Hold On Tight (Returning Home)

A military hero with scars. The son he never knew he had. And the woman he could never forget.

Mira Shipley is far from home, raising her son on her own—and the babysitter has just quit. Then salvation appears, in the messiest—and hottest—form possible: Sam’s real dad, who’s an Army Ranger. Jake Taylor was Mira’s first love—her first everything—and she always vowed that if she ever saw Jake again, she’d tell him he had a son. But she wasn’t expecting him to be so wounded and angry. Part of her wants to walk away—but she knows she needs to be patient with him.

That was before he volunteered for childcare duty.

Now they’re under one roof together. There’s no way to keep this alpha warrior at a distance. No way to protect her own heart, or her son’s. No way to deny the wild chemistry between them. It’s a recipe for the deepest intimacy of her life. The most intense connection she’s ever known. And maybe, if she and Jake can both overcome their fears, a recipe for…family.

“One of the best books I've read so far this year.” —Bette, Goodreads

“LOVE. LOVE. LOVE.” —Denise, Goodreads

“Sweet, sexy and real . . . In Hold On Tight, Serena Bell has written a beautiful story about a wounded soldier and the woman strong enough to love him.”—USA Today Bestselling Author Jessica Scott

“Hold On Tight gave me all the feels. I love that it’s about healing, finding something to fight for, learning to go after what you want and that love is never a bad thing. … “—The Book Dutchesses

“I was completely swept away with the characters, story and the writing.”—Twin Spin

“The authenticity of their story is resounding. This isn't a story of instant love, but of an uphill battle and determination, of making decisions, and of living in the here and now.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers

“Hold On Tight is one of those romance stories that warms you right through to your very soul.”—Nicci's Book Blog

“Bravo to Serena Bell for some truly astounding character work in this book!”—Smitten with Reading

“This contemporary second-chance romance is Bell's best written book yet. It deals with the horror of war beautifully and with great care, weaving it into a great love story, and many, many swoons.”—The Book Hammock