I enjoyed Garrett’s and Skye’s journey to their second chance romance. Although, Skye’s indecisiveness got old after a while. However, I loved how patient and understanding Garrett was with her. Their five-minute conversations were cute. I also loved Garrett and Skye’s occupations. I love when characters have interesting careers. I had never heard of a “crisis management attorney”. but I loved getting a taste of what that would entail..

I loved the bond of sisterhood, brotherhood and strong family ties displayed in this book. The relationship between Garrett and Max was especially heartfelt.

The story showed the importance of self-care, which includes having good mental health as well as physical health. Asking for help doesn’t make a person weak, but shows a strong will and determination to better themselves.

Overall, I loved the well-developed main characters as well as secondary characters. I loved the Pure Talent world and all of its inhabitants. I can’t wait to experience more of these amazing characters.

The Way You Hold Me is book two in Elle Wright’s Pure Talent Series. Here Skye Parker is the heroine of this story and she is the “Olivia Pope” version at Pure Talent’s best. She works with well-named stars to ensure any scandals and “fires” are handled accordingly. She is doing it all professionally, however her personal she tends to overthink too much and there have been negative results.

When she is tasked with handling damage control for a well-known actress, Skye never expects she will have to work alongside and communicate with her ex-boyfriend, attorney Garrett Steele, who is the crisis manager for her client’s husband. Skye broke off the relationship years ago and regrets that decision, while Garrett really never got over Skye.

While the two try to work on a solution for their respective clients, the two realize the passion is still there but will old insecurities resurface and keep these two from getting that happily every after? Readers will need to download a copy to find out.

Overall, I enjoyed reading Skye and Garrett and see a love rekindled. There were times Skye will make you want to reach through the book and shake her but we get to delve into the reasons for her actions. As always Ms. Wright was on point with character development and l loved catching up on the secondary characters and their insights on Skye and Garrett’s relationship. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

Note: I received an advance copy from Netgalley

I’ve been waiting for this book and Elle Wright does not disappoint! Second chances, badass women who aren’t ashamed to be passionate about their careers, intrusive but loving siblings (faux and real), and sexy romantic moments...what else can you ask for? Read this one!

Skye Palmer is a master at handling disasters for top clients. When Hollywood actress, Paige Mills, finds herself at the forefront of a major scandal involving her husband, Skye is selected to help navigate this publicity nightmare. Garrett Steele is an attorney whose firm handles disasters. He is hired by Paige's husband. Skye and Garrett team up to handle the case and these former lovers' passion reignite. Both Skye and Garrett have to overcome issues from their past before they can ever have a chance at a future.

I loved that the author portrayed a main character who was seeing a therapist. Many times there is a stigma with that and so seeing a successful woman do this, I think will be empowering to many readers. I especially loved the bond between Garrett and Max and how he stepped up to be there for his sister. Those scenes were heartwarming and I can relate as there is a fifteen year gap between myself and my sister.

Memorable quotes:
"I want to kiss you again. I want to kiss you so long and so hard and so deep that you forget about the past and the future." Whew. What a line.
"The problem with overthinking is people tend to live their lives based on what could happen as opposed to enjoying what is happening."

This is the second read in the series. I loved seeing glimpses of Zara and X - her pregnancy eating was hilarious. I look forward to reading the third book.
Thank you #Netgalley