Fighting for Flight

Raven Morretti works as a mechanic at her uncle's auto shop while pursuing her college degree. Her life changes when she meets underground MMA fighter Blake Daniels, who brings intensity and complications to her structured world. The story follows Raven as she navigates her growing connection with Blake while dealing with family obligations, past trauma, and her own independence. Blake's dangerous fighting career and personal demons create obstacles for their relationship. Fighting for Flight combines romance with the gritty world of underground fighting, exploring themes of trust, healing from the past, and finding strength in vulnerability. The novel examines how two people from different backgrounds must decide what they're willing to risk for love.

Readers applaud the chemistry between main characters Raven and Jonah, with many highlighting their intense emotional connection. Multiple reviews note the engaging mix of MMA fighting scenes and romance elements. What readers liked: - Fast-paced plot that keeps pages turning - Authentic portrayal of the fighting world - Character development, especially Raven's growth - Balance of steamy scenes and substantive story What readers disliked: - Some found the abuse/trauma backstory excessive - Several mention predictable plot points - A few readers struggled with the first-person perspective shifts Ratings: Goodreads: 4.1/5 (19,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (1,200+ ratings) Common reader feedback includes "couldn't put it down" and "more depth than expected for a fighting romance." Multiple reviews note it rises above standard New Adult romance tropes, though some readers wanted more originality in the storyline.

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🥊 J.B. Salsbury wrote Fighting for Flight while working as a full-time dental hygienist, pursuing her writing passion during lunch breaks and after hours. 🥊 The underground fighting scene portrayed in the book was researched through interviews with actual MMA fighters and attendance at underground fight events. 🥊 The main character Raven's struggle with dyslexia was inspired by the author's close friend who faced similar challenges throughout her education. 🥊 The book launched an entire series (Fighting Series) that has sold over half a million copies worldwide and been translated into multiple languages. 🥊 During the writing process, Salsbury created detailed playlists for each main character, which she listened to while writing their specific scenes to better capture their emotions and personalities.