Fighting for Flight

Fighting, Book 1

By: JB Salsbury

Narrated by: Ryan West, Erin Mallon

The cost of winning might be more than they’re able to bear….

Raven

All I wanted was a simple, quiet life.

Then I met him.

Jonah Slade is my polar opposite. I fly under the radar; he’s a celebrity. I’m a good girl mechanic; he’s the UFLs bad boy. We make no sense together.

And none of that matters when I’m in his arms.

Our differences aren’t the problem, though. We could overcome those. But fate (and my evil father) seems to have other plans for us….

Jonah

I never thought my destiny would come to me wearing overalls and a pair of Chucks. But she did.

The timing couldn’t be worse. I’m weeks away from a title fight.

And she’s all I can see.

I know that circumstances are conspiring against us. Protecting Raven might cost me everything. But that’s a chance I’m willing to take. I’ll do anything for the woman I love.

Because I’ve never lost a fight. And I’m not about start now….

Fighting for Flight, book 1 in the Fighting series, is an emotional, angsty, contemporary, steamy sports romance with a guaranteed happily ever after. Download today and get ready to fall for Raven and Jonah.

©2013 JB Salsbury (P)2014 JB Salsbury

Absolute Total and Complete LOVE!!!

Drama, hot sex, a hot, sweet, alpha fighter head over heals for a girl?
Jonah, a certified man-whore, MMA fighter who almost immediately falls head over heals for the sweet, loving, innocent but strong Raven. This is not a book where the couple fights their feelings until the last chapter and finally they admit their love, no, they fight and hold on throughout.

I wasn't sure after reading the publisher's summary but it was wonderful. There were some miscommunications, heart wrenching drama and pain, all making the story that much better. What a wonderful couple! The writing was great, narrators were good as well. I didn't have any irritated moments with voices (which is rare for me). There were no awkward word choices, which make me stop and wonder exactly what they meant or if that was a mistake. The writing style was compelling, professional and enthralling.

I would like to see farther into the future but I know there are more stories coming (already out in e-books) so hopefully will be audible soon and will give small glimpses into the lives of Jonah and Raven. The secondary characters were interesting and endearing, making me excited for future books.

Totally worth the credit!

Blake's book is next and I can't wait!

Great Start to a New Series

This is a first listen for me from this author and it did not disappoint. I really enjoyed Jonah and Raven's story even if some scenarios were pretty unrealistic, but it is just a fictional book so not every aspect has to be totally believable for me to enjoy a book.

Jonah is a hot MMA fighter making his way up the ranks for the title belt when he meets Raven at Guy's Garage. She's a 20 year old hot mechanic who knocks him off his feet and he falls fast since she's not like any girl he's met. He hires her to help him re-store his vintage car and as they spend more time together day in and day out they fall for each other in the course of a week. Some reviewers frowned on this but I don't think it's so far fetched. When there is a mutual attraction and mutual interests and you spend 10+ hours a day together feelings can grow that fast. As some say, when you know you know.

All is hearts and flowers and car parts until Raven's d-bag dad, the King Pimp of Vegas, explains to Raven 2 weeks before her 21st birthday that he 'bred' her to work for him and be his 2nd generation of high class escorts and he will 'summon' her the day after she turns 21 and if she tries to run and hide or fight him he will start killing off everyone she cares about. Of course this sends Jonah into a raging ball of testosterone and he confronts her father with an offer for him to leave Raven alone. Needless to say, promises are not kept and things go to hell in a hand basket that ends in a fight and shootout.

Truly enjoyed Jonah and Raven falling in love and am looking forward to Blake's story next. I enjoyed the narration and thought they both did a great job.

3.5 stars

Nice balance of romance and action. The author repeatedly uses similar phrases and imagery.
Good narration, though the female narrator is a bit breathy.
Overall entertaining.

Frustrating

while the story is very good, there comes a point where it becomes too frustrating to go on. sometimes a books villain can be too evil to the point that you just can't listen. That's what happened to me with this book. I had to force myself to get through it to finally get the happily ever after.

ehhhh NOT the best

I had read the reviews before hand & even though the story was “ok” the main male character Jonah pretty much saved/carried this story... the story had such potential... but there was just moments where I was just shaking my head at the “ridiculousness” of certain moments... and Raven... come on... couldn’t she have been a stinger female WITH a brain? like I said it was ok... I did finish it... BUT had so much more potential