Title: Hold It Close
Author: ML Nystrom
Series: MacAteer Brothers #3
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: January 30, 2021
Publisher: Hot Tree Publishing
Cover Designer: BookSmith Design
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A man recovering from a toxic relationship and slowly healing. A woman recovering from a divorce and seeking a new life. When their worlds collide, will Garrett and Bertie finally heal and find their happily ever after?
Garrett MacAteer has rejoined his family and is trying to rebuild his life after escaping a toxic relationship that has left him scarred, vulnerable, and with nothing more than the clothes on his back and the strength of his hands.
After Bertie Shore's marriage descends into an unfulfilling placeholder in her life, she takes a big leap and finds a new direction and leaves to pursue her lifelong ambition of owning a bed-and-breakfast inn.
Neither is looking for a connection, but one night they find it. Can they survive the challenges they face long enough to accept new love, take it, and hold it close?
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Rating: ☆☆☆☆
So when Garrett and Bertie meet they have just gotten out of relationships that were painful in different ways. It leads them to one night - no names, no expectations and no commitment. Which would have been fine, expect Garrett is helping his brother renovate Bertie's Bed and Breakfast.
Bertie's divorce was amicable as both had grown apart...or so she thought. She took the opportunity to refresh her life and start over, leaving a job that sucked up all her energy and time to run a bed and breakfast. She is fortunate that she has money to enable her to do this. Having a one night stand with Garrett is not something that she would usually do but finding out something about her ex gave her the incentive.
Garrett's relationship that ended was a toxic one. She spent her time either drunk, sleeping around or spending all of his money and when he challenged her she would get abusive. When he finally realises that there is no hope, he heads to his brothers for a fresh start and finds Bertie.
When Garrett starts work at the B&B he doesn't feel worthy in his life. Bertie though manages to make him feel hopeful, valued and worthy. This was a lovely read with lots of elements thrown in the mix but it didn't feel busy or over whelming at all. There was suspense, sweetness, hotness, a cute dog, exes coming back into their lives and the MacAteer Brothers! This was another great addition to this series.
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MacAteer Brothers Series
Run With It (bk 1)
Ready For It (bk 2)
Risk It All (bk 4)
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I've had stories in my head since I was a child. All sorts of stories of fantasy, romance, mystery and anything else that captured my interest. I'm a voracious reader, and have spent many hours in my life devouring books, therefore it's only fitting I should write a few myself!
I've spent most of my life as a performing musician and band instrument repair technician, but that doesn't mean I'm pigeon-holed into one mold. I've been a university professor, belly dancer, craftsperson, soap maker, singer, rock band artist, jewelry maker, lifeguard, swim coach, and whatever else I feel like exploring. As one of my students said to me once, "Life's too short to ignore the opportunities." I have no intention of ever stopping so welcome to my story world. I hope you enjoy it!
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