WARNING: Mature themes, strong language and sexual content. Recommended for adult readers (18+) only!
Derek Alexander is a retired Marine, ex-cop, and the top investigator in his field. Melissa Jones is a small-town girl trying to escape her troubled past.
When the two intersect in a bar in Arizona, their sexual chemistry is off the charts. But what is revealed during their “one week stand” … during their “one week stand” only complicates matters.
Because she’ll do everything in her power to get away from the past, but he’ll do everything he can to hold her.
Complete novel. Standalone/No cliffhanger.
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I really enjoyed this book. It took me by complete surprise. The writing was really good and even though this book is shorter than I expected it has a genuine story that doesn’t linger. I really liked Melissa and Derek. Melissa is clearly struggling with something serious when she meets Derek and he makes her feel so alive. Derek is the protection …
This is a short story that is superbly written in a way that handles some very sensitive issues extremely well. The reader can empathize with the central character as she battles to be free of the destructive influence in her life of a man who is determined to control both her and life around her. Throughout the story the reader is pulled along …
I absolutely flove this book! Hot, steamy, sexy read. Love it from start to finish.
This story was beautifully written. Love, loss and second chances. Ex military Derek is sexy as sin and Melissa is a strong woman who has been to hell and back. This book really hits on a lot of real life topics that may be hard for some but I promise the ending is worth all the tissue grabbing emotions! Five stars well done!
Loved this angsty story filled with drama and heartache! Melissa and Derek were incredible together!
While this begins as a one night kind of thing, Derek is desperate for more and suggests a one week fling. Initially Melissa withdraws from the offer, despite the intense encounter they’ve already shared. But when they bumped into each other …
I think I must have been living under a rock. It is the only way I can explain as to why I haven’t read One to Hold yet. This book was insanely hot! I couldn’t put it down. Derek and Melissa had off the charts chemistry. They just clicked from the start. The thing about One to Hold is that it kept my attention and had me on edge trying to …
3 to 3.5 stars.
Well written. It took me halfway through the book to realize I read this years ago. So maybe not so memorable.
Good characters. Heroine needed to stand up to her ex better. Maybe she will when the story continues.
Hold me
I am actually writing this review after rereading One to Hold.
Melissa’s life is bad, her situation is bleak, but she’s holding onto hope. Her vacation is a possible taste of freedom, but she can’t shake her worries. Until she meets him…He gives her hope for the future.
Until he doesn’t…Can she still move on knowing the lies? Will …
Great start to a new series. Derek and Melissa’s story really held my attention. They meet at a spa in the desert. They have instant attraction that they give into for the duration of their stay. Throughout the course of the week Melissa reflects on her problems back home and the significant changes she needs to make without actually saying what …
This is the first book in the One to Hold series and it is a great start!!
Melissa is a beautiful woman who has secrets and is running from something and someone. She has decided to try a getaway to forget her many problems. She plans a spa getaway with her best friend Elaine and as the saying goes get the hell out of Dodge!
We are now …