Alia Drake loves her new job at the R&R veterans retreat. But there are certain lines a physical therapist canât cross, and sheâs face to face with one. Her newest patient is Nate Riordan. Alia and Nate have a historyâand not one sheâs proud of. Alia knows she has to ignore her feelings for Nate and keep her hands on the parts of him sheâs treating. Besides, she long ago gave up any claim she could have to his heart.
Nate craves Aliaâs touch, and not just the professional version. But he needs to keep his eyes on the prize and his feet firmly on the path heâs chosen: His Army buddy died on his watch, and Nate has promises to keep. His intense attraction to Aliaâand the things she makes him wantâhave no part in his mission. Or so he tells himself, until his willpower knuckles under to the hottest temptation heâs ever faced.âĶ
âSweet, realistic and sexy as hell . . . I inhaled this book on a wet Sunday afternoon, and it was time well spent! Serena Bell writes some seriously smart, funny and sexy stories. They always hit you right in the gut.ââI Love Romantic Fiction
âThe story was intense, passionate, thought-provoking, heartbreaking, and gave me a true glimpse of what life is like for soldiers returning home âĶ Definitely a series everyone should add to the top of their reading lists, it is sure to satisfy all of your reading needs and then some!!ââReds Romance Reviews
âCanât Hold Back is a steamy romance, but itâs also so much more. You canât help but love Alia and Nate and their journey together âĶ. I love it when authors really make me feel something and when I end up sad a book is over.â âThe Book Dutchesses
âOh my goodnessâthere wasnât much I didnât love about this book. It was sweet, it was steamy, and it was filled with angst. âĶ The writing was fabulous and the story line was entertaining. I love this series. Serena always delivers the best romantic yet steamy reads!ââAvid Reader
âWith deceit and forgiveness, pain and addiction, healing and a second chance at love, Canât Hold Back has it all. You do not want to miss this sexy story of a soldier coming home.ââWendy S. Marcus, award-winning author of All I Need Is You
 USA Today bestselling author Serena Bell writes contemporary romance with heat, heart, and humor. A former journalist, Serena has always believed that everyone has an amazing story to tell if you listen carefully, and you can often find her scribbling in her tiny garret office, mainlining chocolate and bringing to life the tales in her head.Â
Serenaâs books have earned many honors, including an RT Reviewersâ Choice Award, Apple Books Best Book of the Month, and Amazon Best Book of the Year for Romance.Â
When not writing, Serena loves to spend time with her college-sweetheart husband and two hilarious kiddosâall of whom are incredibly tolerant not just of Serenaâs imaginary friends but also of how often she changes her hobbies and how passionately she embraces the new ones. These days, itâs stand-up paddle boarding, board-gaming, meditation, and long walks with good friends.Â