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Hold on Tight: Sea Breeze, Book 8 Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Abbi Glines (Author), Sebastian York (Narrator), Shayna Thibodeaux (Narrator),
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Dewayne Falco has been a fixture in Sea Breeze since his appearance in the very first book, Breathe. He always had the one-liners and smart remarks that made you laugh. But there was never any insight into his life. Other than being best friends with Marcus, Preston, and Rock all his life, you knew little else. Until now. In Hold on Tight, Dewayne's past pain is brought front and center while he realizes not all was lost - and that there may be hope for him yet.

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  1. Book 8 of 9
    Sea Breeze
  2. Listening Length
    6 hours and 29 minutes
  3. Author
    Abbi Glines
  4. Narrator
    Sebastian York, see all
  5. Audible release date
    July 29, 2014
  6. Language
    English
  7. Publisher
    Simon & Schuster Audio
  8. ASIN
    B00KWDV8HO
  9. Version
    Unabridged
  10. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Listening Length 6 hours and 29 minutes
Author Abbi Glines
Narrator Sebastian York, Shayna Thibodeaux
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Audible.com Release Date July 29, 2014
Publisher Simon & Schuster Audio
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00KWDV8HO
Best Sellers Rank #184,711 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#26,167 in New Adult & College Romance (Books)
#36,126 in Romance (Audible Books & Originals)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
2,186 global ratings

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Customers find the book popular and hot. They also praise the writing quality as amazing and heartwarming. Readers describe the emotional tone as loving, sweet, and full of loss and sadness. They love the characters and say the book delved into their lives. Customers also say the series is wonderful. Opinions are mixed on the pacing and length, with some finding it perfect and others saying it's too short.

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42 customers mention "Emotional tone"42 positive0 negative

Customers find the emotional tone of the book loving, sweet, and heartbreaking. They also say the story is touching, pulling at their heart strings, and full of loss and sadness. Customers also mention that the relationship with Micah is heartwarming.

"...He tries to take care of her and protect her at all times. So sweet. When Dewayne and Sienna reconnect, sparks fly all over the place...." Read more

"...Highly recommend this book if you're looking for a great, sexy standalone book!" Read more

"...Neither gives up and make it work.I loved this story. Micah was adorable and hilarious. I have a 6 year old and he reminds me of him...." Read more

"...He's a successful business man, he's sweet, loyal, caring, and protective of those closest to him...." Read more

32 customers mention "Writing quality"32 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing quality amazing, well done, and incredible. They also say the book is a quick, easy read with a beautiful story.

"...The story itself, is so well written and nothing like anything else Abbi has ever written...." Read more

"...Abbi Glines is a great writer (in my opinion) her writing is competent, her storyline cohesive, her dialogue smooth...." Read more

"...I will always want more, but this finale was a work of art. Beautifully written, you took Dewayne and gave us the most incite-full view into a story..." Read more

"...I absolutely love the story line, it is so well thought out, and such a testament to the type of brother/person Dewayne really is...." Read more

24 customers mention "Book series"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the book series wonderful and fantastic.

"...Hold on Tight was a really good, quick read. I enjoyed the chemistry between Sienna and DeWayne...." Read more

"...This series has been amazing and I've loved reading each and every book and getting to know all these wonderful characters!..." Read more

"...Abbi Glines didn't disappoint. All her series are amazing! I would highly recommend this author ." Read more

"...This book didn't disappoint. Loved Dewayne, Sienna and of course the one who stole the book, Micha...." Read more

24 customers mention "Characters"24 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book determined, loyal, and dedicated to the most important people in their lives. They also say the parents of DeWayne are touching.

"...The secondary characters are around throughout the book, and even through I haven't read any of the previous books in the series, I didn't feel..." Read more

"...Sienna is an enjoyable female character. She's strong, determined, loyal, and dedicated to the most important people in her life...." Read more

"...It was great to revisit the old characters from the other books, I hope we gat an opportunity to read more about them." Read more

"...Her son was a well adjusted, happy little boy. The characters were also realistic. No one was perfect which was fine with me...." Read more

9 customers mention "Popularity"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book popular. They also say the main character is big, strong, and fiercely protective of Sienna.

"...The sex is hot and steamy, the emotions strong between these two...." Read more

"...Tall, sexy, tattoos, muscles, sensitive, possessive, protective, and hot in bed. Who could ask for more?..." Read more

"...SIENNA ROY!!!Don't miss this chapter...it is love and it is HOT!!" Read more

"...He's big, strong, hot and fiercely protective of Sienna and Micha...." Read more

12 customers mention "Pacing"7 positive5 negative

Customers are mixed about the pacing. Some mention that the book is executed flawlessly, while others say that it's too short and rushed at times.

"...I loved this entire storyline. It was executed flawlessly and the pace was perfect...." Read more

"...But I felt like it was rushed. I needed a little more...." Read more

"...There were no lags or slow points to the story...." Read more

"...This was rushed and I am not sure that her heart was really invested like it was the others...." Read more

7 customers mention "Book length"4 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the book length. Some find it the perfect length to get to really understand the characters, while others feel it's too short and rushed.

"...It was the perfect length to get to really understand the characters and it sucked you in enough to not be able to put the book down...." Read more

"Love love love Abbi Glines' books. My only complaint is that I wish it was longer. Loved this story. It had me reading up several times...." Read more

"...Every female that reads this book wants a Dewayne. Tall, sexy, tattoos, muscles, sensitive, possessive, protective, and hot in bed...." Read more

"...He's big, strong, hot and fiercely protective of Sienna and Micha...." Read more

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Jacqueline Sanders
5.0 out of 5 stars Review
Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2014
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Holy crap! I just want to say that Abbi Glines is definitely my drug of choice when it comes to New Adult/Romance books. She has the uncanny ability to suck readers in and leave them wanting more every. single. time. Preston is my ultimate bad boy of the Sea Breeze series but man, Dewayne gave even him a run for his money! Dewayne is rough around the edges and has the “I don’t give a f*ck what anyone thinks” persona and it fits him well. He the epitome of deliciousness and that dirty mouth of his just made this book all the more sweeter!

The thing I love the most about Dewayne, besides that mouth of his, is the fact he knows what it feels like to have lost someone. He’s guarded and for good reason. But with Sienna he’s completely different. He’s been attracted to her since she was young but she was someone he knew he could never touch. Why? Well, she was his brother’s girl. Even though he knew he could make Sienna happy and keep her safe he never made a move. Six years later, when Sienna shows back up with a part of his brother he never knew existed, he still didn’t think Sienna needed someone like him, but in the end the pull was just too strong.

Sienna was a the perfect heroine. She thought she’d found her happily-ever-after in Dustin Falco but when a huge mistake turns into a life shattering event she was left with no one to love her or help her. Then a miracle happened…Dustin left a part of himself with her and it was in the beautiful little package of a baby boy. Keeping this child wasn’t a hard choice to make for Sienna but it did have major consequences. Lies, betrayal, and hurt is what surrounded Sienna for six years and then she moved home. When some pretty big misunderstandings come to light she and Dewayne try and find a way to make things work. Dewayne wants to know his nephew and Sienna wants her son to have more than just a momma for family.

When things get heated between Dewayne and Sienna, Sienna knows that she can’t just have a one-time thing with Dewayne. It isn’t in her to give herself over like that to a man she knows could potentially break her. She knew she could love Dewayne but she was scared of him not returning her feelings and their relationship having negative affects on her son, but in the end she just couldn’t fight the pull Dewayne had over her.

I loved this entire storyline. It was executed flawlessly and the pace was perfect. I have to admit I wanted more but that is because of my slight addiction to Abbi Glines’ characters. It had the perfect ratio of storyline and steamy scenes and saying this is an understatement. Holy crap! I haven’t panted this much while reading an Abbi Glines book since Just For Now! I loved every minute of this book and I hated to see it end.

Dewayne surprised me in the most fantastic way. I wasn’t expecting much out of his book because honestly, I never really got into his character but now, having read HOLD ON TIGHT he’s my ultimate second. (Behind Preston Drake, of course). He’s real and rugged and his dirty mouth could set a nun on fire! With Sienna he’s gentle and honest. He’s perfection wrapped up in a hot, dread-locks package that I could swoon over every day, all day.
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Marcy Meyer
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Sea Breeze!
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2014
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It just occurred to me that this might be the last Sea Breeze book. I say might, because I will forever hope that Abbi might write more. Dewayne is a character that hasn't had much introduction. He has always been around, at the bar or hanging out with the guys, but we didn't know much about him. To me, he was always a sarcastic type of guy. A tough talker, who would do anything for his friends. He ended up being so much more vulnerable and insecure about things than I had imagined. Sometimes the biggest guys have the softest hearts. Dewayne and Sienna's story has so much history. I love that they secretly longed for each other, but didn't do anything about it due to her relationship with his brother. Dustin seemed like a typical teenage boy. He was selfish and arrogant, and he completely took advantage of Sienna's trust and loyalty. I found it hard to like him, although I did feel his loss. Sienna is another really strong female charcater that Abbi has created. She has overcome so much loss and done so much on her own, that you can't help but love her. Micah is such a great kid. Their close relationship was so heartwarming, that it brought tears to my eyes many times. He tries to take care of her and protect her at all times. So sweet. When Dewayne and Sienna reconnect, sparks fly all over the place. The passion and chemistry between them was explosive. Hot does not even come close to describing it. I will never look at chocolate cake the same way. I really enjoyed reading about these two. I didn't miss the added drama that could have been there, with a jealous ex or big betrayal. It had the right amount of struggle and heartbreak, to balance out the newly confessed feelings and excitement from getting together. It was another perfect piece of the Sea Breeze puzzle. I personally think that there could be another piece missing. Say Green, for instance. But, no matter if there is any more from this gang or not, it will be a series I continue to revisit as often as I can. I have loved every one of them. Thanks Abbi!
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faby
5.0 out of 5 stars no te lo puedes perder!!!
Reviewed in Mexico on October 7, 2014
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Buenazo como todo lo de abbie glines, eata autora hace que las mujeres volvamos a creer en historias de amor!!
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heyitsicee
5.0 out of 5 stars perfect!!
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2014
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I don't know how many times abbi's book didn't fail to impress me. This book made me laugh and cry and unf
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Carla Remach
5.0 out of 5 stars OMG
Reviewed in Brazil on August 5, 2014
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Amazing. As always Abbi Glines didn't disappointed.
She built the story of Dewayne and Sienna in a way I just couldn't stop reading until it was done.
Everyone knows Dewayne since Breathe but at Hold on Tight we see a whole different face of him.
The back and forth was not tiring and all book is so full of love that we just melt during the read.
And Micah! OMG! So so cute!
In the end, we are sure that like his mother says: "Once Dewayne decides he wants to do something, then you're sunk. He's gonna do it."

And he decides to have Sienna.
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Julie Kirby
5.0 out of 5 stars Another beautifully written story!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 3, 2014
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Hot Stuff!!

I had always wondered why Dewayne was a man whore, in all the other books, not that was a bad thing, but you just knew there was more to it!

He kept his past firmly hidden, although his buddies knew, Preston was there for him, but then Preston has more than earned his big Ole heart!

Sienna, a sweet 16 year old who thought she loved Dustin, but that turned out to be a friendship kind of love, she just did not seem to be feeling Dustin at all!

I just loved how protective Dewayne was, with everything, he was the bigger person where Sienna was concerned. He clearly had strong feelings for her , and because he loved her, he let her go, by making Dustin see what he already had!

Over the past 6 years, he had earned himself a badboy reputation with the 'have them and leave them' kind of fun!

I have loved the Sea Breeze series since we first met Jax and Sadie, and as we got to know then all and how they all fitted into each others lives, had you wishing you were part of this group of friends.

Sienna's parents were dreadful, not only sending her far away, but also intercepting the letters she had sent to Dustins parents, effectively keeping their grandchild away from them too, and I think that was because she was not able to see Micah, AHH what a sweet, cute little man! I loved how he attempted to protect his mom when he found her crying, thinking Dewayne had made her cry!

I loved how Dewayne and Sienna both tried to fight the connection they had, but at the same time desperately hoping that the other would be the first one to make the move!

Allbeit brief it was nice to catch up with some of the others nice to know how they are getting on!

I'm hoping this isn't the last we see of this group!
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Veronica
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect
Reviewed in Australia on June 5, 2014
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Hold on Tight is the 8th and final book in Abbi's Sea Breeze series and she saved the best for last. Until now Because of Low, book 2 in this series has been my favourite but Hold on Tight is just as good.

I loved the way the story switched between the past and the present - more time in the present than the past.Abbi is the queen of writing stories of the young struggling heroine and the man whore and she doesn't always pull it off but in Hold on Tight it workls perfectly. The story tugged at my heart strings (and other places) all the right ways. There is just the right amount of steamy to this book.

Abbi fans are going to love this book. If you haven't read her work, start with the Sea Breeze series, it is easily her best work.
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