International Wrestling Xtreme has its ups and downs, especially when love is thrown in the mix. Between the Ropes tells the collective stories of the top celebrity IWX wrestling talent as they navigate the struggles of newfound relationships. Finding the deeper meaning of love, family, and teamwork. This steamy romance series has all the drama and powerbombs to keep you drawn in and wanting more. A series collection of the original Between the Ropes Series.
A series collection of the original Between the Ropes Series.
"Girl, you need to get out of Tennessee and come work for IWX. I talked with my boss Davis, and he thinks you would be a great asset here. Besides, your mom has been telling me you're sick of the indies. International Wrestling Xtream is the hottest company going right now. We need you, and Wraith agrees with me."
Cyrus adjusted his cell phone while trying his best to convince his cousin, Isis, that she was ready for the big leagues. He and his brother had been working to get her out of her shell for years. The opportunity before her was a dream job in the making, and they both knew it. The shy girl would just need a little coaxing if he were to put the plan into action.
"Yeah, thanks for pushing your big brother Wraith on me. He called yesterday, trying to convince me to go on the road with you, too. Cyrus, I know you're just trying to help. I want to be there too, but I'm not as good as you are. Call your sister, Holly. She's more of a badass than I am. She fits right in with the Doom style. My image is just not the same. You guys are total badasses with a scary horror movie, meets biker rally vibe. I can't pull that off. I'm a girly-girl. Wraith thinks Mr. Preston would figure something out for me. But I wanted to be with you. I'm worried that I won't be good enough on my own," Isis Evans confessed.
"Ice Queen, you're amazing, and you know it. The other wrestling companies have been beating down your door because they know you're the best new female wrestler out there right now. I know the Tyson brothers called to get you to go to Wrestle Masters. You need to be with a real company like IWX, not with those pretend superhero dorks and their flashy flip-flopping moves."
"Hey, the Arch Rivals are my favorite tag team, next to you and Wraith. They are not superheroes. You just don't get into the high-flying stuff they do."
"It's dangerous and causes too many risks for injuries to happen."
"It's not my fault they quit IWX and made their own company. You just don't like them because they left and you're loyal to the core."
"Whatever. They're losers. You need to jump while the fire is hot. Mr. Preston won't give you a second chance. I talked to him about what he has in mind for your character. Wraith likes the idea and so do I. We believe this angle would be perfect for you. You look like some rich diva and will be great for the storyline he's planning. You'd love it," Cyrus said, trying to not give away too much information.
He didn't want to give her more details than she needed right now. He knew how easily Isis became spooked if he gave her all the details upfront. As talented as Isis was, she was equally paranoid and skittish.
"Did you say, diva? Diva! You know that word pisses me off. You always act like I'm so prissy and vapid. I'm not, you know. I just use the glam stage persona to wear cool clothes and feel like anyone other than myself."
Isis knew that was true. She was self-conscious and shy in real life. On stage, she was a different person entirely. When she was in the stage persona, Isis, the Queen of Goddesses, she was a fiery glamazon, oozing with confidence.
Cyrus sighed with regret, saying, "Sorry. I don't think you're vapid, little one. I don't get why you're so hard on yourself. Listen, you have no choice because I told Davis you would be there next week to sign the contract. I am sticking my neck out for you to get this opportunity. I'm not letting you back out this time. Listen, I got to go. The stagehand just said it's time to go to the ring."
Cyrus hung up the phone with a sly grin. He knew Isis was probably having a nervous breakdown once he hung up on her. He loved taunting his favorite cousin; his secret, guilty pleasure that only he could do. He wouldn't allow anyone else to torment her. The brothers, and their sister Holly, had become Isis's protectors since they were kids.
"Cyrus Michael Evans! Damn it! You Jackass!" Isis slammed the phone down on the couch. "I can't believe he would do this to me. Wait... What angle? Does that jerk know something he's not telling me? He's probably setting me up with some wrestler buddy he thinks I will fall head over heels for. He's always trying to set me up with his friends. Cy just does it so he can check up on me. Big Cyrus the Crusher is a big pain in my ass," she argued with the empty room.
After pacing the floor for a good five minutes, ranting to only her calico cat, Cello, Isis fell back on the couch. She watched as her favorite wrestler Gage Stone entered the ring with her cousin, with a cocky swagger to his step.
Isis always found Gage attractive. She had even found herself jealous when he started dating his now ex-wife, Summer Haze. Summer was a backstage reporter, notorious for sleeping her way through the IWX male roster and manipulating people to get her way. She had gotten her job by sleeping with the IWX owner's brother years before. The thought of Summer made Isis's skin crawl. She had heard the stories for Summer's backstage antics, and it was nauseating. Thankfully, the woman's days on the show came to a bitter end because of her backstage politics.
Only her cousin Wraith knew of Isis' little crush, and she intended to keep it that way for as long as she could. He found out by default when she got upset with him for supporting the initial union of Gage and Summer. She didn't talk to her oldest cousin for weeks, as the jealousy took over.
Sitting thinking about the possibilities of the opportunity Cyris presented her with, she couldn't deny it was exciting, regardless of how nervous it made her. Maybe this chance at meeting Gage in person could give her the courage she needed to tell him how she felt once and for all.
A steamy alien hybrid romance about a dangerous woman on the run. While doing his job to retrieve Project Willow, a handsome bounty hunter uncovers an underground plot for world domination using a unique woman with superhuman abilities. In his retrieval of the weapon, he finds Willow is linked to his past and Area 51. As his love for Willow grows, Stone must work to protect the human hybrid at all costs, while preventing the world from falling into the hands of new world order terrorists.
Zander Kane aka Mr. Vain plans to marry himself in a crazy publicity stunt to avoid commitment to any relationships. His plan is to keep his rich playboy, womanizing lifestyle and become the next big celebrity superstar. He has changed his name to Mr. Vein to annoy his wealthy father. His parents and therapist recruit a young woman to watch after their embarrassing son before he destroys his future with crazy publicity stunts.
Award-winning story! Calypso Fae is the acclaimed Fairy Godmother of events. Following a staged fan attack, while performing with the Ring Bella's Dance troupe, Caly is working to start over as a Miami event planner. Specializing in wedding planning, the shy southern belle struggles to find a happily ever after on her own. Wondering if her lifelong dream of the perfect wedding will be in the stars, Caly trades her own happiness to ensure other's event dreams come true. Two years following the attack that ended her dance career, Caly is confronted with the past once more. Hired to organize her best friend Roxy's wedding, a trip to Las Vegas has the potential to turn her life around, or set it in a whirlwind of chaos. The groom's best man is suspected to be involved in a humiliating event, linked to the incident that resulted in Caly's injuries. Reconnected with her former heartthrob, MMA fighter Thorn Prescot, there may be hope for her future as she learns to trust him once more. Secrets hidden in Thorn’s private life reveal that he is not the playboy Caly remembered him to be. The single father tries to set things right while fighting for his family’s future. Caly discovers there's more than meets the eye when she’s introduced to Thorn’s adorable daughter, Bella. Keeping his loved ones safe from the paparazzi, and his ex-wife’s greed has turned the fighters' life upside down. Two years of misunderstandings will be left behind when Caly steps up to help protect the child and find out the truth about her past.
After being kicked out of her home, Harlee learned she wasn't the biological daughter of her family. Rumors had it that her impoverished biological family favored sons and planned to profit from her return. Unexpectedly, her real father was a zillionaire, catapulting her into immense wealth and making her the most cherished member of the family. While they anticipated her disgrace, Harlee secretly held design patents worth billions. Celebrated for her brilliance, she was invited to mentor in a national astronomy group, drew interest from wealthy suitors, and caught the eye of a mysterious figure, ascending to legendary status.
Lucia Balstone thought she had chosen the right man to spend the rest of her life with, but he was the one who ended her life. Their ten-year marriage seemed like a joke when her husband stabbed her with a dagger. Fortunately, God is never blind to people's tears. Lucia got a second chance. She was reborn at the age of 22, before all the terrible things had happened. This time, she was determined to avenge herself and let those who hurt her pay! She made an elaborate list of her goals, and the first thing on her list was to marry her ex-husband's enemy, Alonso Callen!
For three years, Shane and Yvonne were wed, sharing heated nights, while his devotion clung to his ex. Yvonne strove to be a dutiful wife, yet their marriage felt hollow, built on desire rather than real warmth. All changed when she became pregnant, only for Shane to thrust her onto the operating table, warning, “Either you or the baby survives!” Broken by his cruelty, she vanished in grief and later returned, radiantly accomplished, leaving everyone awestruck. Haunted by remorse, Shane begged for another chance, but Yvonne only smiled and replied, “I’m sorry, men no longer interest me.”
After three loveless years, Neil's betrayal deeply wounded Katelyn. She wasted no time in getting rid of that scoundrel! After the divorce, she devoted herself to career pursuits. Rising to prominence as a top designer, skilled doctor, and brilliant hacker, she became a revered icon. Neil, realizing his grave mistake, tried in vain to win her back, only to witness her magnificent wedding to another. As their vows were broadcast on the world's largest billboard, Vincent slid a ring onto Katelyn's finger and declared, "Katelyn is now my wife, a priceless treasure. Let all who covet her beware!"
Rachel used to think that her devotion would win Brian over one day, but she was proven wrong when his true love returned. Rachel had endured it all—from standing alone at the altar to dragging herself to the hospital for an emergency treatment. Everyone thought she was crazy to give up so much of herself for someone who didn’t return her feelings. But when Brian received news of Rachel’s terminal illness and realized she didn’t have long to live, he completely broke down. "I forbid you to die!" Rachel just smiled. She no longer needed him. "I will finally be free."
When Zora was sick during the early days of her pregnancy, Ezrah was with his first love, Piper. When Zora got into an accident and called Ezrah, he said he was busy, when in actual fact, he was buying shoes for Piper. Zora lost her baby because of the accident, and throughout her stay at the hospital, Ezrah never showed up. She already knew that he didn't love her, but that was the last straw for the camel's back, and her fragile heart could not take it anymore. When Ezrah arrived home a few days after Zora was discharged from the hospital, he no longer met the woman who always greeted him with a smile and cared for him. Zora stood at the top of the stairs and yelled with a cold expression, "Good news, Ezrah! Our baby died in a car accident. There is nothing between us anymore, so let's get a divorce." The man who claimed not to have any feelings for Zora, being cold and distant towards her, and having asked her for a divorce twice, instantly panicked.