GriffinAfter years of struggling as a single father to make ends meet, I’m finally content.Until my son and I are barreled over by a puppy and its gorgeous owner.The dog knocks my son down-literally-while the woman knocks me down-figuratively. With her adorable accent and her taco-loving t-shirt, she has me reevaluating my life and wondering how content I really am.AvaNo-strings.Simple fun.That’s … am.
Ava
No-strings.
Simple fun.
That’s all I was looking for.
But the day I met Griffin and his son, everything changed.
My walls are starting to crumble, piece by piece, as he and his son chip away at the concrete protecting my heart.
Now I’m questioning everything I thought I wanted, and wondering if maybe, he’s worth the risk.
Knocked Down is a full length standalone romance
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Single father Griffin moves into a new apartment and then he meets his new hot neighbor Ava. He thought his life was full taking care of his son, little did he know that Ava would turn everything upside down if he can convince her into giving him a chance. Wow! What an amazing story, this author certainly knows how to write an amazing romance story. Engaging story both Griffin and Ava both have trust issues and I loved how they dealt with them. So many times I laughed out loud with too many great scenes to mention. All of Ava’s Taco T-shirts cracked me up. Another hit by this author whom is one to watch and follow. Highly recommend!!!
I absolutely loved and adored this bokm. It was such a phenomenal read and had amazing characters that you can just fall in love with. I loved the story line as well. I just couldn’t get enough of it and once I started reading it I couldn’t put it down. I recommend that you read this book. I was hooked from the very beginning. Nikki is one of my favorite author’s and I love all of her books. This one did not disappoint me one bit. I can’t wait to see what she writes next.
Griffin is a single dad trying to give his son the best he can. Ava has been burned to many times. When Griffin moves in next to Ava, he is instantly smitten. Ava takes a while to see Griffin as a romantic interest because if what she has been through in the past. I enjoyed seeing this story slowly unravel. Griffin shows a lot of patience and that is just what Ava needed. This is a sweet single dad romance. Now I am off to get some taco shirts!
I absolutely love single-parent romances and this book is one of my favourites. From the beginning I was drawn into Ava and Griffin’s story. Ava has been burned in the past in relationships and is not looking to rush into anything at the moment. Griffin is a single-father focused on raising his son Levi and ensuring he is happy and healthy. Griffin and Levi have been through a lot over the years and Griffin is very selective of who he will allow into their lives. Griffin and Levi meet Ava when Ava’s dog Maverick literally comes barreling over to them and knocks Levi down. You can tell in this initial meeting that their is a mutual attraction between Griffin and Ava. As the weeks go on they spend more time together but Ava is adamant that she doesn’t want to get into a relationship and she has trust issues with Griffin. However, the more time they spend together the more feelings start to develop and it gets harder for everyone involved. Levi is quickly growing attached to Ava and Maverick, Ava is denying herself what she wants and Griffin is falling in love with Ava. As feelings are revealed they have to make some big decisions that could affect them for the rest of their lives. Will Griffin and Ava get their happily ever after? Find out when you read this incredible single-parent romance!
Love me some Griffin & Ava!! This book is in the same world of the Fighting series. No mma action in this book but you do catch up with some previous characters. I really enjoyed this story!! Hot single dad! Taco loving neighbor!! The right amount of sexy time, humor, and seriousness. Great read!
Ava has to be one of my favorite girls Nikki has ever written. She was feisty, sassy and very sexy, oh and her love for tacos definitely matches my own. I wanted to shake her up a bit and tell her get out of her own way but that eventually came. Griffin was everything single daddies are made of. Sweet, charismatic and the best dad. Who knew love was right next door. This is what Nikki Ash does best, single parent books are her specialty and she did not disappoint with this one. It was sweet, funny, included a taco loving Latina and a dream boat bar owner/ single dad trying to navigate their way to a relationship while over coming trust issues and failures along the way. There wasn’t much angst but the sex scenes were HOT!!!! I also really liked that Nikki caught us up with some of our favorite characters from the fighting series as well. I loved it. I’d definitely recommend giving this book a read people.
Oh my gosh it’s love for me …. the love of tacos lol
Another must have by the one and only Nikki Ash I am never disappointed when Nikki’s name is on the cover of a book and of course Knocked Down was no different!
This single dad book is awesome and has everything you would want in it love heartache sexy sences a strong woman and a sexy Griffin what more could you want …..
I would recommend this awesome standalone book to everyone who loves sweet hot and sexy romance novels!
Knocked Down made me laugh and cry with happy tears. After Ava and Griffin both had some bad things happen in the past they meet each other. Can they get past their issues? Griffin is a hot single father but can Ava trust him with her heart? Find out more by reading this heartwarming, funny and sexy book. You won’t be disappointed!!!
Holy Guacamole!
You nailed it again Nikki, I absolutely loved this story!
Griffin is a sexy as sin, single dad to an 8yr old Levi who is the cutest kid ever! I love his and Ava’s attraction to each other and even though you want to shake her at one point you can’t help but put yourself in her shoes and understand her resistance to all that Griffin offers.
I loved the dual POV and catching up on some on my favorites from the Fighter’s Series.
This was a great read & would highly recommend it.
I love nikki ash she is one my favorite authors this one did not disappoint at all. I laugh a lot in this book it was so funny.. Griffin wow that all can say about him lol.. Ava super cool. I loved levi!! hes so funny in the book!!
This is a single dad romance about Griffin, brother-in-law to Lilly who is Bella’s (from Tapping Out) little sister.
Griffin meets Ava on the day he moves into a new apartment with his son, Levi, who is attacked by Maverick, Ava’s dog, with puppy kisses. There is an instant connection between Griffin and Ava, Griffin wants to explore it, but Ava is hesitant because of her past relationships.
I felt so bad for Griffin he was totally swoon-worthy but poor Ava made him work for everything. I want a Griffin of my own! By the way, Ava had an interesting side job which made Griffin all too happy in trying out some samples 😉
I loved getting a glimpse into our favorite UFC gang, their children and grandchildren.
I would have loved a novella on Sean and Lilly to see how their story began.
You had me at all the fabulous taco puns in this book! Griffin is a single dad who has a hard time finding a woman he wants to be in his and his sons life. Ava has had a few bad relationships, and is blindsided when Griffin and his son move in next door. She fights tooth and nail to keep things simple, but Griffin isn’t having it.
This story is fantastic, and I love all the characters. It gives you all the feels. I’d definitely recommend this book.
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Oh gosh, the start of this story alone is flirty, sexy, and tension filled! But then you add in the boy and it changes the whole dinamic of the book completely and it turns to adorable and completely cute and funny!
Not to say that it wasn’t firty to, but it was underlined and not all out there…
I adore how down to earth and just simple Ava is. From her life to her her clothes, just everything. Its not over the top and out to impress or something that would be unattainable. And Griffin is totally this normal all around guy, with a past and debts and he is worried about normal things and has a used car, and is living in an apartment that isnt over the top. There story is completely relatable.
Oh.My.Gosh. just freaking epic! There are not even enough words to describe how stinkin’ mind blowingly hilarious most of this was. The events, the words, the well, just everything! I pretty much laughed till I had tears in my eyes!!
This story will put your emotions through the whole dynamic of ups and downs and all arounds.. One secound you are full on laughing and enjoying everything, the next you are crying your eyes out sadder then all get out.
One of my favorite things is interconnected standalones. I loved that Lilly connected this book to Bella and Cooper which there in connects this to the Fight series! LOVE!
The taco puns are so epic and fun, I am a pun person so I for one enjoyed it all.
This whole story was so swoony!
Things I adore in the book world:
1. Nikki Ash
2. Single Dad contemporary romance.
So it’s no surprise that the second the ARC signup for a single dad romance by Nikki Ash hit my inbox, I filled that form in Flash style (fast, guys. That means fast in extreme nerd language).
Anyway, Griffin is extreme swooniness, and Knocked Down is a heartfelt, captivating, sexy as hell romance that’s the epitome of what makes a perfect summer read, and I took great delight experiencing it in one sitting. You know it’s a successful book dragon day when you read a full book!
Griffin stole my heart from the start, the chemistry of these two was off the charts hot *dramatically fans self* and it’s my favourite Nikki Ash book yet! I am so excited to see what Nikki brings us next!
Griffin a single dad is just trying to make a better life for him and his son. Hard work has finally paid off and his restaurant/bar is doing well. He is finally able to move them to a nice apartment near a park. Right as they move in, their neighbor’s dog knocks his little boy down and it is love at first sight… for the little boy and the dog. Attraction also flairs between Griffin and the dog’s owner Ava. Griffin wants to get to know Ava but she is done with relationships. After being cheated on by both long term boyfriends, she figures she is better off with just a dog. But as Griffin and his son worm their way into her heart, she tries to just have a friendship with benefits. But Griffin isn’t going to give up, not when it could mean happily ever after.
This was my first Nikki Ash book and it was so fun! The characters are vivid and interesting and you can’t help but want them to get the happy ending they deserve. For a shorter length book/novella, she really brings a depth to the story and characters without dumping it on the reader. This was a fun way to spend an afternoon and I am looking forward to seeing more from Nikki Ash. 4 and 1/2 stars for Knocked Down!
Knocked Down is an amazing book!! I loved it.
I was so looking forward to this book!
Griffin is the sexy single (and determined!) Dad to Levi. He is the best Dad and has worked hard to get where he is. The cautious Ava was perfect for Griffin and I just loved her taco t/shirts!! They were very amusing!! I am craving tacos now for sure!!
Having the characters interaction from her past books is great as I love reading about them too.
Another 5 star read from Nikki Ash! Her books never disappoint!!!
If you’re looking for a fun-loving, sexy story about a single dad and a taco loving woman then this is the book for you!
Griffin is amazing as a father and an all round great guy. He had a rough patch but things are finally going his way. His luck becomes even better when he meets Ava.
Ava also had a rough patch and swore off men. Those jerks! Until she meets Griffin then she may have a change of heart.
My first book I read by Nikka but is most certainly is not my last. I think you get read this book. Now!
Let’s taco ’bout Knocked Down – see what I did there, No? Well read the book and you’ll get it 😉
Man, oh man, oh man!!! I want to put every cliché into this review. I want to tell you, how Nikki Ash has been dubbed “Queen of Single Parents” at my house – not that hubby gives a sh…, sorry shoot. I want to tell you, how this book is an instant re-read for me. I want to scream from the friggin’ roof how much I love this story!
But I’ll tone it down – for a little while anyway.
Griffin and and his son Levi moves in to a new apartment building and while carrying the first boxes in they are attacked with slobby kisses from a lab on the loose. This is how Griffen meets the voluptuous Ava, the owner of said dog.
Ava moved in to her new place not long ago after finding her livein boyfriend with his pants down, cheating on her. She has sworn off men and allegiance to her faithful B.O.B. She is so NOT ready for the hot single dad and the very lovable boy attached to him.
Griffin, however, is ready for her.
Now back to gushing…
There is crazy sexy hot chemistry between Ava and Griffin. Like, OHH mylanta hot…
The Alpha man, that’s just the right amount alpha, not the annoying kind.
There is sweet sweet emotion. Not too sweet, just the right amount.
Aaand, there is Levi, sigh!!!
Now, remember how I said “Queen of Single Parent”, well that is because of Levi. Nikki Ash knows her kids. She knows how to make them funny, kind and sweet. She has the kid banter down pat. The way she mixes sexy and sweet in the adult department with the funny kids banter in the family setting makes for a perfect cocktail. Just enough of everything to make this book JUST right.
Anyway… It’s hot. It’s funny. It’s cute. Now go read it, and get tacos while your at it!
Loved Knocked Down so much!! I wish there was more Griffin, Ava Levi and Mav!! I wasn’t ready for the end Get comfy grab your drink of choice order pizza for the household and lock yourself away in the world of these amazing characters. Nikki captures you from start to finish you will love all the feels and love the laughs even more!
Reading a Nikki Ash book is like hanging out with your best friend. You know you’ll eventually run into some of your old gang and catch up on what’s been going on! Reading Knocked Down was that feeling and so much more. Not only did I get to read about a bunch of my favorite people from books before, I got to meet some awesome new ones!! Griffin and Ava made such a great couple and little Levi was a perfect touch to their story! You truly felt apart of their family and didn’t want the book to end. I did receive an ARC but enjoyed the book so much I pre-ordered a copy so i definitely recommend everyone else grab a copy as well!!