Holdout

De: Jaqueline Snowe, Heart Eyes Press

Narrado por: Jason Clarke, Savannah Peachwood

Jonah Daniels has enough to do during hockey season without spending time interviewing a roommate to help share expenses. So when some dude answers J.D.’s ad and agrees to his terms, he puts a key under the mat and leaves for practice.

What he doesn’t expect is that his new roommate is not a dude at all but an overtalkative, energetic hottie. What’s worse? She’s the younger sister of his friend on the team, and she’s sworn him to secrecy.

Ryann Reiner needs a place to live, stat. After an incident at the dorms that almost tanked her scholarship, Ryann wants a boring roommate who’ll leave her alone. J.D. almost fits the bill. He lives and breathes hockey, just like her brother, and he wouldn’t know a joke unless it checked him against the boards.

He’s also gorgeous. And broody. And he looks fine on laundry day, in too little clothing. Soon, late night study sessions turn into dangerous flirting. And then a kiss turns into more. But they’re determined to keep things in the feelings-free zone.

Until lines blur and tensions rise when Ryann’s brother learns the truth. And both their hearts are skating on thin ice....

©2021 Jaqueline Snowe (P)2021 Heart Eyes Press LLC

Cute

What a sweet and cute roommate to lovers / teammates little sister romance story!

Jonah is looking for a new roommate, and is more than perplexed when its a girl in his appartment and not a dude he was looking for. He's super focussed on hockey and does not need nor want any distraction!
Ryann is looking for a new place because she needs to focus on study to not loose her scholarship. Which is not easy to focus on, because her roommate is hot as hell.
But, and here comes a big BUT, Ryann is JD's teammates little sister. And off limits.

This is an emotional and funny story as well. Both characters have their own baggage they need to handle. But they also handle it together.

This audio is well narrated. I enjoyed listening to it!

Steamy sexy Broody Hockey Player

Chemistry between JD and Ryann is off the charts, it wasn’t too far into the book that they give into their temptation. JD is such a straightforward almost awkward character, but Ryann’s out going spunk beings him out of his shell. The added drama between JD and his mother was emotional, I’m not sure I would have been quite as forgiving. Plenty of hockey scenes in this book.

This pair stole my heart!

Oh, I just loved this book! I jumped at the chance to listen to this audiobook because I just cannot seem to resist a good hockey romance. Set it in the World of True North and it is even more appealing. I had a fantastic time escaping life for a while with this book and found myself looking forward to listening to it during every free moment I could find. I fell hard for Jonah and Ryann and am so glad that I decided to give this book a try.

Jonah and Ryann both need a roommate. A bit of confusion over names leads to the pair sharing an apartment. Jonah has a list of rules to go with their new living arrangement and is determined to make sure that they both follow those rules. To complicate matters more, Ryann happens to be the little sister of a member of Jonah's hockey team. They have both been through quite a bit in life and have a lot in common and they both have a lot at stake. Jonah is very focused on hockey while Ryann is determined to do well in school and keep her scholarship.

I loved Jonah and Ryann as a couple. These two had fantastic chemistry together and they seemed to really understand each other. It felt like they were just meant to be together. I enjoyed every moment of watching them fall for each other and they stole my heart in the process. It was evident how much they cared for each other and I loved the way that they sometimes pushed each other just a bit.

Jason Clarke and Savannah Peachwood did a fantastic job with the narration of this book. I think that they both were able to bring their characters to life and I loved how much emotion they were able to add to the story. I thought that their voices complimented each other very well in this romance. I believe that their narration added to my overall enjoyment of this book.

I would highly recommend this book to fans of hockey romances. I had a fantastic time with this book and cannot wait to read more of Jaqueline Snowe's work and future installments in the Moo U Hockey series.

I received a digital review copy of this audiobook from the author/publicist.

Enjoyable story, unnecessary epilogue at the end

I really enjoyed this story immensely. I loved both Ryann and Jonah. They complimented each other perfectly. I only had 2 real issues with the storyline...the constant mention of the "casual" relationship and that they were both growing feelings but didn't want to. They waffled over this issue thru 98% of the book. Even at the end they still refused to communicate with each other leading to a whole bunch of unnecessary drama. I lost count of the number of times I actually shouted at them (as if they could hear me. lol) "JUST TALK TO HIM/HER ALREADY!" but alas, they didn't listen. They FINALLY have a discussion in the last 1% of the book and admit their feelings. I felt the epilogue at the end was completely not needed. All it contained was a gratuitous oral sex scene in the kitchen between Ryann and Jonah. It didn't add any relevance to the ending whatsoever. The last part of the epilogue which goes on about creating a NEW family unit and how they healed each other could have just as easily been added to the end of the storyline without the epilogue. Overall, I was still a good book if you can overlook those minor issues. I don't regret buying or listening to it and will probably add it to my repeat listen collection.

Absolute Audio Perfection with my newest BBF!!

This book has everything I love, New Adult, Hockey, Roommates to lovers, a serious grumpy hero and a fun but focused heroine. I started reading the ebook, but then I was given access to an audio copy and I went back and started at the beginning, because what I had read so far was so good that the opportunity to read it again, but in the voices of Savannah Peachwood and Jason Clarke was too good to pass up. I have absolutely zero regrets about this decision because the audio of this book is EVERYTHING!! Jason Clarke as Jonah is... so growly and O-M-Goodness my heart! Savannah Peachwood as Ryann is also a perfect fit, especially for all the emotional scenes when she is reminiscing about her family. I adored this story, It was an absolute winner for me and I can't recommend it highly enough!

I received an ARC and ALC of this book and voluntarily give my review.

Introverts find love

Life events and misunderstanding place these two together. Allowing walls to come down and love to grow. No twists, low angst in this HEP

Another Moo U hit!

With each Moo U book I read I fall more and more in love with this world.
I want to live there, go to school there, work there, date the strapping hockey players there....

You get the idea.

Jonah and Ryann need to solve their living situations.
One little name mix-up and a set of rules later, they think they've found the answers to their problems.

Sparks fly almost immediately, AND I AM HERE FOR IT.

I love these two.
Seriously.

This is another case of 'why haven't I read this author before' and I am so mad at myself for it.
At the same time, these Moo U authors are about to find themselves lots of new readers--especially if their earlier work is comparable to this.

Holdout is exactly what I needed today. And it's what you need too.

Just what I was looking for!

Disclaimer: I won a free code for this from Savannah Peachwood's instagram. That being said, if I hadn't, I absolutely WOULD have spent a credit on it, (and it would have been 100% worth it!) and I fully intend to do so for the other Moo U books. I absolutely loved the story!! The hockey world could use some more guys like Jonah!

Another winner for the True North world!

STORY

Jonah wants to rent out a room in his off-campus apartment. Being on the hockey team and on a scholarship he can't afford distractions so he has a set of rules that are obligatory for his future room mate. Enter Ryann. Who, of course, is a girl, with an N too many and a missing appendage that would make her an eligible roommate. Jonah doesn't realize this little mix-up until it's too late. Ryann being the sister of the Moo U hockey team's captain makes things even more complicated.

This forbidden romance was such a hoot. I adored Jonah who is so focused and appeared to be such a grouch in the beginning but meeting Ryann with her sunny, optimistic disposition turned him into a real dreamboat. He was understanding, patient and listened to her dreams and fears. And Ryann brought the best out of him. The were yin and yang and absolutely adorable. These two had insane chemistry and while their friendship was the basis of their relationship their attraction was the spice.

NARRATION

Jason Clarke is one of the best male narrators out there so there is zero hesitation when I see a book narrated by him. His voice is one of those that can read the most boring text and still make it sound sexy. Savannah Peachwood is a fan favorite, just not mine. I can't pin it down but she doesn't always sound as natural as other narrators. That said, she does a decent job narrating Ryann.

BOTTOM LINE

This is my first book by Jaqueline Snowe and I'll be reading more by her. Her words are crisp and fit the genre.
The True North world has become one of my favorite places to be. Sarina Bowen has created a solid and fleshed out basis for other authors to set their stories in. Jaqueline Snowe's HOLDOUT was a an awesome addition. I hope there'll be a story about Ryann's big brother, he needs to fall. Hard.

Loved JD and Ryann

I loved this book! This story is a part of the Moo U series, Sarina Bowen's True North Hockey Series. Jaqueline Snowe has written a sweet, hot, and sexy book! This book is narrated by Jason Clarke and Savannah Peachwood, who are both always one click narrators for me!

Daniel (JD) aka Jonah Daniels needs a roommate in his apartment to help pay the rent. Ryann is trying to make it on her own without constantly relying on her brother after their parent's tragic death. With a case of mistaken identity, JD thinks that his new roommate Ryann is a boy. They soon figure out thats a lie, and these two must find a way to make living together work. Ryann's older brother is on the hockey team and so is JD. The two know they shouldn't get involved, but can they deny their attraction?

Jason Clarke's portrayal of JD was amazing! You could feel the passion JD had for hockey, the conflicted stance he had for his mother, and the love he felt for his dad. Jason's story telling ability is incredible. I never have to guess who is talking because his character voices are so good! Savannah was fantastic as Ryann because she conveyed her tragic past and determination so well!

Overall Jaqueline Snowe has written a great book with great characters! I love all these hockey romances, and I loved how she developed these characters' stories with just the right amount love and steam. I am looking forward to more from this author!