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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This series just continues to get better and better with every book. I picked up the first one on a whim, then HAD to read the second one and I begged to get my hands on the third. Honestly there’s so much to love.
First there’s the coven, then there’s all the hot AF athletes, the awesome banter, the hilarious text conversations. And that’s before you mention the sizzling hot chemistry and even hotter sex scenes.
The insta lust between Vince and Holly was so strong yet I felt every second of it. Vince turned into the perfect, growly, possessive alpha but having been well trained by the covenettes he managed to be all soft and sensitive at the same time.
So not only do we have the super sweet relationship between Vince and Holly but we also got a huge heaping of the entire coven crew. And now I am off to stalk Alley to see what couple we are getting next and how long we have to wait.
Alley delivered another amazing story in the BTU world! Vince and Holly have amazing chemistry right from the start and it only gets hotter as the story goes on. Loved seeing all the family from Steele Maker and of course the Coven!
Alley has an awesome way of pulling you in to her stories and not letting her go until she has made you feel all the feelings!! Can’t wait for the next installment of the BTU alumni series!!
5 stars for an amazing book! Sweet victory is one of my favorite reads this year. Holly and Vince’s story was the perfect combination of sweet and savory. We met Vince in the first two books of the BTU series and his book might be my favorite one! (I’ll probably say that about every book after in the series haha) Vince is just perfect, he obviously cares about the people he loves and right away Holly is not different. Vince not only fights strongly but loves strongly as well. He’s a fighter and fights his way through Holly’s heart. Holly is this guarded sweet Christmas loving baker who just wants and needs someone to break through and be different than what she’s used to. There’s of course the rest of the coven members and their texts that are hilarious to read about and the Harry Potter café espresso patronum. If those aren’t enough ingredients, don’t worry the heat will be turned up!
The third book in the BTU Alumni Series comes with a bang! Having the opportunity to read this book as an ARC was seriously AMAZING! I’ve been in love with this series since Power Play and knowing that there is more to come from her has me doing a dance around my living room while my husband and children look at me like I am crazy.
Sweet Victory is the story of Victor and Holly and it is a doozy! Guys, this one is probably my FAVORITE out of the three so far, and I only say that cuz I have a feeling Tucker might be the one who takes the top spot.
Vince is a fighter working his way towards his next fight. Wanting to get on his sister’s good side, he hunts down the blueberry crumbles she loves so much. His hunt leads him to the kitchen of Espresso Patronum and right into the path of Holly. He is automatically smitten with her at first sight and knows he will do whatever it takes to make her his.
Holly ran from a family that knew only how to tear people down and preferred the ways of their own. Knowing she would never be like them, she left and found her way to her best friend Kyle’s coffee shop. When Vince walks into her kitchen, she is dumbstruck with her attraction to him. But because of her past, she isn’t ready for anything.
Vince is the type of alpha hero who knows how to make you weak in the knees. Lord, the mouth on that man had me wanting to listen to every word he was saying and happily oblige. Man, to be the frosting on the end of the cupcake he wants to take apart with his mouth. Holy hotness. Holly can only hold out for so long but eventually she gives in and when she does, its pure steam that has you needing to turn on a fan, take a nice long drink of a cold beverage, and possibly even a cold shower. Phew… I am STILL REELING FROM IT!
When Holly’s past comes back to take her back to “where she belongs”, Vince will do anything he can to get his “Cupcake” back into his life.
Their banter is perfection as Holly is made for Vince and his protectiveness and tenderness is perfection for her! I loved everything about their dynamic. I was pulled into the story and I was right there with them, crying and laughing… praying that LOVE would win in the end.
I can’t wait to see what Alley has up next for this series. I know I won’t be so patient when it comes to waiting, but I know she will knock my socks off again for sure!
Everytime I see one from this author from this series I have to get into it. This is also one that goes great at this time of year. At times also I became hungry while reading this. Also the other treat in this is a fighter we stick right to. In this one we will also see a battle of a different kind. As the chemistry builds so will the chills with heat. The friends also will bring their own beat. Holly and Vince are the main attraction in this giving us their all. A MMA fighter and a baker will surely hold your attention because it is a delicious combination we are given.
Oh my! This book is steaming from all the chemistry between Holly and Vince. The moment these two meet, you know it is inevitable, but when will the give in. Holly and Vince take you on a fun, flirty, steamy, with some mystery ride. Holly is a strong, creative, independent baker and Vince is the fun, strong, fighter. These two try to fight the fire between them and get to know each other, but life has a way of creating hurdles to over come. Holly and Vince will pull you and leave you wanting more. This story is a knockout!
4.5 Stars
This is the third book in the series and these books just keep getting better. I could hardly put this book down. I loved that Holly is a baker. It’s a big draw for me. Plus she loves Christmas as much as I do. She’s started her life on her terms for once and it’s so beautiful to watch her bloom. The Coven are a big support system for her and they take her under their wing. Vince is just yummy and he’s one patent guy when it comes to Holly. In my opinion it shows how deeply he cares. I truly love this group of friends and family. It makes me want to be part of them. I loved the humor in this book. I laughed quite often especially when the Coven get together. Another little thing I loved their was a Pippa Grant reference. It’s was really to see one of my favorite authors mentioned and they also agreed on the awesomeness of book boyfriend material Ares is. I really can’t wait for the next book in the series. It’s a must read for sure!
5 STARS
Alley Ciz reigns triumphant with SWEET VICTORY!
Alley is amazing at writing such down to earth and lovable characters. Vince and Holly are such an endearing couple and I fell in love with them both, as I did with all of the other couples so far in the BTU Alumni Series.
The Coven conversations in this book are beyond awesome! I concur with Holly’s thoughts on the Coven.
“The Coven was life, and she desperately wanted to be a part of it.”
This book was an exceptionally EPIC read!!! Sweet Victory by Alley Ciz will join the ranks of the BIBLIO-ARISTOCRACY!!!
“Sweet victory, baby. Together, the end result will always be a sweet victory.”
O-M-G
Just when I thought this series couldn’t get any better.. Enter the ring- Vince Steele. And exit all sense out of my brain. This man had me completely flustered from the opening scene. I don’t even have the proper words to describe him. And keep it classy..
Vince set his sights on Holly (the crazy baker who was all about Christmas and Christmas music) and he wasn’t letting anyone get in his way. They say it takes a village when raising children and this rang true with Holly’s friends. They worked together to help her feel safe, loved and kept her on Vince’s radar.
This book is a KNOCKOUT. I just can’t put in to words the way I felt when reading it. I have read a lot of fighter books. Hands down, this one belongs in my top 4. The way Alley interconnects her characters is brilliant and I-AM-A-FAN.
This is the third book in the BTU Alumni series and I think my fave so far, but because I’m enjoying getting to know all the characters better with each book, I suspect that with every addition to the series, I’m going to feel that way!
Holly is a Christmas obsessed baker while Vince is an MMA fighter…now that might not sound like a match made in heaven, but once Vince lays his eyes on the sweetness that is Holly, he’s a man on a mission. It’s instant lust, instant connection, insta-love, but something from Holly’s past is holding her back from giving into the attraction. Vince knows what he wants, so he patiently waits while driving her crazy with his sexiness. He’s a dirty talking alpha and she can’t help thinking dirty thoughts about him.
When her past rears it’s ugly head, Vince, the Covenettes, and all the guys go into protection mode. Now that Holly knows what it’s like to have people she loves in her corner, she’s willing to fight for what she wants too!
The bonus epilogues were the perfect ending that left me with a big smile and a happy heart!
”He owned her body with a single kiss better than others had been able to do with the full act.”
Well Vince Steele now owns my heart. DAMN
Every time I read an Alley Ciz book I say “that’s my favourite book,” and she’s only gone and done it again.
THIS is my favourite BTU book.
Vince, Holly and the BTU Crew stole my heart. They made me laugh so hard, cry my eyes out and want to join their family so badly.
“Holly, if I take one step inside this room I will be spending the night buried so deep inside you, you won’t know where you end and I begin.”
What can I tell you about Vince? I mean if you read that quote you can already tell he is one hell of a dirty talking alpha! My favourite kind. But he’s also, sweet, attentive and when you get to his him at his most vulnerable, that is Vince at his finest.
Holly has secrets, and I knew she was going to break my heart. There were a lot of LOL moments but there were also a few serious twists and turns that had my heart pounding out of my chest.
I didn’t know if I would survive this book. The more it went on, the more I knew it was going to rip my heart out. I survived… JUST!
“You belong with me and now that I have you I’m never letting you go.”
If you love a sassy baker with a secret, a dirty talking alpha, lots of steamy sex with some suspense sprinkled in then Sweet Victory is the book for you.
Alley Ciz nailed it with this story, I can’t wait to see what the BTU Crew have in store for us next.
The BTU Alumni series by Alley Ciz is one of my favorite series. The books are filled with gorgeous hot alpha men, strong women and tons of steam. Tap Out (BTU Alumni #2) is one of my favorite books so I was a bit worried that Sweet Victory (BTU Alumni #3) couldn’t complete with my love for Gage & Rocky…I was so wrong. This book has it all…instant attraction, hot alpha male who is determined to get his girl, a strong woman fighting for a chance to live her life how she wants, hilarious girl friends, and hot athletes. u2063u2063u2063
Holly is trying to escape her socialite life and a family that only cares about appearance, status & money. She has a job as a baker that she loves and spends her days baking & singing Christmas songs. Vince is training for a big fight and doesn’t need any distractions. However, the second that Vince sees her, he knows he has found the girl for him. But Holly doesn’t have time for a man in her life. What ensues is hilarious, sweet & steamy as Vince pursues Holly using every trick he can. Will he get his girl? Will Holly ever escape her past enough that she can finally give in to Vince like she wants? Trust me, you want to read this book to find out.u2063u2063u2063 u2063u2063u2063
Also, you can’t have a BTU Alumni book without discussing The Coven. They are in full force in this book. I absolutely loved it as we learn more about each woman in The Coven and hints as to what might come in future books. I can’t wait. u2063u2063u2063 u2063u2063u2063
So, while I still firmly remain #TeamKraaken, Vince and Holly have a place in my heart. Vince is an alpha MMA dirty-taking man with a heart of gold. Holly, with her strength and sweetness, is the girl for him. Together they are perfection. u2063u2063
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Each BTU Alumni book keeps getting better…you still get the same hot & steamy romances you expect, with The Coven there for the laughs, but I’m starting to see real heart & depth with the stories and characters as the series progresses. I absolutely love it and I cannot wait for BTU #4.u2063u2063 u2063u2063
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Holly is a baker and running from practically everything in her life. She didn’t count on meeting a professional fighter in her bakery. Vince is focused on winning the championship belt until he meets Holly. Vince is a dirty talking, sexy alpha male and Holly is a sweet, woman that just needs a little confidence. I loved this story and reading about this couple. An awesome series.
Vince and Holly
I freaking loved this book. It was AWESOME! Fair warning though, you need to have tissues on hand. I was laughing, crying and glued to my kindle.
Holly and Vince are the cutest couple ever. Well you have Vince who is an alpha male but with a sweet side. Holly who is sweet and with a past that she is trying to run from. So when Vince sees Holly he just knows she is the one. Holly on the other hand, tries to keep her heart locked away. Don’t count Vince out he is in it to win it! so much so that he evens goes to The Coven for assistance. That was just epic.
I love the chemistry with Vince and Holly. I love that Holly does not make it easy for him. So what happens that Holly realizes her true feelings? Will Vince finally be defeated? There is so much emotion in this book you will not want it to end. I swear while reading this Alley broke me with this book. I highly recommend this series and cannot wait to read the next book.
***This is an advanced readers copy and also purchased***
I didn’t think anyone could outrank the alpha swoon of Gage James, but I think Vince Steele knocked him down a HUGE notch!!
I loved the back story of Holly and Kyle. I loved that so much time was spent in EP.
Vince is a fighter in every sense of the word. His career and his love life. Who knew fighting for love would become more important than the biggest fight of his career.
Holly and Vince together are explosive. I love everything about their relationship. I was very happy with how Vince treated Holly and knew how to approach her without knowing her story!
This book is amazing…the words keep getting better and better. Bring on BTU 4!!!
This is book 3 of the BTU series and I loved it. Vince and Holly were so great. The slow burn between them was so hot. Vince and Holly’s entire ride was so much fun to watch. It was so nice to catch back up with the other couples. Love the coven and their text conversations, always entertaining. You will be laughing, swooning and feeling all types of goodness and love by the time you are finished with their story. I highly recommend this book and the entire series to anyone who hasn’t had the pleasure of reading it. You will not be disappointed.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
Sweet Victory is book three in the BTU Alumni series and each can be read as a standalone; however, you will miss out on the crazy Coven and now the crazy men version (too hilarious) of all the antics these friends come up. The author does an awesome job of ensuring if this is the first book you picked up in the series that you know who each character is and their name to follow along or to refresh your memory if you’ve read the series.
Holly will leave you hungry and gaining weight just reading how yummy her sweet treats are. Haha Vince is part of the Steele Maker and his main Victory is winning the title in the Lightweight MMA championship, that is until Holly comes to EP (Bakery). This alpha, dirty talker may not make it on the nice list, Naughty list for sure Haha Holly is a mess and trying to make her identity her own, the Victory in this itself will keep you on the edge of your seat on where this is headed. Vince has met his match, when it comes to the Title and now Holly. The passion is intense from their first encounter and he’s met his match with the Coven curse. This is a sweet, sexy and sassy story that gives you not only the sports romance, but the Holiday romance as well that added suspense. This is one series that hooks you and keeps you entertained and trying to figure out which Alumni is next in the series. There are two that I am patiently waiting for and I hope who they are paired with are who I think they maybe. I highly recommend this series if you need a good laugh and enjoy sport/military romances.
So freaking good!!!
I believe Vince Steele may be 2019’s book boyfriend of the year! Holy hotness!
Alley Ciz did an incredible job with Sweet Victory. It has a little bit of everything – humor, tension, drama, and LOTS of chemistry.
Vince is a smooth-talking alpha male but he has this great big heart that will make you want him as much as Holly does.
Holly is cute with a mix of sweet and sassy but she’s got a past that she’s running away from and it’s not going to let her escape that easily.
I absolutely loved this story and would recommend it to anyone that enjoys a GOOD romance.
HOLY ALPHA! VINCE STEELE IS SEX ON A STICK!
If I didn’t love Holly so dang much I’d definitely steal him!
From the very first chapter; the passion between Vince & Holly was intense and captivating! There should be a tag attached to this book titled “THIS BOOK BENEFITS HUSBANDS”!
Vince has that alpha possessive male down to a T but his dirty talking takes it to a whole new level. I completely swooned at how protective he is. With his mind set firmly on his only goal; to win his upcoming fight…until he meets Holly.
Holly comes from a privileged life, but that doesn’t mean it was a great one! What she finds with Vince and the Coven is everything she’s ever wished for but never had. Only problem is will her past stay in the past or is it a threat to her future she’s created.
Vince & Holly’s story was sweet, sexy and exciting from the start. First chapter to the last, I soaked up every word and didn’t want to put my kindle down to do the smallest bit of adulting.
With each book that I read into the BTU Alumni series, it sucks me in more and more. Alley Ciz’s writing does nothing but get better with each book and she’s created a world that I already love fiercely! The Coven are the kind of group you’ve either always wanted to be part of, want to be part of or NEED to be part of! Once they take one inside their fold, they protect them with everything they have!
Sweet Victory is my favorite BTU book do date. I’ve been holding out for my man Jase , whose story is next. I’d be lying if I said that he didn’t have some competition with Vince though! Alley dropped some hints in this one for BTU #4 and I can’t wait for it to see what she has in store for us.
Oh holy swoony sweetness! Gaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh! Alley Ciz has ruined me for other books. I’m talking, cannot brain, wat r wurds, must go back and read this again NOW book hangover. Sweet Victory sailed right to the top of my favorites list with all the amazing goodness that’s within the pages.
Sugary sweet
Instant attraction
Deliciously hot build up
Hilarious friends (the Coven is EVERYTHING!)
My heart just cannot handle how much I love this book! Trust me when I tell you that Vince is everyone’s dream man and that Holly is equally as wonderful. You definitely have to read this one!