Hard to Hold
The Hold Series, Book 2
by Arell Rivers
Publication Date: December 16, 2016
Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance
Cheer for Rose Morgan—strong, determined and driven—a brilliant publicist who thought she had finally overcome her tragic past when, once again, her life is turned upside down. Rose and Cole’s passionate love story continues in this second full-length novel in The Hold Series.
Distraught by news of Cole’s unexpected marriage, Rose Morgan tries to pick up the pieces of her life, only to be confronted by Cole at every turn. With her PR career in serious jeopardy, Rose can’t escape his orbit and is forced to continue working on his account. Under snowballing pressure, she seeks solace from unlikely sources.
Reeling from the disastrous fallout after his drunken night in Las Vegas, rock star Cole Manchester is a tormented man. He reaches out to Rose, the one woman who has always fixed his mistakes, only to realize that he might have pushed her away forever. Now, he’ll do whatever it takes to get her back.
Rose and Cole each must face their deepest fears if their love is to survive. But Cole’s stalker is becoming increasingly unhinged … and dangerous. In the end, Rose and Cole must decide if some things are just too Hard to Hold.
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Hard
to Hold Playlist
1. “Stronger
(What Doesn’t Kill You)” by Kelly Clarkson
~ Rose Morgan assigns this as a ringtone for a reason
~ Rose Morgan assigns this as a ringtone for a reason
2. “Cuts
Like a Knife” by Bryan Adams
~ Cole Manchester and Ozzy Martinez sing this song in a restaurant
~ Cole Manchester and Ozzy Martinez sing this song in a restaurant
3. “Don’t
Wanna Know” by Maroon 5
~ I feel this song captures both Rose and Cole’s moods!
~ I feel this song captures both Rose and Cole’s moods!
4. “Fight
Song” by Rachel Platten
~ Go, Rose!
~ Go, Rose!
5. “Somebody
That I Used to Know” by Gotye, feat. Kimbra
~ again, Rose and Cole have to go through this
~ again, Rose and Cole have to go through this
6. “Paparazzi”
by Lady Gaga
~ this is Cole and Rose’s lives
~ this is Cole and Rose’s lives
7. “Like
I’m Gonna Lose You” by Meghan Trainor, feat. John Legend
~ no one is promised tomorrow
~ no one is promised tomorrow
8. “Photograph”
by Ed Sheeran
~ photographs play a big part in Hard to Hold
~ photographs play a big part in Hard to Hold
9. “Sunday
Morning” by Maroon 5
~ beautiful love song for Cole and Rose!
~ beautiful love song for Cole and Rose!
10. “Pillowtalk”
by Zayn
~ Hard to Hold is a contemporary romance, after all!
~ Hard to Hold is a contemporary romance, after all!
11. “Killer
Cars” by Radiohead
~ you have to read Hard to Hold to find out!
~ you have to read Hard to Hold to find out!
Book #1 in The Hold Series
Succumb to Cole Manchester—talented, witty, charming, sexy and oh-so flawed—a womanizing rock star whose shallow life is transformed when he experiences love for the first time.
From the outside, Cole Manchester seems to have it all: looks, fame, money, awards and women. When tragedy strikes, he realizes how hollow his life is, and opens the door to the one thing he’s never considered … finding love. He’s inexplicably drawn to the quiet wallflower who works on his team, a line he knows he shouldn’t cross.
After devastating heartbreaks, all Rose Morgan wants is to blend into the woodwork. Working at her dream job as a publicist, she’s safely hiding in plain sight. Until her client, the sexy Cole Manchester, notices her. Rose must ignore her desires in order to protect her bruised heart … and keep her prized career.
Cole needs Rose to teach him how to love. Rose needs Cole to teach her how to trust. Together, they form a bond ignited by passion but fueled by insecurities. When her mother’s interference collides with his fan’s twisted plot, Cole and Rose may find themselves with No One To Hold.
To Have and to Hold
Book #3 in The Hold Series
Book #3 in The Hold Series
Rally around Cole Manchester and Rose Morgan: the rock star and his publicist are about to face their most perilous trials yet. Cole and Rose’s passionate love story culminates in this third full-length novel in The Hold Series.
Back in the spotlight for his world tour, Cole Manchester performs hit after hit before delighted fans. However, his heart remains firmly in Los Angeles with Rose, whose condition remains critical following their terrible car wreck.
After lying unconscious for weeks, Rose Morgan awakens to find herself professionally and personally adrift. Her scrambled memories have convinced her Cole is dangerous, compelling her to shut him out and face an uncertain future on her own.
With nothing left to lose, Cole’s crazed stalker executes her final desperate act. After an explosive finale, who will survive her deadly rampage?
Destinies will be altered. Intentions stripped bare. Rose and Cole must face all of their remaining demons if their love is to survive. In the trilogy’s thrilling conclusion, they’ll discover if they truly have each other forever To Have and To Hold.
About Arell Rivers
For as long as I can remember, I have been lost in a book. During my senior year in college, I picked up a Danielle Steel novel … and instantly was hooked on romance.
I started writing my first novel, No One to Hold, because the characters were screaming at me to do so. The story started coming out in my dreams and attacking me in the shower, so I took to the computer to shut them up. But they kept talking.
Born and raised in New Jersey, I have what some may call a “checkered past.” Prior to discovering my passion for writing romance, I practiced law, was a wedding and event planner and even dabbled in marketing. I live with a very supportive husband and two mischievous cats. When not in my writing cave, I can be found making dinner in the crock pot, working out with Shaun T or hitting the beach.
I hope you enjoy my stories about driven men, strong women and the passions that ignite!
