Thank You For Holding

Thank You for Holding is book two in the On Hold series but can definitely be read as a standalone. If I could give it more than 5 stars, I definitely would!! Carrie's life seems pretty perfect. She has a great job, a fantastic boyfriend, and awesome friends. Until her boyfriend breaks up with her over the phone and tells her that he's gay. Carrie is blindsided. Even if the blurb didn't tell you that Jamey leaves Carrie for another man, the clues were there before he came out but Carrie missed all of them. It seems that everyone except Carrie and Jamey's family were aware. After that bombshell, Carrie has to serve as maid of honor at her best friend's, his sister, wedding where Jamey will be the best man, with his new boyfriend as his date. Carrie is lucky to have Ryan, her best friend and coworker at O Spa, to rescue her from this disaster. Ryan has been waiting for his chance with Carrie since they met. He's been her friend for two years and he's ready to take it to the next level and is willing to have a fake relationship for a weekend to prove it. If only they can move from fake to real without ruining their friendship. I loved everything about this story. Carrie and Ryan have amazing chemistry and really are absolutely perfect for each other. Friends to lovers and fake relationships are some of my favorite stories and the combination of the two in this book was outstanding!! This book was hilarious, hot, and sweet. I never wanted the book to end and I am looking forward to the next one! *This is my voluntary review of an Advanced Reader Copy*

Such a great late night, have a great escape before bed friends to lovers romance. Funny, entertaining and emotional journey in this awesome world created by these very talented story tellers. Carrie Shelton is smart, funny and slightly blinded when it comes to choosing boyfriends. Ryan is her best friend that is so in love everyone around them sees it except her. Their coworkers, friends and family are all so fun and real I really enjoyed getting to know them. I also loved the Camino appearances made by some of my favorite people in this series. Looking forward to the next adventure.

Thank You for Holding is a fantastic continuation of the On Hold series by Julia Kent and Elisa Reed. I absolutely loved this book. Carrie and Ryan's story is brilliant. It all begins with Carrie and her boyfriend, seemingly happy. Until he runs off with a guy called Kevin... Leaving Carrie humiliated and in need of a date for her best friends wedding. Hello Ryan! Carrie's best friend, who has secretly been in love with her since he met her. He suggests "pretending" to be her date for the wedding... Will he get the girl? I loved how the authors built Ryan's character throughout the story, and how he surpises the reader with his tenderness, passion and intelligence. Can Carrie deny her feelings for Ryan forever? I really enjoyed how the authors portrayed Carrie and her confusion after her relationship of 2 years goes kaput. This story has everything from hilarious, laugh-out-loud scenes, to emotional and intense situations. I really enjoyed how the main characters from On Hold #1 (Our Options Have Changed) and the Shopping For A Billionaire series are interwoven within the story. It was lovely to read about Chloe and Nick, and Amanda (SFAB). I cannot wait for the next in the series!