Holding On

Stacy Finz

May 2021 · A Nugget Romance Book 12 · Lyrical Press

About this eBook

In New York Times bestselling author Stacy Finz’s Nugget romance series, a picturesque California mountain town is the perfect place for fresh air—and fresh starts, especially when it comes to love.
 
One divorce, one mind-blowing kiss with a stranger (code name: Matthew McConaughey), and one year later, Joey Nix desperately needs to find a job in Nugget. It’s the only chance she’ll have of sharing custody of her sweet little daughter with her soon to be remarried, renowned surgeon ex-husband. Luckily, Joey’s qualified to work as an in-home caregiver. Coincidentally, a job offer comes from the afore mentioned unforgettably sexy stranger (real name: Ryder Knight). It’s a terrible, irresistible idea . . .
 
Ryder needs help with his ailing, depressed mother, and darn if Joey isn’t the best candidate. Good thing he’ll be sleeping in his camper, because their chemistry is still crackling. Besides, the loss of his wife and unborn child five years earlier have left Ryder squarely focused on his trucking company—and even that’s on shaky ground. Still, Joey knows how to lift his mom’s spirits. And his too—despite a troubling secret she’s shared with him. But when she asks him to accompany her to her ex’s wedding, Ryder “I don’t do weddings” Knight will have to do a lot of soul searching. What he discovers just might surprise them both . . .
 
PRAISE FOR STACY FINZ
 
“Sweet humor, well-defined and appealing characters, and just enough adventure sports and fashion detail make Finz’s print debut, and series launch, a delightful read.”
—Library Journal on Need You
 
“Stacy Finz is a unique new voice. Nugget, California, is a charming small town filled with inventive characters and sweet romance.”
—Jill Shalvis, New York Times bestselling author

 

 

Ratings and reviews

Holding On by Stacy Finz Nugget #12 Nugget is not a town I came into early in the series. I read book 10, missed eleven and came in again on 12. The book can stand alone but I have a feeling I would have had more information about the main female lead if I had read the previous book. What I liked: * The small town feel of the romance * The love Ryder had for his mother * The huge effort Joey has put into moving forward with her life * That Joey was not painted as perfect and that what she had to overcome was not easy for her to do * The love that Joey felt for her daughter * The effort made to make the “blended family” element work * That Ryder and Joey were both a bit broken and their relationship was a bit rocky but did come out okay in the end. * The way the women in Nugget pulled together and took people in * How Joey dealt with Shiv’s medical situation * How Shiv found her purpose * Peter – would like to find out how he does in Nugget and if he finds a partner * That it was believable What I didn’t like: * Knowing that the medical and psychological issues mentioned in the story are real and create so much upheaval – the upside was that the issues were dealt with in an honest and compassionate way. * Wondering if I had read the previous book would have given me more insight into both main characters…and wondering what I had missed. Did I enjoy this book? Yes Would I read more in this series? I think so Thank you to NetGalley and Kensington-Lyrical Shine for the ARC – This is my honest review. 4 Stars

So excited to have a new Nugget romance!!

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About the author

Stacy Finz is a New York Times bestselling author of contemporary romance. After more than twenty years covering notorious serial killers, naked-tractor-driving farmers, fanatical foodies, aging rock stars and weird Western towns as a newspaper reporter, she figured she finally had enough material to launch a career writing fiction. She lives in Northern California with her husband. Visit her website www.stacyfinz.com. And sign up for her newsletter to learn about upcoming releases and events at www.stacyfinz.com/newsletter/.