He’s quiet, a thinker who is always three steps ahead of the game—in and out of the ring.Trenton “Trick” Jameson is a mystery, even to his fellow fighters at Diablo’s Throne. They only know him as the Country Boy Brawler who left home to chase his dreams. His band of brothers have no idea what he’s lost or left behind…And that’s the way Trick wants it.With a champion title tied to his name, his … title tied to his name, his future is endless until the raven-haired beauty became his game changer. Mack owned him the moment she stumbled into his world.
Trick could have never seen the sharp turn his life was about to take. Everything always catches up with you, whether you like it or not. And now, all he’s fought for is on the verge of being destroyed.
What’s a fighter left to do?
Fight.
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OMG! OH. MY. GOD. Just. Ohmygawd. I knew I’d like Trick before I started it. HJ Bellus is one of my favorite authors ever, so I started this fully expecting to enjoy it. But I more than enjoyed Trick. I effing LOVE TRICK! Not like “Oh this is gooooood” love. Nope I full on stalker level love this book. I fell fast and hard for Trick and now must recover from an epic book hangover. HJ Bellus took this series to even higher levels than it already was with this addition.
Trick, my man, I did not see his greatness coming. Each man in this series is completely unique and totally different from others yet still family in every way that matters. More mellow than previous books but still packing an emotional punch that hits you right in the feels. Trick is by far the sweetheart of the bunch. Well, as sweetheart as a total and complete bada*$ can be, but you get my point. I lost count of the times my heart absolutely melted with how he was with Mack.
Mack was so fragile but Trick saw the strength buried inside her and the way he gently pushed her to see that *swoon* nothing short of pure beauty.
Trick and Mack together stole my heart. The entire Diablo family had me smiling, laughing, and feeling warm and fuzzy. This book is magnificent!
5 SEXY TRICK STARS!! Love, Love, Love Trick!! This story will touch your heart with all the feels. Trick and Mack are fantastic characters and have one heck of a story to tell you. The Diablo’s Throne series is one of my favorite series every. This is one book and series you will want to read.
Trick and Mack have a great story and I love that HJ has continued on with this “family”. I love the banter that is on-going with the members of Diablo’s Throne. With Trick and Mack you get a different story because they are both in college and trying to make their way in life.
“Mack, you have a beautiful soul. I don’t know if anyone’s ever told you that or if you’ll even believe me. But I’ve never met a person with such a genuine, caring, and compassionate soul like you have.”
Mack is shy, a bit nerdy, and like to keep to herself. When Trick comes along she slowly starts to let herself shine. “I’ve never met someone that can so easily read me like you do. You force me to be honest and face life. Everyone else just ignores me. I’m still trying to figure out how that makes me feel.”
Trick is a cowboy and gentleman. He has known what he wanted since he was a kid and he forced himself to go after it so he chase his dreams. Now Mack is part of that dream. “I want you. It’s more than want. I need you in my life. We’re as opposites as they come. But I’m going to keep pushing you until you get sick of it or fall into me, baby.” Can’t wait to see if there is more from this family.
I absolutely love this series. All the characters are amazing. Each books features a different fighter/couple so they can be read as a standalone but I recommend reading all the Diablo’s Throne MMA Books. They are suspenseful and keep me so engaged I can’t put them down.
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WOW!!! Heidi has done it again. ‘Trick’ is book 3 in the ‘Diablo’s Throne’ series by H.J Bellus. The man in this series just get better and better with each book.
But I was really rooting for Trick and Mack to work out. Trick is such a sweetheart. The way he stood up for Mack the first time he meet her.
The banter between Sunni and Jag is too funny. I love the sibling comedy between Layla and Jag in this book. Especially the bath time with the twins .
The Epilogue had me in tears . The media letter . Tricks fight with Sinner. Why Heidi? Why did you have to put that in the book?
I am looking forward to what is next for the Diablo Family
Trick has always been the quiet one of the Diablo’s Throne MMA fighters, until he decided to go to college and met her. She pulled him to her and she is someone he can’t get out of his mind. When Mack literally fell into Trick’s lap and is assigned as his partner in their accounting class, she knows she needs to walk away from him but for some reason she can’t. Wow! What can I say about this book and the characters is there are amazing. Strong male characters that are so protective over any woman in their life. The women have an inner strength that just needs a push to bring out. Both Trick and Mack show they have broken parts but together may just be the answer for each other. Highly recommend this book and H.J. Bellus is an author to follow.
There is so much to love, to laugh and to cry about in this book. It is every emotion you could ever feel.
In a continuation of the Diablo’s Throne MMA series, this is book 3, and after Cruz and Jag, we get to read Trick’s story, and wow! Once again, HJ Bellus puts a story together with her trademark writing of tension and steam pulled together with a layer of humour endemic in most families, where characters always try their best to wind each other up.
This is why we love MMA romances. The men are in the toughest of sports, yet they show the most respect to those around them, and some like Jag, have given their balls to their wives to keep safely in their purses! There is nothing funnier than grown ar$ed men afraid of one angry pregnant woman.
I love everything about Trick. He’s one huge world title winning fighter, yet he’s back to college to pursue his degree, and when the clumsiest and cutest girl literally falls into his lap, he feels attraction on a level he’s not felt in a long time.
Mack has had the most tragic of starts to life. She’s introverted to a fault, topped off by a healthy dose of clumsy, making her a target for ridicule throughout her school years, and now those boys have seen her trip and fall again into the lap of a massive, and gorgeous man, they’re at it again! Well, not on Trick’s watch, and even as Mack is scared to engage in life, and with him, his gentle persistence makes for beautiful and heartfelt reading.
You have to read this book. It’s an amazing story that also showcases the triumph of success over not only the little things, but overcoming the big things in life that shape us. I hit this book in one sitting – who needs sleep anyway! And, it you haven’t read Cruz, and Jag’s books, you’ll find you have to now. 5 Stars.
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Trenton “Trick” Jameson has a dream. Just not his father’s which may be a disappointment but children have a right to their own path. He’ll show you how smart he is and that his “job” doesn’t define who he is as a person. Mackenzie “Mack” Graham makes adjustments in her life so that she can cope. She’s a good reminder not to judge a person by what you see. Before making any judgments you need to get to know a person first and they just may surprise you.
Our author may tickle your funny bone – and that’s not a bad thing. Not too far in there’s a scene that has a joke. Let’s just say that I’m glad that no one was around when I burst out a laugh. It’s not a joke you want to tell your co-workers. Some might say that the men in this book is what draws them into a series. Well for me it wasn’t the men but the women. There’s a saying that “behind every great man there’s a great woman” and I think that is evident here.
You don’t need the first two books to understand this group of people. It’s not hard to tell that they care about each other and their hearts are open for more. This is what made this a fun read. Then there’s the connection that develops between Trick and Mack. It was interesting to watch that connection develop over time. Our author didn’t rush anything in order to get to the “good stuff”. It’s the building of a relationship that becomes important. She also shows us that Trick may be this big tough guy but he also has a soft spot that makes him a good protector.
The author may not like my description but this story was sweet. Don’t get me wrong there are moments of heat and you can see the connection between Trick and Mack grow. But there’s just something about the way Trick cares for Mack that is just so sweet. He’s the perfect choice for getting Mack out of her shell. The sad part was when the ending became a little bittersweet. But I ended on a smile because the author lets me know there may be more to come. And I can’t wait.
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What!!??? Just say what now!! Trick just blew Cruz and Jag completely out of first place!! And this series just keeps getting better and better!!! This book tho, this book, lord have mercy this book touched me so much. That Heidi will have some work cut out for her to top this one because just daaammmmnnnn woman!!! First off I had a feeling Trick would be my favorite from the beginning because two reasons 1. MMA fighter and 2. Country boy can you say Kryptonite!!! Then add on that Southern charm with the manners, the protectiveness, and of course all that Alpha just mhmm lord love a duck!!! And Mack she’s his perfect match in every way. She just needs that person to bring her out but protect her at the same time. But this book also to me has so much more angst in it to me. And the surprise’s and all the twist that will blow your mind!! I mean my heart actually broke in certain parts of this book, I recommend Kleenex while reading. I was completely consumed with this book and the only time I set my kindle down was when I had to wipe my eyes from the tears. But never fear there is happiness as well. HJ has absolutely hooked me on this series and it is one of my top favorites ever. And Trick has definitely landed on my top favorite books of 2018!!! I know I have not done this beautiful book justice on the review but trust me you need to read this book and this series and I highly recommend in order. – By Tina
Trick by HJ Bellus. Trick is the 3rd book in the Diablo’s Throne MMA Series. HJ Bellus has become one of my favorite authors since this series. I absolutely love everyone of these books in the series, and Trick definitely did not disappoint. I loved the storyline, the main characters were the cutest, the sweetest, and I loved the how the book included the characters from previous books. Trick is the story that is about Trick, an MMA fighter/Country Boy. They only know him as the Country Boy Brawler who left home to chase his dreams. His band of brothers have no idea what he’s lost or left behind. With a champion title tied to his name, his future is endless until the raven-haired beauty named Mack became his game changer. Mack owned him the moment she stumbled into his world. Mack is super shy and is Trick’s new mission in life is bringing her out of her shell and making her really live her life. Trick could have never seen the sharp turn his life was about to take. Everything always catches up with you, whether you like it or not. And now, all he’s fought for is on the verge of being destroyed. Will he win Mack’s heart? And will there relationship last? I absolutely Loved this entire series, and would definitely recommend this book.
I enjoyed this book tremendously. This book is a romantic contemporary book. Trick is a cowboy boxer, who fights for the Diablo club. Mack is a shy introvert who captures his heart. Totally enjoyed the book especially the bonus chapter
HJ Bellus will NEVER cease to amaze me with her writing!! I fell in love with Diablo’s Throne fighters in book one, Cruz, and am even more in love now that I’ve finished booke three, Trick!!!! Having all the banter from previous characters plus learning everything about Trick and Mack makes for an amazing read!! You definitely want to one-click today!!!
Let me start by saying this a great addition to the series. it is definitely a 5 star read for me. Trick follows his dreams and enrolls in school after being told to leave his home by his parents because he didn’t want the life they wanted him to follow. At school he meets Mack, a clumsy, shy loner. I loved that he was an MMA fighter but so sweet and patient with Mack. The two of them together are HOT! The story is well written and just flows. It is an easy read that has enough drama to keep you hooked. Grab yourself a copy you will not be disappointed.
I was so excited for Trick’s story and when I finally dug in, I was not disappointed! I love this series and as each book goes on, I love all the guys so much more. Trick is like a knight in shining armor. Mack falls into his lap, literally, and though it took some time for her to come out of her shell, it was beautiful seeing her grow. Trick is sweet, and protective and fierce, just like his Diablo’s Throne brothers and I loved him for it. Like the other two book, this has a not so happy backstory for one or more of the characters, aka Mack, so there are some parts where I teared up and was furious and was just like, what in the actual hell is wrong with people?! Aside from the seriousness, I love that we get some humor in there as well. Jag is freaking too much, his smartass comments had me cracking up. Can’t wait for Riot’s story, I’m assuming we get one! Ha! So happy Trick finally got his book and that it was with a girl like Mack.
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4.5 STARRRSSSS
What can I say about this sexy MMA fighter series… Well A-LOT!!! Trick was someone that I know had a quite way about him and when he was ready for his story to be told it was going to be amazing. Trick is all tough on the outside but complete mush on the inside, what I would a gentle giant. He is a fighter, but a fighter getting an education, he knows he won’t be able to fight all the time. As he sits in class a woman literally falls in his lap. Instantly he can feel her tensing and his fighting protection mode kicks in. Mack is not used to being in public settings; she was constantly teased growing up. If it wasn’t her guardian harassing her it was the kids in school. So going to college was a huge step. Some would say she could be socially awkward, but she isn’t she just doesn’t know.
Trick instantly took a liking to this beautiful woman. He also felt the need to protect her from the words of others. Mack almost can’t contain the need for this man that is in her life. He gives her so much strength with just being present. I think that is why I was so addicted to this story. I loved how Mack grew as a person and how Trick just made all ovaries explode.
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I absolutely loved this story. It was a bit more heart breaking than the previous 2 in the series but equally as funny. I enjoy the style of book and the way it is written. The backstories are emotional but definitely a great addition to the story to explain the present time personalities.
HJ Bellus did it again 🙂 you will fall in love with Trick and Mack from the start with this book it’s has all the feels you want in a romance book and a lot of laughs thrown in with this bunch of men and women from Diablo’s Thorne family. I highly recommend this book and author
Love love love!! I love how this series just gets better with each book published!!! Trick is such a sweet guy and Mack was so easy to identify with!!
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite fighter series! Truck and Mack are just something else! Not only do you get a great love story here, the banter with all the characters in this book will draw you in and keep you flipping pages to the very end. HJ is a special kind of author with her own spin on things that make her books all hers. It’s a unique, quality story that will leave you loving the characters and wanting something more from the author!
This was another one that captivated you when you dared to enter in this series. This author is known for giving you the emotions that bore deep inside you and pull them forward with characters that materialize before you eyes. In this one she does it with Trick and Mack. Trick is all about what he needs to get done with school being one of them. This author gave him a head on his shoulders too. Mack was one I knew right away I had to pay attention to to get her deep down story. The special ones always have that spark and when you come across this one she radiates. As you are brought more into their worlds you loose touch with our world because they are up close and personal. The bloom that will happen also as you read will light up the pages along with the steam that will simmer. She will do a number though on your heart at the end with good and not so good but it is all in the mix of whom they are and where they go.