I loved the entire Dugout series but this final book stole my heart. I love a good fake relationship trope but this one had some unique traits that kept me invested for every twist and turn. I know this book will be landing in my re-read list for years to come.

**Audiobook Review**

Oh my heart, what an amazing start to this new series. “Holding Ground” is a heartfelt, swoony and romantic single Dad, small town romance that I couldn’t stop listening to once I started.

Elliott Mercer has been a single Dad for the last five years, it’s been him and his daughter, Baylor against the world. He runs a summer camp and during the off season, rents out the cabins to vacationers. The small town has all the charm and Elliott wants to keep it that way. And when Emelia Greene comes to town to survey it and see if there is growth potential, he’s not happy about it and especially when he finds out she’s staying in one of his cabins. The two immediately butt heads over why she’s there. Emelia is only there for three months and neither are looking for something permanent. But as she spends time on his property, the two start growing close.

I loved a single Dad romance and especially one that loves their children unconditionally and that is Elliott Mercer for sure. He’s smart, genuine and protective over Baylor making sure she has the best childhood possible. Elliott loves his small town and that shines throughout the story. If you’ve read the previous series, we get a grown member of the Greene family. Emelia is sweet, caring and wants to make a difference in the world. And she was always looking for a place in the world because she never felt quite a part of her family from how she was brought into it. Elliott and Emelia had great banter when they first met and it really set the tone for them being enemies-ish to developing deeper feelings for each other. And once they started being around each other more, the build was slow, steady and worth the wait. The chemistry was undeniable and I loved them as a couple. Emelia was so sweet with Baylor and they developed such a sweet relationship. I loved the other Mercer brothers and I can’t wait to read their stories when they are released.

Callie Dalton and Jason Clarke narrated in duet and I loved them as Emelia and Elliott. Callie brought the caring and kind Emelia alive perfectly. Jason was great as Elliott, his narration was vulnerable and protective. Callie and Jason’s narrating styles complemented each other perfectly. And having the additional narrators, Connor Crais, JF Harding, Aaron Shedlock, and Jill Smith bring their characters to life was an amazing bonus to listening to this story.

4.5 ⭐️
What is not to love about this grumpy/sunshine, small town romance.

What starts as enemies ends with a loving family between Elliot, Em and Baylor but they have some rocky roads to get there.

Grab it! You won’t regret it!😍😍😍

The sweetest temptation. Clarke and Dalton breathe life into irresistible. From introspective to addictive, Holding Ground breaks the heart wide open. Elliott and Emelia turn the senses inside out. From simmering fire to deep feeling, Rayne dares to showcase unforgettable.

The sweetest temptation. Clarke and Dalton breathe life into irresistible. From introspective to addictive, Holding Ground breaks the heart wide open. Elliott and Emelia turn the senses inside out. From simmering fire to deep feeling, Rayne dares to showcase unforgettable.

The sweetest temptation. Clarke and Dalton breathe life into irresistible. From introspective to addictive, Holding Ground breaks the heart wide open. Elliott and Emelia turn the senses inside out. From simmering fire to deep feeling, Rayne dares to showcase unforgettable.

So excited to get started on this new series!!! I have definitely missed the Greene’s

So excited the whole team is together! Absolutely loved this series

These books were packaged up well and are a terrific find! Please know that they are in my TBR once hockey season begins. 😉 Thank you so much!

Packaged perfectly so product was not damaged and it was shipped quickly.

Love the special edition covers.

Perfect display on my Book Shelf.

4.5 stars. The covers are great. I wish I had read the description thoroughly because I didn't realize these were mass market smaller sized paperbacks. I also thought they had colored edges, but again that's my fault. I rarely purchase paperbacks as most of my special or deluxe editions are hardbacks. I kind of wish they were case laminate hardbacks but again, that was my failure to read the details thoroughly. Had I realized they were smaller with plain edges I would have bought the larger paperbacks because those were cute too.

Absolutely love this set of special books.

Again I am in love with this cover!! I have the complete set now!! And they are so beautiful all together!! The ease in which to order these books and to know exactly when they will be delivered is awesome!!