweetest guy ever!!! There are many toe curling tummy fluttering moments in this book. I loved the speech he gave her when he was trying to get her to see them as a couple! How he always fights to win! Dang! Then there is the brownie eating scene (flutter flutter). Ian quickly became my favorite guy!
Another solid book from this author. We had a slew of introductory characters in here along with some from past books. Possible future books on the one special group? I won’t say and give them a spoiler but I am curious about them! Thanks for a lovely series of amazing shifters. Hopefully we will see these characters again.
Fighting to Win: A Paranormal Shifter Romance (Rocky River Fighters) by Grace Brennan is the long awaited fourth book in the series and is just as good as the others if not better. Ian has always been the one to hold the group together but I have been waiting for his story and it did not disappoint. I loved this story, it was engaging and suspenseful and the darker side of the sub story always kept you on your toes. I certainly hope Grace gives us more of these shifters and their stories. A paranormal romance story is good when done right and Grace does it right.
Fighting to Win by Grace Brennan is the fourth installment in her Rocky River Fighter Series and what a fantastic read to add to this series. Following the story of Gallagher and Holly, who we had met in previous books; Gallagher is the “ring leader” of the Rocky River Fighters, and he is the single dad to a beautiful little girl. Gallagher is an all-around good man who will do anything for anyone except fall in love with another woman. That is until he meets Holly, his daughter’s teacher. When his inner beast – his tiger – comes alive at the scent of Holly he knows that she is the one for him. Now it is just convincing her of that fact. Holly White has known heartache, and while it was a short lived romance, it left its mark on her. She was content with her life, her work and her students; until sparks flew when she met Gallagher for the first time. Her reaction was so intense that she almost can’t function around him. And while her heart leaps at the chance to love him, her practical side has to remind her of the fact that he is her student’s father and of her previous fumbles with love. Holly will have to take a leap of faith with Gallagher, and it is going to take allot for her to risk love again. Will Gallagher be the man that she needs or will he break her heart again? Brennan is a go to author for me when I am looking for paranormal shifters and romance. Her stories are always very well written, the characters full and easy to fall in love with, and the storyline is incredibly addictive. Brennan is an author that needs to be on everyone’s reading list that loves paranormal or shifter type books, and if she isn’t you need to add her to it now! I can’t wait to see what she comes up with next for this series and anything else that she brings to her readers.
Fighting to Win: A Paranormal Shifter Romance (Rocky River Fighters #4)
By Grace Brennan
5 stars
This is the third book that I have read by this author now and again I loved every minute of it. This author has such a talent for writing books that keep my interest from beginning to end. From the beautiful descriptive language the fantastically developed characters her books are just a pleasure to read. I loved Ian and Holly – they really did have a great connection. There were some great twists and turns in the story and I loved seeing Ian try and protect everything that he held dear to him especially Holly! Although I have loved all of the books that I have read in this series I have to admit that this one might just be my favourite! I had such a connection to the characters and I was rooting for them the whole way through.
Another fantastic instalment to this already amazing series! I cannot wait to read more from this author in the future – she is definitely one of my favourite paranormal romance authors!
I love a story where I can honestly say “I didn’t see that coming.” Within the pages of Fighting to Win I said that more than once. I swear my mouth is still wide open, dragging on the ground, and drool is pooling on my Kindle. So many shocking fantastic, but not always good, surprises.
What made this book amazing:
1. Ian, leader of the Rocky River Fighters, and devoted father the Shelby
2. Holly, amazing dedicated teacher that cares deeply for Shelby and has survived great tragedy.
3. Ian and Holly have an amazing love story
4. An amazing group of shifters that care for each other
5. Neighboring shifters that step up without being asked to help
6. Good trumps evil
7. Lesson that we should all get out of this secrets can cause big, big problems.
There, you have it. Seven reasons why this book was pure heaven.