Knockout by J.C. Valentine Dream Cast, Playlist and Excerpt

Book Title:Knockout - A Wayward Fighters Novel Author: J.C. Valentine Genre: New Adult Romance Release Date:April 8, 2014 Hosted by: Book Enthusiast Promotions

  From the wrong side of the tracks... Alyson Blake had learned early on that the only one she could depend on was herself. The only light in her life was a boy whom everyone agreed was destined for prison; but with his first kiss, he had set her soul on fire. Since the day the police dragged him away in handcuffs, she had managed to lead a quiet life, but when she attends an event fraught with mayhem, trouble resurfaces. The one person she can’t forget... Jamison Weston is the kind of guy dads load their shotguns for; endowed with a hot temper and a rap sheet as long as both tattooed arms. Known as “The Judge,” Jami’s hot temper, lethal fists, and cocky attitude have earned him respect and admiration both in and out of the ring. But just when he thinks he’s pummeled his past to death, Alyson Blake reenters his life. Two paths collide… After years of separation, Alyson is eager to reexplore the man who’s never left her thoughts, but for Jamison, she’s both the distraction he wants, but doesn’t need. As the two embark on a relationship that neither of them expected or bargained for, an outside threat closes in. When Alyson crosses the line of professionalism and takes her work home with her, her life is put in danger, leaving Jamison with no choice but to once again step in and become her protector.
J.C. Valentine is the alter-ego of Brandi Salazar, whose enjoyment of tales of romance spurred her to branch out and create her own. Brandi Salazar lives in the Northwest with her husband, their wild children, and far too many pets. As a university student, she studies literature, which goes well with her dream of becoming an editor. Brandi entertains a number of hobbies including reading and photography, but her first love is writing fiction-in all its forms.
 Her eyes warmed as she studied him. Touching his face, she traced the line of his jaw from ear to chin. Then her fingers found his lips. He opened his mouth and licked the tips as she skimmed his bottom lip, and he committed the sultry look that flashed in her eyes to memory. “You don’t lie to me, do you?” Jami held her head in his hands and looked into her eyes. “No, and I never will.” Jami couldn’t tear his eyes away. She smiled up at him, her expression soft, welcoming. Completely open to him. No one had ever looked at him quite like she did. As if she trusted him, and she did. He knew that. It wasn’t even a question. He could fall in love with this girl. With this woman. This person who was his friend, and the only one who knew everything about his past—everything—and didn’t judge him for it. Even Coach didn’t know what he had done before they crossed paths. He knew he had a history with the cops and a bad home life, and that was the extent of it. Was she what people thought about when they thought of soul mates? The type of person they dreamed of when combing the world for The One? How was a guy to know? “If you keep looking at me like that, you’re face is going to freeze. All the guys at the gym will laugh at you, and then I’ll be forced to fight for your honor.” Jami smirked, peeled her shirt up to expose her abdomen, and lowered his head. He glanced up at her. “You have a sassy mouth, Ally. I aim to fix that.”

Tom Hardy as Jamison Weston 25 years old 6' 3" 205 lbs. Natural born fighter Protector A bit of a neat freak First stint in juvie at age 13 for ripping off a convenience store Has only been in love with one girl: Alyson Blake

Jane Levy as Alyson Blake 23 years old Vertically challenged Nervous habit: lip biting Slovenly Women's advocate Has been in love with Jami since...forever

Amanda Seyfried as Olivia "Liv" Alyson's best friend since high school Hails from Tennessee A little high strung Fun, confident, and looking for a good time Is dating Jami's friend Spencer

Cam Gigandet as Spencer "Spence" Jami's closest friend Organizer Wing man Dating Alyson's friend Olivia Aloof A tiny bit shady

Max Ryan as Don Jami's Coach Former Fighter Widower Owns a spastic terrier named Sparky Stern but loves Jami like his own son Isn't too fond of Alyson