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Hold On: A Play On/Big Sky Novella (Kristen Proby Crossover Collection Book 7) Kindle Edition

by Samantha Young (Author), Kristen Proby (Foreword) Format: Kindle Edition
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From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Samantha Young…

Autumn O’Dea has always tried to see the best in people while her big brother, Killian, has always tried to protect her from the worst. While their lonely upbringing made Killian a cynic, it isn’t in Autumn’s nature to be anything but warm and open. However, after a series of relationship disasters and the unsettling realization that she’s drifting aimlessly through life, Autumn wonders if she’s left herself too vulnerable to the world. Deciding some distance from the security blanket of her brother and an unmotivated life in Glasgow is exactly what she needs to find herself, Autumn takes up her friend’s offer to stay at a ski resort in the snowy hills of Montana. Some guy-free alone time on Whitetail Mountain sounds just the thing to get to know herself better.

However, she wasn’t counting on colliding into sexy Grayson King on the slopes. Autumn has never met anyone like Gray. Confident, smart, with a wicked sense of humor, he makes the men she dated seem like boys. Her attraction to him immediately puts her on the defense because being open-hearted in the past has only gotten it broken. Yet it becomes increasingly difficult to resist a man who is not only determined to seduce her, but adamant about helping her find her purpose in life and embrace the person she is. Autumn knows she shouldn’t fall for Gray. It can only end badly. After all their lives are divided by an ocean and their inevitable separation is just another heart break away…

The Kristen Proby Crossover Collection features a new novel by Kristen Proby and six stories by some of her favorite writers:

Kristen Proby – Soaring with Fallon
Sawyer Bennett – Wicked Force
KL Grayson – Crazy Imperfect Love
Laura Kaye – Worth Fighting For
Monica Murphy – Nothing Without You
Rachel Van Dyken – All Stars Fall
Samantha Young – Hold On
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Samantha Young is a New York Times, USA Today and Wall Street Journal bestselling author from Stirlingshire, Scotland. She's been nominated for the Goodreads Choice Award for Best Author and Best Romance 2012 for her international bestselling novel ON DUBLIN STREET, Best Romance 2014 for BEFORE JAMAICA LANE, and Best Romance 2015 for HERO. ON DUBLIN STREET is Samantha's first adult contemporary romance series and has sold in thirty countries.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07C8KS7ZJ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Evil Eye Concepts, Incorporated (March 12, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 272 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 111 pages
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    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 918 ratings

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Samantha is a New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author and a Goodreads Choice Awards Nominee. Samantha has written over 50 books and is published in 31 countries. She writes emotional and angsty romance, often set where she resides—in her beloved home country Scotland. Samantha splits her time between her family, writing and chasing after two very mischievous cavapoos.

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Short but sweet.I loved Samantha's books and this one is no different. It is amazing actually. The only thing that I don't like is that it is too short.Autum is really an amazing woman. She wears her heart on the sleeve, is always positive and gives everyone a try.Gray is a hot looking man who falls in love at first sight. He really is open-hearted and knows what he wants. He is after Autumn and doesn't give up.. he is relentless.The book has so much feels and is amazing.I also love the meaning of the title. It is so important and mentioned many times for a reason!If you read As Dust dances then you have to read this book to see what happens with Autum!
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Maureen's Books
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2019
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I love Samantha Young. She is one of those authors which books I just all want to read and buy just because it has her name on the cover. And although I definitely haven’t read all her books yet, so far the books I’ve read by her haven’t disappointed! So when I saw that there was a new novella coming, I immediately pre-ordered it. I haven’t read many novellas since I almost always think they are to short and therefor to rushed, but sometimes you just have to try something new.

In ‘Hold On’ Autumn O’Dea is taking a little break from her life and is on a ski trip in Montana. After another relationship has ended rather badly, Autumn is done with men and is determined to enjoy her trip. But when Autumn literarily bumps into Grayson King, she is shocked to find herself immediately attracted to him. Although Autumn isn’t looking for love, Gray is determined to win Autumn’s heart and isn’t taking no for an answer.

If you’re looking for a good, fun novella ‘Hold On’ is definitely for you. I was afraid to find everything going way to fast for me to like this book, but fortunately this wasn’t the case. Yes, since it’s a novella things go pretty fast and the book is very short but it’s also just very good. Autumn and Gray definitely have chemistry, and I loved reading about them. This story put a smile on my face and I couldn’t get enough of them.

The only thing about this book that I don’t like? I just didn’t get enough time with Autumn and Gray. I loved reading about them. They where so good and sweet together, this story made me laugh multiple times and there romance was just sexy and fun.

Samantha Young definitely did it again. ‘Hold On’ is a very fun, sexy, romantic read that makes you beg for more.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Short story
Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2019
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I have to say that I love Samanthas books, her characters and stories...and these two and their story are not the exception. But I waited for this book after first one and I was so excited, and I didn’t expect this. The story started so good, their chemistry was amazing, but then instead of a next chapter there was epilogue. To short , like Nora Roberts stories you buy with magazines...and for that only 4 stars
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Jerilyn Martinez
5.0 out of 5 stars Hold On to my heart foreverrrrr
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2019
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Start to finish was perfectly amazing sigh! You may say it is insta love but the slow burn is REAL! I had to take a break because THE FEELS were that EPIC! I love Autumn! I need the Autumn Factor in my life! lol Gray was just SWOOOON! Out of this world! The book hooked me from the first word! I didn't even feel like this was novella EEEEEK! it was just so stinking PERFECT! I loved seeing Killian and Skylar again and more into the world of Autumn!

MOST FAVORITE QUOTE IN THE BOOK AND BASICALLY EVERRR!!!
That was what it was to be human. To keep living, to find happiness, but doing it always being just that little bit sad because loss was inevitable.

MOST EPIC QUOTE EVER! I NEED A MOMENT! MY GOSH AHHHH THIS IS WHY SAMANTHA IS ONE OF THE GREATS! I savored every second of this book!

I really laughed out loud and had sooooo much fun reading this one! sighhhhh I wish I could re-read it for the first time again lol!

Sam has always proves to give us fresh and new stories with a love that burns through the pages love love love love! YAYYYYY! Can't wait to fangirl with everyone!

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Grayson King was unlike any man I’d ever been kissed by before and I knew even if I fought it, I’d only end up kissing him again. Deep down, in my secret heart of hearts, I knew I wanted him more than I wanted to be sensible.

It boggled my mind but it was true. Gray hurt when I hurt. How strange but beautiful was that?

However, if you need me to say it, I’ll say it: I trust you, Autumn. Trust yourself.” Before I could stop them, the tears spilled over. “Best. Friend. Ever.”

“Susan, Molly, I want you to meet my woman, Autumn. Autumn, this is Susan and Molly.” I smiled and shook their hands, reeling from having just been referred to as Gray’s “woman.”

“Screw that. Death by sex doesn’t sound so bad,” he teased. I laughed and agreed, “Not the way you do it.” His eyes glinted with laughter as he said, “Did you notice we crossed off number seven on your list?” Confused for a moment, I froze. “Number seven?” “Your list today.” And then it dawned on me. 7. AHHHH!

I belonged to him. And he belonged to me.

whatever happens, Autumn, you won’t lose someone you love. So I’m asking you to just hold on a few more days. Can you do that? Can you hold on?”

“I’d have kidnapped you and taken you back to Glasgow by now if I didn’t know that.” He covered my beautifully manicured hand resting on his arm. “No one deserves you, kid. No one. But Gray comes pretty damn close. That’ll just have to do for me.”
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Suzy
3.0 out of 5 stars Instant instalove
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2019
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I’m all for instalove, but dang! This was a little too quick for me, with not enough relationship development beforehand.

It’s been a while since I’ve read Samantha Towle, but I picked up Hold On as part of the Kristen Proby crossover collection. I loved Noah’s story, and was looking forward to Gray getting his happily ever after like his brother did. Granted, this is Kristen’s book world that Samantha is visiting, so I guess it’s to be expected that there would be details missing. But I missed the family connection that is usually present in Cunningham Falls. We heard about how close Gray was to his family, but didn’t really get to see it.

Not my favorite, but still a great addition to the collection.
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californiagang
5.0 out of 5 stars Yet another great book!
Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2019
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It seems like whatever this author touches, short or long it turns to gold, I’ve adored everything she’s written. Hold on is an extension of As Dust Dances, Autumn is on a “guy” break when she goes to Whitetail Montana to get away for awhile. It’s there that she ends up literally running into Grayson King, which was absolutely hysterical. Grayson is freaking hot, and it’s instant electrifying chemistry between these two. I loved the way this author turned a short novella into what seemed like a full length book, the characters were developed, the storyline kept you sucked in, and i loved that Killian and Skylar were front and center in the story. The book was funny, hot, sexy, a lot of sass, and kept you engaged. Can’t ask for much more! Very well worth the read!

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC copy of this book.
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kalisto
2.0 out of 5 stars The story of nothing
Reviewed in France on September 3, 2019
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There was no story. I kept reading waiting for something interesting to happen and nothing.
Spoiler alert:
They fell in love at first sight and then... that's it.
The characters are so cliché: an innocent 25 year old and a playboy with stupid lines.
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Suzanne Tibbo
5.0 out of 5 stars Fab quick read about a whirlwind romance
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 8, 2019
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Autumn joined her friends Catie and Kyle on holiday in Montana for a break so that she could relax and "find herself". Instead, she ends up accidentally assaulting a ski instructor Grayson King on the slope she was trying to escape from!

The two meet up again, and the attraction is instant. Talk about a whirlwind romance! Fab, quick read.
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Steffie75
5.0 out of 5 stars Autumn und Gray - und plötzlich glaubt man an die Liebe auf den ersten Blick
Reviewed in Germany on August 3, 2019
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Nachdem ich auch schon "Fallen Dreams" im englischen Original "As dust dances" gelesen habe - und ich generell bei Büchern von Samantha Young ohne groß nachzudenken zugreife - war auch diese Novella natürlich ganz schnell in meinem Warenkorb.
In dieser Geschichte steht nun Killians Schwester Autumn im Mittelpunkt, die nach einer gescheiterten Beziehung mit sehr verstörendem Ende in einem Skiresort in Amerika eine Auszeit und einen Neuanfang sucht. Sie möchte sich klar werden, was sie mit ihrem Leben anfangen will - vor allem beruflich - und warum sie in ihren bisherigen Beziehungen so schlechte Entscheidungen getroffen hat. Ihr zugegeben kläglicher Versuch, sich ganz allein auf der Skipiste ihren Ängsten zu stellen, ist schon vorbei bevor er überhaupt angefangen hat, fährt sie doch direkt Grayson über den Haufen, der aushilfsweise als Skilehrer arbeitet. Als die beiden sich am Abend im Hotelrestaurant wieder über den Weg laufen, fühlen sich beide sofort extrem zueinander hingezogen. Doch Autumn möchte auf Abstand bleiben, und Gray muss seine besten Überredungskünste aufbringen, um sie zu einem Date zu bewegen. Nachdem Autumn zuerst widerwillig zustimmt, muss sie sehr schnell feststellen, dass neben der körperlichen Anziehung noch viel mehr hinter diesem Mann steckt. Er nimmt sie und ihre Probleme absolut ernst, respektiert ihre Ansichten und unterstützt sie nach Kräften, herauszufinden, was sie zukünftig mit ihrem Leben anfangen will. Als sie sich eingestehen muss, dass man sich sehr wohl innerhalb kürzester Zeit in jemanden verlieben kann, der auf einem anderen Kontinent lebt, will die die Beziehung beenden. Kann Gray sie überreden, noch ein bisschen länger an sie beide zu glauben und ihnen eine Chance zu geben?
Auch dieses Buch von Samantha hat - wenn es auch nur eine kurze Novella ist - alle Elemente, die ich an ihren Büchern so liebe: tolle, liebenswerte Charaktere zwischen denen es extrem knistert, ein absoluter Traummann, der um das kämpft was er will ohne zum Weichei zu mutieren, bildhaft beschriebene Landschaften und interessante Hintergrundgeschichten. Man kann also gar nicht anders als mit Autumn und Gray mitzufiebern und zu hoffen, dass diese beiden es trotz aller Widrigkeiten schaffen, zueinanderfinden. Daher wieder fünf Sterne für diese hervorragende Kurzgeschichte.
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Mina
5.0 out of 5 stars Adult romance at its best
Reviewed in Australia on April 8, 2019
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I love Samantha Young’s books and this one didn’t disappoint at all. If you’re in a mood for some adult romance then it’s a must read
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Marie P
4.0 out of 5 stars Sexy, beautiful and adorable. The trifecta of perfect!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 15, 2019
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This book is great, I really enjoyed it. HOWEVER my one big grumble is that it is book seven in the crossover series, so if you start at book1-Soaring with Fallon and read through the series in order (as I am sure most readers do), there are huge, massive spoilers for this book. If you have not read any of the rest of the series I suggest you at least read this book BEFORE book 1, otherwise you know things about Gray and Autumn and their HEA from book 1 before they have even met in book 7! A little frustrating!
That really is my only grumble though, I enjoyed the witty banter between them, the steamy nights and them discovering not only each other but themselves too. A lovely, feel good sassy romance on the slopes.
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