No Holding Back

by Kate Evangelista

Overview

A romantic European vacation is the perfect excuse to let go in this delightfully romantic, refreshingly modern, and highly anticipated sequel to No Love Allowed.

Everyone knows that Nathan is in love with his best friend, Preston…Everyone except Preston. Nathan has always accepted that Preston was too focused on his swimming to worry about love. But Preston is heading off to train for the Olympics soon, so if Nathan wants his chance at love, he has to speak up now. But saying “I love you” is surprisingly difficult, even for someone as confident as Nathan. Could a whirlwind vacation in Europe bring them together? Or if it doesn’t work out, will Nathan lose the best friend he’s ever had?

Fall in love with Nathan and Preston all over again in No Holding Back, the swoonworthy new young adult contemporary romance in the Dodge Cove Trilogy by Kate Evangelista.

Praise for the Dodge Cove Trilogy:

No Holding Back:

"No Holding Back is an intriguing novel featuring diverse characters and romance built not only on attraction but also lifelong friendship and support." —VOYA

No Love Allowed:

"Evangelista takes a familiar story of young love and makes it fresh." —VOYA

"Given the growing awareness towards understanding the stigmas, issues and concerns surrounding mental illness, I find it refreshing that this book doesn’t preach about what to do or how to be – it just tells a story of two people who fall in love and who just also happen to struggle with issues that deserve a place to be talked about." —Whatsageek.com

“The romance was incredible. There was also a great set of secondary characters. Nathan was my favorite. And I'm so thrilled that he's going to get his own story too. I can't wait for it. The perfect YA contemporary romance for me. It had humor, romance, awesome characters and great writing. Pretty much everything I want in a book.” —Stephanie, Bookfever

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250100627
Publisher:	Feiwel & Friends
Publication date:	10/18/2016
Series:	Do You Really Want a Pet? , #2
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.60(d)
Lexile:	HL710L (what's this?)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

When Kate Evangelista, author of No Love Allowed, was told she had a knack for writing stories, she did the next best thing: entered medical school. After realizing she wasn’t going to be the next Doogie Howser, M.D., Kate wandered into the literature department and never looked back. Today, she is a graduate of De La Salle University—Manila with a bachelor of arts in Literature. She taught high school English for three years and was an essay consultant for two. She now writes full-time and is based in the Philippines.

Editorial Reviews

"No Holding Back is an intriguing novel featuring diverse characters and romance built not only on attraction but also lifelong friendship and support." — VOYA

No Love Allowed:

" Evangelista takes a familiar story of young love and makes it fresh." —VOYA

"Given the growing awareness towards understanding the stigmas, issues and concerns surrounding mental illness, I find it refreshing that this book doesn’t preach about what to do or how to be – it just tells a story of two people who fall in love and who just also happen to struggle with issues that deserve a place to be talked about." -Whatsageek.com

“Wow. I loved this. LOVED it. Kate used a deft touch, getting Didi just right. I’m looking forward more in this series because all the main players deserve their own stories. Read this book. You will NOT be disappointed.” - Christine Ashworth, Swoon Reader

“It’s like a modern fairy tale.” - Camelle, Swoon Reader

“The romance was incredible. There was also a great set of secondary characters. Nathan was my favorite. And I'm so thrilled that he's going to get his own story too. I can't wait for it. The perfect YA contemporary romance for me. It had humor, romance, awesome characters and great writing. Pretty much everything I want in a book.” - Stephanie (Bookfever)

From the Publisher

Everyone knows that Nathan is in love with his best friend, Preston—everyone, that is, except Preston. Nathan has always accepted that Preston’s obsession with becoming an Olympic swimmer takes the forefront in his life; however, with Olympic training becoming more of a reality, Nathan realizes that his chance to tell Preston how he feels has to come sooner rather than later. A European vacation might be just the setting for romance to bloom, but what happens if it does not work out? Will Nathan lose his best friend or gain something more? No Holding Back is an intriguing novel featuring diverse characters and romance built not only on attraction but also lifelong friendship and support. The main characters are likeable, and the setting of a whirlwind vacation engages readers who want to know how Preston will react to Nathan’s declaration. As a sequel, readers will understand the story of the über-rich, jet-setting characters best if they have read the first title (No Love Allowed [Macmillan, 2016/Voya April 2016]). The narrative is a bit typical, with predictability and quick resolutions, but those seeking an LGBT romance or a story about a romantic European vacation will probably be willing to overlook that slight flaw. Reviewer: Linsey Milillo; Ages 12 to Adult.

VOYA, December 2016 (Vol. 39, No. 5) - Linsey Milillo

10/01/2016
Gr 9 Up—The sequel to No Love Allowed follows Nathan and Preston as they take the European summer vacation meant for Nathan and his cousin, Caleb. While Caleb and Didi spend their summer in Dodge Cove, Nathan plans to distract Preston from his busy swimming schedule while also using the trip as an opportunity to confess his true feelings for him. Reluctantly, Preston joins Nathan on the extravagant trip but almost immediately dashes Nathan's hopes and completely ignores his not-so-subtle romantic messages. Convinced that his feelings are unrequited, Nathan becomes withdrawn and considers returning home to pursue his own career goals. However, his twin sister, Natasha, suddenly arrives in Greece to give the protagonist the support he needs to follow through with his decision. Readers will need some familiarity with the first book to fully understand the characters and the plot. Unlike its predecessor, this title exists solely in the jet-setting world of ultrarich teenagers whose worries center primarily on their love interests. Preston's anxiety about making the Olympic swim team and Nathan's worries about pulling off the party of the year for Dodge Cove's social elite are some of the characters' concerns. Teens interested in LGBTQ romances may overlook the wealth-filled setting in favor of the characters' internal struggles. VERDICT Purchase where the previous volume is popular.—Lynn Rashid, Marriotts Ridge High School, Marriottsville, MD

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