She lives in Denver, Colorado.Reynolds, a co-owner of Wrexham AFC soccer club, was reportedly planning to film a two-year documentary series - similar to Hulu’s 'Welcome to Wrexham' - that encapsulated his group’s purchase of the Senators and their road to the playoffs if one transpired in the future. She won the 18 th Annual Writer’s Digest Short Story Competition for Beneath the Cracks. She has been a student and teacher of martial arts most of her life. THE CLINCH brings together Nicole’s two lifelong passions: writing and martial arts. Eden, Brooklyn, Jin, and Laila gave back to the community – to the kids trying to survive in it. They weren’t just out there throwing punches and kicks or tearing up the sheets. While the fight scenes were outstanding, the sex scenes scorching hot, I’m glad Nicole Disney (the author) gave depth to her characters. It’s also about showing respect to the craft, sportsmanship, or (in this case) sportswomanship.

It’s about family and all the drama that surrounds it. The Clinch is about two women fighters going from opponents to forever partners. The world is not so cut and dry.Įvery day, people are embracing their true selves. Papa Shaw is one of those men who has preconceived notions that women should be with men only and vice versa.

Many individuals are currently hiding their sexuality from family and friends because they fear their loved one’s reactions-the public’s reaction in certain scenarios. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.Īcceptance is not (always) easily given or received in the LGBTQ+ community. I received a complimentary copy of this book from R&R Book Tours. They ought to be perfect for one another, but can either really fall in love with the person standing in the way of her dreams? Brooklyn Shaw is a loud, cocky, aggressive Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu genius who’s also unfortunately pretty dreamy.īrooklyn and Eden’s rivalry attracts worldwide attention, but as they spend time together, Eden sees past Brooklyn’s showmanship to who she really is. When the master of the dojang offered to train Eden as a live-in student, he started her on a journey that would eventually lead her to become the UFC featherweight champion of the world.Įden loves competing and coaching the underprivileged kids of her community, but just as she’s getting comfortable with her champion title, a new martial artist from a legendary family comes roaring onto the scene with a dynasty on her shoulders. TWO WOMEN COMPETE IN A MEN’S WORLD FOR RECOGNITION & LOVEĮden Bauer grew up in a rough part of New York with an unsafe home life and took refuge in the neighborhood Taekwondo dojang.

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