Similar in tone and tension to the first book. This is a good book...not exceptional, but definitely worth the time. The story suffers from coincidence fairies. In my head, there are a lot of "if/then/else" statements while reading this. It's a fast read; and enjoyable for what it is. ( )

One story so much heartbreak. This is a very intense read making you not want to put it down. If you love this authors books then this is another great read for you ( )

One story so much heartbreak. This is a very intense read making you not want to put it down. If you love this authors books then this is another great read for you ( )

This is the 2nd book in the Against All Odds series. The first book kept my interest and while I enjoyed this book and the continuation of the characters, at times I felt it went over the same material longer than necessary. However, Simone & Mitch are both interesting and flawed people who found each other when neither of them trusted that life could be better than good. Lots of danger that no one knew where it was coming from, sweet moments, sometimes sad, sometimes you wanted to shake the two main characters but it kept me reading. ( )

Naughton’s books are always enjoyable and well written. WAIT FOR ME, the first book in the series was a very touching, inventive love story. In HOLD ON TO ME, I particularly enjoyed the relationship between Simone’s daughter, Shannon, and her lover, Mitch. Mitch never pictured himself a father but is a natural with Shannon. He is at ease with her, enjoys spending time together and misses her as much as Simone when they’re apart. Shannon is equally taken with Mitch.

Following the typical love story guidelines, HOLD ON TO ME starts with the happy couple on the verge of taking their relationship to the next level when all hell breaks loose, literally. While trying to avoid the murderers on Simone’s tail, Mitch and Simone waffle between the most intense, sincere love and the defeatist attitudes that convince them they’ll never find happiness. A series of incredibly scary situations have the couple running for their lives. Their lack of openness with each other threatens their lives and their love.

Naughton’s books are always enjoyable, well-rounded stories. This is no exception though I didn’t find Mitch and Simone quite as gripping as Ryan and Kate from the first book. Naughton remains one of my “must read” favorites.

Received for an honest review.

Rating: 4

Mild: Mild detailed scenes of intimacy, mild violence or profanity.

Reviewed by ReadWarrior

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