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FROM POPULAR AUTHOR OF GAY ROMANCE, LILY MICHAELS Book two in the Improbable Bonds series Almost two decades of boxing couldn't prepare Clayton for the biggest fight of his life—one that put love on the line. Boxing had been Clayton James' life for nearly twenty years, but the threat of a serious injury if he continued to fight forced him into retirement. Refusing to be down for the count, he carried his love of the sport into a new career as the owner of a gym. But low membership and a tightly stretched bank account mean he's faced with closing his doors—or taking one more match to save his business. The bullying that Tyler Kirk thought he'd left behind in high school not only managed to carry over into college but also seemed worse. Being older than the average student because of the years he'd taken off to rehabilitate his sister after the accident that robbed them of their parents didn't lessen the attacks he faced. His chance to find peace was in the meaty hands of the finely chiseled and sexy-as-hell owner of the gym he hoped could give him self-defense training. Neither man expected the adversarial start of their relationship to melt into something that quenched Clayton's long-neglected need and one that Tyler wasn't even aware he had. Nor could they prepare for the intense sexual chemistry that flowed between them to quickly morph their training schedule into a hot and heavy hookup routine. But the risks of Clayton's final match are amplified when it's no longer simply his health and well-being on the line but also the love of a good man and the promise of family.
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2 primary booksImprobable Bonds is a 2-book series with 2 released primary works first released in 2020 with contributions by Lily Michaels.
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I have to admit that when I read the synopsis for this book, I knew I was going to love it. I was right! Lily Michaels writes such great characters in Unlikely Match. Michaels also looks at BDSM from the learning curve of the Dom in this case and once again I love it. It is informative, correct, and done with sensitivity, humor, and in the case of our couple love.
I love boxing so I am always happy to read a book where boxing is involved. Michaels highlights a common sport injury (unfortunately) and the choices that people make while dealing with their impact. Clayton is a well-rounded character that I would love to hang out with and have train me.
Tyler is a keeper. He reminds me of the kid who always earned the under-dog award at the end of our training camps, because he does not give up. Ty is not what he represents on the surface and proves once again that the package may not always be as it appears.
I love this story and I think you will too.
I received an ARC of this book and I am writing a review without prejudice and voluntarily.