Blurb:

Sons pay for the sins of their fathers…

Bodhi and Easton Lancaster O’Donoghue have grown up sheltered from the truth. Until it’s time for their parents to reveal what happened and how it shaped the events that came later.

Bodhi is quiet. An intelligent, introspective boy who hides his pain deep inside. Shattered by the harsh reality of the past, he spirals into a dark place where no one can reach him.

Easton loves his brother fiercely and has always been there for him. Despite his own grief and confusion, he tries his best to support Bodhi—even if he seems determined to push everyone away.

Vivien and Dillon knew this moment would come. Yet nothing prepared them for the massive fall-out. As Bodhi retreats, and Easton struggles, they fight hard to keep their family together.

Before history repeats itself and they suffer more devastating loss.

My 4* Review:

Hold Me Close by Siobhan Davies is an short epilogue novella set in the author’s All Of Me world. It cannot be read as a stand-alone and must only be read after the duet of Say I’m The One and Let Me Love You. It is now seven years later and we get to catch up with everyone from the duet. 

Dillon and Viv are still very much in love even after all they have been through. They fought hard for their love and neither take it for granted. The music label has grown and Collateral Damage is still going strong with Ash as their manager.  The group of friends has slowly increased with the next generation. 

The main focus of this story is on Vivien and Dillon’s sons Easton and Bodhi, who are now teenagers. Bodhi is still sweet and intense but struggling with the reality of his parentage. Easton is more laid back and loves his family. He is very protective of his brother and would do anything for him. Both are coming to terms with growing up with celebrities as parents and the problems it brings, especially at school. 

It was lovely seeing how everyone was doing and the author’s idea of having POV chapters from Viv, Dillon, Easton and Bodhi, really enhanced the story. Enjoy the ups and downs, the good and the bad, the happy and the sad as the past rears its ugly head. Will the decisions their parents made years ago affect and hurt the ones they love. My heart went out to everyone involved in this emotional read as the boys cope in different ways to process the truth. Can Vivien and Dillon work out a way to support the boys now they are older and help them navigate the pressures they encounter. The ending nicely ties up all the loose ends and shows the importance of family regardless of your origins.