Title: Tapping Out

Series: A Fighting Love Novel

Author: Nikki Ash

Genre: MMA Romance/Stand Alone

Release Date: January 27, 2018 

Being a fighter is in my blood. My grandfather was a fighter, my father was a fighter, and I'm a fighter. I live for the rush of adrenaline and sensation of victory. When I fight, I give it my all. I step into the octagon and I fight until there's nothing left to fight for. 

He's been my best friend for most of my life. I've fought with him, fought against him, and for the longest time I fought for him, for us. Until he pushed me away, leaving me no choice but to tap-out. 

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Fighting is what saved me. It shed the old me and I became a newer shinier version of myself. Until it took away everything I loved. I gave up and tapped out. 

Then one day, she came back into my life and reminded me that some things in life are worth fighting for. Now I'm fighting for us, day by day, proving to her that our happily ever after is worth fighting for.

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Two lines mean pregnant. One line means not. 

Two lines. Pregnant.

One line. Not.

I sit on the edge of the tub in the bathroom with the door locked. My head is down as I stare at the tiled floor. There are thirty-four tiles. One is cracked. The grout is dirty. I should buy better cleaning supplies. The test said three minutes. It’s probably been closer to ten but I can’t look. Will the test still be accurate if I don’t look right away? Maybe I should take another one just in case.

Two lines and my life changes.

One line and nothing changes. 

“Bella! You have been in there forever. Are we still going to dinner? The shower isn’t even running. Gina is going to be here any minute.” When I don’t respond, Tristan knocks on the door, again. “Bella!”

“I’ll be out in a minute,” I yell through the door praying he can’t hear the tremble in my voice. If he knows I’m freaking out, he will without a doubt force his way in here to find out what’s going on, and right now, Tristan is probably the last person I want knowing what’s going on.

Taking a deep breath, I stand up and walk slowly toward the counter silently praying for one line, like praying now is going to make a difference, like if I pray right this second, the results will miraculously change in my favor. The second line will just disappear and all will be right with the world. Maybe I don’t need a miracle. Maybe there’s only one line. Maybe I am freaking out over nothing. I swear to God if there’s only one line, I am getting on birth control today! Not that I’ll need it, because if I’m not pregnant, I’m never having sex again! Ok, maybe not never again but not anytime in the near future. 

Closing my eyes, I take a deep breath to calm my nerves. After holding it in for a few seconds, I let out a slow exhale. Nope, doesn’t work, I’m still freaking out. I open my eyes and stare at the test.

Nikki Ash resides in South Florida where she is an English teacher and mom by day and a writer by night. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand. From the Boxcar Children to Wuthering Heights to the latest Single Parent Romance, she has lived and breathed every type of book. 

Reading is like breathing in, writing is like breathing out. - Pam Allyn

While reading and writing are her passions, her two children are her entire world. You can probably find them at a Disney park before you would find them at home on the weekends!

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There’s no Tapping Out in this Fighting Series (kids and adult) books by this author. When all is said and done, they may have had to tap out a time or two, but in the end these characters are true champions and winners in our book. I will say that while each book is a standalone, you do see crossover characters, but you do not need to read the other books to enjoy the book. This is book one of the kids that we have watched grow up and you couldn’t be more excited if you have read any of the prior books. I have not read all of the adult’s story and seeing them again make small appearances makes me want to clear my schedule to read the books cause you cannot help, but fall in love with these characters. 

Bella, a UFC fighter is in her blood and her goal was to be become one of the women’s champions. She is tough and loving and her heart is in the ringer as well. Her BF’s since kids are Tristan and Marco. OH My, my heart hurts for all of them is all I will say to avoid spoilers. Tristan is so giving and loving and at times I’m sad for him. Marco your story for those of us who saw you as a kid knew it was heartbreaking and then you kinda give us a history repeat there and about give us a tap out. Does this tap out when or do they fight for life and love is the question?

Cooper dad to Bella is still as protective as ever and the similarities to some events that Bella and Marco experienced was heart pumping for those of us who know the background story to Cooper and Liz (Bella’s parents) story. Get your boxing gloves on cause at times you will want to box these characters and at other times you will be wanting to hug them and love them. There are so many sensitive topics in this story, but it portrays the truth and hurt of what real life people experience. I’m so glad that we got the spin-off of the kids cause you cannot help, but fall in love with this close knit family and friends. I cannot wait to get my hands-on Tristan’s story. You may want to punch him or the other character, OK, the other character cause you know an appearance will be made. If you weren’t a fan of this author before now, I can guarantee you will be a fan after reading this story. Who knew that UFC could be so interesting? Haha