Alpha Fighter - Part Two

The Alpha Fighter #2

by Ava Ashley

The series is now complete. Enjoy the final installment of Alpha Fighter. Savannah Santos did the one thing most forbidden to she fell in love. But just after opening herself up to love and losing her virginity to MMA fighter Cooper Quin, the skeletons in her closet come knocking. Forced to make a difficult decision between life and death, both for herself and her lover, Savannah goes on the run again. But once in love, the heart cannot forget. Weeks before the biggest MMA tournament of the year, returning champion Cooper finds himself in a position he never could have anticipated. Not only did he fall in love with a beautiful girl, but now she has left him and, try as he might, he can't get her out of his mind. The title he has worked to defend all year is his to win again if he can let her go, or he could pursue the damaged girl who just might be his one true love. Savannah’s past is catching up with her and she knows that she cannot afford to slip up again, even if that means she has to abandon love. Nowhere is safe for Savannah, and following her could cost Cooper much more than a title. Her deadly secrets could cost him his life.

Genres: Romance, Fighters, Mixed Martial Arts, Sports, Contemporary, New Adult, Sports Romance

182 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 28, 2014

About the author

Amazon bestselling author Ava Ashley may look like the girl next door, but her steamy romances reveal a very naughty side. Raised in small town Ohio and now living in Homer, Alaska it’s amazing that she hasn’t increased the average temperature in her area of the state with her steamy writing. And she loves reading new adult romance novels as much as she enjoys writing them.

Ava likes spending time outdoors and does a lot of hiking and cycling with her husband and four children. When she can get away on her own, she’ll often take pen and paper along, find a secluded spot and let the environment inspire her. Of course, that inspiration frequently results in characters tearing each other’s clothes off, but you would expect nothing less from a romance writer.

Reviews

[Snow · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF at 60%

I'm so sorry to DNF a fighter's book, (I believe this is my FIRST one) can you fuckin believe this! I'm still in shock!



since the fighters are my fave characters besides mobsters and rockers, this pains my heart like a bitch!!!



the story of the second book followed the plot given in the first book BUT it was so lame and cheesy and sickening soapy that even I couldn't deal...



the characters acted like puppets in some childishly ridiculous manner and my dear God, even my fighter was...nah, I can't even...



you know when you want smth to be right for you and you keep on going, keep giving it a chance but then you realise you were fuckin blind from the start, replacing the need/want for mere necesity...and I DO WANT MORE!!! I always WANT and NEED MORE and I didn't get it here.

now I have to deal with disappointment!



and lick my wounds fast...I need to heal quickly!

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75 Stars!

Same issues as with the first book. Last 1/4 things seem to tighten up and get better. I like the story, and the characters, just needs a few things tweaked. Will read more from this author.

[beth myrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok I promised a review of book one and two

This review will cover the OVERALL story from start to finish....I really hate these reviews, but I'll do it.

IMAGINATION TIME.........picture Sopranos/Sons of Anarchy. That's the only thing I can think of. SERIOUSLY this book is silly entertainment really. Even during the "drama" I was chuckling. Yup, in the back of my mind I had a whole lot of questions running around in my mind, and none of them had anything to do with the story.

My number one question is......why the motorcycle "theme" at all. This was so far from being anything MC it was hilarious. Did the writer not do any research at all on MC life. No church. No club. No compound. I have never heard of MC's run in this manner. Why not just go with a mob theme and not try to get fancy. The whole ORGANIZATION was run more like the mob, right down to the Italian names, than a motorcycle club. Just....laughable.

As far as the story, if you can overlook the whole silly MC/Mob theme that is really distracting it's not too bad. It's definitely not the grandest love story cause it becomes quite cheesy, but oh well, some readers love the cheesy.

Honestly, I'm not exactly sure whether I would recommend this read or not. Really there is just so much of a grab bag of WHATEVER going on in this. MMA fighter who's an ex navy seal with PTSD who is turned manwhore after being dumped by the rich girl who broke his heart, you know him. I never did find out this guy's age, but was sure reminded over and over and over about being this big deal navy seal. Ok, then the princess of the "MC". Well she's 18. She ran away to escape an arranged marriage to the son of rival mob, oh sorry,"MC"leader, president....whatever. She's all virginal and beautiful. Blah blah. She does her running away trick to save the ex "super" navy seal/MMA fighter from getting killed by the mob, oops sorry, MC dudes because he took her virginity and get this will be shunned and considered unable to marry because she wouldn't be a virgin on her wedding night (proven by showing bloody sheets).....how very mob, I mean MC, no mob....I think. Hell I don't even no any more.
Ok, I'm just "spoiling" it now, and I hate writing spoilers. Consider this review over reviewing.

Anyway. The story eventually concludes after what feels like six epilogues. Really, six months, then six more months, and oh....six more months.

And that will conclude the review of the whole Alpha Fighter story with his mob, sorry sorry sorry...I keep forgetting.....MC MC MC (I'll eventually get it right) princess.

HA.....I was just thinking what a really interesting tv series this would.......nah bad bad idea. Until next time.......

[Rosemary · Rating 1 out of 5]

Nope. No. Don't do it. I gave the first book a chance and bought the second book before reading the first one. I think this was worse for me. There was so much fluff and very contradicting personalities that I couldn't wait to finish reading this book so I could just move onto another. First off, Savannah runs away at the end of the first book and Cooper finds her instantly. He has already professed his love for her after knowing her for what? 2 weeks? Come on! There was no character development. Savannah has run away because Nate has shown up and she refuses to go back. Nate is this weird tough guy/pansy ass. He's supposed to be all alpha and then ends up this weak guy who just goes along with anything. And how Savannah all of a sudden becomes best friends with him is a mystery. Another point of contention...Savannah is/was a virgin with Cooper. Since she was promised to Nate early on, she has had no dates, kisses, etc. with other men. How is it that she is so confident and experienced in sex and b***jobs right off the bat? The motorcycle clubs have suddenly become gangs. I've read lots of MC books and although there is a trend of MC having their own rules and such, this MC in the book is closer to an Italian gang/Mafia type vibe. Cooper's nickname is horrible! Who is nicknamed "Veni Vini Vici?" That is quite the mouthful! And towards the end, the book was so fluffy. All of a sudden after Cooper finally wins the approval of Savannah's family, it's all "everyone is friends with one another, let's get together for a BBQ." Totally weird and out of character. This sequel just really rubbed me the wrong way. Not enough character development, too much fluff. Definitely not a favorite of mine and unfortunately I really regret purchasing this book. 1 star. :(

[angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Definitely a great ending. I read the first book also and found both books enjoyable. I loved the passion, love and need between Cooper and Savannah. Coopers need to go after Savannah when she runs to keep him safe, his facing her father head on to be with her. Her willingness to give up the man she loves to try to keep him safe. They love each other and it's obvious. I liked how the book showed at the end how their lives turned out, the friends they made etc. Very hot love scenes through out. I liked both books.

[Renee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Savannah is on the run. Again. She's no stranger to this, but this time is harder than the others. This time she had to run away from the man she loves. Knowing that it was a life-or-death choice doesn't make it any easier; and now she has to hide from two things: her past and her heart.
Cooper has been fighting to retain his MMA title all year, and now it all comes down to one more fight. Problem is, he can't get Savannah-the girl who stole his heart and then ran off with it-out of his head. He knows he needs to forget her and move on but that is easier said than done since he knows she's in trouble and he loves her. She may even be "the one." So will he let her go? Or will he risk his life fighting for love?

Alpha Fighter Part Two defies all genre boundaries. It is a romance that is more than a romance. It is a thriller, a suspense novel, an action novel, and so much more.
Ava Ashley's writing puts you right in the middle of the story. She entertains you from the first page to the last, and keeps you on the edge of your seat with the pages in between.
Her descriptions help you see everything perfectly without slowing the story down. She makes you feel like you are there instead of just reading about it. There is a lot going on, but she weaves together every aspect of the story seamlessly so it never gets confusing.
Savannah and Cooper are characters you can understand and relate to. They are fully developed characters, and Ashley has made them complex and human. You feel for them and are invested in this journey and fight for love they are on.
Alpha Fighter is a great read. Ava Ashley makes everything relatable and believable and, most importantly, entertaining. A very talented writer, I'm looking forward to seeing more from her!!

[Jos · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5-4 Stars Very Good Conclusion

I received both parts of this story complimentary of the author.

I truly enjoyed this mini series. The author has great potential and with some time and growth, I can see great stuff coming from her in the future. Add a few good and solid beta readers and I think you have the potential to reach the stars!

I loved all of the characters from Cooper and Savannah to Nate, Nikki, Wolf and Lily and of course, Vlad. I think the storyline was too even keel for me and sometimes it had some cheesy moments but overall very good. Again, character and storyline development was good but still needs maturing but the underlying premise for me was very good. I loved the extensions of time at the end and seeing where all of the characters were in their life, it was great!

All in all a very good read. I enjoyed the storyline, the execution of it along with the characters needs some tweaking but a very good start to what looks like a promising future for Author Ava Ashly! Iw ill definitely look froward to more from her in the future!

[Maddison Hoy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was really nice to read a roommate romance that had a bit of spice to it.

I've read soo many MMA fighter books that fall in love with their roommates and was wondering how this was going to differ from those.

I loved it so much! Coopers need to be with Savannah at all costs was so sweet. When she ran away at the end of the first book I felt Coopers dispair but I could also understand why she did it.
I really wasn't expecting him to find her so quickly, I was surprised when he was the one she bumped into at her apartment.

It was a bit weird that Nate and her brother Wolf and all their partners all ended up being great friends. I mean don't get me wrong it was sweet but still a bit weird.

I definately wanted more sex between Cooper and Savannah. The little we did get was pretty steamy :)

[Adoore · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay

I really enjoyed the characters but I wanted more story development. I like Cooper and Savannah but somethings were just not realistic. For example becoming a tattoo artist, it is not that easy. The storyline needed to be flushed out more. I liked the character but I wanted more.

[Donadee's Corner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Alpha Fighter Part 2 Bk 2 – The Alpha Fighter Series – Written by Ava Ashley – Reviewed 1/29/18
When are you hiding from your past do You put the man of dreams in jeopardy?

Savannah Santos did the one thing most forbidden to her: she fell in love. But just after opening herself up to love and losing her virginity to MMA fighter Cooper Quin, the skeletons in her closet come knocking. Forced to make a difficult decision between life and death, both for herself and her lover, Savannah goes on the run again. But once in love, the heart cannot forget. Weeks before the biggest MMA tournament of the year, returning champion Cooper finds himself in a position he could never have anticipated. Not only did he fall in love with a beautiful girl, but now she has left him and, try as he might, he can't get her out of his mind. The title he has worked to defend all year is his to win again if he can let her go, or he could pursue the damaged girl who just might be his one true love. Savannah’s past is catching up with her and she knows that she cannot afford to slip up again, even if that means she must abandon love. Nowhere is safe for Savannah, and following her could cost Cooper much more than a title. Her deadly secrets could cost him his life.

What did I like? As I said in my review of part one, Savannah is amazing. For someone so young to have so much on the ball and then to find the man of her dreams…. She makes the ultimate sacrifice and gives him up!

What will you like? This is a fast-paced romance, fighting story that will grab your heart. The action and emotional upheaval will keep you glued to the pages till the final one. I did a little research on the MMA fighting and found that this story does a good job of the explanations if you are not familiar with it. I enjoyed both books and do recommend it. Warning Adult content! I received this from the author for an honest review with no other compensation.

[Shonda Franks · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the second book in the Alpha Fighter series.

Savannah and Cooper get caught. She does the only thing she can do and run away, so Cooper doesn't get killed. With his Seals skills he tracks her down, for which she is scared out of her mind and grateful at the same time. They decided with the help of her ex finance' and her brother to face the music and meet up with her father and the leader of the other biker gang. Declaring they lover each other her father decides to forgive her for her transgressions but decides to make Cooper fight to the death.

This book was pretty disappointing as compared to the first book. I felt the emotions running high in the first book and this book was just kind of blah. The book ended on a happy note...bet you could of guessed that.....Happy reading!

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had received this book free as a boxed set (both parts 1 & 2) - not sure that I would have given this high of a rating if I had to read them separately. That being said, I did really enjoy this book and enjoyed how their relationship played out as well as how they resolved the betrothal issue. I did need to remind myself from time to time that the heroine was 18 and that justified some of her actions. I read for entertainment and thoroughly enjoyed this book and will seek out others by this author

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Long winded.

I liked the story line but found myself skimming g paragraphs. A little to wordy to describe situations or events. Seems a lot could have been left out. I felt like a teacher reading a student's paper and the student was trying to fill the necessary pages with filler words so she could say it was so many pages long.

[Samantha · Rating 2 out of 5]

I enjoyed the 1st but this one was too sweet and cheesy

[Jenni · Rating 4 out of 5]

Savannah has left and still on the run but Cooper has to find her. He knows all about her life and can't leave her on her own. Savannah has done the one thing she tried to avoid falling in love, she knows this will mean the death or her and the one she loves. Finally deciding to end things so they can be together they confront the devil waiting for them but didn't realise that meant fighting for their lives.

I enjoy reading this story and it is a well written short story.

[Karry · Rating 2 out of 5]

disappointed

In Alpha Fighter Part One I had issues with the crazy run-on sentences and over usage of the same words. However, I really liked the storyline and the characters. I had high hopes for Part Two. Unfortunately it missed the mark for me. It had the same, if not more of the issues from book one. The storyline became so fast that it didn't make sense. The motorcycle clubs involved are more like old school mobsters not anything like an actual MC. The family that turned their backs on her 8 years prior all of a sudden are back to being loving. I get that this is the work of Ava Ashley's imagination, but it needs to still have some sort of believability to it. Now, throw in the 8 years of hate and resentment for and from Nate. It was hard enough to believe her family would switch on a dime. All of a sudden "fighter/MC Prince" Nate is a scared, love sick boy just trying to do the right thing?! What?? Sorry, No! Last but not least is the way the story went from tense yet sweet to cheesy as all get out. It turned a superstar MMA fighter and former Navy Seal into a sappy, whipped, vagina. I can't accept it when a raging Alpha male (of any kind) is turned into a constant bag of sweetness and sensitivity. It takes away all that makes them Alpha.

[Sienna Logan (Lost to Books) · Rating 3 out of 5]

This novella was a good conclusion that was definitely better than the first. I'm not going to day to much because I don't want to ruin it for anyone, but this book was definitely paced better. The action was more prominent, things linked better, and overall the book was more cohesive. Things followed a better timeline and took places over a shorter timespan. Because of this I found myself skimming less and it kept the padding to a minimum.

I will admit that I still found the characters hard to connect with and there could have been more showing than telling, but there was an improvement. Cooper grew on me and there was a small development. He did earn my respect by the end, which was something I didn't think would happen.

Overall this was an interesting couple of books. I am glad I got them free with a trial of Kindle Unlimited, but they did make me curious. The story line was enough to keep me reading so if you don't mind reading between the lines a lot these you may enjoy these.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

so I love me some MMA fighters. like in the book Fighting for Flight & the books following that one in the series. ooh that one was awesome..and is exactly why I wanted to read this one. anyway, I also just got a trial of Kindle unlimited so I got book one and two to read both straight thru. I'm so thankful I didn't pay for these books. though they are good, they seem like they are just little bits and pieces from other books that are better...wrapped up into two stories. there's a motorcycle gang...wait there two! & the MMA fighter...and a virgin....and a tattoo parlor....and true love....and he's an ex navy seal with a broken heart. it's almost too much.

I am not finished yet, but I'm pretty close. @74% it's getting good. I was into it earlier but then I realized I was skimming thru the pages. that made me sad because I actually do really kind of like the main characters together. it's just not enough I guess.

I will update when I'm finished....



UPDATE: nice HEA all wrapped up. very sweet, happy ending.

[Michelle · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just couldn't get past how far fetched this book was. I'm giving this two stars because I think the main couple were good. I liked them both. This was a case where maybe it should of been all sex and no story. It was too out there. I think the author needs to list it as fantasy. Expectations would then lower regarding reality. But there are too many MC books to try to pass off prearranged marriages, pure virginal brides, bloody sheets to be aired and lastly an impending war if bride is not returned and intact to not have readers rioting. Also, everyone was getting along perfectly well from my view point so if suddenly both children refuse to marry they are going to turn on each other. I liked the couple and I even like the other characters I just couldn't buy the stories kool aide!

[Rebecca Arbaugh · Rating 5 out of 5]

*Must read part 1*

A war is already upon the Santos/Moreno motorcycle gangs due to Cooper taking Savannahs virginity. So what does Savannah do? She runs and she can no longer be associated with Cooper and hopefully save a fight.

Savannah should have known that Cooper would be able to find her...but she should have known that Nate could have too. Now all 3 are in for the fight of their lives. Cooper and Savannah want to be together Nate wants Nikki (who is pregnant) and now enter Wolf, Savnnahs brother and Lily, Nates sister. With Lily and Wolf together and pregnant they just may be able to save the war from happening! But there is still consequences that must be considered. Who will come out alive? And together?

Great fighting series and an absolute must read!

[Dinnelle · Rating 1 out of 5]

Terrible

If I could rate this a zero I would. This series was awful. The first book started out ok and towards the middle it seemed so rushed. It could have been a good series but it turned childish and unrealistic. Not to mention it makes absolutely no sense why this is a series!! Kits like the author intentionally left off the very ending of the story so she could make extra money off of a 100 page "part 2" that should have been included in the 1st book. I can't believe I wasted my time on this. These books were poorly written with no real life experience like everything is candy and rainbows. Terrible logic.

[Marie · Rating 1 out of 5]

I read the first book and actually thought it was a decent read. Shortly after starting this one I just had to stop because it was destroying the characters I had come to like. The first book ends on a semi cliff hanger so this book has momentum right off the bat. The problem is that it's just barreling through situations and everything that happens is so over the top it's just disappointing. I think the real problem here was trying to split the story into two books. It screwed up the flow and feels off balanced. Sadly I don't recommend this and because this is supposed to be the conclusion to the first book I wouldn't recommend that one either.

[April · Rating 1 out of 5]

The 1st book irked me about time line issues however, I finished it not hating it. Now this one- book 2 was me skipping paragraphs, because it was mostly filler, and I just wanted to get through it.

Other then Cooper being a man and Savannah being a woman there was no realism. I see where the Arthur wanted to go, a happy ending with no drama. Unfortunately that leaves you with nothing but cheese. Seriously they all love each other- all problems fixed and sworn enemy's All walk side by side with strollers, lmao.

[★¸. • * ° * ༺*Blanka*༺*°°*•.¸. ♥★ · Rating 2 out of 5]

This one wasn't better than the first part (my personal opinion, of course)

Cooper became sappy in a clingy way.
Savannah turned from strong to just annoying.
When they met her father? She goes from not saying a word to "Daddy, this and Daddy that"
Then it became unrealistic, her dad is going to kill Cooper for her no longer being pure? How the fuck would he know if she is or not?
Two enemies sitting next to one another, ready to kill a civilian over a girl's virginity? I felt like I was stuck in a boring 18th century novel.

[Karen · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wrapping up loose ends.

Finding Savanah, reconciling family & diverting a biker war gets you the privilege of potentially death in the ring for deflowering the MC princess. Double standards much.

I'm sorry that Savannah's fierce independence is somewhat lost just handing it all over to Cooper to sort out. As well as instant forgiveness to her father who ignored her since mother's death, locked her into a life she didn't want & tried to kill the love of her life. Really?

It probably would have been better the two books as one.

[Laquever Fryar · Rating 1 out of 5]

Boringgggg

I'm sorry but this last book was boring Savannah was to oh baby oh baby n copper started to become a pain in my ass with all of the I'm ex navy sail oh Grover yourself buddy key word is ex ....the writer overall repeats herself and it makes u want to just put it down because the story seems to be going no where....and then there's weird mentioned about ppl looking to check if she's bleeding like who does that it sounds unreal and not romantic at all....I didn't like it the 1st book was okay but this one wasn't....sorry

[Tinabooklover · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to say, I'm with everyone else on the review side of this book.
It was ok, just wasn't for me. I have read a ton of alpha, fighter and MC books, this book was lacking. It was more of a gladiator style book. Just the style of writing, the writing...it was just...different. I stopped once to check and see what year this book was written.
So...just like I said, this just wasn't the book for me.

[Kristine Tallent · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved these books and there where great but the ending seem to drag on, idk it was great to see where they ended up and to see everyone around them getting close and what they want and that Cooper didn't have to really join the MC that he got to live out his days as a fighter and have beautiful kids and everyone got a long so well.
This is a great ending to these! can't wait to see if I like some of her other book.

[Erin · Rating 2 out of 5]

By the time I got to the 2nd book it was all getting so incredibly repetitive. I found myself scanning over whole paragraphs looking for something interesting. The author wasted so much of the book on saying over and over how much they love each other. We get it! Move on! It wasn't the worst book I've ever read, but it's very predictable and cheesy. The sex scenes are well written though. They don't go on too long.

[Nur · Rating 3 out of 5]

This series was okay. I thought the premise of the series was good and it was outlined well but I found the writing style and conversation kind of immature. It was kind of like a car accident to me. You want to put it down and look away but you just can't and have to see it through to the end. Don't get me wrong, it was a cute story but the characters just kept on getting more annoying and the intercourse scenes seemed forced to me but then again that's just my own opinion.