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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SWEET VICTORY says everything about this book!!!!
Vince knows what he wants and will do all he can to get that. Be it the girl or the MMA belt. He will stop at nothing. Vince is a true alpha, that will melt your panties.
Holly is doing everything she can to forget her past. She is now the amazing baker at Espresso Patronum and loves everything about Christmas. Once she realizes that no matter what she does there is no getting away from Vince, she will do anything to protect him. What happens when that past finds her?
This book was so much fun to read. The Coven was in true form. I can’t wait to read the book in the BTU series.
This was my first book by Alley Ciz and I enjoyed it. Although it was hard for me to initially get into because it’s written in the 3rd person, once I was able to move past that I liked the story. There was good character development and I was laughing so hard at the text message chains that were displayed. Vic could have been more alpha for me and not so sweet but it still worked with this book.
Well I must say Alley really got me with this one.
Loved everything about Vince and Holly.
I hadn’t read power play and tap out… but be sure I’m going back to read them now.
I need to know more about the coven and the boys.
This book was a must read and I’d have to say I want Vince for myself
Loved how the super alpha had a soft side.
Well done
I was given an arc for an honest review
I have found a new series to binge! This book was amazing I can’t give it enough stars. I floved Vince and Holly! I didn’t want this book to end. I love this author’s writing style and she’s created a bunch of funny realistic characters. The Coven was a riot and I can’t wait to read more from this author!
I so enjoyed this book! I will say it took me a little bit to get into it but once I did, I couldn’t put it down. I was drawn to Vince and his persistance to get Holly. I will say he had some charm and knew how to use it. It was attraction that was felt from the minute they met and I loved how it was! Both knew the other was drop dead gorgeous with features they really really liked lol. Holly had a past and she was scared to pursue anything with Vince. This made the challenge even more real for him. He was somewhat patient with her and knew she held a secret that made her scared. He kept his mind focused on training for his fight and visiting her at the bakery. Can I just say I want to hang out with this group especially Lyle and Kyle, they seem really truly fun group and truly care about each other. They rallied around Holly when she needed them the most and helped her overcome her past. Vince was super sweet, very overprotective and yet still let her have her voice. He knew she was his and just had to prove it to her. She eventually gave into the charm and then couldn’t keep her hands off him. I will say I loved this story and even the parts with her pasts cause it showed how strong she was and determined to move on. My only beef with this book was the text messaging between the Coven. I know it’s hard to do when it comes to writing a book but it was a little difficult to follow who was who. I also know it was necessary especially when it came to helping Holly and keeping her and Vince together. I love how close this group of friends/family is. They truly make for a good read!!
cupcakes stars
3 reasons to read sweet victory? Vincent Steele,
Vincent Steele !!!! Vincent Steele !!!!
But let’s start from the beginning. This is the book in the series till now. Sexy, sweet,swoon and so damn addicted, just like a cupcake!!!!
Christmas theme complete this amazing story. Holly and Vince instant attraction is out of chats. Standing out of the whole story. And it’s so good! It’s something else! It’s a chemistry you will feel and crave it too.
I like Holly vibe and of course her cooking skills. She’s a great character! Determined, clever and so sweet! I liked that she is a grooper coated in sugar! Knows what she wants. And she is not afraid to take a risk.
Vince? Want more about Vince! He will turn on even your Kindle!!!!! That guy…. is a bomb!!!!! Literally ( cuz he is really good looking) and figuratively, because he is sooooo…. insatiable of Holly!!! Ok I will stop here otherwise my review will turn a pretty hot too;)
Another highlight? The COVEN!!!! Is the bomb it’s something real. Love that equal
Now what could I ask for Christmas? Maybe BTU 4?
Mysterious, sweet, sexy and STEAMY! These are the first words that come to mind when thinking about Sweet Victory! I really enjoyed this story and LOVED these characters. The Coven quickly became my favorite group of girls and I was laughing out loud at their group text moments.
This book starts off with some mystery and from the very start I was trying to figure out what Holly was running away from. She was quiet and reserved, but when Vince lays his eyes on her for the first time he knows that there is no going back to living without her.
This was a fun, hilarious and sometime serious story that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. A must read book for sure!
By Alisa
I loved every second. Such an amazing story and characters. Didn’t want to put it down. Love a good sports romance. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I’m a sucker for a holiday story, and I love sports romance, so this was a great combo for me. Even through they might not seem like a match at first glance, Holly and Vince have chemistry from the very beginning. Since Vince can tell Holly is hiding something, he knows this will be an uphill battle, but he just can’t stay away.
I enjoyed watching this couple work their way through the obstacles before them, and I enjoyed their banter. As with all of Ciz’s books, there is a strong cast of side characters. At times with so many characters, it is a bit hard to keep track of all the nicknames, but I do enjoy the constant banter between friends.
Don’t worry if this is your first book in the series. It can be read as a standalone.
I absolutely loved the first two books in this series so it comes as no surprise that this book had me both laughing and swooning from beginning to end. Vin had just the right amount of cocky alpha going on that I was ready to claim him for myself. Holly was so cute and funny with her silly Christmas referenced “cussing”. (Ex. “Holy jingle bells). The chemistry between them was definitely hot, hot, hot! Add in the awesome Coven and all of the other friends and family the group has collected along the way and you have an completely addicting story. I had such a hard time putting this book down and actually adulting. I’m already jonesing for my next BTU fix!!
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: every book that Alley has come out with has been better than the last. Sweet Victory is my favorite in the series so far, and Holly and Vince are swoonworthy on SO many levels.
I absolutely freaking adore Holly. One, she loves Christmas. Two, she bakes like a god (I seriously found myself wishing I could try all of her baked goods while reading the book). Three, she combats a past that most people never endure in their lifetime, and she comes out on the other end stronger and better than before. I love her, her strength, her uniqueness, and her awesome t-shirts.
And then there’s Vince. He is definitely in the top 10 of my favorite literary male leads for 2019, and I’ve read A LOT of books this year. Vince is hot, persistent, stubborn, but so incredibly sweet and endearing. He wears Holly down in the best (and hottest) of ways, all while preparing for the fight of his life – in more ways than one.
And then…there’s The Coven. Every time they made an appearance, I couldn’t help but smile. The cast of characters in this series gets bigger with every book, but Alley does such an incredible job of making each of them important in some way. From text handles to personalities, they’re all unique and all so fun – but together, they are a force, and I love it so much.
Don’t sleep on this book. You need to read it, because it is one of the best books I’ve read this year. You won’t be disappointed.
The perfect holiday romance. The sweetest! Alleys books just getting better. This has by far been my favorite out of her BTU series. Holly is a heroine to admire and Vince OMG what can I even say to tell you how much I absolutely loved him. Hes determined and sexy as hell. Will he take the Sweetest Victory of his life and will Holly stop running for once? Guess you better get to reading to find out. Alley is a super talented author who every book continues to prove she has what it takes to become the next big romance author. I was truly blessed to receive an ARC. Thanks Alley and congrats on another amazing book.
If it has the name “Alley Ciz” on it, I know it’s going to be a good book. Sweet Victory didn’t disprove that in the least. I love this book like the fat dude in the red suit loves cookies.
Holly and Vince were meant to be. The chemistry and connection were there from the hilarious first meeting and intensified each time Vince ‘bothered’ her. Holly wanted to resist the sexy alpha male and she had good reasons, but you can’t stop what’s meant to be. It will always find it’s way somehow. Or, the Coven will push it along. 😉
This book was a funny, emotional, swoon worthy, sexy as heck roller coaster. It was intriguing from the first page to the last. Do not hesitate. One click it now. It’s worth it!
Five stars isn’t enough for Sweet Victory, but that’s the highest rating. So, it gets five stars!
This author has once again blown me away. Sweet Victory is everything. Its sweet, its fun, its kinda suspenseful and its sexy as hell. The slow burn between Vince and Holly is perfect. These two opposites are perfect for one another.
The coven text convos are just as off topic as usual, as are the counterfeit coven convos from the guys. I seriously want friends like this.
I cannot wait for the next instalment of this series.
Where do I even start? Alley Ciz continues to deliver amazing book after book! Sweet Victory maybe my favorite to date! She just seems to up her game with every book she writes.
Ciz has created this amazing world with the BTU Alumni series. Each and every character main or side is absolutely perfect and makes the story what it is. But lets just dive right in and talk about Vince Steele, he is absoutely her hottest man! Holly was the perfect leading lady for him and, and what’s not to love about a Christmas loving baker?
Holy hotness! This book is absolutely Ciz’s hotness book, and I’m dying to see how she tops it in book 4!! Sweet Victory is filled wiht the fun, whitty banter we expect in an Alley Ciz book.
Alley Ciz is one of the few people on the planet who can make me read and enjoy a book written in third person. It’s something that I normally do not enjoy at all. But like with Power Play, and Tap out, Sweet Victory hooked me right from the start and I found myself almost completely finished with the book before I even remembered it was third person.
Absolutely all the cupcakes for Alley Ciz and Sweet Victory, the plot, the characters, the story, everything about this book was absolutely amazing. I cannot wait to see what she gives us in book 4!!!
What can I say about Vince and Holly!! [insert gif of Hilary Duff fanning herself] They are hot hot hot!! Add in a group of friends that would do anything for each other, laugh out loud text threads and a coffee shop I need in my life – this book is everything!! Another hit from Alley! My favorite BTU Alumni book so far!!
I love this series and this world! While it can be read as a standalone, there are lots of references to the other books in the series and the larger BTU world so recommend you start with the 1st book!
This story follows Vince and Holly and their romance is one of those foregone conclusion, love at first sight / smell situations. Holly’s past is holding her back, but Vince is no quitter! They are explosive as far as chemistry, and watching them get themselves together is a fun ride!
There’s nothing not to love about the swoony dudes in this series – as book boyfriends go, these are spectacular! The girls are fantastic as well, there’s nobody here I wouldn’t want to be friends with and they are all #squadgoals!
A trip back into the arms of The Coven has never been so sweet. Vince and Holly have a chemistry that is off the charts! He is the ultimate Alpha male. Not in the dominating you as a possession way, but dominating in the hot protector way. Holly is a sweet girl that is quickly swept up as a Covenette. She comes to town with more emotional baggage than literal baggage and her secrets slowly get revealed to us like the peeling away of a cupcake wrapper. The are a match made in BTU heaven!
As always Ciz has a wonderful cast of returning characters. Where some authors have a map at the beginning of their book, Ciz has lineages for her characters. That is how seriously she takes her characters and their familial relationships, be it by blood or by choosing. I loved seeing all of the gang back together and as always the Coven Conversations had me laughing out loud the entire time. I have no idea where the BTU world will lead us next, but this is one family reunion I am most definitely looking forward to!
I received an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Alley is becoming one of my favorite authors! I love the characters & world that she creates! Holly & Vince might be my favorite yet!!! As soon as I started reading I refused to put it down until I got to see these two find their HEA. It was absolutely wonderful! Vince is going to be fighting for my top book boyfriend spot!
I devoured this book in one sitting!
I’m so swoon!
This is another level of Alley’s writing!
After finishing this book, I was like HOLY STEEL! 😉
page turner, swoon worthy and merry cupcakes!
SO IN LOVE WITH Vince and Holly! Gahhh
Go and Read this book! It’s EVERYTHING