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agsztyl's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
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
erina1510's review against another edition
5.0
Absolutely amazing book written by 2 of my favorite authors. Loved every single part of it. Don’t wait to buy this book. Ian and London have a love/hate relationship from the start. Ian is the playboy party boy that lives behind the crazy cat lady. Then they are forced into a situation that neither ever believed or wanted to be in. Choices are made and lives are forever changed. Absolutely loved the chemistry and the bantering between the two of them. Plus, the kids involved in the book, don’t get me started 🤣.
kara_hildebrand's review against another edition
5.0
Hold You Close is a second chance standalone romance by two incredible authors. Corinne Michaels and Melanie Harlow have been added to my list of fantastic duos! Separately these ladies bring the feels, but together it was absolute magic.
Ian and London have a past. One that didn't end well and has caused their relationship to be full of a lot of hate and animosity. Too bad they live across the backyard and she gets to watch his carefree lifestyle play out before her eyes. When tragedy strikes Ian and London have to learn to work together to raise his nieces and nephew. It's yelling, screaming and fighting from the get go. That line between hate and love is so fine that it quickly morphs into flirting, innuendo and a few hot as hell kisses. London never stopped loving Ian but it was easier to hate than admit her feelings. Ian never stopped loving London, but it's more fun to annoy her. Can these stop fighting long enough to get to the good stuff? Will they be honest with each other before they lose each other for good? I loved this story! The fighting was so fantastic. They both equally yelled and screamed and didn't hold back. It was the best form of foreplay I've ever read! I was cheering for London while raging mad at Ian. And then I was cheering for Ian and wanted to bitch slap London. Ian was perfection because he knew he was an asshole! He knew everything he was doing and knew it was wrong but just couldn’t stop himself. London was a crazy bitch and let her emotions get the better of her, but she knew she was doing it. Even amongst the fighting and insult throwing, they were also sympathetic and caring. It was a crazy ass ride and I loved every word, every second, every fight, and every touch. Christopher, Morgan and Ruby were fantastic kids with awesome personalities. And they were very insightful! Overall, I laughed, cried, got hot and bothered, got mad, was on the edge of my seat and cheered!
"Only you could be a dick and a gentleman at the same time."
"The next time I kiss you, London Parish, it's be because you beg me to."
London represents everything I've ever wanted but didn't deserve.
"Good. Can I get you a glass of wine?
"What does this expression say?"
"Ian Chase is a fucking god amongst men."
"Good Lord, your ego is massive."
"Almost as big as my - "
"Yes, but then I wouldn't have had the opportunity to get told what to do, and I just love that."
"I hate you."
"You only wish you did, baby."
Then the jerkface slaps my ass.
Ian and London have a past. One that didn't end well and has caused their relationship to be full of a lot of hate and animosity. Too bad they live across the backyard and she gets to watch his carefree lifestyle play out before her eyes. When tragedy strikes Ian and London have to learn to work together to raise his nieces and nephew. It's yelling, screaming and fighting from the get go. That line between hate and love is so fine that it quickly morphs into flirting, innuendo and a few hot as hell kisses. London never stopped loving Ian but it was easier to hate than admit her feelings. Ian never stopped loving London, but it's more fun to annoy her. Can these stop fighting long enough to get to the good stuff? Will they be honest with each other before they lose each other for good? I loved this story! The fighting was so fantastic. They both equally yelled and screamed and didn't hold back. It was the best form of foreplay I've ever read! I was cheering for London while raging mad at Ian. And then I was cheering for Ian and wanted to bitch slap London. Ian was perfection because he knew he was an asshole! He knew everything he was doing and knew it was wrong but just couldn’t stop himself. London was a crazy bitch and let her emotions get the better of her, but she knew she was doing it. Even amongst the fighting and insult throwing, they were also sympathetic and caring. It was a crazy ass ride and I loved every word, every second, every fight, and every touch. Christopher, Morgan and Ruby were fantastic kids with awesome personalities. And they were very insightful! Overall, I laughed, cried, got hot and bothered, got mad, was on the edge of my seat and cheered!
"Only you could be a dick and a gentleman at the same time."
"The next time I kiss you, London Parish, it's be because you beg me to."
London represents everything I've ever wanted but didn't deserve.
"Good. Can I get you a glass of wine?
"What does this expression say?"
"Ian Chase is a fucking god amongst men."
"Good Lord, your ego is massive."
"Almost as big as my - "
"Yes, but then I wouldn't have had the opportunity to get told what to do, and I just love that."
"I hate you."
"You only wish you did, baby."
Then the jerkface slaps my ass.
crysrose0527's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
whiptostic's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
danisj's review against another edition
1.0
Esse livro é um dos piores que já li até hoje, os personagens são vazios, é mal escrito. O cara é machista ao extremo e mesquinho, a personagem é uma idiota que fica voltando pra ele e ignorando as merdas dele, é triste que duas mulheres romantizem uma merda dessas escrevendo isso.
tab2004's review against another edition
1.0
If you love sexiest books this is for you! Celibate loser doormat heroine. Douche Cocky Manwhore. Oh and she's celibate for almost two decades pining for him while he fucks anything with a vagina. So romantic! I love when my heroines are chaste and pure never letting another dick touch them while he makes his way through all the holes in town and laughs about it. I guess women wanting sex and intimacy is so very wrong that only skanks long for it! Do yourself a favour and pass on this shit.
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!!!