Restraint

By: Adriana Locke

Narrated by: Wen Ross, Kelsey Navarro

Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins

Publisher's Summary

Blaire Gibson knows better than to have one night stands.

She prides herself on her decision-making skills. It’s the one asset that has never let her down. But even the best thinkers have weaknesses. Hers is a delicious business mogul with a quick tongue.

Unfortunately for her, that tongue is good for more than just talking. 

Holt Mason doesn’t need to justify anything to anyone. 

He wants Blaire. He pursues Blaire. And he gets Blaire because that’s how his life works. 

Until it doesn’t. 

What begins as a single night in a hotel room spirals into an unusual agreement. As late nights provide the space to trade secrets and walls come tumbling down, more is shared than just pillow talk. 

They both should’ve known better. They should’ve shown restraint. Because when guards are dropped, hearts get shattered.

Restraint is a standalone romance from USA Today best-selling author Adriana Locke. Join listeners everywhere as they fall in love with the delicious Mason brothers. 

Author's note: Restraint originally appeared as a short story. Due to demand, it has been expanded into a full novel.

©2020 Umbrella Publishing Inc. (P)2020 Umbrella Publishing Inc.

Great listen

Narration is great. Love this series.

Holt and Blaire are great together. I couldn’t help cheer for them. Blaire broke my heart when she discussed her past. To go through their journey to find each other was wonderful. I hated to put this book down and I can’t wait for Coys book. Lincoln Landry will always be my favorite but can’t wait to meet all the masons. Adrianna Locke did not disappoint and now put another series of mist in my list.

Ties into the other series…

Crossovers in this novel (more than just a mention):

(The Relationship Pact from Kings of Football Series)
Larissa Mason
Holt Mason
Oliver Mason
Boone Mason
Coy Mason/McElroy
Aunt Siggy

(The Landry Family Series)
Gram Landry
Lincoln Landry
Sienna Landry

(The Gibson Boys Series)
Bailey Gibson
Sienna Landry
Walker Gibson

There may be a few more, but that’s close to the mark if not on it.

Loved it! Steamy and charming!

I truly enjoyed reading Restraint by Adriana Locke when it was first released, so when I had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook, I was very excited. It is always a different experience to listen to a story and let me tell you, Wen Ross and Kelsey Navarro did an absolutely amazing job brining Blaire and Holt’s story to life. I could not stop listening!

We first met Blaire as the sister to the amazing Gibson boys. This is a standalone and can be read without reading The Gibson Boys series, though I highly recommend those as well! Blaire is a workaholic who is determined and smart. Holt is a man used to getting what he wants. For both of them, their work is important, but so is their family. Their chemistry is instant and intense, but with lives already complicated, could this lead to anything more?

I just loved listening to Restraint by Adriana Locke. Holt and Blaire’s story was fun, sexy, steamy and a bit angsty. I loved and cannot wait to read and/or listen to more about the Mason family!

Happy listening!

Incredible love story!!

Restraint had me under its spell from the beginning right to the very end. This book had everything I want in a love story – heart, passion, humor, and emotion. The chemistry between Holt and Blaire was electric and their banter witty. I simply fell in love with these characters and their story. Their journey together was beautifully written and I felt every emotion the characters experienced -- I laughed, cried, felt the joy and every ounce of pain. Their relationship was sweet and the intense connection they shared had me rooting for these two. The story was relatable and felt so real. I loved the unconditional love from the Mason family and the razzing between brothers had me laughing often. The narration was very well done and brought this book to life. I absolutely enjoyed every second and I highly recommend this book.

Sparks fly from their first run in at the airport.

I absolutely loved this book. Loved the narration. Great love story, funny , and riveting.

Great

Good storytelling omg makes you search and want more. I found the mason book 📕 can’t wait to get to em. Also didn’t like the female voice sound to airy and forced.

Great story of two workaholics

I have been waiting for this story since reading Blaire and Holt’s short story and it definitely didn’t disappoint. Blaire is the lone sister in the Gibson family that we have met in the Gibson series. She is very independent and a workaholic. Her brothers begrudgingly convince her to go on vacation in Savannah where she literally runs into Holt. Holt is a CEO and also a workaholic but they have chemistry from the start. I loved and connected with Blaire and how her and Sienna became good friends. I loved meeting the Mason family and watching Holt realize he can have a life outside the company. This was fantastic book with enough emotion but also humor thrown in. Adriana Locke has created fantastic families in her previous book series (and you get glimpses of both the Gibson’s and Landry’s in this book) and now we can add the Mason family to the list. I can’t wait to read the upcoming stories of the other Mason boys. Don’t pass up this book! I also loved the narration by Wren Ross and Kelsey Navarro.

I really enjoyed this audiobook

I loved that the herione struggled with accepting herself, watching the transformation to accepting herself to lingering herself to loving another

Beautiful, Fun, and Steamy Romance!

Move over Landry men and make room for a new sexy, southern, alpha male! I absolutely loved this first book in Locke's new Mason Family series! I have wanted Blaire Gibson's story for so long and taking her back to the enchanting and romantic city of Savannah was brilliant! It begins with Blaire and Holt Mason having a run-in at the Savannah airport. They have a brief but sizzling encounter and when Holt gives her his phone number, she takes it and walks away. She is not looking for love, even with this sexy southern gentleman, especially after suffering from past heartbreak. They unexpectedly meet again at the Landry home where Holt is having a business meeting. Holt can't figure out why he is so drawn to this woman, but Blaire's confidence and equal parts sexy and soft, is all he can think about. He convinces her to have dinner and their sizzling chemistry leads to a night of fiery passion. One night then leads into an extended vacation that makes them both break all their rules. I love Holt and Blaire, they’re smart and witty and passionate, and so perfect together! They challenge each other, making them see the strength in their vulnerability. Holt is so romantic and swoony, he is the perfect mix of southern gentleman, devoted son, brother & lover, and sexy alpha-man. Blaire is smart and kindhearted, but I really loved how she blossomed so beautifully with not only Holt's help but also by Sierra showing her what true friendship really was. I also loved the whole Mason family from their fun sibling banter, to their unconditional love and support. I can't wait to read more about all of them.
Wen Ross, and Kelsey Navarro are amazing at bringing this fun, steamy, and heartfelt story to life. They flawlessly portrayed the complex emotions of each character, and you could definitely feel the chemistry that smolders between Holt and Blaire. They add so much personality to this story, making it even more enjoyable and captivating.
This is a great start to the Mason Family series and I loved every minute of this beautiful, fun, heartwarming and steamy romance.

GreAt story

Loved the story, but did not like the female narrators voice at all. Male narrator was fine

Fantastic

This book was very enjoyable. With Really good well written characters and a great story line I was hooked from chapter 1. A great performance from Kelsey and Wen.

Meet cute

Blair Gibson and Holt Mason meet in an airport when Holt literally runs into Blair. Holt is smitten so smitten he can’t get her off his mind during a big meeting with a client. Blair happens to show up at this meeting and Holt is determined not to let her get away again, Their chemistry is off the charts but both have been burned by relationships in the past and it’s hard for them to let people in. Their journey in such a short time was amazing I love all the characters introduced especially Holt’s brothers. Wen Ross and Kelsey Navarro did an amazing job narrating.

Great book and narration!

Blaire and Holt really got my kindle steaming!! Two very business focused people, neither planned on anything more than a convenient hook-up and a mutually beneficial relationship of convenience. They both go in thinking their hearts are safe because their heads rule the show. Well it just proves that having restraint won't stop true love from coming knocking once you've met your perfect match! I really enjoyed the chemistry between Blaire and Holt and loved how their relationship developed into something so much more than either of them bargained for. Restraint is a sweet, sexy romance, which had me falling head over heals for the two main characters. I felt so much emotion with this audiobook, and the narrators really did a great job bringing the characters and story alive for me.

Restraint!

Adriana Locke pulled me in immediately with Restraint. I loved the instant attraction and banter between Holt and Blaire. Their chemistry was so explosive. The details the author wrote added to my enjoyment. I loved the cameo appearances from the Gibson brothers and the Landry series characters too. The mention of them added another layer and did not take away form Holt and Blaire's story in the least. The narrators were outstanding! Both Wen Ross and Kelsey Navarro were so good bringing the characters to life. I really enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next Mason.