Hold My Heart

The Laguna Beach Series, Book 1

De: Nikki Larson

Narrado por: Lorana Hoopes

The last thing Chloe Savage needs is a boyfriend. But she’s caught the eye of Travis Goldman, and the more he gets to know her the more he realizes she is a lot like the heroine in his book, the girl of his dreams.

Fiercely independent and struggling with inexplicable health issues, Chloe is determined to get her own place and strive for contentment on her own, without the help of any guy.

Travis Goldman’s dream is to become a best-selling author. He’s been working on a young adult fantasy novel and now he is ready to submit his manuscript to eager agents.

When they meet at a Bible study, sparks don’t exactly fly. Chloe is attending out of a desire to please her grandmother, and, if she must admit, out of her own (mild) curiosity. Travis thrives off the excitement of socializing with many people, and of delving a little deeper into the Bible.

Whitney, a mutual friend, can see that Chloe and Travis are perfect for each other, but Chloe is determined to keep Travis at arm’s length.

That is, until the unthinkable happens....

A sweet, clean romance.

By Christian romance author, Nikki Larson - glorifying God by weaving biblical truth into compelling fiction.

©2018 Andrea Ludwig (P)2020 Andrea Ludwig

Hard to review

I didn’t really connect with the characters. So many issues are covered in the story but the plot seems convoluted and undeveloped.
I received a complimentary copy of the audio book; I was not required to write a favorable review. All opinions in this review are my own.

She must live through the pain before knowing her answers.

I found myself not liking Chloe, feeling that she was too self absorbed. Then as life brought difficulties and pain that she didn’t expect and couldn’t remove with her previous assurance, she found what faith & trust really was.
The narration was clear and flowed smoothly as it added an extra touch to the story experience.
I was given a review copy of this title and am willing posting my thoughts.

Fantastic Moving Story

This story was amazing. Lorana Hoopes does a fantastic job of making the story and characters come alive. I cried and laughed and anger shot up at times. The story is moving your emotions all around. I loved listening and being able with the help of Lorana Hoopes voice to imagine what each character looked like and their attitudes.

Good story

This was a sweet, clean romance. What a great book to listen to. The story kept my attention on Chloe & Travis’ journey. When you least expect it, you find love, as the saying goes. Lorana Hoopes does a fantastic job narrating.

Sweet romance

Chloe is suffering from so many aches and pains. Her immune system is a mess, and having autoimmune diseases is not an easy thing to deal with. But she is determined not to be dependent on anyone! Her faith in God is guiding her. Travis comes to one of the bible classes and there is instant chemistry. But neither of them is ready for a relationship. Or are they? Nikki Larson writes a wonderful love story. Her characters are real, have relevant issues and let us take their journey through life. Chloe at times is frustrating, very demanding but I like that she is aware of her issues. Travis is a sweet man, and I love how his problems are eventually dealt with together. This is a good listen, brings realistic problems to light and is a wonderful love story.

Lorana Hoopes gives a fantastic narrative to the story. She is in tune with the characters and brings their personalities to life. I enjoy her voices and always look forward to her performances.