Reviewed by Becca
TITLE: Hold Me
SERIES: Finding Free #5
AUTHOR: A.M. Arthur
PUBLISHER: Briggs-King Books
LENGTH: 337 pages
RELEASE DATE: November 6, 2020
BLURB:
Omega Hyatt Lee is content in his current life as a part-time office assistant and charity volunteer, but now that he’s experienced his first heat, he hopes to scent his bondmate soon. He longs for the kind of loving, stable relationship his older brother has with his own mate. And at a fundraising event for something very dear to his heart, Hyatt does meet his bondmate—the very last alpha Hyatt ever expected.
Dorian Fowler has spent the last year of his life attempting to distance himself from the horrific scandals perpetuated by his parents and fix some of the hurt heaped upon the three Lee siblings. Resigned to being a single alpha, he is amazed and distressed when his nose identifies Hyatt Lee as his bondmate. After a disastrous conversation, Dorian knows he’ll need to work hard to earn his omega’s trust—and the trust of his entire extended family.
Hyatt doesn’t want to like Dorian, but the kind, earnest alpha makes it difficult to resist him. However, Dorian has a deep secret of his own—one that could tear the pair apart before they ever get started.
HOLD ME is the fifth book in the “Finding Free” omegaverse series, which is a spin-off of the fan-favorite “Breaking Free” series. This is an original universe featuring mpreg, A/B/O dynamics, heats, knotting and an alpha-dominated society that is starting to see big advances in omega rights. Content warnings for dark themes apply.
REVIEW:
I have been in love with these characters and these series from the very first book of the original series. I have loved watching these kids grow and have families of their own, watching them work past demons that have haunted them for years, and finally find some kind of peace and happiness in their lives. But I do have to warn you. All the past stuff from the past books of this series and the original come up. So if you have triggers, please be careful. I’m also a little miffed because this has an HEA yes, but it also has a bad ending as well, and a huge cliffhanger. So be forewarned.
I was glad to see this story was more focused on Hyatt. I’m anxious to see Symon’s story as well, considering what they went through. But considering how this ended, I’m hoping that story comes first. The Lees have had one heck of a time. With how they were raised, to getting out of it and trying to navigate the real world, to finding they had families they didn’t know. And now they have huge families, that may not be blood, but they have taken them in as their own regardless. And I’ve loved it. The boys finally found a home. And although, there is a lot of healing still going on and things that still need to be worked through, they are making homes and bigger families and finally coming to terms with things.
But what none of them expected, especially Hyatt, was the son of an evil man, was his bondmate. And I truly felt for Dorian. Because just like the Lees didn’t like to be held accountable for what their foster father did to them and others, Dorian didn’t like it either. He had no clue as to what his Sire was really up to. And Dorian is now doing his best to make amends in the best possible ways. He impressed me so much. He didn’t expect anything in return. He didn’t want the glory or anything of the sort. He just wanted to have his last name going out as something good instead of the evil it currently is. But what impressed me even more, was Hyatt was scared and nervous, yes. But he saw what was beneath the exterior of Dorian to the man underneath. And though their first true meeting didn’t go well, it got much better. Because Hyatt knew he had to give this a chance. He knew he had to see what Dorian was all about and he was happy he did.
As much as this story is more about the Lees and Hyatt, pretty much everyone else is still involved as all are so close knit. Things are changing with everyone. They are starting families, making huge changes in the world, learning to be who they are. But one big change occurs at the end and it’s going to make for a doozy of a story next. At least I hope it’s next. I don’t think I can wait a long time to see what happens.
This book is just as good as all the rest. It’s a powerful story of love, forgiveness, the power of family, blood or not, hope and so much more. And I can’t wait to see it continue.
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