Once my childhood best friend returns to our small town, I want answers—starting with why he ignored me for a decade and never responded to my letters. He was the first boy I ever loved and broke my heart when he wrote me off. Though he’s determined to make up for lost time, I refuse to make it easy for him. But my heart hasn’t forgotten how he always made me feel. Flirting leads to falling between the sheets, and I’m forced to deal with the guilt of what we’re doing. As danger threatens to tear us apart, I realize there’s more on the line than just my heart—but losing Noah again isn’t an option. HOLDING YOU CLOSE is book 2 in the Noah & Katie duet and must be read in order.