Hold Me Close

Paradise, Idaho, Book 2

By: Rosalind James

Narrated by: Phil Gigante, Natalie Ross

Kayla Chambers knows what love is - and what it isn't. When her boyfriend turns abusive, she and her son escape to a new life in a place where he'll never find them. The idyllic town of Paradise, Idaho, has everything she needs to get back on her feet. Survival is her only goal, and the last thing she wants is another man in her life.

But Kayla's new neighbor, high school principal Luke Jackson, is determined to change her mind. Luke usually takes the fast lane with women, but he can see that Kayla and her son need help, and he wants to earn her trust - even if that means taking things slow. He strikes up a friendship that soon simmers into something passionate and real. But when Kayla's past catches up with her, Luke knows he has to find a way to keep her safe...or risk losing her forever.

©2015 Rosalind James (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, all rights reserved.

Just too much!!

Where does Hold Me Close rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?

Way too much of the repeating sex scenes - didn't add to the story at all after awhile!

If you’ve listened to books by Rosalind James before, how does this one compare?

Not as good. Would have been rated much better if it was not so repetative.

What does Phil Gigante and Natalie Ross bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?

Both are great!

Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?

Yes, the paper written about thankfulness...

Any additional comments?

Great job of describing abuse and very clear about abuse not being acceptable at all...

Nice story

I enjoyed this audiobook very much. The story deals with domestic abuse and its aftermath in the victims ability to trust again. The characters were likeable and the narration was excellent.

Luv this series

Great book and narration. Not too deep, but enough to hold your attention.I wAnt to go to the town of Paradise.

Romantic suspense at its finest

Warning, this story has some serious themes and could negatively trigger some people who have suffered from DV situations. This is very respectful and there is a happy ending. This is a beautiful love story, suspense and realism, as well as a little spice.

Check out this amazing story by one of my favorite romance authors, Rosalind James. This story is so touching and sweet, but it is not your typical -light afternoon romance read. It has some serious chops and I felt it deserved some recognition. This story touches on some very serious themes, domestic violence, survival against serious odds, and finding the courage and help to escape a dangerous situation in a time of personal crisis. Kayla is so brave and overcomes a dangerous relationship. She finds an escape to small college town in Idaho. She meets Luke, her hot neighbor and local high school principal. They quickly discover the have serious chemistry and are so perfect for each other in so many ways. You just want to see Kayla beat her demons once and for all. She has gone through so much turmoil and Luke really comes through for her with tenderness, honor and love as the hero in this book.The characters are so well-drawn and realistic, and the romance isn't bad, either! Just wanted to share this lovely story with everyone I know. It is so well written and if you like your romantic fiction with some suspense and realism, as well as a little spice, this is for you

I loved the dual narration in this series!

I was not sure what to.think with 2 narrators, but I loved it. it really brought the story more to life.