On the Ropes: An MM MMA romance (Men of the Match Book 1)

When rising influencer Jesse Winters signs up for a televised charity boxing match, he’s expecting a few bruises, a good photo op, and maybe a new wave of followers. What he doesn’t expect is Shane Rivera—a gruff, no-bullshit trainer with rules, scars, and a jaw that could split granite. Six weeks. No flirting. No games. That’s the deal. But from the moment Jesse struts into Shane’s gym in tight joggers and a smirk, tension starts to simmer—and it’s not just about footwork. As the punches fly and the sweat drips, something real begins to take shape between them. Raw. Honest. Messy as hell. In the ring, Jesse learns what it means to fight. Outside it, he learns what it means to feel. On the Ropes is a steamy, slow-burn MM romance packed with heat, heart, and two men who were never supposed to fall—but do anyway. For fans of dirty talk, dominant coaches, and stories where the real knockout comes after the final bell.