Knock Out — M.A. Lee

Knock-Out is the first in an exciting and steamy standalone series about a group of up and coming fighters and the women who keep them on their toes in and out of the ring.Mad Max has always been a fighter. With an abusive and alcoholic dad and a mom who took off after he was born, he wasn't given much of a choice. Learning to fight, Max soon discovered the sport of boxing and grew a reputation for having a bad-boy reputation with the ladies, a hot temper, and an even hotter body.Now, on his way up to becoming a world champion in the ring, Max refuses to allow anyone or anything to get in his way. That is, until she entered the ring.Lexi's life seemed to enjoy throwing punches her way, but she always found a way to get back up. Now, on her own and working in the world of sports medicine, she jumped at the chance of having her first 'real' job. However, Lexi didn't realize that job would consist of being on a team with Mad Max. Hired to keep Max's body healthy and working like a well-oiled machine, Lexi quickly discovers that working for Max has awakened a primal desire for a man she once couldn't stand.What began as a tumultuous friendship, now has turned into a fiery obsession that they both can't deny. As sizzling passion takes over, Max and Lexi soon realize someone else wants to knock them both out of the spotlight.Will the pair be able to stand up to their opponents, or will their flame die out just as quickly as it was ignited?