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Gloves Off #2
Ryley's Revenge
One girl.
Three fighters.
Two of them want her, but one wants his revenge.
**Jealousy runs deep in this STEAMY, romantic suspense novel by NYT and USA TODAY Bestselling author, L.P. Dover. Find out what happens in the highly anticipated conclusion to Ryley's story.**
UFC Middleweight fighter, Ryley Jameson, swore it would never happen again. He was done with his ex, and over the pain she’d inflicted when she left him. At least, that’s what he tells people. Maybe if he says it enough, he’ll begin to believe it himself.
Regretting her decision to let Ryley go, Ashleigh Warren comes back into town and confronts him. Holding only one secret back, she puts the rest on the line and asks for a second chance. Too bad he’s not going to let her off easy.
Camden Jameson loves his twin brother, but his jealousy runs deep. They may be identical in looks, but that’s where the similarities end. When Ashleigh comes back into Ryley’s life,
Camden has the perfect opportunity for revenge. Two birds, one stone. A journey to the Dark Side affects them all, but only one will truly get their revenge. Only one will come out on top.
Three fighters.
Two of them want her, but one wants his revenge.
**Jealousy runs deep in this STEAMY, romantic suspense novel by NYT and USA TODAY Bestselling author, L.P. Dover. Find out what happens in the highly anticipated conclusion to Ryley's story.**
UFC Middleweight fighter, Ryley Jameson, swore it would never happen again. He was done with his ex, and over the pain she’d inflicted when she left him. At least, that’s what he tells people. Maybe if he says it enough, he’ll begin to believe it himself.
Regretting her decision to let Ryley go, Ashleigh Warren comes back into town and confronts him. Holding only one secret back, she puts the rest on the line and asks for a second chance. Too bad he’s not going to let her off easy.
Camden Jameson loves his twin brother, but his jealousy runs deep. They may be identical in looks, but that’s where the similarities end. When Ashleigh comes back into Ryley’s life,
Camden has the perfect opportunity for revenge. Two birds, one stone. A journey to the Dark Side affects them all, but only one will truly get their revenge. Only one will come out on top.
308 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 1, 2014
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L.P. Dover
110 books3,397 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author L. P. Dover is a southern belle living in North Carolina with her husband and two beautiful girls. Before she began her literary journey she worked in periodontics, enjoying the wonderment of dental surgeries.
She loves to write, but she also loves to play golf, go on mountain hikes and white-water rafting, and has a passion for singing. Her two youngest fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime, usually Christmas carols.
Dover has written countless novels in several different genres, but her favorite to write is romantic suspense. However, she has found a new passion in romantic comedy, especially involving sexy golfers. Who knew the sport could be so dirty and fun to write about.
She loves to write, but she also loves to play golf, go on mountain hikes and white-water rafting, and has a passion for singing. Her two youngest fans expect a concert each and every night before bedtime, usually Christmas carols.
Dover has written countless novels in several different genres, but her favorite to write is romantic suspense. However, she has found a new passion in romantic comedy, especially involving sexy golfers. Who knew the sport could be so dirty and fun to write about.
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August 7, 2014I'm excited for this one!! :) December needs to hurry up and get here!
December 2, 2014
I was really excited about reading this book! Both the main characters in this book had their own novella, which started off their story and set up the events of this book! This book obviously takes place after that novella and continues the characters story! I would also recommend that you read the novella before this book to give you a better idea of how the characters story started! I loved this book! It continued on the characters story perfectly, and I had a hard time putting it down once I started reading! I was really drawn into the story! The plot was amazing! It had plenty of action and romance in it, and it had a bit of suspense too! There were also plenty, and I mean plenty, of sexy scenes too! And they were seriously hot! I loved them all! The plot also had a lot in it, a solid plotline, and I read it in a few sittings too because I couldn't put it down! I thoroughly enjoyed it, and there were quite a few things that happened in it that I wasn't expecting! The characters were amazing! Ryley was the main male character, and he was so hot! I loved him in the novella, and I loved him even more in this book! Ryley was such a kick-ass character and I loved that he made his love interest prove to him that she wanted to be with him! That was definitely the right thing to do because of how they left things! Ryley also had a lot on his plate in this book and I felt really sorry for him! He handled it all very well though! Ryley was also very protective of his love interest, which I could understand! This made him hotter in my opinion lol! I just loved him, and I loved the way he was with his love interest! Ashleigh was the main female character, and I sort of had mixed feelings about Ashleigh in the novella, and then I had mixed feelings again about her for maybe the first 30% of this book! I don't understand why, but I did! As the plot progressed though, I started to love Ashleigh more and more! She really proved herself to me in this book, and she also went through a lot too! I loved Ashleigh's honesty and she really came out of her shell more as the book progressed, which I loved! The more she came out her shell, the more I could connect with her! I loved that this book was written from both Ryley and Ashleigh's point of views! It really helped me connect more with the two characters, and it also kinda had to be written from both of their point of views because they're separated at the beginning of the book! I also loved that characters from the other books appeared in this book! They always add a lot to the plot! I can't wait to read the next book in this series! I know that it's not going to be about Ryley and Ashleigh and that it's going to be about secondary characters in this book, Paxton and Gabriella, but this has made me more excited for it! I can't wait to read their story! The cover for this book is seriously hot! I love it, and I love how well it suits the other covers in the series too! Big thank you to L.P. Dover for an ARC of Ryley's Revenge and to Inkslinger PR for having me on the Blog Tour!
September 3, 2016
3 Ryley Stars
Ryley & Ashleigh
I liked book 1 well enough. And book 2 has some of the same characters. You have the ones your rooting for and some you want to strangle haha.
In the beginning I didn’t like Ryley, I think because he acted more like a teenage then whatever age he is. But when he finally let Ashleigh speak, he redeemed himself.
Also not taking his brothers side made me like him more.
I am a love hate relationship with Ashleigh, her going back and forth from Colin and Ryley only made more friction so when she finally made a choice I liked her again.
I like Gabriella of all of them she is my favorite.
*All my Reviews are 100% honest and my own.*
-This Audiobook was given for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.-
Ryley & Ashleigh
I liked book 1 well enough. And book 2 has some of the same characters. You have the ones your rooting for and some you want to strangle haha.
In the beginning I didn’t like Ryley, I think because he acted more like a teenage then whatever age he is. But when he finally let Ashleigh speak, he redeemed himself.
Also not taking his brothers side made me like him more.
I am a love hate relationship with Ashleigh, her going back and forth from Colin and Ryley only made more friction so when she finally made a choice I liked her again.
I like Gabriella of all of them she is my favorite.
*All my Reviews are 100% honest and my own.*
-This Audiobook was given for an unbiased review via Audiobook Boom.-
May 2, 2020
Finally comes the outcome of the story of Riley and Asleigh. I was curious to know how this was going to unfold after all the drama of the first and second books. What a drama!
We start with the breakup of Colin and Ashleigh. First of all, say that Colin made me very sad in this book, and although he lost his way at one point, he was willing to do everything for Asleigh, and see how the love of your life is getting farther and farther from you are not easy. And while that is what happens with Riley in the first book, when Colin finally says goodbye to their relationship, my tears fell.
But Ashleigh does not have it easy to be with Riley again. He is going to make her sweat, his heartbreak is still fresh, so Asleigh will have to try several times and fight hard for him.
But they also have to face a Camden who will do everything, I repeat everything to separate them. He hates Ashleigh for how she humiliated him in the first book and feels enormous jealousy and envy for his brother, whom it seems that everyone loves and prefers more than him.
In this book, Camden is getting deeper and deeper into a black hole that he either doesn’t know or doesn’t want to get out of. His relationship with Riley is definitely broken. Those who were the twins of terror, always training together end up becoming mortal enemies. In the end, they both have to fight for the title, but Camden does not want to fight his brother following the rules of the sport, he wants to fight him with the laws of the street.
❤️ Gabriella , so necessary for these 2 lovebirds to get back together. The poor thing is in the middle since they are both best friends for her.
I would love the saga to continue with the children of Riley, Asleigh and the rest of the fighters. Gabriella as a mama bear and Riley or Camden if they have daughters, would be hilarious, karma is a bitch. Perhaps the children of the twins of terror end up bringing peace, or not.😜
“The only problem was, right after I left him for Colin, he went straight back to his old ways with his identical twin. It’s like I was erased from his mind, no longer the girl he fell in love with. I have too much pride to go back to him, knowing he’ll be whoring around with other women. Colin’s a good guy and he deserves more than a woman whose heart’s divided. I love him a lot, but I’m in love with someone else.”
“I don’t think I can let you go, Ashleigh. At least, not without a fight.” Sighing, I wait for him to lift his head, and when he does I lean in to give him one last kiss. “I’m sorry, Colin, but you don’t have a choice.”
“Ashleigh Warren had head fucked me into falling for her and then she left. I was a fool to fall, but dammit to hell, I wanted her back. I was Ryley ‘The Rampage’ Jameson. I had women falling all over themselves just to suck my dick and do whatever I wanted them to. I loved it . . . or at least I pretended I did. It didn’t help that I envisioned Ashleigh every time.”
“You want to know what I’m in love with, Gabby? Take a look in there,” I said, gesturing to a blonde chick with huge tits. I managed to score a blow job from her the other day and I knew she’d let me fuck her whenever I wanted. “That is what I’m in love with. Girls like that, who don’t want anything more from me than a good time. I don’t have the patience for anything else. You need to stop pushing your ideals on me. I don’t want fucking June Cleaver,” I spat, turning to point violently at the blonde, “I want Baywatch Big Titties.”“Whatever you say, Ryley. You and I both know that’s not what you want. But if you want to fuck Tits McGee in there, I’m sure as hell not going to stop you. Apparently, it’s going to take a miracle to get your ginormous head out of your tight ass.”My brother and I used to pass women to each other left and right. It was a game I’d rather enjoyed playing, until Ashleigh came along. Even after she left, I still couldn’t play the game. But, I’d gotten pretty good at giving the illusion I was back to my old tricks. I couldn’t let Ashleigh know how bad she fucked my shit up.
“I’m so sorry, Ryley. I never wanted to hurt you. But you have to know, there’s nothing going on between me and Colin.” He scoffed and leaned against the wall, looking at my feet. “It didn’t look like that yesterday.” “I know what it must’ve looked like and I know you don’t trust me after everything I did, but you have to believe me. All I want is a chance to prove it to you, to prove that—” “To prove what?” he exploded, lifting his fiery gaze to mine for the first time. My breath instantly left my lungs and I faltered, tears welling in my eyes. “To prove that I can trust you? That you want to be with me? How the fuck do you expect me to do that?”“No, that’s not what I was going to say. I was going to say that I love you. That I’ll do whatever it takes to prove it to you.” For a second it seemed as if he was listening, but then he jerked his face out of my hold and moved away. “I think you’re missing the point. You see, I don’t want you back. I’m happy with the way things are.”“Yeah, you heard me right,” I sobbed, “but I’m here and I’m not backing down without a fight. I can promise you that.”“And you will lose. Why don’t you just give up?” “Because . . . to me, you’re worth fighting for.”
“I’m not lying to myself,” I hissed low, so only she could hear. “Do you want to know the truth?” “You still love her.”“And it fucking kills me. You may think I’m a coldhearted bastard, but it ripped me apart to see her break down in front of me. I wanted to comfort her and tell her I loved her too, but I can’t. You are the only one who knows how bad I fell for her. She left me, Gabriella. I can’t go running back to her without making her fight for it. I have to know she’s not going to leave again.” Sliding off of her, I grabbed her hand and helped her to her feet. “So you only treated her like shit for show? You humiliated her, Ryley.” “I didn’t want to, but I have to see how far she’s willing to go.”
“I know what you’re going to say and I’m fine with it. As much as you want to push me away I’m not going to let you. I love you, and I will wait on you for as long as necessary.” Shaking my head, I laughed once and then the tears started to flow. Damn pregnancy hormones. “If only it were that simple.” “Why isn’t it?” “Because I’m pregnant, Colin.”“Don’t say it, Ash. Whatever you do, don’t say it’s his. I don’t give a shit what you two did, but there’s a possibility the baby could be mine as well.”“I do love you, Colin, but I’m in love with Ryley. I’m not giving up on him. I know he still cares about me.”“I just want you to answer one question for me. I’ll do whatever it takes to make you happy and to take care of the baby, even if it’s not mine. But can you say the same for Ryley? You say he still cares about you, but what’s going to happen if the baby happens to not be his? Will he stay with you knowing that the child you carry isn’t his?”“I’m sorry, Ash, I didn’t mean to upset you, but I wanted you to face the truth. I just don’t want to see you get hurt.” “Then you might want to look the other way because my heart’s already been ripped out.”
“Ryley, please stop ignoring me. I need you to talk to me.” “I think I’ve said everything I need to say. I told you before you were wasting your time. Why can’t you leave me alone? I don’t want you.” “Then look at me and say it,” I thundered. Charging over to him, I smacked his bag away, grabbing his face with my hands. “I love you, Ryley, and I need you to stop lying to me. Look me in the eyes and say the words. If you tell me you don’t love me, I’ll walk out that door and you’ll never see me again.” Tears blossomed in my eyes and all I could think about was the baby inside of my womb. “If letting you go is truly what you need, I’ll do it.”Looking straight into my eyes, he sighed and shook his head. “I don’t love you, Ashleigh. I never have and I never will.” My world shattered in that instant and everything came crashing down.
“Why are you here? You said you didn’t love me anymore, that you never could.” He swallowed hard and lowered his head. “I know, and I wish I could take it back. It was a lie, angel. I’ve never stopped loving you, even after you left.”“Then why did you lie?”“Because I wanted you to feel the pain I felt when you left me. I wanted to see your heart break . . . maybe just to prove that it could be broken over me—that you really did still love me.” “But you didn’t break it,” I cried, “You ripped it apart.” He nodded. “And that’s why I’m done. I can’t hurt you anymore. I watched you walk away once, I refuse to let you go again.”
“So it’s come to this?” he snarled in my doorway. “You’re actually choosing a girl over your own brother?”“You’re the one making me choose, dickhead. I can’t even stand to look at you anymore.” I started down the stairs, but Camden wasn’t done. “If she knew what you were really like, she wouldn’t have anything to do with you. I can’t believe you’re giving up all of this for her.” Stopping by the door, I glared up at him and opened it. “I would give anything up for her, even you, if you force the issue. You better be gone tomorrow when I get back.”The video was one thing, but Camden crossed the line when he broke into my house, when he touched the mother of my child, and now this . . . trying to sabotage the test results. I was seriously going to fucking kill him. I may not even wait until the fight.
❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️ this saga of 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊.
We start with the breakup of Colin and Ashleigh. First of all, say that Colin made me very sad in this book, and although he lost his way at one point, he was willing to do everything for Asleigh, and see how the love of your life is getting farther and farther from you are not easy. And while that is what happens with Riley in the first book, when Colin finally says goodbye to their relationship, my tears fell.
But Ashleigh does not have it easy to be with Riley again. He is going to make her sweat, his heartbreak is still fresh, so Asleigh will have to try several times and fight hard for him.
But they also have to face a Camden who will do everything, I repeat everything to separate them. He hates Ashleigh for how she humiliated him in the first book and feels enormous jealousy and envy for his brother, whom it seems that everyone loves and prefers more than him.
In this book, Camden is getting deeper and deeper into a black hole that he either doesn’t know or doesn’t want to get out of. His relationship with Riley is definitely broken. Those who were the twins of terror, always training together end up becoming mortal enemies. In the end, they both have to fight for the title, but Camden does not want to fight his brother following the rules of the sport, he wants to fight him with the laws of the street.
❤️ Gabriella , so necessary for these 2 lovebirds to get back together. The poor thing is in the middle since they are both best friends for her.
I would love the saga to continue with the children of Riley, Asleigh and the rest of the fighters. Gabriella as a mama bear and Riley or Camden if they have daughters, would be hilarious, karma is a bitch. Perhaps the children of the twins of terror end up bringing peace, or not.😜
“The only problem was, right after I left him for Colin, he went straight back to his old ways with his identical twin. It’s like I was erased from his mind, no longer the girl he fell in love with. I have too much pride to go back to him, knowing he’ll be whoring around with other women. Colin’s a good guy and he deserves more than a woman whose heart’s divided. I love him a lot, but I’m in love with someone else.”
“I don’t think I can let you go, Ashleigh. At least, not without a fight.” Sighing, I wait for him to lift his head, and when he does I lean in to give him one last kiss. “I’m sorry, Colin, but you don’t have a choice.”
“Ashleigh Warren had head fucked me into falling for her and then she left. I was a fool to fall, but dammit to hell, I wanted her back. I was Ryley ‘The Rampage’ Jameson. I had women falling all over themselves just to suck my dick and do whatever I wanted them to. I loved it . . . or at least I pretended I did. It didn’t help that I envisioned Ashleigh every time.”
“You want to know what I’m in love with, Gabby? Take a look in there,” I said, gesturing to a blonde chick with huge tits. I managed to score a blow job from her the other day and I knew she’d let me fuck her whenever I wanted. “That is what I’m in love with. Girls like that, who don’t want anything more from me than a good time. I don’t have the patience for anything else. You need to stop pushing your ideals on me. I don’t want fucking June Cleaver,” I spat, turning to point violently at the blonde, “I want Baywatch Big Titties.”“Whatever you say, Ryley. You and I both know that’s not what you want. But if you want to fuck Tits McGee in there, I’m sure as hell not going to stop you. Apparently, it’s going to take a miracle to get your ginormous head out of your tight ass.”My brother and I used to pass women to each other left and right. It was a game I’d rather enjoyed playing, until Ashleigh came along. Even after she left, I still couldn’t play the game. But, I’d gotten pretty good at giving the illusion I was back to my old tricks. I couldn’t let Ashleigh know how bad she fucked my shit up.
“I’m so sorry, Ryley. I never wanted to hurt you. But you have to know, there’s nothing going on between me and Colin.” He scoffed and leaned against the wall, looking at my feet. “It didn’t look like that yesterday.” “I know what it must’ve looked like and I know you don’t trust me after everything I did, but you have to believe me. All I want is a chance to prove it to you, to prove that—” “To prove what?” he exploded, lifting his fiery gaze to mine for the first time. My breath instantly left my lungs and I faltered, tears welling in my eyes. “To prove that I can trust you? That you want to be with me? How the fuck do you expect me to do that?”“No, that’s not what I was going to say. I was going to say that I love you. That I’ll do whatever it takes to prove it to you.” For a second it seemed as if he was listening, but then he jerked his face out of my hold and moved away. “I think you’re missing the point. You see, I don’t want you back. I’m happy with the way things are.”“Yeah, you heard me right,” I sobbed, “but I’m here and I’m not backing down without a fight. I can promise you that.”“And you will lose. Why don’t you just give up?” “Because . . . to me, you’re worth fighting for.”
“I’m not lying to myself,” I hissed low, so only she could hear. “Do you want to know the truth?” “You still love her.”“And it fucking kills me. You may think I’m a coldhearted bastard, but it ripped me apart to see her break down in front of me. I wanted to comfort her and tell her I loved her too, but I can’t. You are the only one who knows how bad I fell for her. She left me, Gabriella. I can’t go running back to her without making her fight for it. I have to know she’s not going to leave again.” Sliding off of her, I grabbed her hand and helped her to her feet. “So you only treated her like shit for show? You humiliated her, Ryley.” “I didn’t want to, but I have to see how far she’s willing to go.”
“I know what you’re going to say and I’m fine with it. As much as you want to push me away I’m not going to let you. I love you, and I will wait on you for as long as necessary.” Shaking my head, I laughed once and then the tears started to flow. Damn pregnancy hormones. “If only it were that simple.” “Why isn’t it?” “Because I’m pregnant, Colin.”“Don’t say it, Ash. Whatever you do, don’t say it’s his. I don’t give a shit what you two did, but there’s a possibility the baby could be mine as well.”“I do love you, Colin, but I’m in love with Ryley. I’m not giving up on him. I know he still cares about me.”“I just want you to answer one question for me. I’ll do whatever it takes to make you happy and to take care of the baby, even if it’s not mine. But can you say the same for Ryley? You say he still cares about you, but what’s going to happen if the baby happens to not be his? Will he stay with you knowing that the child you carry isn’t his?”“I’m sorry, Ash, I didn’t mean to upset you, but I wanted you to face the truth. I just don’t want to see you get hurt.” “Then you might want to look the other way because my heart’s already been ripped out.”
“Ryley, please stop ignoring me. I need you to talk to me.” “I think I’ve said everything I need to say. I told you before you were wasting your time. Why can’t you leave me alone? I don’t want you.” “Then look at me and say it,” I thundered. Charging over to him, I smacked his bag away, grabbing his face with my hands. “I love you, Ryley, and I need you to stop lying to me. Look me in the eyes and say the words. If you tell me you don’t love me, I’ll walk out that door and you’ll never see me again.” Tears blossomed in my eyes and all I could think about was the baby inside of my womb. “If letting you go is truly what you need, I’ll do it.”Looking straight into my eyes, he sighed and shook his head. “I don’t love you, Ashleigh. I never have and I never will.” My world shattered in that instant and everything came crashing down.
“Why are you here? You said you didn’t love me anymore, that you never could.” He swallowed hard and lowered his head. “I know, and I wish I could take it back. It was a lie, angel. I’ve never stopped loving you, even after you left.”“Then why did you lie?”“Because I wanted you to feel the pain I felt when you left me. I wanted to see your heart break . . . maybe just to prove that it could be broken over me—that you really did still love me.” “But you didn’t break it,” I cried, “You ripped it apart.” He nodded. “And that’s why I’m done. I can’t hurt you anymore. I watched you walk away once, I refuse to let you go again.”
“So it’s come to this?” he snarled in my doorway. “You’re actually choosing a girl over your own brother?”“You’re the one making me choose, dickhead. I can’t even stand to look at you anymore.” I started down the stairs, but Camden wasn’t done. “If she knew what you were really like, she wouldn’t have anything to do with you. I can’t believe you’re giving up all of this for her.” Stopping by the door, I glared up at him and opened it. “I would give anything up for her, even you, if you force the issue. You better be gone tomorrow when I get back.”The video was one thing, but Camden crossed the line when he broke into my house, when he touched the mother of my child, and now this . . . trying to sabotage the test results. I was seriously going to fucking kill him. I may not even wait until the fight.
❤️ ❤️❤️❤️❤️ this saga of 🥊🥊🥊🥊🥊.
March 31, 2015
3.5 Stars
I don't have a lot to say about this book; it was pretty good, but didn't blow me out of the water. I was tempted to give it 3 stars, but I loved Ryley, and Ashleigh redeemed herself relatively quickly so I was able to enjoy her character for most of the book. The tension was great, and had me finishing the book in one day. I thought a lot of it was pretty cliche, especially the whole .
There was somewhat of an insta-love situation going on, but not as drastically as in the first book. Ashleigh's ex-boyfriend kind of drove me crazy, and really went off the deep end after Ashleigh gets back together with Ryley. But he came nothing close to Camden, Ryley's brother. Talk about a psycho!!! It was on the verge of being ridiculous how evil he was. He does some seriously f**ked up shit to Ashleigh and Ryley, all in the name of "protecting" his brother. Huh? I wish there was more of an explanation for why he was so crazy; you basically hear about all of the horrible things he does, but no real development for what leads him to do those things. It's hard to buy into a character going from normal to full blown psychopath.
I liked Ashleigh and Ryley's HFN, and I look forward to hearing more about them in later books. Like I said, it was good, just not great. One thing that has me worried, is that Camden gets his own book later in the series, and just like Kyle from the last book, I have no idea how he is going to redeem himself to be a likable character. He was just that bad, I cant imagine liking him as a hero.
I don't have a lot to say about this book; it was pretty good, but didn't blow me out of the water. I was tempted to give it 3 stars, but I loved Ryley, and Ashleigh redeemed herself relatively quickly so I was able to enjoy her character for most of the book. The tension was great, and had me finishing the book in one day. I thought a lot of it was pretty cliche, especially the whole .
There was somewhat of an insta-love situation going on, but not as drastically as in the first book. Ashleigh's ex-boyfriend kind of drove me crazy, and really went off the deep end after Ashleigh gets back together with Ryley. But he came nothing close to Camden, Ryley's brother. Talk about a psycho!!! It was on the verge of being ridiculous how evil he was. He does some seriously f**ked up shit to Ashleigh and Ryley, all in the name of "protecting" his brother. Huh? I wish there was more of an explanation for why he was so crazy; you basically hear about all of the horrible things he does, but no real development for what leads him to do those things. It's hard to buy into a character going from normal to full blown psychopath.
I liked Ashleigh and Ryley's HFN, and I look forward to hearing more about them in later books. Like I said, it was good, just not great. One thing that has me worried, is that Camden gets his own book later in the series, and just like Kyle from the last book, I have no idea how he is going to redeem himself to be a likable character. He was just that bad, I cant imagine liking him as a hero.
November 26, 2014
I received a copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads, so here is my review. Ryley wants revenge. He wants Ashleigh to suffer just as he suffered when she left him for Colin. Now that she realizes what a mistake she made, she wants him back. Will she convince him that she was scared and she has always loved him? Can he let her back in without getting hurt again? And what the hell is Camden's problem? There is a lot of jealousy, pain, hurt and a perfect opportunity of revenge or so Camden thinks. Camden wants Ryley and Ashleigh to be over for good and he wants to knock Ryley down a few notches. When Camden challenges Ryley to a fight, it will take a trip to the dark side, but which one will come out on top? I fell in love with Ryley in the very first book and he is still my favorite. Can't wait for Paxton's Promise due out the end of December. If you love MMA and a great story or series, then this one is for you.
May 5, 2015
Lovin Ryley
I love this series. There is something about Ryley that I can't stop thinking about. I was crushed when Ash left him and now coming to her sense Ash wants to get back with him. But if Colin and Camden has a say in it, they won't let her near Ryley. With Ash keeping a secret from Ryley it is only a matter of time before the secret will be out. How much can Ryley push Ash away before she gives up? Must read and see what happens in Ryley's revenge and you won't miss the battle between Camden and Ryley. I can't get enough of this series and can't wait to read Paxton's story next
I love this series. There is something about Ryley that I can't stop thinking about. I was crushed when Ash left him and now coming to her sense Ash wants to get back with him. But if Colin and Camden has a say in it, they won't let her near Ryley. With Ash keeping a secret from Ryley it is only a matter of time before the secret will be out. How much can Ryley push Ash away before she gives up? Must read and see what happens in Ryley's revenge and you won't miss the battle between Camden and Ryley. I can't get enough of this series and can't wait to read Paxton's story next
October 17, 2018
Great short read, looking forward to the next book in the series.
December 3, 2014
This is the 2nd in the series and I highly recommend you read A Fighter’s Desire: Part One before reading this book so you will understand what is going on.
When Ryley saw Ashleigh at the after party he knew she was it for him but when she chose another man over him he swore it would never happen again. He never told anyone how devastated he was by this. Ashleigh knew she was scared but when the reality of how she truly felt came out she realized that she made the wrong choice. She loved Colin but she was in love with Ryley and too scared to admit to it. Just when she gets the courage to win him back Camden steps in and let his jealousy over his brother take hold and tries to keep them apart. Can Ashleigh and Ryley find their way to each other or will Camden destroy any chance they may have to be together?
It doesn’t take long for Ashleigh to realize that she made the wrong choice. A trip to Vegas with Gabby, Colin and Bradley stirs up feelings she tried to repress. After getting back from Vegas she ends things with Colin but he won’t give her up even if it means waiting for her. Ashleigh returns home to sort out her feelings for both men and she begins to suspect that the test back in Vegas was taken too early. Ashleigh took the easy way out by leaving both men behind and not fighting for what she wants. She knows it’s Ryley but leaving means she doesn’t have to deal with Colin. The strong independent woman finally returns and goes after who she wants, which is Ryley.
Ryley learns that Ashleigh has ended things with Colin because she is in love with him. When he confronts Gabby he finds out she went home and he feels that he’s given her enough space that its time for her to deal with her feelings. Convinces Gabby to take him to Ashleigh’s parent house in Aspen where he sees Colin at the airport with Ashleigh in his arms. It pisses him off and makes him want to make Ashleigh feel the hurt she has caused him. Ryley knows he loves her and will forgive her if she can prove to him that she really want to be with only him.
Colin isn’t happy with the way his life is turning out. He truly believes that Ashleigh belongs with him. When he finds out the secret Ashleigh has been keeping he fights even hard and is willing to be with her no matter what.
Camden’s jealous towards his brother is only getting worse. First Ashleigh humiliates him and then choses his brother over him. After which she leaves him for another guy. When she comes back for Ryley, he takes this opportunity to not only hurt Ashleigh for what she’s done but Ryley too. Keeping him from Ashleigh means the title fight will be easier to win.
I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review. This book picks up just after A Fighter Desire Part One & Two end. I was hooked on the first book of the series and this was no different. I wanted to know how far Ashleigh, Ryley and Camden were willing to go to get what they wanted. Ashleigh stayed strong and fought for Ryley. Keeping her secret from Ryley was a good move on her behalf, as she needed to know that he was back for her and not any other reason. Ryley wants Ashleigh to understand how badly she hurt him but he did take it too far. When Gabby gives him a hint as to what is going on he goes to Ashleigh and explains why he did what he did. These two were made for each other and I was rooting for them throughout the book. The length Colin and Camden went to keep them apart was appalling but not surprising. The fact that Colin would hurt Ashleigh like this was wrong but at least he came clean and tried to make things right. Camden on the other hand turned in a very dark character. I wasn’t surprised when he turned the tables on Ryley and had Ryley make a choice he never wanted to make. The fact that Ashleigh was willing to put herself in danger to protect Ryley just shows how much she truly loved him. When Gabby called Paxton ino help out she didn’t know what she was getting into with him but yet she wanted him just as much as he wants her. L. P. Dover took this story to a dark side for Camden’s part but didn’t take it too far that my love for Ryley was shaken. Yeah, he had to tap into his dark side to beat his brother but after what Camden did, he deserved it. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series Paxton’s Promise to see what Paxton has in store for Gabby.
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When Ryley saw Ashleigh at the after party he knew she was it for him but when she chose another man over him he swore it would never happen again. He never told anyone how devastated he was by this. Ashleigh knew she was scared but when the reality of how she truly felt came out she realized that she made the wrong choice. She loved Colin but she was in love with Ryley and too scared to admit to it. Just when she gets the courage to win him back Camden steps in and let his jealousy over his brother take hold and tries to keep them apart. Can Ashleigh and Ryley find their way to each other or will Camden destroy any chance they may have to be together?
It doesn’t take long for Ashleigh to realize that she made the wrong choice. A trip to Vegas with Gabby, Colin and Bradley stirs up feelings she tried to repress. After getting back from Vegas she ends things with Colin but he won’t give her up even if it means waiting for her. Ashleigh returns home to sort out her feelings for both men and she begins to suspect that the test back in Vegas was taken too early. Ashleigh took the easy way out by leaving both men behind and not fighting for what she wants. She knows it’s Ryley but leaving means she doesn’t have to deal with Colin. The strong independent woman finally returns and goes after who she wants, which is Ryley.
Ryley learns that Ashleigh has ended things with Colin because she is in love with him. When he confronts Gabby he finds out she went home and he feels that he’s given her enough space that its time for her to deal with her feelings. Convinces Gabby to take him to Ashleigh’s parent house in Aspen where he sees Colin at the airport with Ashleigh in his arms. It pisses him off and makes him want to make Ashleigh feel the hurt she has caused him. Ryley knows he loves her and will forgive her if she can prove to him that she really want to be with only him.
Colin isn’t happy with the way his life is turning out. He truly believes that Ashleigh belongs with him. When he finds out the secret Ashleigh has been keeping he fights even hard and is willing to be with her no matter what.
Camden’s jealous towards his brother is only getting worse. First Ashleigh humiliates him and then choses his brother over him. After which she leaves him for another guy. When she comes back for Ryley, he takes this opportunity to not only hurt Ashleigh for what she’s done but Ryley too. Keeping him from Ashleigh means the title fight will be easier to win.
I was gifted this book in exchange for an honest review. This book picks up just after A Fighter Desire Part One & Two end. I was hooked on the first book of the series and this was no different. I wanted to know how far Ashleigh, Ryley and Camden were willing to go to get what they wanted. Ashleigh stayed strong and fought for Ryley. Keeping her secret from Ryley was a good move on her behalf, as she needed to know that he was back for her and not any other reason. Ryley wants Ashleigh to understand how badly she hurt him but he did take it too far. When Gabby gives him a hint as to what is going on he goes to Ashleigh and explains why he did what he did. These two were made for each other and I was rooting for them throughout the book. The length Colin and Camden went to keep them apart was appalling but not surprising. The fact that Colin would hurt Ashleigh like this was wrong but at least he came clean and tried to make things right. Camden on the other hand turned in a very dark character. I wasn’t surprised when he turned the tables on Ryley and had Ryley make a choice he never wanted to make. The fact that Ashleigh was willing to put herself in danger to protect Ryley just shows how much she truly loved him. When Gabby called Paxton ino help out she didn’t know what she was getting into with him but yet she wanted him just as much as he wants her. L. P. Dover took this story to a dark side for Camden’s part but didn’t take it too far that my love for Ryley was shaken. Yeah, he had to tap into his dark side to beat his brother but after what Camden did, he deserved it. I’m looking forward to the next book in this series Paxton’s Promise to see what Paxton has in store for Gabby.
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June 29, 2019
My Rating: 3.5./5 stars!
December 1, 2014
A Dark Side Of Revenge
While Ryley's Revenge could be read as a stand a lone, it would be best if you read at least, A Fighter's Desire Part 1, as that is the prequel to this story. If you can, I do suggest to read some of L.P's Second Chance series books, as most of the characters are introduced in those. I'll post what books I think lead to Ryley's Revenge at the end of my two cents.
Even after falling for bad boy Ryley Jameson, Ashleigh Warren left him for a safe relationship the guy she loved all thru college. A month after Ashleigh left Ryley she knows she made a terrible mistake. Taking some time for her self, she runs to her family resort in Aspen, where she decides she'll do anything to get Ryley back. But will the secret she's keeping make her lose Ryley for good?
Playing the part, the other half of the well known, Twins of Terror, Ryley Jameson doesn't want show just how much Ashleigh leaving him broke his heart. He refuses to make it easy for her to win him back, and his brother, unknowingly to Ryley, helps his cause.
I feel like Ryley's Revenge is actually two stories in one. It starts off with Ashleigh fighting to win Ryley back, which leads into the reason why Ryley wants revenge.
Ryley does not make it easy for Ashleigh and wholly cow was he a real @$$! But I do get his side. I wouldn't make it easy for a guy who left me for another man to win me back. I love it when he's man enough to say he went to far in hurting her and finally goes after her. This seems to push Camden, his twin brother, off the deep end and turns him against Ryley.
The story leads to the illegal, darker, deadlier side of MMA fighting. And while Ryley gets his revenge, it's not the way he expected or wanted. But his passion to get it is consuming and he needs it. For himself, and for this future with Ashleigh. Being the man Ryley is, although he's fighting in an underground MMA ring, he keeps true to himself, keeping his fighting morals. As much as Ryley wants his revenge, he's also fighting his brother. Or a person who use to be his brother. This part will definitely get your heart pumping and bring tears to your eyes.
Camden has chosen a path, different from Ryley, because he was fueled with jealousy that has been growing for years. I can't wait to read his story in Camden's Redemption.
Ryley's Revenge ranges from romance to heartache. Jaw dropping drama to tearful suspense.
*I was gifted an ARC for an honest review*
The books I do suggest to read before Ryley's Revenge:
Meant for Me (Second Chance series 3)
Fighting for Love (Second Chance series 4)
A Fighter's Desire Part 1 (A MUST - Gloves Off series - prequel to Ryley's Revenge)
Tyler's Undoing (Gloves Off series 3)
While Ryley's Revenge could be read as a stand a lone, it would be best if you read at least, A Fighter's Desire Part 1, as that is the prequel to this story. If you can, I do suggest to read some of L.P's Second Chance series books, as most of the characters are introduced in those. I'll post what books I think lead to Ryley's Revenge at the end of my two cents.
Even after falling for bad boy Ryley Jameson, Ashleigh Warren left him for a safe relationship the guy she loved all thru college. A month after Ashleigh left Ryley she knows she made a terrible mistake. Taking some time for her self, she runs to her family resort in Aspen, where she decides she'll do anything to get Ryley back. But will the secret she's keeping make her lose Ryley for good?
Playing the part, the other half of the well known, Twins of Terror, Ryley Jameson doesn't want show just how much Ashleigh leaving him broke his heart. He refuses to make it easy for her to win him back, and his brother, unknowingly to Ryley, helps his cause.
I feel like Ryley's Revenge is actually two stories in one. It starts off with Ashleigh fighting to win Ryley back, which leads into the reason why Ryley wants revenge.
Ryley does not make it easy for Ashleigh and wholly cow was he a real @$$! But I do get his side. I wouldn't make it easy for a guy who left me for another man to win me back. I love it when he's man enough to say he went to far in hurting her and finally goes after her. This seems to push Camden, his twin brother, off the deep end and turns him against Ryley.
The story leads to the illegal, darker, deadlier side of MMA fighting. And while Ryley gets his revenge, it's not the way he expected or wanted. But his passion to get it is consuming and he needs it. For himself, and for this future with Ashleigh. Being the man Ryley is, although he's fighting in an underground MMA ring, he keeps true to himself, keeping his fighting morals. As much as Ryley wants his revenge, he's also fighting his brother. Or a person who use to be his brother. This part will definitely get your heart pumping and bring tears to your eyes.
Camden has chosen a path, different from Ryley, because he was fueled with jealousy that has been growing for years. I can't wait to read his story in Camden's Redemption.
Ryley's Revenge ranges from romance to heartache. Jaw dropping drama to tearful suspense.
*I was gifted an ARC for an honest review*
The books I do suggest to read before Ryley's Revenge:
Meant for Me (Second Chance series 3)
Fighting for Love (Second Chance series 4)
A Fighter's Desire Part 1 (A MUST - Gloves Off series - prequel to Ryley's Revenge)
Tyler's Undoing (Gloves Off series 3)
December 7, 2014
Ryley and Camden both get what they deserve in book four of L.P. Dover’s Gloves Off series, and since witnessing Camden’s deplorable attitude and antics in A Fighter’s Desire, I couldn’t be happier with how it all plays out. The Jameson brothers may be identical twins, but they definitely don’t hold all of the same attributes. Sure, they’ve had their fun together and have gotten a bit out of control and partied it up with women and booze, but Ryley is a light weight compared to Camden, and both of their true colors shine brightly in Ryley’s Revenge, causing both of them to take drastic measures, and when Ashleigh Warren reenters Ryley’s life, hoping to get back what she so quickly threw away, the fight is on, not only for the brothers but for Ashleigh as well.
Ryley’s quest for revenge is twofold – it first starts with Ashleigh. She tore him apart when she abruptly ended things with him, and regardless of how deep his feelings for her run, he’s not going to make things easy on her. Ryley wants Ashleigh to prove herself to him…to show him that he’s worth fighting for and to claim him as her own without fear of taking the safe way out again. I’ll admit…I wanted to slap him for some of the cruel things he spews at her when he’s testing her resolve to be with him, but I also understand why Ryley feels like he needs to keep his guard up around her and distance himself in the only way he knows how.
The true aspect of Ryley’s revenge occurs once Camden goes off the rails and commits acts against Ryley and Ashleigh that there’s no coming back from. All bets are off now, and the brotherly love that was once there is no longer. This is where the story gets a bit darker and illustrates the rougher edges of the fighting world and the drive for vengeance.
Revenge is bitter and oh so sweet, and in Ryley’s Revenge, readers are privy to both sides and all of their tangled and twisted meanings. L.P. Dover brings all of the angst, emotion, and steam that have come to define her Gloves Off series. Ryley and Ashleigh have to maneuver around all of the devious plots against them in order to get what they’ve always wanted from each other; Gabby is there fighting with them and warding off all those who threaten to ruin Ryley and Ashleigh’s relationship, and she’s definitely someone you want in your corner. It’s only fitting that her story is up next. It will be interesting to see how and if Paxton can tame the tough as nails fighter, and L.P. has her work cut out for her in book six because I’m not sure after reading this one if Camden can be redeemed.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
4 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
Ryley’s quest for revenge is twofold – it first starts with Ashleigh. She tore him apart when she abruptly ended things with him, and regardless of how deep his feelings for her run, he’s not going to make things easy on her. Ryley wants Ashleigh to prove herself to him…to show him that he’s worth fighting for and to claim him as her own without fear of taking the safe way out again. I’ll admit…I wanted to slap him for some of the cruel things he spews at her when he’s testing her resolve to be with him, but I also understand why Ryley feels like he needs to keep his guard up around her and distance himself in the only way he knows how.
The true aspect of Ryley’s revenge occurs once Camden goes off the rails and commits acts against Ryley and Ashleigh that there’s no coming back from. All bets are off now, and the brotherly love that was once there is no longer. This is where the story gets a bit darker and illustrates the rougher edges of the fighting world and the drive for vengeance.
Revenge is bitter and oh so sweet, and in Ryley’s Revenge, readers are privy to both sides and all of their tangled and twisted meanings. L.P. Dover brings all of the angst, emotion, and steam that have come to define her Gloves Off series. Ryley and Ashleigh have to maneuver around all of the devious plots against them in order to get what they’ve always wanted from each other; Gabby is there fighting with them and warding off all those who threaten to ruin Ryley and Ashleigh’s relationship, and she’s definitely someone you want in your corner. It’s only fitting that her story is up next. It will be interesting to see how and if Paxton can tame the tough as nails fighter, and L.P. has her work cut out for her in book six because I’m not sure after reading this one if Camden can be redeemed.
A complimentary copy was provided in exchange for an honest review.
4 poison apples (The Fairest of All Book Reviews)
November 27, 2014
WOW. That was definitely a page turner. I simply have no words. I loved every single page of this book and couldn't put it down.
Ryley and Ashleigh are definitely two of my favorite characters in this series and I was so anxious to read their story after reading the prequel. I have to confess that I was a little bit p*ssed with Ashleigh when she broke up with Ryley and went back to Collin but d*mn, she definitely knows how to correct her mistakes. It was definitely interesting to see the dynamics between them and I loved that Ryley didn't make it easy on her. I completely understood his need to reassure himself that if he lets he in again she is not going to leave him. In regards to that, I admired Asleighs strength and tenacity. She was ready fight with everything she had for the man she loved.
Unfortunately before they really got their HEA, they had to overcome some huge complications, mainly in the face of Camden, Ryley's brother. I have to say that I was really disappointed with Camden's actions and his treachery. What he did Ashleigh and Ryley was awful and he definitely deserved what he got. Although, I can't wait to see how he will redeem himself as I know that that would be the last piece to make Ryley's life perfect. On the other hand, Cam's actions brought intrigue and suspense to the story, which just made it that much better. Everything was nicely balanced with sweet and romantic scenes, together with some extremely hot ones. Because, let me tell you, Ryley is definitely one sizzling hot, pantie melting alpha male that definitely left me panting and salivating after him ;)
I enjoyed a lot the glimpses of Gabriela and Paxton and I can't wait to read more about them in the next book of the series. I definitely think it is going to be another sizzling hot page turner ;) It was also interesting to get some glimpses from Collin's point of view and see things through his eyes. I can honestly say that I didn't agree with his decisions or his actions but I can understand that sometimes when a person is in love, they can lose focus of what's right. I think it will be interesting to read his story in some future book :)
In a few words, the book is amazing. I definitely recommend to everyone who loves their romance stories spiced up and with a pinch of suspense and intrigue. Especially if you love sizzling hot and dominant alpha ones, with storming blue eyes, who change their ways for the woman they love :)
Ryley and Ashleigh are definitely two of my favorite characters in this series and I was so anxious to read their story after reading the prequel. I have to confess that I was a little bit p*ssed with Ashleigh when she broke up with Ryley and went back to Collin but d*mn, she definitely knows how to correct her mistakes. It was definitely interesting to see the dynamics between them and I loved that Ryley didn't make it easy on her. I completely understood his need to reassure himself that if he lets he in again she is not going to leave him. In regards to that, I admired Asleighs strength and tenacity. She was ready fight with everything she had for the man she loved.
Unfortunately before they really got their HEA, they had to overcome some huge complications, mainly in the face of Camden, Ryley's brother. I have to say that I was really disappointed with Camden's actions and his treachery. What he did Ashleigh and Ryley was awful and he definitely deserved what he got. Although, I can't wait to see how he will redeem himself as I know that that would be the last piece to make Ryley's life perfect. On the other hand, Cam's actions brought intrigue and suspense to the story, which just made it that much better. Everything was nicely balanced with sweet and romantic scenes, together with some extremely hot ones. Because, let me tell you, Ryley is definitely one sizzling hot, pantie melting alpha male that definitely left me panting and salivating after him ;)
I enjoyed a lot the glimpses of Gabriela and Paxton and I can't wait to read more about them in the next book of the series. I definitely think it is going to be another sizzling hot page turner ;) It was also interesting to get some glimpses from Collin's point of view and see things through his eyes. I can honestly say that I didn't agree with his decisions or his actions but I can understand that sometimes when a person is in love, they can lose focus of what's right. I think it will be interesting to read his story in some future book :)
In a few words, the book is amazing. I definitely recommend to everyone who loves their romance stories spiced up and with a pinch of suspense and intrigue. Especially if you love sizzling hot and dominant alpha ones, with storming blue eyes, who change their ways for the woman they love :)
April 18, 2023
I love an author who learns from their mistakes. To read this book, you absolutely have to read the novella, by the way. This is the book I've been excited for! I've been waiting for Ryley and Ashleigh to get their second chance and I'm so glad they did! This book gave me all the feels and all the drama. I actually liked that Ryley made her grovel a bit and I loved how she understood him well enough to know he needed her to do that. They both had to show each how much they loved each other and how committed they were to this relationship. Ashleigh went through a lot, some of it in the beginning due to Ryley, but she was so strong, firm, and loving. And shoutout to their friend Gabriella because none of this would've been possible without her lol.
Their honesty was very much needed after all the deception in the last book. They both needed individual adjustment periods, but ultimately knew they needed and wanted to handle everything together & they did. No more secrets. Watching them build a life together & prepare for the baby was so cute.
I could've gone without the human period cramp that was Colin. He gave me Topper vibes from 'Outer Banks'. I was dying for Ryley to kick his ass. The true villain was one I didn't expect when I started this series. It was heartbreaking to see how far Camden, Ryley's twin, has changed. After everything he's done, this was one villain I was not thirsting for & I can't wait to read his book & see how this author handles his redemption story, if that's possible.
Their honesty was very much needed after all the deception in the last book. They both needed individual adjustment periods, but ultimately knew they needed and wanted to handle everything together & they did. No more secrets. Watching them build a life together & prepare for the baby was so cute.
I could've gone without the human period cramp that was Colin. He gave me Topper vibes from 'Outer Banks'. I was dying for Ryley to kick his ass. The true villain was one I didn't expect when I started this series. It was heartbreaking to see how far Camden, Ryley's twin, has changed. After everything he's done, this was one villain I was not thirsting for & I can't wait to read his book & see how this author handles his redemption story, if that's possible.
March 22, 2015
I have read all the previous books in the series and I love all the couples by Ryley and Ashleigh's story is my favorite. Something about Ryley just gets to me. This one picks up about a month after their break-up.
Ashleigh is in Aspen with her family but her mind and heart is in California. She needs to get back to reality and in the arms of the man she loves, Ryley. She doesn't know if he will take her back after what she has done but she will fight for what she wants and believes in.
Ryley can not stop thinking about Ashleigh, the one woman to break him. He wants her but not sure he could go through the hell he has been in for the last month. He loves her but will not admit it, it's too hard. Instead he wants revenge. He wants her to hurt like he did. Does he get want he wants?
Revenge is not only for Ashleigh. It is also for the other people in his life that are trying to ruin him. Ruin what is most important to him in his life. There are people trying to keep Ashleigh out of his life for good and he will fight them to the end of the earth.
Ryley and Ashleigh go through so much in this one. Ryley and his twin have to fight for the title and they are also living separate lives which is a huge change. There are big life changes and obstacles to get through. Will the come up on top?
This is probably my favorite of the whole series. It has so much going on and a lot of action. I read it in less than a day, I was hooked. I did want to throw my iPad a few times and hit some fools in the book. Asshats. It was overall awesome. Great story, sexy, lots of action, loved the characters and I cried so that is a plus. I also enjoyed seeing what the other couples are up to and to get a sneak peak into Pax and Gabby's story. Those two are going to be hot.
Quotes:
"What's gotten up your ass lately?" He hollered.
"I'll give you one guess. And you of all people should understand how this one can get up your ass."
"And you will lose. Why don't you just give up?"
"Because...to me you are worth fighting for."
The only problem was, secrets never stayed hidden for long.
Ashleigh is in Aspen with her family but her mind and heart is in California. She needs to get back to reality and in the arms of the man she loves, Ryley. She doesn't know if he will take her back after what she has done but she will fight for what she wants and believes in.
Ryley can not stop thinking about Ashleigh, the one woman to break him. He wants her but not sure he could go through the hell he has been in for the last month. He loves her but will not admit it, it's too hard. Instead he wants revenge. He wants her to hurt like he did. Does he get want he wants?
Revenge is not only for Ashleigh. It is also for the other people in his life that are trying to ruin him. Ruin what is most important to him in his life. There are people trying to keep Ashleigh out of his life for good and he will fight them to the end of the earth.
Ryley and Ashleigh go through so much in this one. Ryley and his twin have to fight for the title and they are also living separate lives which is a huge change. There are big life changes and obstacles to get through. Will the come up on top?
This is probably my favorite of the whole series. It has so much going on and a lot of action. I read it in less than a day, I was hooked. I did want to throw my iPad a few times and hit some fools in the book. Asshats. It was overall awesome. Great story, sexy, lots of action, loved the characters and I cried so that is a plus. I also enjoyed seeing what the other couples are up to and to get a sneak peak into Pax and Gabby's story. Those two are going to be hot.
Quotes:
"What's gotten up your ass lately?" He hollered.
"I'll give you one guess. And you of all people should understand how this one can get up your ass."
"And you will lose. Why don't you just give up?"
"Because...to me you are worth fighting for."
The only problem was, secrets never stayed hidden for long.
November 30, 2014
Received an ARC for an honest review.
It's hard for me to give reviews without some minor spoilers. So hiding my review.
I feel in love with Ryley from the first moment we met him. So seeing him with his own book made me fall in love even more. With where we left off with Ryley and Ash in the first prequel book and where we meet up with them again in this book is a huge difference. We left off with them breaking up and Ash going to Colin to give them a chance and Camden convinced Ryley to go back to his old ways. When we see both of them in the other two stories we've seen that Ryley and Ash still have something pulling them together.
We learn that there's a chance Ash may be pregnant early on in this book. But the question is who is the possible father? Ryley or Colin? Ryley still loves Ash but wants her to prove to both of themselves that she means what she says when she tells him she wants another chance. Colin will do anything to get Ash back. Ash doesn't want anyone but Ryley. Camden will do anything to keep Ryley and Ash getting back together. Even possibly risking the chance of Ryley loosing out on being in his child's life if the baby was his. Camdens jealously has taken over Camdens life to the point where he is unrecognizable.
Camden and Ryley both won there matches meaning they would be fighting each other for the title match. Camden has lost himself so much that he's taken over leader of Kyles group of friends and joins a cult of crazy fighters who will fight to the death just because they can. Camden challenges Ryley to a match within the cult with weapons. Rather than fight for the title match.
Gabriella and Ash in list the help of Paxton to help Ryley when he takes up Camdens Challenge. We see the start of the attraction and 'promise' between Gabriella and Paxton.
We learn who the father is of Ash's baby and learn the sex and possible names.
This book is worth 5 stars out of 5. Can't not get enough of these fighter boys! Can not wait for Paxton's and Camdens story! And really can't wait for the Christmas special book with Ryley and Ash.
It's hard for me to give reviews without some minor spoilers. So hiding my review.
I feel in love with Ryley from the first moment we met him. So seeing him with his own book made me fall in love even more. With where we left off with Ryley and Ash in the first prequel book and where we meet up with them again in this book is a huge difference. We left off with them breaking up and Ash going to Colin to give them a chance and Camden convinced Ryley to go back to his old ways. When we see both of them in the other two stories we've seen that Ryley and Ash still have something pulling them together.
We learn that there's a chance Ash may be pregnant early on in this book. But the question is who is the possible father? Ryley or Colin? Ryley still loves Ash but wants her to prove to both of themselves that she means what she says when she tells him she wants another chance. Colin will do anything to get Ash back. Ash doesn't want anyone but Ryley. Camden will do anything to keep Ryley and Ash getting back together. Even possibly risking the chance of Ryley loosing out on being in his child's life if the baby was his. Camdens jealously has taken over Camdens life to the point where he is unrecognizable.
Camden and Ryley both won there matches meaning they would be fighting each other for the title match. Camden has lost himself so much that he's taken over leader of Kyles group of friends and joins a cult of crazy fighters who will fight to the death just because they can. Camden challenges Ryley to a match within the cult with weapons. Rather than fight for the title match.
Gabriella and Ash in list the help of Paxton to help Ryley when he takes up Camdens Challenge. We see the start of the attraction and 'promise' between Gabriella and Paxton.
We learn who the father is of Ash's baby and learn the sex and possible names.
This book is worth 5 stars out of 5. Can't not get enough of these fighter boys! Can not wait for Paxton's and Camdens story! And really can't wait for the Christmas special book with Ryley and Ash.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 28, 2014
ARC was provided for an honest review…
Ryley’s Revenge is the continuation of Ryley and Ashleigh’s story. We first meet Ryley and Ashleigh in “ A Fighter Desire – part 1” which ended with the Ashleigh leaving Ryley for Colin (her college sweetheart). Ryley’s Revenge picks up after Ashleigh and Colin’s trip to Vegas where she thinks she is pregnant with Ryley’s baby, but the pregnancy test is negative. She realizes that she is still in love with Ryley and the book follows her while she tries to win back the one man she should have never let go…..Ryley.
Ryley is still heartbroken that Ashleigh left him for someone else, so he throws himself into the one thing he loves besides her….MMA training for his upcoming fight against his brother Camden. When Ashleigh arrives back home to win his heart after being away with her family to clear her head, her efforts hit a brick wall by the way of Cameron who will do everything and anything to keep them apart.
Ryley pushes Ashleigh away to hurt her the way she hurt him when she picked Colin. OMG….I wanted to punch his face.. He was a complete A$$ to her and when he realizes he truly broke her heart he does what we all love about him….He swallows his pride – puts on his Big Boy underwear and goes after her. Once his brother finds out they are back together he sets out to ruin them, but their love is too strong to break them apart.
Ryley is preparing for the MMA title for heavyweight champion in which he is scheduled to fight his brother. The fight doesn’t go as planned and Cameron challenges Ryley to the “Dark” side of fighting. Ryley agrees and we are taken for a gritty and raw ride of what happens when you cross to the “Dark” side.
L.P. Dover does an amazing job in writing their story that you get sucked in and won’t be able to let go until the last sentence. This book is heart stopping intense until the very end and Dover makes you feel the emotions that are going on with all the characters. I can’t wait for the next book in the series…..Love those MMA fighters.
Will Ryley get his Revenge? You’ll have to buy it to find out…..
Ryley’s Revenge is the continuation of Ryley and Ashleigh’s story. We first meet Ryley and Ashleigh in “ A Fighter Desire – part 1” which ended with the Ashleigh leaving Ryley for Colin (her college sweetheart). Ryley’s Revenge picks up after Ashleigh and Colin’s trip to Vegas where she thinks she is pregnant with Ryley’s baby, but the pregnancy test is negative. She realizes that she is still in love with Ryley and the book follows her while she tries to win back the one man she should have never let go…..Ryley.
Ryley is still heartbroken that Ashleigh left him for someone else, so he throws himself into the one thing he loves besides her….MMA training for his upcoming fight against his brother Camden. When Ashleigh arrives back home to win his heart after being away with her family to clear her head, her efforts hit a brick wall by the way of Cameron who will do everything and anything to keep them apart.
Ryley pushes Ashleigh away to hurt her the way she hurt him when she picked Colin. OMG….I wanted to punch his face.. He was a complete A$$ to her and when he realizes he truly broke her heart he does what we all love about him….He swallows his pride – puts on his Big Boy underwear and goes after her. Once his brother finds out they are back together he sets out to ruin them, but their love is too strong to break them apart.
Ryley is preparing for the MMA title for heavyweight champion in which he is scheduled to fight his brother. The fight doesn’t go as planned and Cameron challenges Ryley to the “Dark” side of fighting. Ryley agrees and we are taken for a gritty and raw ride of what happens when you cross to the “Dark” side.
L.P. Dover does an amazing job in writing their story that you get sucked in and won’t be able to let go until the last sentence. This book is heart stopping intense until the very end and Dover makes you feel the emotions that are going on with all the characters. I can’t wait for the next book in the series…..Love those MMA fighters.
Will Ryley get his Revenge? You’ll have to buy it to find out…..
November 29, 2014
L.P Dover has done it again! I have been highly anticipating Ryley's Revenge since I finished Tyler's book and it didn't disappoint. I loved Ryley in Gloves Off 1, even if I hated the ending for making me wait. However it was totally worth it and I'm glad I trusted the author to complete the story satisfyingly.
Once more, this books is filled with plenty of drama, MMA-ness (probably not a word), and hot romance with brilliant characters who make you you love them. It moves at a fast pace and just like all of the other books it leaves you wanting more after every chapter so you can't stop reading. I knew I shouldn't have started this so late in the evening but I had to because I couldn't put it off anymore.
There is a mixture of both light and dark in Ryley's Revenge, and I thought the emotions and how the intensity built was believable and effective with hooking me. I thought Ryley grew brilliantly and fitted into the roll with Ashleigh. I loved that he steps up and is the good twin. You can really feel for him and I loved that he was mostly good but with a sexy, devilish side.
Similarly, I enjoyed how the it unfolded. I will admit that I would have liked more drama between Ryley and Ashleigh and the start and for him to punish her more, but I can understand why he didn't. I think Camdem kept things interesting and you really grow to see an extreme side of him that makes you dislike him--I can't wait for his story to see if he changes.
Overall, I can't wait for Paxton's book now! I love this series and hate that I've got to wait until the end of December. I'd highly recommend any book by L.P. Dover
Once more, this books is filled with plenty of drama, MMA-ness (probably not a word), and hot romance with brilliant characters who make you you love them. It moves at a fast pace and just like all of the other books it leaves you wanting more after every chapter so you can't stop reading. I knew I shouldn't have started this so late in the evening but I had to because I couldn't put it off anymore.
There is a mixture of both light and dark in Ryley's Revenge, and I thought the emotions and how the intensity built was believable and effective with hooking me. I thought Ryley grew brilliantly and fitted into the roll with Ashleigh. I loved that he steps up and is the good twin. You can really feel for him and I loved that he was mostly good but with a sexy, devilish side.
Similarly, I enjoyed how the it unfolded. I will admit that I would have liked more drama between Ryley and Ashleigh and the start and for him to punish her more, but I can understand why he didn't. I think Camdem kept things interesting and you really grow to see an extreme side of him that makes you dislike him--I can't wait for his story to see if he changes.
Overall, I can't wait for Paxton's book now! I love this series and hate that I've got to wait until the end of December. I'd highly recommend any book by L.P. Dover
December 4, 2014
**I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.**
Ryley's Revenge, is a continuation of Ryley and Ashleigh's story which started in A Fighter's Desire <- a must read!!
Ryley fell in love and Ashliegh chose the other guy in her life, Colin. She moves to Aspen, back to her family, to clear her head. Leaving Vegas and Ryley behind she tries to be happy but Ryley is a constant on her mind.
Ryley goes back to his womanizing ways when Ashleigh chooses Colin over him. He fell hard for Ashleigh and for her to walk away hurts Ryley deep. Can he ever move on?
Things change when she moves back to Vegas. Ryley's twin brother, Camden still isn't over the humiliation he suffered at Ashleigh's hands. He wants her to pay for what she did. Will Ryley let Camden's hatred of Ashleigh stop his true feelings for her?
Ms. Dover does it again with this one! She has created such a great world to fall into, the fighter's, the suspense, and the angst are all so emotional. I love the journey she takes me on. At this point I don't think I could pick a favorite character, I am so invested in them all. I can't wait to see what lies ahead for Pax and Gabriella!
Ryley's Revenge, is a continuation of Ryley and Ashleigh's story which started in A Fighter's Desire <- a must read!!
Ryley fell in love and Ashliegh chose the other guy in her life, Colin. She moves to Aspen, back to her family, to clear her head. Leaving Vegas and Ryley behind she tries to be happy but Ryley is a constant on her mind.
Ryley goes back to his womanizing ways when Ashleigh chooses Colin over him. He fell hard for Ashleigh and for her to walk away hurts Ryley deep. Can he ever move on?
Things change when she moves back to Vegas. Ryley's twin brother, Camden still isn't over the humiliation he suffered at Ashleigh's hands. He wants her to pay for what she did. Will Ryley let Camden's hatred of Ashleigh stop his true feelings for her?
Ms. Dover does it again with this one! She has created such a great world to fall into, the fighter's, the suspense, and the angst are all so emotional. I love the journey she takes me on. At this point I don't think I could pick a favorite character, I am so invested in them all. I can't wait to see what lies ahead for Pax and Gabriella!
December 4, 2014
"I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads."
This is the third in the series (one being a novel in two parts) and although could be read as a stand alone, a lot of the nuance and back-story would be lost, so I don't recommend it.
In the last couple of books we have come to know the characters quite well, and it was inevitable that Ryley would clash with his twin sometime soon. That it would be over Ashley Warren makes this a very interesting read. I was frustrated with her behaviour at times, but it was necessary for the plot to unfold. That we get to see more of the Dark Side is a stark reminder of the seedier side of fighting that has been referred to in the past. Some of the fights had me cringing, and some of the passionate moments had me reaching for a fan! Overall I found it to be an entertaining story with a good mix of drama and passion.
I'm very much looking forward to Paxton's story, which is released at the end of Dec '14.
This is the third in the series (one being a novel in two parts) and although could be read as a stand alone, a lot of the nuance and back-story would be lost, so I don't recommend it.
In the last couple of books we have come to know the characters quite well, and it was inevitable that Ryley would clash with his twin sometime soon. That it would be over Ashley Warren makes this a very interesting read. I was frustrated with her behaviour at times, but it was necessary for the plot to unfold. That we get to see more of the Dark Side is a stark reminder of the seedier side of fighting that has been referred to in the past. Some of the fights had me cringing, and some of the passionate moments had me reaching for a fan! Overall I found it to be an entertaining story with a good mix of drama and passion.
I'm very much looking forward to Paxton's story, which is released at the end of Dec '14.
November 20, 2014
Oh my goodness this is an amazing book!!! There are so many emotions in this book. Ryley and Ashleigh are beautiful together. They compliment each other so well that I wish I have that one day. At the beginning Ashleigh ran from the truth. She didn't want to believe her love for Ryley was true. Her mother talked to her and told her a simple statement. She realized she was going to fight for what she wanted, and she wanted Ryley. Ryley on the other hand was a jerk at first. He didn't want to give in so easy but he did something that devastated her. Gabby was there to kick him in the butt and open his eyes. Once they worked their problems out, things got a little better. Colin is very upset when he was told a shocking secret. Camden gets very jealous and is out for revenge. Colin went postal and wouldn't leave Ashleigh alone. Ryley and Camden both have won their title fights. So now they are going to have to fight each other. Camden has had a change in heart and is doing some very bad things. The group is worried about him but no one can get to him. So will Ashleigh and Ryley live happy ever after or will they run away from each other again?
November 29, 2014
Omg this book is amazing. It will leave you speechless. I need to know more about Gabby, Pax and Camden. I felt so many emotions reading this book.
Ashleigh knows she made the worst decision of her life leaving Ryley. She doesn't know how to get him back. But she knows she has to try. She needs to fight for what she wants. But can she handle Ryley and his hate? Can she get over how he instantly went back to his manwhore ways?
Ryley is miserable and doesn't know how to get over Ashleigh. She broke him, but he can't let people see it. So he goes through life like he did before he met her. He doesn't want to take her back, but he loves her still. He fights it. But can he stay away?
This book will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what's going to happen next. This is definitely one of my top reads of the year!! I love all LP Dover books and cannot wait for more in this series and her second chances series. She is one of my go to authors when I'm in a book slump. Cannot wait to read Gabby and Paxton's book next!!!
Ashleigh knows she made the worst decision of her life leaving Ryley. She doesn't know how to get him back. But she knows she has to try. She needs to fight for what she wants. But can she handle Ryley and his hate? Can she get over how he instantly went back to his manwhore ways?
Ryley is miserable and doesn't know how to get over Ashleigh. She broke him, but he can't let people see it. So he goes through life like he did before he met her. He doesn't want to take her back, but he loves her still. He fights it. But can he stay away?
This book will have you on the edge of your seat wondering what's going to happen next. This is definitely one of my top reads of the year!! I love all LP Dover books and cannot wait for more in this series and her second chances series. She is one of my go to authors when I'm in a book slump. Cannot wait to read Gabby and Paxton's book next!!!
December 1, 2014
I received an ARC for an honest review.
I recommend reading the prequel to this book, A Fighter's Desire Part 1, before reading Ryley's Revenge.
I fell in love with Ryley and Ashleigh's story in A Fighters Desire Part 1 and could not wait for their story.
This book was worth the wait!! I love, love, loved this book! What a page turner! I could not put it down once I started to read.
Ryley, I loved everything about him. Ashleigh, she redeemed herself to me after her actions in the prequel. Cam, I can not wait to see what happens to him in the end. Gabriella, I just love her and can not wait for her and Paxton's story next.
L.P. Dover is such an amazing writer! She has a way that draws you into her stories and makes you fall in love with her characters. I have read every book she has written and they are all wonderful!
I recommend reading the prequel to this book, A Fighter's Desire Part 1, before reading Ryley's Revenge.
I fell in love with Ryley and Ashleigh's story in A Fighters Desire Part 1 and could not wait for their story.
This book was worth the wait!! I love, love, loved this book! What a page turner! I could not put it down once I started to read.
Ryley, I loved everything about him. Ashleigh, she redeemed herself to me after her actions in the prequel. Cam, I can not wait to see what happens to him in the end. Gabriella, I just love her and can not wait for her and Paxton's story next.
L.P. Dover is such an amazing writer! She has a way that draws you into her stories and makes you fall in love with her characters. I have read every book she has written and they are all wonderful!
January 4, 2017
Ashleigh broke Ryley’s heart when she left him, but now her heart is breaking. With the possibility that she could be pregnant with Ryleys child and the fact that she knows she made a mistake when she left, Ashleigh has to figure out how to tell him and how to get him back. Reyley still can’t get Ashleigh out of his mind and wants her back, but needs time. Camden, Ryleys twin brother and Collin, Ashleigh's ex both have plans that would keep them apart forever. Will they be able to overcome their past and listen to their hearts or will people in their life tear the apart forever.
LP Dover has done it again, this book was amazing!!! If you haven’t read this series then you don’t know what you are missing out on. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
LP Dover has done it again, this book was amazing!!! If you haven’t read this series then you don’t know what you are missing out on. I can’t wait for the next book in this series.
November 30, 2014
I received an ARC of this book (my first ever) and let me tell you...best gift ever! LP Dover is amazing! After reading "a fighters desire" I was dying to get my hands on Ryley's story. Totally left me hanging and wanting more. This book did not disappoint. Something about a bad boy turned sweet always gets me. I loved that Ashleigh is a strong girl also. Nice to see a lead girl with some backbone. My heart breaks for what levels Camden stoops to and I want him to get his crap together in his own story. I got everything I wanted and more with this book and highly recommend to anyone. My TBR list is growing now that I want to read all of LP's books :) can't wait for gabby and pax's story next!
December 7, 2014
Ryley and Ashleigh are miserable without each other but Ryley is putting on a good face. When Ryley decides to give into and go after her, he sees something that causes him to retreat. Ashleigh won't give up on Ryley but he is determined to make her grovel and takes it too far. Now it's Ryley's turn to go after Ashleigh and when they iron things out then have to deal with Camden. Camden is hell bent on tear these two apart no matter the cost. Things get crazy; Ryley's brother is forcing his hand, and he will be forced to let him go. Hot, steamy, juicy sex scenes. Fabulous ending.
December 6, 2014
I loved Ryley and Ashleigh's story. I can't wait to read Gabriella's story.
Ryley and Ashleigh were in a relationship when she left him without a goodbye. Since then, he has thrown himself into training for his next fight, against his own twin brother Camden. Ashleigh was scared and ran but now that she's back will she make it work with Ryley or will she get back with Colin.
This is definitely my favorite series by L. P. Dover. I enjoy the Storylines, characters and all of the drama involved.
Ryley and Ashleigh were in a relationship when she left him without a goodbye. Since then, he has thrown himself into training for his next fight, against his own twin brother Camden. Ashleigh was scared and ran but now that she's back will she make it work with Ryley or will she get back with Colin.
This is definitely my favorite series by L. P. Dover. I enjoy the Storylines, characters and all of the drama involved.
November 19, 2014
Holy cow! Another knockout by LP Dover! I swear, she gets better with each character, if that's even possible.....
I have been waiting for this book for what seemed like forever. I love Ryley's whole persona. Cam? Not so much. I absolutely adore the way Dover incorporates old and new characters in her books.
Always leaves me wanting more! December 29th can't get here soon enough....Paxton may just be my second favorite right now :)
I have been waiting for this book for what seemed like forever. I love Ryley's whole persona. Cam? Not so much. I absolutely adore the way Dover incorporates old and new characters in her books.
Always leaves me wanting more! December 29th can't get here soon enough....Paxton may just be my second favorite right now :)
November 24, 2014
This is such an amazing, well written and exciting read! Ryley is one amazing, strong, sexy fighter. Ashleigh is sexy, smart, outgoing strong and determined! When life pulls these two apart Ashleigh makes the decision to try to mend them back together! But there are a few people that work against them! One who is in love and the other who is jealous or whacked. Either way this is one of those books you just can't get enough of! I can't wait for the next read!
November 30, 2014
Love, love, love this book. Get this book. It's my favorite LP Dover book. I fell in love with Ryley in the novella Gloves Off but loved him more in this book. I wasn't sure about Ashleigh but Mrs. Dover changed my mind. Ryley and Ashleigh go thru so much but you can feel the love they have for each other. I can't believe Camden I hated him he did awful stuff. Can't wait to read Gabby story.
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