Holly Vanderbuilt is running.From her past, her present, her future—everything.Baking is her only solace. Cookies, cakes, ingredients coming together, they make sense.A professional fighter walking into her kitchen? Not so much.Vince Steele is focused on his future.The next fight.The next win.Nothing else matters except feeling the weight of the Light Heavyweight belt around his waist.Until Holly. feeling the weight of the Light Heavyweight belt around his waist.
Until Holly.
He has what it takes to win the belt. But will Holly’s past prove to be an opponent he can’t beat?
He’s never backed down from a fight.
He wasn’t going to start now, not when winning Holly’s heart could be the sweetest victory of all.
SWEET VICTORY is the third book in the BTU Alumni series and can be read as a stand-alone. This book features a Christmas-loving hot mess of a baker, an alpha-dirty-talking MMA fighter, and the best group of friends ever (even if they don’t know how to mind their own business). HEA guaranteed—being on Santa’s Nice List…not so much.
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Vince and Holly are the cutest couple. We met Vince as Rocky’s MMA fighting brother in the previous book, but Holly is a new addition to the group. She’s running from some things in life and her safe place to go was her friend Kyle who owns the bakery across from the gym. Boy was she unprepared for everything that The Coven gets into plus one 6’4 fighter who won’t take no for an answer.
Vince is training for his first title belt, so no good food for him, but thanks to a pregnancy of one in the Coven he goes to his weak spot and over to the bakery. Little did he know what he’d find in the kitchen. Holly was a hit he was not expecting. But still one he’ll take any day.
She fits so well I to the group and is the perfect match for Vince. They are so cute together. They match each other well. Where Holly has weak points, Vince counters them. He can tell something hurt her in the past so like the rest of The Coven he gives her self defence lessons. And Vince gets his sweet tooth sated by Holly alone.
With Vince’s title fight coming up and Holly’s past coming back to bite her, they have a few hurdles to get through. Vince won’t let anything from Holly’s past get in his way though. He’s fighting for more than just the belt now. He’s fighting for her. So highly recommend this book.
This series gets better and better with each new book. Vince and Holly are everything! You won’t be able to put this down! All the feels and so much more! Can’t wait for the next book in the series!
I was looking forward to this book for months! Gah and it was everything I thought it would be and more!! Alley never disappoints me hehe.
I knew right away that Vince was gonna be my dude! Boy did I just love him to pieces. How he was with Holly from the beginning, oh my lanta! He broke my heart and put it back together again with how he was with her.
And Holly oh my sweet sweet Holly. I love when I feel proud of a heroine, and she made me proud with how she took charge of her life after so many years of wanting to get out and away from her family. I loved how she was kinda stand-offish with Vince and not too sure how to take him in the beginning.
Overall this is such a wonderful book like always with Alley’s books.
5⃣
recommend
In this book we get Vince’s story and I must say I have been looking forward to his book for a while because in the other books he’s the laid back, joking, alpha fighter who loves his comics and all things nerds. Vince’s loyalty to his friends and sister’s friends is amazing and they all have each other’s back as usual. So, when Vince meets Holly, she is it for him, he knows instantly he wants to keep her forever, but Holly has secrets of her own. As Vince prepares for the fight of his career, he I also bracing for the fight of his life in making Holly see they belong together. I loved we got to see more of this group, they must be one of my favorite group of family and friends ever. Vince and Holly have a few obstacles to get through to see if they get their happily ever after and I loved every second of his alphaness. I hope we continue to get more and more of this group.
Holy Mother of all things that are sexy. This book should come with a flash flood warning.
Seriously, Vince Steele not only melted my heart but also my panties *insert gif of Jesse Katsopolis from Full House “Have Mercy”*.
Alley Ciz really knows how to write an amazing story, I was smiling from the dedication right the way till the end of the book. Her humor is on point and the swoon is real.
This group of characters and their families never fail to make me giggle, shake my head at their ridiculousness and wish that I had them as friends in real life.
I need to see what the tattoo looks like for the Coven, because I WANT ONE. It’s been a long time since a book has affected me this much – that I’m willing to mark my skin with it.
You are not ready for Vince Steele and his super man ways, he will not only ruin you for all other book boyfriends but ruin your underwear in the process
I love Vince and Holly! These two are so adorable together, their chemistry is off the charts. Vin has to work for it with Holly & I love seeing him figure out how to win her over, even if he is a bit of an idiot at times. The Coven will always be my favorite group of girls, their friendship is just so amazing! And those girls are seriously bad ass.
This book is amazing and so entertaining. Not only do you get a great dose of romance, but the characters are absolutely hilarious. The audiobook for this is so good, the voice actors do a wonderful job of brining these characters to life! You definitely need to read this book!
I cannot put into words how much I loved this book! These characters are some of my favorites and Vince is definitely a book boyfriend! I am so glad I do not have to say goodbye to this group any time soon. I seriously wish I had more stars to give! The comedy, the steam and the romance is perfection!
The chemistry between Vince (Muffin) and Holly (Cupcake) is everything you want from a romance story. I’m a big fan of Alley Ciz’s. I promise this book delivers a romantic punch you definitely needed. Pun intended as Vince is a Fighter and Holly is a baker, hence the adorable nicknames, Muffin and Cupcake. My heart pushed for these two to be together through every page that I read in this book. But Holly has a past that could keep her from Vince. This past is dark and could keep her from the actual love of her life and keep her from the best friend group ever. Worst of all, poor Holly never thought she deserved these friends or love from someone like Vince. Will she be able to overcome her past? Will Vince be able to convince her to love him and will he win not only the fight of his life, winning the Light Heavyweight belt but the love of his life as well? I wish The Coven could be my best friends too. This is an absolute MUST READ ASAP!!
This is my favourite book from Alley! The STEAM in this book, chillleee! Loved it!
Another hit! Seriously! I canNOT get enough of this series. Reading these books I feel like I’m part of the group. I laugh, I cry, I don’t want them to end! On to #4! (Also loved the reference to Pippa Grants books! I had read those and when Tucker started asking about cookies I was like “I know that trick!!”)
Sweet Victory is the third novel in the BTU Alumni series which can be read as a standalone or as the third novel in the BTU Alumni series and is told from the third-person point of view.
Holly is running from her past and trying to start over. Baking is the only thing that brings her happiness until a professional fighter walks into her kitchen and turns her world upside down. When Vince goes looking for his pregnant sister’s favourite dessert he does not expect to find a Christmas loving, beautiful baker in the kitchen. Overcoming her past and winning her heart may just be Vince’s biggest fight ever.
Another amazing novel by Alley Ciz. The BTU Alumni novels just keep getting better and better as the series continues. This group of family and friends has becoming my favourite crew to catch up on. I can not wait for the next BTU Alumni novel.
Gah! Vince!! What a sweetheart! And Holly…loved her holiday spirit! Sweet Victory was the 3rd book in Alley’s BTU Alumni Series. They can all be read as stand-alones, but you would be missing all the fun if you don’t read them all!! Each book has gotten better, more character insights and the emotions keep building! I BTU!! All the sweetness!
Vince days consisted of training, training, and training. He had to be ready to win his next fight, and distractions were a no go. But when he met the baker next door, could he let himself give her up or would he put his dreams be put in jeopardy?
Baking for Holly was calming. It was the only thing keeping her calm. The last thing she needed, or wanted, was the sexy as sin fighter hanging around her kitchen. Would giving in to temptation replace her need for baking or would it lead to disaster?
Alley did it again!! Sweet Victory, was fun, flirty and sexy!! I have loved ever shout out she has given to other authors!! The text conversations had me crying with laughter, those girls (and guys). Seriously, I need to find myself a group like that!!
This is the 3rd book in this amazing series and I am in awe that these stories just seem to get better and better. Holly is a baker who is on the run from her past, and Vince a UFC fighter knows she is the one at first sight. This is a beautifully written story which is an epic and engaging read, and is emotional, humorous, sweet and a steamy read. I was captivated throughout this riveting tale and I highly recommend for all readers.
This book is the third in the series of the BTU Alumni series.
Book 1= BTU Alumni series. #1 power play.
Book 2 = BTU Alumni series. #2 Tap Out.
Book 3= BTU Alumni #3 Sweet Victory.
SWEET VICTORY is the third book in the BTU Alumni Series
HOLLY is a sweet holiday loving baker who wants to stand on her own two feet. She’s also trying to get away from the abuse shes suffered and with the help of her friends she can. However will her past catch up with her?
VINCE is a steaming hot,sexy alpha male. He’s an MMA fighter and just wants to focus on his career, and his next fight. That is until he sees Holly, and he feels it. Love at first sight.
Vince is a very protective person and he likes to take care of the people he loves.
This book is a holiday loving sports romance story.
I loved the story of these two characters. The love, the care, the hotness, the sexiness all of it. Their chemistry was of the charts you could feel it so strong, the magnetic pull.
I do love the coven and kind of wish I was in it lol. Anyway they take Holly under their wing. There is so much love, support and friendship and alot of laugher. There back with their funny text conversations which are hilarious. There is laugh out loud moments in this book and alot of banter and it’s awesome catching up with the other characters from others books.
This author writes fantastically and she writes her characters absolutely fabulous and she writes sports romance perfectly, she’s totally on point. I think this story with Holly and Vince is my favourite couple if that’s possible I love them.
I highly recommend you read this book and I can’t wait to read the fourth in the series.
Thank you to the author and publishers for allowing me to read a copy of this book.
ARC provided in exchange for an honest review.
This book is out now.
Delicious and Funny
Sweet Victory is a sweet combination of delicious romance, and laugh out loud funny. Alley Ciz knocks another one two punch combination and beats out any other competitors in this outstanding romantic sports comedy. Vince finds himself falling head over heels for a baker at EP Coffee shop. Holly doesn’t want anything to do with Vince, but this sexy MMA fighter is getting under her skin. This is one sexy, hot, funny book. I loved it!
I love all the characters in this book. These are friends we’d all love to have. Vince is a seriously hot alpha guy with a heart of gold. I loved Holly and even more so I loved she found her tribe. Cant wait for the next one
Well I never thought that I would be where I am now after reading Alley Ciz’s first book Power Play BTU 1 earlier in the year, reading her 3rd installment Sweet Victory BTU3.
Alley just continues to keep me wanting more and I am so looking forward to BTU4. I thought yep Jake, what a guy, sweet devoted loyal and totally got me hooked into Ice Hockey, then along comes Gage, Hard as Steel. Holy hotness, I was a goner with this one. Then Alley goes and matches it with Vince, Man of Steel and Holly.
i love how Alley started us off slow and sweet with BTU1, then hits us with BTU2 and the fire it lit within me, but then here we meet Vince, totally knows what he wants when he meets Holly for the first time, and he doesn’t take a step back at all. Holly is running from something and keeps Vince at Bay, and Vince just does not give up.
Once again we have the crew from the previous books and the commeraderie and familiarity was amazing, it felt like we had not been away to long. like in book 1 I wanted to be part of this group, the loyalty and love between them all and the support they show to both Vince and Holly in their blossoming relationship is one of love and family.
We find out what Holly is running from and everyone pitches in to get things back on track for both her and Vince.
Once again Alley has lifted the intensity of the hotness and here is another Alpha male to add to the book boyfriend list.
Total need to add this book to your reading list should be a priority.
Between Cupcake and Stud Muffin I will never look at Frosting the same way ever again. Vince just became my latest craving for a touch of Sugar & spice.
thanks Alley xx
With heat and all the heart, Alley Ciz never disappoints!
4 Stars
Review by Lisa
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Sweet Victory is the third installment of the BTU Alumni series by Alley Clz and what a victory it is. With a disclaimer like this:
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I mean seriously, what could possibly go wrong? or Right? or crazy? hungry? there is just so much to Holly and Vince’s story that I’m afraid of giving anything away. From the first pages you know we are in for a ride and throw in some laugh out loud moments because the Coven can do that to you. And make you wish you had a group of friends like that.
Holly is in her happy place in the kitchen baking everything and anything she can. She is one hot mess. In stumbles Vince and when their worlds collide it is nothing but magic or tragic and everything in between. But know one thing a HEA is always in sight.
So well written, enjoyed each installment better than the last. All can be read as a standalone but better reading them in order.
This was my first Alley Ciz book and definitely won’t be my last… What happens when a baker and a professional MMA fighter meet in the kitchen of a coffee shop no less… no cookies were burned in the writing of this book, but my heart was. This one has all the feels, all the holiday cheer, and ever one of the HEAs we all seek. I cannot wait for BTU book 4, but I am most definitely going to go and start from the beginning now. One click today y’all! Grab the tissues, chocolate, and a bottle of wine you’re going to need it! Don’t say I didn’t warn you