As a troubled teen, Gregory Higgs channeled his energy into boxing instead of breaking the law. The ring gave him purpose and something to strive for. So did the Marines. Combining the two seemed like a natural fit.

The author ofBelow the Beltcontinues her First to Fight series with a novel of one Marine’s battle to come out on top-in life and love …

As a troubled teen, Gregory Higgs channeled his energy into boxing instead of breaking the law. The ring gave him purpose and something to strive for. So did the Marines. Combining the two seemed like a natural fit.

Another natural fit? Reagan Robilard, the sweet athlete liaison who keeps all the fighters out of trouble and manages their PR-a job that gets more challenging when someone digs up the truth about Greg’s not-so-shiny past after equipment is vandalized at the gym.

Even if it wasn’t her job, Reagan can’t let Greg take the fall. Because passion doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to matters of the heart …

Praise for Jeanette Murray
‘Jeanette Murray writes a believable story that drew me in from the first page.’ Cocktails and Books

‘Fun to read … Entertaining, thanks to Murray’s insights into the attraction of opposites.'Booklist

Praise forBelow the Belt

'Murray’s latest features characters who are simply magnetic and refreshingly multi-dimensional … With plenty of gritty, sensual and scenic details, and a number of intriguing, empathetic supporting characters, this is one series that readers should check out as quickly as possible.'RT Book Reviews