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Fighting Shadows by Aly Martinez
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4.5 Stars****

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I love a broken hero, they're one of my all time favourites being that there's something so needy yet Fierce about them right? And likewise MMA fighter reads are a guilty pleasure of mine. I love Alpha's, I love sexy moments and I love Independent heroines that these Men seem to attract, I also love the fun that came along in this one even though to be honest it took me the first quarter to get into it....


So What's it about?
I am behind on this series I picked this book up because of all the reasons stated above but I have still yet to pick book one up. I was still able to follow the story so it can still be read as a standalone but I would still advise people to read them in order to understand the bond of Till and Eliza. I will most definitely be reading Fighting Silence in the next week after I finish my last few ARC's that I am going through currently.


Sooo Flint is left unable to walk due to saving Eliza at the end of book one and this book starts straight from that accident.
Flint feels like he's in love with Eliza (his sister in law) and with the fact that Till and Eliza are happily in love and have a new baby plus the aftermath of the accident he feels like his world has been turned upside down, gone is the Fight and in is this new dark, moody and much more of A-Hole Flint. Now I love broken hero's and his world is a very different picture, he's having to learn how to survive and be on his own but he did annoy me slightly at the beginning and it did take longer to warm up to his character.


Ash is a pickpocket that's how she knows how to survive its the only way she gets money and its the way her dad has brought her up yet she is a GOOD person. She is not out to rob people and drain them out right, its a means to live and eat there is no other way even if she wants to go to school, in hindsight right now its all she knows. Paths cross where Flint and Ash become family maybe in not the best of circumstances but they do and in the first quarter Ash teaches Flint how to live and be himself without all the labels that he has put on himself.

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Ash teaches Flint how to breathe, have fun and be happy in the darkest of hours...

But honestly it took me a wee while to warm up to his character, saying that once I got past that first quarter it got good I mean really Gooood and Flint fought to be in Ash's life for good...


There was a whole lot of fun times and Ash taught Flint how to laugh again and then later in turn he did the same back to her.

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I got a whole lot of this when experiencing moments of sexxyyyyyy....

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And then just moments of Alpha equals to B.L.I.S.S when Flint got his ASS into gear!!

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I ADORED Ash, she was one kick-Ass heroine I mean she really battled through life except she shone through she made me smile and laugh and enjoy HER. Ash is strong, yet there was a vulnerability about her that Flint was able to catch and pull her to him if you get me? she really did lean on him and him her in equal measure.

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What I loved about this story is how the author has given us a couple that find peace and love in each other. They captured my heart because they NEEDED each other. They needed another half and they needed someone who understood what they were going through. This story was frankly refreshing in a way because the author wrote a story about LOVE with a difference. Tt doesn't matter what kind of disability you have the heart wants what the heart wants and that is exactly what Flint and Ash got. They got family in each other. I also enjoyed the dynamics of this whole family and it was great to spend time with Till, Eliza and Quarry and I really can't wait for Q's story to come out next.

Above all this was a really enjoyable read that warmed my heart.

That Is All

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Reading Progress

July 2, 2015 – Shelved
July 2, 2015 – Shelved as: to-read
July 5, 2015 – Started Reading
July 8, 2015 –
13.0% "Gosh this is so heartbreaking :-((((  photo 98E4AC17-6CE5-47CC-9693-CDD6198B4C19_zpsq0vkzkb9.gif "
July 9, 2015 –
37.0% "Friggin nightmare of a week I want to cry.... Anyway I'm shutting off and diving in!!!!"
July 9, 2015 –
48.0% "Well ASS- HOLE of the year goes to FLINT!!!!  photo 5FFD955A-10A2-49FD-93DB-552793DB8CA9_zpsukuvngyf.jpg "
July 9, 2015 –
57.0% "Now we're talking!!!!!"
July 10, 2015 – Finished Reading
July 11, 2015 –
100.0% "Ok, loved it... Review to come... And I need Quarry's book STAT!!"
July 12, 2015 – Shelved as: 2015-favourite-reads
July 12, 2015 – Shelved as: arc
July 12, 2015 – Shelved as: bad-boys
July 12, 2015 – Shelved as: books-that-make-me-feel-and-cry
July 12, 2015 – Shelved as: emotional
July 12, 2015 – Shelved as: favourites
July 12, 2015 – Shelved as: sports-men

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Kelli C I hope this is a good one for you babe!


Katy Loves Romance ❤️ Thanks hon, fingers crossed! Now if only my kids would let me read LOL xo


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Anna Jackson Haha... story of our lives. =) Can't wait for your review!


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S.M. West Gorgeous review, darling! I can't wait to read this...when I'm caught up on the ARCs! ACK! LOL. xoxo


Katy Loves Romance ❤️ Suzanne wrote: "Gorgeous review, darling! I can't wait to read this...when I'm caught up on the ARCs! ACK! LOL. xoxo"

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Christy Beautiful review, Katy! <3


Katy Loves Romance ❤️ Christy wrote: "Beautiful review, Katy! <3"

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Allison ❤️Will Never Conquer Her TBR❤️ Beautiful review, poppet. And yes you really need to read Till's book. It gives their whole breakdown of growing up and all of Till's awesomeness as a big brother. Flint wasn't near the a$$hole in book one. Ha


Peggy Dabney Lovely review! I'm reading this now and savoring every experience these two lovers are challenged with. I love it! Please pick up Fighting Silence if you get the opportunity. It's amazing! :D


Katy Loves Romance ❤️ Allison ❤️Will Never Conquer Her TBR❤️ wrote: "Beautiful review, poppet. And yes you really need to read Till's book. It gives their whole breakdown of growing up and all of Till's awesomeness as a big brother. Flint wasn't near the a$$hole in ..."

Thanks honey, I'm looking forward Tills book its coming up at the end of the week..... Ps I hope your ok? ((Hugs)) Xoxo


Katy Loves Romance ❤️ Peggy wrote: "Lovely review! I'm reading this now and savoring every experience these two lovers are challenged with. I love it! Please pick up Fighting Silence if you get the opportunity. It's amazing! :D"

Thanks Peggy, I'm so glad to hear that. I'm going to be picking up Till's book at the end of the week. I'm taking a summer break from the ARC's and will be catching up, this is my first lol... Eeek exciting <3


Peggy Dabney Katy The Die Hard Romance Addict ❤️ wrote: "Peggy wrote: "Lovely review! I'm reading this now and savoring every experience these two lovers are challenged with. I love it! Please pick up Fighting Silence if you get the opportunity. It's ama..."
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A-freaking-mazing review, Katy! Oh, I'm definitely reading this book next ! xx


Allison ❤️Will Never Conquer Her TBR❤️ Katy The Die Hard Romance Addict ❤️ wrote: "Allison ❤️Will Never Conquer Her TBR❤️ wrote: "Beautiful review, poppet. And yes you really need to read Till's book. It gives their whole breakdown of growing up and all of Till's awesomeness as a..."

I hope you love it! Both books were awesome for me. I'm fine. Busy weekend with the kids. Seriously, it's taking me a week to read Ricochet. Granted, it's long, but no time to read.


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Kathleen Fantastic review Katy!


Katy Loves Romance ❤️ Lilya wrote: "A-freaking-mazing review, Katy! Oh, I'm definitely reading this book next ! xx"

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Katy Loves Romance ❤️ Allison ❤️Will Never Conquer Her TBR❤️ wrote: "Katy The Die Hard Romance Addict ❤️ wrote: "Allison ❤️Will Never Conquer Her TBR❤️ wrote: "Beautiful review, poppet. And yes you really need to read Till's book. It gives their whole breakdown of g..."

Eeek I know the feeling. It's kids last week at school this week I'm sooo busy. Thank Gawd Elizabeth's back on Wednesday LOL....
I hope you get some reading time in soon flower. <3


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Saffron Beautiful review Katy! I agree with everything. Broken heroes are the best! :D


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