Very well written. You will hang on every word and long for more. The connection between Dex and Bonnie is a strong sexual and loving Dom and Sub relationship. The desire they have for each other is off the charts. Beautiful storyline.

I have enjoyed and loved each book in the Purgatory series. These are fairly short and easy reads. Lots of great sex and love these Doms!

Another winner in this series of terrific books. I've enjoyed each one and this book is no exception. One click it now

Edgy and erotic, just how I like it. Eliza never disappoints me.

I downloaded this book as a freebie and it's been on my Kindle for a few days. I was not intending to read it now, but I accidentally opened the book when adding it to a collection, read the first page, and was immediately drawn in by Bonnie.I have a long list of ARC reviews due soon, but I got sucked in so quickly that I abandoned the ARC I'm currently reading and devoured Bonnie and Dex's story. That's how good E.M. Gayle is at drawing you in. I was rooting for Bonnie in two pages. I finished the book I'm one sitting and don't regret it one bit. Hold Me Close is my first E.M. Gayle read, but it most definitely will not be my last.This novella is steamy as hell, but Gayle manages to pack so much heart into the short story, too. For a BDSM read heavy on the conflicted pasts it manages to be light enough to be a quick read but substantial enough to get you invested in the world (assuming you're jumping into book 6 of a series of interconnected standalones like me and you aren't already invested, that is).This is a 4 star read for me rather than 5 because it is a tad more rushed than necessary. It keeps things lighter and totally works for the story, but it keeps it from being quite next level. The writing is solid and easy to connect with, but also just a touch below awesome. However, I still highly recommend.

Her new book, HOLD ME CLOSE, written as part of the Purgatory Club series does not disappoint. This is just not one book in a series but rather part of the larger Purgatory Club community. Each and every book tells it own story but the larger Purgatory Club community continues to grow with each and every book in the series. Along with Bonnie and Dex the main characters in this novella, she also brings back some old friends from earlier books. While all the books in this series are stand alones, I highly recommend that you read the other books in this series. I won’t go into specific details about this novella because you can read the book description easily enough. But I will say that her main characters Bonnie and Dex are two individuals, each carrying some past emotional baggage. Through their mutual, but reluctant attraction to each either, they struggle to build a relationship together, but not without a little help from a Purgatory Club matchmaker and a tropical island. You will find steamy heat in this book and it is not just from being on a tropical island. I enjoyed reading Bonnie and Dex’s story and I hope to read more books from members of the Purgatory Club.

Dee is a bad ass Dom with the attitude to match. Bonnie is the meek sub that has lost her Dom and sees Dex once a month to try and get better. Everyone sees that they are perfect together but it takes extreme measures to open their eyes. Will Bonnie Sub finally win Dex over or will Dex break her heart?

A great BDSM story from the Purgatory series filled with grief, guilt, turmoil, hot scenes, and a HEA.I voluntarily reviewed an advance reader copy of this book.

Pretty good. 2 people with issues that need to work through them alone an together I order to get a happily ever after.

Dex becomes a temporary Dom for Bonnie when her Dom dies and there's the stipulation of no sex. The stipulation soon goes out the window and they have a scene that's followed by mind-blowing sex. Dex is afraid to be a permanent Dom for Bonnie due to his past and Bonnie wants more than just temporary. This is a hot book-enjoy!!!!!

I was totally blown away by this book. It was intense and exciting at the same time. I was hooked from the first word. I definitely recommend this book.

This book was hot with a good story and chemistry right off the bat. Could they work on their communication better....yes but it all ends with a HEA! I'm a fan and just downloaded book 1 in this series!

Wow, I’ve been following both the Purgatory series by Eliza Gayle, and this really cool Invitation to Eden series, and this book fit both of those great series. It was sexy, emotional and very entertaining.Bonnie, is a great heroine, she’s both strong and willing to submit to the very alpha Dex. These are two characters that aren’t sure they are what the other wants, but are definitely what they both need.Dex is a fantastic Dom, he’s very much in charge, sexy, and I would gladly take him home, through in a visit to Eden and I was so very much in love with this man. Even if at one point I wanted to yell at him, but I also wanted to yell Bonnie, because they were both so stubborn.Very sexy and highly recommended, pick this up even if you haven’t read either series, this story won’t disappoint!

Loved this book really enjoyed it

Hold Me Close may be book 6 in the Purgatory Club series but it is easily read as a stand alone and features parts of both the Purgatory and Invitation to Eden worlds.I could do nothing but submit to the sensuous words and devour the book in one sitting. I loved this story, Dex and Bonnie are amazing characters. The struggle they go through will bring you to your knees and leave you wanting more from this amazing author, Eliza Gayle. I am patiently waiting for the next trip to Purgatory and Eden.