In the final book in the Real series, a new contender has entered the Underground ring. A contender with a chip on his shoulder and something to prove. A contender who is determined to be an Avenger. Determined to become a Legend. Maverick "The Avenger" Cage is fighting shadows. 
 Reese Dumas hopes to find herself while traveling with her cousin, Brooke, and Brooke's MMA fighter husband, Remy "The Riptide" Tate. Taking care of their son Racer, Reese can't help but forget her past, her pain, and begin to reclaim herself. When she meets a new fighter, she is intrigued by his aloneness and the fight she sees in his eyes every time they interact. 
 There is something between them, though they are on opposite ends of the ring, with the champion between them. He shouldn't be chasing her, rather he should be focused on his fighting goals. And she shouldn't want him near, not when rooting for him means turning her back on family. 
 Once again, I fell hard for a broken fighter almost as soon as he is introduced. Katy Evans has a way of writing these damaged men, while keeping them strong and masculine. Maverick's intense desire to avenge both broke my heart and made me root for him (even though I was not a fan of his cause). But it was his way with Reese that truly made me love him. The way he saw her was perfect and precious, and reminded me of Remy and Brooke in their early days. 
 Reese was a bit more of a mystery. While I suspected early on the connection Mav was hiding, her history was a puzzle. When that reveal happened, and the way it came out, I couldn't help but admire the strength that she had built. Her strength is a much quieter version, fitting of her personality. 
 As they battled the voices they heard telling them they wouldn't work, I couldn't help but turn the pages faster and faster. This was one of those books where I was engrossed in both the main romance thread and the fight season running in the background. The way those two threads wound around each other, pushing, pulling, winding and unraveling was perfection. 
 From the time I picked up this book to the time I finished, I don't think I put it down for more than a few minutes at a time, and only when my kids wouldn't let me avoid things like mealtimes. I can't imagine a better ending for this series and love what it says about all the characters. 
 ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review.