I'm Holding On

Drew Clark is the manager of his parents' busy coffee shop, Clark's Coffee Grind in Portland, Oregon. Brynlee Townsend, a pastry chef, rents space from Clark's to run her business. Drew and Brynlee instantly connect and become best friends. Two years pass, and both have fallen hard for the other but could never get the nerve to express their true feelings for fear of damaging their friendship.

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Ian Williams returns to Portland after graduating from Columbia law school in New York. He crosses paths with Brynlee, and they have an immediate attraction to each other.

Since Brynlee's tired of waiting around on Drew to show a romantic interest in her, she agrees to go out with Ian. Sparks fly and an intense relationship forms quickly.

When Drew discovers that Brynlee is dating, he becomes jealous and finally gets the nerve to express to her his strong feelings. The news from Drew and a big twist leave Brynlee shocked and unsure if she can trust that his feelings are genuine. She's falling for Ian fast, but he's never been in love and is honest with her that he's been a player in the past. She's torn, unable to choose, so she begins seeing both of them.

Drew's determined to show Brynlee they have chemistry while Ian fights to show her that along with their intense physical connection, he can be a good friend. Hot dates occur, passion builds and tempers flare as both men become possessive and desperate to win her over.

The more time Brynlee spends with them, the harder it becomes for her to make a decision. Ultimately, who will she give her heart to? Will the man Brynlee chooses want it after all they've been through?

For mature audiences due to explicit sexual scenes and language.

Audience
new adult
Length
medium · 392 pages

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