Review: No Holding Back by Lori Foster

Author: Lori Foster
Publisher: Harlequin
Publication date: January 2021

 Introducing The McKenzies of Ridge Trail, an all-new sexy contemporary romance series from New York Times bestselling author Lori Foster.

Not needing him won’t stop her from wanting him…
Trucker Sterling (Star) Parson is no stranger to the challenges a woman faces, both in her industry and in life. But she can take care of herself. She’s never needed—or wanted—a man around...until she meets Cade McKenzie. The take-charge bar owner sets off all kinds of alarm bells for Sterling, but he also sets her heart racing.

Cade’s lived in Ridge Trail long enough to know trouble when he sees it, and the moment Sterling—Star—walks into his bar, he knows trouble’s come to call. Secrets run deep in the small town and Cade can tell Star’s got as many as he does, leaving him itching to uncover every last one. But finding common ground will mean trusting one another, further feeding an intense attraction that’s growing impossible to resist.

One of my favorite things about reading is starting a new series.  I love meeting and getting to know new characters.  No Holding Back is the first book in a new series featuring the McKenzie family.  This one is Sterling and Cade's story.  I loved the book and couldn't put it down.  It had great characters, tense moments and steamy love scenes.

My favorite character was Sterling (Star).I loved how she was so strong and kick-ass.  She could take care of herself and didn't need anyone to do it for her.  Her relationship with Cade was an added bonus.  They fit very well together.  They had great banter.  Even thought Cade was an alpha  male, Sterling was able to give as good as she got.  I also loved Cade's family   I can't wait until his siblings get their stories. The book does deal with human trafficking.  However, I thought it was done in a very tasteful way.  It also looks like it will be part of the series going forward.    

I highly recommend this one.  It's a wonderful first book in a series.  I look forward to the next book. I'm hoping it is Reyes's story.