The Straight Paint — Patricia Hoving

You're never too old to dream.Tabatha Winslett has only ever known the shady side of life. The only time she hears applause is when she steps down from the stripper pole. But when her pimp lays into her an unlikely hero will step up to the plate.A decision that will place Bryden firmly in the crossfire. However, he can take care of himself. He's just worried about her. So he does the one thing he can. He teaches her how to box.Only to find out that Tabatha is keeping a secret from him?Will they get out from under her pimp long enough for Bryden to prove that she can trust him? Or was he fighting a losing bout the whole time?Each book in the series can be read as a standalone.