Nathan

Inner-City Alphas #3

by Nell Alexander

When a douche-bag ex-boyfriend wrecks her confidence, can he help her find her power?

Nathan
Having retired from being a professional fighter I now train others in my gym. By others, I mean huge hulking men with more muscle than good sense, not beautiful curvaceous women who don't even know this gym exists. But when she walks in all wounded from a recent break-up my hackles go up. I want her to myself and I don't share.

Holly
Feeling it's time to address the thing about me that men can't seem to stand, I head to a small gym tucked away off the main streets. Hoping to just get in and get on with it, I'm instead faced with a mountain of a man who demands I leave. What? Just because he is panty-droppingly handsome doesn't mean he gets to talk to me that way. I know it's best that I keep my distance, but I wouldn't want to waste the gift voucher my ex so caringly left me with...

This is an instalove romance with an alpha male, a BBW, and HEA.
It can be read as a standalone or as part of the Inner City Alpha's series.

Kindle Edition

Published March 1, 2024

About the author

Nell Alexander writes swoony, feel-good romances with just the right amount of spice and sparkle. She's the kind of author who laughs at her own jokes, cries at Christmas adverts, and firmly believes that a cozy blanket and a cream bun can solve almost anything. When she's not busy dreaming up fictional small towns and swoon-worthy heroes, Nell’s probably dancing in the kitchen, binge-watching old romcoms, or reorganizing her bookshelves for the millionth time. Fun, flirty, and always up for a good meet-cute—Nell’s stories are your next happy place.

Reviews

[Jessie (thatchickwithabook) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really liked this one, especially when Nathan put her ex-boyfriend in his place.

[Nova · Rating 5 out of 5]

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Holly has just been dumped by the man she thought that she had a future with, his reason was her weight she no longer the woman that he wants and he has found a thinner woman who he wants to be with. Thinking that she could maybe win him back she decides to use the gym personal trainer gift he bought her a few months ago. The last thing that she was expecting was the owner of the gym to approach her things are friendly at first that is until he then tells her that she doesn’t belong in his gym and walks away, rejected by yet another man she is starting to lose all confidence in herself. Will Holly see past her self-doubt to the woman that is hiding beneath the surface and find the man she craves has been waiting for her to see her self-worth?

Nathan is a professional fighter recovering from an injury, during his time off and recovery period has opened a gym, he needs something to keep him busy and his remit is do this for yourself. When he spots Holly across the room he is immediately smitten but when he hears the reason she is at his gym he knows that she isn’t ready for him and that he needs to walk away. But he isn’t ready to give up on her just yet and sets out to show her what she can really do and that she is desirable as herself. Will Nathan be able to break past her self-doubt and show her just how much he wants her just the way that she is?

These two characters had a few obstacles to overcome especially Holly but Nathan was just perfect her and I loved how quickly he became possessive of her. Both have issues that they need to confront her self-worth and esteem is at an all-time low and Nathan is looking at his career being in tatters after a full recovery is looking impossible. These two heal each other and it’s a really sweet journey. I loved it and cannot wait to read more I am definitely a new fan on Nell Alexander. Highly recommended read 4.5*.

[Emily Pennington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nathan and Holly . . .

Nathan Fox is a world-class fighter who also owns a gym. He’s extremely busy with no time to think about settling down. Holly has a jerk boyfriend, Harrison, who dumped her due to her weight. But for some strange reason, she doesn’t want to let him go, so she joins Nathan’s Gym using a voucher shallow-minded Harrison had given her almost a year ago for her birthday.

Unlike her ex-boyfriend who can’t see what a treasure he had, Nathan immediately knows that Holly is the woman he has been waiting for. Now he will have the difficult task of dealing with the damage her ex has caused to her self-esteem by shaming her and filing her with self-doubt. Can Nathan show her that she is the one he loves unconditionally? That she means the world to him? Can they find a HEA together?

[Shawna · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved Nathan: A Short Instalove Romance Book 3 of Inner-City Alphas. Nathan is a fighter and a typical alpha. One look at Holly and he’s committed to forever. Holly is lost after her ex basically said he broke up with her because of her weight. Nathan wants to help her with her confidence not her weight, he thinks she’s amazing just the way she is. It’s a short and sweet story, and I loved the characters. Everyone needs a Nathan in their corner. I woukd definitely recommend this book.

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[Kanani · Rating 3 out of 5]

He owns his own gym and he's also, a recovering professional fighter. She's recovering from recent heartbreak and the end of a toxic relationship. They meet at his gym, she's on a tpur of the facility when he spots her. He is instantly smitten, but she's sure someone of his caliber would never give someone like her a second thought. They help each other heal from recent heartache. A touching story.

[Vinessa · Rating 4 out of 5]

steamy,  sweet,  intense beautiful romantic story


Each character has their own detailed description of how the character feels and thinks

Anticipation
Temptation
Second chance at real love
Unplanned events
Confusing and conflicted affection
Emotional drama
Just headed towards a happily ever after

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[Oriana Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holly got a voucher for a gym from her then boyfriend and now she visits the gym Saxon Fox. Nathan is the owner and a MMA fighter and when he sees Holly his whole life changes. But he thinks she has a boyfriend and she thinks he dislikes her. Boy is she wrong.😉and when he finds out there is no boyfriend anymore nothing can stop him from claiming his woman. Instalove, short, sweet, fun to read, romantic , OTT, steamy and safe with a sweet HEA 😍😍😍😍

[Sheila · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nathan owns a gym and is a MMA fighter who has one too many hits to the head so now he has to retire from fighting. When curvy Holly walks in his gym with a membership given to her by her ex boyfriend who thought she was overweight Nathan is attracted to the beautiful woman with all the womanly curves. This is a short sweet hot romance.

[Amber Beasley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very cute story. The teaser from the last book had me hooked and it did not disappoint. I loved the bit of revenge for the villain in the end. The characters are very sweet and devoted to each other pretty fast. Most the story take place over only a week

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[Moose's Mom · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nathan's story is hot... from him coping with his changing career to Holly recognizing her own worth... this story is great. I love this series and now am a huge fan of Nell Alexander. As a bigger woman it is nice to see body positivity in a romance book.

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[Niki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nathan has been a professional fighter for MMA, however now he is on the sidelines. When Holly finds a voucher to the local gym that her ex got her, she decides to check it out. On the tour of the gym she meets Nathan, a misunderstanding sends her running away.

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[Iva Krazalkovičová · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nathan is a fighter who is owner of the gym. Holy is owner of gift certificate for his gym.
When the two of them meets...sparks fly

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[Urszula · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short sexy read. Lots of emotions and action. Good plot and action. Well created characters and relationships among them. Good reality and background. Enjoyable short read. Enjoy

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[BusyM3 · Rating 5 out of 5]

An entertaining third book in this series. The story will hold your attention all the way through. The characters are likeable and fit well together. I am enjoying this book.


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[Kathleen Bradbury (Bulfon) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another great read, with lots of chemistry and hotness. This is a beautifully written story and hooked me from the start. This is a quick hot read, with an interesting plot and fantastic characters, great emotion and Loads of steam!

[Courtney · Rating 5 out of 5]

👍

This story was slow to begin with, but became increasingly enticing to the point where I could not put it down.

This book turned out to ultimately, absolutely AH-MAZING! I completely enjoyed it and the twists/turns that went along with every chapter.

[Cherie Jackson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Confidence is something that Holly lacks after the ending of a previous relationship. Nathan gives her that back and so much more. Love the ending too.

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[ʚɞ Mimi · Rating 5 out of 5]

devoured.

[T.I. · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a great story. I couldn't put it down. The characters are so fun and entertaining. Y'all are gonna love it. Totally worth the read.

[Tracy H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nathan: A Short Instalove Romance
Book 3 of Inner-City Alphas
Nell Alexander

Well written. Great characters, brilliant journey and easy to read.

[Zondra.Hallyahoo.Com · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved it.