Fix You, Books 1-3, The Complete Box Set: Bash and Olivia's Story by Christine Bell

The McDaniels Brothers #1-3

by Christine Bell

Fix You complete box set. All three books in Bash and Olivia's story! Book She's worth the fight... Olivia Beckett's once-charmed life is falling apart. Her family is about to lose everything, and she has almost no chance of going back to college next semester. She can't even seek solace from her high school sweetheart. He's changed. She doesn't recognize the boy she used to know--his violent behavior is escalating and it scares the hell out of her. Her whole world is crumbling, and she has no one to turn to... Sebastian "Bash" McDaniels is an up and comer in the boxing world working nights at the local college bar until he can land the fight of his dreams that will get him the hell out of Boston and away from his family's tragic past. He's weeks from his goal when Olivia Beckett comes tumbling into his life in a flash of silky dark hair and haunted eyes. When he saves her from a potentially brutal beating, they begin to grow close, but Olivia's ex isn't ready to let her go so easily. Bash can't bring himself to walk away, but fixing Olivia just might leave him broken... Book Everything she believed in was a lie… After facing the fact that her boyfriend was an abusive sociopath and their entire relationship was a sham, Olivia Beckett is trying to pick up the pieces of her shattered life. If she was the only one suffering for her mistakes, she might be able to handle it. But when she went down, she dragged the one person she never wanted to see hurt down with her… Bash McDaniels was just weeks away from finally blowing out of his hometown to make it as a boxer and never coming back. Saving Olivia Beckett from her violent boyfriend should’ve been a speed bump at most, but love stopped him in his tracks. Now, instead viewing Boston in his rearview mirror, he’s viewing it through prison bars… Bash was her savior when she needed him most. Now, Olivia has to find a way to repay the favor, knowing all the while that freeing him might mean losing him forever… Book If he's going down, he's going down swinging… Now that Bash has a second chance with Olivia, he doesn’t want to blow it, but if he tells her the truth about his nighttime activities, he could lose her forever. Olivia loves that Bash is willing to stick his neck out for those he loves, but not when it might ruin his career...or worse. When she finds out he’s left her bed in the middle of the night to compete in an illegal, bare-knuckled fight run by a notorious Boston mobster, Mickey Flynn, in order to get his brother out of debt, she’s furious. How can she trust Bash if he keeps lying to her? And how many more times can he put himself at risk before it finally catches up with him?

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, Amazon, Sports, Contemporary Romance, New Adult, College

Paperback

First published March 24, 2014

About the author

Christine Bell is a romance author and also writes erotic romance as Chloe Cole. She and her handsome hubby currently reside in Pennsylvania with a four-pack of teenage boys. If she gets time off from her duties as maid, chef, chauffeur, or therapist, she can be found reading just about anything she can get her hands on, from Young Adult novels to books on poker theory. She doesn’t like root beer, clowns or bugs (except ladybugs, on account of their cute outfits), but lurrves chocolate, going to the movies, the New York Giants and playing Texas Hold ‘Em. Writing is her passion, but if she had to pick another occupation, she would be a pirate…or, like, a ninja maybe. She loves writing steamy romance stories, but also hopes to one day publish something her dad can read without wanting to dig his eyes out with a rusty spoon. Christine loves to hear from readers, so please contact her through her website, www.christine-bell.com

Reviews

[Amra · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give it more than five stars I would! Bash and Olivia... Don't know where to start with these two. There were times I wanted to back hand both of them, and other times I wanted to reach through and give them a big ass hug because it was obvious they needed one.

** hero ** Sebastian Bash Mcdaniel's is one hell of an amazing guy. This isn't your typical, guy saves girl, girl falls for guy, they live happily ever fast... Not at all. Their story is so much more complicated than that. Her psycho boyfriend goes crazy and chokes her and Bash comes to the rescue, not realizing it puts everything he's worked so hard for in jeopardy.

** heroine ** she's a bad ass. She may be a damsel sometimes but she can hold her own and isn't afraid to say what's on her mind, as she find her confidence a little more.

They start off on awkward terms and find their way into "friendship", but it's clear they can't be just friends and their pasts make it hard for them to move on to a future together. When they pass one hurdle and seem like they'll be okay, something else happens and they go back to the place they began with. Bash has a heart of gold and is loyal to a fault, he'll do anything for the people he loves even if it means risking his own life. These two finally make it throughout everything and I was beyond happy!!! Can't wait to plunge into Matt's story!

[Debra Johnson]

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[Sarah Place · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed the start of this series and absolutely loved the last half of it,to the point that I struggled to put it down! I was so attached to the characters.

[Ashante Williams · Rating 4 out of 5]

Bash & Olivia: TRIGGERS: domestic abuse, unsanctioned fights, assault, loan sharks, vandalism. I enjoyed this story. Bash and Olivia meet at a party that she's at with her boyfriend and Bash is working as a bartender. When Bash stops her boyfriend from choking her, a chain of events begin to happen and not good ones. Bash is arrested and Olivia does her best to make things right while the two start to fall for each other. There's drama at every corner and Olivia's now ex boyfriend is the root cause if everything. Bash and Olivia have a chemistry that you can't deny. But can they overcome all odds. I think instead of breaking this up into three individual books, it should've just been one continuous story. Separating it was completely pointless. So if you read each book separately, you're gonna have come cliffhangers. I read the box set when didn't feel like a box set and it all flowed well without saying "book 1, book 2," etc.

[Kimberly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing story!! 5 stars!!

I just wrote an awesome and LONG review, but my Kindle just deleted it.

Another hit by Christine Bell. I couldn't put this book down for the past ...almost 3 hours. It was so addicting.

Bash and Liv's story was awesome. I can't wait to read Matty's

A must read.

[Rita · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm glad I didn't read these books separately. I hated the way book one and book two both ended in shitty, unhappy places. As it stands, when the story ends it still feels like a downer because of Matty going to the loan shark in the first place. Nothing was resolved there, and apparently it's going to carry on into Matty's book. No, thank you.

[Tammy · Rating 3 out of 5]

C+?

I got this "boxed set" and the second one for free on daily deals. I make it a habit not to read serials in pieces. I'm happy I got both of them, but also happy they were free. I think I'm Reading Fatigued. I need a palate cleanser.

Tropey but fun. Thinks is angrier than it actually is.

[Katherine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Over the top drama, enjoyable. Bash and Olivia are good characters, but I was honestly ready to smack one or both of them for making major decisions without talking to their partner.

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[Sharlene · Rating 4 out of 5]

At first I couldn't tell what either of these characters were really feeling but about halfway through the book it became clear. Storyline was good, characters well developed, sex was hot. A little bit of danger included in story but it all ends with an HEA.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read

I love a book with a heroine that had a backbone. Liv is strong willed and smart. Bash was her perfect counterpart. Alpha strong, fierce and loving. I LOVED them together. I enjoyed this story very much and look forward to reading more in this series.

[Lara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting story

Nice plot and interesting having both POVs. Nice chemistry between the couple - though storyline became a little ludicrous at some point. Not much else to add about it really. Solid 3 stars

[Lindsey Anderle · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was a good book but the abusive ex was basically forgotten about for the whole book, when the whole premise was about her getting away from him. Then you have the oh-so-wonderful exclamations of love after knowing each other for about a week /sarcasm. Otherwise it wasn't bad

[Janet brown · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good storyline

This book had a great storyline and even I like great sex scene but the sex scenes in this story went so long that I found myself scrolling through them. Kept my attention though.

[victoria thomas · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good read

I enjoyed these books and loved how protective Bash was over a girl he didn't even know and reading the story of Bash and Olivia falling in love

[Janee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally finished

It's been a few years since I read the first two books in this. Ever got the last one. Finally I finished to see how it all ended. Not disappointed at ending.

[Marina · Rating 2 out of 5]

lost interest half way through

[Keba · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5

[Sherry Vitaniemi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh yeah

Every girl needs a guy like dash. Liv is one very very lucky girl. And thank God the trash was taken out. (Andy)

[Marjorie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bell!

Christine, one heck if a great book. Loved it from start to finish. Good story, good character s, just right everything!

[Joleen Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fighting for love

This book is one drama filled moment after another! They seem to keep having all these problems along the way to their happiness. Well written and easy to read.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good story and nicely written

[Simone Kinross · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Love to connecting of family and the right thing to do.
Fight for the one you love and want to Protect

[Lisa · Rating 2 out of 5]

Meh.

[Beti Kyriacou · Rating 3 out of 5]

Short and sweet, A quick read.
Filled with drama, suspense and love

[Melissa Hankemeier · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not bad but not my favorite. Felt the plot was lacking.

[Stephanie Lloyd · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fan bloomer tastic!

Not a swoon you have your feet romantic sloppy story but a real life ain't all made of roses story. Olivia a spoilt little rich girl gets in trouble, Bash a fighter who is scraping by on jobs and struggling to keep his gym open manages to tangle himself in Olivia's trouble, he gets himself into loads of trouble in doing that. I loved both the characters in the Book Olivia reminds me of me (although not at the start when she was weak) but in the end she is strong headed and don't put up with no rubbish! Bash hmmmm well he is hot, so darn hot I wouldn't mind finding his gym ;) highly recommend and am not going back to reading book two x

[Becky · Rating 4 out of 5]

I "read" Fix You as the box set audio edition, and am very glad that I didn't have to wait between books for the rest of the story! Cliffhangers and I do not get along very well ;)

Overall, I enjoyed Bash and Olivia's story. Book one was especially tense, when Olivia was still dating her future ex (ugh, what a slimeball he turns out to be!) and both she and Bash were trying to resist each other--lots of angsty drama. Pretty much any time her ex was on the page drama was guaranteed--he was an excellent foil for Bash and Olivia's steamy-yet-sweet relationship. We see just enough of Bash's two brothers to make me anxious to read their stories as well, which I'm sure was the plan all along...

I did think that Olivia jumped pretty quickly into her brand new relationship with Bash after just getting out of her previous (disastrous) one, though. She was willing to jump in and help him, even considering selling her car to do so, when he still barely knew him. It felt a bit too soon, all things considered.

I always enjoy when audio versions of dual-POV stories are read by two different narrators, which is what was done in this case. Unfortunately I didn't find the male narrator to be quite up to par with his female counterpart--he was adequate, but not great. (Fortunately there was a teaser sample at the end of the book for Matty's story, and his narrator is both different and much better.) Still, it was an enjoyable listen, and I'm looking forward to the rest of the series.

Rating: 4 stars / B

I received a complimentary copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Whitney Cannavina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bash has worked hard to finally get his chance at freedom and to get out of the crap hole he's been living in as a fighter. But one night, one girl proves to be more trouble then he expected when he saves an innocent from ebbing abused by her boyfriend.

Liv finally sees what a jerk her BF is and when a sexy stranger steps in to save her, she can't seem to let him go. As their worlds collide and start falling apart, how far will they go to save each other before it all becomes too much?

Bash is probably one of my favorite leading men. He's sexy, brooding, tough and a gentleman. His taking care of Liv even as it seemed to ruin his future made him desirable.

Liv was a strong character and she made sure she could go toe to toe with Bash. She wasn't childish and she stuck by his side while his life went down. And didn't care if he was made of money.

This story was definitely drama filled and kept you wondering how they'd get out of their funk. It was relatable in the sense that money doesn't make a relationship that it's the little things that keep it alive. And how the family all stuck together no matter what, always trying to protect each other was great. Being through tough crap as a kid doesn't always make a family close and I loved how the author portrays that in his story. I can't wait for the other brothers stories.

5 stars

[Cheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Three brothers, three lives and loves and the battles to get past their beginnings.
Three brothers all in the fight business in one form, from management to the actual ring battles. None have it easy, a life with a mother who has been worse than not there. But one thing they have had each other. Now we get to read their whole story all together.

Each brother fights to finally find love and happiness. For example: Lola and Reid: Their story is full of pain, love, family loyalty, betrayal and just about every other emotion you can imagine. Yet Ms Bell doesn't let the reader wallow. Just when you think it is just too much for our wonderful couple and family, she sneaks in a scene so sweet, so cute you just have to smile and let out a big sigh. Then you are all ready to get through the moments when a HEA or even the brothers' relationship seems almost out of reach.

Don't miss the whole story now available.

[Elizabeth Edwards · Rating 5 out of 5]

So thankful I found these series, I LOVE IT. saw a twitter friend suggesting it & I snapped it up 4 my kindle, I figured I would take a huge leap buy the 3 books all together. I love her writing ... such a great story-line ... pulls at your heartstrings. I love a family who stays together, has each others backs ... LOVE that! Bash is an all around good guy, all the McDaniels bros. are ...love this real names 2. Bash teaches Olivia to defend herself against bullies ... every one should know how to defend themselves. Self defense is a must! Protect yourself, oh yeah! There are parts in the story that will make you laugh, make you cry & just feel right with the world. Christine Bell you are a great writer ... now how many others are in this series? ... I gotta go find out. I am thinking there are more than 3?? thank you for this series I will be reading more of her books in the future! AHEM, brother Ben. thumbs up! ( :