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Champion kickboxer Haley swore she'd never set foot in the ring again after one tragic night. But then the guy she can't stop thinking about accepts a mixed martial arts fight in her honor. Suddenly, Haley has to train West Young. All attitude, West is everything Haley promised herself she'd stay away from. Yet he won't last five seconds in the ring without her help.
West is keeping a big secret from Haley. About who he really is. But helping her—fighting for her—is a shot at redemption. Especially since it's his fault his family is falling apart. He can't change the past, but maybe he can change Haley's future.
Haley and West have agreed to keep their relationship strictly in the ring. But as an unexpected bond forms between them and attraction mocks their best intentions, they'll face their darkest fears and discover love is worth fighting for.
Praise for the Pushing the Limits Series
"A riveting and emotional ride!" —Simone Elkeles, New York Times–bestselling author
"An edgy romance that pulls you in and never lets go. I was hooked!" —Gena Showalter, New York Times–bestselling author
"Everything—setting, characters, romance—about this novel works and works well." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
"Well-paced, satisfying romance." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
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Release date
May 26, 2022 -
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Kindle Book
- ISBN: 9781488091681
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9781488091681
- File size: 593 KB
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9781488091681
- File size: 593 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 4.6
- Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
- Text Difficulty: 3
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Reviews
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June 1, 2014
Gr 8 Up-Bottling up her emotions has become Haley's way to deal with her problems from her dad losing his job, to the family living under authoritarian rule at her Uncle's house, and her violent act of hitting back after her ex-boyfriend hits her first. West, on the other hand, has problems controlling his emotions while dealing with his tumultuous relationship with his parents, blaming himself for his sister's terrible accident and paralysis, and getting in one too many fights at school leading to his expulsion. Haley and West's lives and narratives intertwine after West nearly hits Haley with his SUV and a conflict with her ex-boyfriends younger brother results. To protect West and her family from retaliation, Haley trains West to battle it out with her ex in the octagon. That decision means she'll have to face the reason she gave up kickboxing. As the story progresses so do Haley and West, their romance, and their fight for what is best for them. Although dramatic and star-crossed, McGarry's novel adds realism to the romance, dialogue, and problems that both West and Haley encounter. With likable characters and a tensely building romance, this book will not disappoint fans.-Adrienne L. Strock, Chicago Public Library
Copyright 2014 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
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