• Needing You Close

  • Tyler & Gemma, #2 (Lawton Ridge Duet Series, Book 2)
  • By: Kennedy Fox
  • Narrated by: Tor Thom, Lia Langola
  • Length: 8 hrs and 57 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (73 ratings)

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Needing You Close

By: Kennedy Fox
Narrated by: Tor Thom, Lia Langola
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I never expected to see my first love again after he left me 12 years ago. Though I’ve moved on, working with Tyler is no easy task- especially when he focuses his bedroom eyes on me. Flirting with the past is like playing with fire, and considering I’m engaged, I’m bound to get burned.

When the man I promised to marry reveals he’s a wolf in sheep’s clothing, I run to the safety of Tyler’s strong arms. As we grow closer, so do our feelings. Threats and ultimatums are made, and the revelation of the truth is enough to bring me to my knees. I’ll do whatever it takes to protect my family, even if it means shredding my heart.

Too dangerous, too unpredictable, too risky to handle alone - we need each other now more than ever.

After our world nearly collapses, there’s nothing left to do but take it back. Tyler and I team up to destroy the people who are determined to ruin our second chance at a happily ever after. Though our love is undeniable, I just hope it’s enough. We’ll fight until the end to be together - regardless of who tries to get in our way.

Needing You Close is a slow burn, angsty second chance romance with lots of small-town Southern drama. It's book two in the Tyler & Gemma duet and must be listened to in order.

©2020 Kennedy Fox (P)2020 Kennedy Fox

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What a wild ride!

I was hooked on the first book of this duet and I loved the second! Tyler and Gemma are smoking hot. The plot twists that Kennedy Fox threw into this? Mind blowing 🤯 When the big twist was revealed, I had to hit pause just to yell “Whatttttt??!?” I can’t wait for Noah and Katie’s story. Tor and Lia were amazing and I loved having the duel narration.

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Absolutely LOVE Tyler and Gemma's Story!

I absolutely love every book I've read or listen to written by Kennedy Fox and Needing You Close is no exception! I swear, with the way these ladies write all of their books, I feel like I'm there, living this life in the small town, with amazing and close family and friends and of course a HEA at the end.

After the way Keeping You Away ended, I had so many questions. I was anxiously awaiting this audiobook because I needed to know how Tyler and Gemma's story ended (I've been pretty invested in Tyler since meeting him in Always Mine and Always Yours). I started and finished this audiobook in the SAME day, I couldn't stop listening!

I love the small town romance, Tyler returning home and the slow burn/rekindling love with Gemma throughout the book. The love between Tyler and Gemma is so well written, Kennedy Fox made me feel all of the emotions throughout this book. Just when you thought Tyler and Gemma were going to get their happily ever after, there was another twist in the story, until the end which I didn't see coming but I loved so much!

Also, I really appreciate and love the time put into developing the supporting characters in each duet. After finishing Tyler and Gemma's story, just like with every other duet I've read by Kennedy Fox, I've fallen in love and am completely invested in the lead characters of the rest of the series. I can't wait to read the next 4 books in the Ex-Con series in 2021!

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Absolutely Beautiful!

Another EPIC HEA 🙌🏻 Tyler & Gemma’s story took on an epic twist that I did not see coming. I loved these two so much. Tyler did not have the best life and finding love in Gemma was something he didn’t quit feel he deserved. After years of staying away he is finally home but Gemma is engaged to another (crazy psycho). Once Victoria showed her claws I knew something was going to go down.

I couldn’t read through this book fast enough. I was literally on the edge of my seat. There were so many twist I didn’t know how they were ever going to get their HEA but Kennedy Fox does NOT disappoint!! A definite MUST READ!! I CAN NOT wait for Noah & Katie’s story. I have feeling that on is going to break my heart.

Lia Langola & Tor Thom gave an excellent performance to bringing Tyler & Gemma’s story to life! Just beautiful!

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Intense!

I was anxious to continue Tyler and Gemma’s story. This one was intense!
Between Tyler and his issue with Victoria and Gemma with horrible Robert, I was on the edge of my seat.
The outcome? Brilliant! Never expected the ending at all. Loved it!
This had such the perfect ending and a wild ride!

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Perfect ending

I’m all about the happy endings which is why I love Kennedy Fox so much. The process to get to this ending though you’ll just never see it coming! The ups and downs keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page. I never saw this one coming which I love and I’m so happy to finally get a finale for Tyler he absolutely is amazing and has been through so much. I’m excited to see his again in the next series of books I know he will be in there helping Gemma’s brother 💕

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Amazing!

OMG.. This second book really makes the story... Love all the twists and turns. Kept me on edge the whole time to see how it played out. Adore Kennedy Fox's way of telling Tyler and Gemma's story. Really glad how certain people got what was coming to them. Love the conclusion. I like how this story also gets you interested in all the other characters so you want to read what Kennedy Fox writes next. Looking forward to the next books in the series...

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LOVED IT!!

absolutely couldn't put it down!! I was laughing, crying, and wanting to scream. loved how it worked out for Tyler and Gemma!

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Worth the wait!

As always Kennedy is on key with the romance & characters! By far my favorite story line though! I love on going series so I hope to see more with sister/brother characters!

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Loved the tension here!!

EEEK! Needing You Close held the emotion I needed. This story held me captivated through all the twists and turns. Needing You Close was such an intense story with the slow burn I love Kennedy Fox for. I was all about Tyler and watching him get his happily ever after. Fox made Tyler work for it and he did. He did work for it and it was intense. I’m so loving all these characters. I’m deeply invested in on how Noah will get back in Katie's good grace? Can he earn it and what will Fox put them through?

Lia Langola and Tor Thom really brought Gemma and Tyler to life. The narrators really brought out the struggle, the push/pull struggle they had. I could definitely see Thom “being” Tyler. He has that real strong voice that really reminds me of a military man… I know, I’m totally being clichéd. I can’t help it. I enjoy a good strong voiced man. We can’t forget about Lia Langola now, can we. Langola brought Gemma to life so vividly. I felt her anxiety over her feelings with Tyler.

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Worth the wait

The only issue I have with this author is this duets, its killing me waiting to read the next part, lol
But everything else, it just gets you hooked 😊

This conclusion to Gemma and Tyler’s story was spot on. It was filled with so much emotion and angst and don’t forget the romance. After the first part of their story I couldn’t wait for the next part. And it didn’t disappoint.

This book just made me so anxious. Having to deal with Victoria and Gemma’s ex-fiancé didn’t make this an easy journey. I wanted to hurt him so bad ☹ Lots of intrigue and manipulations and drama and scheming it just drove me mad, but it definitely made the story interesting. All in all I don’t have a complaint about this duet ended. Everything was just an amazing story.
From the drama to the supporting characters I don’t have one complaint. I am definitely a fan of these two authors

I have to say that the Lia Langola’s narration is growing on me 😊 Tor Thom is always a pleasure listening to ♥ 😊

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