* New Release * Take Hold of Me (a Hold series spinoff novel ) by Arell Rivers * Book Review * 5 Stars *

She has a body that needs guarding. He has the muscle to do it ... but he’s moved on and refuses to look back.

A Woman Fighting to Stay on TopAfter a decade as a supermodel, a younger version of me is scooping up my contracts. To regain my status in the industry, my agency devises a strategy—which so happens to require a bodyguard. And I know the perfect guy for the job: Wills Sumner, the man who saw beneath my veneer. Who currently is evading my texts like a Parisian taxi driver in the rain.

A Man Surrendering HopeI need to start over. Watching my partners die on the job cemented my belief that I'm toxic. So, with the money from that fateful gig, I buy my sister’s gym. At least I can honor her in death—considering I failed to step up when she was alive. Now, if only the French beauty Emilie Dubois would lose my number.

Emilie is fixated on having me at her side. I'm resigned to doing one final turn and escaping with my heart intact.

But neither of us expected to be stripped bare … In the end, she may be the only one who can Take Hold of Me.

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~ Maria’s Review ~

Take Hold of Me by Arell Rivers took hold of my heart and didn’t let go! I loved everything about this book. It is sexy, sweet, angsty with unexpected twists that kept me turning pages.

Wills is your next book boyfriend. He is a gorgeous, protective, alpha male. He is perfectly flawed. I loved him in The Hold series and I must admit, as much as I love Cole, Wills had me saying, “Cole who?” Not an easy feat. It is author Arell Rivers fantastic writing that brings this character to life. I just want to hold him! He will tug on your heartstrings and get your pulse racing with his seductive ways!

Emilie is beautiful inside and out. She is not your stereotypical supermodel. She is so much more. I love how she comes into her own. I must admit, I loved her from the start. She is sassy and sweet. She has that something. I clicked with her character.

I love that author Arell Rivers uses alternating POV to tell their story. It really lets you get to know the characters and understand why they do what they do. The push/pull is intense. The banter is sexy, witty and fun. Their journey isn’t smooth or easy. Wills drive me a little crazy because it could’ve been easier but then author Arell Rivers wouldn’t have been able to enjoy the anxiety she caused me!

Take Hold of Me is a fantastic story. It will touch your heart. It is relevant, romantic, and rich with emotion. I loved it!

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