Willow has been in love with Regan, her brother's best friend and MMA partner since the moment they met. Now trying to convince Regan that's she's not just a little girl anymore is a whole different story. With courage, strength and determination these two fight for not just love but for hope and happiness.

Another enjoyable addition to the series. I absolutely love MMA fighters and Regan was no different. The struggles in the story felt real and came off the page. It was raw, emotional and romantic. I can't wait to read more from this group of fighters.

Melynda Price has a great writing style and this whole series is fantastic! I would have to say that this was probably my least favorite of the series so far but it was still so so good. You get so invested in all of the characters! You just cannot seem to put the books down; this was a very fast read for me.

So this is the fourth book in the series and follows Willow and Regan through their romance. Regan is best friends with Willow's brother Kyle and has been a part of their family for years. When Willow and Kyle's parents died, he was there through it all. Now Willow is all grown up and has wanted Regan for a while but he has refused for obvious reasons...her brother, her innocence, etc. Willow is persistent however and Regan eventually cannot resist. The issue comes when Willow wants to hide their relationship from her brother which of course does not work.

Lots of good drama, hot fighters, romance and just overall good reading!

Another great story by this author. She is on my watch list and again proved why. Her books bring the reader along on the journey. Willow has lived with and through so much yet comes out looking on the bright side. Regan has lived through more than anyone should. Its amazing as he discovers things he felt were not quite right. He is made a part of the Scott family and more than pays his dues. He is another who deals with life’s situations and keeps moving forward. Kyle is an unbelievable brother. Who wouldn’t want one like him to look after them. Even though he is pretty gruff overall you feel his deep involvement with his sister. As these three move through the story you are unable to put the book down. There is so much going on that you find yourself at the end before your ready. The only part I didn’t like about this book is I wanted it to go further. Did they get married and have kids. What kind of family are they. And oh yea, Kyle is totally left hanging. Even though this is not really a cliffhanger, I felt Kyle’s story is. I hope the author plans on releasing Kyle’s story soon or I’m sure I’m be among some upset readers. I’m glad I was given the opportunity to read this early and can’t wait for the next.

Willow and Kyle are brother and sister. Regains Kyle's best friend but he might as well be part of the family, he basically lives with them anyway . All seems perfect but their life takes a tragic turn when their parents are killed in a car accident and Willow was knocking at deaths door ....

Kyle stops his studies to come home and rear Willow and he needs to make a living so he joined Reagan as a MMA fighter and the 2 guys have made quite a reputation for themselves both in and out the cage.

Willow also works at the gym where the guys train which is both a blessing and a curse really ....hell with all that man candy around a girl can't complain 😂😎👿but all that alpha and testosterone does put a damper on a girls love life though , not that it really matters to much because her heart only belongs to one man ....

Regan and Willow are like magnets ! Their chemistry and attraction is off the charts and they're intense. Between school , Regan's past coming to haunt him , Willow having to make a decision regarding the appeal and the passion between these 2 I had my hands full and Grappling for Position made for an epic read !

So far this one is my favorite of the series. The time frames over lapses with the last couple books. I loved Regan and Willow. They both have had struggles in their lives. Regan grew up with Willow and her brother Kyle, so from the very beginning we know that this group of three are very close.

I loved how strong of a character Willow is. She fought for what she believed in and fought for Regan. Regan is super loyal and it shows throughout the story, this causes a huge struggle for him. Their struggles felt very real.

I did feel that we were left hanging at the end with Kyle. I am really hoping he gets his own book so we can find out where he goes from here.

This is a very powerful book about relationships. One is with Willow Scott and her brother Kyle who since their parent’s tragic auto accident left college and took over raising her. She of course rebelled at every chance she could get. He chose to get into MMA fighting like his best friend Regan “Rapscallion” Matthews, who has been fighting since he was a teenager and loves it. Also Willow has had a mad crush on Regan forever. He of course has looked after her also and has gotten her out jams now though he is getting them both into the biggest one of both of their lives when he tells Willow that he has liked her for years. When she decides to move out from under her brother’s control she moves in with Regan and though he tells her they should tell her brother they wait. This all comes to a head when they are getting ready for the biggest fight that either one has ever been in and end up fighting in the gym first. Now he must somehow fix his career, friendship with Kyle if possible, and now make sure Willow knows that he is committed to her. There is a lot going on in this book but the author pools it off and makes it work. She brings you to the end where you are still wondering what is going to happen and that is a sign of a good author. This is a very good book to go along with the other books.

Great book! Loved the plot line. Cant wait for the next one

Couldn't put Grappling for Position down. Wonderfully written. Kept me interested.

Melynda Price's Grappling for Position is about Regan, an MMA fighter and Willow, a college student who have been in each other's lives for a long time. Regan came into Willow's life as her brother's friend when his abusive father forced the young man to find somewhere safe to be. Regan was there when Willow's parent were killed by a drunk driver and became her rock along side her brother. When the two come to terms that their feelings are not that of siblings is where the story starts.

Grappling is a decent story where the two main characters want to be together but Regan's low self-esteem and Willow's way over-protective brother stand in the way of their happiness. There was good chemistry between the two though Regan and Kyle's (Willow's brother) alpha male cave man ways were a bit over the top. The story is interspersed will Willow having to deal with her parent's killer possibly being released and Regan having to confront the father he hates though both issues are not heavily explored. The relationship between Regan and Willow is center stage as they go from hiding that they are together to telling Kyle all the while trying to find a balance between themselves. The ending is a bit rushed with everything wrapping up in the last few pages.

Overall, a good new adult romance.

Another hit from Melynda Price. This is a great story that can't be missed by Against the Cage fans.

My thanks to NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review Grappling for Position by Melynda Price.

Grappling for Position was for me a great MMA story. After a many years of suppressing feelings toward her brother best friend Willow finally say stop no more. But as if she with that ignites something in Reagan and all of the sudden they are in hide and seek relationship. Very hot very passionate. But hiding is slowly killing Reagan and because of Willow is he keeping the as a secret. Of course when truth is revealed it is a disaster and even car accident doesn’t change thing much. Of course this is not just a sport love story. Both Reagan and Willow have difficult past full of pain and lost and it comes haunting them both. I loved both of the characters they were likable in the second and what I really like way their first night together. SPOILER: I like that Willow first time was not prefers just be honest how many of you had a perfect first time. Great emotional story.
I volunteered to review an ARC of this book for Netgelly

This book is the first I have read from the series but I don't think it made reading this book difficult, and it can be read as a standalone.
Grappling for position has larger than life characters and a plot that will hold you captive through the whole book. My emotions were all over the place, willow and Regan together were intense you could practically feel their connection. Along with the wonderful romance story this book has angst, anger, suspense, and so much more.
The ending wasn't as strong I was hoping for after such a gripping book I kind of wanted it to finish stronger. But over all a good read.

Melynda Price is a new to me author and...YAY!! I'm so happy to have found a great new series and an awesome writer! This is the fourth book in the Against the Cage series and there's recurring characters but it totally stands alone. I love reading these kind of "forbidden" best friend's sister romances. Unfortunately, Regan and Willow have several obstacles to overcome but these two lovable characters are SO SWEET together. There's a bit of suspense, a few pretty intense moments and a whole lot of sexy time! Told from dual POVs with a happy ending. I received, read and voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

Holy smokes this book was good. Grappling for Position was swoony!!!

Willow has been through tragedy and sadly that tragedy is coming back to haunt her again. When she was 15 her parents were killed in a car accident and the man that hit her car tried to kill her. Now he’s up for parole and she has to decide is she wants to keep her parents killer in jail. Besides that she has Regan to worry about. She’s been in love with his since before she knew what it was to love someone besides her family. One drunken night everything changed and ever since they’ve been dancing around each other. Regan grew up with nothing and doesn’t think he has anything to offer Willow. Besides that she’s his best-friends sister and he doesn't want to betray his friend like that. Too bad Willow is done playing games with Regan and when she starts seeing other people Regan knows he can’t live without her loving him.

Willow and Regan were just wow. Regan is all sexy fighter sex appeal who has always loved Willow and realizes how much he’s been hurting her while he’s been trying to not be with her. WIllow after dealing with so much has always loved Regan and when she finally gets to be with him, she realizes how much more he means to her.

The two have a lot to deal with and a lot of drama ensues. I think the story was a cute one with lots of drama and other stuff in the corners to make it interesting. At times i didn’t love Willow’s character, but overall the book was good.

This was the second Sports Romance/MMA Fighter book I've read in the past few days, and it solidified my feeling that I sort of love the sub-genre. I don't know what it is about a strong, muscled, tattooed tough guy that falls head over heels in love {and isn't afraid to proclaim it}... Well, I guess that's sort of self-explanatory! I love them - and Regan is no different. He has been struggling with his deep feelings of love for Willow, because of self-doubt and low self esteem thanks to a terrible childhood - not to mention the fact that she's his best friend's little sister. Willow has been in love with Regan since she was a little girl and no matter how much Regan tries to hold her off, resistance to their strong emotions becomes futile.

I think my favorite part of the story was that it wasn't strictly about their romance - there were several layers to the story line. It led to lots of drama and angst - Regan and Willow each had serious issues to deal with individually, and the side characters had their own dramas as well. While I was fine jumping into the series at book 4, the other characters {mainly fighters from the gym where Regan trains and Willow works} are featured so frequently and prominently that I want to go and read the first 3 books in the series and will continue on with it as well.
I truly enjoyed the book and want to read the rest of the series as well. The only slight drawback is that most of the characters have multiple names that they go by and there are so many of them that at times it was difficult to figure out who was being talked about. I think that if you start at book one, it's easier to distinguish between all of the fighters and their storylines.

Sexy as sin MMA fighter? Check. Best friend’s younger sister? Check. Not wanting to tell said best friend? Check. Panty melting scenes? Check. Alpha males? Check. Basically Grappling For Position has this book whore panting, worked up and wishing I was being pinned by some of these MMA fighters, I’d easily submit. Hehe.

Willow has had a crush on Regan “Rapscallion” Matthews for years, he also happens to her brother’s best friend and one of the people who helped her get through one of the hardest times of her life. When you find out everything that happened you want Regan and her brother to take care of it but at the same time you know neither of these two will ever let her be harmed if they are there again. Especially Regan, he is the ultimate alpha when it comes to Willow. The chemistry between these two is undeniably explosive and will have you needing fresh panties and your significant other if you have one to help with how hot they will get you.

Now I did have a few minor issues. At times it felt dragged out and Willow did get on my nerves a tiny bit but I think it was because she does come across at times as naïve and immature but not enough to make me not like her character. Also this book runs the same time line as others in the series and while it can be read as a standalone I did at times wonder what was going on with the other characters because it all sort of mushed together. Besides those things though I really did like Grappling For Position and plan on reading the other books as well.

Edgy and Hot and Sexy! This book was a very enjoyable read, I recommend it!!!

Title:  Grappling for Position
Series:  Against the Cage Book #4
Author:  Melynda Price
Genre:  Romance
Blurb:   This battle of wills is about to go below the belt…

Willow Scott is sweet, innocent, and 100% untouchable. She’s the epitome of everything MMA fighter Regan “Rapscallion” Matthews has always wanted, but will never have. A woman like her deserves more than a scrapper from the wrong side of the tracks—the Scott’s charity case.
Unfortunately for Regan, his best friend’s little sister is all grown up and she’s tired of playing by the rules. When Willow sees something she wants, she goes after it—damn the consequences—and her sights are set on him. With a shot at the Welterweight title finally within his grasp, Willow Scott is a distraction Regan can’t afford. But this willful woman is determined to make him tap-out.
Willow has been in love with Regan Matthews since she was in pigtails and braces. Over the years, she’s all but given up hope of her brother’s friend returning her affection, but a part of her never stopped praying that someday he would see her as more than Kyle Scott’s annoying little sister. If Willow has her way that’s all about to change, and Regan must decide if he’s willing to risk losing his best friend and the Welterweight title for a woman he doesn’t deserve but cannot live without.
Thoughts: If you are a fan of MMA books, Grappling for Position is a great one to pick up. I really enjoyed the storyline and the nitty-gritty characters who really seemed to come to life from the pages. Not to mention the whole ‘best friend’s sister’ angle that I am a real sucker for. Willow was such a strong female character in so many ways, and had such a loyalty to her family and friends, all of which made her a character you love to read about. I admired and loved the relationship she shared with her brother – which really lent credence to the rift that potentially develops between the two men, both who love her. Melynda Price really captured the feelings and emotions the characters were experiencing and relayed that to the reader.
Thoroughly enjoyable!
Rate:  B+

Willow is in love with her brother's friend and has been since she was a kid, but after the death of her parents she has tried to always please her brother. He gave up college to come home and raise his sister and his best friend has helped. But now that they have all grown to young adults and emotions that have been bottled come lose.
I couldnt help but fall in love with these characters, and root for them....and for love. The characters were well developed and realistic. You will laugh, cry and swoon while reading this wonderful love story.

This story has everything from attempted murder, anger, grief, anxiety, sadness and joy.
True Love, betrayal , friendships torn apart and everything in between. I devoured this book it is the type of book where you will lose sleep because you cannot put it down