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MMA #1

The Fighter's Prize

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Whitney’s father is up to his eyeballs in gambling debts and now he’s placing her as the wager on a no-holds-barred MMA fight. But she refuses to have zero say in her own destiny. So she decides to motivate the Russian fighter, Maxim “Madman of MMA” Semenov, with a kiss. A kiss that turns into so much more and has the Russian vowing to win the fight and claim her forever…

69 pages, Kindle Edition

First published July 30, 2020

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Profile Image for Anovelqueen .
299 reviews1,047 followers
December 15, 2021
***4 STARS***

Another cute smut novelette by Jessa Kane.

Whitney is trying to prevent the arranged marriage her dad set up due to his gambling losses. So she goes to her intendeds fighting competitor to encourage him to win the fight. Maxim is instantly in love/lust with the beautiful girl who comes into the boxing arena he is working out at late one night.

Both MCs are virgins and there is an explicit exhibitionism scene.
Profile Image for Saswati.
518 reviews343 followers
August 29, 2020
3.4 “I’m your prize” stars 🌟

Another insta-love/insta-lust goodie from Jessa Kane! ✔
“I don’t know why they call you ‘The Madman.’ You’re mean when necessary, but you’re also a big sweetie.”
I tilt her chin up so she can see the gravity in my eyes. “If you want to know why I am called ‘The Madman,’ put yourself in danger or try and leave me. You will find out then.”
Would have rated this higher had it not been for these:

“Daddy” she calls me.
I find I like this very much.


I find I hate this very much!

Her voice echoes inside my head, calling me Daddy while I conquered her pussy from behind.
Daddy, she calls. Daddy. Daddy.


Dude, stop!
Profile Image for Mareeva.
382 reviews10.3k followers
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June 7, 2021
I think a Russian man would rather castrate himself and cut his tongue out than act the way Maxim acted in this book

But you know what...we'll let it slide, this was hilarious.
Profile Image for TJ ☾.
837 reviews1,904 followers
April 28, 2021
3.5 Stars

this guy was def my favorite JK hero i've read so far. honestly i didn't catch his name and i'm pretty sure his characterization is borderline offensive to russians but hey, i was still a fan 🤷🏽‍♀️

also it's amazing how easily i'm able to block out the daddy kink from these novellas now. barely even notice it 🤡 it never fails to crack me up tho how her heroes always insist on carrying the heroines around like they're babies. like... just why 😂
Profile Image for Ida.
140 reviews241 followers
April 5, 2021
DNF..

What was I thinking!? I went through the unread books on my Kindle and picked the shortest one in hopes that I at least would finish something this month, but I forgot my horrible experience with the last book I read from this author. Is this meant to be a joke? Just no.
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358 reviews
November 7, 2022
This little novella hit the spot. For being so short, it felt developed enough to be satisfying. It was full of typical JK insta-everything, daddy kink, over-the-top antics, and an obsessive, jealous hero who becomes unhinged at the drop of a hat.

Also, the hero's name was Maxim Semenov. Was JK trying to send us a subliminal message with that...? MAXim SEMENov. 🤔 I would not be surprised, given the breeding kink in this book. 😆

Slight spoiler alert: exhibitionistic “claiming.”

There’s just something about her crazy-ass heroes that keep me coming back.

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250 reviews132 followers
October 8, 2020
3.75 stars⭐️

oof Hero reminds me of Remy from Real by Katy Evans. i mean the entire novella sorta gave me that vibe and i was living for it 🤩
Profile Image for Diana.
691 reviews166 followers
December 25, 2020
Definitely one of my favs. Kane can write a heroine that fights back, wow! Lol. I thought I'd never read such a story by Kane lolololol Loved it. Humor. Steam. It was overall very fun!
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2,276 reviews518 followers
August 9, 2020
Spoilers ahead, 3.5*



Ok I've gotta admit this author's books have grown on me, yes they're OTT but I really enjoyed this one. Maxim's accent just made it even more delicious. There was the one scene I wasn't a fan of but it worked for me overall. Thankfully the sister's book is already on my kindle


No cheating
OM drama
Virgin mcs
Yummy smutty goodness
Barely 18 h not sure about H


I low-key be wanting someone to be as obsessed with me as these heroes are with their h 😂😜👀
Profile Image for ♡Tonya♡.
2,062 reviews568 followers
August 2, 2020
4 stars

MMA fighters aren’t my kryptonite. I am always on the hunt for a safe fighter story and this fit the bill

-no cheating
-no ow woman drama
-om drama from a fighter that wanted her but she was trying to avoid him
-safe no others after meeting
-dual virgin
-sex where the OM who wanted her could see
-ok epilogue 3 years out
Profile Image for PeaceOfGod.
887 reviews377 followers
December 25, 2021
H-Surprisingly Virgin, A Russian because...why not?
ALPHAAAAAAAA




h-Blonde*obviously...aren't they all?*
A little....itty-bitty stubborn.


Age gap.
DD/lg kink
No-cheating
Voyeurism.
HEA with little nuggets(NOT the chicken...the KIDS ok?)
ALSO check-out the nest book which has the h's elder sister's story.
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885 reviews397 followers
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July 15, 2021
”Whitney, I have made you sad now, too? First sexy. Then angry. Now crying.” Agony leaves holes in my gut. “I am not good with this kind of thing. I only know I will break Banner’s face tomorrow and you will be mine. Never his!”

see how he talks? his pov were legit beating-his-chest (literally he did that once) cavemen-y and it was actually endearing. he reminded me of that guy in The Golden Dynasty (im not saying theyre similar but)



so anyway i liked it alright, that is until ;

I like the idea of being totally helpless while he’s inside me.
I like the idea of him being one hundred percent in charge. The man in my life.
My caretaker.
My breath is loud in my ears. “I’ve been keeping myself for you, too, Daddy.”
A sound catches in Maxim’s throat, his driving body slowing down. “Call me that again.”
Heat teases me cheeks. “Daddy.”
That colossal chest heaves, his sex swelling and pulsing inside of me. “You will call me this from now on, Whitney.”
A balm spreads in my chest. “Okay. Harder, Daddy,” I choke out, the whirlpool picking up speed beneath my belly button.
Maxim’s length jerks inside of me and he groans, his hips slapping harder against my buttocks. “You will give Daddy babies. You will give me everything.”
“Yes,” I whisper.”


ahh fucking hell, why?

though it didnt really bother me that much, i’d much prefer had that not exist but whatever
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1,095 reviews285 followers
November 24, 2020
Maxim Semenov is crazy..BUT also crazy in such a sexy way that he made my mouth water!!!!

He is the notorious MMA Fighter everyone have nicknamed "The Madman" and finds his first and only love in the young woman who tries to seduce him,the very stubborn and lovely Whitney.This story was so much fun,crazy,sweet and steamy and i loved all of it!I also think these two MC´s are my favourite couple of Jessa Kane`s to date and both being virgins only strengthens that belief.
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811 reviews184 followers
August 1, 2020
She is my heart now. She lives inside of it, keeping it beating.

Ok...wow. This was fantastic.
I absolutely love when this author writes a story where both H/h are virgins. Her male characters are out of this world OTT, alpha, possessive and obsessed with their females and I can't get enough, especially when they're dual virgins. I could have done without the voyeurism but it wasn't bad at all and it wasn't the H's idea, it was the h's. I think maybe this made it easier for me to take, personally. Still a great story. Completely loved the H, actually he was just about perfect, IMO. No cheating, no abuse but the h's father offers her up and lures her to a creepy OM who wants her but she wants nothing to do with him. Dual POV. Epilogue 3 years out. The story about her sister, which I believe is next, sounds very intriguing with the kingpin. My fingers are crossed that their story will be similar to this one.
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3,692 reviews2,458 followers
August 1, 2020
Pretty fast pace novella with some steam.

Whitney and her sister Scout have a plan, get MMA fighter Maxim to win his next fight so Whitney doesn't have to marry Banner who their father kinda promised to him. But that changes when Maxim sees her he doesn't need to be tricked or anything hes already fallen for his little angel and he only has one plan make sure he wins fight time is upon them he wins boy the tension once the fight is over.. its dirty and fast, also their is some drama with banner and who has her sister. And Max needs to learn to compromise and work on his boyfriend skills lol. Couple times the accent was meh.. but yeah.

I cant wait for the sisters story she gets taken by a high power gangster.

No ow drama slight om drama, No cheating, slight secondary character, drama, sexy times, Both virgins

Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐

Instalove
18h/idk
Violence
Voyagerism
No condom
Safeish
Daddy kink
Hea
Epilogue
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358 reviews68 followers
August 8, 2020
5 stars!

i'm liking this A LOT and it just seems like her books are getting better and better! who dares to say no to a Russian fighter..? let alone a crazily possessive, obsessive alpha (not forgetting OTT) HOT Russian fighter.. yep!

in usual Jessa Kane style, there's hot HOT sex, plenty of dirty-talking, slight role-play and there's also a scene of exhibitionism which caught me by surprise, considering how Maxim practically hides Whit from other guy's eyes 😌

i loveee how Maxim calls his Whitney Котик/Kotik (which i heard that its commonly used regardless of gender. is that right?)

5 stars! 🔥 can't wait to read Scout's book next.
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385 reviews237 followers
February 16, 2024
4☆ Damn that was fun, even the 2nd time. 🤭 This flavor of goofy-sexy-oddly-sweet can only be the work of the Queen of OTT, Jessa Kane.

“You want to kiss me?"
Her smile is lopsided. “Why start asking questions now? You’ve already picked me up without permission like a caveman.”
“You are tiny little thing,” I rasp. “I wanted to cradle you.”


💙 Maxim SEMENov. 🤣 This sweet, whipped, vicious Russian bear of an MMA fighter is endearingly unhinged in his insta-obsession. Whitney shows up hoping to convince him to save her from his opponent, and later to help her sister taken by a mafioso. Even as the adorably inexperienced Maxim is falling all over himself to care for and claim his fated mate, he tries to self-reflect and temper his j/p drive--TRIES being the operative word.

I tilt her chin up so she can see the gravity in my eyes. “If you want to know why I am called ‘The Madman,’ put yourself in danger or try and leave me. You will find out then.”

Maxim's a caricature, but it's all done on purpose and makes fun of itself. If you're like me, you'll laugh and squirm and roll your eyes while eating. It. Up. 🍧
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847 reviews134 followers
April 2, 2021
Wow, this book was hottttt. Maxim is a straight up brute but I loved how he went all softie for Whitney every damn time. Plus I am a huge sucker for virgin dudes. And I kinda liked his Russian accent in this. It wasn’t too overdone, it was just right.

When they started the Daddy talk? Ohhhh boy, I’m a sucker for that daddy kink. It instantly heats me up from inside out. The role play they did while running Whitney’s lines together? Omgggahhhh, YES. So much yes. I know this isn’t for everyone but I am so into it.

I’m definitely going to go read Whitney’s sister Scout’s book soon. I was intrigued by her situation and wondered if she’d have her own book or not. Luckily I saw at the end of this book that she does! The Kingpin’s Weakness. 😉

4⭐️ for this one

POV: Dual 1st person
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2,021 reviews108 followers
August 3, 2020
6acp
Si un momento contigo está en juego, siempre ganaré, Whitney.



The Fighter’s Prize de Jessa Kane

Mí humilde opinión:


Whitney está desesperada. Su padre tiene deudas y quiere entregarla como pago. Para escapar del hombre al que su padre quiere entregarla como pago tiene que seducir al rival.

Su esperanza es que el oponente gane para no caer en garras de un terrible hombre.

Armada con una valentía que apenas siente, va al gimnasio donde entrena Maxim alias Madman Semenov de la
MMA actuando como una dama en apuros. Su misión, conquistarlo con un beso, un adelanto de lo que ganará.

Solo que este enorme ruso no era como ella pensaba! No le teme, lo contrario. Solo puede gustarle más a cada momento porque la trata con dulzura y aprecio.

Whitney nunca estuvo más feliz en ser su premio!



Es el primer libro que leo de Jessa Kane y no porque recién descubro la autora sino porque es la primera sinopsis de los libros que tiene que me llama realmente la atención.

Pensamiento aparte, no puedo decirle no a un libro sobre un luchador de MMA, encima ruso? Tentador!

Es una lectura rápida pero se disfruta mucho. Sexy por dónde se lo lea!

Maxim me compró con su lado protector, loco, dulce e inocente porque no sabe que es el amor hasta que conoce a Whitney. Me derretía de Woows con cada cosa que hacía por ella.

Whitney me gustó mucho también, una heroína que iba al frente pase lo que pase.

Me gustó que ambos fueran vírgenes y tuvieran una loca obsesión posesiva mútua.

No me gustó mucho la parte voyerista pero bueno, un punto encontra.

Y el epílogo de tres años después? Me encantó!!! No pudo haber terminado mejor la historia!

Y ya por dios quiero saber qué fue lo que pasó a Scout, la hermana de Whitney y el mafioso!?


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383 reviews115 followers
July 11, 2021
england lost the euros and i felt like i was going to be sick for 3 hours so i rewarded myself with smut
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