An up-and-coming MMA fighter falls hard for a woman fleeing her past in this smoldering Ultimate series novel from the New York Times–bestselling author. Heavyweight fighter Denver Lewis isn’t looking for anything serious. That’s why he’s been avoiding Cherry Peyton, a woman who screams trouble. But a man can only resist those lush curves for so long. Their encounter surpasses all his fantasies, bringing out a protective urge that Cherry’s about to need more than she knows . . . Denver’s combination of pure muscle and unexpected tenderness has been driving Cherry wild. Yet no sooner does she get what she’s been craving than old troubles show up on her doorstep. And this time, Cherry can’t hide behind a carefree facade. Because the man by her side is one who’ll fight like hell to keep her safe—if only she’ll trust him enough to let him . . . “Holding Strong will have you holding your breath while burning fingers quickly turn the pages. Author Lori Foster takes readers back into the MMA world in this edition to her Ultimate series and the action just keeps rolling.” —Fresh Fiction Read the entire smoldering Ultimate series: Book 1: No Limits Book 2: Holding Strong Book 3: Tough Love Book 4: Fighting Dirty