Fight of Desire

"You know Eve, at some point you're going to realize that you can't make it through life on your own. I just hope when that time comes, it doesn't break you in the process."

Taken aback I grit my teeth in discomfort. "Well, I've gotten this far on my own," I snap, "and you know what they say: if it's not broke, don't fix it."

But deep down I knew the truth; I was broken and I had been for a while.

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Evelina Joyce has had to fight for everything in her life, literally. As the sole supporter of her little sister, she participates in underground bare-knuckle brawling where all types of people come to watch and bet on her fights. Over the past few years Eve has developed the reputation of being ruthless in the ring as well as in the streets, and that's just how she likes it. The less people you let in, the less you get hurt.

But what happens when Eve meets Renan Mathews, a secretive dancer who longs for the day he can choreograph award winning numbers and finally prove to his parents that following his dreams can be just as lucrative as following in the footsteps of his father, an internationally revered celebrity lawyer.

Will Renan's optimistic view of what could-be soften the heart of Eve and finally convince her to let go and let people in, or will Renan hurt her just like she knew he would and harden her heart forever?