Desperate to Touch

Hard to Love, Book 2

By: W. Winters

Narrated by: Joe Arden, Samantha Cook

From USA Today best-selling author Willow Winters comes a heart-wrenching, edge-of-your-seat, gripping romantic suspense.

I ran from him, even though my heart knew better.
Love was one thing, but survival another.

He chose a life of crime. I never wanted any of it; I only wanted him. I left when the danger bled into my life, taking more than I was willing to sacrifice.

I should have known he'd come for me. Men like him always get what they want.

The temptation in his eyes, the heat of his touch . . . it's all still there, but his gaze is harsher now and his grasp unrelenting.

He's not the boy I fell in love with, although pieces of what we once had are still there. I can feel it. I know what he wants from me, and I know it comes with a steep price. I'll pay it though, if for no other reason than to touch him again. Just once more.

I'll close my eyes and forget about the risks that come with this life and with him. I only hope he doesn't do the same.

Desperate to Touch is book 2 in a series. Hard to Love must be heard first.

©2019 Willow Winters Publishing LLC (P)2019 Willow Winters Publishing LLC

Dark, gritty and oh so good!

Leaving book one left me wanting more and now with book 2, I am mesmerized by the characters. Seth and Laura have changed a lot over the years, life settling in and their separation effecting both. But even them being apart has not stopped their love. The reunion is far from hearts and flowers. Their love is raw and emotionally charged. And they just can't stay away from each other. But is love enough? Seth has embedded himself deeper into his world. He is darker and extremely dominant. Laura is having a tough time figuring out what she wants. She loves this man, but she loves her normal too. And just as passionate as these two are, the secrets keep building! There are a few answers to some questions, but for every one, we have a new question. Winters is the master of suspenseful building in her books, and I am left speechless at the end of this one. It's dark and gritty, unforgivable and impossible not to love. Bring on book 3!

Joe Arden and Samantha Cook continue the narration of the series. These two are amazing together. I am loving Arden as this dark, alpha male. He is gritty and frightening in one breath, but has that undying love coming through. Cook is such a talent, as she gives Laura the voice of indecision. Which what to turn? These two are consummate professionals and they just enhance this story with their interpretations. Loving it and can't wait for the conclusion!

My heart is racing

Omg Willow what have you done to me. I’m on the edge screaming.... noooooooooooo.

Wow ... I feel like I just walked out of the infinity war, devastated and utterly broken. This book, this series has grabbed me by my jugular and it hasn’t let me go. My heart is pounding, my skin is full of goosebumps... What an ending!!! I’m just in shock and so damn angry.

All I want is Seth and a Laura to find a minute of peace but that’s not happening for these two. The narrators Joe and Samantha have hooked me on book crack and I can’t stop listening to them telling me this utterly, devastating story of so much loss.

I so need the next book like my next fix.. Willow you have slayed me with your words... I can’t stop, need more ASAP

Oh. My. Gosh!

This series and their cliffhangers are going to kill me! I really love Seth! There is something sexy about his dark and mysterious life. He’s a ruthless killer, but his love for Lara is very poignant.

Joe Arden is perfection! He voices Seth with such passion and authority. One moment he can make Seth sound deadly and the next very compassionate. I wouldn’t want to mess with him.

Samantha Cook is also fantastic as Lara. She even does a good impression of a male voice.

I’m just thankful I don’t have to wait months before the next book. 😬

My Thoughts on Desperate to Touch

I liked that this story picked up right where things left off with book one. No long recap to get back to everything.

Along the way with this story Seth and Laura explore their connection further. They deal with inquisitive friends and co-workers wanting to know about them since they've been apart for so many years. And they also tackle issues from their past.

It felt like there was a lot going on in this story and at the same time, not a whole lot of progression. Big bombshells were dropped, but also huge issues still exist between Seth and Laura that they didn't address.

I'm very happy there is more story to come because there's still so much up in the air. Not to mention this cliffhanger is even bigger than the last one. Even though I'm not the biggest fan of cliffhangers, this storyline has me interested so I'm definitely coming back for more.

Once again a fantastic job by the narrators. In all honesty they are a big part of my enjoyment of this story. Their performances are really keeping things interesting and bringing it to life.

Phenomenal intense Love

Oh my Seth & Laura will pull at your emotions. From the intense love they have to the secrets that keep from each other.
Willow knows how to write a story that keeps you going page to page with a gasp and routing for them both.
This is book 2, can't wait to liaten to these great narrators from the 3rd..