Keeping You

Chikalu Falls, Book 2

De: Lena Hendrix

Narrado por: Stephen Dexter, Charlotte North, Robin Siegerman

I never should have slept with Colin McCoy.

When I moved to my sister’s small town, I was looking for a fresh start—no more shallow relationships, no snotty fake friends, and definitely no charming, dirty-talking musicians.

We had a fun, red-hot night together, and we agreed that hooking up was a mistake, a one-time thing. But when my dream bakery location happens to be right next door to his bar, every day I’m forced to see that chiseled jawline and remember the feel of his incredible body on mine.

No. I’m starting over. I have rules. No more bad habits, definitely no falling in love. No matter how hard he tries, hooking up with him again would prove I’m the flake everyone expects me to be.

But here I am, stuck between wanting to make something of my life and wanting to grab him and make another delicious mistake.

Keeping You is a scorching hot, interconnected stand-alone small-town romance. It's the second book in the Chikalu Falls series set in the fictional Montana town Chikalu Falls.

©2021 Lena Hendrix (P)2023 Lena Hendrix

Face your fears! Excellent story about starting over and breaking all the rules!

I loved this book! Lena does not disappoint. She brought Honey’s story about starting over, getting uncomfortable, learning to let go and break the rules in order to succeed in your real life goals to life in this one! Very relatable! And STEAMY! 🔥🔥🔥😘

Great storyline.

Loved the storyline and narration, but I had to skip through sex screens. I’m a big fan of spice, but when there’s too much of it, it becomes repetitive and boring.

Love her books❤️

I have loved all her books so far and this one did not disappoint either❤️

Great Book!

Love the story line! Fantastic story! Worth a credit for sure. Just like book 1 you won’t want to put it down!

Colin & Honey

Charlotte North: A
Stephen Dexter ALWAYS an A
Robin Siegerman: A, and a fun little extra voice in the story.

Okay - basics... Honey is the sister of Joanna from Finding You. Colin is the local bartender, one of Lincoln's best friends. And at one time, he was a nearly famous country musician. His career came to a halt when he returned to Chikalu after his brother's death - and he feels like that was his fault and he struggles with the guilt.

After quitting her job, Honey decides to move to Chikalu and open her dream bakery, which happens to be right next door to Colin's bar. She knows he wanted the space for his own expansion, but the owners weren't ready - yet.

They already had a one night stand at Jo's Project Eir event (see book 1) and they're still just as drawn to one another as they were then.

There are plenty of steamy moments, and a little case of deception by omission. But they belong together, and the author brings everything back to a HEA.

Sweet Scale: 4/5
Spicy Scale: 3.5/5

so so good!

First off, I am SO glad that Honey got her own book! I loved her so much, and I could feel the chemistry between her and Collin in Finding You (book one). Honey is such a relatable character for me right now. I also decided that I was tired of my old life and I up and moved also. There were a lot of feelings and emotions that I had while reading this, because I know exactly how it feels to need a fresh start and want to go out and do something on your own. I love how Honey did not take any BS from anyone. She knows what she wants to do, and she goes after it! I was so proud of her, especially when her parents were not supportive of her leaving it all behind and thinking that she was making a mistake. I also loved being able to see her find new, real friendships. that one specifically hit home for me as I am trying to make new friends in my own new city. I love how protective Collin was of her, and how much he genuinely cared for her. the ending had me WHEEPING. i loved them so freaking much- and the epilogue had me in a puddle.

four and half stars / three chili peppers

tropes:
- one night stand
- small town
- forced proximity
- emotional AF

awesome book

The book is so good and I really enjoyed it. The narrators did a great job.