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Holding her Heart (The Ashforth Series Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Melissa Tereze (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 618 ratings

Their first touch is magic. Will the next one pull them in too deep?

Deep breath, Aster. Freelance photographer Aster Bennett reminds herself to stay calm as she meets Eden Kline, the north of England’s most successful event planner.

But one look at Eden’s million-dollar smile and gentle chocolate eyes, and Aster’s enchanted. And giving herself a mental shake. By all accounts, the woman is straight. Besides, what could someone as stunning and accomplished as Eden see in Aster, whose crippling inner critic never shuts up?

Eden has everything under control—except for relationships. She’s never found a man who truly “gets” her. Whatever that means. With Aster there’s an instant connection that Eden can’t quite pin a label on. All she knows is she wants more of this feeling.

With a little help from their friends, Eden and Aster’s professional association warms into genuine friendship. But is taking the next step the right thing to do…or will they find themselves in too deep?

This book can be read as a stand-alone novel.

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  1. Book 2 of 2
    The Ashforth Series
  2. Print length
    318 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    June 18, 2021
  5. File size
    1.4 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B097J8H7D3
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ GPC Publishing
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 18, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.4 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 318 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 2 ‏ : ‎ The Ashforth Series
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 618 ratings

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Melissa Tereze

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Melissa is an indie author of Lesbian Romance, known for her Number 1 Bestsellers, The Arrangement, The Call, The Heat of Summer, and Forever Yours. Born and raised in Liverpool, UK, Melissa spends her time writing angsty romance about complex, real-life, women who love women. Her heart lies within the age-gap trope, but you'll find a wide range of different characters and stories to sink your teeth into.

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Customers enjoy this romance book, describing it as a delightful age gap story set in a workplace with a slow burn romance. The writing quality receives positive feedback, with customers finding it well written. They appreciate the series content, with one customer noting it's a great sequel to a series of Happily Ever After stories.

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11 customers mention "Romance"11 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book, describing it as a delightful age gap story that is relatable.

"A delightful age gap romance between a wedding planner and photographer. Characters from the first book in this series are present in this story...." Read more

"...for her to get the girl(woman), she posses that ability to love someone unconditionally and it's so rare that we get a character like her these days...." Read more

"...This is a beautiful age gap/ workplace/slow burn, HOT love story! 5 stars both reads!" Read more

"...A wonderful age gap romance between a great couple. Love the series." Read more

10 customers mention "Writing quality"10 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing quality of the book, describing it as well written and fantastic, with one customer noting they spent many hours reading it.

"...I personally love the build up between Eden and Aster. It’s such a good read...." Read more

"...I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it took me about a day and half due to work but 5/5 you won't be disappointed!" Read more

"MELISSA these book were definitely some of your best writing. I could definitely see a book three here no problem...." Read more

"...I would put off doing things to get to the end. Amazing writing" Read more

4 customers mention "Series content"4 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the series, with one mentioning it's a great sequel to a series of Happily Ever Afters, while another notes it's as delightful as the first book.

"One of my favorite series of Melissa’s. I’m usually not a fan of slow burns but this one has a special place in my heart." Read more

"...A wonderful age gap romance between a great couple. Love the series." Read more

"A great sequel to a series of HEA. You can fall in love with each characters and pin for them over and over." Read more

"As delightful as the first book in this series...." Read more

3 customers mention "Character development"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book.

"Melissa Tereze is extremely talented with her characters and the chemistry between them. She displays passion flawlessly...." Read more

"I really enjoyed this story! The characters are real and the way the author writes their stories makes them feel as if they're close friends...." Read more

"A great sequel to a series of HEA. You can fall in love with each characters and pin for them over and over." Read more

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  • R. Freeman
    5.0 out of 5 stars Such a beautiful ending.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2025
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    I love Melissa's work, I've read a lot of her stuff. I will say, I am not usually a big fan of the slow burn and this is a very very slow burn, but once they get there? Damn. Fireworks. I've got to say, Melissa's work never disappoints.
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  • Chance
    5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2025
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    The Ashforth series is truly under appreciated, which honestly blows my mind. It has everything that fans of Melissa can expect from her books. This one is relatively low angst (which I do love).

    I personally love the build up between Eden and Aster. It’s such a good read.

    Anyway, y’all should stop sleeping on the Ashforth Series, especially Holding Her Heart, cause it is a banger.
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  • Radleks
    4.0 out of 5 stars As delightful as the first book in this series.
    Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2021
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    A delightful age gap romance between a wedding planner and photographer. Characters from the first book in this series are present in this story. Lots of sweetness and steam.
    2 people found this helpful
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  • J RE
    5.0 out of 5 stars Ashforth
    Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2025
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    One of my favorite series of Melissa’s. I’m usually not a fan of slow burns but this one has a special place in my heart.
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  • Breeana
    5.0 out of 5 stars You are never too old to be loved!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2021
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    Aster is such a sweetie pie my goodness I was definitely rooting for her to get the girl(woman), she posses that ability to love someone unconditionally and it's so rare that we get a character like her these days. Eden was definitely Aster-sexual and that happens quite often I am very glad that she didn't ignore how she felt, although I could have done without the interference from Blair because everyone's relationship is different so some methods that might have worked for Blair and Dom didn't necessarily work for Aster and Eden which caused quite a few problems none too big thank goodness but just enough angst to keep us on the edge. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, it took me about a day and half due to work but 5/5 you won't be disappointed!
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  • VLL
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful age gap/work place/slow burn/HOT love story!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2024
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    This is a reread and my first review. Freelance photographer Aster is enchanted by Eden Kline, the head of the most successful event planner. Aster's work is impeccable and she's hired for another event.
    Eden is 42 and hasn't found her forever yet, all the men she's dated, she never had a connection with. But Aster has her attention, but Eden is straight, or so she thought. This is a beautiful age gap/ workplace/slow burn, HOT love story! 5 stars both reads!
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  • Carolyn G. Manuel
    5.0 out of 5 stars An engaging romance.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2023
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    Eden runs an event planning business and enjoys working hard and being with her friends. Aster is a photographer and uses her to cover for her unreliable contractor. From the day the meet Eden, who has never been drawn to a woman, is entranced as is Aster. A wonderful age gap romance between a great couple. Love the series.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Heartwarming
    Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021
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    Melissa Freeze really knows how to write a wonderfully balanced toaster oven romance. It had the right amount of drama, angst, soul searching and romance.
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  • Sarah
    5.0 out of 5 stars Blown away…
    Reviewed in Australia on April 6, 2024
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    ‘She knew in her heart that she longed for something more, a love so intense that it left her breathless, but as the years passed, it didn’t seem possible. As she aged, she considered whether she’d always be alone.’

    These two lines struck me so deeply, I’m still feeling them, even at the end of what was a beautiful love story.

    Melissa Tereze writes love in a way that just speaks to every level of me. The way she writes has me longing for more of her characters and the deep, rich genuine love they find themselves blessed with.

    I can’t wait to see more of Eden, Aster, Blair and Dom. No Fi thanks, though!
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  • D. W. Morgan
    5.0 out of 5 stars 5-star plus
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 30, 2023
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    I can highly recommend The Ashforth Series to anyone who is a fan of sapphic romance novels. Whilst I really enjoyed ‘Playing For Her Heart’ (book 1) I absolutely adored this 2nd in the series, a novel that I raced through in less than 24 hours. From its delightful main characters (I can only applaud the author for creating in Aster one of the nicest characters I’ve encountered in any form of fiction, let alone sapphic romance) & the inclusion of characters from book 1, to the very believable storyline & romantic arc to Eden & Aster’s journey, I was enraptured from chapter one right through to the amazing epilogue. I’ll certainly look out for more of this author’s work in future & if I could give ‘Holding Her Heart’ more than 5 stars I would. You don’t have to have read book one but it will enhance your enjoyment of book two, I’m sure.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 27, 2023
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    Wow another wonderful 2nd book from this author. Great to catch up with the characters from book 1 and the 2nd book great characters and both books a page turner.
    This author not only gives you romance but he actually story as well.
    More in this series please.
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  • L .GOODWIN
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great series
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2022
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    Loved everything I've read so far from Melissa Tereze. Pretty much binge reading my way through her books. I really hope they'll be more in this series!. I really enjoyed Dom and Blaire from book one, Playing for her heart and having just finished reading Eden's story I wasn't disappointed.
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  • handy andy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Completely absorbing…….
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 26, 2021
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    This is an exercise in communication for me and more importantly a brilliant follow-on in the series. The characters come alive with a seriously convincing depth and, in places, a strength of emotion which was completely absorbing. Just loved it and wanted more….. thank you for this enthralling tale!
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