I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Natasha Madison has returned with a brand-new installment in her Southern Wedding series. This time around we get Shelby’s story, sister of the hero from Mine to Have. In Mine to Hold, Madison delivers to her readers a delightful and sizzling friend to lover's romance. A fast read, Mine to Hold, took me to a place where I could forget about the troubles happening around me for a few hours. Now I want to visit the Turks and Caicos Island. I dreamt of white sandy beaches, private bungalows and sensuous massages with the last one being ministered by my other half. Ok enough about my dreaming. The setting, the characters, the banter, and the romance combined made for a fast, but enjoyable reading experience. What was supposed the best day of Shelby’s life turned out to be a nightmare and Ace, her best friend, unwittingly found himself in the crossfire. My heart broke for them both. However, they both handled the situation like champions. I am not sure if I would have acted so calm. Then again, it was the best thing to have happened to them both as it pushed them into acknowledging their feelings for each other. Although it took a trip to Turks for it to happen. Ace and Shelby had crazy chemistry. It was clear from the beginning they were made for each other. They knew more about both each than the persons with whom they were in a relationship. Mine to Hold didn’t deliver any unexpected twists. I knew the path the story would take, however it still kept me entertained. The story shows one has to be careful who they allow in their circle. Not everyone in your circle is happy for you. There is always that one who is jealous of you and will try any means to tear you down. I found Mine to Hold to be a humorous, flirty, steamy friends to lover's romance that will whet your appetite and leave you satiated at the end. - Satisfying  This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading Merged review: I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Natasha Madison has returned with a brand-new installment in her Southern Wedding series. This time around we get Shelby’s story, sister of the hero from Mine to Have. In Mine to Hold, Madison delivers to her readers a delightful and sizzling friend to lover's romance. A fast read, Mine to Hold, took me to a place where I could forget about the troubles happening around me for a few hours. Now I want to visit the Turks and Caicos Island. I dreamt of white sandy beaches, private bungalows and sensuous massages with the last one being ministered by my other half. Ok enough about my dreaming. The setting, the characters, the banter, and the romance combined made for a fast, but enjoyable reading experience. What was supposed the best day of Shelby’s life turned out to be a nightmare and Ace, her best friend, unwittingly found himself in the crossfire. My heart broke for them both. However, they both handled the situation like champions. I am not sure if I would have acted so calm. Then again, it was the best thing to have happened to them both as it pushed them into acknowledging their feelings for each other. Although it took a trip to Turks for it to happen. Ace and Shelby had crazy chemistry. It was clear from the beginning they were made for each other. They knew more about both each than the persons with whom they were in a relationship. Mine to Hold didn’t deliver any unexpected twists. I knew the path the story would take, however it still kept me entertained. The story shows one has to be careful who they allow in their circle. Not everyone in your circle is happy for you. There is always that one who is jealous of you and will try any means to tear you down. I found Mine to Hold to be a humorous, flirty, steamy friends to lover's romance that will whet your appetite and leave you satiated at the end. - Satisfying  This review was originally posted on Totally Addicted to Reading