Fighting the Pull: A River Rain Novel

Kristen Ashley

Sep 2023 · River Rain Book 5 · Blue Box Press

4.7

12 reviews

Ebook

502

Pages

About this ebook

From New York Times bestselling author Kristen Ashley comes the new book in her River Rain Series, Fighting the Pull.

Hale Wheeler inherited billions from his father. He’s decided to take those resources and change the world for the better. He’s married to his mission, so he doesn’t have time for love.

There’s more lurking behind this decision. He hasn’t faced the tragic loss of his father, or the bitterness of his parents’ divorce. He doesn’t intend to follow in his father’s footsteps, breaking a woman’s heart in a way it will never mend. So he vows he’ll never marry.

But Hale is intrigued when he meets Elsa Cohen, the ambitious celebrity news journalist who has been reporting on his famous family. He warns her off, but she makes him a deal. She’ll pull back in exchange for an exclusive interview.

Elsa Cohen is married to her career, but she wants love, marriage, children. She also wants the impossibly handsome, fiercely loyal, tenderhearted Hale Wheeler.

They go head-to-head, both denying why there are fireworks every time they meet. But once they understand their undeniable attraction, Elsa can’t help but fall for the dynamic do-gooder.

As for Hale, he knows he needs to fight the pull of the beautiful, bold, loving Elsa Cohen, because breaking her would crush him.

Reviews for Fighting the Pull:

“Fighting the Pull is a scorching, emotional journey between two beautifully flawed characters. Kristen Ashley's writing is as captivating as ever, and she penned an emotional rollercoaster filled with suspense, passion and intense love.” ~ Red Cheeks Reads

“Fighting the Pull is a story of betrayal and vengeance, loss and acceptance, greed and jealousy, acceptance and love. The haunting premise is heart breaking, emotional, raw and honest; the characters are tragic, animated and starting to heal; the romance is seductive and spicy.” ~ The Reading Cafe

“Compelling from beginning to end, Fighting the Pull was an amazing addition to what has been a strong series and one of my favorite books of the year. I loved it!” ~ Simply Love Books

“Hale and Elsa were wonderful. The storyline was entertaining and kept you interested. The writing was fabulous. Totally recommend!” ~ Random Contemplations on Books and Nonsense

“I absolutely recommend this story, it’s beautiful and a tearjerker, but overall amazing.” ~ Ellesbooklife

Ratings and reviews

4.7

12 reviews

Patricia White

September 12, 2023

There was so much going on in this story it’s kind of hard to keep up with everything. Hale is one of those characters that has to grow on you. He started out being a real jerk. Seeing snippets of his past and the way he grew up give you a lot of insight into why. Elsa was not a fan favorite from previous books but we saw her in a new light in this book. “This may freak you. It’s not meant to freak you. I just need you to know I missed you. It was one date, but it was the best date I ever had

Jenn

September 12, 2023

Kristen Ashley has done it again, written a compelling, angsty romance that sucks you right in. I've been anxiously awaiting this release and it did not disappoint in multiple ways. Fighting the Pull has all of the trademark things you would expect in a Kristen Ashley romance. I'm a sucker for angsty romances, when the couple get involved but there are obvious and known roadblocks to their happy ever after and I love reading about how they overcome those things.

Sandy S.

September 13, 2023

FIGHTING THE PULL is the fifth instalment in Kristen Ashley’s contemporary, adult RIVER RAIN erotic, romance series. This is thirty-year old, billionaire businessman Hale Wheeler, and twenty-seven year old, celebrity journalist Elsa Cohen’s story line. FIGHTING THE PULL is a story of betrayal and vengeance, loss and acceptance, greed andThe haunting premise is heart breaking, emotional, raw and honest; the characters are tragic, animated and starting to heal; the romance is seductive and spicy.

About the author

Kristen Ashley was born in Gary, Indiana. She is the New York Times bestselling author of Kaleidoscope (part of the Colorado Mountain series). She is also the author of the Dream Man series, Fantasyland series, The Magdalene series, Unfinished Heroes series and the Chaos series.. Her novels include Three Wishes and Play it Safe.

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