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Readers who enjoyed unDefeated by J.C. Valentine & M. Carroll also liked the following books featuring the same tropes, story themes, relationship dynamics and character types.
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Takedown by Nikki Ash
Rated: 4.70 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsMila Pregnant and married at the young age of eighteen, I settled into my life not knowing there could ever be more. Until Mason, with his sexy smirk and magnetic baby blue eyes. With a single look and a few words, he made me feel sexy and alive. But as quickly as he came into my life, he was gone, leaving me wanting more... -
Seaside Nights by Melissa Foster
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFall in love with Sky Lacroux and Sawyer Bass in Seaside Nights, the fifth book in the Seaside Summers series by New York Times bestselling author Melissa Foster! Sky Lacroux has finally realized her dream and opened her own tattoo shop in Provincetown, Massachusetts... -
Camden's Redemption by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFor so long, UFC Middleweight fighter, Camden Jameson lived in his twin brother’s shadow, competing to be the best. When he lost his way, he turned to the Dark Side and did some unforgiveable things. After his betrayal, he tried to earn his redemption, but it wasn’t enough. Now his whole world has fallen apart and he’s on the run from those who want him dead. But he’s not alone... -
Hidden by Vannetta Chapman
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA Christian romantic suspense by bestselling author Vannetta Chapman Home is where our story begins ... DANA JACOBS would rather forget the night of tragedy and violence that marred her childhood. She is now supervisor in charge of the Department of Homeland Security in Taos, New Mexico. Her team is prepared to handle any threat—biological, chemical, conventional, cyber, even nuclear... -
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Paxton's Promise by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsShe hates him, yet she can’t get him out of her mind. Female Bantamweight fighter, Gabriella Reynolds, has a bad habit of falling for forbidden fighters. Enter Paxton Emerson. He’s tall, tattooed, and the current UFC Light Heavyweight Champion. Everyone wants a piece of him, and he only has eyes for her. Through no choice of her own, she’s fallen in his debt and he’s now demanding payment... -
Fighting With Faith by Nikki Ash
Rated: 4.42 of 5 stars · 12 ratings***Synopsis *** Growing up, my parents were the embodiment of love. The perfect example of soul mates. And with that ideal I couldn't wait to find my true love. The day I met her my entire world shifted on its axis and I knew she was the one... -
The Boxer by Piper Rayne
Rated: 4.36 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Who knew a bad boy could mend a broken heart?" What does a girl do after she discovers her fiancé is a cheating bastard? In my case, I performed the ritual implosion of all scorned women. I drowned my sorrows in cases of white wine, wallowed in gallons of ice cream, and ignited a bonfire to burn away every damn remnant of his existence... -
The Ranger's Forgiveness: A Clean Army Ranger Romance Book Five by Bree Livingston
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA conspiracy theorist, the high school sweetheart whose heart she broke, and the threats that bring them together. Taylor Mabrey runs a conspiracy theory satire website. It’s something she loves to do, and since it’s anonymous, she doesn’t think twice about it. But the fun stops when she starts getting ominous threats... -
Adored by You: A Sweet, Celebrity, Military Romance by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan the sergeant and the celebrity get their second chance?Sergeant Noah West was eighteen years old the last time he saw Paige Walker. He joined the Marines for a more stable life and she left to chase her movie star dreams. But no matter where the Marine Corps sends him, he can't help but hope that their paths might one day cross again... -
Trick by H.J. Bellus
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’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... -
Unbroken by Scott Hildreth
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsShane - I’m a professional boxer. My wife is pregnant, my best friend Ripp’s wife is pregnant, and I’m scheduled to fight for the Heavyweight Championship of the World. Even if I lose I’ll make tens of millions. Most people would think life was perfect if they were me. But they don’t know what I know. Life isn’t perfect. They said my son was going to be born with special needs... -
Kyle's Return by L.P. Dover
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsI promised myself I’d stay away from dangerous men, but I couldn’t live up to that when Kyle Andrews came back to town. He’s a manipulator, a guy who’ll do whatever it takes to get what he wants, sabotaging anyone who gets in the way. After a fatal fight left him wounded, his UFC career came to a close. He has nothing, but he’s determined to get it all back. My name is Megan... -
Lucky Kiss by Melanie Shawn
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLucas “Lucky” Dorsey was at the top of his game in the world of MMA, and his nickname…well, let’s just say the ladies couldn’t get enough of the tattooed bad boy. But then…he met her… As the first female firefighter in the Hope Falls Fire Department, Deanna Bishop was focused on making a fresh start in her new town... -
Sacred Hart by A.M. Johnson
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSleep, it was luxury I didn’t have. I could hear it then, in the dark light of night, in the dusky morning… The click of the trigger, the smell of her blood, the sound of the rain. I never thought I would see her again. She was a ghost. She was dead. When Maggie Wright pushed her way into my life, she brought the phantom with her, and I was helpless to her pull... -
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Use Me: Kid's Story by M.J. Fields, Chelsea Camaron
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsNew York Times best selling author, Tatum Longley, is being forced out of her comfort zone. Her publisher needs her to change from hard hitting nonfiction to romance writing. But first she must find a muse. Angelo has no desire to form relationships with anyone around him... -
Dare to Dance by S.B. Alexander
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis story will grab your heart and never let go! Based on true events. Hoping to sign with one of the biggest boxing promoters in the country, Kross Maxwell has to maintain a near perfect record. He can’t afford to lose any more bouts. But his head isn’t in the ring. Instead, he can’t seem to shake his past that’s been beating on his mind... -
Shelter from the Storm by Kristen Ethridge
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsSOMETIMES THE PERSON STANDING IN YOUR WAY IS YOUR ONLY HOPE As the director of the Port Provident Animal Shelter, Becca Collins had devoted her life to helping the furriest residents of Port Provident. When a special Labrador retriever, Polly, needs her help on the eve of Hurricane Hope, Becca can’t say no—even if it means she’ll have to ride out the hurricane on Provident Island... -
Unleashed by Scott Hildreth
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsRIPP - I've never backed down from a fight in my life, and I'm not about to start now. My only concern is that this battle is not in the boxing ring. It's in the courtroom. VEE - Ripp may be undefeated in the ring, but he's not in the ring any longer. He killed a man and is facing life in prison... -
Uncaged Love #4: MMA New Adult Contemporary Romance by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe Ultimate Betrayal An MMA fighter rescues a girl with powerful raw talent of her own in UNCAGED LOVE, an erotic, romantic suspense series. **Contains mature content, ages 17+** With Colt and Jo working as a team, they are unstoppable. Colt’s manager puts him back in line for the MMA title fight. Jo’s own career takes off as she prepares for her second match... -
Uncaged Love #5: MMA New Adult Contemporary Romance by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen happily ever after means the fight of your life The dramatic conclusion to the bestselling erotic suspense series featuring MMA fighters Colt and Jo. Colt’s ability to ever fight MMA again is in jeopardy after suffering injuries in a near-deadly street brawl... -
Amish Promises by Leslie Gould
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsJourney Down a Quiet Lane in Lancaster County Where Love and Heartache and Friendship and Healing Meet When Joel and Shani Beck arrive at their new home, they're looking for peace. Shani is thrilled to have Joel back from Iraq, but he needs time to heal, and the quiet of Lancaster seems just the place... -
Anna's Courage by Kristin Noel Fischer
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratings“Anna’s Courage” is a heartwarming love story about having the courage to be brave in spite of your fears. Helicopter pilot Anna Morgan hasn’t flown since her husband’s death several years ago. Instead, the young army widow has sought refuge with her son on peaceful Rose Island. Surrounded by family and friends, Anna vows never to do anything more dangerous than arrive late to a PTA meeting... -
Memories of You by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA mind might forget but a soul remembers everything…When you get married, you make so many vows.For better or for worse. I’m a Marine with a wicked scar from the 50-cal round that almost took me out, so check that box.For richer or for poorer. We’ve been together forever, me and Cat, so check that one too.In sickness and in health, to love and to cherish, until death do us part... -
The Trouble with Crushes: A Romance by Brooke St. James
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThe first time I met Daniel King, he had a busted nose. He was also a couple of years younger than me, which seemed like a lot back then. I had always thought of him as more of a little brother or friend. I was so preoccupied with other guys that I never realized he had deeper feelings for me.By the time I saw the error of my ways, it was too late... -
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The Savage Gentleman by Christopher Harlan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsMy name is Lucas “The Ghost” Esparza. I’m the best MMA fighter in the world that you’ve never heard of, but if I have my way, I’ll be a household name soon enough. My life’s been nothing but hard training, crazy partying, and fast women, and that’s just how I liked it... -
Thunder by Susan Fanetti
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThorin “Thunder” Vaduva is a journeyman MMA fighter—toiling in the shadows, a set of strong shoulders to lift other fighters toward stardom. After years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, he’s trying to get his life on track—be a good father to his teenage son, get his fights in, do his work, keep his head down, keep his demons at bay.Nina Rodriguez is trying to get her life started... -
The Plus One Rescue (Disaster City Search and Rescue) by Jo Grafford
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWith a heroic-sounding name like his, Axel Hammerstone naturally made all the “most likely to succeed” lists in his high school yearbook. So it comes as no surprise to his friends and family when their favorite defensive tackle player returns from Afghanistan with a Purple Heart for an injury sustained while saving three fellow soldiers during an ambush... -
Flightpath by Amber Addison
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom New York Times best-selling author Cristin Harber and Amber Addison comes an exciting collaboration… Being married young isn't a thing of the past in Louisiana. And for Madelyn and Seth, it's a way of life. Except, no one prepared them for the road ahead... -
Rampage by Brittany Crowley
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAshlyn Pregnant and alone is never where I saw myself in life. Shit happens and you have to roll with it. He made his choice, and it kills me each time I see him living his new life. But what if things aren't really as they appear? What if I can still have a happily ever after? Josh You know that guy, the one that screws up his whole life over a stupid decision? Yeah, that's me... -
Jenny by Melissa McClone
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsGrab your beach hat and a towel and prepare for a brand new series brought to you by twelve New York Times and USA Today bestselling authors… Beach Brides! Fun in the summer sun! Twelve heartwarming, sweet novellas linked by a unifying theme... -
The Ranger's Hope: A Clean Army Ranger Romance Book Four by Bree Livingston
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhen a stubborn therapist meets an Army Ranger who has given up, it’s a battle of wills—and a growing attraction. Counselor Kennedy Crenshaw loves her new job as director of Rescues for Vets. Not only does she get to help returning veterans, but she also finds homes for shelter dogs... -
Mr. July by Nicole S. Goodin
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom international bestselling author Nicole S. Goodin, comes a new standalone, MMA sports romance. Hudson Scott. Nicknamed ‘The Horror’. Champion MMA fighter. … And caught up in an off-limits woman. Ramsey Ashton. Queasy around blood. Pink haired beauty. … And crushing on her brother’s best friend... -
Trail of Danger by Valerie Hansen
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat she forgot could kill her A heart-stopping True Blue K-9 Unit book Injured by an attack she can’t remember, Abigail Jones knows someone’s after her, but she doesn’t know why or who . Now the man who rescued her, Officer Reed Branson, and his K-9 partner will shield her while she regains her memory... -
Caged by Brittany Crowley
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSavannah I was perfectly content with my life, or at least I thought I was. Then Zander ‘The Hitman’ Cage walked into my bar with those hypnotizing blue eyes and everything I ever thought I wanted flew out the window. Giving him a chance was the easiest decision I ever made. He ripped apart my safe little existence and took me along for the ride of my life... -
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Christmas with You: A Sweet, Fake Relationship, Military Romance by Jess Mastorakos
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsCooper sighed and lowered his forehead to mine. “I’m really getting sick of people interrupting us when I’m trying to kiss you, Angie Black.” “Then stop trying to kiss me.” Marine Staff Sergeant Charles Cooper is desperate. When he idiotically made up a fake girlfriend to appease his grandmother, he hadn’t counted on Grandma Jean flying halfway across the country to meet her at Christmas...Categorized as:
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Fighting the Fire by Laura Kaye
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsOne night is never enough…For firefighter Sean Riddick, Warrior Fight Club keeps the demons of his past at bay, even though it means seeing Daniela England. Her ball-busting sarcasm drives him nuts, and he knows he’s damaged goods anyway, but he can’t help but remember how good they were together that one time. Now he wants to take her to the mats no matter how much they go toe to toe... -
Ivan by Lane Hart
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI’ve always had one goal in life – find the man who murdered my mother and make him pay for taking her away from me. Who would’ve guessed that a beautiful woman from a one-night stand would lead me straight to the person I’ve spent the last six years searching for. Now I just need to find a way to get close enough to kill him... -
Take Down by Michelle Frost
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsTwo men. Harbor "the Viking" Rourke is known for being a badass inside and outside the cage. His life revolves around working to win the MMA Middleweight championship title, riding his Harley, and making his family proud. He doesn't have time for relationships until one anonymous hook-up has him questioning his choices and making the list of things he cares about a whole lot longer... -
BRAWLER by Scott Hildreth
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJAZ – My mother died giving birth to me. My father beat me. I spent my childhood in a boxing gym with a man who I looked up to as father. He died when I was 16, and so did my love for boxing. Everyone and everything I tried to love gave up on me. As soon as I turned 18, I packed what little I had into a crappy car and headed for the Gulf Coast... -
Senn by Lane Hart
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe woman is pure evil. Tiny, sexy, manipulative evil. I can’t even blame my stupidity on alcohol. There was only half a beer in my bloodstream when I agreed to get into that cab with her. Why didn’t I just drive us? Because when I asked her, “My place or yours?” her answer was, “In the backseat of the cab.” Six words and she had me under her spell... -
Numb by Xavier Neal
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsJust when Logan Kellar was finally ready to make some changes in his life, his entire world was flipped upside down. Now the pain he is used to burying is fighting back. Refusing to let him slip into his old ways, refusing to let him hide from his mistakes, and refusing to let him become numb... -
Raw Temptation by Eve Carter
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis is Book 2 in the Tempted series. You should start with Book 1 Pure Temptation, on sale for only 99 cents here on Amazon. From New York Times best-selling author, Eve Carter, comes the much-anticipated sequel to Pure Temptation... -
Dare You Forever by Allie Juliette Mousseau
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsAlpha-male, dirty-talking, MMA Light-Heavyweight Champion Josh North has only three days until the wedding to prove to single mother and greatest-love-of-his-life Sophie Garner that he is the only man she'll ever need! As the wedding day approaches and Sophie begins to get cold feet, Josh comes up with a romantic scheme to prove his love and devotion--and employs all his brothers as Cupid’s... -
PUNCHED by Jacob Chance
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsReagan is the one who got away - or should I say the one I drove away? Now, four years later, she’s back to manage the gym where I train. Seeing her everyday is a distraction I can’t afford. I’m so close to achieving the big payoff I’ve been working for. Nothing’s going to keep me from winning this belt - not even her.This is a second chance MMA romance standalone... -
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The Ranger's Chance: A Clean Army Ranger Romance Book One by Bree Livingston
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA computer geek, an Army Ranger assigned to get close to her, and the lies that could end everything before it begins. Mia Milan jumps at the chance to work as a computer security specialist in Miami. Installing software for a shipping company on the east coast sounds more like a paid vacation. She doesn’t realize her new boss, Harrison is a known transporter for human traffickers... -
Worth Fighting For by Laura Kaye, Andi Arndt
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsFrom New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Laura Kaye…Getting in deep has never felt this good...Commercial diver Tara Hunter nearly lost everything in an accident that saw her medically discharged from the navy. With the help of the Warrior Fight Club, she's fought hard to overcome her fears and get back in the water where she's always felt most at home... -
Uncaged Love #3: MMA New Adult Contemporary Romance by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsSometimes you have to risk everything for love An MMA fighter rescues a girl with powerful raw talent of her own in UNCAGED LOVE, an erotic, romantic suspense series. **Contains mature content, ages 17+** Colt believes another great love has deserted him during his worst hour. Jo is certain Colt is better off without her... -
Uncaged Love: by J.J. Knight
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsColt McClure’s career as a champion MMA fighter is threatened by his damaged past. Jo believes their love can heal him. To prove it, she trusts Colt with the secret she’s been hiding from everyone. But there's one person who can stand in their way, and he's not about to let anyone interfere with Colt's future... -
Perfect Addiction by Claudia Tan
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen Sienna Lane walks in on her boyfriend Jax Deneris in bed with her sister, her world falls apart. In less than five minutes, she’s homeless, friendless, family-less. Vowing to get back at Jax, Sienna quickly charts a course of revenge that will hit him where it hurts most—in the MMA ring.Step one: convince Jax’s rival, Kayden Williams, to train with her... -
Some Like It Hot by Susan May Warren
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsRiley McCord is trouble, from his blue eyes to his renegade smile—a cover for the grief of losing his father three years ago in Afghanistan, a loss that is still top secret. Riley masks it all by living large—working hard and playing hard, and that includes romancing Larke Kingston, local wilderness medic...
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