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Hold 3
This MMA bad boy knows what he wants even more than a title...
Romance Categories
Romantic Suspense
MMA Romance
New Adult
Possessive Alpha Male
Second Chances
Love Triangle
MMA fighter
Craddock
He's fighting for his brother, his life, and his woman. Craddock Flynn has the MMA world at his feet but Cassidy Parker has him on his knees. He'll do whatever it takes to make her his. Craddock is willing to put everything on the line for one woman. But is it enough? He's broken her heart more than once which means his toughest fight will be to prove to Cassidy she belongs in his arms.
Cassidy
She has no choice. She's trapped in a situation with the one man she never wants to see again. Cassidy Parker knows in her head that Craddock Flynn is all sex and no future. But he's determined to hold on to her. Each look, touch, and ripped muscle has her forgetting her head and following her heart.
In the Final Installment of The Hold Trilogy - Craddock's passion for Cassidy is no holds barred.
Hold Trilogy Book Three is a steamy new adult romance with a possessive alpha male and a young heroine trying for her own second chance at true love. This romantic suspense MMA fighter romance is the final in the series. The saga of the bad boy fighter and the love of his life contains love, muscles, and undeniable attraction.
Romance Categories
Romantic Suspense
MMA Romance
New Adult
Possessive Alpha Male
Second Chances
Love Triangle
MMA fighter
162 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 21, 2015
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Jayne Blue
81 books513 followersI am a Jayne of all trades! I've worked in media and law. I married my high school sweetheart and am mom to three boys and one tornado of a daughter.
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October 16, 2015
5 AGHRA STARS!
All good things must come to an end and I was satisfied with the way it did.
This started with Craddock's brilliant plan on how to win Cassidy back...and a good plan it is. Craddock is still fighting his way to the top traveling around making appearances, earning a name for himself, gaining fans, and preparing for the fight of his life. Traveling along on their own bus from their hometown was Zeke, "The Preacher's Son" and G-Man. I found the whole preacher's son idea hilarious, I laughed so many times.
"The bus was tricked out, just like G-Mans and Craddock's
but the marketing on the new bus was unmistakable.
Clouds, blue sky, a single gold cross.
The Preacher's Son had arrived.
"Well I guess the fight caravan turned into a rolling tent revival." ~~CASSIDY
Oh my gosh, others might not find it funny but three books full of The Preacher's Son was a treat for me. The fact it's such a violent sport and their fellow worshippers support Zeke, and the bus rolls along just doesn't seem right, lmao!
I hope to come across more Craddocks in the future, he was an excellent alpha.
All good things must come to an end and I was satisfied with the way it did.
This started with Craddock's brilliant plan on how to win Cassidy back...and a good plan it is. Craddock is still fighting his way to the top traveling around making appearances, earning a name for himself, gaining fans, and preparing for the fight of his life. Traveling along on their own bus from their hometown was Zeke, "The Preacher's Son" and G-Man. I found the whole preacher's son idea hilarious, I laughed so many times.
"The bus was tricked out, just like G-Mans and Craddock's
but the marketing on the new bus was unmistakable.
Clouds, blue sky, a single gold cross.
The Preacher's Son had arrived.
"Well I guess the fight caravan turned into a rolling tent revival." ~~CASSIDY
Oh my gosh, others might not find it funny but three books full of The Preacher's Son was a treat for me. The fact it's such a violent sport and their fellow worshippers support Zeke, and the bus rolls along just doesn't seem right, lmao!
I hope to come across more Craddocks in the future, he was an excellent alpha.
February 8, 2016
Hold Trilogy Book 3:
by Jayne Blue
I was given an ARC by the author for an honest review
Jayne Blue I've enjoyed plenty of her other books. So I was so happy to be given opportunity to give my opinion on her new Series Hold
In the Final Installment of The Hold Trilogy
Craddock's passion for Cassidy is no holds barred.
I don't want say too much about this book because I don't want to give the plot away...
The author does a great job capturing Craddock 's loss and grief of his mother. The way she has presented her hero's emotions is simply outstanding!
The book carries us through Cassidy 's journey after the shocking realization that Craddock pretty much trap her into spending the summer with him & Dylan. Cassidy hardly could say no to Craddock 's scheme after he donated to her professor's precious research program.
Craddock & G-Man were heading out on tour to promote the new stars of 21st Century Fighting League . 2 buses with the whole team for Craddock & G-Man...
No one knew but Meyer Thompson that Zeke Powers was to join this traveling circus of muscle, & dysfunction group .... Oh we can't forget that the lovely Ms Sunny was throw into this mix also ...
You can only imagine the drama that followed on this trip a cross country.
Heavyweight World Title was billed as the Super Bowl of MMA. It was the marquee event for the 21C and it meant billions of dollars
There was also a major tragedy on this trip. A tragedy that join together 2 long time rivals to put aside their animosity towards each other to support their community of MMA family together
We of course had our drama in this book , but we also had suspense & twist and turns
I'm in denial that this is the end of the series, Cuz i was unsatisfied with the ending. the author left me yearning for more at the end.
Hold Trilogy Book 1- - Release Date June 8, 2015
Hold Trilogy Book 2- Release Date July 15,2015
Hold Trilogy Book 2- Release Date August 21, 2015
by Jayne Blue
I was given an ARC by the author for an honest review
Jayne Blue I've enjoyed plenty of her other books. So I was so happy to be given opportunity to give my opinion on her new Series Hold
In the Final Installment of The Hold Trilogy
Craddock's passion for Cassidy is no holds barred.
I don't want say too much about this book because I don't want to give the plot away...
The author does a great job capturing Craddock 's loss and grief of his mother. The way she has presented her hero's emotions is simply outstanding!
The book carries us through Cassidy 's journey after the shocking realization that Craddock pretty much trap her into spending the summer with him & Dylan. Cassidy hardly could say no to Craddock 's scheme after he donated to her professor's precious research program.
Craddock & G-Man were heading out on tour to promote the new stars of 21st Century Fighting League . 2 buses with the whole team for Craddock & G-Man...
No one knew but Meyer Thompson that Zeke Powers was to join this traveling circus of muscle, & dysfunction group .... Oh we can't forget that the lovely Ms Sunny was throw into this mix also ...
You can only imagine the drama that followed on this trip a cross country.
Heavyweight World Title was billed as the Super Bowl of MMA. It was the marquee event for the 21C and it meant billions of dollars
There was also a major tragedy on this trip. A tragedy that join together 2 long time rivals to put aside their animosity towards each other to support their community of MMA family together
We of course had our drama in this book , but we also had suspense & twist and turns
I'm in denial that this is the end of the series, Cuz i was unsatisfied with the ending. the author left me yearning for more at the end.
Hold Trilogy Book 1- - Release Date June 8, 2015
Hold Trilogy Book 2- Release Date July 15,2015
Hold Trilogy Book 2- Release Date August 21, 2015
September 10, 2015
4.5 stars for Craddock and Cassidy's final book! I truly got sucked into this series with all the ultra possessiveness of Craddock towards Cassidy, the MMA aspect, and of course the hot sex scenes. This series really had it all and I especially loved how attached I became to the story, the MC's and the secondary characters. For short books, they really lay everything out there and you don't feel like they were short but of course I didn't want them to end. This was a totally angst filled series and I loved every bit of it!! I'm just glad I discovered them once all the books were out because those cliffhangers were brutal! This was a new to me author, but I loved her crisp writing and how smoothly everything flowed, so I'll definitely be checking out more from her.
September 12, 2015
This was a great series. I really enjoyed all the characters in all three books. I was little surprised at how it ended, but I'm good with it.
October 11, 2015
I really, really wanted to like this series. I just didn't. I love a good MMA tale but I have read these story elements done so much better by Kelley Martin in Down & Out and Mandi Beck in the Caged Love books. Also, there seemed to be a lot of editing errors. Some a simple spell check should have corrected instead of "he'd" it was "het". Others were words substituted... instead of characters being "formally" introduced they were "formerly" introduced. Overall, the story was a good one and had so much potential, it just didn't live up to it for me.
September 10, 2015
Hot , tearjerker, heartwarming
I waited to read the whole trilogy. None of the three reads was the same. The sex was off the charts. Alpha males in all forms everywhere. Lesson on family, trust , and loyalty was off the charts. I just couldn't stop turning pages. Please read. All three books were different in there on right but blended together effortlessly.
I waited to read the whole trilogy. None of the three reads was the same. The sex was off the charts. Alpha males in all forms everywhere. Lesson on family, trust , and loyalty was off the charts. I just couldn't stop turning pages. Please read. All three books were different in there on right but blended together effortlessly.
August 30, 2015
Loved this series.
July 31, 2018
Brilliant
Cass and Craddock have been through the wringer. Their relationship has had its ups and downs and when Cass thinks all is lost Craddock comes along again barrelling into her life. A job opportunity comes along but with it is a test of strength.
Cass and Craddock have been through the wringer. Their relationship has had its ups and downs and when Cass thinks all is lost Craddock comes along again barrelling into her life. A job opportunity comes along but with it is a test of strength.
June 13, 2017
Loved it!!!!!
December 25, 2017
Grammar police
Loved the story line but where was the editor?? I can't get over the errors and misspelled words! Love Craddock!
Loved the story line but where was the editor?? I can't get over the errors and misspelled words! Love Craddock!
February 13, 2018
I LOVED IT! I have got no words to describe the awesomeness of this trilogy.
December 13, 2018
Terrific ending, still glaring errors.
August 21, 2015
I loved The Torrid Trilogy & signed up to Jayne Blue’s website and I was lucky to receive a
*free ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Craddock’s mother’s sad death has also provided him with the perfect opportunity to have Cassidy by his side by looking after his brother Dylan whilst touring with them this will also advance Cassidy’s education.
Cassidy is not pleased with this arrangement at all but is in a situation she can’t get out of. She still thinks that Craddock was unfaithful to her. Will she listen to her heart or let other people influence her.
Who cannot love Dylan he’s a league of his own and smarter than some people give him credit for.
There are still threats like Zeke ‘The Preacher’s Son’ & Sunny the # master getting in the way making things look bad.
There is also more tragedy, and lots of twists & turns in this final book.
Will there be a HEA for Craddock & Cassidy?
*free ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
Craddock’s mother’s sad death has also provided him with the perfect opportunity to have Cassidy by his side by looking after his brother Dylan whilst touring with them this will also advance Cassidy’s education.
Cassidy is not pleased with this arrangement at all but is in a situation she can’t get out of. She still thinks that Craddock was unfaithful to her. Will she listen to her heart or let other people influence her.
Who cannot love Dylan he’s a league of his own and smarter than some people give him credit for.
There are still threats like Zeke ‘The Preacher’s Son’ & Sunny the # master getting in the way making things look bad.
There is also more tragedy, and lots of twists & turns in this final book.
Will there be a HEA for Craddock & Cassidy?
August 23, 2015
Beautiful Ending
I have to say the author did a wonderful job at ending Cassidy and Craddock's story. I love the way the author was able to show both of them growing up, learning how to love and support one another as well as stay strong in spite of everything that was going on. It's always sad to reach the end but I'm happy with how the author was able to do it in such a way that didn't make me dislike the main characters. I actually changed my opinion on them in this final installment. My only wish was that the novels were longer but any avid reader will agree with me on that point. But it's better to have a shorter good storyline than to elaborate with meaningless stuff just to fluff the pages. Kudos to the author and a great ending. I will miss those two but am sure in the continued stories, they will make some appearances...well at least I could hope for it. Poor Zeke though, hopefully he will get his story and find what he needs in life to fulfill it as well.
I have to say the author did a wonderful job at ending Cassidy and Craddock's story. I love the way the author was able to show both of them growing up, learning how to love and support one another as well as stay strong in spite of everything that was going on. It's always sad to reach the end but I'm happy with how the author was able to do it in such a way that didn't make me dislike the main characters. I actually changed my opinion on them in this final installment. My only wish was that the novels were longer but any avid reader will agree with me on that point. But it's better to have a shorter good storyline than to elaborate with meaningless stuff just to fluff the pages. Kudos to the author and a great ending. I will miss those two but am sure in the continued stories, they will make some appearances...well at least I could hope for it. Poor Zeke though, hopefully he will get his story and find what he needs in life to fulfill it as well.
August 16, 2015
Review for HOLD: BOOK THREE by Jayne Blue
The final saga in this trilogy will completely take you by surprise. There are so many twists and turns you won’t know which way you are going. Craddock and Cassidy have gone through their own brand of Hell and are fighting to come out on the other side. Are they strong enough to emerge together or will the manipulations of others close that door forever?? Is Zeke Powell, The Preachers Son, running a smear campaign aimed at Cassidy ?? Will the death of one of their own take Craddock away from his future in the MMA? I could tell you how much of this plays out, but you would not believe me, so you are going to have to take the final steps here for yourself. Read this to get the answers and to see the final outcome. But be warned, you are probably going to be shaking your head just as I was at just how this ends up.
The final saga in this trilogy will completely take you by surprise. There are so many twists and turns you won’t know which way you are going. Craddock and Cassidy have gone through their own brand of Hell and are fighting to come out on the other side. Are they strong enough to emerge together or will the manipulations of others close that door forever?? Is Zeke Powell, The Preachers Son, running a smear campaign aimed at Cassidy ?? Will the death of one of their own take Craddock away from his future in the MMA? I could tell you how much of this plays out, but you would not believe me, so you are going to have to take the final steps here for yourself. Read this to get the answers and to see the final outcome. But be warned, you are probably going to be shaking your head just as I was at just how this ends up.
September 22, 2015
I was given this advanced review copy in exchange for my honest review.
Have your tissues ready. Holy Cow!! This was very tense waiting to see who comes out on top. Tears flowing during many parts. The tension between the fighters, between Craddock and Cassidy and then the fans! What a climatic ending in more ways than one. Sad that this is the last of Craddock and Cassidy story. But who knows maybe we will hear about them in other stories coming up. Jayne Blue has a creative and crafty way of merging her stories even though they may be of different topics, i.e. MMA and Motorcycle Clubs. Love, love, love the men of Jayne's creative mine.
Have your tissues ready. Holy Cow!! This was very tense waiting to see who comes out on top. Tears flowing during many parts. The tension between the fighters, between Craddock and Cassidy and then the fans! What a climatic ending in more ways than one. Sad that this is the last of Craddock and Cassidy story. But who knows maybe we will hear about them in other stories coming up. Jayne Blue has a creative and crafty way of merging her stories even though they may be of different topics, i.e. MMA and Motorcycle Clubs. Love, love, love the men of Jayne's creative mine.
October 24, 2015
I TOTALLY LOVED IT! This trilogy was so great it is my first experience with Jayne Blue and it won't be my last. Cassidy and Craddock go through quite a lot of trials and tribulations. I laughed and I cried. At times I was screaming at my Nook. Lol. I fell in love with all the character's but Craddock's brother Dylan stole my heart he is one of the bests parts of the story. All the guys from the gym are really like one big band of brothers. I liked the ending a lot but i still wanted more. My heart broke for poor Zeke. His father was definitely the devil in disguise. I highly recommend this trilogy to everyone.
September 18, 2015
There was a point in this, the final book of the Hold trilogy where I absolutely got teary eyed and wanted to bawl like a baby. It was so emotionally ripping that I wanted a blanket to curl up with in my comfy spot to mend my broken heart. But it was still magnificent.
There were some issues within the book, with editing, not with the writing. Certain words had typos in them and other minor things that I picked up on.
There were some issues within the book, with editing, not with the writing. Certain words had typos in them and other minor things that I picked up on.
January 13, 2016
I'm so sad it's over :(
I will miss Crad a lot. He's amazing and his story was incredible. Such a roller coaster. Happy times, sad times - all there. Good job mrs Blue! You brought to us an amazing fighter, a good man and a wicked lover. The perfect combination.
Although I must confess that I would have loved to read his final fight for the championship. It would have been interesting to watch his great victory.
PS: what about Zeke?? Will you write a story about him?
I will miss Crad a lot. He's amazing and his story was incredible. Such a roller coaster. Happy times, sad times - all there. Good job mrs Blue! You brought to us an amazing fighter, a good man and a wicked lover. The perfect combination.
Although I must confess that I would have loved to read his final fight for the championship. It would have been interesting to watch his great victory.
PS: what about Zeke?? Will you write a story about him?
August 21, 2015
I received this in exchange for an honest review. This is a terrific story! Cassidy and Craddock are wonderful together. They just have trouble staying together. There is so much action in this story it is hard to put down. All of the guys in 21C are great characters. This is also an extremely erotic story. A definite must read.
August 29, 2015
This book was better than the first two. The editing was still bad and there were a lot of mistakes but it was put together better. I definitely likes Craddock better in this and Cassidy was more likeable. I felt so sad for G-man and Zeke but I'm really glad it ended on a happy note. It was much much better.
January 17, 2016
This entire series was total yumminess. I loved the characters. I loved the three-way triangle. I loved the fight scenes. And I loved how it all ended. Don't let it pass you by!
Note to author/editor: this one had more spelling errors than the first two. "Buy" was used instead of "by." "Two" was used instead of "too." Punctuation errors as well. As a teacher, it was frustrating to see.
Note to author/editor: this one had more spelling errors than the first two. "Buy" was used instead of "by." "Two" was used instead of "too." Punctuation errors as well. As a teacher, it was frustrating to see.
July 18, 2016
2.5 STARS!!! I really don't know what to say. Did I love it? No. Did I hate it? No. I wanted to love it, but I couldnt get pass all these fake stretchy drama. The entire series seems forced and lame.
August 29, 2015
Hold series
I loved characters and read it all in a few days. Thanks for taking me to a different place and staying up late to read a good book
I loved characters and read it all in a few days. Thanks for taking me to a different place and staying up late to read a good book
September 4, 2015
I wish someone had proof read the damn thing. I can't tell you how many times great was used in place of greet. Or buy in place of by.
September 22, 2015
love has no cost.. Graddock has showed that. the love for his brother and his woman is undeniable.. I'm addicted to Cassidy and Graddock
February 9, 2016
It was a great read. All 3 books in the trilogy are great. It has great characters and story line. Rated very good
September 19, 2015
Wonderful story!
I loved the determination of the main characters...in life and in love. Great book, couldn't put it down! Very inspiring.
I loved the determination of the main characters...in life and in love. Great book, couldn't put it down! Very inspiring.
December 28, 2015
Fantastic
Omg I loved this series it was sweet sad endearing great writing fantastic characters I just loved it so very much
Omg I loved this series it was sweet sad endearing great writing fantastic characters I just loved it so very much
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