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  • By: Laura Kaye
  • Narrator: Seraphina Valentine
  • Category: Fiction, Romance, Suspense
  • Length: 5 hours 13 minutes
  • Publisher: HarperAudio
  • Publish date: August 19, 2014
  • Language: English
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Hard to Hold On To Audiobook Summary

Five dishonored soldiers.
Former Special Forces.
One last mission.
These are the men of Hard Ink.

Edward “Easy” Cantrell knows better than most the pain of not being able to save those he loves–which is why he is not going to let Jenna Dean out of his sight. He may have just met her, but Jenna’s the first person to make him feel alive since that devastating day in the desert more than a year ago.

Jenna has never met anyone like Easy. She can’t describe how he makes her feel–and not just because he saved her life. No, the stirrings inside her stretch far beyond gratitude.

When the pair is thrust together and chaos reigns around them, they both know one thing: The things in life most worth having are the hardest to hold on to.

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Hard to Hold On To Audiobook Narrator

Seraphina Valentine is the narrator of Hard to Hold On To audiobook that was written by Laura Kaye

Laura Kaye is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over thirty books in contemporary romance and romantic suspense, including the Hard Ink, Raven Riders, and Blasphemy series. Growing up, Laura’s large extended family believed in the supernatural, and family lore involving angels, ghosts, and evil-eye curses cemented in Laura a life-long fascination with storytelling and all things paranormal. Laura also writes historical fiction as the New York Times bestseller, Laura Kamoie. She lives in Maryland with her husband, two daughters, and monster puppy, Schuyler, and appreciates her view of the Chesapeake Bay every day.

About the Author(s) of Hard to Hold On To

Laura Kaye is the author of Hard to Hold On To

Hard to Hold On To Full Details

Narrator Seraphina Valentine
Length 5 hours 13 minutes
Author Laura Kaye
Category
Publisher HarperAudio
Release date August 19, 2014
ISBN 9780062359728

Subjects

The publisher of the Hard to Hold On To is HarperAudio. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Fiction, Romance, Suspense

Additional info

The publisher of the Hard to Hold On To is HarperAudio. The imprint is HarperAudio. It is supplied by HarperAudio. The ISBN-13 is 9780062359728.

Global Availability

This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Claire

November 21, 2014

5 - "I got you then. I have you now." Stars.Laura Kaye has left me in a bit of a state to be honest. I knew that this series was going to explore some darker elements of the human psyche after finishing book two. It stands too reason that when a group of ex-servicemen are reunited after a 12 month hiatus, which was bought about by the total annihilation of everything they believed and trusted in, as well as losing 50% of their team in an ambush that should never have happened, PTSD and the lasting physical and mental scars of the whole clusterfuck are going to run deep.Easy's story and Laura's writing of it takes the Hard Ink series to a whole other level. They always say it's the quiet ones, and holy shit... She nailed it, in a respectful, emotional and have the tissues handy way."You need something and I have it to give, I will every damn time. You hear me?" I struggled with Jenna in Hard as You Can, as Sara's younger sister she wasn't immediately a major part of the story, towards the end of the book she had more of a role, and I found her to be a little immature and selfish. She turns it around in this book, and her acceptance of Easy, and what he is going through, makes a massive and positive difference to his state of mind. But what absolutely broke me was his time with Shane. Laura's breaking down and rebuilding of The Hard Ink Special Forces Team one man at a time, is an emotional rollercoaster this reader is enjoying immensely, albeit with regular crying jags included!"So glad it was you." Laura Kaye is an author, who I can honestly say I haven't read a bad book by. I am glad I saved this series, reading the first 4 books in succession has been an absolute joy so far, I am off to start Hard to Come By now, and am crossing everything that I don't have too wait too long for the rest of the guys to get their books thereafter.Sometimes you gotta let someone else help you be strong before you can stand on your own.

Sarah

July 07, 2015

Hard to Hold on To is the first novella in Laura Kaye's Hard Ink series, but it's still an incredibly satisfying story. I'd probably classify this more as contemporary romance than romantic suspense because the focus is definitely on the relationship between the two main characters and there is much less action than before but I think that it was a much more heartfelt read because of that and I absolutely loved this couple.We already met Jenna in the previous book, she was rescued along with her sister Sara and this story picks up just as the team are returning to base after their successful rescue operation. Jenna is in a bad way after being drugged and held captive by human traffickers, the stress has taken it's toll and the lack of her epilepsy medication hasn't helped. Jenna is exhausted but still on edge and the only person she feels safe around is Easy. The last thing Easy should be looking for is a relationship, he has been struggling to cope since losing his best friend in the disastrous operation that saw the whole team facing a dishonourable discharge from the forces. Easy is suffering from PTSD, he has nightmares, flashbacks and is extremely depressed. Being around his old team mates is hard but it's something he desperately needed and he finds strength in the idea of clearing their names.Easy's story absolutely broke my heart, he is going through such a difficult time and I felt that Laura Kaye did a fantastic job of showing the effects of PTSD. There is no magical fix for Easy but he slowly opens up and asks for help from his team and from Jenna. There are some really emotional scenes with him and the other guys that really tore at my heartstrings but there is also a lot of love, laughter and unconditional support. I was pleased that Easy's problems didn't immediately vanish when he met Jenna but things are definitely going in the right direction for him and I couldn't be happier about that.As much as I've enjoyed the previous books I have to say I think this was my favourite, I loved Easy and Jenna and I'm so glad we got to read their full story. I'm also excited to continue the series and see the rest of the team find their own happy endings.

~Nichole~ Sizzling Pages Romance Reviews

October 19, 2014

Sizzling Pages Romance ReviewsNichole's Sizzling Reviews Sizzling Pages @ Facebook Twitter:@SizzlingpagesEmail: [email protected] This was one sweet sizzling amazing read. I loved Easy from the first book and wanted this story from his introduction. There was just something about this gentle giant that drew me in and had me wanting to see beneath the layer of thick skin and gruff exterior. His name may be Easy..but he came off the opposite.. The way I'd describe him until Jenna came into his life would be Hard. Because of pain and loss that left scars on his body and his soul..he just felt empty.  All of these soldiers are paying the ultimate price..that they shouldn't have had to pay. From one man selfish mistake they are being punished and together with the help of some amazing secondary characters ..things will be set right, one step at a time. Easy and Jenna were the sweetest couple. Both broken in some ways but strong when together. In a perfect world you might think that they were moving too fast or that this was the wrong time but one thing is for certain. This group of individuals and this couple have learned the hard way that life is too short to wait till tomorrow or wait till "the time is right". So I enjoyed the fact that Easy and Jenny were able to lose themselves in each other and find a little bit of peace, comfort and acceptance in a time when they needed it most.       Laura Kaye remains one of my go to authors for honest and realistic couples. When I open a story written by Laura, I am swept away to a better world. This series is fantastic and every installment just keeps getting better.   ***From a personal standpoint there was subject matter in this book that touched my heart greatly. As a mother of a US Marine I have been on my knees in prayer so many days just asking for safety for my son. But after they come home and they are physically safe..that is when the WAR starts.  This is when they battle demons they can't see.   I pray for each and every son and daughter that there comes a day our heroes stop being that next 22.  *** Laura thank you.

Michele

April 30, 2018

4.5 heartfelt stars I had to nick a half star only because the novella was extremely too short for my liking. This story deserves a full book and I would have loved to hear more about Easy and Jenna’s romance. Even though there was a lot left to be desired, I don’t feel this riveting story deserves anything less than 4 stars on GR. The message was THAT beautiful. Easy’s inner turmoil had me tearing up several times throughout the book. Laura Kaye was spot on when it came to detailing his innermost dark thoughts and feelings. The enemy in your mind who constantly undermines everything you do and say. The exhaustion he felt trying to combat every thought he had crossing his mind. She wrote beautifully about a man who was at rock bottom but had the bravery and courage to change his life for a brighter future. I loved this message and I loved his support system. I wish more people had the type of support system Easy had in real life. This story was beautifully written but I still wish she would have given more to this story. It was extremely upsetting how quickly this story ended.

Elizabeth H.

August 01, 2014

** spoiler alert ** I absolutely LOVE the Hard Ink series and when I found out that Easy was getting a novella, I was very excited to learn more about this mysterious solider. What I found was a damaged solider suffering in silence for over a year. My heart completely broke for him. I didn’t know how close Easy was to letting go of life and embracing the darkness that’s plagued him for so long.Easy has been struggling with bouts of severe depression and suicidal thoughts ever since not being able to save his best friend Marcus during the ambush in Afghanistan over a year ago. The same ambush that left over half of his Special Forces team dead and his stellar military record permanently tarnished by the betrayal of his commander. After losing his purpose by being discharged from the military, Easy had no choice but to go back home and help in the family business and back to the father who’s never believed Easy was good enough.Easy’s saving grace comes in the form of a fiery red-head with the ability to give him a reason to live and ultimately the courage to tell his teammates of the internal battle he’s been fighting for so long. Instead of ridiculing or leaving him like Easy thought they would, everyone embraced him and offered their unending support and love. They would get through this together; they are family.Hard To Hold On To is a heartbreaking story of hopelessness and finding the courage to recognize it and ask for help. I’m glad the author didn’t have Easy and Jenna falling in insta-love and that their story doesn’t end in a happily ever after, but the beginning of healing and hope.I applaud Laura Kaye for using her best-selling book series as a platform for suicide among our America soldiers, past and present. In the Author’s Note at the end of the novella, Ms. Kaye goes into more detail about this epidemic and gives some heartbreaking statistics. Approximately twenty-two active-duty soldiers/veterans commit suicide every day in this country. This is an unbelievable tragedy. There is something we can do to help.If you or someone you know is experiencing thoughts or plans of suicide, please seek immediate assistance. The Veterans Crisis Line website has a vast amount of resources including ways of identifying signs of crisis as well as resources for veterans, active-duty military and concerned family and friends.There’s also a confidential, anonymous risk assessment self-check quiz you can take right on the site. Please visit http://veteranscrisisline.net/ for more information or call 1-800-273-8255 and press “1” to talk to someone now. (This is also the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.) If you know of anyone who’s in trouble, please call. You can also text to 838255 or there’s a link where you can chat live with someone.***I was gifted an eBook copy from the publisher via Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review. All conclusions reached are my own***

Beth

August 23, 2014

4 Victorious StarsYeah Baby! I do love some Laura Kaye and her men. They make me want to do the happy dance. The only problem with this book is that my happy dance is just a jig. Cause its toooo short. Yes, it is 2.5 in the series. Yes, its a novella. Yes, I knew this in my head. But in my heart....I wanted it to go on and on. We met Easy in the first two books in the series. You really need to read them in order. Time flies in the Hard Ink World. From the start of the first book to the end of 2.5 is only about a week. We are talking Action. Packed. Easy has been carrying survivor's guilt and not doing it well. He is glad to have something to focus on other than his memories. Jenna is the innocent sister who has been kept in the dark about the horrid life her sister was leading just to keep her safe. She has been drug out of oblivion and into the leading role in a kidnapping. Easy and Jenna have lots against them. Age difference. Race difference. Experience difference. But what they have in common is more important....a need to care for and love someone regardless of the differences. You need something and I have it to give. I will, every damn time.They give each other what they need. And what they need is to be able to believe in themselves again. YOU WERE CREATED TO BE VICTORIOUSThis novella moves the story forward and sets up the next book. I love this series. It is fast, sexy, and suspenseful. I usually have the plot figured out pretty quick, but Ms Kaye has kept me guessing for 2 and half books now. I can't wait for the third.

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July 09, 2015

Bringing the struggles of PTSD, this is heart-breakingly beautiful. Support is the best help.Reading OrderHard As it Gets (Hard Ink 1)Hard as you Can (Hard Ink 2)Hard to Hold on To (Hard Ink 2.5)Hard to Come By (Hard Ink 3)Hard to Be Good (Hard Ink 3.5)Only, Always, Forever: A Hard Ink Bonus Story (Hard Ink 3.6)Hard to Let Go (Hard Ink 4)TBR 9.22.15Hard as Steel (Hard Ink 4.5 Raven Riders MC crossover)TBR 2.23.16Ride Hard (Raven Riders MC 1)TBR 1.19.16Hard Ever After (Hard Ink)

Cheesecake

January 20, 2016

Edward/EC/Easy and Jenna. Wow, this story was a trip. Get your tissues ready and be prepared for some heavy subject matter. But not so much that it detracts from the romance, thank goodness!I haven't read this series since the first book and so I appreciated that the first 10% is a lot of rehash to get the reader up to speed with where the story is at and what just happened at the end of the last book. Mostly I haven't been reading this series because I find it kinda too serious and dark. But this story is shorter and although it is still all that, it's not too much for me.... and I am a wuss!Easy has just been part of Jenna's rescue team and is starting to admit that there is something about Jenna that sooths his tortured soul. Jenna is 10 years his junior but that decade means nothing to either of them. As Easy's attraction to Jenna pushes him into confronting some of his darker thoughts. Jenna also learns to face and be open about what has been going on in her life. Together they find a connection that gives them the strength to get past the past. This is not a codependency story though. I didn't get that impression at all. It starts out slow and there's a bit too much repetition of their inner guilt monologues. But it moves past that before the reader looses interest. I loved both MCs and look forward Charlie's story.

Megan

August 21, 2014

I loved this book! Such a beautiful journey for two people struggling in different ways. Laura added so much depth - to a novella no less! I've read the other books but at times found I wanted more development between the characters. This book provided that in spades. Highly recommend.

Lindsey

January 25, 2018

Love Easy and Jenna! Great characters!

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