Hard to Handle (SBC Fighters, Book 3)
by Lori Foster
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Author: Lori FosterEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-02-05
ISBN: 0425219720
Number of pages: 352
Publisher: Berkley
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Book Review: Enchanting Review: Hard To Handle
Summary: 5 Stars
HARD TO HANDLE - SBC Fighters #3
LORI FOSTER
Rating: 4.5 Enchantments
Extreme fighter Harley "Hard to Handle" Handelman was definitely on Anastasia Bradley's guy radar. How could she not notice his totally ripped physique when he'd run past her isolated mountain cabin? Stasia's training as a life coach had honed her intuition - which was sending up "danger" flares - plus she was his landlady, at least during his annual sojourn in the wilds. Harley's local reputation as a serial womanizer was legendary, so although she would look, it was strictly "hand's off" - no matter how tempted she might be.
Harley had maybe one more chance to fight for the title belt. A wicked combination of fate, bad luck, and rotten timing with women had thwarted his earlier attempts. He'd decided that complete control was the key to success: control over his body, control of his life, control of his emotions, and control over his love life, so there would be no more distractions. But Stasia never said or did what he expected. She made it clear that she was not interested in becoming a notch for his bed post. And, according to Stasia, he needed to surrender some of his iron control in order to win in the ring. When a series of freak "accidents" throw them together, Harley realizes that Stasia is in real danger, and that his feelings for her are more than casual. To keep her safe, he needs to keep her by his side. While Stasia is not sure she can handle him, Harley discovers that emotions can also be hard to handle.
HARD TO HANDLE is an exciting, fast-paced immersion into the gritty world of extreme fighters. Peopled with colorful characters interacting in a backdrop of a pending title fight, the plot grabs the reader by the throat and never lets go. Stasia's wry humor and occasionally caustic comments are uniquely insightful - and they get under Harley's skin, forcing him to re-evaluate his priorities. Lori Foster does a fine job of creating fully realized lead characters who are not clichéd. The development of their relationship is realistically uneven, mature, credible, and compelling. The well-developed supporting cast adds color, interest, and context. I genuinely enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading more from Ms. Foster.
Since her first book in 1996, Lori Foster has become the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of more than sixty novels. Lori and her husband, their three sons, and their two Chihuahuas live in rural Ohio, outside of Cincinnati. Visit her website at www.lorifoster.com.
Deana W.
Enchanting Reviews
May 2008
Summary of Hard to Handle (SBC Fighters, Book 3)
Sometimes Fate delivers a left hook.
After Fate deals Supreme Battle Challenge (SBC) fighter Harley Handleman a sucker punch, his uncle secretly hires a pretty lifecoach to get Harley back in the ring of life. Anastasia Kelley has actually known Harley for years, but never as well as she's going to now. Hot for his fighter's form, she has trouble keeping it professional, especially since Harley doesn't know she was hired. And when Anastasia turns the tables on him, it's as if he's been hit below the belt. But that's also where is uncontrollable lust for her burns.
After Fate deals Supreme Battle Challenge (SBC) fighter Harley Handleman a sucker punch, his uncle secretly hires a pretty lifecoach to get Harley back in the ring of life. Anastasia Kelley has actually known Harley for years, but never as well as she's going to now. Hot for his fighter's form, she has trouble keeping it professional, especially since Harley doesn't know she was hired. And when Anastasia turns the tables on him, it's as if he's been hit below the belt. But that's also where is uncontrollable lust for her burns.
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