Can't Hold Back (Returning Home, #2)

Can't Hold Back (Returning Home, #2)

Serena Bell

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This edition is out of print. Stay tuned for a new edition fall/winter 2018. In this tender military romance from the bestselling author of Hold on Tight—perfect for fans of of Jill Shalvis and Susan Mallery—a war-shattered veteran gets a second chance at love with the one that got away. No girl can resist a man in uniform—especially if that man is Nate Riordan. But after an injury in the line of duty leaves Nate broken, body and soul, the soldier finds himself addicted to his pain meds, with no place to call home. Desperate for an escape, Nate reluctantly accepts a friend’s invitation to a new veterans’ retreat. Expecting a little R&R, Nate is shocked when the sight of his physical therapist opens up another old wound: heartbreak. Years ago, Alia Drake fell hard for Nate, but never made her move. Instead, she set up her sister with the sexy, confident military man, a foolish decision that continues to haunt all three of them. Now, with Nate as her patient, she can make things right—even if it means getting too close for comfort. A healing touch and a little honesty work wonders, fueling a physical intimacy that crosses professional boundaries. This time, with desire in the air once more, Alia won’t hold anything back.

Publication Year: 2015


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  • Hijinx73
    Apr 30, 2025
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    I really liked this book. Nate and Alia were well written characters who made mistakes but nothing that was devastating. Alia is a caretaker. Her parents were absent and her younger sister needed her. She had a hard time letting go of that role. Who doesn't want to be needed?
    Nate experienced a betrayal and then a tragedy. He got caught in his need to make it better. I enjoyed the other characters in teh book and hope that they get stories too!

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