He was a man worth loving ... She was a woman worth fighting for.
Walking into that fight gym was the hardest thing Maureen Bryant had ever done, but the painful memories of the father she barely knew vanished the instant she beheld the fighter in the ring. All sculpted muscle and sun-bronzed skin, Jack Ryan was the most gorgeous man she'd ever seen, a sleek Adonis whose powerful physique left her week. But she knew better than to surrender her heart to a fightin' man who'd give her up without a second thought.
One look at the gym's new owner and Jack Ryan almost went down for the count. Yet he knew that beneath her elegant exterior, Sully's long-lost daughter couldn't have a heart. Sully had been the father that Jack had always needed, the only person who could have turned a troubled youth around. Now Jack was ready to do anything - even climb back into the ring for the biggest challenge of his life - to save the gym. But even as he put on the gloves, something told Jack that the real fight would be in letting Maureen go ...
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"Women," he grumbled in a teasing voice.
"Men," she muttered in that same vein.
They bumped shoulders on the bottom step, not entirely by accident, then grinned at each other as they turned the corner and entered the gym.
Professional Reviews
Midwest Book Review
"THE LADY AND THE CHAMP is delightfully reminiscent of the early (Katharine) Hepburn and (Spencer) Tracy romantic comedies. A joy to read! 5 Stars!"
Scribe's World Reviews
"Fran Baker has created a fun tale about two independent and strong-willed people who must learn to bend. THE LADY AND THE CHAMP is a fast-paced read that draws you into the story and keeps you there. 5 Stars!"
Affaire de Coeur
"Fran Baker scores a knockout! 5 Stars!"
