
Hold Me Under
Water, Air, Earth, Fire, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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J.F. Harding
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Stephen Dexter
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By:
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Riley Nash
About this listen
Love is cheap. Love is cruel. Love can’t save us.
Victor Lang had everything—looks, money, fame. A chance to become the greatest swimmer in history. Until a failed dope test brought him crashing down.
According to the rumors, he turned into a recluse, a drug addict, a whore. Broken beyond repair. Incapable of love.
And for some reason, he’s set his sights on me.
A freak accident in his pool throws me into a world of wealth and status and people who are willing to do anything to get what they want. Before I know it, I’m being paid to fly to Italy and pose as his boyfriend. Trapped at his side, I learn what it means to truly hate someone.
Turns out, that’s exactly what he wants.
I can’t save him, and I can’t love him. But as things fall apart and I discover the truths he’s hiding, I learn that hate can be greater than love—an obsession, a prayer, dark days and darker nights, a need to be the only one who hurts him. Hate can heal the worst wounds love leaves behind.
But I have problems of my own, a broken spirit and loved ones to protect. And I’m scared to face the things he’s waking up inside of me.
A gritty, emotional, epic hate-to-love slow burn with an inexperienced top and his bratty bottom, hurt/comfort, obsession, and healing.
Contains dark themes, adult content, and potential triggers, though every effort was made to portray them thoughtfully and sensitively.
Specific triggers (potential spoilers): sexual abuse (off the page), suicidal ideation, drug abuse, disordered eating, trauma, death, mental illness, homophobic language
©2022 Riley Nash (P)2022 Riley NashI could happily read this book again and again as it was just an awesome story
trauma and prejudice
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Our second MC is also dealing with his own demons of a loss of a close family member (in the past) and trying to support his mother with dementia.
This a beautiful retelling by both narrators and emotions were felt to the core. Particular shout out to J.F.Harding who did a phenomenal job conveying the emotions and inner turmoils of Victor, that took you on the ride of the highs and lows of emotions, from sass and smiles to utter raw vulnerability - so so talented. Completed with an unconventional HEA where both characters are each other’s rock, and both draw strength from each other in their times of need. I’m glad they found each other.
Highly recommend!
Wow! A beautiful emotional tearjerker!
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I have so many qoutes from Victor to literally show my therapist because wow did his thoughts perfectly explain what it does to your mind.
just pure and thoughtful representation. thank you.
Tragically Beautiful Surviour Rep
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