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Fighting the Pull

By: Kristen Ashley
Narrated by: Lance Greenfield,Stella Bloom,Joseph Discher
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From New York Times best-selling author Kristen Ashley comes the new book in her River Rain series, Fighting the Pull.

Hale Wheeler inherited billions from his father. He’s decided to take those resources and change the world for the better. He’s married to his mission, so he doesn’t have time for love.

There’s more lurking behind this decision. He hasn’t faced the tragic loss of his father, or the bitterness of his parents’ divorce. He doesn’t intend to follow in his father’s footsteps, breaking a woman’s heart in a way it will never mend. So he vows he’ll never marry.

But Hale is intrigued when he meets Elsa Cohen, the ambitious celebrity news journalist who has been reporting on his famous family. He warns her off, but she makes him a deal. She’ll pull back in exchange for an exclusive interview.

Elsa Cohen is married to her career, but she wants love, marriage, children. She also wants the impossibly handsome, fiercely loyal, tenderhearted Hale Wheeler.

They go head-to-head, both denying why there are fireworks every time they meet. But once they understand their undeniable attraction, Elsa can’t help but fall for the dynamic do-gooder.

As for Hale, he knows he needs to fight the pull of the beautiful, bold, loving Elsa Cohen, because breaking her would crush him.

©2023 Kristen Ashley (P)2023 Audible, Inc.

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Kristen Ashley is always a YES!

Great listen! It answered so many questions for me and gave us closure. I love these characters!

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  • 15-09-2023

Love this series

Another deeply moving addition to the River Rain series. I’m glad there will be more. Haille and Elsa’s story is deeply embedded in the values of love, vision, family and community and explores the emotional and physical impact of childhood trauma with authenticity and compassion.

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  • 13-09-2023

Better than I thought

When I first read about this one, I wasn’t so sure about these two getting together but it turned out surprisingly well! Thanks for keeping the political smarminess to a minimum! Maybe look for a different male performer. Stella was fabulous as usual!

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  • L Kassa
  • 10-12-2023

Loved it!

I wasn't sure I would like the story of Elsa and Hale, but I absolutely loved it. I have heard these narrators before and they are quite good. I initially had to let go of the previous characters I mostly associated with their voices. The story is amazing, I wish we had the facts from the box in earlier stories but it was an oh wow moment when they opened the box.

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  • Lal
  • 21-11-2023

Too much liberal lecturing

Stella Bloom is excellent. Perhaps it’s just me, but the political agenda simply got tiresome.

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  • 08-11-2023

A fuggily girl's wet dream

...and as hamfisted as any of the politically correct-- and boring as fuck-- tripe coming out of Hollywood; complete with a male feminist "character" lecturing the audience. I guess the author's still an insecure little girl who thinks she's going to get a cookie one day if she keeps spouting the current talking points.

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  • 07-11-2023

Wonderful narration

Very little action, very little antagonist. Not sure I’d listen or read a second time.

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  • 19-10-2023

Beautiful Story!

I absolutely lived and breathed this book. I don't know what to do with myself now. It was absolutely moving.

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  • 11-10-2023

Great story line

Well written, I love the romance with just a little drama. Learning more about characters we learned to love if so comforting . Nice to learn more about Cory & Hale.

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  • 09-10-2023

Wokeness pulls you out

This should have been a 5 star story. Even though over 4 stories, the heroine from the first gets turned into more of a selfish seeming bitch which isn’t cool, but I could have that. It’s all of the digs against anyone who has a political opinion other than the authors that were unnecessary and become insulting the more it continued.we really don’t need the “ rules for thee “ but not for me, coming from Characters that live lavishly and extravagantly. I’m not saying they shouldn’t fly in private jets. I’m saying cut the woke preach.

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  • S. M.
  • 08-10-2023

She Does It Again!

Stunning addition to the series. Just keeps getting better and better. And Corey is the best anti-hero; he’s becoming one of my favorite characters. Ashley does an excellent job portraying the mixed bag of emotions Hale feels, and the conflict there in. Can’t wait for the next book and more of Reese Vaughn’s role in it.

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  • Trudy D
  • 07-10-2023

Wonderful way to spend my day outside working

I never thought Hale would find happiness. His determination wouldn't allow for it. His past seemed to have ruined his chances. The only sense of family and happiness was Genny, Tom, Duncan and their children. He would do anything to protect them.

That desire brings Hale into contact with Elsa, a sort of celebrity gossip. The chemistry between them oozes off the pages. That doesn't seem to matter to Hale, he is his own worst enemy. Elsa is his white knight. She will have to fight and be very patient if they are to reach their happily ever after.

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  • AJW89
  • 08-10-2023

Brilliant work from Kristen Ashley as always!

Great to see these two characters get their happy ever after, especially H after all he’s gone though. Great to listen to and well performed. Love all of Kristen Ashley’s work!

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  • Debbie
  • 29-09-2023

superb

This is everything we have come to expect from Kristen and more. Her writing allows you to fully immerse yourself in the story. Hale and Elsa’s story is wonderful. Lance and Stella do a fantastic job with the narration.

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