His Reason to Stay by Cathryn Fox

They made one beautiful mistake. The consequences could haunt them for life.

From the moment the Nelson brothers took a lonely young girl from the wrong side of the tracks under their wing, Rachel Andrews loved them both with all her heart. But it was James who won her hand.

Now widowed, she’s trying to pick up the pieces for her daughter’s sake as well as her own, but once again loneliness is her closest friend—until James’s brother comes back to town. The man she secretly wishes had asked her first.

Army ammunitions expert Kyle Nelson would rather face live fire than face the raw reminder that the woman he loved chose his brother over him, but he’s tired of running. And ready to step up to be the man everyone needs him to be—especially the young niece he’s never met.

As time runs short before Kyle ships out again, the desire Kyle and Rachel have suppressed breaks free in a fiery rush. Tempting her to reveal a secret that could give him a reason to stay—or burn their love to ash.

Warning: Contains a hot military man who will steal your panties as well as your heart.

Book 6
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Reviews by the Wicked Reads Review Team

Veronica – ☆☆☆☆
Kyle, our hero, has been in love with Rachel since the day he met her. But his brother James makes a move first and he loses the girl. Fast forward a few years and Rachel is a widow with a young daughter, Ava. Kyle returns from war and gets a second chance at love but he feels he is betraying his brother. Frankly, the bits we see of James portray him as a selfish Mama's boy so I had no qualms about Kyle being with Rachel.

His Reason to Stay is a very steamy erotic romance. There was more time spent on bedroom activities than I was anticipating but I didn't mind a bit. The storyline is straight forward and enjoyable making this easy reading.

His Reason to Stay can be read as a standalone even though it is book 6 in the series. I have not read the previous books yet but I definitely will be. This was very good.


Ruthie – ☆☆☆☆
The sixth in the series – but can be read as a standalone – and when you do, do not be surprised if you go back and read the rest, as Ms. Fox has definitely got a way with words!

This is a lovely story with plenty of heat in the bedroom too. Repressed feelings of love caused Kyle to leave, but now he has a second chance, if only he can get over the past, and believe in a future. Add in a cute little girl, daughter to the woman who never stopped loving him either, and the story is set. I liked the set up, it is easy to just keep turning the pages, and Ms. Fox gives us the happy ever after we believe they deserve.

Also Available in the In the Line of Duty Series

Book 5
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A multi published author in the romance genre, Cathryn is a wife, mom, sister, daughter and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. She has two teenagers who keep her busy with their never-ending activities, and a husband who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. Cathryn can never find balance in her life, is always trying to find time to go to the gym, can never keep up with emails, Facebook or Twitter and tries to write page-turning books her readers will love. A maritimer at heart, and former financial officer, Cathryn has lived all over Canada but has finally settled down in her childhood hometown with her family.

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Reviewers on the Wicked Reads Review Team were provided a free copy of His Best Friend's Girl (In the Line of Duty #5) by Cathryn Fox to read and review.