BLURB ➞
After serving a decade long prison sentence for an accident that resulted in my husband’s death, Noah Reid returns. Even if he was my childhood best friend and the first man I secretly loved, I refuse to make it easy for him. But the heart never forgets and those old repressed feelings quickly bubble to the surface.
Loving him is a dangerous game but one I’m willing to play.
Flirting leads to falling between the sheets, and I’m forced to deal with the guilt of what we’re doing. Viciousness towards Noah runs rampant and while revenge trickles through the streets of Lawton Ridge, I realize there’s more on the line than just my heart. While I’m afraid that my son and I will be caught in the crossfire of those who want to hurt Noah, I can’t walk away.
Secrets are revealed and revelations are made, but losing him again isn’t an option—especially since I’m pregnant.
You’re all I want, Noah. You’re all I’ve ever wanted.
ARC REVIEW ➞
I have been dying for this book to see what happened with how book 1 ended for Noah and Katie and Holding You Close jumped right back into the thick of things and I was on the edge of my seat from the very beginning.
The first half of this book was full of suspense and drama that hooks you and then when you think it is all over there is another twist that covers the second half the story and I loved every single minute of it. Noah and Katie haven’t had an easy relationship, especially given their past so you absolutely want the best for them. I am happy they got that and I loved seeing their chemistry and their relationship continue to grow throughout the story. Noah helping with Owen and truly caring for him like his own son was one of my favorite things.
I loved how this story truly focused on Katie and Noah’s relationship throughout a majority of it and them adjusting to their new life together and Owen’s adjustment to everything. They were truly meant to be together, even though it wasn’t always an easy past.
This also does provide some set up into what is coming next and I am already in love with Everleigh so I CANNOT wait for her and Archer!
If you’re looking for a friends to lovers with suspense and amazing chemistry this is one to read!
