Holding Out for You by Anna Paige – Review by Karyn Taylor

Holding Out for You by Anna Paige
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Holding Out For You is a fantastic ‘brother’s best friend romance’ from Anna Paige. This was the first time that I had read any of this author’s work but I’m a sucker for a brother’s best friend book and the blurb really called to me. I’m so, so glad that I chose to read this book as I loved it so much.
This book is the story of Blair and Ashton but there are really 4 main characters to the story: brother and sister Becker and Blair, along with Becker’s best friend Ashton and Blair’s best friend Charli. For years Blair and Ashton have been at each other’s throats, constantly squabbling and antagonising each other but deep down both were in love with each other without the other knowing. Now grown up they have declared their feelings for one another but the course of true love never runs smooth. For instance, on the night they first admit to having feeling, a horrifying event takes place.
I loved the characters of Ashton and Blair, particularly how Ashton protects Blair after the horrifying event takes place. (Not giving any spoilers, you’ll just have to read the book to find out).
I also loved this simmering attraction between Becker and Charli. These 2 really need their own book so we can get their full story. Seeing how protective and loving Becker is towards his sister, I’d like to see more of him.
This book is very well written, with amazing realistic characters and a storyline that flows freely and keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end. Anna Paige is definitely an author that I’d love to read more of now, having thoroughly enjoyed this book. 100% recommend this book!

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