Review by Irene: Hold On by Hilary Wynne

The sizzling, second installment in the Alexa Reed series. 

Beautiful and successful Alexa Reed has dark secrets in her past that prevent her from trusting in love. Her fears start to fade when she meets charismatic, South Beach hotel owner, Julian Bauer, who is willing to put his extravagant playboy lifestyle behind him just to be with her. 

He’s a man who likes a challenge. 

Alexa’s newfound bliss is still fragile as she struggles to deal with the trauma of her ex-boyfriend’s death. Is Julian's love for Alexa strong enough to heal her emotional scars and convince her their love is real? 

Alexa is not the only one with secrets and what’s to come threatens to destroy their future together. Now it’s Julian who needs Alexa more than ever. Will she be able to hold on? 

Hold On is Book 2 of the Alexa Reed series and is the follow-up from the hugely popular, Stay. 

Hold On Goodreads Link:https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21482297-hold-on

Hold On Amazon Link: http://www.amazon.com/Hold-Alexa-Reed-Series-Book-ebook/dp/B00JN4RF7A/ref=pd_sim_kstore_1?ie=UTF8&refRID=0HVDC43A4T8G70G0VJ5X

Hold On Barnes & Noble Link: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/hold-on-hilary-wynne/1119259889?ean=9780996029414

Oh my dear lord.....

First let me say that Hold On picks up right where Stay left off. I always say I love a book where there isn't a major time gap. 

That being said...Oh my lord!!

I thought the first book was a roller coaster of a ride. Boy was I wrong on so many levels. 

Although Julian and Alexa's friends know about her and Brady. It is now Julian's turn to hurt Alexa.

Julian being the playboy he WAS didn't know that the news he was going to give Alexa would rip them apart.

Drama, drama, drama. You thought you were in high school.

Alexa moves up in her workplace. With that she works with a friend of Julian's family Serena. Serena loves throwing things in Alexa's face. I swear she should of slapped her the first time she ran her mouth. Alexa knows how to hold her own. However when Julian tells her about this 1 night, the night that changed his world. Alexa can't take it anymore. The mere thought makes her sick literally. 

She has the support of her family and close friends. 

In the end things well..................you need to read the book for that part. 

Author Bio:  

Have you ever woken up one day and said, “Today’s the day I’m going to do (insert thing here)?” Well, I did, and the result is my first novel, Stay. I always thought of myself as a decent writer, and then a trip down memory lane through my ninth grade book of poetry confirmed it. I realize that I have always had a romantic side and a way with words. With support from my husband and kids (and an unspoken agreement to leave me alone for a few hours every night), I embarked on this incredible writing journey.

I’m originally from sunny Southern California and spent my summers in South Florida. I attended college at FSU and received my Masters in New Mexico. I finally settled in the Washington, DC area. My happy place has always been anywhere near the water.

When I’m not writing, I help run a business with my husband, watch an inordinate amount of sports (my kids play something 365 days a year), indulge my competitive spirit on the tennis court, and spend time with my awesome family and friends.

I am an avid reader, but find my characters feel neglected when I hang out with other author’s characters for too long. When I do read, historical fiction is my favorite genre. I love traveling and experiencing different cultures, places, and times.
I feel so blessed that my love of books inspired me to finally do something that I forgot I had always dreamed about doing.
My someday has arrived!

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