Slick's review posted on Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews 
 Review copy provided for an honest review 
 4.5 STARS 
 Have you read Abby Niles yet? I hadn't but when I saw the cover of Extreme Love it made me do a atruegemawardtriple take, then I read the synopsis and decided to go for it. Although I'm not a big fan of the MMA scene, I've read quite a few books that surround that sport and I've enjoyed them. I more than enjoyed Extreme Love, I flat out loved it and I was happy to see that a second book is in the works and I'll be all over it! 
 Caitlyn is one of those heroines who is easy to identify with. Overweight most of her life she finally found something that worked for her and she's dropped a ton of weight but Cait is also one of those overweight people that's physically fit something a lot of people don't understand. I applaud her for taking control of her life, for her dedication to helping others like herself, and for not being intimidated by people who don't have a clue what it's like to be overweight. I swear if she were a real person I would hug the stuffing out of her! I can also understand the trouble she has accepting her new body and learning to be confident about the person she is. This author has written a heroine that well no doubt resonate with a lot of women and perhaps that is one of the reasons I enjoyed this book so much because most women at some point in their life has had the same feeling of inadequacy as Cait. 
 I'll admit I didn't expect to fall so easily in love with Dante 'Inferno' Jones but I did. That's not to say he didn't have some moments I wanted to knock him over the head but although he started out pursing Cait because she presented a challenge, it became quite clear very quickly that it was more than that and I loved watching him come to that realization. Cait didn't make it easy on him either, she has a lot of hang ups and he was patient, kind, and understanding. Just the fact that he saw her completely and went after anyone who made derogatory remarks about her had me completely head over heels for this man. 
 As if these two characters weren't enough to make this book thoroughly enjoyable, the secondary characters added so much insight, spice, comic relief and substance to an already full story. This truly was an ensemble cast worthy of mention. 
 I very much enjoyed the story of these two and in addition to Cait's body issues and Dante's training for an upcoming match, there were outside forces constantly pulling at them. While I understand some of why Cait chose to do to keep Dante on track, I don't like games and I was a little disappointed in the one she chose to be a part of. They both were a little hot headed and instead of communicating they'd blow up and walk away which left me feeling frustrated with them, but I reminded myself that they were still in the very early stages of a relationship and it takes time to develop those skills. 
 Overall, I was charmed by this story and this couple. I was equally enamored with the writing style of author Abby Niles who easily transported me into the world of MMA fighters. Extreme Love is a fantastic story and should not be missed!