Nikki Castle won me over so much with her debut, 5 Rounds, that I decided to put 2 Fights on my TBR before I was even halfway finished reading it! On Nikki Castle won me over so much with her debut, 5 Rounds, that I decided to put 2 Fights on my TBR before I was even halfway finished reading it! On top of the fantastic romance between Remy and Tristan, I loved the MMA aspect of the novel as well as the amazing friendships and the sibling relationship between Remy and her sister, Hailey. Needless to say, all that gave me high expectations for this installment in the series, and thankfully, I wasn't disappointed in the least!
Hailey and Jax's chemistry was undeniable when they were only secondary characters in another couple's story, so when they finally take center stage, it's off the charts! They've known each other since Hailey was a just kid with a crush on her big sister's best friend. Over the years, that childhood crush turned into a solid friendship between her and Jax, but when Hailey finally gets out of a long term toxic relationship, their feelings for each other take a romantic turn.
Jax is as swoonworthy as they come! He is sweet, sexy, strong, and protective. I love how selfless he is when it comes to Hailey. He's willing to try anything in and out of the bedroom to make her happy, but he's also willing to make the ultimate sacrifice to ensure she heals and lives her best life, even if that life doesn't include him.
My heart hurt for Hailey. The mental manipulation and abuse she was subjected to by her narcissistic ex affected her to such an extent that she became a different person to keep her boyfriend happy and escape his wrath. Sadly, this happens all too often to women, and it's not discussed as much as physical abuse. I appreciate the way the author addressed this topic through Hailey's story.
Overall, 2 Fights is emotional, well-written, and perfectly paced. I enjoyed the characters, the friendships, the familial relationships, the romance, and of course, the steam! I love a dirty talker!
Sports and contemporary romance fans, this one's for you!
P.S. I'm hoping we get Aiden, Dani, and Max's story next. I'll be happy even if it's just Aiden and Dany's story. I do love a good ménage though, so fingers crossed!
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