Title: Prepared To Fight
Author: EJ Shortall
Book Tour: July 13-24
Hosted by: SBB Promotions
Live each day as if it were your last. Worry only about yourself. Work hard and never, ever fall in love. That’s Olivia Buchanan’s motto and she stands by it every day.
Feisty, headstrong and confident, recent graduate Liv is fighting to succeed in the male dominated field she has chosen as her career. As an architect for her best friend's father's respected London based company, her chance to shine and become recognized comes when she lands the prestigious account for GO Sports and Leisure.
Armed with her plans and determination, Liv is ready to deliver the presentation of her life. That is, until he walks in. The mysterious personal trainer from the gym. The only man to have ever made her heart flutter. But he isn't all he seems.
When MMA fighter, Nathan Oakes offers Liv a business proposition to join him in Southern France, she’s left questioning his motives and wonders if she should refuse. She’s also equally intrigued by the prospect of what the trip could do for her career.
Liv has no time for a relationship. Nate doesn’t want one. When forced to live side by side, feelings are stretched and emotions are battled. Can they keep their professional and personal lives separate, preventing them from falling into something they both need to avoid?
“I thought you were going to show me some fancy flying kicks or something,” I said petulantly, watching him closely with my hands raised in the same defensive pose he carried. I began moving with him as he slowly started to circle me. “Not my thing.” “No? What is your thing then?” My arm instinctively moved away when his twitched. “My first discipline is Ju-jitsu. I’m more dangerous on the ground grappling and holding.” “Ha, so you do enjoy a good fumble and roll around on the floor then.” He shot me a look of heat before he quickly refocused. “There is only one time I enjoy rolling around, and it isn’t in a fighting arena.” I jumped back when he lunged forward. His eyes got a mischievous glint to them, and he stepped back, dropping his arms. “What are you doing?” I asked with a frown, disappointed. Surely we weren’t done already? I hadn’t even managed to sneak in a slap of my own. I dropped my arms to my side, waiting for his next move. Suddenly his left hand flashed in my peripheral vision and my arm instinctively came up to block it. At the same time he swept his leg out, catching my calf and knocking me off balance. With a screech and a thud, I landed on my back on the thick, deep red rug. “Ooof!” Air jolted from my lungs, leaving me winded and fighting hard for a deep breath. “Shit! Fuck! Liv, I’m sorry.” Nate was on his knees straddling my prone form before I could blink. His eyes were wide and fearful staring down into mine. “Are you okay?” All I could do was nod and swallow hard when he looked at me with such regret. My eyes closed at the feel of his hands smoothing my hair back and then trailing a hot path down my cheek. It was such a gentle, almost reverent touch. “God, do you know how beautiful you are?” he asked tenderly, his body lowering towards mine. I sucked in a deep breath, my heart pounding a frantic beat in my chest. He was so close, our lips only inches apart. His words and his slow, precise movements had my head spinning, but in this moment I knew I wanted him to kiss me. I was desperate for it.
My Review
First off let me say wow I love this book. I love E.J. Shortall and her Silver series so I was eager to read this just because she wrote it. This book has romance, a little danger, mystery, and more. This books was a great read. The characters have lots of depth and the
story pulls you in. Nathan is quite the mystery for most of the book.
Olivia finds herself constantly fighting her feeling for Nathan and
wondering if he feels the same way about her. There is this pull
between them and it is only a matter of time before something happens.
Nathan has a past that he is trying to forget and swears doesn't affect
his future, but it does. Olivia has never really felt the way she does
about Nathan ever before. She is trying to be what he needs and help
him but she can't do any of that if he won't let her in. She refuses to
give up even if it doesn't turn of the Nathan feels the same way for
she was hired to do a job and she is going to do it. There were some
twists and turns in the book. I didn't like Nathan manager, Mal right
from the start. There was just something off about him and it wasn't
just that he didn't seem to like Olivia. All the characters in this
book were fantastic. I hope that maybe E.J. will write a book about
Adam and Nathan's friend Cassie. There was a little bit about them
possibly liking each other at the end of this book. I look forward to
reading more books by E.J. Shortall. You did another fantastic job with
this book.
Olivia always thought that she would be married to her career. She is an architect and works for her best friend's dad and is determined to prove how good she is and that she didn't get the job just because of her connections. Her best friend Adam is her rock whenever she has any doubt he is there for her. Olivia is about to make her first big presentation. After some not so nice words from a stranger in a cafe Adam convinces Olivia to come to a new gym he has joined, Olivia agrees reluctantly. Of course while she is on the treadmill she sees a very hot personal trainer and winds up falling off said treadmill while staring at him. Mortified she goes to the locker room and prepares to go home. The next day she is prepared to give her presentation and in walks the personal trainer from the night before, Nathan Oakes, he owns the company she is presenting to. Nathan is impressed with her presentation and makes an offer of his own. He wants to help train her. Olivia wonders why he would want to help her but knows that she wants to see him again so she agrees. This leads Olivia and Nathan on a journey neither of them ever expected.
EJ Shortall was born and raised in a suburb of London, England where she currently still resides.
Having worked in education for the better part of 12 years, EJ decided a change was needed. Following a moment of inspiration, she decided to put pen to paper not expecting anything to come from the few words she had. Soon those few words turned into her first novel, Silver Lining. Not content with just writing the one, she continued with book two and then three, and has many, many more ideas just waiting to be written.
She has always enjoyed reading, but found it was mostly just a holiday extravagance. Then she discovered a certain worldwide best seller, and her passion was reignited. Reading quickly became an obsession and she couldn’t devour books fast enough. The books on her shelves and reading devices range from sweet, Young Adult romances, to smouldering erotic encounters. If pushed for an answer she would say that sexy rock star romances are her favourite.
Aside from reading and writing, EJ also enjoys amateur photography, playing around with graphics and cake decorating.
“I am on one amazing roller coaster ride at the moment. I have met so many new and wonderful people, discovered new music gems to integrate into my stories, and learned so many new skills. I cannot wait to see where this journey takes me.”
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