Caged

4.4 out of 5

4,493 global ratings

Why are the cocky ones always the hardest to resist?

Because this man . . . this man is temptation personified.

He's six feet, four inches of rock-solid, golden muscles that are inked to perfection and proudly displayed every time he steps into the cage. And I'm the idiot who agreed to stay with him for the next few days.

Hudson "The King" Kingston knew he had a fight coming up when he risked himself to save me. How could I say no when he needed a friend to help him out?

Because that's exactly what we've always been-friends.

Friends who flirt.

Friends who tease.

Friends who never cross that line.

Ever.

The problem is the more time we spend together, the more things shift between us.

But no matter how much I wish he could be my first, he's never been a relationship guy,

and I refuse to settle for anything less.

I know I can trust him with my life, but can I trust him with my heart?

276 pages,

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First published December 7, 2022

ISBN 9798218281663


About the authors

Bella Matthews

Bella Matthews

Bella Matthews is a USA Today & Amazon Top 5 Bestselling author. She is married to her very own Alpha Male and raising three little ones. You can typically find her running from one sporting event to another. When she is home, she is usually hiding in her home office with the only other female in her house, her rescue dog Tinker Bell by her side. She likes to write swoon-worthy heroes and sassy, smart heroines. Sarcasm is her love language and big family dynamics are her favorite thing to add to each story.

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Reviews

Nunu

Nunu

5

I absolutely am smitten with Hudson Kingston

Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2024

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Bella Matthews has done it again . I got introduced to the Kingstons through the keeper and I am completely hooked ever since . This story starts of playful and something happens to where it brings them together. Going through the challenges of MMA and living life was a challenge enough but when someone goes after there own, you never know what they would do to protect you and that’s where Hudson comes in ,this book is so good and I loved every minute of it . I love Maddie and her story and it is so heartfelt you ake for the girl . These siblings are a rollercoaster and I can’t wait to read the rest of them . I think I might be an obsessed Stan over the Kingston stories.

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Kindle Customer

Kindle Customer

5

Can't say enough about the works Bella Matthews

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2024

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All her works are five star entertainment! Have so enjoyed each character and plot twist. The family friend group she has created are five star too. Looking forward to more!

Karen McVino

Karen McVino

5

Brimming with heat, heart, humor, and a hero who will bring you to your knees

Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2023

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Oh my wow!! This butterfly-fluttering, swoon-filled sports romance swept me right in the feels, as the alphalicious hero stole my heart, and I was powerless to stop the seduction of this story. Caged brims with heat, heart, humor, and a hero who will bring you to your knees. I fell fast in love with this fighter romance full of feels. The more I read, the harder I fell.

This friends-to-lovers romance stars a mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter hero and the stunning heroine who are perfection together. I could feel the love of the sport as Caged took me to the ring where I was in the stands cheering on “The King.” The hero, heroine, and their family and friends owned my heart the whole time reading.

Hudson “The King” Kingston despite the playboy persona, is a protective, panty-melting god who’s equally sexy, strong, and sweet … the ultimate hero. The heroine, Maddie Dixon, is beautiful and bold inside and out. Together, Maddie and Hudson make each other stronger … make each other whole. I felt their combustible chemistry and powerful pull ... that inevitable emotional connection of soulmates.

This thrilling and touching tale tugged at my heart every step of the way. I smiled, swooned, smoldered, and felt the burning angst. I felt that heart-to-soul rush while reading. I FELT EVERYTHING! This heart-hitting romance swept me away. I want to be Caged again.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ knockout stars

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Natalie K

Natalie K

5

OMG Maddie & Hudson Rock!!!!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024

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This book was excellent. I’m so glad that Hudson got a story. He always reminds of of a big yet dangerous puppy. Cute until he’s not, you know like when someone’s messing with his family or friends. Maddie has problems of her own, but works through them. One injury later and someone stays to help and the rest as they say is history…

Once again a fantastic love story between people with crazy relatives and lots of babies. Who knew the Kingston’s were trying to repopulate the world by themselves …😍😍😍

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Mom days are great days

Mom days are great days

5

Fighters! ❤️

Reviewed in the United States on April 22, 2024

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I really enjoyed this book of friends to lovers. Hudson and Maddie were a great couple. After knowing one another for 3 years and having crushes on one another, they finally get their chance.

Hudson is a prize fighter, protector, and sweet man. He doesn’t want to push Maddie into something she’s not ready for. He’s also not sure if he’s good enough for her, but he soon learns he can’t live without her.

Maddie comes from a tough childhood that leaves her afraid of touch and letting men close. She is drawn to Hudson’s light hearted, flirty, but kind personality. Once she sees the man he truly is, she refuses to let go.

The romance was swoony and steamy. I love this author’s style!

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Hailey Koerber

Hailey Koerber

5

What Are You Waiting For?

Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2024

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Did I catch your attention? Awesome. Are you on the fence about this book? Well you shouldn’t be.

If you want to read about a woman going through some very realistic trauma and a man who is just absolutely obsessed with the person she is. This is the book for you.

Does a man with an 8 pack excite you? Does obsessive love on paper make you jealous? Do piercings and tattoos catch your curiosity?

Then what are you doing reading this review?

Go read the book already!

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Michelle Lynn

Michelle Lynn

4

Husdon & Madison

Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024

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Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Couple: Hudson & Maddie ❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋ Her smile is infectious when both dimples pop deeply in her cheeks, and something expands in my chest, knowing I made that happen. Men have killed for lesser things. ❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋❋ I've liked Hudson since we met him books ago, he's a fighter, loyal, loves his family, and is genuinely a good guy. I'm also always a sucker for a friends to lovers romance. Watching these two figure out that their friendship and flirting was so much more was super cute. Maddie was sweet but standoffish, for reasons she never shared with anyone. Hudson was such a good partner to her to let her figure it out and move at her pace. I love that with most these couples, it gets hard but they work through it and come out stronger on the other side.

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Chasity7474

Chasity7474

4

Awesome read

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2024

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This is my first Bella Matthews book. It is the friends to lovers story of Madison and Hudson. She is a social media marketing manager and he is a MMA fighter. Thrown together k we might due to someone attempting to break into the gym they discover what everyone else has seen for 3 years. Their story is funny and sweet. The spice is perfect and there is ZERO miscommunication trope which makes it a winner on that fact alone! Overall and excellent read.

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Kim Gauger

Kim Gauger

4

cute read

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2024

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This was a cute one. I really liked the friends to lovers in this. A super sweet story with heat and chemistry. I liked the family and I really enjoyed the story. Caught me amd took me in amd I couldn’t out it down. Loved it

mwk

mwk

3

Cute & no drama!

Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2022

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This is my first book by this author & I’ll probably read more cause there are a ton of side characters which I’m sure will all get their own arc or have already gotten one in Bella Mathew’s world. Hudson is a cage fighter who has known Madison for three years. He’s always liked her but has never been in a relationship & he knows she’s a sweet relationship kinda girl. Madison has grown up in foster care & although her brother is now a football player, she is somehow sheltered but tough. She was an interesting character…. One night Hudson thwarts a would be attacker and hurts his knee saving madi. She stays with him to help with his knee & really the slid into es other is so fast it gave me whiplash! They go from first kiss to married in like 6 weeks? That was really my only complaint. I really liked how their wasn’t a stupid break up because one person was tortured. All of their struggles were external and they pretty much faced them together. The only romance formula authors stick to these days is I love you but I’m not good enough for you so I’ll treat you like shit for entire book & then at 98% reveal that I actually love you. 🤦‍♀️ Hudson and madi never go thru the pointless arguing & it was nice. A quick easy read.

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