Pull Me Close

Panic Series, Book 1

De: Sidney Halston

Narrado por: Joe Arden, Aletha George

Duración: 8 h

Resumen del Editor

Katherine: I thought I could enjoy a night out like a normal person. I thought I could handle the flashing lights, the pulsing music, the crowded dance floor. I couldn't have been more wrong. After having an anxiety attack and passing out during my sister's engagement party at Panic, I wake up in the arms of the hottest guy I've ever seen. Nick Moreno's no gentleman. But he might just be the man I need to help me take control of my life.

Nick: When I hear there's some random girl passed out in the back room of my family's South Beach nightclub, I'm pissed. My dad's already behind bars and we can't afford any more bad press. But after giving her a lift - literally - back to her apartment, I stop seeing Katherine Wilson as some random girl. She's gorgeous, vulnerable, and braver than she knows. And when we kiss, all I want to do is pull her close and promise that she'll always be safe in my arms.

©2016 Sidney Halston (P)2017 Tantor

So NOT What I expected...

But omg what a good book it was. Described ptsd/ angst so vivid I got it. Nico was the perfect guy to be there for her through it all. I really enjoyed this book.
Narration: perfect.

A Romance story on PTSD and Panic Attack

Kathrine has PTSD, agoraphobia, and all sorts of mental health challenges following a collective traumatic event. She meets Nico who helps her deal with the challenges she is facing. At first, he was cynical, suspicious, and reserved.

It's a cute book. It's nice that such a book exists. I probably would have enjoyed it more in my 30s. As someone who is dealing with anxiety, depression, and Panic attacks, I appreciate such a book that highlights some of the struggles we go through. i truly hope it brings comfort to many women who are facing similar issues.
I have to admit that a part of me felt sad. Kathrine was lucky but how many women get that lucky and find that kind of support?

In many other reviews, Nico has gotten a lot of heat for not being supportive enough he is seen as a bully, which is unfair to him because the reality is he doesn't know how to help family members who are suffering from mental health challenges. If he had all the answers and knew exactly what do to or say, it would have been too perfect.

Nico has his share of baggage and I was a bit disappointed that he didn't get some recognition in regards to his emotional struggles. We were told about his life prior in order to understand why he was so harsh with Kathrine at first. His grief and insecurities were handled in a superficial way.

I tend to read dark romance books but I like this one. in a way I felt it was a bit long though and slow (and repetitive) I felt like DNFing several times but i made it through. the book had several laughs and a few eye rolls .( hey am cynical and a bit bitter :p) . For sure i would recommend the book to young women with anxiety who like to read

Narraters: Aletha Gorge was ok. She was great when reading Kathrine's part but I wasn't impressed when she voiced Nico's part or any of the other characters. It doesn't help that she partnered up with Joe Arden. the guy can narrate the dictionary and make it entertaining and hot. he is a five-star narrator.
another "problematic" yet interesting issue with the narration is that each of the narrators gave Nico a different voice so to speak. Nico sounded warm and caring when Joe voiced him. Otherwise, he sounded aloof and disconnected,.
still, listening to the book was fun and recommended.

Enjoyable, but a little over the top.

How would you have changed the story to make it more enjoyable?

I don't understand why romance authors think that every male lead has to be Mr. Perfect everything...it is okay to have them more human and vulnerable. I wish the male lead was a little more down to earth.

Have you listened to any of Joe Arden and Aletha George ’s other performances before? How does this one compare?

They are always excellent!

Very Interesting Story

Loved this story from start to finish. I loved that two people who were on opposite sides of the spectrum, were able to improve each other's lives so significantly.

What was disappointing was not knowing how things eventually turned out between Jo and David in the end though. if it's not in the other book, then maybe Sidney Halston mayor want to consider doing an abridged story or novella about them just to ease the mind.

But all in all, a very good storyline. Thanks for being different with this story Sidney Halston.

REALLY GOOD!

This story is really good! You can relate on so many levels and I really like how Sidney brought in real life events. The narrators did a fantastic job.

Wow!

What a great book. Such a beautiful relationship! Can’t wait to see what Matt gets into. Lol

Great start to a series

Not only is this a solid 4-star listen, but it’s one I’ve enjoyed numerous times. Joe Arden & Aletha George are fantastic. Nico & Katherine are an unlikely couple who work hard to overcome his “burned by a previous fiancé” and her massive anxiety issues. Sidney Halston does a good job of portraying what it can be like for someone with such severe anxiety as well as how it impacts their loved ones.

My only major complaint is the Cuban/Spanish accents that aren’t consistent. Sometimes when Nico or Matt are talking the narrators use their referenced heritage, but not always.

Very sweet

The narrator's .did a great job on the voices. More contemporary than suspenseful. Worth a credit.

Really enjoyed the audiobook

When actors can make you feel the raw emotions of panic, like you were there watching it happen, it's a great story. I really connected with the story line and am grateful to have listened to it.

Good story!

I enjoyed this audiobook about a man who runs a famous Miami nightclub with his brother and a woman with PTSD so severe that she passes out in their club from a panic attack. The hero, Nico, at first is convinced she's just a drug abuser. As time goes by and he feels drawn by her, he realizes she was telling the truth about her problem. Katherine, the heroine, has struggled with agoraphobia, claustrophobia and general fear since a traumatic event in her past. With Nico's prodding she starts to get more focused on getting better. They run into a problem when Katherine won't get on a plane with him to fly to Paris for a friends wedding. Tragedy strikes again, leaving her to find out if she's stronger than her fears.