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The Pounding Hearts Series: Volume One
Raw, steamy, and sweet. The Pounding Hearts Series is full of badass MMA fighters who will beat the crap out of anyone who tries to mess with their girls.
Four full-length, standalone books, each features a dominant alpha hero and a young heroine trying to make her way in the world.
Book One - Banging Reaper
Two men. Only one can be the best in the ring. Only one can make her completely his.
Yeah, they call me Reaper, because I make anyone who fights me wish he was dead. I'm large and in charge with a big house, two cars, and enough money to party for the rest of my days. Life is great—but meeting Avery changes everything. She's nothing like the ring girls I usually hook up with. There’s just something about her that brings out the protective beast inside me. She needs to be mine, but that cheating asshole Ethan is in the way.
I'll do whatever it takes to claim her ... even if that means destroying her best friend.
Book Two – Slamming Demon
Second chances don't come easy. Sometimes, you have to fight like hell for what you want.
I'm a demon in the ring ... but Mandy still owns my heart. That doesn't mean I'm ready to pick up where we left off, though. I don't know if I forgive her, but I'm not letting anyone else near her. She's mine to protect whether she knows it or not...
Book Three – Bucking Bear
Sometimes, the biggest fights of your life are the ones outside the ring.
I’ve never known a woman like Grace before. As soon as I met her, I wanted to claim her, make her mine, and protect her from everything. And her little girl already feels like my own daughter. So if her jerk of an ex tries to mess with Grace -- or Hope -- he’s going to find out a grizzly would be easier to fight than me. No one hurts my girls.
Book Four – Breaking Beast
He’s determined to protect her, even if it breaks him.
Life’s been pretty damn good to me. As the reigning middleweight champion, I’ve got money, power, and fame. Not to mention a surplus of women willing to jump into my bed. All in all, I’ve got few complaints. I’m just living the dream… then Christy falls into my lap. She’s young, vulnerable, and innocent. And she has enough on her that plate that she doesn’t need any grief from an old bastard like me. But she’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever laid eyes on. I can’t stop myself from wanting her, even though there’s more than a decade between us. I’m trying hard to keep my hands to myself, but she’s proving to be a temptation too great to resist…
Four full-length, standalone books, each features a dominant alpha hero and a young heroine trying to make her way in the world.
Book One - Banging Reaper
Two men. Only one can be the best in the ring. Only one can make her completely his.
Yeah, they call me Reaper, because I make anyone who fights me wish he was dead. I'm large and in charge with a big house, two cars, and enough money to party for the rest of my days. Life is great—but meeting Avery changes everything. She's nothing like the ring girls I usually hook up with. There’s just something about her that brings out the protective beast inside me. She needs to be mine, but that cheating asshole Ethan is in the way.
I'll do whatever it takes to claim her ... even if that means destroying her best friend.
Book Two – Slamming Demon
Second chances don't come easy. Sometimes, you have to fight like hell for what you want.
I'm a demon in the ring ... but Mandy still owns my heart. That doesn't mean I'm ready to pick up where we left off, though. I don't know if I forgive her, but I'm not letting anyone else near her. She's mine to protect whether she knows it or not...
Book Three – Bucking Bear
Sometimes, the biggest fights of your life are the ones outside the ring.
I’ve never known a woman like Grace before. As soon as I met her, I wanted to claim her, make her mine, and protect her from everything. And her little girl already feels like my own daughter. So if her jerk of an ex tries to mess with Grace -- or Hope -- he’s going to find out a grizzly would be easier to fight than me. No one hurts my girls.
Book Four – Breaking Beast
He’s determined to protect her, even if it breaks him.
Life’s been pretty damn good to me. As the reigning middleweight champion, I’ve got money, power, and fame. Not to mention a surplus of women willing to jump into my bed. All in all, I’ve got few complaints. I’m just living the dream… then Christy falls into my lap. She’s young, vulnerable, and innocent. And she has enough on her that plate that she doesn’t need any grief from an old bastard like me. But she’s the most beautiful woman I’ve ever laid eyes on. I can’t stop myself from wanting her, even though there’s more than a decade between us. I’m trying hard to keep my hands to myself, but she’s proving to be a temptation too great to resist…
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First published June 17, 2018
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October 22, 2018
This fun, sweet and steamy series about MMA fighters fighting to be with the women they love is a must read, MMA fan or not
Banging Reaper (Pounding Hearts Book 1) by Izzy Sweet and Sean Moriarty
MMA champion Chase "The Reaper" Winters snaps when he witnesses the hot Avery getting shoved into the wall and rescues her then gives her a ride home. When College student Avery is rescued from her best friend Ethan's moment of insanity by the handsome Chase, she feels safe, like she isn't alone anymore. Chase can't stop thinking about Avery, can't stay away from her and plans to make Avery his. Avery starts falling for Chase until he does something that makes her feel like he betrayed her trust. Is this the end for Avery and Chase?
Slamming Demon (Pounding Hearts Book 2) by Izzy Sweet and Sean Moriarty
Amanda Taylor moves back home after spending 5 years in Hollywood trying to become an actress and gets a job as a ring girl for the MMA. But that means Mandy will be seeing the handsome MMA star Brett, the boy whose heart she broke when she left for California. MMA fighter Brett "The Demon" Fitzpatrick has never been able to forget about the beautiful Mandy. Brett has been with women but none of them have made him happy like Mandy did. When Mandy comes back for good, Brett jumps at the chance to have it all with Mandy. Will Brett be able to convince Mandy to give him a second chance?
Bucking Bear (Pounding Hearts Book 3) by Izzy Sweet and Sean Moriarty
Waitress and single mother Grace finds that guys who are interested in long-term relationships avoid her and guys that are interested in her think she's an easy lay. That is, until Grace meets the gorgeous Max. Something about the tiny and beautiful Grace brings out the inner caveman in MMA fighter Maximilian "The Bear" Harper. Max knows he's getting hooked on Grace, that she's right for him ... and he plans to make her his. But Carson, the father of Graces' daughter Hope, suddenly decides he wants to be a family when Max appears on the scene, and he's not above using blackmail to get his way. Will Grace and Max get their HEA?
Breaking Beast (Pounding Hearts Book 4) by Izzy Sweet and Sean Moriarty
Christy Heiland finds herself homeless and is completely on her own when she turns 18 and her stepbrother Travis tries to have his way with her. That is, until Christy meets the hot Alex. MMA fighter Alexander "The Beast" Marsh finds the beautiful Christy crying her eyes out in the gym after hours and takes her home with him after she asks him to drop her off at a motel. Christy and Alex start falling for each other but will their 12 year age difference be an insurmountable obstacle? Alex is willing to wait to claim Christy, but Travis will never stop looking for Christy and plans to claim her too. Will Christy and Alex get their HEA?
Banging Reaper (Pounding Hearts Book 1) by Izzy Sweet and Sean Moriarty
MMA champion Chase "The Reaper" Winters snaps when he witnesses the hot Avery getting shoved into the wall and rescues her then gives her a ride home. When College student Avery is rescued from her best friend Ethan's moment of insanity by the handsome Chase, she feels safe, like she isn't alone anymore. Chase can't stop thinking about Avery, can't stay away from her and plans to make Avery his. Avery starts falling for Chase until he does something that makes her feel like he betrayed her trust. Is this the end for Avery and Chase?
Slamming Demon (Pounding Hearts Book 2) by Izzy Sweet and Sean Moriarty
Amanda Taylor moves back home after spending 5 years in Hollywood trying to become an actress and gets a job as a ring girl for the MMA. But that means Mandy will be seeing the handsome MMA star Brett, the boy whose heart she broke when she left for California. MMA fighter Brett "The Demon" Fitzpatrick has never been able to forget about the beautiful Mandy. Brett has been with women but none of them have made him happy like Mandy did. When Mandy comes back for good, Brett jumps at the chance to have it all with Mandy. Will Brett be able to convince Mandy to give him a second chance?
Bucking Bear (Pounding Hearts Book 3) by Izzy Sweet and Sean Moriarty
Waitress and single mother Grace finds that guys who are interested in long-term relationships avoid her and guys that are interested in her think she's an easy lay. That is, until Grace meets the gorgeous Max. Something about the tiny and beautiful Grace brings out the inner caveman in MMA fighter Maximilian "The Bear" Harper. Max knows he's getting hooked on Grace, that she's right for him ... and he plans to make her his. But Carson, the father of Graces' daughter Hope, suddenly decides he wants to be a family when Max appears on the scene, and he's not above using blackmail to get his way. Will Grace and Max get their HEA?
Breaking Beast (Pounding Hearts Book 4) by Izzy Sweet and Sean Moriarty
Christy Heiland finds herself homeless and is completely on her own when she turns 18 and her stepbrother Travis tries to have his way with her. That is, until Christy meets the hot Alex. MMA fighter Alexander "The Beast" Marsh finds the beautiful Christy crying her eyes out in the gym after hours and takes her home with him after she asks him to drop her off at a motel. Christy and Alex start falling for each other but will their 12 year age difference be an insurmountable obstacle? Alex is willing to wait to claim Christy, but Travis will never stop looking for Christy and plans to claim her too. Will Christy and Alex get their HEA?
April 4, 2020
Izzy and Sean hit it out of the park with the new series Royal Bastards!! For fans familiar with their work, they are known for their Disciplines and Pounding Heart series (if you haven’t checked them out, you need to. You don’t need to read them to enjoy this book).
I loved the story of Coy and Allie. Two High School sweethearts planning their future together. Add in an accident and Allie’s meddling parents, and the two are torn apart. 5 years later Allie returns to town to protect herself and her young son from an abusive husband. MC members see her in town and follow her. Allie does not remember Coy or anyone of the members (they were all high school friends) and her son looks a lot like Coy! Can Coy and Allie find their love again and can the MC protect her from her abusive husband?
The story also had great supporting characters and hopefully they can get their own stories too! I need Poster Boy’s story now!!!
I loved the story of Coy and Allie. Two High School sweethearts planning their future together. Add in an accident and Allie’s meddling parents, and the two are torn apart. 5 years later Allie returns to town to protect herself and her young son from an abusive husband. MC members see her in town and follow her. Allie does not remember Coy or anyone of the members (they were all high school friends) and her son looks a lot like Coy! Can Coy and Allie find their love again and can the MC protect her from her abusive husband?
The story also had great supporting characters and hopefully they can get their own stories too! I need Poster Boy’s story now!!!
October 13, 2025
In general, I did enjoy all the MMA references. Lots of manly men. It's worth the price of buying this boxset for the content in the book. It's certainly better than other boxsets I've read. I have to say I prefer book 2 and 4 compared to the others.
book 1
I enjoyed this book. While I didn't really believe their level of connection at first, their relationship slowly picked up.
book 2
Demon finds his ex, Mandy, is back in town, but even after she cruelly left him those years ago, he can't help but feel that spark with her. There was a good chunk of flashback moments that I really enjoyed. It really sold their current relationship.
Book 3
The big Bear is on the defensive when an ex bothers Grace and her little girl.
Book 4 is quite different as Christy also trains for a fight due to a troubling home line. She meets Beast who can't seem to get her out of his head.
book 1
I enjoyed this book. While I didn't really believe their level of connection at first, their relationship slowly picked up.
book 2
Demon finds his ex, Mandy, is back in town, but even after she cruelly left him those years ago, he can't help but feel that spark with her. There was a good chunk of flashback moments that I really enjoyed. It really sold their current relationship.
Book 3
The big Bear is on the defensive when an ex bothers Grace and her little girl.
Book 4 is quite different as Christy also trains for a fight due to a troubling home line. She meets Beast who can't seem to get her out of his head.
October 30, 2018
Loved it
Banging Reaper
I absolutely loved Chase and Avery. The story itself was awesome.
Slamming Demon
I very rarely read books that go back to the past as it gets annoying but I figured I would see how it goes plus I absolutely love second chance romances! I liked the story and the characters they were good. Brett was a sweetheart and Mandy’s sassy attitude was so good. They worked well together. The epilogue was hilarious
Bucking Bear
I absolutely freaking loved Max he was so adorable and a teddy bear! I loved Grace as well she was awesome and Hope was absolutely adorable.
Breaking Beast
Alex was like a gentle giant and I loved Chrissy. They worked so good together.
Banging Reaper
I absolutely loved Chase and Avery. The story itself was awesome.
Slamming Demon
I very rarely read books that go back to the past as it gets annoying but I figured I would see how it goes plus I absolutely love second chance romances! I liked the story and the characters they were good. Brett was a sweetheart and Mandy’s sassy attitude was so good. They worked well together. The epilogue was hilarious
Bucking Bear
I absolutely freaking loved Max he was so adorable and a teddy bear! I loved Grace as well she was awesome and Hope was absolutely adorable.
Breaking Beast
Alex was like a gentle giant and I loved Chrissy. They worked so good together.
December 19, 2022
My Heart is definitely Pounding!
Awesome series! I loved the characters, hot, ripped MMA guys and the strong women they fall hard for. Their friend group is beyond cool. Their stories are filled with sweetness, love, hot sexy times, some mystery and vengeance! 4 stand alone yet interconnected stories in one volume… that equals a lot of pages to get through when you can’t put it down!💖💖💖💖💖
Awesome series! I loved the characters, hot, ripped MMA guys and the strong women they fall hard for. Their friend group is beyond cool. Their stories are filled with sweetness, love, hot sexy times, some mystery and vengeance! 4 stand alone yet interconnected stories in one volume… that equals a lot of pages to get through when you can’t put it down!💖💖💖💖💖
October 15, 2018
Read it!
I don't write many reviews but these books are amazing. If you are worried this is just another "romance" its not. These books will remain in my top 5 all time favorite series. The authors do a fantastic job sucking you in and before you know it, its 3am on a work night!
Each book is unique and I love the duel view point.
I don't write many reviews but these books are amazing. If you are worried this is just another "romance" its not. These books will remain in my top 5 all time favorite series. The authors do a fantastic job sucking you in and before you know it, its 3am on a work night!
Each book is unique and I love the duel view point.
October 25, 2018
What a brilliant boxset
A new author for me and damn what a boxset. I loved the characters and the story lines. Each book is centred around one main guy but they all appear throughout. A truly gripping read.
A new author for me and damn what a boxset. I loved the characters and the story lines. Each book is centred around one main guy but they all appear throughout. A truly gripping read.
October 31, 2018
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review....
Hot, alpha MMA fighters meet sexy, strong women....what's not like!! Four books for the price of one each one has a great couple, interesting story, and a HEA. Great read!!
Hot, alpha MMA fighters meet sexy, strong women....what's not like!! Four books for the price of one each one has a great couple, interesting story, and a HEA. Great read!!
November 14, 2018
Great
Never been much of a fan of MMA romances, but like everything Izzy and Sean write, these books were all great reads. The guys are all grounded and just good and decent and hot. The girls are all strong personalities and yet somewhat fragile in different ways.
Never been much of a fan of MMA romances, but like everything Izzy and Sean write, these books were all great reads. The guys are all grounded and just good and decent and hot. The girls are all strong personalities and yet somewhat fragile in different ways.
November 27, 2018
Enthralling
Loved each book in the series, how the authors immerse you in the characters thoughts, and especially how each character has their own musical playlist. It's like an artistic blanket that wraps you in the story and makes you never want to wake up
Loved each book in the series, how the authors immerse you in the characters thoughts, and especially how each character has their own musical playlist. It's like an artistic blanket that wraps you in the story and makes you never want to wake up
January 20, 2019
5stars for every story
Every story had me hooked from the first page to the last. The characters were so well developed and their emotions so real I couldn't stop reading. I wish I could give this more than 5 stars it deserves it!
Every story had me hooked from the first page to the last. The characters were so well developed and their emotions so real I couldn't stop reading. I wish I could give this more than 5 stars it deserves it!
October 25, 2020
Absolutely love the series
Who doesn't love a boxset. Your favorite series in one bundle. I reccomend all authors do this for their series. My favorite out of this series has to be "Breaking Beast".
Who doesn't love a boxset. Your favorite series in one bundle. I reccomend all authors do this for their series. My favorite out of this series has to be "Breaking Beast".
November 22, 2020
I loved all these books separately and was ecstatic when I got to relive them all again as a boxed set. These were the first MMA books that I read and each one I loved more than the last although Beast will always be my favorite.
October 15, 2018
This series is awesome and it's now in a bundle. This men are so amazing they will do anything to protect the ones they love Bear was my favorite one of all.
January 31, 2019
Oh My God
Everything you need is right here in this series.
Guaranteed you won't be able to put it down!
Get it NOW!!
Everything you need is right here in this series.
Guaranteed you won't be able to put it down!
Get it NOW!!
May 19, 2019
Couldn't put them down!
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed a "sports" romance. I couldn't stop reading the series. These were well written, as always, and sexy as $@!?. Loved this series!
I was surprised at how much I enjoyed a "sports" romance. I couldn't stop reading the series. These were well written, as always, and sexy as $@!?. Loved this series!
June 26, 2019
Interesting read
This whole series is absolutely intriguing from the very beginning to the end. I can’t wait to see what the author comes up with next.
This whole series is absolutely intriguing from the very beginning to the end. I can’t wait to see what the author comes up with next.
September 23, 2020
Easily one of my favourite series. In saying that anything by Izzy and Sean is amazing.
March 22, 2021
SO GOOD ❤🔥
May 4, 2023
Amazing series!!
Each book was perfect.
Sexy alpha men
MMA fighting and the women they fall head over heels for!
I highly recommend this series
Each book was perfect.
Sexy alpha men
MMA fighting and the women they fall head over heels for!
I highly recommend this series
May 10, 2022
These are all short and basically cute stories about several couples. Mostly the same stories only tweaked a little to make a difference. Bad writing. I read them because I was bored.
February 27, 2021
Previously I've only read the Disciple series of Izzy and Sean's. Don't know how I missed these ones. But I loved it. Brent and Mandy have moved into the favorites spot. But all of them are amazing.
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