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Hold Me by Faith Starr
Title: Hold Me
Series: Music for the Heart - Book 1
Author: Faith Starr
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: September 30, 2018
Joey has a knack for writing songs that make women swoon. It’s no wonder his band, Steam, is burning up the alternative charts.
Teva is into her studies and career. She has no time for romance or the drama that comes along with it. Until she lays eyes on Joey at a meet and greet contest her friend won.
Sparks fly between Joey and Teva.
One night of fun with a rock star wouldn't hurt anybody. Would it?
It might if the sparks don't fizzle out like Joey and Teva anticipate.
How can two people who live completely different lives make a relationship work? Is their passion enough to withstand the pressures of fame, distance, family-struggles, and possible career changes?
Hold Me is Book One in the Music For The Heart Series. All books in the series can be read as standalones but are best read in sequence. All of Faith Starr's books have Happily Ever After endings.
*Note to Reader: This book contains sensitive material and adult themes. It is recommended for those over 18
JOEY'S POV “The show was incredible. Thank you again for all you’ve done for us tonight. Highly unnecessary but greatly appreciated.”“The night’s not over yet.” The words sort of just slipped out of my mouth. I couldn’t tear my eyes away from her. God, her skin was like porcelain. The touch of makeup she wore only highlighted the sapphire twinkle in her eyes, and the soft shade of pink lipstick filled out her full lips. Fuck, she was ten times prettier up close. A natural beauty, to say the least.
TEVA'S POV Joey studied me. “I see the wheels turning in your head.” “You don’t know me well enough to see the wheels turning.” I kept my voice calm, trying not to act defensive. “And you don’t know me well enough to make judgments about my character based on generalizations you have preset in your mind.” He caught me off guard with his brilliant insight. “You’re right. You’ve impressed me yet again.” “Again? You mean I’ve been working my ass off to impress you, only to find out I didn’t need to try?” “Not in the way you think.” I smiled.
MEET FAITH STARR
When I’m not managing my husband’s medical practice or taking care of things for one of my three kids, I love writing romance fiction.
There is absolutely nothing like getting into the minds of my characters, bringing them to life, and giving them a life of their own with all the emotions that go along with it. I am swept away, head over heels in love, with each and every alpha male I create and the confident women who steal their hearts.
Being a romantic at heart, with a bit of a dirty mind, I relish creating stories that touch upon readers’ heartstrings, provoke thought, and hopefully provide a bit of insight into some heavy topics.
Being married for over twenty-two years ─ holy cow, how time flies ─ I honestly believe in “Once Upon a Time” and “Happily Ever After” endings because I found mine. Aww, I know, so mushy. But that’s me, a softie with a big heart. A bit of a nut too.
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Hold Me by LP Lovell
Hold Me, the second book in the Collateral Series by LP Lovell is NOW LIVE!
I’m a former slave. The sister of death. Collateral.
He’s a bad man. A cartel boss— and my everything. I thought I was done being someone’s toy, but I was so very wrong. Safety is nothing more than a premise in my world, and it seems my own sister can’t be trusted. Loyalties will be tested, and even my big bad wolf might not be able to save me this time.
A priceless pawn. A knight in blood stained armor. A love worthy of any sacrifice.
Hate me or hold me?
I've read the previous book in this series and it had surprised me. I know what type of books that this author is able to write and have had the chance to read at least one of each, and yet this series, the Collateral series, fits in just about any of the categories i've seen her write in. there was just so much of everything and yet, it really worked for the characters that she created.
Starting this book, Hold Me, i wasn't quite sure where or how it would go. There was so many avenues that this book could go and it went in its own way. Nowhere specific and yet in a predicted path that you know is just perfect for these characters. Anna is still so very broken from her past and finding out that she still has family when all her life she believed she was an orphan was shocking to say the least. When i thought this girl would have chosen one way, she absolutely went another, choosing Raphael when he seems like a stranger himself who even considering his present, wants to protect her.
I'm still wondering whether or not there will be more of this couple after this book - it was that good. I know there can be more of these two, to see just how far they'll go for one another and to find out whether or not Anna will embrace the darkness that exists within Rafe and emulate it. While i expecting something darker, things that i'm used to reading from this author, i was also glad to see that LP Lovell still stuck with the emotional pull that we had the chance of experiencing with the first book.
I'm incredibly curious to find out where this author will go from here- whether she'll continue this couples' story or if she'll find another way to pique our curiosity. One thing is for sure, i'll be truly looking forward to the next book that is to come from her.
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My rating: 4 of 5 stars
I've read the previous book in this series and it had surprised me. I know what type of books that this author is able to write and have had the chance to read at least one of each, and yet this series, the Collateral series, fits in just about any of the categories i've seen her write in. there was just so much of everything and yet, it really worked for the characters that she created.
Starting this book, Hold Me, i wasn't quite sure where or how it would go. There was so many avenues that this book could go and it went in its own way. Nowhere specific and yet in a predicted path that you know is just perfect for these characters. Anna is still so very broken from her past and finding out that she still has family when all her life she believed she was an orphan was shocking to say the least. When i thought this girl would have chosen one way, she absolutely went another, choosing Raphael when he seems like a stranger himself who even considering his present, wants to protect her.
I'm still wondering whether or not there will be more of this couple after this book - it was that good. I know there can be more of these two, to see just how far they'll go for one another and to find out whether or not Anna will embrace the darkness that exists within Rafe and emulate it. While i expecting something darker, things that i'm used to reading from this author, i was also glad to see that LP Lovell still stuck with the emotional pull that we had the chance of experiencing with the first book.
I'm incredibly curious to find out where this author will go from here- whether she'll continue this couples' story or if she'll find another way to pique our curiosity. One thing is for sure, i'll be truly looking forward to the next book that is to come from her.
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About LP LOVELL
Lauren Lovell is an indie author from England. She suffers from a total lack of brain to mouth filter and is the friend you have to explain before you introduce her to anyone, and apologize for afterwards.
She's a self confessed shameless pervert, who may be suffering from slight peen envy.
She's a self confessed shameless pervert, who may be suffering from slight peen envy.
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Hold Me by LP Lovell
Hold Me, the second book in LP Lovell’s Emotional Collateral Series is releasing April 26th!
I’m a former slave. The sister of death. Collateral.
He’s a bad man. A cartel boss— and my everything. I thought I was done being someone’s toy, but I was so very wrong. Safety is nothing more than a premise in my world, and it seems my own sister can’t be trusted. Loyalties will be tested, and even my big bad wolf might not be able to save me this time.
A priceless pawn. A knight in blood stained armor. A love worthy of any sacrifice.
Hate me or hold me?
Pre-Order Your copy Today!
Amazon US - https://amzn.to/2GVkJ2m
Amazon Universal – mybook.to/HoldMe
Start the Collateral Series Today!
Free in Kindle Unlimited
Amazon US - https://amzn.to/2qnDOmG
Amazon Universal - mybook.to/HateMe
Add to Goodreads - http://bit.ly/2BvIMoA
About LP LOVELL
Lauren Lovell is an indie author from England. She suffers from a total lack of brain to mouth filter and is the friend you have to explain before you introduce her to anyone, and apologize for afterwards.
She's a self confessed shameless pervert, who may be suffering from slight peen envy.
She's a self confessed shameless pervert, who may be suffering from slight peen envy.
Follow LP Lovell
Facebook – http://bit.ly/2lUaTHQ
Website - http://www.lplovell.com
Goodreads – http://bit.ly/2sYnPyU
Amazon - http://amzn.to/2y8LonN
Twitter - @Authorlplovell
Hold Me: A Stark Ever After Novella by J Kenner
My life with Damien has never been fuller. Every day is a miracle, and every night I lose myself in the oasis of his arms.
But there are new challenges, too. Our families. Our careers. And new responsibilities that test us with unrelenting, unexpected trials.
I know we will survive—we have to. Because I cannot live without Damien by my side. But sometimes the darkness seems overwhelming, and I am terrified that the day will come when Damien cannot bring the light. And I will have to find the strength inside myself to find my way back into his arms.
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I already know that Damien is running later than I am, because he’d called while I was stuck in traffic. Now I dismiss Bree for the night, then go peek in on both my girls. I want to wake them, to cuddle them close, but I let them sleep, contenting myself with watching the steady rise and fall of their little chests.
Then I take a quick shower, change into yoga pants and a T-shirt, and stretch out on our lovely iron bed, surrounded by paperwork.
That’s where I am when Damien finds me—although I’m asleep instead of busily working.
“Hey,” he says, brushing a kiss on my shoulder. “Long day?”
As I claw my way back to consciousness, he gathers my papers and sets them on the bedside table. There’s a glass of wine, too, and he hands it to me. I try to avoid alcohol since I’m breastfeeding, but I also did the research and know that a little bit isn’t a problem so long as I wait to pump or feed Anne.
“The longest,” I say, then take a grateful sip. I lean sideways against him, my back supported by the pile of pillows that rest against the wall. I give him the full rundown, the highlight of which is Eric’s surprising departure.
“You can handle continued growth,” he says, his loyalty giving me a nice warm boost of confidence. “But you’re also well-positioned to simply hold the line if that’s what you want to do. Even to downsize if it works out that way.”
I push away from him, frowning as my chest tightens uncomfortably. “What?”
“I’m just saying that you don’t have to go back to work full-throttle.”
I sit up straight. “Excuse me? Why? Because you can support us?”
“I can support us. But what I’m—”
“So I’m supposed to feel guilty about wanting to work just because you bring in billions?” Dammit, he knows how important my job is to me. How hard I’ve worked to build my business on my own, not relying on money that comes from Stark International.
He stares at me like someone might stare at a wild hyena. “That’s not what I’m saying at all.”
J.Kenner (aka Julie Kenner) is the New York Times, USA Today, Publishers Weekly, Wall Street Journal and #1 International bestselling author of over seventy novels, novellas and short stories in a variety of genres.
Though known primarily for her award-winning and international bestselling erotic romances (including the Stark and Most Wanted series) that have reached as high as #2 on the New York Times bestseller list, JK has been writing full time for over a decade in a variety of genres including paranormal and contemporary romance, “chicklit” suspense, urban fantasy, and paranormal mommy lit.
JK has been praised by Publishers Weekly as an author with a “flair for dialogue and eccentric characterizations” and by RT Bookclub for having “cornered the market on sinfully attractive, dominant antiheroes and the women who swoon for them.” A five time finalist for Romance Writers of America’s prestigious RITA award, JK took home the first RITA trophy awarded in the category of erotic romance in 2014 for her novel, Claim Me (book 2 of her Stark Trilogy). Her Demon Hunting Soccer Mom series (as Julie Kenner) is currently in development with AwesomenessTV/Awestruck.
Her books have sold over three million copies and are published in over twenty languages.
In her previous career as an attorney, JK worked as a clerk on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and practiced primarily civil, entertainment and First Amendment litigation in Los Angeles and Irvine, California, as well as in Austin, Texas. She currently lives in Central Texas, with her husband, two daughters, and two rather spastic cats.
Hold Me: A Stark Ever After Novella by J. KennerMy rating: 4 of 5 stars
Title: Hold Me
Author: J Kenner
Anyone who has followed Damien and Nikki's story loves them - they love the obstacles they've gone through, the many unwanted surprises they've faced together, but most of all, they've fallen in love with their love story. I for one, have been a Stark and Stark International fan ever since the first book and could never get my hands on the books fast enough. Each new books brought me back into their lives and reminded me why they are perfect for one another.
Compared to all the previous books, Hold Me felt like a bridge - the in-between two novels or maybe the conclusion of a long standing journey as we finally get to meet the full family, reuniting both the Stark and Stark International series. It still held all the elements that I love about this couple - the chemistry, the dominance and even the daily struggles they go through, only without the exterior obstacles of people trying to tear them apart. Will there be any other addition to this series? I'm not certain, but if it is, my curiosity about what happens to this couple and family had been at least satisfied.
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