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bookscrazy87's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely adore this book. Melanie and Corinne together are absolutely amazing. Loved every second. Want to read it again. They need to write more books together. I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
amberbehnke2013's review against another edition
5.0
This book is the beautiful baby of two of my favorite authors. With Melanie and Corinne working together the only outcome is genius! Hold You Close is the perfect blend. This book shows you how to forgive and learn to live despite the past! Every day is not guaranteed so there is no sense in living with regrets! I love you book!!!
vanessan_bakker's review against another edition
5.0
Life As We Know It
If you’ve seen the movie, you know the correlation. If you haven’t seen the movie, read this first, THEN go drool over Josh Duhamel
If you’ve seen the movie, you know the correlation. If you haven’t seen the movie, read this first, THEN go drool over Josh Duhamel
bookedandbusybookblog's review against another edition
5.0
Melanie Harlow is a first for me and I haven’t read Corinne Michaels in a few years but after reading Hold You Close, that’s all about to change.
Everything about this book is perfection. The frustration, the sadness, the sexiness, the fun times and even the misunderstandings, the love for family...truly everything. I laughed, I cried, I was so angry I wanted to throw the damn Kindle across the room. I felt everything that Ian and London were going through and this story held me captive from begin to end. I didn’t know where one author started and the other finished, every word flowed so seamlessly.
I am a sucker for a good second chance romance but this wasn’t just good. It was more along the lines of wonderful. Incredible. Stunning. In my opinion, Hold You Close is hands down THE BEST second chance romance I’ve read this year.
Everything about this book is perfection. The frustration, the sadness, the sexiness, the fun times and even the misunderstandings, the love for family...truly everything. I laughed, I cried, I was so angry I wanted to throw the damn Kindle across the room. I felt everything that Ian and London were going through and this story held me captive from begin to end. I didn’t know where one author started and the other finished, every word flowed so seamlessly.
I am a sucker for a good second chance romance but this wasn’t just good. It was more along the lines of wonderful. Incredible. Stunning. In my opinion, Hold You Close is hands down THE BEST second chance romance I’ve read this year.
staceysippireads's review against another edition
5.0
Heartache and beautiful ❤️
Ian Chase is the best friend’s older brother. During her senior year, London Parish finally got her chance with Ian, they exchanged I love yous, only for him to break her heart the next day. Needless to say, they spent the next 17 years hating each other and fighting. Tragedy forced them to move past that.
It’s not very often I read a book where an author hurts my heart so early, but the first 25% of the book is that. I can tell something beautiful is brewing, but my heart had to get through the tough parts to get there. Feels a lot like life doesn’t it? The heartache Melanie Harlow and Corinne Michaels wrote is worth it, because this story is really wonderful. The growth of these characters through a terrible and tragic time was beautiful. I loved the sacrifice and love these two showed throughout the book. What a great story and collaboration between two fantastic authors.
Ian Chase is the best friend’s older brother. During her senior year, London Parish finally got her chance with Ian, they exchanged I love yous, only for him to break her heart the next day. Needless to say, they spent the next 17 years hating each other and fighting. Tragedy forced them to move past that.
It’s not very often I read a book where an author hurts my heart so early, but the first 25% of the book is that. I can tell something beautiful is brewing, but my heart had to get through the tough parts to get there. Feels a lot like life doesn’t it? The heartache Melanie Harlow and Corinne Michaels wrote is worth it, because this story is really wonderful. The growth of these characters through a terrible and tragic time was beautiful. I loved the sacrifice and love these two showed throughout the book. What a great story and collaboration between two fantastic authors.
cupofteabookblog's review against another edition
5.0
These are new authors to me and I will be checking out their other books! This book has all the things, tear jerking moments, steamy moments and moments that will make your heart flutter. I love London and her banter with Ian. This is a second chance romance that will have you turning each page to see what will happen next. I really enjoyed this book and hope these two write together again!
babblingchatterreads's review against another edition
4.0
🖋️ SNEAK PEEK ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4 STARS REVIEW 🖋️
This was such a cute read! When I first read the synopsis I thought about the movie "Life As We Know It." Similar storyline; however, the authors made it all their own making it a book that I had enjoyed.
Ian Chase and London Parish have known each other for a long time. They have a complicated history and a connection to one another that can be considered off limits. A tragic event changes everything making their relationship one filled with so many emotions and feelings coming to life once again.
Their new situation will have your heart aching for the kids and itching more for the two esp with the chemistry that is presented between them. The question is...with their history and the kids keeping them together is the risk for more even possible?
This was such a cute read! When I first read the synopsis I thought about the movie "Life As We Know It." Similar storyline; however, the authors made it all their own making it a book that I had enjoyed.
Ian Chase and London Parish have known each other for a long time. They have a complicated history and a connection to one another that can be considered off limits. A tragic event changes everything making their relationship one filled with so many emotions and feelings coming to life once again.
Their new situation will have your heart aching for the kids and itching more for the two esp with the chemistry that is presented between them. The question is...with their history and the kids keeping them together is the risk for more even possible?
dancingdynamos's review against another edition
2.0
this is the first book that i’ve read by these authors where i didn’t get all my questions answered…the biggest one being what happened with london’s promotion after she chose to stay???
also this felt like that movie life as we know it
also this felt like that movie life as we know it
linzreadz13's review against another edition
2.0
This one was just not for me. I liked the premise of the book but didn’t like either of the two main characters.
lost_goddess's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
The writing was engaging, and the characters were likeable to a point. Though they were in their late 30s and were successfulin their careers, they seemed to have the emotional maturity of maybe a 20 yo.
The conflict felt forced, like the authors wanted to make Ian altruistic and a great guy, but also a jerk. It came off as immature. Also, the letters from Sabrina were too on the nose for the moment, so they felt contrived. Lastly, it felt off that London was such a great person, but she had no other friends, and her dad wasn't around, even though they had a good relationship? And where were the grandparents?
All-in-all, it was a cute story if you don't dig too deep.
The conflict felt forced, like the authors wanted to make Ian altruistic and a great guy, but also a jerk. It came off as immature. Also, the letters from Sabrina were too on the nose for the moment, so they felt contrived. Lastly, it felt off that London was such a great person, but she had no other friends, and her dad wasn't around, even though they had a good relationship? And where were the grandparents?
All-in-all, it was a cute story if you don't dig too deep.