Jase

MMA Bad Boys #3

by L. Grubb

The gym, the firehouse, home, the bar… that’s my life. I live life in the fast lane, never slowing down. Lately, with my boys finding love, I’ve found myself being the fifth wheel. My mood soured and my thoughts kept drifting to finding someone for myself. Strange, I know. I like to test drive but I’ve found no one worthy of me. I won’t settle for anything less than perfect, no fake bitches for me. I want someone who’ll challenge me, to put me in my place.

Frankie. The one girl that’s captured my attention for more than ten minutes, someone who cursed at me for staring at her tits. I have to say, that’s never happened before. She’s the kind of woman who knows what she wants in life, she’s successful and astoundingly pretty, yet she doesn’t believe it herself. Is she the one to change my womanising ways? Will she be the one to warm my bed longer than one night?

Everything was pretty fucking dandy until Jennifer, my psycho ex, text me with a secret that could change my life. I don’t know what to believe and my head is completely fucked up. What do I do? Will this break me and Frankie before anything has even begun? I’m begging, praying, for this shit to end quickly so I can move on. I hope to fucking God Jen was lying, but is she? Or for once in her life is she telling the truth?

Kindle & Paperback edition

Published August 1, 2016

About the author

Author Bio:

Lucii is a your typical British girl, hates the sun and hibernates when summer arrives! She lives at home with her 2 daughters, where they spend the day watching Frozen and peppa pig and playing play-doh.

She started off as a regular person, job, home life, health issues and a love of reading. After reading the Fifty shade phenomenon, she went onto social media to seek other authors writing the same or similar genres. She entered a world she didn’t know existed and went to open a successful blog.

Inspiring dreams took a back burner, while she learned the book community and met a bunch of amazing authors and readers alike.

A year later she decided to start writing, hoping against hope that her friends and fellow readers will like what she brings to the table.


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Reviews

[Wendy Livingstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been waiting for Jase’s story, and my word. I was not disappointed. This book can be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading the others first in order to get a background on all these sexy boys.
When Jase and Frankie meet there is an instant and intense chemistry. Jase who has been feeling a little pushed out as all of his friends are getting paired off is not prepared for the attraction between them.
This is a fast paced and entertaining read. Lucii is a talented and passionate author, and her stories enthral from the very beginning. Highly recommend her work, and cannot wait to read her next story. Congrats on an awesome job!
I received an ARC for an honest review.

[Lisa (Two Bookish Brits) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well well well, I've been intrigued with Jase ever since I heard his name, I've wanted to know his story and the incredibly talented L. Grub has gone and gave us that.

This is book 3 in the MMA Bad Boys series which can be read as a standalone but I highly recommend reading the first two to get the backstory on his boys.

Jase is a part-time MMA fighter and full time firefighter and has a reputation of sleeping about but his life is quite the opposite having not had sex in months after his ex f**ked him over.

Frankie is a troubled woman who has a wall up around her heart finding it hard to trust any men in her life after childhood nightmares.

A night out has them both meeting at a bar and Frankie tearing lumps out of Jase for eyeing up the most beautiful girl in the room in his eyes. After apologies are made they both strike up a conversation but will it go any further than that? Well I'm not about to spoil it for you, am I?

Jase was an interesting read, reading about their pasts was a great part of the story although Frankie's hit close to home. Jase and Frankie are both interesting to read about. I loved that Frankie doesn't care about speaking her mind, she's awesome. Lucii blew me away with yet another incredible book, I'm pretty sure she could never disappoint me.

[Keren Hughes · Rating 5 out of 5]

I started reading JASE an hour ago and boy was that the most fun I've had in an hour for a long time. Reading is the most fun a girl can have with her clothes on, right?!
I loved both BEAST and ROOFIE, the previous two books in this series but JASE has got to have been the best one by far. He's an MMA fighter who feels like a fifth wheel since his two non-blood brothers, Beast and Roofie started dating their girls. He isn't sure what he wants, whether he actually wants a relationship or not. But when Frankie lands in his life, she's all he can see.
Jen, the ex that hurt Jase is a mega bitch and having been hurt by her so badly, he has trust issues. But Frankie is beautiful, bubbly, vivacious and demands attention without having to speak a word. She's not a fake Barbie doll, she's a real woman with curves in all the right places. She's been hurt too and she doesn't know what Jase wants from her. But the passion between the two of them is electric.
This story is fast-paced, keeps you on the edge of your seat and cannot be put down. I had to finish it in one sitting because I needed to know if Jase and Frankie got a happily ever after or whether Jen was going to wreck the whole thing.
Lucii Grubb is a talented writer with a lot of passion and it shows in each character of every story she writes. If you loved her MC series, you should really read this MMA series and see that Lucii isn't a one trick pony who can only write one thing. She's got passion, talent by the bucketload and her stories are more than just entertaining.
If you read BEAST and ROOFIE and are now patiently waiting for JASE, believe me, he is well worth the wait.
I cannot wait to see where this series goes next.

[Karen Shortridge · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this for my honest review. After reading the first two I couldn't wait to read this and it didn't disappoint. Jase is at a bit of a loose end most of the time with Roofie and Beast finding love and being distracted which leaves him questioning what he wants but when he meets Frankie she is everything he never knew he wanted but now doesn’t want to be without. He is very wary of women after his ex Jen but Frankie is so honest, so realistic and even with her up bringing she stays positive and knows what she wants, they fit together perfectly. When the unbelievable happens with his ex Jen and her own type of crazy it will throw them for a loop but you will also see how strong they are together. This story is well written and flows and it is part of a series that I would definitely recommend you read, the characters are lovable, the plots are brilliant and they leave you wanting more from the author.

[Emma Johnston · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you read back on my reviews for this author you will see I'm a huge fan! I love this MMA series and I was so excited for Jase!

Jase is the fireman/MMA fighter who is beginning to feel like a 5th wheel since his friends are loved up. Frankie is the girl who gets crap from her brother and dad. As soon as they meet the chemistry is off the charts and it's not long before things get hot and steamy.

I really enjoyed the fact that Frankie wasn't your typical innocent girl, she was tough and feisty and knew what she wanted. As usual, Lucii has a talent for writing hot men and every hotter sex scenes!

I keep my fingers toes crossed that we haven't seen or heard the last of these hot men <3

[Tracy W (Tracy&HelensRomanceBlog) · Rating 5 out of 5]

WOW!! Think this has to be my absolute favourite of the 3 books...I loved this whole story and could have so easily carried on reading more...

Jase and Frankie are such wonderful characters, you can not help but fall in love with Jase...he is unbelievably swoon worthy and shows so many different sides of him, you just want him to find a girl...Frankie comes along and is the absolute perfect match for him, I bloody LOVED her feisty side and how she just stands up to anyone...god I love her!!

This story honestly had me smiling so big I just could feel myself been sucked into the story and I didn’t want it to end. Definitely in my eyes deserves 5 🌟....a fantastic read.

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

How the hell could this series get even hotter?
I adored Jase and Frankie. They were fantastic together and made for each other.
Jen was a conniving little bitch, and got what she deserved.
A great quick-read series that sucks you in from the first page.

[Laura Hampton · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the third book in the MMA Bad Boys series and although it can be read as a stand alone, I would highly recommend reading the first two books beforehand. This is Jase's story, but you get to see how Roofie and Beast's relationships have continued to develop.

Jase Carter, gorgeous firefighter and part-time MMA fighter seems to have it all. A great job, an awesome house, great friends and a woman to warm his bed when he feels the need. When his ex-girlfriend drops a bomb on him, he isn't sure what to think. The thought of dealing with her has him mad as hell. She turned his life completely upside down for the worse. Now Jase has his sights on gorgeous Frankie. There is just something about this girl that has him firing on all cylinders, something that he has never experienced before and one night with her just isn't enough.

Frankie has not had an easy life. Leaving home at 17 was the smartest thing she could do for herself. She has worked hard to get where she is now and although she struggles with the demons of her past and family issues that weigh heavy on her mind, she is a fairly strong character. I liked how ballsy and head strong she could be. She was open minded and accepting of situations that were beyond her control. She was willing to stand by as Jase began to deal with a nightmare of his own, supporting him through the entire situation. She wasn't afraid to go after what she wanted even with how uncomfortable she was with herself at times.

I have enjoyed this series. All three books are a relatively quick read and the story lines are good. I have loved all three leading men, I just am not sure which one is my favorite. This last book was good, though I felt it was rushed in a way. It seemed that Frankie and Jase were so insta-love so to say. I also found an issue with facts not being correct, stuff like that stick out to me (as an editor, I edit everything I read). I am guessing that I read an unedited copy of this book, if not, I would suggest another round of edits for it. I look forward to seeing where Lucii takes us with her future work and look forward to reading more of her stories.

4 Light My Fire Stars

[Books Laid Bare · Rating 5 out of 5]

Feeling a little left out since Beast and Roofie have found their happy ever afters, Jase is at a bit of a crossroads, not exactly sure that he can be bothered by having a proper relationship and I suppose feeling a little jealous of what the guys have, someone that is theirs and love them unconditionally.
But his decision may be a moot point when the bubbly Frankie enters his life, because unlike his ex Jen, Frankie is everything he never knew he wanted but now doesn’t want to be without.
I sort of understood his attitude but it was in complete contrast to what you would expect, this tough guy completely wounded by his ex and still carrying the remnants of the hurt that she had inflicted on him almost. He was wary of women in a way I would not have considered.
But with Frankie he need never have worried because the girl was just so beautiful inside and out. She was so honest, so realistic that I think of L Grubb’s ladies she is my absolute favourite, she had a past, of course she did but when a moody MMA fighter enters her life, she is at sixes and seven trying to get to terms with not only what Jase wants but what she wants too.
Can they find a way towards a relationship or will their past hurts sabotage their happiness or will they face the wrath of the deluded ex Jen and her own special brand of crazy!
The story is fabulously well written and although part of a series, it can be read as a standalone but I would really recommend that you pick up the first two book.

[Dana Busenbark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jase's ex-girlfriend has been trying to get ahold of him constantly for months now. She keeps leaving voicemails, he refuses to answer her calls because she's clingy and stalkerish to him. Why is she trying to reach him? When she finally sends him a text message that he reads, what does he find out from her? Who is Frankie? Where does Jase run into Frankie? Why is Jase trying to hide and not tell anyone what he's found out? What does he think about what he was told? I think Jase is panicked and doesn't know where to turn. The night he takes Frankie home, she leaves on him after he falls asleep. Where is he when he sees her again? Who does she come to see and how does Jase feel with that persons treatment of Frankie? After Frankie tells him about her family life, he breaks down and tells her about Jen. She stands by him and things get real very quickly while she's in the shower and Jase calls Jen back like Frankie suggests. What happens after that had me shaking my head and laughing. This book does have a great HEA. Be warned it is a very sensual and erotic read!

RECEIVED THIS BOOK AS A GIFT FOR A FAIR/HONEST REVIEW and REVIEWER FOR Bloggin' With M. Brennan.

[Anne Allsop · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was given this book for an honest review. Well to be honest I am blown away. The story is believable and has a good pace to it. There is a story line that doesn't get solved (I won't say anything as no spoilers) but I do believe this may be a ploy of the author to be able to produce another book in this series. That I have to confess will rapidly appear on my to be read list if she does.
They book may appear to be of a particular type and you may be put off by seeing it is about an MMA fighter but please don't be because at its heart it is an amazing romance with its normal ups and downs.
L. Grubb is rapidly become one of my one click buys and is most definately an author to watch out for in the future.

[Louise · Rating 4 out of 5]

Jase is book 3 in L. Grubb's MMA series. I was looking forward to this book because I felt like I didn't know much about Jase. He was in book 1 & 2 but I didn't feel connected to him and I really wanted to know more. We I certainly found out more. I couldn't help but feel sorry for Jase as his other friends were hooking up and unknowingly leaving him behind. I just wanted to jump into the book andngive him a bear hug. Jase didn't need me though as he met Frankie. She challenges Jase and fights by his side. They make a cute couple while working together to free Jase from his crazy ex.
I have enjoyed getting to know these three dirty talking fighters and the strong ladies who hold their hearts.

[Laura Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

3 freaking hours to read.....fooking amazing!

Holy Hotness! I honestly thought I was going to combust reading this! It had me hooked from page one and the sex scenes........WOW they will definitely have you blushing and clenching your thighs together! ;)

JASE is just as hot and foul-mouthed as Beast and Roofie and he will have you wanting so much more.

JASE can be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend you read the others first in this fabulous MMA Series.

L.Grubb I wish I could rate this more then 5 Stars as you have truly excelled yourself with this book.

[For the Love of Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ms. Grubb certainly knows how to capture my attention. From the Front cover of this book I was sold. However, it is the words which are important and those words were fantastic. This is a fast paced novel which has steaming sex, friendships which add the humour and camaraderie and the emotions which will tear at your heart. Jade is dreamy, he is a wonderful book boyfriend and has a tough exterior but a soft inside. This book is wonderful and I have loved this series and hope in time we get more from this group of friends. I award 5 stars!!!

[Louise Bailey · Rating 5 out of 5]

wow. jase baby just stand there.
never thought you could of ever written a hot MMA series but wow you have just bollen the ball out of the court.
The way you have brought these characters to life, has just amazed me.
Jase and Frankie remind me of few things and time's of past that you realise that you have for get to move on, otherwise it will kill you from the inside out..

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[Joanna Brocklehurst smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Really enjoyed Jace and Frankie’s story, finally learning more about what makes him tick after seeing him in the previous two books in this series. The only down side for me was some areas seemed a little ‘rushed’ compared to the previous books by this author.
Jace and Frankie, their first meeting, wow. She is definitely a force to be reckoned with. They are both quite fiery and the sparks definitely fly. A really good read.

[Kacey Hamford · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book, i think out of all of the guys he is by far my favourite.
This book is hot and full of drama.
It's face paced and once you start reading it you will not want to put it down.
Jase and Frankie are my favourite couple and i want more from them.

Def a book to read, grab the whole series to really enjoy this hotness.

[Charley Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been eagerly awaiting this book and it hasn't let me down.

Reformed bad boy, love em and leave em meets the girl who can and does meet his match.

This can be read as a standalone or part of the series.

Good storyline, good old fashioned love story and some very hot and naughty scenes

[Line · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think Jase might just be my fav guy of these three sexy hunks because he actually turned out to be a real sweety. On top of that I love this book because I could see myself in Frankie.