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Restrained

By: Nicole Dykes
Narrated by: Tor Thom, Charley Ongel
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Grief can hold us back. Sorrow can make us stop enjoying our lives for fear of being too happy when what we truly want is never possible.

Lola Sterling has deprived herself of living for a long time. Remaining laser-focused on everyone and trying to fit their pieces back together.

But can someone from the past repair her?

Could he help her heart break free from the painful restraints put there from a devastating loss?

Can the Sterling family ever come back from the tragedy?

Time will only tell.

©2020 Nicole Dykes (P)2020 Nicole Dykes Contemporary Contemporary Romance Romance Heartfelt Tear-jerking
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Restrained
The Sterlings #3
By Nicole Dykes
Narrated by Tor Thom and Charley Ongel

This series has me hooked on the Sterlings. Each book features one of the siblings, and this one is by far my favorite. Lola is a selfless woman, always looking out for those close to her. Seeing her fractured family, she does her best to heal the paths and make everyone happy while keeping the walls strong around her own heart. Now a job has come through with several hotels wanting her and Penelope to head the team. But their schedule doesn't allow them both, and Lola finds herself spending a lot of time with Hayden., And our story really begins. I love these characters. Hayden is the broody, incredibly charismatic man who has definite ideas. And while we have Lola and Hayden at the forefront, we do get to spend a lot of time with Asher, Penelope, Viv and Baz who is always stealing the show. It's family drama based on pure love and an amazing listen.

The team of Tor Thom and Charley Ongel continue to bring this family to life. Their depiction of the characters is emotionally charged and makes you invest your heart. You get all of the feelings, as your heart is torn apart and as it soars.It's a listen you surely do not want to miss.

Lola's Story

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I loved the ebook of Restraiend but dare I say it, I love the audiobook more!! Hearing Hayden & Lola come to life was amazing - Tor Thom is one of my new fave narrators ❤

Amazing!!

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I had no idea what to expect going into this. I go into this authors books as blind as possible. And while this isn't as angsty as Regrets or Restrictions, this did have a bombshell I did NOT see coming. I've really enjoyed listening to The Sterling's on audio because I can never get enough Tor Thom in my ear. Lola and Hayden are quite a pair. I don't want to say much because it might spoil it but needless to say, Lola sure meets her match. I'm totally unaware of where else this series could go, but I'm definitely here for it. I volunteered to listen and review a complimentary copy of this. All opinions are my own.

4.5 Stars

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Firstly, can I just say. KUDOS to Tor and Charley, they really brought out the chemistry, emotions and love from the characters AND HAYDEN WAS SO SO SEXY. I fangirled so much over this book. RESTRAINED was on Lola, the eldest and only sister and honestly this book was a slightly welcome break from the previous two books which were much more intense. Lola is constantly trying to be the super glue of the family and she finally lets herself loose when she meets Hayden - which I loved! These two had amazing chemistry and this book is everything! Probably my favourite in this series. Always expect the best from Nicole Dykes bc her work is amazing! A definite must listen!!

A MUST LISTEN

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Restrained is book 3 in the sterling series and focuses on the eldest sibling Lola. From the other books you get the sense she is the Motherly figure in many ways and the glue that holds the siblings together. The story definitely backs that up and shows off what a wonderful woman she is as a character. So strong and so often putting others before herself.

The audiobook was well cast with Tor and Charley portraying Lola and Hayden really well. I do think you see the Sterling family in a different light through Lola's POV and Charley did a wonderful job portraying a softer side here.

Lola meets her new client Hayden and their mutual attraction leads to a night of temptation and the beginnings of a relationship between them. A always with Nicole's books there are secrets a plenty and Hayden has some in his arsenal, Lola slowly starts to get to see the real Hayden behind his put together businessman façade and he has such a vulnerability about him that I loved. Lola and Hayden's relationship blossoms throughout and I love how she nurtures it and he blends into her world so easily until a secret he has been hiding threatens everything they have built.

I still found myself distracted by Asher's drama in this book, my mind still going back to him and how broken he is over Baz and Vivienne and that stole the spotlight from Lola's story a little. That said Hayden's connection with Asher I think is the start of a turning point and I fell in love with Hayden more for how he really got Asher to respect and listen to him.

The Sterlings have me hook, line and sinker, I can't wait to see how their stories all play out.

The next chapter in the Sterling family saga

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