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Hooking Up #2
Holding On
The long-awaited sequel to Hooking Up!
At long last, she has it all...
Caitlin has learned a lot about life and love over the past year. She's learned to stand on her own feet and she has finally accepted the love of handsome police officer Ryan Ashford.
Now Catie has a loving husband, an adorable stepson and her two best friends. Life seems to good to be true.
When Catie's birth mother moves to town, Catie is forced once more to confront her past. Will Maria earn a place in Catie's life, or is she appearing now to throw a wrench in Catie's happiness?
Holding On is a poignant portrayal of the true meaning of family, and how far a woman will go to find acceptance and love. Catie might be done hooking up, but will she be able to hold on to what she has?
Laugh, cry, learn and love with Catie and Ryan in this stunning follow-up to Hooking Up, the wildly popular novel by Jessica L. Degarmo.
At long last, she has it all...
Caitlin has learned a lot about life and love over the past year. She's learned to stand on her own feet and she has finally accepted the love of handsome police officer Ryan Ashford.
Now Catie has a loving husband, an adorable stepson and her two best friends. Life seems to good to be true.
When Catie's birth mother moves to town, Catie is forced once more to confront her past. Will Maria earn a place in Catie's life, or is she appearing now to throw a wrench in Catie's happiness?
Holding On is a poignant portrayal of the true meaning of family, and how far a woman will go to find acceptance and love. Catie might be done hooking up, but will she be able to hold on to what she has?
Laugh, cry, learn and love with Catie and Ryan in this stunning follow-up to Hooking Up, the wildly popular novel by Jessica L. Degarmo.
- GenresContemporary Romance
232 pages, Paperback
First published August 14, 2013
11 people are currently reading
255 people want to read
About the author
Jessica L. Degarmo
9 books108 followersJessica Degarmo grew up in Upstate New York and now lives with her husband, children and dogs in rural Pennsylvania. When she is not writing, she is an insurance agent, the lead singer in a classic rock band, a country music DJ and an avid collector of gemstones.
Her publishing credits include:
How to Meet a Guy at the Supermarket (November 2010)
Hooking Up (May 2011)
Decisions (July 2011)
The Storm Within, A Johns Creek Novel #1 (September 2011)
Six Weeks (October 2011)
Historically Yours, A Johns Creek Novel #2 (August 2012)
Blood Lust (Lust Trilogy #1) (October 2012)
Holding On, Sequel to Hooking Up (August 2013)
Height of Passion, A Johns Creek Novella #3 (April 2016)
She is currently working on several other projects. Visit Jessica's website for more information at www.jessicadegarmo.com.
On Facebook? Find Jessica at https://www.facebook.com/booksbyjessi....
Follow Jessica on Twitter @degarmo2911.
Her publishing credits include:
How to Meet a Guy at the Supermarket (November 2010)
Hooking Up (May 2011)
Decisions (July 2011)
The Storm Within, A Johns Creek Novel #1 (September 2011)
Six Weeks (October 2011)
Historically Yours, A Johns Creek Novel #2 (August 2012)
Blood Lust (Lust Trilogy #1) (October 2012)
Holding On, Sequel to Hooking Up (August 2013)
Height of Passion, A Johns Creek Novella #3 (April 2016)
She is currently working on several other projects. Visit Jessica's website for more information at www.jessicadegarmo.com.
On Facebook? Find Jessica at https://www.facebook.com/booksbyjessi....
Follow Jessica on Twitter @degarmo2911.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
December 20, 2013
Loved this book. U loved these characters in the first book and they just grow even more on you in this book. I cried and rejoiced right along with them. Some of the writing was over the top but the author definitely knows how to make you feel the emotions in this book.
September 12, 2014
This is the 2nd book in this series leading on from Hooking Up. I thoroughly enjoyed the first book. [See my review below]
Caitlin, what a woman she turned out to be. Having a grandmother that wasn't her blood tie and so mean, Caitlin was a better woman than me to keep on trying to involve her in her life. Walking away, then coming back again, she stood up to her, that is one thing I loved about Caitlin. Her adoring husband and his son Benjie, now, what a pair of male species. I wouldn't have minded a man like that, good father, good husband, very supportive of the people in his life. Maybe his having been married before taught him some things about how to be with women! if he leaves Caitlin, he can come to me!
Having lost her adopted parents, she has now found her birth Mother that arrives on the scene in this book. I loved her. The outcome in this 2nd book made me cry, so I had better warn you to get the tissues out.
I was gifted this book by the author as an ARC and absolutely adored it. If I hadn't been reviewing books I think I would have missed out on such talent, such 120% storytelling, and a fantastic author. Indie author? REALLY!!! its superb, more like a best seller. HONESTLY.
Caitlin, what a woman she turned out to be. Having a grandmother that wasn't her blood tie and so mean, Caitlin was a better woman than me to keep on trying to involve her in her life. Walking away, then coming back again, she stood up to her, that is one thing I loved about Caitlin. Her adoring husband and his son Benjie, now, what a pair of male species. I wouldn't have minded a man like that, good father, good husband, very supportive of the people in his life. Maybe his having been married before taught him some things about how to be with women! if he leaves Caitlin, he can come to me!
Having lost her adopted parents, she has now found her birth Mother that arrives on the scene in this book. I loved her. The outcome in this 2nd book made me cry, so I had better warn you to get the tissues out.
I was gifted this book by the author as an ARC and absolutely adored it. If I hadn't been reviewing books I think I would have missed out on such talent, such 120% storytelling, and a fantastic author. Indie author? REALLY!!! its superb, more like a best seller. HONESTLY.
September 1, 2013
This was Degarmo's sequel to Hooking Up. It picks up pretty much right where that book left off. It was nice to be able to read the books basically back to back, since I just discovered Degarmo's books. This story centers around Caitlin and discovering and establishing new relationships that we learned about in Hooking Up (I don't like to do spoilers.) This book like the first one has you feeling all of Caitlin's emotions right along with her. I found the characters likeable and cried with them, laughed with them and celebrated with them. I was hoping the book would dip a little more into Ryan's and Caitlin's friends in the book, but perhaps Degarmo is saving them for future books, I hope so!
September 13, 2013
For me, this was by far the better of the two books.
Caitlin and Ryan have got this far, but what is going to happen next? Ryan's vicious ex-wife, his lovely son, and the discovery of Caitlin's own "real" mother make this a really enjoyable read.
While Hooking Up is a fun romance, this is far more poignant - and brought me to tears at one stage. But, enough of that because of spoilers.
If you want a romance with a twist, one where the two main characters are already a couple, but face some harsh challenges that could pull them apart forever, then this is for you.
The story is strong, believable, and draws you in. I finished it within 48 hours, and look forward to the next book by this author.
Caitlin and Ryan have got this far, but what is going to happen next? Ryan's vicious ex-wife, his lovely son, and the discovery of Caitlin's own "real" mother make this a really enjoyable read.
While Hooking Up is a fun romance, this is far more poignant - and brought me to tears at one stage. But, enough of that because of spoilers.
If you want a romance with a twist, one where the two main characters are already a couple, but face some harsh challenges that could pull them apart forever, then this is for you.
The story is strong, believable, and draws you in. I finished it within 48 hours, and look forward to the next book by this author.
August 30, 2013
I've just read the first book Hooking up & went straight into this second one. If a second book can be even better then this certainly was. All the characters are still as loveable. Has the grandmother redeemed herself?? Well you will have to read this fantastic story to find out.
I highly recommend you read this story... But it's definetly a good idea to read hooking up first.
Received this from author in return for an honest review & I am so glad she did.
I certainly hope to read more from this author in the future.
I highly recommend you read this story... But it's definetly a good idea to read hooking up first.
Received this from author in return for an honest review & I am so glad she did.
I certainly hope to read more from this author in the future.
November 17, 2013
Great book so far ^.^ i love their relationship.
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