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Holding Out For Harper: An Enemies to Lovers Fake Engagement Romance Kindle Edition

by Gabrielle Ashton (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 119 ratings

Harper Brown is a snarky pain in Sebastian Hastings' ass.

His brother’s assistant not only seems to hate his guts, but she’s also not afraid to talk back to him and tempting enough to distract him from the billions he should be earning.

Then pictures of their one hot kiss leak to the gossip mags, and Sebastian has a brilliant idea.

What better way to get the gold diggers off his back than to take himself off the market?

It’s the perfect solution.

Except as things with Harper heat up, it becomes harder for Sebastian to remind himself that she’s only playing his fiancé for the money.

He’s a man who always gets what he wants. But is Harper more than he bargained for?

HOLDING OUT FOR HARPER is a steamy, fake relationship, enemies to lovers romance. It is the second book in the Holding Out series and can be read as a standalone.

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  1. Book 2 of 3
    Holding Out
  2. Print length
    281 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    18 July 2019
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    6.1 MB
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Gabrielle Ashton is a contemporary romance author and self-confessed book addict. She loves to read anything from contemporary, to paranormal, to historical: you publish it, Gabrielle will read it! When she's not writing about her favorite romance tropes in gorgeously exotic locations, Gabrielle studies law and also works as a television producer. On any given day she wakes up at three in the morning for work, fits in a few college classes, and then comes home and writes. Gabrielle grew up in Australia, has lived in Paris, and now resides in Sydney.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07SSTRXH5
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.1 MB
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  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 281 pages
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Gabrielle Ashton is a contemporary romance author, and self-confessed book addict. She loves to read anything from contemporary, to paranormal, to historical: you publish it, Gabrielle will read it!

​When she’s not writing about her favourite romance tropes in gorgeously exotic locations, Gabrielle studies law and also works as a television producer. On any given day she wakes up at three in the morning for work, fits in a few classes at university then comes home and writes.

Gabrielle grew up in Australia, has lived in Paris, and now resides in Sydney with her boyfriend, two dogs and cat. Although, said boyfriend is making a strong case for a pet bird.

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Romance in Manhattans
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Romance in Manhattans
I couldn’t wait to get to this book, Sebastian had me at the previous mention in Holding out for Paris with his swoony description and sense of love and duty for his sister Mizzie. Who wouldn’t want this Batchelor Billionaire in their life. He meets his match in Harper “ secretary /assistant” to his brother Josh who comes across to help him when Sebastian requires a temporary Secretary, hence Harper. The relationship between these two from the get go is firery verbal and the sexual tension runs deep without each one “ admitting” it to themselves. Spencer manages to manipulate Harper into a fake Fiancé scam with helps her out of the mess she finds herself into, when she realises the money he is offering will help. Sebastian does not know about her crisis. I love how Harper doesn’t fall at our heroes every beck & call and I lived how Spencer realises the fake engagement is changing. I also love a POV from both sides and Gabrielle gives this. Once again characters and. Faint hint at a storyline is suggested which plants the seed of intrigue. Set in the City on my bucket list NY thus ticked all my boxes, NY, boss/ secretary, fake engagement, angst office sex ( shame it wasn’t against the window with Manhattan sprawled our below) The romancing that only a Billionaire like Sebastian can provide and a little bit of drama thrown in. Also slight mention of storyline’s and characters to come, but one mentioned that made me swoon a little was the Hot Russian bodyguard ( here’s a hint Gabrielle I would read this lol) 4 🌟 Read I lived it keep them coming 🥰 B
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
    Reviewed in Australia on 16 August 2019
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    Love this author & this series. The characters are warm, strong & real. These books are entertaining, romantic & the sex scenes so hot they have you holding your breath & sighing. Recommend this book & this author. Can't wait for the next books. Hurry please!
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  • Brenda Hawkins
    4.0 out of 5 stars Romance in Manhattans
    Reviewed in Australia on 25 July 2019
    I couldn’t wait to get to this book, Sebastian had me at the previous mention in Holding out for Paris with his swoony description and sense of love and duty for his sister Mizzie.
    Who wouldn’t want this Batchelor Billionaire in their life.
    He meets his match in Harper “ secretary /assistant” to his brother Josh who comes across to help him when Sebastian requires a temporary Secretary, hence Harper.
    The relationship between these two from the get go is firery verbal and the sexual tension runs deep without each one “ admitting” it to themselves.
    Spencer manages to manipulate Harper into a fake Fiancé scam with helps her out of the mess she finds herself into, when she realises the money he is offering will help. Sebastian does not know about her crisis. I love how Harper doesn’t fall at our heroes every beck & call and I lived how Spencer realises the fake engagement is changing.
    I also love a POV from both sides and Gabrielle gives this. Once again characters and. Faint hint at a storyline is suggested which plants the seed of intrigue.
    Set in the City on my bucket list NY thus ticked all my boxes, NY, boss/ secretary, fake engagement, angst office sex ( shame it wasn’t against the window with Manhattan sprawled our below) The romancing that only a Billionaire like Sebastian can provide and a little bit of drama thrown in. Also slight mention of storyline’s and characters to come, but one mentioned that made me swoon a little was the Hot Russian bodyguard ( here’s a hint Gabrielle I would read this lol)
    4 🌟 Read I lived it keep them coming 🥰 B
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    Brenda Hawkins
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    Romance in Manhattans

    Reviewed in Australia on 25 July 2019
    I couldn’t wait to get to this book, Sebastian had me at the previous mention in Holding out for Paris with his swoony description and sense of love and duty for his sister Mizzie.
    Who wouldn’t want this Batchelor Billionaire in their life.
    He meets his match in Harper “ secretary /assistant” to his brother Josh who comes across to help him when Sebastian requires a temporary Secretary, hence Harper.
    The relationship between these two from the get go is firery verbal and the sexual tension runs deep without each one “ admitting” it to themselves.
    Spencer manages to manipulate Harper into a fake Fiancé scam with helps her out of the mess she finds herself into, when she realises the money he is offering will help. Sebastian does not know about her crisis. I love how Harper doesn’t fall at our heroes every beck & call and I lived how Spencer realises the fake engagement is changing.
    I also love a POV from both sides and Gabrielle gives this. Once again characters and. Faint hint at a storyline is suggested which plants the seed of intrigue.
    Set in the City on my bucket list NY thus ticked all my boxes, NY, boss/ secretary, fake engagement, angst office sex ( shame it wasn’t against the window with Manhattan sprawled our below) The romancing that only a Billionaire like Sebastian can provide and a little bit of drama thrown in. Also slight mention of storyline’s and characters to come, but one mentioned that made me swoon a little was the Hot Russian bodyguard ( here’s a hint Gabrielle I would read this lol)
    4 🌟 Read I lived it keep them coming 🥰 B
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  • blondeanomaly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Another fabulous 5 star read in the Holding Out series!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 July 2019
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    When I had a glimpse of Sebastian in Holding Out For Paris, I was dying to read his story, and as soon as Holding Out For Harper was released I dove straight in. I was not disappointed. Sebastian was everything I'd hoped he would be, and then some. I loved Harper, I loved how they played off each other while denying their obvious attraction to one another. This story had it all - romance, sexiness, sparks flying all over the place, and even a bit of suspense thrown into the mix.
    I can't wait for Gabrielle Ashton's next book!
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  • Bookgyrl
    5.0 out of 5 stars Sebastian...
    Reviewed in the United States on 28 August 2019
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    So, I think I like this one even better than the first book in the series. I totally love that Sebastian!

    Harper has been working for Sebastian's brother for 3 years and is not happy when she has to fill in for Sebastian's executive assistant during her holiday. Sebastian and Harper always have this snarky relationship. When Harper finds her fiancé Chad has been stealing her money, she is quite upset. Due to circumstances the press reveals Sebastian has proposed to Harper and he is willing to pay Harper to keep up the pretense for reasons. Soon Harper moves in with Sebastian and their temporary engagement seems to get quite real. Their chemistry is real.

    I must have read this book in a couple of hours. Don't care that Sebastian is sometimes arrogant and spends his money carelessly. I love this couple together and devoured the book.

    On to the next!
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  • AmberK
    4.0 out of 5 stars So much sass
    Reviewed in the United States on 11 March 2020
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    This tale is quite entertaining and I loved it. The old line that "there is a thin line between love and hate," applies here. They are both witty and sarcastic. She loves to hate him and he lives to push her buttons. It is very much a enemy to lovers story. It'll have you laughing and balking at the antics.
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  • Cindy Williams Callahan
    5.0 out of 5 stars No holding back
    Reviewed in the United States on 4 August 2019
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    This is an enemies to lovers book, which is my favorite trope. I loved this book. The angst was well written and the storyline had a twist that was just right to make this stand out as one of my top favs for this trope. The characters are fun and supporting one's as well. I laughed out loud at the verbal back and forth and enjoyed the steamy chemistry too. Looking forward to more
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  • Emma Woodwards
    5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 17 October 2019
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    I read this entire book in one evening, I didn't want to put it down. I love the characters and how the story played out including the bits that weren't predictable. Definitely worth a read
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