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Awake

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USA Today Best Selling Author, Sydney Holmes, brings you a steamy series that will awaken your soul.

Awake, book two of two, is a full length sizzling, contemporary romance novel. “Engaging and erotic!”

HOW FAR OVER THE EDGE WOULD YOU GO FOR LOVE?

Passion and adventure go hand in hand with Ryan and Nora, but as Ryan taps into his deep well of desires, will he once again push Nora too far?

As Nora prepares to sit for her LSATs and apply to law school, her new assignment at work forces her to come face to face with her old fears and insecurities. In her desperation to hold on to her confidence and independence she vows to solve her own problems and shuts Ryan out. But does Ryan have secrets of his own?

When Ryan finally admits his deepest, darkest desire, Nora must decide just how far she will let Ryan take her into his universe. But will the desire itself destroy them both?

230 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 17, 2014

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Sydney Holmes

14 books43 followers
Sydney Holmes, a USA Today best-selling author, writes alluring mysteries to spice up your night! Writing mysteries is a dream come true. Sydney writes thrilling mysteries and provocative romance because she loves lascivious men and strong, confident, women. She believes there are few things as exciting as reading a great book about two people searching for each other, and finding themselves. Add in a murder, kidnapping or a decades old mystery and it just doesn’t get any better.

Sydney is happily married with two children. She graduated from The George Washington University with a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and holds a Master's degree in Education. She lives near the ocean in California and travels as often as she can.

Sydney has traveled all over the world with her family and often gets inspired on the road. She loves mysteries and puzzles, hiking and scuba diving, traveling and reading. She can often be found sitting in Starbucks listening to people talk to each other when they think no one is paying attention. So, keep that in mind next time you sit down to share your secrets over a vanilla latte, the woman sitting next to you might be her, and those just might be notes she's taking.


Memberships and Associations: NINC, RWA Pan, Sister’s In Crime, SWAT Academy graduate.

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1,350 reviews158 followers
December 29, 2014
* * * * * 5 Star Review

Nora Young and Cole Ryan had a great relationship and their sex is amazing. Yet Nora feels that something is bothering Cole and he is not wanting to share with her. He keeps pushing her away from his problems but she has made it a mission to find out and help him.

Cole Ryan knew Nora or Young like he calls her, was the woman of his dreams but he knew that he couldn't give her 100% of himself. Especially since those urges were keeping him from being honest with her. Ryan knew that once he confessed to her he would lose her forever and he couldn't imagine his life without her.

After Nora's ex comes back to her life and Ryan's distant actions towards her, Young is having a hard time dealing with everything and her mind starts to wonder and her insecurities start showing up.

Can Ryan and Young revive their love to how they used to be or will this be the end of their love affair?

I was left in aw, for me this is the hottest story by far. Between the hot sex scenes and the hint of suspense this is a book you don't want to miss.
1,383 reviews20 followers
April 19, 2015
This sequel was very much like the first book. A nice continuation of the story and a perfect ending. But I couldn't rate it higher than 3 stars. The sex scenes became boring and borderline boring.Same words, same scene. I would have enjoyed more story and more drama. The angst was forced and too obvious.
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April 26, 2015
I loved the book well both books actually, but I want more. I want to know how everything turned out and her adventures in law school and his in his new field. is there any way you can write another book that includes more fantasies and a beautiful romantic engagement then an epilogue at the end that describes their wedding. that would really finish this story off.
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February 18, 2016
Terrible sequel

I was so excited after reading the first book, but I gotta say that this one was a true let down. There was no fire and excitement like the 1st one and the ending completely sucked! Please don't waste your money.
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