<b>“<i>Against the Cage</i> is funny, steamy, scorching, and holy hot MMA fighter, I wanted more! Five stars all the way!”<b>—<i>New York Times</i> and <i>USA Today</i> bestselling author Toni Aleo<br /></b></b><br /> For Chrissy Martin, returning to her Florida hometown always seems to bring bad luck. The day starts with a breakup text, followed by a jailhouse phone call from her troublemaker brother. Now a routine traffic stop has ended with her accidentally punching an officer . . . in a <i>delicate</i> place. Then Chrissy realizes that the hot cop on the receiving end of her right hook is none other than the man from her teenage fantasies.<br />  <br /> Jack Daniels knows how to take a hit. After all, when he’s not chasing reckless drivers, he’s kicking ass in a mixed martial arts ring. So what takes his breath away isn’t the low blow, but the woman who dealt it: a gorgeous knockout with legs Jack wouldn’t mind being pinned under—who just so happens to be his best friend’s nerdy little sister, all grown up. Soon their instant chemistry leads to a sizzling affair, but Jack and Chrissy are fighting an uphill battle if they want to make love last beyond the final bell.<br /><br /><b>Don’t miss Sidney Halston’s Panic series:</b><br /><b>PULL ME CLOSE | MAKE ME STAY | KISS ME BACK | WHAT ABOUT US</b><br /> <br /><b>And look for all of her hard-hitting MMA romances:</b><br /><b>AGAINST THE CAGE | FULL CONTACT | BELOW THE BELT | LAID OUT | FIGHTING DIRTY | STACKED UP</b><br /><br /><b>Praise for <i>Against the Cage</i></b><br /> <b><i> </i></b><br />“A steamy and fun romance that will leave readers begging for more! Sidney Halston is an author to watch!”<b>—<i>New York Times</i> bestselling author Cherry Adair</b><br />  <br /> “Halston’s new series opener creates an organic and sensual dynamic between Jack and Chrissy that makes an easy buy-in for readers. And if the story isn’t endearing enough, Jack’s feisty Chihuahua/pit bull mix will have readers instantly hooked and eagerly awaiting the second series installment.”<b>—<i>Library Journal</i></b><br /> <b><i> </i></b><br /> “A charming and funny Loveswept debut [that] entertained me thoroughly, made me laugh and wormed its way into my heart.”<b>—Swept Away by Romance</b><br /> <b> </b><br /> “If you’re looking for a good contemporary romance, I cannot recommend <i>Against the Cage</i> enough!”<b>—For Love and Books</b><br /> <br /> <b>Includes an excerpt from another Loveswept title.</b>