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Holding by Alexandria House

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treberry's review against another edition

funny lighthearted

2.5

Pluses:
Quick read
Jakobi Diem narrates 🤤
Great sex scenes
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➖Minuses
TOOO much sex
Not enough hockey

Two words for Krystle and Ford: Grow up!
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This was my least favorite of the two, which is a surprise because I love 2nd chance romance.
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There’s less sex (until the end), which I appreciated and more story, characters, background.
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The best parts of the book for me were the banter within the hockey team - funny, and the “past” sections from them as kids! The artwork that Crystal created of Ford was absolutely beautiful.
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I can never understand why married people toss around the big “D” word. From both books it seems like the author has a fascination for men who are virgins or have only been with one woman?
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The story waits until the end to broach mental health which should’ve been added in sooner.
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It was sheer pleasure hearing Jakobi talk dirty to me, I mean, narrating the sex scenes 🫣 I recommend these if you want a hot as fire smutty read for cold nights!

theblackstepford's review against another edition

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challenging funny sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I, generally, really enjoy the works of this author, so I think this. Ok was just a miss for me. There was so much time spent in the past for the characters, the latter chapters seemed rushed, I was not the biggest fan of the FMC. It was just a lot. I have read more than a few A. House novels and this, by far, is my least favorite.

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lovesworldofbooks's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

shelbeymonae's review against another edition

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medium-paced

5.0

mjmims77's review against another edition

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emotional inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

4.25

shakehreereads's review against another edition

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funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Another stellar read by AH and performance by my fav narrators. We finally get Crystal and Ford’s story which a story that spans time and circumstances. Not only is this a sports romance, this story is about second chances, mental illnesses, and creating a found family. It was emotional, funny, and hopeful read. I’m thankful for authors who shines positive light on neurodivergence and mental illnesses among characters. And Robin Stick is a character lol