Holding Out For Love

Windswept Bay #5

by Debra Clopton

Jillian Sinclair needs a man and she needs him now. She dreams of being a mother-but the doctor just gave her the news that if she plans to carry a baby herself then her time is running out. She also wants true love like her sisters but will she have to settle for something less than that in order to get her baby?The last thing she needs is the only man she's loved and lost coming back to town.

Undercover cop, Ryan Locke is back in Windswept Bay but for how long? He broke her heart once when he chose his career over her. Can he be the answer to her prayers or will his dedication to justice take him away from her once more?

Don't miss the next book in the Windswept Bay series...fall in love once more on the sun bronzed shores of the beautiful Florida coast....And get ready because in 2017 the 5 Sinclair men will be swept away in love stories of their own.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary

204 pages, Paperback

First published December 12, 2016

About the author

International Bestselling Author and Kindle All Star who has sold over 3 million books worldwide and been translated into 3 languages.
Debra Clopton writes wholesome contemporary women's fiction, romance, and contemporary western romances set in Texas and on the beaches of Florida. Her awards include: The Book Sellers Best, Romantic Times Magazine's Book of the Year the Readers Choice Award, and many more. She's also a Romance Writers of America Golden Heart Finalist, and a triple finalist in the American Christian Fiction Writers Carol Award.

A sixth generation Texan, Debra lives on a ranch in Texas with her husband Chuck. She loves to travel and spend time with her family. She has written for Harlequin and Harper Collins Christian and now with DCP Publishing. She is thrilled to write for DCP Publishing and see her books being sold worldwide. On any day she usually has books on the Top 100 list and ranks on 80 to a 100 retailer Bestseller list in the USA and around the world.
She loves helping people smile with her fun, fast paced stories.

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COMING AUG 27 AND winter 2020 heartwarming women's fiction

1 WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
2 WHAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF
3 WHAT HOPES ARE MADE OF


SUNSET BAY ROMANCE 2019
1 LONGING FOR FOREVER
2 LONGING FOR A HERO
3 LONGING FOR LOVE
4 LONGING FOR EVER AFTER
5 LONGING FOR YOU
6 LONGING FOR US

Ransom Creek 2018
1 HER COWBOY HERO
2 THE COWBOY'S BRIDE FOR HIRE
3 Cooper: CHARMED BY THE COWBOY
4 Shane: THE COWBOY'S JUNK-STORE PRINCES
5 Vance: HER SECOND CHANCE COWBOY
6 Drake: THE COWBOY AND MAISY LOVE
7 Brice: NOT QUITE LOOKING FOR A FAMILY

WINDSWEPT BAY SERIES 2017 & 2018
1 FROM THIS MOMENT ON (FREE)
2 SOMEWHERE WITH YOU
3 WITH THIS KISS short story
4 FOREVER AND FOR ALWAYS
5 HOLDING OUT FOR LOVE
6 WITH THIS RING (FREE)
7 WITH THIS PROMISE
8 WITH THIS PLEDGE
9 WITH THIS WISH
10 WITH THIS FOREVER
11 WITH THIS VOW

2017
She has released 13 books in Enhanced Editions with extra audio clips and photos inside of her Texas Matchmakers series set in her world of Mule Hollow. These Christian Romances will soothe your heart and tickle your soul.
(Previous titles listed)
1 Dream With Me Cowboy (The Trouble with Lacy Brown)
2 Be My Love Cowboy (And Baby Makes Five)
3 This Hearts Yours Cowboy (No Place Like Home)
4 Hold Me Cowboy (Dream a Little Dream)
5 Be Mine Cowboy (Meeting Her Match)
6 Marry Me Cowboy (Operation: Married by Christmas)
7 Cherish Me Cowboy (Next Door Daddy)
8 Surprise Me Cowboy (Her Baby Dreams)
9 Serenade Me Cowboy (The Cowboy Takes a Bride)
10 Return To Me Cowboy (Texas Ranger Dad)
11 Love Me Cowboy (A Mule Hollow Match)
12 Ride With Me Cowboy (His Cowgirl Bride)
13 Dance With Me Cowboy (A Mother for Mule Hollow)
The Turner Creek Ranch (Men of Mule Hollow) 1 1 TREASURE ME COWBOY (Lone Star Cinderella)
2 RESCUE ME COWBOY (Her Forever Cowboy)
3 COMPLETE ME COWBOY (Cowboy For Keeps)
4 SWEET TALK ME (Yultide Cowboy)

What readers are saying:
Debra always delivers...
Couldn't put it down!
Debra gives readers what they want.
I've read every book Debra Clopton has written and as usual I couldn't put this one down!


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Reviews

[Dixie-Lee Campbell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jillian Sinclair nurtures her gardens and landscaping designs and Debra Clopton comes through with another flourishing romance at Windswept Bay.
I loved the storyline and how it unfolded: the opening gripped my heart and peaked my interest immediately . Jillian could not put anything over her sisters ! Sisterly intuition a powerful force .

The Sinclair Family has long given to the community and continues in a special way in this story at Windswept Bay .... awesome !
I loved the story of Jillian and Ryan. Touching real life issues of today, suspense, humour, and gripping all 5 senses to make the words flow and come to life.

I was given an electronic arc in exchange for an honest review. & Honestly I really enjoyed this book and am looking forward to reading the next book in the series. ... wanting to hear more and learning about the Sinclair brothers .

Also for my Mother's Birthday Iam going to gift her with a Print copy of Holding Out For Love . She loves Debra Clopton's writing !

[Brittany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh, I just loved this sweet, romantic story! The situation and decisions facing Jillian were so difficult and emotional for her. The author did a great job of conveying Jillian’s worry and fear about the potential struggle she was facing.

I also loved the interaction between these two main characters. Jillian and Ryan have a history together, but it is complicated and that just adds so much more tenseness to their first meeting. The growth of their relationship was fun to read about and this story pulled a lot of emotions out of me. And I ended up feeling so very happy by the end of Holding Out for Love. This is such a great series and I’m really looking forward to the next novel.

I received a complimentary copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

You can read this review on my blog at:
https://brittreadsfiction.wordpress.c...

[Dawn Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can a second chance be Jillian's answer to her problems?

Jillian has just received devastating news from the doctor, but when she gets a second chance at the man she's loved for years, is she willing to take it? Or is she going to give up her own happiness to protect him?

Ryan Locke is back. But, for how long? Is he willing to settle for a chance at love?

This is a sweet, second chance romance with some real life issues that all too many women face every day. And, the decisions that Ryan had to make were all too real as well.

My favorite character is Ryan. I found him to be genuine and caring. He's every woman's favorite book boyfriend.

Romance - PG / clean
Language - clean

My rating - 4.5 stars. I consider it better than a 4 star, but not quite a 5 star.

[Joan Arning · Rating 4 out of 5]

Debra Clopton has written another tender story of love at Windswept Bay! The Sinclair sisters are all strong characters as are the men who love them. Jillian learns she may not be able to conceive children unless she gets pregnant right away but she doesn’t even have any husband prospects. God’s timing is always best! You won’t want to miss the latest with the Sinclair family and their family operated resort.

[Penny Leidecker · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fantastic addition to this series

Jillian has loved Ryan for years, but when she tells him how she feels, he leaves town without saying goodbye. Now, he’s back. Is he home to stay or will he leave again? Jillian received some heartbreaking medical news, before Ryan returned. Will this be a dealbreaker or will they finally get their happily ever after? Grab your copy and fall in love with the Windswept Bay series, like I have.

[Pat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book #5

This story is about Jillian and Ryan...Jillian is the third triplet in the Sinclair family. Her and Ryan reconnect after several years but she is embarrassed from an incident that happened in her teenage years. Will they get past that....?

[Jo Ann Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Debra Clopton! I know when i pick her books
I will get a great storyline and a great clean read! I don’t have to worry I’m going to be side lined by things i don’t want in a book! I love books i can follow a family and she does it!

[PollyAnna Joy · Rating 4 out of 5]

My Guilty Pleasure

I absolutely love the Sinclair family! Jillian's story had so much heart and possible pain, but truly tender. Another wonderful part if the Sinclairfamily story.

[K Downs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read

Too short a book. Series would be better buy if sold in sets.
I'd recommend these as quick reads, short stories.

[dawn olsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great books

I love your books. They are fun clean and heart warming. I want to read the full series. They make me smile

[Ina Hess · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really like the series because it is quick to read and doesn't have all the foul language as some of the books.

[Laura R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love the Windswept Bay Series - even though I started reading with Book 4. In this latest book another one of the Sinclair sisters finds her true love, or should I say finds him again after years apart.

I felt as though I was there for the Thanksgiving challenge. And the love of children by Jillian and Ryan both was heartwarming. I highly recommend this book. My only 'complaint' is that I didn't want the story to end.

Can't wait to see what will be in store for the Sinclair brothers.

Thank you to the author for providing me with an ARC, from which this review is based, in exchange for an honest review.

[Elizabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holding Out For Love ( Windswept Bay Book 5 )
By: Debra Clopton
Holding Out For Love is Book five in Windswept Bay series by Debra Clopton. Wow, these stories in this series just keep better and better. The author did a great job of writing the story and the characters, both were easy to follow. The author grab me right at the start and did not let go till the end and then I wanted more. I cant wait for the next book in the series. Holding Out For Love is one of those books that when you start reading it you do not want to put it down till the end. I read way in the night trying to finish it so I would know how things turned out .Clopton did not disappoint me, This is Jillian Sinclair’s story . You will meet back up with some of the characters from the other books. I felt sorry for Jillian as the story started when she was given some bad news. If she wants to have a baby she had better hurry up , because her time is running out. What was she to do ? The guys she had dated she did not feel those love butterflies .She wants what her sisters has ,love. Ryan is back in town for a while. He left years ago when his sister died. He is an undercover cop , but he is told to take a break for a while and heal. Ryan broke Jillian’s heart the day he left town . What will happen when Jillian sees Ryan again? Ryan thinks Jillian has grown into a beautiful woman. Will Jillian find someone to love and someone that loves her?
I was given a complimentary copy of this book , but was not told that I had to give a positive review. All Opinions are my own.

[Yvonne Cruz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Once again, Ms Clopton amazes me with her talent. Book 5 of her series Windswept is short but boy, does it carry a punch . Not only is it an engaging plot, but also the characters are well developed. You feel you are part of them . The secondary characters are just as enjoyable .
We are back in Windswept Bay, where the Sinclair’s have a resort. Jillian, the landscaper, and her sisters, along with their parents , run the place. Her sisters are either married or in the process of getting married, for which Jillian is very happy. But life throws her some unexpected news, and her possibilities of becoming a mother, her dream, seem to be disappearing.
She desperately wants a child, but she also want a man she is crazy in love with. At the same time, she needs to be honest with her potential beau.
Ryan, who used to be the best friend of one of her brothers, returns. She is shaken, since she had a crush on him since she was in 6th grade, and humiliated herself with him, the night before he left town.
A lovely story of hope, unconditional love, and finding your soulmate.
Thank you , Ms. Clopton for giving us this story.

I was gifted this book. The opinions expressed, are solely my own.

[Rachel DeVaughn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This new series is set in Windswept Bay-beach area and introduces the 9 Sinclair siblings through out the series of books.

Brothers: Levi, Can, Jake, Max, Trent
Sisters: Cali, Shar, Olivia, Jillian

I have absolutely LOVED every single book in this series. Every time I read one of the ebooks, I think its my favorite-until I read the next one! They just keep getting better and better.

This story focuses on Jill Sinclair and begins with her getting terrible news about her health from the doctor. Jill desperately wants to have children, but doesn't even have a husband and the doctor tells her that her body may not be able to get pregnant or carry any babies if she waits much longer to get pregnant.

Undercover cop, Ryan Locke returns to Windswept Bay but Jill tries to avoid him at all costs because of how embarrassing their last meeting was. Since Ryan is good friends with her brothers and parents; Jill is forced to confront her feelings and embarrassment.

Clean, romantic, fun, Christian ebook. I highly recommend this series!

I received a copy of this book complimentary for blog and social media review. All opinions are my own.

[Judy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holding Out for Love by Debra Clopton
Windswept Bay Series Book Five
Jillian Sinclair loves working with the plants at the Windswept Bay Resort she owns with her sisters. Three of her sisters recently found love and were so happy. Jillian dreamed of a husband and family one day herself. And then she got news from her doctor and it changed everything.

Ryan Locke had been deep undercover for four years—until his cover was blown and he almost died. It was time he came home and took time to recover and decide where life led him next. His job was everything to him because he wanted to save others from what he couldn't save his own sister from.

Another great story from the beautiful setting of Windswept Bay. Debra has brought the Sinclair family to life and they are so easy to fall in love with. You may want to have tissues nearby. I really enjoyed this story and the previous books. Can't wait for the brothers stories.
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[Bernadette Long · Rating 5 out of 5]

Come away to Windswept Bay where the weather is pleasant and the views are gorgeous and spend a little time with the Sinclair family. Jillian Sinclair is the head landscape artist at the resort and once upon a time she threw herself at her brother's best friend, Ryan Locke. She recovered from the experience but Ryan hasn't been back home since that night years ago and now he is back unexpectedly. It's not exactly good news to Jillian as she is already trying to process the prognosis that her doctor gave her earlier the same day and now she realizes that she still has feelings for Ryan.

Ryan is trying to recover from an injury and is not sure about his career, but he does realize that he wants Jillian in his life now. He has to work very hard to convince her that she is the only one for him and I love the happily-ever-after for this couple.

I received a complimentary copy of the book; all opinions are my own.

[Tina Ullrich · Rating 5 out of 5]

By far this is my favorite so far. Jillian is a lot like myself. She loves life, children, and her family. She is the quiet, peacemaker of the family. Her dream of happily ever after love is like most women. Her news is not uncommon, having gone through it myself. Coming face to face with her hearts love after years apart is a shock. Ryan runs away to grieve and seek revenge on the drug community for his sister's death. Now back home after years of undercover work recovering, he runs into a lost love. Will these two dynamic characters have the meeting of the heart or will it fizzle. You can be assured of a wonderful romantic treat reading this series by Debra Clopton. She delivers real life dramatic, heart warming, and endearing stories that you will laugh at and cry along with the characters.

[Amy Tyner · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book made me laugh, cry, and hope. Jillian believes she may have to settle for a man to help her have the family she has dreamed of having. Ryan is unsure he can offer anyone his love after all the evil he has witnessed while being undercover. Will they both find a way to allow them to open hearts to love?
The Sinclair family never fail to show how family,faith, and love make the world a nicer place to live.
Mrs. Clopton got talent never ceases to amaze me and you did so beautiful with this story and this series. I'm looking forward to the Sinclair men's stories!
I received this book as an ACR, however the review is my honest opinion and was not mandatory.

[Angi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received a free ARC of this book and am voluntarily writing an honest review.

Every book in the Windswept Bay series seems to be better than the previous one. Jillian receives devastating news that could end her dreams for the future. Growing up, she had a crush on Ryan but he broke her heart years ago. Now that he is back in Windswept Bay, will they get a second chance at love? Will Ryan be the person that Jillian turns to in her time of turmoil? Debra Clopton has once again written a book that drew me in from the first page! Filled with well written, lovable characters this book allows the reader to catch up with all of the characters in Windswept Bay.

[Robin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a sweet, well-written, entertaining book. Jillian has just found out her time is running out to be able to conceive children, and she needs to find someone to have a baby with! Family friend Ryan has returned to town but he is waiting for clearance to return to undercover police work. She loved and lost him once before and doesn't want to risk her heart again. I enjoyed this book. It can be read as a standalone story, though it is also part of a series with related characters. I am looking forward to reading the next book in the series!

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Have I mentioned I love the Sinclair family? Ha! Jillian's story teeters between her desire for kids and her need for a husband, and it is one of my favorites. Jillian wants so badly to be happy and never expects that happiness to be with the one guy she thinks she can't have. I loved this quick romance just as much as the other Sinclair women's stories. Now I can't wait for the men! *I received a copy of this book from the author*

[Maureen Fink · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the characters Debra Clopton creates. This book is number 5 in her Windswept Bay series.
Jillian Sinclair has always dreamt of having a baby but her Doctor just told her she's running out of time. She's also dreamed of finding true love like her sisters.
The only man that's ever given her butterflies is Ryan Locke and she's already humiliated herself with him so he's out .....or is he.
See what happens when Ryan comes back to town. You'll be happy you did.

[KimberlyDawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book five in the Windswept Bay series. Great addition to the series! Jillian desperately wants a child, and when her doctor tells her she is limited on time for that, she wonders just how she can make it happen. When her ex, and the man that broke her heart, comes back to town, she wonders if he may be the answer. The chemistry between Jillian and Ryan was amazing and believable. The story had me hooked throughout, and I never wanted it to end. I highly recommend this book.

[Rhonda Ziglar · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holding Out For Love by Debra Clopton.....This is a beautifully written story. Get ready, this Book will hit all your emotion buttons. I loved Jillian and Ryan, will these two be able to overcome the skeletons in their closets to try love again. Debra Clopton is becoming one of my favorite authors with her storytelling. I voluntarily reviewed an advance readers copy of this book.

[Robin Dix · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this book from the author in exchange for my honest opinion. This is by far my favorite book in the Windswept Bay series. Just fell in love with Jillian and Ryan. Love came full circle for the two and just in time. The book set up nicely for the next in the series which I will be anxiously awaiting in January.

[Carol Stalnaker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Being best friends with Jillian's older brother, Ryan left town to pursue his career.  When he returned, Jillian has grown up and his interest in her has not lessened over time.  Jillian and Ryan's story is a sweet romance that has many twists and turns as they make decisions that will affect their lives.

[Dawn Cummins · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another wonderful book by Debra Clopton. She always makes me feel like I right with the people in the book experiencing the events with them as they unfold. I have read all Debra's books and I can't wait for me.

[Julie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun, quick read of Jillian and Ryan's love story. They have a few obstacles to overcome and I like how relatable the characters are. Good, clean romance.

[Donald And · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awespme

As usual this book was great. I love this series as much as all the others .Debra is one of my favorite authors . Read it all in one day.