One hidden crush.
One bunch of plastic mistletoe.
One alcohol-fueled kiss.
One set of taillights as Max Martino left town.
Sixteen years later…
Sam Addison hates change, and his company’s new merger is stretching him to his limit. When Sam finds out an older, hotter, and amazingly talented Max Martino is part of the acquisition, he knows the only way to keep his sanity is to avoid Max—and their history—at any cost.
Max never planned to settle down, but recently he’s been pining for roots. A new job, a new city, and a second chance with Sam makes the thought of staying in one place exciting for the first time ever.
But the harder Max pushes, the farther Sam runs, sometimes literally, and Max begins to wonder if Sam can ever let go of the biggest mistake Max ever made—leaving.
But maybe a second chance at forever is as simple as holding the door open for love.
Hold the Door is an 80,000-word contemporary romance that features friends to lovers and a second chance at love, a sassy work husband, and surfing lessons that often lead to more. Hold the Door is the first book in the Open Doors series and can be read as a standalone.
Review by Twinsie Tenise
One little kiss 16 years ago sent his best friend running for the hills. No matter how much time and distance is put between said kiss, Sam still can’t get over the fact that Max just left him in the dust.
Max has spent the past 16 years beating himself up over how things went down that night. Could this be an opportunity for a 2nd chance or are they going to ignore the signs and ruin the chance at forever? They both had better figure out how to deal with those emotions real quick because like it or not, things are about to get a little too close for either man’s comfort.
Oh my lawd! This is my first book by Vinni. I’m freaking obsessed with their words. I cannot wait to read the rest if the books in this series. Each book focuses on a different couple and I’ve no doubt I will enjoy the rest of them as much as Hold the Door. The main characters were so loveable and the cast of supporting characters had me rolling. There are some real gems in there. Maybe they will all get books. Wouldn’t that be exciting?!?!
4 Rainbow Stars!
Vinni George has been a lover of romance novels (of all shapes, sizes, and colors) since she first got her hands on one of her grandmother’s Harlequins and has never looked back. She lives in Ohio with her two favorite guys (her husband and son) and, hopefully—one day—a dog. When not writing her own stories, she can be found helping to polish other people’s novels. In her spare time, Vinni dabbles in performance art, quilting, and various culinary pursuits and enjoys traveling.