Punching and Kissing

Punching and Kissing by Helena Newbury (Author)
** I received a copy of this book from the authors in exchange for my honest review **
Once again Ms. Newbury has grabbed me and pulled me into her outstanding story. Although the story is somewhat dark, I found myself throughly enjoying my read. The characters are so beautifully written I could not help but fall in love with both Sylvie and Aedan.

I loved this story! It was indeed full of surprises as the characters got to know one and other and their situations changed throughout the story. Aeden and Sylvie are my new favorite characters and I personally think that a book two is in order telling us about their new life in Chicago and Aeden getting into MMA fighting. Anyway you will love this book, it will keep you guessing right until the very end.

I enjoyed most of the book, mainly because, how can you not enjoy a book based on a tall, dark haired, blue eyed underground fighter....who's Irish....with an accent! Those are my biggest swoonworthy traits! The story was cute, but not believable at times. No cliff hanger, and there is a HEA. Very easy, nice read with a good little amount of steam with our Irishman, Aeden. I'd recommend this book for in between reads.

Hooked from the first moment! Helena does it again...I love that she can write new books, introduce old characters from other books, but the new book is still a stand alone and has none of the same plot focus and elements as the others. As I was reading I almost forgot this was Helena Newbury. She is an awesome writer and she has knocked another one out of the park. I love her writing and her characters and I would recomend her to anyone who loves deep plots with HEAs.

I received this book as an InstaFreebie and didn't really expect to like it. I was wrong! I found myself reading more at each sitting than planned. I couldn't wait to see how this book would end. What an unusual tale of love conquers all!!!

I really enjoyed this book as I have liked everything Helena has written. She is one of my favorite authors and I get excited each and every time I know that she has a book coming out. I received this book free for an honest review and this is the second book that I have reviewed for her. I have purchased every other book that I have found under her name. Aedan and Sylvie are wonderful characters that I enjoyed getting to know and I was sad when the book ended. I can only hope that she will write another book and let us know about Aedan's brothers and what happened with that whole situation. The dynamics of their relationship was interesting although for me it was too fast on the falling in love. I don't believe in insta-love or even semi-fast love, but I do have friends that do believe in it. I do have to say if you have issues with rape or almost being raped, then this is probably not the book for you. I do have to point out that they get what is coming to them. I also liked that she had had characters from her Fenbrook Series in the book. I did have an issue with the ending though, because I felt like it was wrapped up to fast with the Rick situation and that there should have been more done to him. Although maybe that means we will get a book about Sylvie's brother and learn about Aedan's brothers. That would be great.

For honest review. When Sylvie had to protect her brother after a fight .She only had one choice to fight. so she went to the one man she knew that could help her Aeden Alpha, tough and all around bad boy. what an awesome 10 story.

I love how Helena Newbury writes every one of her books are put together wonderfully.
Punching and Kissing is amazing story about how live with your past and dont let it get in the
way of love. Unlike a lot of her other books this one is much dark but its still a page turner.
this book is about two different people learning that the past means nothing future means nothing
if you don't have some one to love.

I love how Helena Newbury writes every one of her books are put together wonderfully.
Punching and Kissing is amazing story about how live with your past and dont let it get in the
way of love. Unlike a lot of her other books this one is much dark but its still a page turner.
this book is about two different people learning that the past means nothing future means nothing
if you don't have some one to love.

Very good. Read it in one day! Great writing and I connected with both characters quickly. This is my second O'Harra brothers book and I look forward to the rest! Glad I found this author -- quality writing, suspense, great heat.

This is a story about fighting in low lying places. Sylvie's brother is beaten into a coma at a fight in the pit. Sylvie says that she will fight instead of him so Rick does not kill her brother. Aedan comes in to the picture and tells Sylvie that he will train her. Everything goes downhill from there. This is a really good read.

Great story with a few twists. Aedan was enjoyable to get to know and see his softer side as he let people in his past make him believe he was no good. Sylvie was a strong willed woman and it was nice to see the change in her as she progressed throughout the book. The story rolled nicely and kept a good flow going but would really love to hear about these characters again and to learn about aeden's family

This is an ARC review. The characters were good, seem realistic to me but I am not familiar with the fighting scene. The love story of Aeden and Sylvie was hot, emotional and raw. I lIked that Sylvie was a smart woman, family was important and a hard worker. Rick was just creepy. A movie of this story would be good!

This was my second book by Helena Newbury. I read Kissing my Killer, first. That was ok and I decided to read this book....liked this one so much more. Lots of romance and twists and turns. Normally I can peg an ending but this one caught me off guard and surprised me. Great HEA and H/h growth.

A well constructed and relaxing read. The action starts from the first sentence and keeps going. Characters are interesting and believable. Dialogue smooth and colloquial. Plot a little clunky in a couple of spots (which is why 4 stars and not 5). But don't let that put you off. If you read this book, you'll enjoy it.

Absolutely fantastic!! Very well-written and captivating plot!! Totally fell HARD for bad-boy Aedan, his tough exterior and heart of gold make him the perfect protector for Sylvie! Looking forward to more stories about the dreamy bad-boy O'Harra men!!!

I laughed, I cried, swooned, I loved this book. It kept you on your toes right up until the very end. Drama and romance it was hard to put down. Another must read in this series by Helena Newbury.
I received a free ARC copy for an honest opinion

This book is amazing and so well written!! Completely believable storyline and characters, there's never a lull in the story, I never got bored!! I was sucked in from the very beginning and will re-read this book several times!!! Sylvie and Aedan have a phenomenal story and you must read it!!

I received an ARC for a honest review

Omg what did you do to me, I cried I screamed I wanted to hit something but so not what I was expecting in a good way though

Another amazingly written book by Helena Newbury I will be recommending this book to everybody I know

I received a copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was fan-freakin-tastic! I could hardly put down my kindle. Excellent plot, awesome characters, perfect combination of romance and steaminess. Highly highly recommend! Absolute five star read!

I received an advanced reader copy for an honest review.

I really enjoyed this story. The character development had you loving both Sylvie an Aeadan from the first few scenes. While I enjoyed the ending, it seems a little quick. Overall a great read.

Absolutely amazing writing. Helena allows these characters to jump off the pages. I received an advance copy and could not put it down. I'm looking forward to more books. The story shows how down and dirty the fighting world can be. Love through adversity.

If you have never read Helen Newbury brfore, this is a great place to start. It grabs you from the first page and keeps getting better all the way through. It made my heart pound and pulse race. I found myself laughing, crying, cheering and cussing.

The book had me feeling all kinds of emotions: hate, sadness, scared, happy, you name it. At first I wasn't sure it was the book for me, but I'm glad I read the whole thing. What a powerful love story. I loved Sylvie and Aedyn's story.

OMG loved this booked. The chemistry between Aedan and Sylvie is electrifying. I loved the wat that Sylvie helped Aedan come to terms about his history and that is was not his fault what happened but Ricks, and that it was o.k to move on and be loved. I love all of Helena books they keep you gripped from beginning to end. Definitely a good tead.

Really liked it. Thought the story was engaging and interesting!
It's fast paced, well written. I liked both MCs, I would more scenes with her brother, to get to know him better perhaps....
But I would change somethings! Like the first time they say I love you or the lenght of the chapters!
Overall, good book!!

Another outstanding book by Helena. Full of very hot sex scenes, drama and suspense. I couldn't put the book down until I had finished. I was glued to the book not knowing what was going to happen next. Very happy there was no cliffhanger and there was an HEA. Even though it was another fight book it had a totally different story than previous books I have read.