Boys fall in love with what they see.QUINN THOMPSONI never believed a boy would like me. When I’m around Maiken, I feel like I can conquer the world. He gives me the confidence to stand up to my enemy. I vowed to Tessa Stevens that she would see a new me. But people don’t change overnight. I’m still the same girl she knew before Christmas break. I still live on a farm, stutter when I’m nervous, … farm, stutter when I’m nervous, spit out random facts, and avoid confrontation. I’m not the type to punch first and ask questions later. But when she lays her paws on Maiken, all bets are off.
MAIKEN MAXWELL
Since my dad died, I can’t seem to get my act together. I’m failing two classes. I’m suspended from basketball, and Chase Stevens makes playing the game difficult for the entire team, but none of that matters when my family is faced with yet another tragedy. My only lifeline is the girl with butterscotch hair, amber eyes, and quirky personality. The one whose flirty smiles and shy looks are only reserved for me. The girl who has a way of picking me up when I feel like I want to run and hide. The problem is I might not get the chance to see Quinn ever again when my mom has no choice but to move a thousand miles away.
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- My Heart to Touch
- My Heart to Hold
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My Heart To Hold by S.B. Alexander is a sweet young adult romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Heather Downey and Parker Douglass. This is the second book in the A Maxwell Family Saga series.
This is the second book of S.B. Alexander’s that I have read and it definitely won’t be my last. I am loving the relationship between Quinn and Maiken. I really enjoyed that we got both of their points of views throughout the book. It really brought the story to life.
I can’t wait for the next book in the series My Heart To Give to be released on audio so I can get more of Quinn and Maiken’s story.
Heather and Parker did an amazing job on the narration. Their voices were perfect for Quinn and Maiken. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the near future.
I would recommend this book to any one who loves coming of age, young adult, or sweet romances.
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I was excited to jump back into this young adult story. Quinn and Maiken are now together and their feelings are developing fast. But they have their own issues. Like Maiken’s family and his future. Also Quinn is still dealing with a mean girl. She hoped her heart thawed over their winter break, but it’s not the case. This is story full of teenage emotion and teenage issues. It took me back to being this age and dealing with crushes, friends, and the drama of high school. I just adore Maiken and Quinn. These narrators are the perfect voices for them. Get ready for a wild ride!
Maiken and Quinn’s teen romance continues to grow. It’s met with the usual teenage angst. School, grades, sports, bullying, insecurites. Maiken has family health tragedy that leaves him to take care of his siblings with the help from his extended family and the Maxwell’s. I love how SB Alexander develops their young teen romance.
Heather Downey and Parker Douglas told this story with so much emotion. I felt all the anguish, love, and angst, of every character.
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My Heart to Hold
A Maxwell Family Saga, Book 2
By: S.B. Alexander
Narrated by: Heather Downey, Parker Douglass
Book two of the fabulous young adult series picks up where we left off. Quinn has her confidence boosted a little with the attention she gets from Maiken, but when Tessa gets in the way all bets are off! I love how these two interact, and the way they decide to work out their differences. But there is always a hitch and both find out just what it is! Maiken is such a great young man. He is loyal to a fault and finds himself torn between family and Quinn. Tragedy strikes and decisions will have to be made. Will these two find their young love ending before it really starts? SB Alexander has the perfect blend of high school angst and family drama. It’s realistic and engaging, and the ending has me queuing up book 3 to see where the next installment leads us!
Heather Downey and Parker Douglass continue their narration of this series and for me they have become Maiken and Quinn. Their voices are perfect for the characters, a little twang here and there and I love the inflections used to create the worry and strength. These two are fantastic together.
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Thank you to Pink Flamingo Productions for gifting me this ALC in exchange for an honest review. Quinn and Maiken are so incredibly sweet. We started their story in My Heart to Touch, which should be read before this one. Quinn and Maiken deal with high school life, bullies, and family issues while developing their own relationship. I loved watching these two characters grow. S.B. Alexander wrote a great young adult romance that’s easy to follow and relate to. All the characters are very likeable. You’ll have a hard time putting this audiobook down!
Heather Downer and Mark Sanderlin were perfectly cast for this story. The pacing, pitch, timing, and tone were spot on. They both embraced their characters and made this an easy and enjoyable listen. I highly recommend the audio version of this book.
5 Sweet Stars!
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Awww I love Maiken & Quinn Their story makes me simultaneously wish that I was back in high school & glad I’m not lol. As for Tessa…
I listened to the audiobook and Heather & Mark absolutely nailed Maiken & Quinn
This is the second book in A MAXWELL FAMILY SAGA written by S.B. Alexander. I am glad I continued on reading/listening as I enjoyed it much more than book one. The brothers were not as prominent or ugly in this one. Maiken and Quinn continued to grow their relationship as well as navigate through circumstances at school and in life in general. I really like Maiken and Quinn. They just seem to be much more mature than kids their age typically act. There are several heart touching scenes. I look forward to the next audiobook.
Heather Downer & Mark Sanderlin are really perfect for this book. They have such young sounding voices. There performance was well done once again.
*I received an ALC of this audiobook and this is my voluntary and honest review.
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This is the second book in the Maxwell Family Saga, a spin-off of the Maxwell Series. Quinn and Maiken’s story continues where the first book left off. The storyline has angst, drama, and heartbreaking scenes. I like the family bonds in this story. This is a good continuation in Quinn and Maiken’s journey. Heather Downey and Parker Douglass did a good job with the narration. #PinkFlamingoProductions #TheFlock #ALC
Continuing the high school saga.
This book I think focuses more on teamwork and forgiveness. There is some family crisis and learning how to handle growing up. I enjoy these stories and recommend them. Narration is good as well.
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Part 2 in Maiken & Quinn’s love story. Lots of high school and family drama. Can these two hold on through it all??
Ask my kids, I NORMALLY do not read nor do I enjoy “sweet” romance books UNLESS it is an S.B. Alexander book and ESPECIALLY if it is a Maxwell Family book. I absolutely love anything Maxwell and Maiken and Quinn’s story is the very best. I was left “wanting more” in Book 1 and Book 2 was definitely worth the wait. Do yourself a favor and if you have never read anything by S.B. Alexander or any of the Maxwell Books start “one clicking” because you will never regret doing that.
I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest and totally voluntary review.
Such a fun read. Characters compliment each other so well. Some ups and downs in the characters relationship. Some drama in this book which adds to the storyline. Totally recommend this book. I loved every page.
I loved this book I couldn’t put it down and it made me cry and laugh and that you can find love and happiness Maiken and Quinn are great and I can’t wait to read the next book
S. B. Alexander has found her niche in writing young adult romance and this book further corroborates that opinion. My Heart to Hold continues to follow Maiken and Quinn, two sophomores in high school. Quinn is bullied by a popular cheerleader but is learning to stand up for herself while Maiken is faced with inner turmoil as he struggles in his role of oldest son. When his mother returns to Georgia to assist her sister during breast cancer treatments, Maiken assumes the burden of his brothers and sisters, relying on his aunt, uncle and cousin to help hold his family together.
There are the usual high school angsts that all teenagers face: insecurity, the emotional roller coaster, keeping up grades and participating in sports. This book is written well and has multidimensional characters that are both likeable and relatable. 5 stars!
This is the continuation of Maiken and Quinn’s story and it’s adorable. These two are so sweet even with all trials and tribulations that they are going through you really see them grow a little bit more with this book so I can’t wait to see where they evolve in the next book.
I voluntarily reviewed a advanced readers copy of this book
5 stars!! Another wonderfully written volume of the Maxwell series. Maiken and Quinn are an adorable teenage couple trying to figure out life as teenagers in love, dealing with bullying and high school drama. Add in emotional family situations and it is a perfect recipe for an amazing story. I loved the book and look forward to the next installment.
More of Quinn and Maiken in this sweet YA romance series from one of my favorite authors! Maiken is hanging on by a thread when his family is hit by another tragedy and while he is trying to get his grades up but fails, gets suspended from his team and also has to deal with Chase who happens to have the same eyes on his girl. The only thing keeps himself going is his girlfriend Quinn. I cannot get enough of this series and need more!
I could not put this book down! I love how I’m always drawn in to the story. I love how you make me feel like I’m right there living their story. I cannot wait for the rest of the story of Quinn and Maiken to play out and watch them grow as a a couple and as individuals!!!! Thank you Susan for another great couple to fall in love with!!
This is the second book of the Maxwell family saga series. I really loved reading more of Maiken and Quinn. This is such a great, cute love story. A lot of life lessons, coming together and learning to be apart of a team. And of course all the high school drama! A plus is we get some more Kade and Lacey!!! I can’t wait for some more Maiken and Quinn, I can’t get enough of this couple!
My Heart to Hold
By S. B. Alexander
Main Characters: Maiken and Quinn
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author.
5 out of 5 stars
This is the 2nd contemporary romance about Maiken and Quinn and there will be two more yet to come. Young Maiken has a lot of stuff going on in his life. His father passed away and his Aunt has stage 4 cancer with his mom staying down in Georgia to be with her and all his brothers and sisters to worry about along with his low grades in a couple of classes and trying to do his best in basketball so hopefully, a scout might notice him. That is a lot of pressure for someone so young. But he has the help of Quinn, Kade, and Lacey. Maiken was brought up by good parents to end up being such a kind caring teen. Quinn and Maiken make a wonderful teenage couple. It’s like watching all the teen drama we used to see in high school. Then there is Tessa the cheerleader bully. Quinn is shy and when she gets nervous she stutters and issues random facts. I think this is on the toned down side of what peer pressure teens go through today. A great young romance that we can read along with their progress. This is well written and Susan must have a great beta reader for I didn’t find any of the usual errors that you expect to find in an ARC. Looking forward to the 3rd book in this series. You should read this.