REVIEW: Fighting Solitude (On The Ropes #3) - Aly Martinez

Title: Fighting Solitude

Series: On The Ropes #3

Author: Aly Martinez

Release Date: February 2, 2016

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 5 Rocky Stars

This is it. We have finally come to the "end" of the Page brothers' story with Quarry. I've had mixed emotions waiting to read how Fighting Solitude will go. What I was not feeling, though, was worry. Worry that Quarry's story will disappoint me in any way. Well, I was worried how many tissues I will have to go through but that's it. I was excited to read his story, I was happy I will get to read Till, Flint, and the rest of the crew again, I was nervous how Q will handle what happened with Mia and what that means for him and his life, and I was also emotional knowing that this is the last of the On The Ropes series. I don't feel like letting them go yet.

While and after reading Fighting Solitude, I knew my not having to worry about how the author would write Q and Liv's story was well justified. The author has yet to let me down when it comes to her characters and her storytelling. Fighting Solitude actually caught me by surprise because when I assumed one person will react a particular way that I know for sure will frustrate me, I'm left feeling relieved that it wasn't the case. Yes, this is Quarry Page I'm talking about. If you think Till and Flint are sweet romantics, wait until you read Q in all his glory! I am dubbing him as the most adorably sweet Page brother. Ever. I love that he was a bit hot-tempered but extremely patient with Liv, he was understanding, he was melt-my-panties hot, and so sweet my teeth ached. 

For those who were initially worried if Liv is the girl in this book, don't be. Liv James is here to stay. Now, I easily admired and connected with Aly Martinez's heroines, but Liv tested my patience a lot of times. I wanted to reach into the pages and shake her so hard or just take Q for myself. Whichever works. Of course, my boy Q was super patient and proved to her again and again that he's not going anywhere and finally, Liv dived in with everything she has. 

"Our love was dense -- filled with the solitude of our past but empowered because we'd made it through together."

The journey these two characters went through to get to their happy ending was not a smooth-sailing one. They had several bumps, a huge road block, and a detour to finally be together. But through all the tears I shed, the smiles and the romance I experienced while reading made it all of it more than worth it. Fighting Solitude, and the rest of the On The Ropes' books, is a story of love, family and friendship that I won't be forgetting anytime soon. There's actually scene in this book about Blakely (Till + Eliza's daughter) that had me dreaming hard about a series for the kids already! 

Stars: 5 stars
Recommended to: You. Her. Him. Them. Everyone who digs romantic alpha dudes.
Series: Yes. Interconnecting characters.
POV: First person. Dual POV.
Extra Comment: As usual, Aly proved how cruelly talented she is in making me cry and swoon at the same time. Who does that? I'm crossing my fingers I get to see more of the Page brothers and their lovely families! ;)

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