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Warrior: A Steamy Wounded Hero Romance
From USA Today bestselling author Amy Olle comes an emotional enemies-to-lovers romance about finding light in the darkness and fighting for love against all odds.
When Avery’s reckless little brother falls in debt to the mob, it’s up to her to save him. Her plan is desperate and slightly impulsive, but it’s going perfectly.
Until he gets in her way.
Cian Nolan, the wounded MMA fighter with the body of an Adonis and the face of a fallen angel, is suddenly turning up at every mob-infested shindig in town. Growing up homeless and with a big fat “worthless” stamped on her forehead, Avery learned early on how to spot trouble. And Mr. Chiseled Jawline isn’t just bad news—he’s the damn headline.
She doesn’t know him, but she knows she hates him. She hates all men like him. Cold. Ruthless. Destroyers of Perfect Plans.
Okay, her plan sucked. But it would have worked.
If only she hadn’t kissed him.
Or fallen into bed with him.
Or given him her heart right along with her virginity.
It doesn’t matter if he risked his neck to save hers, or that he says her name with a rich, buttery Irish accent that crawls all the way inside her and makes her want things she can’t have. None of that is going to stop her from protecting the only family she has left. If she has to, she’ll take down every bad guy in Chicago.
Even if it means destroying the man she loves.
WARRIOR is the second full-length novel in the steamy contemporary romance series about the sexy, swoon-worthy Nolan bastards. It is a full-length, standalone novel with a Happily Ever After.
Meet the entire Nolan clan in these series by USA Today bestselling author, Amy
The Nolan BastardsBook 1: Her Wicked Stepbrother (Aiden and Brynn ~ part 1)Book 2: Saint (Aiden and Brynn ~ part 2)Book 3: Warrior (Cian and Avery)Book 4: King (Rory and Emerson)
The Nolan BrothersBook 1: Beautiful Ruin (Noah and Mina)Book 2: Sweetest Mistake (Luke and Emily)Book 3: Dirty Play (Jack and Haven)Book 4: Mad Love (Leo and Prue)Book 5: Last Heartbreak (Shea and Isobel)
When Avery’s reckless little brother falls in debt to the mob, it’s up to her to save him. Her plan is desperate and slightly impulsive, but it’s going perfectly.
Until he gets in her way.
Cian Nolan, the wounded MMA fighter with the body of an Adonis and the face of a fallen angel, is suddenly turning up at every mob-infested shindig in town. Growing up homeless and with a big fat “worthless” stamped on her forehead, Avery learned early on how to spot trouble. And Mr. Chiseled Jawline isn’t just bad news—he’s the damn headline.
She doesn’t know him, but she knows she hates him. She hates all men like him. Cold. Ruthless. Destroyers of Perfect Plans.
Okay, her plan sucked. But it would have worked.
If only she hadn’t kissed him.
Or fallen into bed with him.
Or given him her heart right along with her virginity.
It doesn’t matter if he risked his neck to save hers, or that he says her name with a rich, buttery Irish accent that crawls all the way inside her and makes her want things she can’t have. None of that is going to stop her from protecting the only family she has left. If she has to, she’ll take down every bad guy in Chicago.
Even if it means destroying the man she loves.
WARRIOR is the second full-length novel in the steamy contemporary romance series about the sexy, swoon-worthy Nolan bastards. It is a full-length, standalone novel with a Happily Ever After.
Meet the entire Nolan clan in these series by USA Today bestselling author, Amy
The Nolan BastardsBook 1: Her Wicked Stepbrother (Aiden and Brynn ~ part 1)Book 2: Saint (Aiden and Brynn ~ part 2)Book 3: Warrior (Cian and Avery)Book 4: King (Rory and Emerson)
The Nolan BrothersBook 1: Beautiful Ruin (Noah and Mina)Book 2: Sweetest Mistake (Luke and Emily)Book 3: Dirty Play (Jack and Haven)Book 4: Mad Love (Leo and Prue)Book 5: Last Heartbreak (Shea and Isobel)
- GenresContemporary
324 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 10, 2022
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About the author
Amy Olle
11 books639 followersAmy Olle writes sexy contemporary romances filled with hope, heart, and humor. She is delighted to put her Psychology degrees to good use writing romance.
Her debut novel, BEAUTIFUL RUIN, is the first book in a series about the five Irish-born Nolan brothers sent as children to live with family on a remote island in northern Michigan.
BEAUTIFUL RUIN received a Readers' Favorite 5-star review!
Amy lives in Michigan with her long-suffering husband, brilliant son, and (female) turtle named George.
If you would like to receive notifications of Amy's new releases, join her mailing list at: http://www.amyolle.com/newsletter/
Her debut novel, BEAUTIFUL RUIN, is the first book in a series about the five Irish-born Nolan brothers sent as children to live with family on a remote island in northern Michigan.
BEAUTIFUL RUIN received a Readers' Favorite 5-star review!
Amy lives in Michigan with her long-suffering husband, brilliant son, and (female) turtle named George.
If you would like to receive notifications of Amy's new releases, join her mailing list at: http://www.amyolle.com/newsletter/
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September 13, 2022
I loved this book! It's been a couple of years between the first two books is this series and this one but it was well worth the wait. As soon as i started reading, everything just came flooding back: the characters and the underlying storyline. My heart just sang! There is just something about Amy's books that just stick in my subconscious. Such that no matter how long in between books, I still remember them without having to go back to read them!
I loved Avery and Cian. She's spunky, trying to keep her brother out of trouble. Cian is tough, having just found out his cancer is in remission and he too embarks on a path to help his family. They seem like an unlikely pair, but they are great together. Sadly, I reached the end way too soon. Looking forward to the next book by this author.
I loved Avery and Cian. She's spunky, trying to keep her brother out of trouble. Cian is tough, having just found out his cancer is in remission and he too embarks on a path to help his family. They seem like an unlikely pair, but they are great together. Sadly, I reached the end way too soon. Looking forward to the next book by this author.
September 26, 2022
Amy Olle is back! This Nolan brother novel, featuring Cian, is excellent. The writing style and pace of the novel don’t let you put this book down once you start reading! The plot is all it needs to be and more. Cian suffers real life medical problems and keeps it real. He talks about how hard it was to overcome and fears of what the future might bring. This is what makes this book so grand, real people, real emotions, and loyal family. Loved it!
September 14, 2022
Mafia isn't one of the tropes I normally read, but it's a story by Amy Olle so I just had to read this one 😊👍
I really liked Avery und Cian and I loved that we meet the whole Nolan clan again 🤗 I was hoping there would be a story for Rory and Corinne but it looks like the author has other plans for him...
Can't wait to read more about the Nolans.
I really liked Avery und Cian and I loved that we meet the whole Nolan clan again 🤗 I was hoping there would be a story for Rory and Corinne but it looks like the author has other plans for him...
Can't wait to read more about the Nolans.
September 12, 2022
Two individuals from different people collide and find that they have a common goal. Bring down a corrupted and murderous trafficker.
Cian retired from MMA due to health reasons. At least he thinks he is until he is more or less forced into a fight by the villain Moretto. What Moretto doesn't know is that Cian is not who he appears to be. He appears to be working for the mob, but he has a secret that can help him reach his goal.
Avery works for the tabloid and is digging into Moretto's life to bring him down. She gatecraches one of his parties, only to find that she has bitten more than she can chew. Lucky for her that Cian comes to her rescue. They've never met, but there is a strong pull between them and one thing leads to another. Avery is putting herself in danger to save her brother and Cian offers assistance with no strings attached. Then it comes to light that his brother has been doing the unthinkable behind her back. What happens when she uncovers Cian secret?After all she now has a secret too? Can she save her brother?
There is a light and dark side to the story. The Nolan family is close knit and has each other's back. I like the family loyalty. Cian is a gentle giant who would do anything for Avery even when she thinks that he is out of her league. Once the looming danger has passed, they acknowledge their feelings and it ends beautifully.
Cian retired from MMA due to health reasons. At least he thinks he is until he is more or less forced into a fight by the villain Moretto. What Moretto doesn't know is that Cian is not who he appears to be. He appears to be working for the mob, but he has a secret that can help him reach his goal.
Avery works for the tabloid and is digging into Moretto's life to bring him down. She gatecraches one of his parties, only to find that she has bitten more than she can chew. Lucky for her that Cian comes to her rescue. They've never met, but there is a strong pull between them and one thing leads to another. Avery is putting herself in danger to save her brother and Cian offers assistance with no strings attached. Then it comes to light that his brother has been doing the unthinkable behind her back. What happens when she uncovers Cian secret?After all she now has a secret too? Can she save her brother?
There is a light and dark side to the story. The Nolan family is close knit and has each other's back. I like the family loyalty. Cian is a gentle giant who would do anything for Avery even when she thinks that he is out of her league. Once the looming danger has passed, they acknowledge their feelings and it ends beautifully.
September 21, 2022
I voluntarily reviewed a copy of "WARRIOR" THE Nolan brothers series are such great stories you don't want miss reading they pull you right into all the intense drama & chaos you can't get enough of.
Cian Nolan is a retired MMA fighter due to health issues, he decides to help his family but Moretto ends up forcing him into a fight the thing he doesn't know is Cian isn't who he appears to be he thinks Cian works for the Mob but he has a secret that will him reach his goal.
Avery works for the tabloid, she's digging into Moretto's life trying up save her brother she crashes parties but soon find herself in over her head until Cian comes to her rescue there drwan to one another the sparks fly, he offers to help her JO strings atrached they soon become do much more.
I definitely recommend to get this amazing, interesting, engagiing, riviting story following "Cian & Avery's" journey together both have secrets neither know about what will happen when there revealed you must get this well story up see what happens so well worth the read you won't be disappointed.
I'm so looking forward to the next book in Nolan Series "RORY'S" story can't come soon enough.
Cian Nolan is a retired MMA fighter due to health issues, he decides to help his family but Moretto ends up forcing him into a fight the thing he doesn't know is Cian isn't who he appears to be he thinks Cian works for the Mob but he has a secret that will him reach his goal.
Avery works for the tabloid, she's digging into Moretto's life trying up save her brother she crashes parties but soon find herself in over her head until Cian comes to her rescue there drwan to one another the sparks fly, he offers to help her JO strings atrached they soon become do much more.
I definitely recommend to get this amazing, interesting, engagiing, riviting story following "Cian & Avery's" journey together both have secrets neither know about what will happen when there revealed you must get this well story up see what happens so well worth the read you won't be disappointed.
I'm so looking forward to the next book in Nolan Series "RORY'S" story can't come soon enough.
September 11, 2022
I liked the main characters Cian and Avery. I felt that they were adversarial but not really enemies. There was a lot of action in this book. Mafia, MMA fighter/fighting, and kidnapping.
The two main characters weren't really honest with each other in the beginning, and it was understandable, but I thought if they were involved in a relationship their truths would have been revealed earlier so they would be able to work together sooner.
I enjoyed reading about the extended family again. I am looking forward to Rory's story.
Steam level - 3
Language - not too offensive
The two main characters weren't really honest with each other in the beginning, and it was understandable, but I thought if they were involved in a relationship their truths would have been revealed earlier so they would be able to work together sooner.
I enjoyed reading about the extended family again. I am looking forward to Rory's story.
Steam level - 3
Language - not too offensive
November 27, 2024
Love these brothers!
Warrior by Amy Olle: 5 stars
Loved this story. Well developed and relatable characters, with a really bad guy common denominator. Also. Lots of chemistry, and family complexities.
—PTators
Warrior by Amy Olle: 5 stars
Loved this story. Well developed and relatable characters, with a really bad guy common denominator. Also. Lots of chemistry, and family complexities.
—PTators
May 17, 2025
Well, i knew i was gonna like this book and man did i do just that! They are the cutest couple, they got me smiling all the time reading their story, and i craved staying at home just to finish it with no interruptions.
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