Hold Tight Willow Springs Ranch Volume 2 Laura Harner L E Harner 9781937252274 Books
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Thanks to some meddlesome matchmaking, the two men are now temporary housemates at the Willow Springs Ranch and Drew is determined to help Holden heal, both physically and emotionally. Even if it means he has to drag the other man kicking and screaming to physical therapy...and out of the closet. In fact, that might be kind of fun. The problem is, Holden doesn't consider himself in the closet...but not all secrets are created equal.
Hold Tight Willow Springs Ranch Volume 2 Laura Harner L E Harner 9781937252274 Books
Hold Tight by Laura HarnerBook #2: Willow Springs Ranch Series
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My Rating: 4½/5 stars
My Review:
Holden Titus finally had his life on track when his world came crashing down around him. In the blink of an eye, Holden’s life was threatened and his ability to perform the only job he had ever known and loved became an impossibility.
In the wake of his accident – and I use that word loosely – Holden is taken in by Ty and Cass, his friends from Willow Springs Ranch. Holden isn’t looking for charity but even he has to admit, his situation demands he rethink his life and Ty and Cass are offering him the opportunity to take his time and really think about what he wants for his future. While he’s thinking, Cass (and ranchers in several other states) have need of Holden’s investigative skills. Additionally, the small two-bedroom house on the Willow Springs Ranch is his for as long as he needs it. The only catch, the second bedroom is going to be occupied by the local vet, Drew Van.
Drew Van is not now nor has he ever been in the closet. Oh, make no mistake, he doesn’t flaunt his sexuality but he is open and honest about his preferences. Since the moment he met the hot cop at a gay bar, Drew has carried a torch for Holden Titus. With the recent change in his veterinary practice, Drew now works exclusively in the vicinity of the Willow Springs Ranch so bunking on-site is far easier than schlepping back into town. The added bonus? Drew gets to shack up with Holden and with any luck, press his case for a relationship.
Drew’s plan is solid but he doesn’t quite count on the stubbornness of Holden Titus. Holden is trying to settle into his new reality and cranky as hell about just about everything. He doesn’t want to do his physical therapy, he doesn’t want to be indebted to anyone, and he certainly doesn’t want to admit his feelings for Drew. Holden isn’t so much in the closet as he is trying to sort out a lot of issues no one in his immediate knows anything about. Drew is patient and the close proximity to Holden certainly helps but he is no way prepared for exactly how much he cares for Holden and how blown away he is when Holden’s secrets quite literally come walking into their lives.
The Bottom Line: Whew!!! Holden Titus is some kind of sexy and he is made all the more so by his actions throughout this read. Holden had so much to deal with prior to his “accident” and he was on the road to a happy life when it all went to hell in a handbasket. Though he is reluctant to admit it, at first, Holden needs Drew in his life and it isn’t until he loses Drew that Holden realizes how much he needs the man. Drew is kind, caring, intelligent, and just as stubborn as Holden but in the moment when Holden needs him most, Drew freaks out and leaves. At the heart of this story is the formation of a family. Drew and Holden are so good together but extenuating circumstances in Holden’s life make the road to an HEA extremely difficult. Those extenuating circumstances make Hold Tight an even more interesting and dramatic read which makes the eventual HEA all the more satisfying. In fact, I found Hold Tight even more enjoyable than Ty Hard and have high hopes for the rest of the books in the series.
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Hold Tight Willow Springs Ranch Volume 2 Laura Harner L E Harner 9781937252274 Books Reviews
This books got everything drama, danger, friendship, love and more. I love Holden he's strong, stubborn, loyal, works hard and will work hard for what he wants. Drew is the most patient character I've ever read which I love. He doesnt give up even if "some" people are the pain in the butt and fights him for everything. I love how Holden finally gives in and doesnt' fight the love. Though I love how Holden puts everyone before him and thinks what for the best for people. Its a awesome bookand I liked the story line.
Great read if...you enjoyed the first book in the series, quick reads, smooth writing, cowboy stories, romance, man on man romance, good takes on how the world views gay relationships, stories that establish family is about choosing who to have in your life, getting back on your feet after tragedy, loving someone from who was raised from a different point in life than you, hot sex scenes, and a HEA! (Side note Holden wasn't my favorite character, but he was well depicted considering the circumstances. I did heart Drew though. Immediately.)
Okay, when I read the first book in this series I wasn't impressed. Ty Hard sounded like it should include more hardness than it had. I didn't feel like I really got to know any of the characters at all in the first story. But I bought the next book in the series at the same time so I decided to read it despite my previous disappointment.
And boy I am glad I did. Hold Tight doesn't have the same lack of character arc as the other one. I was scared at first that the characters would just fall into instant love/lust like the first book but the writer here really gave her characters a chance to actually fall for each other and fight for their love.
And the surprise twist was satisfactory as well, in fact I was in love with all these guys myself by the end of the story and rooting for their deserved happy ending.
I'd love for the author to revisit this series and flesh out the Cass and Ty more. I think Ty is deserving a fuller story and I can see that this ranch has great potential to produce more heart tugging stories.
If you read Ty Hard then don't miss this next installment, and if you missed Ty Hard that's ok you can enjoy this one and actually get to know Ty and Cass better in this story.
***may contain what some people consider spoilers---very minor***
I'd give this book a solid 3.5 stars. It's better than the first book but I was still left feeling underwhelmed in parts.
While I don't usually mind a book where the plot takes a backseat to character development, there just wasn't enough development to make up for the lack of decent plot. The Enrique subplot seemed fairly pointless, as well as Agent Chance. The author seemed to jump from one plot point to the next without fully realizing any of them. The conflict felt forced.
I did like Alex and wish there would have been more of him. Also, the Chad character intrigued me so if the next book is about him I may give this series another shot.
Slightly disappointed with this one, but still better than the Insta-Love in book one (though these MCs fell quickly as well).
Harner is great at writing emotional fiction and scorching hot sex. I read this on the strength of the first in the series, since I don't usually read interracial stories. I'm so glad I did. I had guessed the twist but not the full story, and it was interesting to see how the author handled the situation. It was great to see more of Ty and Cass and funny to see what a doting caregiver Ty turned out to be. I appreciated that this story was quite different from the first one--so many authors write the same story over and over with different leads. I am now addicted to this series and have already bought the next one.
Hold Tight by Laura Harner
Book #2 Willow Springs Ranch Series
Source Purchase
My Rating 4½/5 stars
My Review
Holden Titus finally had his life on track when his world came crashing down around him. In the blink of an eye, Holden’s life was threatened and his ability to perform the only job he had ever known and loved became an impossibility.
In the wake of his accident – and I use that word loosely – Holden is taken in by Ty and Cass, his friends from Willow Springs Ranch. Holden isn’t looking for charity but even he has to admit, his situation demands he rethink his life and Ty and Cass are offering him the opportunity to take his time and really think about what he wants for his future. While he’s thinking, Cass (and ranchers in several other states) have need of Holden’s investigative skills. Additionally, the small two-bedroom house on the Willow Springs Ranch is his for as long as he needs it. The only catch, the second bedroom is going to be occupied by the local vet, Drew Van.
Drew Van is not now nor has he ever been in the closet. Oh, make no mistake, he doesn’t flaunt his sexuality but he is open and honest about his preferences. Since the moment he met the hot cop at a gay bar, Drew has carried a torch for Holden Titus. With the recent change in his veterinary practice, Drew now works exclusively in the vicinity of the Willow Springs Ranch so bunking on-site is far easier than schlepping back into town. The added bonus? Drew gets to shack up with Holden and with any luck, press his case for a relationship.
Drew’s plan is solid but he doesn’t quite count on the stubbornness of Holden Titus. Holden is trying to settle into his new reality and cranky as hell about just about everything. He doesn’t want to do his physical therapy, he doesn’t want to be indebted to anyone, and he certainly doesn’t want to admit his feelings for Drew. Holden isn’t so much in the closet as he is trying to sort out a lot of issues no one in his immediate knows anything about. Drew is patient and the close proximity to Holden certainly helps but he is no way prepared for exactly how much he cares for Holden and how blown away he is when Holden’s secrets quite literally come walking into their lives.
The Bottom Line Whew!!! Holden Titus is some kind of sexy and he is made all the more so by his actions throughout this read. Holden had so much to deal with prior to his “accident” and he was on the road to a happy life when it all went to hell in a handbasket. Though he is reluctant to admit it, at first, Holden needs Drew in his life and it isn’t until he loses Drew that Holden realizes how much he needs the man. Drew is kind, caring, intelligent, and just as stubborn as Holden but in the moment when Holden needs him most, Drew freaks out and leaves. At the heart of this story is the formation of a family. Drew and Holden are so good together but extenuating circumstances in Holden’s life make the road to an HEA extremely difficult. Those extenuating circumstances make Hold Tight an even more interesting and dramatic read which makes the eventual HEA all the more satisfying. In fact, I found Hold Tight even more enjoyable than Ty Hard and have high hopes for the rest of the books in the series.
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