Mine To Hold (Southern Weddings Book 2)

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I just found myself a new Romantic Suspense author that I will be devouring her books! This was such a great read. As for the actual story, I liked this one better than the first book. Ace and Shelby are both coming off a mutual betrayal, and even though they've been strictly friends all these years, the undercurrent is very much alive between these two, and once they finally give it permission to spark, damn do these two really combust. The love they had for each other was great, and I never felt like they were rushing into something they weren't ready for, nor was it a rebound situation.. these were just two people who had been hurt and humiliated, and took that and cultivated a real relationship. I truly loved that. I had a hard time understanding the writing. It seemed to have lots of unnecessary parts and filler scenes especially leading up to the wedding and during the "honeymoon" trip. Shelby and Ace are FIRE!! Holy hotness, the chemistry between these two will make you blush. They have the dirty talking down, and I was SO there for it! I loved that Shelby was just as filthy as Ace, and that it was only with each other that they could be that way. Watching Noah open up about his own painful past was an amazing view of his character. When Noah and Claire had their discussion on love and obessesion it was truly heart wrenching, because their is such a fine line to walk. Fantastic book, in an already great series (now- will we get to learn more about deep, dark, DRAKE- please say yes, CYNTHIA EDEN!!!)

Ok enough about my dreaming. The setting, the characters, the banter, and the romance combined made for a fast, but enjoyable reading experience. Noah is the hero. He is very successful, very rich, very sexy, quite possessive and certainly intense. Noah and Claire had met at the time of her sister’s funeral. He resisted her then but when she comes to one of his hotels asking for his help, there is no way he is able to resist her twice. From the moment Claire walks into his hotel hoping to get a job, he knows he has to have her. He has to protect her at all costs. I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Once again, Cynthia Eden weaves one hell of a "whodunnit" story stuffed full of action and intrigue. I've yet to read a predictable book by this phenomenal author. Each villain has a different agenda, but obsession seems to rule, and this villain was no exception. New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Cynthia Eden continues her dark and sexy "Mine" romantic suspense series with...MINE TO HOLD.The time they spend together is not just about sex as they have quite the fun loving adventures and good times coupled with playful moments and flirty behavior. And not only are they exploring each other, they develop an emotional bond while growing a deep connection which is the best part of this engaging storyline. All good things must come to an end, their vacation is a wrap, their relationship has crossed lines and they’ve caught feelings for each other. But can there be something more? Did seeing her . . ." She takes a big breath, looking down and then up again. "Did seeing her . . ." She swallows. "Did you change your mind?" She smiles at me. "It's okay if you did. I'd understand." "The only thing it did," I assure her, stopping her from even thinking anything, "is made it even clearer that I'm where I'm meant to be."

When psycho ex's family once again tries to stir up trouble and murders start to take place, everyone seems to be a suspect; including Noah and Claire. But Noah's mission to have Claire for his own means that he will use all of his considerable influence and power as a VIP of New York City to protect what he now considers to be his woman. A man with a violent past and no real ties to anyone but his brothers in arms, once Noah falls, he does it with no reservations. His combination of ruthlessness born of necessity and his power that comes from money means that nothing will get to Claire, not while he's alive. Noah is your ultimate alpha male, hard, gritty and blunt. I loved him! Claire although broken was not weak and she didn't annoy me like the usual heroine playing damsel in distress(the books I read have a lot of those)Mine to Hold is legit one of the hottest books I’ve read this year. It will be seared into my brain forever! I am telling you this story is a must read this summer. I read this is one sitting, it was that good. She stands in front of me as she goes through the signs of why I shouldn't kiss her again, but every single thing in me is telling me that this is the moment. This right here, no matter how we got here, is our moment. Cynthia Eden is a veteran writer and this installment in the Mine series is amazing. Cynthia writes amazingly hot and super sexy love scenes. She also knows how to build suspense to a boiling point. I adore this series and loved this third book in the series. Teddy and Scott have already decided everything but the brothers both want them not to worry about expenses, which is a great sentiment. But, both brothers are trying to out do each other. Forgetting this is not their wedding it’s their siblings. So, remember it’s not a contest of junks to see who's is the longest. Noah York is much more than the rich hotel owner. He was a solider, a contracted missionary, a killer. But when he met Claire in Chicago months before he knew there was something about her that made him want to protect her. He saw a darkness in her that although was not as bleak as his own, it was there. Noah is a man in control, he needs it to be sure that he can remain calm. But when Claire is in danger, he is on the verge of losing it and when a man like Noah loses his control shatters and the man he used to be may not be able to be restrained. Everything he wants is within his reach, but all of it could be taken away in a moment.

Shelby Baker had come to the venue early since she worked there. However, Joseph Romano was supposed to be at the wedding rehearsal at five it’s way beyond that, and, Joseph is MIA. Not something the bride wants to hear, the day before, or the day of the wedding. So, when they say don’t freak out, guess what she freaks out. Regardless though, this is still a beautiful friends to lovers romance and I can't wait for more in this series!!

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I understand that Noah is my friend. And the biggest threat that the man has ever faced...she’s standing right in front of me.” I have loved this series todate and was really looking forward to Noah York's story. He is rich and dominant with a bit of darkness and mystery surrounding him. When he met Claire he was consumed...immediate obsession or was it love???? For once in his life Noah wanted something to keep, but Claire is running from her past and running from anything that would bring her intimacy. She has lost everyone she loves and she refuses to let Noah York into her heart...but the heart wants what it wants, especially when it is being ingnited like a blazing inferno! Mine to Hold would work fine for a stand-alone. Although certain earlier events are alluded to, I don’t think reading the first two books in the series are necessary but I recommend starting from book one if possible. As far as the next book, I haven’t seen any news on if or when another book will be released. I’m hoping that Cynthia Eden will not let readers wait too long before the fourth book is announced. I’m definitely excited to see what’s next!

The thing I hated the most about this book was, Claire's constant running. I understand that she had trust issues but I thought being with Noah would help her get over them! Apart from that the whole book was perfect. Someone else is just as consumed by Claire--someone who will kill to possess her. And if Noah can't stop the hunter in the darkness, he may just lose the one woman that he can't live without.

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What happens later is that Shelby doesn't want to go on her honeymoon alone and invites her best friend Ace and he accepts the offer. Claire is the victim of a terrible, violent crime when she was a young woman. As a result of what happens, she not only loses her parents but also earns a powerful enemy that vows to make her life difficult. She is forced to run, from job to job, from city to city…she’s been unable to come to terms with her loss or feel safe anywhere or with anyone. Until Noah. Now, with Noah's invitation to come to him for help if she ever needed it, Claire arrives in New York in a last ditch effort to get a job and live her life, for what it's worth. Her ex's family has blamed her for his incarceration and mental instability, and they are a powerful family capable of ruining any chances Claire ever has at a normal life. But they can't ruin her job with Noah...this man's been waiting for Claire to come to him for the last six months. But he wants more from her than her employment. He just wants her. And he intends to have her.