New Release!
Tapout
RELEASE DATE: September 2025
ISBN-13 978-1-63679-924-7
PUBLISHER: Bold Strokes Books
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Every fight has stakes, and the hardest jabs are the ones you don’t see coming.
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Laila Moretti was on the verge of making her UFC dream a reality. A standout in the regional circuit, she was one win away from a contract—until a crushing defeat shattered her confidence. Convinced she’s not cut out for the big leagues, she walks away from the cage, her coach, and the future she fought for.
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Harlow Hayes doesn’t believe in limits—only opportunities. Running an underground fight promotion takes nerve, ambition, and a willingness to play dirty. She’s built an empire on giving fighters a shot the system never would. But the audience craves blood, and with her reputation on the line, she needs a star who can do more than survive—she needs someone who can win.
When Laila steps into Harlow’s world, she sees the fighter Laila refuses to believe she is. Their attraction is undeniable, their ambitions impossible to ignore, and as the lines between business and something far more dangerous begin to blur, Harlow faces a choice: push Laila to reclaim the dream she abandoned or admit she’s already lost sight of her own.
"Disney blends the raw energy of the fight world with a romance that feels both fiery and vulnerable. Laila’s journey of rebuilding her confidence is as compelling as the push-and-pull chemistry between her and Harlow, who’s as magnetic as she is ruthless. The tension—both in and out of the cage—keeps the pages flying, and the romance hits with the same intensity as a knockout punch. Tapout is bold, passionate, and perfect for readers who like their love stories with grit and high stakes."
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"Nicole must have crack in her books because I’m addicted once I start 😠This one was just as good as The Clinch."
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"Laila is sharp-tongued, fiery, and a fighter through and through, whether she sees it in herself or not. She’s a joy to follow, and it’s impossible not to root for her."
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"Tapout delivered exactly what it promised - gritty, fast-paced, and filled with characters who punch their way into your head and don't leave quietly."
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"Before I read The Clinch, I had no clue about MMA and what it is all about. Thanks to the author's amazing writing skills she made it possible for me to love this combat sport and of course Eden and Brooklyn. When I heard about a sequel, Tapout, I was just waiting for the moment I could also devour that book even if I wondered if it just was a copy paste of The Clinch. It is not a The Clinch part two, but instead something very different, and equally good."
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