Tap Out: An Enemies-to-Lovers Romance (Competing Desires) by L.M. Bennett

Main character energy meets hard-hitting swagger… Grayson "Lights Out" Dawes has spent years at the top of the MMA world. Her focus is unwavering, her resolve hardened by years in the ring—but time is catching up, and she knows her final shot at the championship is looming. Just as she’s ready to step away, a new kind of opponent enters her life—one who fights with glamor and ambition, not fists. Nova Priest is a rising star on the verge of her big break. Cast in the gritty role of a fighter, she's eager to prove she’s more than a Hollywood ingénue. To bring authenticity to her performance, she needs to learn from the best—and that means training with Grayson, whose cold, disciplined approach is as foreign as the spotlight is to a seasoned fighter. As their worlds collide, so do their emotions. Sparks fly, and a mutual respect forms, though neither can ignore the simmering tension between them. Grayson’s years of experience draw Nova in, while Nova’s youthful drive awakens something Grayson thought she’d long buried. Nova’s about to rise, but Grayson’s a battle-hardened force—and Nova’s the first to challenge the armor around her heart. As Grayson prepares for what could be her final fight, they face their biggest challenge yet: will they give in to their desires or tap out? Read more