by J.J. Hart
Community rating: 3.8/5 from 2 ratings.
Ava Sinclair doesn’t do roots. She does movement—new towns, new adventures, and definitely no strings. Love? Hard pass. But when her quick pit stop in Saxville turns into a summer that won’t quit, she finds herself tangled up in small-town charm, nosy neighbors, and one maddeningly steady man who kisses like he’s got all day. Kai Hastings likes his life simple: lakehouse renovations, Friday night barbecues, and no drama. Then Ava bursts in like a beautiful tornado—wild, funny, impossible to ignore—and suddenly his quiet world looks a whole lot better with her in it. The problem? She’s made a career out of leaving. He’s made a life out of staying. Between lakeside sunsets, flirty banter, and a chemistry that refuses to cool down, Ava has to decide if she’s ready to stop running and let herself be caught. Holding You is a small-town, slow-burn romance about second chances, late-night sparks, and falling for the one person who feels like home—even when home terrifies you.
Genres: Romance
Tropes: Slow Burn, Small Town, He falls first, Found Family, No Third Act Breakup, Cinnamon Roll
ISBN: 9798277012482
303 pages
Published: 2025-12-09