About the Author Christine Bell was born and brought up in Belfast. She is currently Director of the Transitional Justice Institute, and Professor of Public International Law at University of Ulster (based at Magee Campus). She read law at Selwyn College, Cambridge, (1988) and gained an L.L.M. from Law at HarvardLaw School (1990), supported by a Harkness Fellowship. She subsequently qualified as an Attorney-at-law in New York, practicing for a period at Debevoise & Plimpton, NY. From 1997-9 she was Director of the Centre for International and Comparative Human Rights Law, Queen's University of Belfast. Shehas been active in non-governmental organisations, and was chairperson of Belfast-based Human Rights organisation, the Committee on the Administration of Justice from 1995-7, and a founder member of the Northern Ireland Human Rights Commission established under the terms of the Belfast Agreement.She has authored the book Peace Agreements and Human Rights (Oxford University Press 2000). Read more
W**A
A fight for love
Bash has worked hard to finally get his chance at freedom and to get out of the crap hole he's been living in as a fighter. But one night, one girl proves to be more trouble then he expected when he saves an innocent from ebbing abused by her boyfriend.Liv finally sees what a jerk her BF is and when a sexy stranger steps in to save her, she can't seem to let him go. As their worlds collide and start falling apart, how far will they go to save each other before it all becomes too much?Bash is probably one of my favorite leading men. He's sexy, brooding, tough and a gentleman. His taking care of Liv even as it seemed to ruin his future made him desirable.Liv was a strong character and she made sure she could go toe to toe with Bash. She wasn't childish and she stuck by his side while his life went down. And didn't care if he was made of money.This story was definitely drama filled and kept you wondering how they'd get out of their funk. It was relatable in the sense that money doesn't make a relationship that it's the little things that keep it alive. And how the family all stuck together no matter what, always trying to protect each other was great. Being through tough crap as a kid doesn't always make a family close and I loved how the author portrays that in his story. I can't wait for the other brothers stories.5 stars
C**�
A Must Read! 5 Stars For Me 💪
I've had this book in my library for a couple months and finally decided to read it. I was up all night, this is a real page turner. First book by this Author.Bash is a boxer working at a bar until he gets enough money saved to leave. Olivia is a college student from a wealthy family but her Dad made some bad choices and they are paying for it. Olivia is in the bar one night with her boyfriend and he tries to strangle her in the bathroom. Bash steps in and beats him up. Her boyfriend is from a wealthy family also, they get Bash fired from his job. Olivia shows back up at the bar a few times because she feels responsible for him being fired. She can't seem to stay away from him. Bash had a bad childhood and is very guarded but some how Olivia slips on through.This was a great story. I really enjoyed reading it. I loved how the two main characters are not as they seem, there's so much more. I really loved when Bash let his guard down to Olivia. I thought it was so sweet. He deserved a happy ending. I just wish there was a longer, more in depth Epilogue.
R**E
Fix You Review
Fantastic Romance! I love a good romance that has great chemistry between the two leads...where you can't wait for the next scene when they're together and interacting. This book delivered that. Olivia and Bash are great together. I was surprised at how young Bash was. He acted older, but he had some hard life experiences that matured him fast. I liked Olivia's character from the beginning, even though she came off a little unsure of herself at first. But when life starts playing hardball with her, she comes out swinging like a champ. This is the first book I have read by Christine Bell. I look forward to reading more of her books, which is why I highly recommend this book!
J**Y
Hot sexy brothers fighting for their lives.
Great book - I couldn't put it down. 3 hard hitting hot McDaniel brothers are trying to make ends meet and keep their gym afloat. Despite the rough start they had growing up, they have always been there for each other even in the toughest of times. When middle brother Bash steps in to protect a girl in the bar he moonlights at, the rich boyfriend Andy has Olivia by the throat up against the wall in the ladies room. Bash punches him once and knocks him out. From that point on his life spins out of control as Andy's father puts him in jail and he loses his job. I was given this book free in exchange for a fair and honest review.
A**E
Lots of action and suspense!
This was an intense read. Olivia has to figure out how to break up with abusive boyfriend and realizes that she really likes the guy that saved her from being beaten up. Sebastian "Bash" is just trying to work and get ready for his big fight until Olivia stumbles into his life and changes what he thought he wanted. Olivia and Bash had a lot against them, because he brothers want him to focus on his upcoming fight and her now ex-boyfriend keeps causing trouble. Olivia grows up and figures out what she really wants out of life and Bash finally does too. Lots of action and suspense.
K**S
Fix You
Olivia's life was great till she learns that her personal are about to lose everything and her boyfriend gets dangerously when he's drinking. Bash is working at a bar to make some money till his big fight comes up. He sees some guy man handling some girl and steps in to help by knocking the guy out for having him hands around her throat. Olivia and Bash promise one night together, but when Andy (Olivia's ex) press charges against Bash they have a battle on there hands. Will the make it as a couple or will they both that choices on there own ?
A**L
Sexy quick read with just the right amount of drama
I thought this story was going to be so predictable, but when I quickly saw that it wasn't the rest was a fun read. I enjoyed the main character's personality it was such a pleasure to read about a female with a backbone, who isn't a b*@$#. The perfect balance was there. I also enjoyed the interactions between the main characters and didn't have to roll my eyes once! I would recommend this even if you're not intending to finish the other parts of the series (like I won't be thanks to the critical reviews). I was so entertained, I plan to look into more books by this author.
C**S
Bash and Olivia's Story
This is the first book in the McDaniels trilogy. It's about a up and coming boxer who is down on his luck, Sebastion McDaniel, he has 3 brothers and they own a gym and they always have each other's back. Even when Bash pops Olivias BF in the mouth for attempting to hurt her.These two are drawn to each other and it seems like trouble is drawn to them. The story is filled with action, drama and angst. The plot draws you in and the hard working honesty of these characters and there bad luck keeps you reading and rooting for them.If your a fan of boxing or MMA and like a little chemistry between two hard headed young adults then I would recommend this book to you.
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