Review- Real by Katy Evans

Real

By Katy Evans

Published by: Smashwords Edition

Publication Date: April 8, 2013

Genre: New Adult/Adult Romance

5 Stars!

From Goodreads:

A fallen boxer.
A woman with a broken dream.
A competition…

He even makes me forget my name. One night was all it took, and I forgot everything and anything except the sexy fighter in the ring who sets my mind ablaze and my body on fire with wanting…

Remington Tate is the strongest, most confusing man I’ve ever met in my life.

He’s the star of the dangerous underground fighting circuit, and I’m drawn to him as I’ve never been drawn to anything in my life. I forget who I am, what I want, with just one look from him. When he’s near, I need to remind myself that I am strong–but he is stronger. And now it’s my job to keep his body working like a perfect machine, his taut muscles primed and ready to break the bones of his next opponents . . .

But the one he’s most threatening to, now, is me.

I want him. I want him without fear. Without reservations.

If only I knew for sure what it is that he wants from me?

I could not put this down. I loved it!

Remington Tate has been dealt a rough hand, but he forges on and attempts to find happiness with what he's got. Once look at Brook Dumas and he knows he's found a woman who can handle the ups and downs of his rollercoaster life. He's the star of the MMA underground, she's a sports therapist with failed Olympic dreams. Together, they find a way to heal each other and build a beautiful love story. 

First of all, I am familiar with Remy's struggles and so his determination to succeed in life is incredibly admirable. Beyond that, is a tidal wave of lust. Remington is HOT HOT HOT!! I didn't always agree with his approach to his relationship with Brook. However, his anticipation of her reaction once his secret is revealed, is a valid fear. Not to mention, that when you have looks, money, and fame, it’s hard to know who is there for you rather than what you can give them.

“Why’d you want to have sex with me? To have a f*cking adventure? What was I supposed to be? Your one-night-f*cking stand? I’m every woman’s adventure, damn you, and I don’t want to be yours. I want to be your f*cking REAL. You get that? If I f*ck you, I want you to belong to me. To be mine. I want you to give yourself to me—not Riptide!” Remy

Remington seems completely rough and tough, but underneath is another layer. One so completely full of love and devotion, aching for a family, not realizing that he already has one because he believes himself to truly be unlovable. His adoration and love for Brook melted my heart. His raw, sexual pull had me fanning myself quite frequently. 

“I'm so fucking in love with you I don't even know what to do with myself anymore.” Remy

Brook is a pretty great heroine. She is smart, strong, and focused. It takes a very special person to live with a man like Remy. She recognizes that Remington is an incredibly special man and proves she is a worthy companion for him. She had her moments where I was slightly annoyed by her childishness, but they were very limited. She comes to understand him and see that at his core, Remington is the best kind of man. She loves him with her whole being.

“I love him, Melanie. I love him He's not just a star, he's the whole fucking sky to me. He's the sun and every planet in this galaxy.” Brooke

The fight scenes were well choreographed and most of them contributed to the story, however I could have done without a couple of the detailed fight scenes. We didn’t always need the blow by blow. I will say though, it wasn't ever so much that I felt like rolling my eyes and skipping ahead.

This book is sexy, gritty, and panty dropping hot. Find a fan before you start to read it. I think you'll find that Remington Tate will be starring in your dreams quite frequently. 

“You’ve claimed me, little firecracker. You kicked a pair of two hundred pound men’s asses. I will never get over that. You kicked my whores out. Pete told me. You staked your claim on me, even before you realized I’d staked mine already.” He fists my hair and pulls me close to his lips. “I’m yours now … Even if I screw this up, I’ll still be your screw-up.” Remy

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About the Author

Katy Evans grew up with books and book-boyfriends until she found a real sexy boyfriend to love. They married and are now hard at work on their own happily ever after. Katy loves her family and friends, and she also loves reading, walking, baking, and being consumed by her characters until she reaches “The End.” Which is, hopefully, only the beginning…

Other Books in the Real Series

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Ripped (Decmeber 2014)