The Clinch by Nicole Disney
- Publisher: Bold Strokes Books, January 12th 2021
- Genre: Romance, LGBTQ+
- Format: Paperback (eARC)
- Page Count: 280 pages
- My Rating: ★★★★★ (5/5)
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Content warnings: graphic sex, blood, d slur, homophobia/homomisia, child abuse, minor character drug addiction, mention of prostitution, recreational drinking, uses of ableist language, hospitalization
Written in present tense, The Clinch is an incredibly vivid rivals-to-lovers sports romance, charged with immediacy.
Eden Bauer (27, gay) holds an undefeated record and is the reigning UFC featherweight championship. When newbie pro Brooklyn Shaw (22, biracial, Black) challenges Eden for a title match, Eden reluctantly agrees. Their rivalry is strong, but when post-match Brooklyn comes knocking on the door of Eden’s gym, will they be able to put aside their differences and work together?