Fighting Dirty Series by Lori Powell/Olley White

Ethan Reed has one chance to be free of the poverty-laden life into which he was born. One day, every five years, the lower classes are able to fight for a place in the King's guard and Ethan is determined that he will be one to win.He hadn't counted on Charlie Fitzwilliam being his opponent though. Noble born and gorgeous, Fitz could be the one weak link in Ethan's plans. Can he fight the lust long enough to win the fight against Fitz or is he destined to lose and stay in the slums forever?

A week at an outdoor centre, team-building, is not Ethan Reed's idea of fun. If he's to stand any chance of the promotion he desires though, he needs to do this course. Everyone knows Ethan prefers to spend his days drawing, not running and climbing, but Ethan has a secret. A fear that nobody knows about.Charlie Fitzwilliam, Fitz to all and sundry, was the man of Ethan's dreams a decade ago. Unfortunately, Ethan's dreams were the only place Fitz had ever been... moreA week at an outdoor centre, team-building, is not Ethan Reed's idea of fun. If he's to stand any chance of the promotion he desires though, he needs to do this course. Everyone knows Ethan prefers to spend his days drawing, not running and climbing, but Ethan has a secret. A fear that nobody knows about.Charlie Fitzwilliam, Fitz to all and sundry, was the man of Ethan's dreams a decade ago. Unfortunately, Ethan's dreams were the only place Fitz had ever been. Now, ten years on, they meet by chance and are placed on opposing teams. A bet is placed and Ethan's pride is at stake.A week in the English countryside may not seem too hellish on paper, but it seems ghosts from Ethan's past are determined to haunt him. Can he face his fears and Fitz? Enemies, friends or more - what does fate have in store? less