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Pull Me Close

Panic Series, Book 1

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Pull Me Close

By: Sidney Halston
Narrated by: Joe Arden, Aletha George
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Katherine: I thought I could enjoy a night out like a normal person. I thought I could handle the flashing lights, the pulsing music, the crowded dance floor. I couldn't have been more wrong. After having an anxiety attack and passing out during my sister's engagement party at Panic, I wake up in the arms of the hottest guy I've ever seen. Nick Moreno's no gentleman. But he might just be the man I need to help me take control of my life.

Nick: When I hear there's some random girl passed out in the back room of my family's South Beach nightclub, I'm pissed. My dad's already behind bars and we can't afford any more bad press. But after giving her a lift - literally - back to her apartment, I stop seeing Katherine Wilson as some random girl. She's gorgeous, vulnerable, and braver than she knows. And when we kiss, all I want to do is pull her close and promise that she'll always be safe in my arms.

©2016 Sidney Halston (P)2017 Tantor Contemporary Contemporary Romance Fiction Romance Women's Fiction Heartfelt Feel-Good
Realistic Ptsd Portrayal • Emotional Depth • Fantastic Narration • Unique Storyline • Heartfelt Romance • Caring Hero
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But omg what a good book it was. Described ptsd/ angst so vivid I got it. Nico was the perfect guy to be there for her through it all. I really enjoyed this book.
Narration: perfect.

So NOT What I expected...

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This was a surprise! I am new to the author but not new to Joe Arden so since it is on the plus catalog, it was worth the trial. Loved it! The complexity of Kathryn's mental health issues and the patients of Nico, a sexual club owner were an interesting combination. He is able to lure her outside her apartment and gradually they figure out an interesting relationship. Aletha George also did a good job of narrating.

Worth the time

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OMG, this was such a great listen. NICO IS A SWEETHEART.
I’m glad whenever he had the impulse to leave, he never actually followed it through.

GREAT LISTEN??

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The following ratings are out of 5:
Romance: 💚🖤💜🩵
Heat/Steam: 🔥🔥🔥
Story/Plot: 📕📗📙
World building: 🌏🌍🌎
Character development: ☺️😊😁🥰
Narrator(s): 🎙🎙🎙🎙🎙
Narration type: Dual Narration

The heroine: Katherine - she was trapped in a subway for nearly an entire day in New York on September 11, 2001. The passengers on the train knew something terrible had happened but didn’t know what. They were locked down in the dark for hours and when they finally were rescued, it was to find a changed New York skyline. To make matters worse, her mother was in the world trade center and died that day. To this day (15 years later), Kate suffers from severe anxiety, agoraphobia and PTSD which has gotten worse the last few years.

The Hero: Nick - he and his family own the trendiest nightclub in town; a place called Panic. His father used to run the place and got involved in the drug trade and has since been arrested and is in jail. Nick and his twin brother Matt are now struggling to make a go of the place without the drugs and to keep it a clean establishment. Nick had been in love with a girl who eventually got into drugs and when she left, she took most of his money.

The story: Katherine hasn’t told her sister about her issues, so when her sister has a party at Panic, Kate decides to try to leave her house and go. Though when she is in the club, filled with people, her anxiety gets the best of her, and she has a severe panic attack and passes out. She ends up in Nick’s office and he is none to happy, thinking she is a drug addict who got too wasted and passed out.

The two main characters have a lot to overcome in this book, and the misunderstanding about her being a drug addict was just the start. Though I liked the characters, this book didn’t strike me as anything spectacular. It was good and I liked that Katherine was able to work on her issues and overcome a lot of her anxieties. She seemed like such a weak character at the start, but she showed that she had inner strength.

This audiobook was told in two points of view via duet narration and was narrated by Aletha George and Joe Arden. Both of these narrators are terrific and have great voices. Aletha George has a soft feminine voice and sounds very natural. Joe Arden is one of my favorite narrators; he has a deep gravelly voice and always does a fantastic job.

Interesting characters.

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This story is really good! You can relate on so many levels and I really like how Sidney brought in real life events. The narrators did a fantastic job.

REALLY GOOD!

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What a great book. Such a beautiful relationship! Can’t wait to see what Matt gets into. Lol

Wow!

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I was hooked in the beginning and really felt for Katherine. Her trauma basically took over her whole life and really admired her for taking the steps to get better. Nico was definitely her biggest cheerleader and had only the best intentions for her in mind. I loved how supply and encouraging he was for her. I kind of got a bit annoyed with Katherine during the ‘conflict’. She backslid and was not willing to admit it. The incident in Paris also seemed a bit random but I can see how it was intentional for the plot. Overall I did enjoy this book and will continue the series for Matt’s book!

Nico definitely carried!!

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Not only is this a solid 4-star listen, but it’s one I’ve enjoyed numerous times. Joe Arden & Aletha George are fantastic. Nico & Katherine are an unlikely couple who work hard to overcome his “burned by a previous fiancé” and her massive anxiety issues. Sidney Halston does a good job of portraying what it can be like for someone with such severe anxiety as well as how it impacts their loved ones.

My only major complaint is the Cuban/Spanish accents that aren’t consistent. Sometimes when Nico or Matt are talking the narrators use their referenced heritage, but not always.

Great start to a series

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The narrator's .did a great job on the voices. More contemporary than suspenseful. Worth a credit.

Very sweet

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When actors can make you feel the raw emotions of panic, like you were there watching it happen, it's a great story. I really connected with the story line and am grateful to have listened to it.

Really enjoyed the audiobook

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