My Fight

MY FIGHT MICKY’S GYM ELLA TAYLOR BLURB MY FIGHT When love and survival collide, can a fighter find the strength to fight for both? After escaping an abusive relationship, MacKenna returns to her hometown and fights to protect herself while also dealing with her long-repressed feelings for her brother's best friend, Ryan, who has been in love with her since they were teenagers. MacKenna: I left my hometown to chase my dreams of becoming a songwriter in Boston, but I never imagined I would find myself in an abusive relationship. Growing up in a family of MMA fighters, I never thought I'd be in this situation. But I gained the courage to leave, and now, I'm back home with my brothers. This story is about a strong young woman who doesn't need a man to protect her. But when my ex reappears, I'll do whatever it takes to keep myself safe. Will love prevail, or will my past keep me from moving forward? Ryan: I have been best friends with MacKenna's brothers for as long as I can remember, and I have been in love with her since we were teenagers. I never had the courage to tell her my feelings, especially after my mother's murder, but MacKenna's family saved me. Now, she's back home, and I can no longer hide my feelings. Will MacKenna's brothers keep us apart, or will we find a way to be together? I want to be the one who helps her see the good in a man again, but will it be enough to heal the wounds of her past? “My Fight” is a powerful and emotional story about love, survival, and the strength to fight for both. If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic abuse and need to talk, please call 1(800)799-SAFE anytime in the United States. It’s free and confidential. Or go to www.thehotline.org MICKY’S GYM My Fight My Fight Back A Fighting Chance Our Fight The Final Fight My Fight Micky’s Gym COPYRIGHT©2023 Ella Taylor Cover Design by Wren Taylor This book is a work of fiction. 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Published in the United States of America by: DLG Publishing Partners PO Box 17674 San Antonio, TX 78217 www.DLGPublishingPartners.com The publisher does not have any control over and does not assume any responsibility for author or third-party websites or their content. To my Husband, Scott. Thank you for your love, support, patience, and strength. Thank you for your smile that makes me smile. To my two beautiful daughters Madison and Kennedy: Thank you for making every day the best day! ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A couple of years ago, my husband bought me a Kindle after the most important man in my life, the man who raised me and guided me to be the person I am today, passed away. I threw myself into reading and realized how much better reading the written word and creating the visuals in my head of the storylines were so much better than turning on the television hanging on the wall. It is because of you, Scott, that I began to write—because of you, I followed through and finished. When you told me to get it out to the world, I laughed, but your push gave me the strength to try. And now, because of your love, patience, strength, and support, I am moving on to the next book. You have always been and will always be, the love of my life. Madison and Kennedy, thank you for giving me quiet time to write, especially when all you wanted to do was blast a Marvel movie! Lissa, you took the time to read “My Fight” and give me your honest opinion and when you begged for more of the story, it inspired me to sit down and write the next part of Mackenna’ and Ryan’s live together. AUTHOR’S NOTE To my readers, Thank you for taking a chance on me and reading my books. It means the world to me. “My Fight” is a powerful and emotional story about love, survival, and the strength to fight for both. If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic abuse and need to talk, please call 1(800)799-SAFE anytime in the United States. It’s free and confidential. Or go to www.thehotline.org Thank you for reading “My Fight,” Ella Taylor CONTENTS Prologue Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Chapter 7 Chapter 8 Chapter 9 Chapter 10 Chapter 11 Chapter 12 Chapter 13 Chapter 14 Chapter 15 Chapter 16 Chapter 17 Chapter 18 Chapter 19 Chapter 20 Chapter 21 Chapter 22 Chapter 23 Chapter 24 Chapter 25 Chapter 26 Chapter 27 Epilogue Epilogue Epilogue About the Author PROLOGUE At least it’s not raining anymore. Anyone who grew up here knew a heavy rainstorm was normal weather in Florida. Now that the rain had stopped, allowing the clouds to part and make way for the shining sun to shine, the temperatures had risen. I took one last glance around the walls of the home I grew up in. Memories flooded my mind. Overgrown weeds and grass hid the backyard. During my childhood, it was where my