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In the Line of Duty #6
His Reason to Stay
When the Nelson brothers took me under their wing in high school, I fell in love with both of them.
But it was the older brother who asked for my hand.
Now widowed, I’m trying to pick up the pieces of my life.
But my world turns upside down when my Kyle Nelson returns home.
The man I secretly wished I’d married.
He steps up to be the man I need, the uncle his niece never met.
As time runs short before he ships out again, the desire we’ve suppressed breaks free.
Tempting me to reveal a secret that could give him a reason to stay—or burn our love to ash.
Each book in the Line of Duty Series can be read as a Standalone.
But it was the older brother who asked for my hand.
Now widowed, I’m trying to pick up the pieces of my life.
But my world turns upside down when my Kyle Nelson returns home.
The man I secretly wished I’d married.
He steps up to be the man I need, the uncle his niece never met.
As time runs short before he ships out again, the desire we’ve suppressed breaks free.
Tempting me to reveal a secret that could give him a reason to stay—or burn our love to ash.
Each book in the Line of Duty Series can be read as a Standalone.
200 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 16, 2016
About the author
Cathryn Fox
268 books1,376 followersNew York Times and USA Today bestselling author Cathryn Fox is a wife, mom, sister, daughter, aunt and friend. She loves dogs, sunny weather, anything chocolate (she never says no to a brownie) pizza and red wine. Cathryn lives in beautiful Nova Scotia with her husband, who is convinced he can turn her into a mixed martial arts fan. When not writing, Cathryn can be found Skyping with her son living in Seattle (could he have moved any farther away?) shopping with her daughter in the city, watching a big action flick with her husband, or hanging out and laughing with friends.
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January 4, 2016
5 All of you Stars
"Sweetie, one look at you and I could tell you had sex last night." "Shh." She glanced around to make sure of the patrons entering or exiting the store had heard Sara. She lowered her voice. "What gave it away?" Sara pursed her lips and circled her finger in front of Rachel's face. "The glazed look in your eyes, the way your skin is glowing. Those are all tells, but the biggest giveaway is in the way you're walking." "What?" she said mortified as Sara laughed. "I was not walking funny," she shot back. "You kind of were." She licked her lips. "He was big, huh?"-Sara and Rachel
OMG Wow this book! So this is the second book I have ever read by Cathryn Fox and I just freakin loved it. So a few months ago I came across a book on Netgalley called His Best Friend's Girl by Cathryn Fox. I had never heard of her but the book sounded good so I requested and got it. When I read it I loved it. Matt was so yummy and I really connected to Cathryn Fox's writing style. So when His Reason to Stay hit Netgalley I didn't even think twice about requesting it. His Reason To Stay was better then His best Friend's Girl and that is saying something with how much I loved Matt's story! Kyle and Rachel story blew me away. It was emotional and sweet. I sat there reading it with a silly grin on my face almost the whole time.
"Rach... Fuck.... I..." He brushed his thumb over her cheek, his touch so caring and gentle it took her breath away. "You what?" she asked. "I...I need...I fucking need, okay." "Then take." "Take what you need, Kyle." Her hand went to his chest, the soothing balm in her palm cool on his heated skin. His cock surged to life. "Take what you need and give me only what you can give."-Kyle and Rachel
Kyle was sexy as hell which I am beginning to think is a trait all the men in Cathryn Fox's books have. He was strong, supportive, and outspoken. Kyle was a giver, always putting others needs and happiness before his own. Kyle down played all his strong suits so his older brother James could shine. Kyle and James were both in love with Rachel and Kyle always putting his brothers needs before his own stepped back. Kyle felt a ton of guilt over his feelings for Rachel especially after his brother died. Kyle was charming and a bit kinky in the bedroom. The way he was with little Ava (Rachel's daughter) melted my heart. Nothing is sexier, NOTHING..... than a man who loves and cares for a child. Good fathers(by blood or love) = Sexy beast! Just Sayin' Add in the fact that Kyle did dishes and he was a dream come true. Rachel was very down to earth. She was sweet and playful and had that whole cute girl next door thing going on. Both Kyle and Rachel felt very realistic. They acted and did things that I as a reader could relate to.
"I'm going to fuck you so hard tonight, Rach." "Oh God," she cried out. She swiped her tongue over her bottom lip and he struggled to get himself together. "But first I'm going to run my tongue all over you. Then, just when you think you can't take it anymore, I'm going to slip between your legs and take your pussy into my mouth."-Kyle and Rachel
Kyle and Rachel's chemistry was off the charts. They also had a easiness that came from being close for years. Their relationship was cute and when you add in a small adorable little girl with big blue eyes you have my happy zone! I was all about the cute family moments. I just really enjoyed this read. I said it too with Matt's book, and I will say it again I have to go back and read all the other books in this series! This small taste isn't enough I need more of the In the Line of Duty series.
"You. What I want is you. All of you."-Rachel
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"Sweetie, one look at you and I could tell you had sex last night." "Shh." She glanced around to make sure of the patrons entering or exiting the store had heard Sara. She lowered her voice. "What gave it away?" Sara pursed her lips and circled her finger in front of Rachel's face. "The glazed look in your eyes, the way your skin is glowing. Those are all tells, but the biggest giveaway is in the way you're walking." "What?" she said mortified as Sara laughed. "I was not walking funny," she shot back. "You kind of were." She licked her lips. "He was big, huh?"-Sara and Rachel
OMG Wow this book! So this is the second book I have ever read by Cathryn Fox and I just freakin loved it. So a few months ago I came across a book on Netgalley called His Best Friend's Girl by Cathryn Fox. I had never heard of her but the book sounded good so I requested and got it. When I read it I loved it. Matt was so yummy and I really connected to Cathryn Fox's writing style. So when His Reason to Stay hit Netgalley I didn't even think twice about requesting it. His Reason To Stay was better then His best Friend's Girl and that is saying something with how much I loved Matt's story! Kyle and Rachel story blew me away. It was emotional and sweet. I sat there reading it with a silly grin on my face almost the whole time.
"Rach... Fuck.... I..." He brushed his thumb over her cheek, his touch so caring and gentle it took her breath away. "You what?" she asked. "I...I need...I fucking need, okay." "Then take." "Take what you need, Kyle." Her hand went to his chest, the soothing balm in her palm cool on his heated skin. His cock surged to life. "Take what you need and give me only what you can give."-Kyle and Rachel
Kyle was sexy as hell which I am beginning to think is a trait all the men in Cathryn Fox's books have. He was strong, supportive, and outspoken. Kyle was a giver, always putting others needs and happiness before his own. Kyle down played all his strong suits so his older brother James could shine. Kyle and James were both in love with Rachel and Kyle always putting his brothers needs before his own stepped back. Kyle felt a ton of guilt over his feelings for Rachel especially after his brother died. Kyle was charming and a bit kinky in the bedroom. The way he was with little Ava (Rachel's daughter) melted my heart. Nothing is sexier, NOTHING..... than a man who loves and cares for a child. Good fathers(by blood or love) = Sexy beast! Just Sayin' Add in the fact that Kyle did dishes and he was a dream come true. Rachel was very down to earth. She was sweet and playful and had that whole cute girl next door thing going on. Both Kyle and Rachel felt very realistic. They acted and did things that I as a reader could relate to.
"I'm going to fuck you so hard tonight, Rach." "Oh God," she cried out. She swiped her tongue over her bottom lip and he struggled to get himself together. "But first I'm going to run my tongue all over you. Then, just when you think you can't take it anymore, I'm going to slip between your legs and take your pussy into my mouth."-Kyle and Rachel
Kyle and Rachel's chemistry was off the charts. They also had a easiness that came from being close for years. Their relationship was cute and when you add in a small adorable little girl with big blue eyes you have my happy zone! I was all about the cute family moments. I just really enjoyed this read. I said it too with Matt's book, and I will say it again I have to go back and read all the other books in this series! This small taste isn't enough I need more of the In the Line of Duty series.
"You. What I want is you. All of you."-Rachel
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October 16, 2019
Quello che vi presento oggi è un romanzo che parla di una passione vera e forte ma a lungo soppressa, che quando esplode è incontenibile.
Rachel Andrews, una giovane e semplice ragazza, durante il liceo ha conosciuto i fratelli Nelson che provengono da una ricca famiglia. Kyle e James l’hanno presa sotto la loro ala protettrice e durante gli anni delle superiori hanno passato moltissimo tempo tutti e tre insieme.
La verità è che entrambi i fratelli l’hanno amata fin da subito. Dopo l’università il più veloce a dichiararsi e a chiederle di uscire è stato James. Kyle, in silenzio, si è fatto da parte e ha deciso di arruolarsi nell’esercito e partire.
La madre dei due fratelli non vede di buon occhio Rachel perché crede sia una arrampicatrice sociale e fa di tutto per ostacolare il rapporto dei figli con la ragazza. Nonostante ciò James chiede alla giovane di sposarlo e con la benedizione del fratello Kyle i due programmano il matrimonio, ma come sempre la madre si mette di mezzo per complicare le cose. Un giorno, per colpa della stessa, James e Rachel litigano seriamente e la ragazza gli restituisce l’anello di fidanzamento scappando in lacrime.
“…schivò la sua mano e si voltò. Le lacrime le rigarono il viso quando aprì la porta principale… James fece per seguirla ma Irene lo fermò… balzò sull’auto e si asciugò le lacrime… guidò veloce tra le strade senza idea di dove stesse andando…”
Per caso incontra Kyle che senza pensarci la consola e la abbraccia offrendole il suo petto come rifugio. Ma nonostante quello che prova per Rachel il bel soldato la convince a tornare con il fratello.
“Lei si appoggiò alla sua mano e lui la attirò a sé. Con le emozioni in subbuglio lo abbracciò e si rilassò… -E’ finita- sussurrò… -Devi tornare là, siete fatti l’uno per l’altra, potete sistemare le cose Rach-…”
Così James e Rachel convolano a nozze e hanno una bambina, ma dopo circa tre anni James per un difetto cardiaco muore, lasciando sola la moglie ad occuparsi della piccola Ava. Passano altri due anni e Kyle ritorna a casa per un congedo di qualche settimana. Decide che finalmente è ora di passare del tempo con la sua nipotina, ma quando rivede la donna che ha sempre amato scopre che i sentimenti di un tempo non si sono mai affievoliti, anzi….
Il sacrificio di un fratello, un segreto da rivelare, una passione bruciante è quello che leggerete in questo romanzo scritto egregiamente. I personaggi sono ben delineati e la trama è scorrevole e travolgente.
Per me sono 4 abbracci
Ruth
Rachel Andrews, una giovane e semplice ragazza, durante il liceo ha conosciuto i fratelli Nelson che provengono da una ricca famiglia. Kyle e James l’hanno presa sotto la loro ala protettrice e durante gli anni delle superiori hanno passato moltissimo tempo tutti e tre insieme.
La verità è che entrambi i fratelli l’hanno amata fin da subito. Dopo l’università il più veloce a dichiararsi e a chiederle di uscire è stato James. Kyle, in silenzio, si è fatto da parte e ha deciso di arruolarsi nell’esercito e partire.
La madre dei due fratelli non vede di buon occhio Rachel perché crede sia una arrampicatrice sociale e fa di tutto per ostacolare il rapporto dei figli con la ragazza. Nonostante ciò James chiede alla giovane di sposarlo e con la benedizione del fratello Kyle i due programmano il matrimonio, ma come sempre la madre si mette di mezzo per complicare le cose. Un giorno, per colpa della stessa, James e Rachel litigano seriamente e la ragazza gli restituisce l’anello di fidanzamento scappando in lacrime.
“…schivò la sua mano e si voltò. Le lacrime le rigarono il viso quando aprì la porta principale… James fece per seguirla ma Irene lo fermò… balzò sull’auto e si asciugò le lacrime… guidò veloce tra le strade senza idea di dove stesse andando…”
Per caso incontra Kyle che senza pensarci la consola e la abbraccia offrendole il suo petto come rifugio. Ma nonostante quello che prova per Rachel il bel soldato la convince a tornare con il fratello.
“Lei si appoggiò alla sua mano e lui la attirò a sé. Con le emozioni in subbuglio lo abbracciò e si rilassò… -E’ finita- sussurrò… -Devi tornare là, siete fatti l’uno per l’altra, potete sistemare le cose Rach-…”
Così James e Rachel convolano a nozze e hanno una bambina, ma dopo circa tre anni James per un difetto cardiaco muore, lasciando sola la moglie ad occuparsi della piccola Ava. Passano altri due anni e Kyle ritorna a casa per un congedo di qualche settimana. Decide che finalmente è ora di passare del tempo con la sua nipotina, ma quando rivede la donna che ha sempre amato scopre che i sentimenti di un tempo non si sono mai affievoliti, anzi….
Il sacrificio di un fratello, un segreto da rivelare, una passione bruciante è quello che leggerete in questo romanzo scritto egregiamente. I personaggi sono ben delineati e la trama è scorrevole e travolgente.
Per me sono 4 abbracci
Ruth
October 27, 2019
Salve lettrici,
Continua la serie “In The Line Of Duty” di Cathryn Fox con la storia di Kyle Nelson e dalla sua Rachel in “La sua ragione per restare”, il sesto volume.
Kyle e Rachel sono stati migliori amici per tantissimo tempo, erano inseparabili ed erano innamorati. Rachel, però, ha sempre avuto il cuore diviso a metà e, seppur amasse immensamente Kyle, amava anche James, suo fratello.
James è l’uomo che Rachel sposa, quello con cui costruisce una famiglia e Kyle, annientato dal dolore, non può che scappare e trovare rifugio nell’esercito.
Kyle ama così tanto entrambi da mettersi da parte.
Una notte, Kyle e Rachel commettono un errore, un unico e bellissimo errore, che sembra essere stato sepolto.
Adesso Kyle è tornato e vuole passare del tempo con Ava, sua nipote.
Rachel vuole dargli un motivo per restare, lei vuole essere il suo motivo per restare.
Un segreto, però, potrebbe allontanare Kyle e farlo rinunciare alla loro seconda possibilità.
“La sua ragione per restare” non ha nulla da invidiare ai volumi precedenti.
Ho amato tutta la serie e, anche dopo sei volumi, non sono ancora sazia di questa autrice e delle sue storie.
Questi militari sono davvero sexy e ognuna delle loro storie può essere letta singolarmente, anche se, nel corso dei romanzi, ci sono le loro rimpatriate.
Questi ragazzi sono una bellissima famiglia allargata, piena di amore, bambini e amici a quattro zampe.
Le loro sono storie molto belle, scorrevoli, dolci e sensuali.
È impossibile non apprezzarle, tanto che ho letto questo volume davvero in poche ore.
La storia di Kyle e Rachel è carina, semplice e dolcissima.
È facile affezionarsi a loro, alla dolce Ava e al loro legame che, pagina dopo pagina, non smette di coinvolgere.
“La sua ragione per restare” è una storia fluida, leggera, coinvolgente e passionale.
È facile dimenticarsi del resto e leggere questo libro che, seppur breve, ha tutte le carte in regola per regalarvi una piacevole lettura.
Voto 4,5
Continua la serie “In The Line Of Duty” di Cathryn Fox con la storia di Kyle Nelson e dalla sua Rachel in “La sua ragione per restare”, il sesto volume.
Kyle e Rachel sono stati migliori amici per tantissimo tempo, erano inseparabili ed erano innamorati. Rachel, però, ha sempre avuto il cuore diviso a metà e, seppur amasse immensamente Kyle, amava anche James, suo fratello.
James è l’uomo che Rachel sposa, quello con cui costruisce una famiglia e Kyle, annientato dal dolore, non può che scappare e trovare rifugio nell’esercito.
Kyle ama così tanto entrambi da mettersi da parte.
Una notte, Kyle e Rachel commettono un errore, un unico e bellissimo errore, che sembra essere stato sepolto.
Adesso Kyle è tornato e vuole passare del tempo con Ava, sua nipote.
Rachel vuole dargli un motivo per restare, lei vuole essere il suo motivo per restare.
Un segreto, però, potrebbe allontanare Kyle e farlo rinunciare alla loro seconda possibilità.
“La sua ragione per restare” non ha nulla da invidiare ai volumi precedenti.
Ho amato tutta la serie e, anche dopo sei volumi, non sono ancora sazia di questa autrice e delle sue storie.
Questi militari sono davvero sexy e ognuna delle loro storie può essere letta singolarmente, anche se, nel corso dei romanzi, ci sono le loro rimpatriate.
Questi ragazzi sono una bellissima famiglia allargata, piena di amore, bambini e amici a quattro zampe.
Le loro sono storie molto belle, scorrevoli, dolci e sensuali.
È impossibile non apprezzarle, tanto che ho letto questo volume davvero in poche ore.
La storia di Kyle e Rachel è carina, semplice e dolcissima.
È facile affezionarsi a loro, alla dolce Ava e al loro legame che, pagina dopo pagina, non smette di coinvolgere.
“La sua ragione per restare” è una storia fluida, leggera, coinvolgente e passionale.
È facile dimenticarsi del resto e leggere questo libro che, seppur breve, ha tutte le carte in regola per regalarvi una piacevole lettura.
Voto 4,5
February 2, 2016
LOVED, LOVED, LOVED!!!!!
This was the first story I read in this series and I am blown away!! Cathryn has a way with words that have you completely enveloped in the story.
Rachel has loved two men, but only one was her forever. Now that he’s back in her life, she has no idea how to handle the fact that every smile, touch, or word from him has her heart fluttering. He’s always been the one, but he left. He went away to the army after she married his brother. Surely he can’t love her the same way she loved him? Or he wouldn’t have left.
Kyle is the returning soldier. He comes home two weeks before Easter and his first stop is to see Rachel. After years of being apart, one look at her and he’s as deeply in love as he was all those years ago. But, he can’t possibly be the man she wants. She loved his brother, married him. He could never step in to fill his brother’s shoes. Could he?
When you touch me Rach. When you put your hands on my body, it makes me crazy.
Rachel is keeping a secret, one that can make Kyle leave for good. One that he could possibly never forgive. Is it worth it to tell him the truth? Will he understand?
I LOVEDDDD THIS BOOK!!! Kyle will definitely be melting your panties and stealing your heart.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Dani from Alpha Book Club
This was the first story I read in this series and I am blown away!! Cathryn has a way with words that have you completely enveloped in the story.
Rachel has loved two men, but only one was her forever. Now that he’s back in her life, she has no idea how to handle the fact that every smile, touch, or word from him has her heart fluttering. He’s always been the one, but he left. He went away to the army after she married his brother. Surely he can’t love her the same way she loved him? Or he wouldn’t have left.
Kyle is the returning soldier. He comes home two weeks before Easter and his first stop is to see Rachel. After years of being apart, one look at her and he’s as deeply in love as he was all those years ago. But, he can’t possibly be the man she wants. She loved his brother, married him. He could never step in to fill his brother’s shoes. Could he?
When you touch me Rach. When you put your hands on my body, it makes me crazy.
Rachel is keeping a secret, one that can make Kyle leave for good. One that he could possibly never forgive. Is it worth it to tell him the truth? Will he understand?
I LOVEDDDD THIS BOOK!!! Kyle will definitely be melting your panties and stealing your heart.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Dani from Alpha Book Club
February 3, 2016
Title:His Reason to Stay
Author: Cathryn Fox
Series: In the Line of Duty, Book #6
Publisher: Samhain Publishing Ltd
Release Date: February 16, 2016
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Page Count: 200
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
“Her skin tingled from his kisses, burned from his hot mouth. Heat flooded her core, and she pressed her hand to her stomach. As a shudder raced through her, she pinched her lips tight, not wanting to share the intimate details with anyone yet.”
4 out of this world stars! What a great book….I’m still processing all my feelings
God, I loved Kyle and Rachel’s story. This was such a beautiful book and I loved it. I didn’t want it to end. This book had me crying and laughing so many times with every turn of the page. You’ll definitely need a box of tissues to get through this book!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
PLOT: 5
CHEMISTRY: 4
PACING: 5
ENDING: 5
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 5
Author: Cathryn Fox
Series: In the Line of Duty, Book #6
Publisher: Samhain Publishing Ltd
Release Date: February 16, 2016
Genre(s): Contemporary Romance
Page Count: 200
Heat Level: 4 flames out of 5
Rating: 4 stars out of 5
Blurb:
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.
“Her skin tingled from his kisses, burned from his hot mouth. Heat flooded her core, and she pressed her hand to her stomach. As a shudder raced through her, she pinched her lips tight, not wanting to share the intimate details with anyone yet.”
4 out of this world stars! What a great book….I’m still processing all my feelings
God, I loved Kyle and Rachel’s story. This was such a beautiful book and I loved it. I didn’t want it to end. This book had me crying and laughing so many times with every turn of the page. You’ll definitely need a box of tissues to get through this book!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Melissa from Alpha Book Club
PLOT: 5
CHEMISTRY: 4
PACING: 5
ENDING: 5
CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT: 5
April 4, 2020
Chris McGranitt - per RFS
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Rachel Andrews, è una giovane e solitaria ragazza che ha vissuto un’infanzia disagiata, fino al momento in cui ha conosciuto i fratelli Nelson.
I due uomini, sono diventati in breve tempo, molto importanti per la donna, poiché l’hanno protetta e guidata fin da subito; ma Rachel, che ha amato entrambi, chi ha scelto? E soprattutto, avrà fatto la scelta giusta?
Rimasta vedova e con una figlia, dovrà contare sulle sue forze per fare ordine nella sua vita, e aprire di nuovo il suo cuore all’amore.
Kyle Nelson è un uomo che ha sacrificato tutto per il paese e per il fratello maggiore, James, persino per la donna che ha amato e che forse resterà per sempre nel suo cuore. Militare esperto in munizioni ed esplosivi, tosto sul lavoro tanto quanto reticente è sull’amore, ha deciso di smettere di scappare e di affrontare il suo passato e la sua nipotina che non ha mai visto.
Una nuova missione è all’orizzonte, e sia Rachel che Kyle dovranno fare i conti con i loro sentimenti inespressi, e con il ricordo bruciante di una notte di passione passata insieme; ma oggi, nei loro cuori, arde più che mai un segreto che potrebbe distruggere o guarire le loro anime.
L’autrice ci regala in questo romanzo, tensioni erotiche che vanno di pari passo con sensi di colpa pesanti come macigni, che si protraggono per buona parte del romanzo.
Cathryn Fox ci aveva viziato con bellissimi maschi alfa, grandi e grossi, che sul lato sentimentale erano ottusi e incapaci; al contrario Kyle si è dimostrato fin da subito consapevole di chi e che cosa avesse bisogno.
Ha sottolineato la sua titubanza, la stessa che per motivi tutt’altro che futili ha fatto fare marcia indietro Rachel, ma la determinazione, la fiducia e la verità sono armi potenti, ed entrambi li metteranno in pratica per formare la famiglia che meritano.
Unica pecca: i colpi di scena non presenti! Quasi scontata la trama, pur essendo piacevole come lettura. Non il migliore della serie comunque.
Il libro lo consiglio per la tensione erotica, che tiene sospeso il lettore e lo coinvolge fino alla fine.
Mi piace inoltre, come l’autrice, attraverso il libro, ci sprona a tenere la testa alta, in ogni situazione, perché per amore vale la pena di lottare sempre.
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Rachel Andrews, è una giovane e solitaria ragazza che ha vissuto un’infanzia disagiata, fino al momento in cui ha conosciuto i fratelli Nelson.
I due uomini, sono diventati in breve tempo, molto importanti per la donna, poiché l’hanno protetta e guidata fin da subito; ma Rachel, che ha amato entrambi, chi ha scelto? E soprattutto, avrà fatto la scelta giusta?
Rimasta vedova e con una figlia, dovrà contare sulle sue forze per fare ordine nella sua vita, e aprire di nuovo il suo cuore all’amore.
Kyle Nelson è un uomo che ha sacrificato tutto per il paese e per il fratello maggiore, James, persino per la donna che ha amato e che forse resterà per sempre nel suo cuore. Militare esperto in munizioni ed esplosivi, tosto sul lavoro tanto quanto reticente è sull’amore, ha deciso di smettere di scappare e di affrontare il suo passato e la sua nipotina che non ha mai visto.
Una nuova missione è all’orizzonte, e sia Rachel che Kyle dovranno fare i conti con i loro sentimenti inespressi, e con il ricordo bruciante di una notte di passione passata insieme; ma oggi, nei loro cuori, arde più che mai un segreto che potrebbe distruggere o guarire le loro anime.
L’autrice ci regala in questo romanzo, tensioni erotiche che vanno di pari passo con sensi di colpa pesanti come macigni, che si protraggono per buona parte del romanzo.
Cathryn Fox ci aveva viziato con bellissimi maschi alfa, grandi e grossi, che sul lato sentimentale erano ottusi e incapaci; al contrario Kyle si è dimostrato fin da subito consapevole di chi e che cosa avesse bisogno.
Ha sottolineato la sua titubanza, la stessa che per motivi tutt’altro che futili ha fatto fare marcia indietro Rachel, ma la determinazione, la fiducia e la verità sono armi potenti, ed entrambi li metteranno in pratica per formare la famiglia che meritano.
Unica pecca: i colpi di scena non presenti! Quasi scontata la trama, pur essendo piacevole come lettura. Non il migliore della serie comunque.
Il libro lo consiglio per la tensione erotica, che tiene sospeso il lettore e lo coinvolge fino alla fine.
Mi piace inoltre, come l’autrice, attraverso il libro, ci sprona a tenere la testa alta, in ogni situazione, perché per amore vale la pena di lottare sempre.
January 17, 2025
This is the best book in this series in my opinion!
Kyle and Rachel’s chemistry is off the charts. Kyle is such a good man, always putting his brother’s needs in front of his own. I’m glad in the end he was finally able to put himself first so he could get his happy ending with Rachel.
Kyle and Rachel’s chemistry is off the charts. Kyle is such a good man, always putting his brother’s needs in front of his own. I’m glad in the end he was finally able to put himself first so he could get his happy ending with Rachel.
February 2, 2016
Title:His Reason to Stay
Author:Cathryn Fox
Series: In the Line of Duty #6
Publisher: Samhain Publishing Ltd
Release Date: February 16, 2016
Genre(s): M/F Contemporary Romance
Page Count: 200
Heat Level: 5 flames out of 5
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Blurb:
HOT and STEAMY and full of LOVE
This is my first Cathryn Fox novel and she blew me away! I absolutely loved this story of Rachel and Kyle. Rachel grew up with Kyle and his brother James. She considered them her best friends. Rachel and Kyle were inseparable, but it was James who won her heart. Kyle and James’ mother was what I like to call the MOTHERINLAW ZILLA, trying to control the wedding preparations. Rachel had enough and broke her engagement off. She runs to Kyle and they experience an explosive night together. She does marry James and Kyle disappears to the military. 4 years later, James has unexpectedly passed away and Rachel and her precocious daughter Ava are lonely. Kyle returns on a short leave and gets immediately entrenched into their lives. Little Ava is so adorable and literally wraps Kyle around her little finger. Rachel and Kyle fight their feelings for each other, but eventually give into their passions. This story had everything I look for in a contemporary romance, passion, intrigue, love, family, puppies, an eye opening secret revealed and a beautiful HEA. Don’t hesitate to read this delightful and steamy book by a new favorite author of mine, Cathryn Fox.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Barb from Alpha Book Club
Author:Cathryn Fox
Series: In the Line of Duty #6
Publisher: Samhain Publishing Ltd
Release Date: February 16, 2016
Genre(s): M/F Contemporary Romance
Page Count: 200
Heat Level: 5 flames out of 5
Rating: 5 stars out of 5
Blurb:
"They made one beautiful mistake. The consequences could haunt them for life."
"In the Line of Duty," Book 6
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 is 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’ 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 is tired of running. And ready to step up to be the man everyone needs him to be especially the young niece he has 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."
HOT and STEAMY and full of LOVE
This is my first Cathryn Fox novel and she blew me away! I absolutely loved this story of Rachel and Kyle. Rachel grew up with Kyle and his brother James. She considered them her best friends. Rachel and Kyle were inseparable, but it was James who won her heart. Kyle and James’ mother was what I like to call the MOTHERINLAW ZILLA, trying to control the wedding preparations. Rachel had enough and broke her engagement off. She runs to Kyle and they experience an explosive night together. She does marry James and Kyle disappears to the military. 4 years later, James has unexpectedly passed away and Rachel and her precocious daughter Ava are lonely. Kyle returns on a short leave and gets immediately entrenched into their lives. Little Ava is so adorable and literally wraps Kyle around her little finger. Rachel and Kyle fight their feelings for each other, but eventually give into their passions. This story had everything I look for in a contemporary romance, passion, intrigue, love, family, puppies, an eye opening secret revealed and a beautiful HEA. Don’t hesitate to read this delightful and steamy book by a new favorite author of mine, Cathryn Fox.
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by Barb from Alpha Book Club
February 16, 2016
Slick's review posted at Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
I've enjoyed this series by Cathryn Fox quite a bit and while His Reason To Stay was a good story it made me feel like a horrible person. Why? Because I'm not sad that the heroine's husband died...I know...see horrible person alert. He may have been a nice guy, he may have had good intentions but all I could see was that he wanted the shiny object (the heroine) and he made sure he shoved his brother aside and took her and he made sure his brother had a front row seat for it; the very brother who did everything to not outshine his older brother.
ACCCKKK!! This book made my heart hurt for the heroine and the now hero; for the time they lost, for the secret she held, the fears they both have and the life they put on hold for far too long.
Rachel Andrews spent her teen years attached to two men, brothers James and Kyle Nelson. As a young girl she relished their friendship, she blossomed and she fell in love and while both men wanted her Kyle seeing that his older brother was serious and ready to give her the life she deserved he stepped aside, but the bond between them was never broken just pushed aside through a marriage, the birth of a child and a devastating death. On leave from the Army, Kyle is ready to see Rachel again and to get to know his niece but the attraction and feelings between them are move prevalent that ever and soon has them both wishing for more.
This was a difficult story in that there were so many feelings and issues at play between Rachel and Kyle. They had some history and there was a good deal of guilt involved from that history but neither one could deny the intensity of their attraction or the way they made each other feel. Add in a precious 4 year old who wants a puppy, a brother and oh yes, a Daddy and you've got one crazy mixed up story.
I'll be honest when I say that I'm not sure I liked James very much especially when he let his mother run all over him. Kyle seemed to always have Rachel's back yet he felt guilty for the fact that he coveted his brother's girl even leaving town so he wouldn't be in the way of them starting their life together. Despite everything Kyle was a stand-up guy and in my heart he always had the best of intentions towards Rachel so them figuring it all out made me a pretty happy reader.
Complex, engaging, and truly heart-warming, His Reason To Stay is an excellent addition to this charming series.
Review copy provided for an honest review.
I've enjoyed this series by Cathryn Fox quite a bit and while His Reason To Stay was a good story it made me feel like a horrible person. Why? Because I'm not sad that the heroine's husband died...I know...see horrible person alert. He may have been a nice guy, he may have had good intentions but all I could see was that he wanted the shiny object (the heroine) and he made sure he shoved his brother aside and took her and he made sure his brother had a front row seat for it; the very brother who did everything to not outshine his older brother.
ACCCKKK!! This book made my heart hurt for the heroine and the now hero; for the time they lost, for the secret she held, the fears they both have and the life they put on hold for far too long.
Rachel Andrews spent her teen years attached to two men, brothers James and Kyle Nelson. As a young girl she relished their friendship, she blossomed and she fell in love and while both men wanted her Kyle seeing that his older brother was serious and ready to give her the life she deserved he stepped aside, but the bond between them was never broken just pushed aside through a marriage, the birth of a child and a devastating death. On leave from the Army, Kyle is ready to see Rachel again and to get to know his niece but the attraction and feelings between them are move prevalent that ever and soon has them both wishing for more.
This was a difficult story in that there were so many feelings and issues at play between Rachel and Kyle. They had some history and there was a good deal of guilt involved from that history but neither one could deny the intensity of their attraction or the way they made each other feel. Add in a precious 4 year old who wants a puppy, a brother and oh yes, a Daddy and you've got one crazy mixed up story.
I'll be honest when I say that I'm not sure I liked James very much especially when he let his mother run all over him. Kyle seemed to always have Rachel's back yet he felt guilty for the fact that he coveted his brother's girl even leaving town so he wouldn't be in the way of them starting their life together. Despite everything Kyle was a stand-up guy and in my heart he always had the best of intentions towards Rachel so them figuring it all out made me a pretty happy reader.
Complex, engaging, and truly heart-warming, His Reason To Stay is an excellent addition to this charming series.
Review copy provided for an honest review.
February 2, 2016
4.5 Stars ~ Great HEA
So after all the girls from Alpha Book Club read and raved about this book, I had to see what was up. I don't often read M/F books anymore but I really liked this book. Kyle was always in love with Rachel. Rachel loved both Kyle and His brother James. When James asked Rachel to marry him, Kyle did the honorable thing and left to the army allowing his brother and Rachel to live their lives. One night of passion though changes everything and when James suddenly dies from a genetic heart defect, Rachel is left a widow and Ava their daughter is fatherless. When Tyler comes home on leave old feelings are rekindled and passion runs high. How long can Rachel and Tyler remain in-laws when what they really want is to be lovers! Will Ava get her wish for a daddy? Great book ~ 4.5 stars for the HEA !!
Oh, and there is puppies!!!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by JLoves2Read from Alpha Book Club
So after all the girls from Alpha Book Club read and raved about this book, I had to see what was up. I don't often read M/F books anymore but I really liked this book. Kyle was always in love with Rachel. Rachel loved both Kyle and His brother James. When James asked Rachel to marry him, Kyle did the honorable thing and left to the army allowing his brother and Rachel to live their lives. One night of passion though changes everything and when James suddenly dies from a genetic heart defect, Rachel is left a widow and Ava their daughter is fatherless. When Tyler comes home on leave old feelings are rekindled and passion runs high. How long can Rachel and Tyler remain in-laws when what they really want is to be lovers! Will Ava get her wish for a daddy? Great book ~ 4.5 stars for the HEA !!
Oh, and there is puppies!!!
ARC provided by author in exchange for an honest review. Reviewed by JLoves2Read from Alpha Book Club
February 13, 2016
I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads.
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 portay him as a selfish Mama's boy so I had not qualms about Kyle being with Rachel.
His Reason to Stay is a very steamy erotic romance. There was more time spent on bedroom activities that 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 6in the series. I have not read the previous books yet but I definitely will be. This was very good.
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 portay him as a selfish Mama's boy so I had not qualms about Kyle being with Rachel.
His Reason to Stay is a very steamy erotic romance. There was more time spent on bedroom activities that 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 6in the series. I have not read the previous books yet but I definitely will be. This was very good.
February 16, 2016
~~I received a free copy of this book to read and review for Wicked Reads ~~
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 HEA we believe they deserve.
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 HEA we believe they deserve.
February 1, 2016
Cathryn Fox gives us another beautiful installment of this series. I can't wait to see what happens next!!
October 13, 2019
3 stelline e mezzo per una lettura piacevole
November 1, 2016
Rachel grew up on the wrong side of the tracks so to speak. When her father passed away her mother moved them to a location that would allow them to find a fresh start. This is when Rachel met the two loves of her life, brothers James and Kyle. James was the golden son with his rich parents and would do anything to stay in the family business and keep his mother happy. Kyle was not going to bend to the will of his overbearing parents. He was a free spirit, but his soul hurt when James put the ring on Rachel’s finger and pronounced Kyle’s dreams dead. After that Kyle leaves for the military to get away from a life that could have been his.
One afternoon, Kyle is back, watching Rachel and her daughter Ava in a park. At one glance their lives are about to take a turn that no one could predict. The day of reckoning is about to descend on these two. Truth will have to be uncovered if they are ever going to stand a chance and it won’t be easy to navigate since little Ava falls instantly in love with her Uncle Kyle. With shared high school friends getting married and starting careers and families, Rachel and Kyle seem to be stuck in the past with the distorted beliefs and emotions that were left unresolved.
I am new to this authors work, but I was so invested and engaged with His Reason to Stay, I am making it a mission to read more of her work. I was able to follow this story and side characters just fine for not having any experience with the series. The words were written so beautifully, the plot came to life, allowing the reader to feel the confusion, sadness and love on every page of the book. I would highly recommend His Reason to Stay and I am anxious to get more from this series as soon as possible.
received in exchange for an honest review for Crystal's Many Reviewers
One afternoon, Kyle is back, watching Rachel and her daughter Ava in a park. At one glance their lives are about to take a turn that no one could predict. The day of reckoning is about to descend on these two. Truth will have to be uncovered if they are ever going to stand a chance and it won’t be easy to navigate since little Ava falls instantly in love with her Uncle Kyle. With shared high school friends getting married and starting careers and families, Rachel and Kyle seem to be stuck in the past with the distorted beliefs and emotions that were left unresolved.
I am new to this authors work, but I was so invested and engaged with His Reason to Stay, I am making it a mission to read more of her work. I was able to follow this story and side characters just fine for not having any experience with the series. The words were written so beautifully, the plot came to life, allowing the reader to feel the confusion, sadness and love on every page of the book. I would highly recommend His Reason to Stay and I am anxious to get more from this series as soon as possible.
received in exchange for an honest review for Crystal's Many Reviewers
April 14, 2020
Due fratelli ed un’unica donna. Scegliere tra i due non è da tenere in considerazione, evitare la scelta è la sola ed unica soluzione.
Una notte, una sola notte, un errore, qualcosa per cui sentirsi in colpa per il resto della vita per Andrews, l’errore più bello che potesse mai esistere per Rachel.
Una sola notte da dimenticare, allontanarsi ancora una volta, questa volta per sempre.
A distanza di 5 anni Andrews ritorna per una breve vacanza in famiglia. Ritrovarla con una bimba è un colpo al cuore, ha sempre rinunciato a tutto per il fratello maggiore James, anche a lei, anche al suo cuore.
Ritrovarsi vicino, sfiorarsi, avere una ragione per restare, avere una ragione per farlo rimanere, un solo motivo per far parlare quel cuore messo all’angolo da troppo tempo.
“Prendi quello che vuoi, dai quello che riesci e perdona il resto.”
Perdonarsi per gli errori commessi, perdonarsi per riuscire ad andare avanti.
“Volevi che ti amassi? Rachel, io ti amo da sempre. Sempre. Ti amo dal momento in cui ti ho conosciuto. È per quello che me ne sono dovuto andare.”
Sesto volume della serie, letti tutti, amati tutti, sei uomini forti e corazzati esternamente ma resi deboli da quel cuore traditore. La scrittura della Fox ti immerge totalmente in quel mondo di soldati e di amore totalizzante. Ogni volta scrivo che il libro appena letto è il più bello e anche questa volta non fa eccezione, bei personaggi da amare, segreti in sottofondo da svelare, un cuore che sussulta ad ogni contatto, occhi innamorati e una vita da costruire insieme.
“Tutto quello che vuoi, Rach. Sempre. – Tu. Quello che voglio sei tu. Tutto.”
Una notte, una sola notte, un errore, qualcosa per cui sentirsi in colpa per il resto della vita per Andrews, l’errore più bello che potesse mai esistere per Rachel.
Una sola notte da dimenticare, allontanarsi ancora una volta, questa volta per sempre.
A distanza di 5 anni Andrews ritorna per una breve vacanza in famiglia. Ritrovarla con una bimba è un colpo al cuore, ha sempre rinunciato a tutto per il fratello maggiore James, anche a lei, anche al suo cuore.
Ritrovarsi vicino, sfiorarsi, avere una ragione per restare, avere una ragione per farlo rimanere, un solo motivo per far parlare quel cuore messo all’angolo da troppo tempo.
“Prendi quello che vuoi, dai quello che riesci e perdona il resto.”
Perdonarsi per gli errori commessi, perdonarsi per riuscire ad andare avanti.
“Volevi che ti amassi? Rachel, io ti amo da sempre. Sempre. Ti amo dal momento in cui ti ho conosciuto. È per quello che me ne sono dovuto andare.”
Sesto volume della serie, letti tutti, amati tutti, sei uomini forti e corazzati esternamente ma resi deboli da quel cuore traditore. La scrittura della Fox ti immerge totalmente in quel mondo di soldati e di amore totalizzante. Ogni volta scrivo che il libro appena letto è il più bello e anche questa volta non fa eccezione, bei personaggi da amare, segreti in sottofondo da svelare, un cuore che sussulta ad ogni contatto, occhi innamorati e una vita da costruire insieme.
“Tutto quello che vuoi, Rach. Sempre. – Tu. Quello che voglio sei tu. Tutto.”
July 30, 2017
SPOILERS!!!! Read at your own risk.
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-I loved this whole series, and I loved how all the books were somehow linked. I loved the struggles everyone went through but I especially loved the struggle in this one. Rachel and Kyle both loved each other, but still felt it was wrong to move forward even though they'd been playing house with Rachel's daughter Ava, the entire time Kyle was home on leave. You see, Kyle, Rachel and Rachel's late husband, James, all grew up together but James was the first Nelson brother to do something about his feelings for Rachel. So Kyle stood back, hid his true feelings for Rachel to put his brother's happiness first, as he did for most of his life. Now with James having been gone for two years, Rachel is torn between her emotions when Kyle comes home, and not just because she loves him but because of the secret she's been hiding from everyone for the last five years. The one about the one mistake she made before he marriage to James, that gave her the best thing in her life. She's scared of what will happen when Kyle learns the truth of who Ava's real father is. She's scared he'll runaway from her, and from the one person who loves him just as much as she does, Ava.
August 12, 2017
This was good.
Though I think the end was rushed.
I don't understand why the brother was so perfect, and why Kyle was so determined to have James be perfect. There was literally no given reason for Kyle sacrificing everything for the elder brother.
Also... James was a bit of an ass. He never stood up for his girlfriend. He only asked Rachel to marrying him because he wanted to one up Kyle as he knew Kyle loved her. He was an ass.
Rachel I understood and empathized with. I completely understood her reason for wanting to make it without support from the very unsupportive inlaws.
Though I think the end was rushed.
I don't understand why the brother was so perfect, and why Kyle was so determined to have James be perfect. There was literally no given reason for Kyle sacrificing everything for the elder brother.
Also... James was a bit of an ass. He never stood up for his girlfriend. He only asked Rachel to marrying him because he wanted to one up Kyle as he knew Kyle loved her. He was an ass.
Rachel I understood and empathized with. I completely understood her reason for wanting to make it without support from the very unsupportive inlaws.
April 1, 2020
this book was good. i love books with little children in them. rachel meet to brothers Kyle and james. Rachel falls in love with james. Kyle is army ammunition expert. Rachel has a little girl. Rachel wishes Kyle had asked her first. Rachel has always been in love with Kyle. Rachel has been keeping a secret from Kyle about his niece. His turns out to be his daughter. his daughter ava is four years old know. Kyle is just know finding out about his daughter.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 29, 2017
Cute sweet second chance love story!
I wasn't sure I was going to be able to love this story because baby secrets are hard for me to love but this one was written beautifully and both Rachel and Kyle were beautifully broken people who'd always loved one another. Ava was a pretty amazing kid that sealed all the love in this HEA.
I wasn't sure I was going to be able to love this story because baby secrets are hard for me to love but this one was written beautifully and both Rachel and Kyle were beautifully broken people who'd always loved one another. Ava was a pretty amazing kid that sealed all the love in this HEA.
May 19, 2024
This is a fun, entertaining read. Kyle and Rachel are fun, intriguing, complex, interesting, wounded, entertaining, relatable characters. I enjoyed these characters and their romance. The secondary characters – especially Ava – added to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment. I love that we got to see the characters from other books in the series.
November 2, 2019
3,5 lettura piacevole
November 29, 2019
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February 21, 2020
Recensione a cura di Persefone per Feel the Book
Si possono amare due persone contemporaneamente? Si può vivere con un soverchiante senso di colpa per tutta la vita?
Si può vivere del ricordo di un’unica notte, della passione e dell’amore che si è provato ?
Rachel ha amato entrambi i fratelli Nelson ma alla fine ha scelto James, il maggiore, quello affidabile, quello che fungeva da esempio per Kyle, quello perfetto, quello amato.
Kyle vive all’ombra del fratello, sminuisce se stesso per esaltare l’altro, reprime l’amore per Rachel, non si fa avanti se non quell’unica notte che, alla morte di James, gli scatenerà un senso di colpa tale da tenerlo lontano, da portarlo nell’esercito.
Kyle è un uomo tormentato, ma alla fine non si può sempre fuggire dal proprio passato e dal proprio futuro.
Kyle torna a casa, torna da Rachel, torna da quella donna che ha il suo cuore.
Nonostante tutto sarà Rachel a fare il primo passo, ha davanti il suo vero amore, non lo lascerà sparire ancora.
Una battaglia tra due volontà, una passione che è stata repressa troppo a lungo destinata a esplodere, il destino è segnato. Tutta la loro storia è nelle mani di Rachel, nel segreto che porta con sé e che li potrà unire ancora di più o dividere definitivamente, il passato torna sempre.
Rachel è un bel personaggio, vuole tornare a vivere, vuole riprovare ad amare, vuole sentire il proprio corpo rifiorire. Non si arrende; pur lasciando spazio a Kyle, lo condurrà dove vuole.
Un libro appassionante ma anche pieno di romanticismo. Kyle, con la sua angoscia, il suo torturarsi, conquista il lettore. Vorresti scuoterlo, fargli capire che non è un eterno secondo. Rachel trova tutta la mia ammirazione, riesce a cambiare una situazione quasi impossibile, vuole una famiglia e farà di tutto per ottenerla; e poi c’è la ciliegina sulla torta, la ragione per restare.
Insomma se volete avere gli occhi a cuoricino mentre un brivido di passione vi scuote, questo è il libro per voi.
Editing a cura di Ash.
Si possono amare due persone contemporaneamente? Si può vivere con un soverchiante senso di colpa per tutta la vita?
Si può vivere del ricordo di un’unica notte, della passione e dell’amore che si è provato ?
Rachel ha amato entrambi i fratelli Nelson ma alla fine ha scelto James, il maggiore, quello affidabile, quello che fungeva da esempio per Kyle, quello perfetto, quello amato.
Kyle vive all’ombra del fratello, sminuisce se stesso per esaltare l’altro, reprime l’amore per Rachel, non si fa avanti se non quell’unica notte che, alla morte di James, gli scatenerà un senso di colpa tale da tenerlo lontano, da portarlo nell’esercito.
Kyle è un uomo tormentato, ma alla fine non si può sempre fuggire dal proprio passato e dal proprio futuro.
Kyle torna a casa, torna da Rachel, torna da quella donna che ha il suo cuore.
Nonostante tutto sarà Rachel a fare il primo passo, ha davanti il suo vero amore, non lo lascerà sparire ancora.
Una battaglia tra due volontà, una passione che è stata repressa troppo a lungo destinata a esplodere, il destino è segnato. Tutta la loro storia è nelle mani di Rachel, nel segreto che porta con sé e che li potrà unire ancora di più o dividere definitivamente, il passato torna sempre.
Rachel è un bel personaggio, vuole tornare a vivere, vuole riprovare ad amare, vuole sentire il proprio corpo rifiorire. Non si arrende; pur lasciando spazio a Kyle, lo condurrà dove vuole.
Un libro appassionante ma anche pieno di romanticismo. Kyle, con la sua angoscia, il suo torturarsi, conquista il lettore. Vorresti scuoterlo, fargli capire che non è un eterno secondo. Rachel trova tutta la mia ammirazione, riesce a cambiare una situazione quasi impossibile, vuole una famiglia e farà di tutto per ottenerla; e poi c’è la ciliegina sulla torta, la ragione per restare.
Insomma se volete avere gli occhi a cuoricino mentre un brivido di passione vi scuote, questo è il libro per voi.
Editing a cura di Ash.
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December 13, 2020i love this type of book. Kyle was always putting himself last and always thinking of making things easier for the woman he loved. Really enjoyed this one.
September 18, 2026
Quick and easy romance
February 16, 2016
His Reason To Stay is book 5 in Cathryn Fox’s In the Line of Duty series. I’m kicking myself for not having discovered Cathryn Fox until now! Each book in this series can be read as a standalone so don’t worry about feeling left in the dark about characters or plot points. Ms. Fox’s writing style grabbed hold of me immediately and I could not put this book down. The characters are beautifully developed, the pace is perfect, and the story flows smoothly. There are just enough twists and turns to make you wonder what’s going to happen without things getting too convoluted and frustrating. I’m certain most readers will figure out the main twisty turny early on, however, the big question for me was How is she going to handle this?
When Rachel Andrews moves to Austin sophomore year in high school, she becomes fast friends with brothers James and Kyle Nelson. Friendship grows and deeper feelings develop. Although the boys are only 18 months apart, Kyle thinks the world of his “older” brother, taking a back seat in virtually everything to allow James to shine. When James changes the game and begins dating Rachel senior year, Kyle swallows his hurt and steps aside. Rachel is not only shocked when James proposes, she’s a bit heartbroken that Kyle enlists in the Army immediately after graduation. She knows some may think it’s wrong, but she loves both brothers equally. Kyle stays away from Austin not merely because of his career but because it’s too painful to see his brother with the girl he loves.
His Reason To Stay really gets going two years after James’ sudden death. On leave for a few weeks, Kyle returns to Austin. The last time he saw Rachel and his niece Ava was at James’ funeral. It may not be the wisest thing to do considering he’s never stopped loving Rachel, but he owes it to James to make sure the girls are doing well.
I absolutely love how Ms. Fox handled Rachel and Kyle’s story. She shows that it is indeed possible to be in love with two people at the same time. Rachel loved James with all her heart, and had he not died she would have been happy to live out her days with him. However, her sadness that Kyle felt the need to disappear from their lives never diminished. Nor did her love for him. As soon as Rachel sees Kyle the old feelings are unleashed, stronger than ever.
I fell hard for Rachel and Kyle. They are both selfless people who love with complete heart and soul. Rachel is fun, witty, down-to-earth, and has a very believable relationship with Ava. Rachel is overwhelmed by the emotion Kyle has stirred up and wants him in her life again. She’s been a single mom for two years. Although she loved James deeply, she’s missed Kyle more than she realized. The only problem is how to convince Kyle it’s not a betrayal for them to be together. When Ava’s day care falls through for the week, Kyle volunteers to babysit. Annnnd, here we go!
Kyle is one hot hunk of man. He may be working hard to convince himself it’s wrong to make a move on Rachel, but he’s not fooling anyone. He’s held back his true feelings for so long he’s about to explode. So when he volunteers to take care of Ava for the week, he’s just doing a favor for Rachel, right? He quickly settles into a routine of fixing things around the house, and getting to know his niece. Oh my gosh, Kyle is adorable with Ava! Who, by the way, steals the show quite a few times. She’s a typical four year old in most ways, but she’s also a total crack up.The more Rachel sees the two of them together, the deeper she falls for Kyle. The sexual tension between these two crackles, sparks, and sets the pages on fire. Ms. Fox is a master at crafting some of the hottest scenes I’ve ever read. And, I’ve been around the block when it comes to sex scenes.
His Reason To Stay is a beautiful love story. The writing is top notch, the characters believable, and the chemistry between Rachel and Kyle is phenomenal. I might have read those particular scenes more than once. If you don’t melt at the interactions between Ava and Kyle someone needs to check your vitals. I loved everything about this story, and I’ll be checking out the other books in this series.
*****Reviewed for xtreme-delusions.com*****
When Rachel Andrews moves to Austin sophomore year in high school, she becomes fast friends with brothers James and Kyle Nelson. Friendship grows and deeper feelings develop. Although the boys are only 18 months apart, Kyle thinks the world of his “older” brother, taking a back seat in virtually everything to allow James to shine. When James changes the game and begins dating Rachel senior year, Kyle swallows his hurt and steps aside. Rachel is not only shocked when James proposes, she’s a bit heartbroken that Kyle enlists in the Army immediately after graduation. She knows some may think it’s wrong, but she loves both brothers equally. Kyle stays away from Austin not merely because of his career but because it’s too painful to see his brother with the girl he loves.
His Reason To Stay really gets going two years after James’ sudden death. On leave for a few weeks, Kyle returns to Austin. The last time he saw Rachel and his niece Ava was at James’ funeral. It may not be the wisest thing to do considering he’s never stopped loving Rachel, but he owes it to James to make sure the girls are doing well.
I absolutely love how Ms. Fox handled Rachel and Kyle’s story. She shows that it is indeed possible to be in love with two people at the same time. Rachel loved James with all her heart, and had he not died she would have been happy to live out her days with him. However, her sadness that Kyle felt the need to disappear from their lives never diminished. Nor did her love for him. As soon as Rachel sees Kyle the old feelings are unleashed, stronger than ever.
I fell hard for Rachel and Kyle. They are both selfless people who love with complete heart and soul. Rachel is fun, witty, down-to-earth, and has a very believable relationship with Ava. Rachel is overwhelmed by the emotion Kyle has stirred up and wants him in her life again. She’s been a single mom for two years. Although she loved James deeply, she’s missed Kyle more than she realized. The only problem is how to convince Kyle it’s not a betrayal for them to be together. When Ava’s day care falls through for the week, Kyle volunteers to babysit. Annnnd, here we go!
Kyle is one hot hunk of man. He may be working hard to convince himself it’s wrong to make a move on Rachel, but he’s not fooling anyone. He’s held back his true feelings for so long he’s about to explode. So when he volunteers to take care of Ava for the week, he’s just doing a favor for Rachel, right? He quickly settles into a routine of fixing things around the house, and getting to know his niece. Oh my gosh, Kyle is adorable with Ava! Who, by the way, steals the show quite a few times. She’s a typical four year old in most ways, but she’s also a total crack up.The more Rachel sees the two of them together, the deeper she falls for Kyle. The sexual tension between these two crackles, sparks, and sets the pages on fire. Ms. Fox is a master at crafting some of the hottest scenes I’ve ever read. And, I’ve been around the block when it comes to sex scenes.
His Reason To Stay is a beautiful love story. The writing is top notch, the characters believable, and the chemistry between Rachel and Kyle is phenomenal. I might have read those particular scenes more than once. If you don’t melt at the interactions between Ava and Kyle someone needs to check your vitals. I loved everything about this story, and I’ll be checking out the other books in this series.
*****Reviewed for xtreme-delusions.com*****
October 19, 2019
Anche questo ultimo romanzo non smentisce la volontà dell'autrice di creare situazioni sempre più articolate e complesse, in particolare dal punto di vista sentimentale.
In questo caso abbiamo Rachel, che proveniente da una situazione familiare non proprio felice, trova il suo nido nei fratelli Nelson, che si ergono a suoi paladini. Sarà James a fare il primo passo e a conquistare il cuore della giovane Rachel. Ma di certo la storia non può essere così semplice.
Rachel è una giovane donna, capace di grande generosità, altruismo, indipendenza, capace di perdonare gli altri ma non se stessa e di accettare compromessi anche quando quello che vorrebbe è vivere una vita semplice con coloro che ama. James, in teoria, avrebbe dovuto renderla felice, ma il rapporto con la famiglia di lui e la sua mancata difesa rendono Rachel sempre più convinta che l'amore da solo non basti. E poi la vita ci mette lo zampino.
Kyle è un soldato, esperto artificiere, ha messo la sua vita a servizio della nazione, deciso a rimanere lontano da casa il più possibile. Il senso di colpa lo attanaglia nei confronti della sua famiglia e di una persona in particolare che, in un momento di debolezza, ha coinvolto in un qualcosa che continuerà a perseguitarlo dopo anni.
Kyle è duro, amorevole, leale, giusto, protettivo e decisamente sexy. Nonostante queste qualità, non ha intenzione di sistemarsi perché la sua anima gemella l'ha già incontrata ed appartiene all'uomo che ama con tutto sé stesso, suo fratello James.
Il rapporto tra Kyle e Rachel non è facile, è infestato dal fantasma di James e dall'errore commesso molti anni prima. Ci sono segreti che se rivelati potrebbero distruggere un intera famiglia e il rapporto tra i due. In più a rendere il romanzo più dolce, c'è la presenza di Ava che con la sua energia e tenerezza rende più facile affezionarsi ai protagonisti. L'attrazione tra i due dura da troppo tempo per riuscire ancora a controllarla, e la sopraggiunta intimità rende il passato sempre più pesante da sopportare. Di certo Kyle e Rachel non vivono un colpo di fulmine, ma un amore sofferto e inarrestabile. Rachel dovrà venire a patti con sé stessa, accettare che l'amore è un sentimento incontrollabile e che può colpire anche più volte in uno stesso momento. Accettare adesso un sentimento non significa sminuire quello che si è vissuto con un altra persona. Allo stesso qual modo Kyle dovrà smettere di idealizzare il fratello e afferrare la felicità, prima che gli venga tolta dalle dita. In tutto ciò una suocera non proprio amichevole renderà difficile arrivare al finale desiderato.
"Gesù, quando si trattava di lei era debole... un cazzo di bastardo avido. Il buon senso diceva di andarsene, di correre nella direzione opposta e starle il più lontano possibile. Aveva approfittato di lei una volta, e non aveva alcuna intenzione di farlo di nuovo. Tuttavia, Ava era sua nipote, e James avrebbe voluto che la conoscesse, quindi doveva ricomporsi ed essere l’uomo che tutti avevano bisogno che fosse."
La sua ragione per restare continua nella stesso stile e luoghi una serie composta da ben sei libri che hanno portato avanti la storia di uomini capaci di combattere sia sul campo che nella vita reale, e di donne che non si lasciano scoraggiare dal primo ostacolo.
In conclusione se avete proseguito questo viaggio, non potete certo perdervi la sua dolce fine.
Cla
In questo caso abbiamo Rachel, che proveniente da una situazione familiare non proprio felice, trova il suo nido nei fratelli Nelson, che si ergono a suoi paladini. Sarà James a fare il primo passo e a conquistare il cuore della giovane Rachel. Ma di certo la storia non può essere così semplice.
Rachel è una giovane donna, capace di grande generosità, altruismo, indipendenza, capace di perdonare gli altri ma non se stessa e di accettare compromessi anche quando quello che vorrebbe è vivere una vita semplice con coloro che ama. James, in teoria, avrebbe dovuto renderla felice, ma il rapporto con la famiglia di lui e la sua mancata difesa rendono Rachel sempre più convinta che l'amore da solo non basti. E poi la vita ci mette lo zampino.
Kyle è un soldato, esperto artificiere, ha messo la sua vita a servizio della nazione, deciso a rimanere lontano da casa il più possibile. Il senso di colpa lo attanaglia nei confronti della sua famiglia e di una persona in particolare che, in un momento di debolezza, ha coinvolto in un qualcosa che continuerà a perseguitarlo dopo anni.
Kyle è duro, amorevole, leale, giusto, protettivo e decisamente sexy. Nonostante queste qualità, non ha intenzione di sistemarsi perché la sua anima gemella l'ha già incontrata ed appartiene all'uomo che ama con tutto sé stesso, suo fratello James.
Il rapporto tra Kyle e Rachel non è facile, è infestato dal fantasma di James e dall'errore commesso molti anni prima. Ci sono segreti che se rivelati potrebbero distruggere un intera famiglia e il rapporto tra i due. In più a rendere il romanzo più dolce, c'è la presenza di Ava che con la sua energia e tenerezza rende più facile affezionarsi ai protagonisti. L'attrazione tra i due dura da troppo tempo per riuscire ancora a controllarla, e la sopraggiunta intimità rende il passato sempre più pesante da sopportare. Di certo Kyle e Rachel non vivono un colpo di fulmine, ma un amore sofferto e inarrestabile. Rachel dovrà venire a patti con sé stessa, accettare che l'amore è un sentimento incontrollabile e che può colpire anche più volte in uno stesso momento. Accettare adesso un sentimento non significa sminuire quello che si è vissuto con un altra persona. Allo stesso qual modo Kyle dovrà smettere di idealizzare il fratello e afferrare la felicità, prima che gli venga tolta dalle dita. In tutto ciò una suocera non proprio amichevole renderà difficile arrivare al finale desiderato.
"Gesù, quando si trattava di lei era debole... un cazzo di bastardo avido. Il buon senso diceva di andarsene, di correre nella direzione opposta e starle il più lontano possibile. Aveva approfittato di lei una volta, e non aveva alcuna intenzione di farlo di nuovo. Tuttavia, Ava era sua nipote, e James avrebbe voluto che la conoscesse, quindi doveva ricomporsi ed essere l’uomo che tutti avevano bisogno che fosse."
La sua ragione per restare continua nella stesso stile e luoghi una serie composta da ben sei libri che hanno portato avanti la storia di uomini capaci di combattere sia sul campo che nella vita reale, e di donne che non si lasciano scoraggiare dal primo ostacolo.
In conclusione se avete proseguito questo viaggio, non potete certo perdervi la sua dolce fine.
Cla
January 10, 2016
How do you tell your heart who to love and to what degree? Well that is the problem facing Rachel Andrews (Nelson) you see she was a girl from the wrong side of the track. She was lonely young and shy girl. Her friend Sara introduced her to the Nelson brothers James the elder brother and Kyle.
They were instant friends from day one they did everything together. By James and Rachel’s senior year Rachel was starting to feel mixed emotions for the brothers. She started hanging out more with Kyle though. They went to the drive-in, watched chick-flicks, and went out to the bluffs. He just used to be so in tuned with her.
But toward the end of school James started taking her out on dates. Just kind of assumed it was the natural progression. Then he was off to Harvard. They didn’t break up but they did see much of each other. Kyle seemed happy for them but it was truly killing him inside. Kyle only ever wanted the best for James even at his own expense no matter what he had to give up.
When Kyle’s senior year starts he doesn’t tell anyone but he enlist before the school year ends by joining the Army. Not saying goodbye to Rachel. She was heartbroken. After 4 months at Harvard and about the same time in the Army both come home to Rachel. One the same day. James decides to ask for her hand in marriage. When asked she looks to Kyle as if waiting for an objection or something anything. At first he is sitting ramrod straight arms crossed. Then he nods yes, slightly, sits back relaxed making it her cue that he didn’t want her the way she wanted him. So Rachel accepted James proposal.
Those wedding plans and details took their toll on Rachel because the guy’s mother disliked her. Mainly for coming from the wrong side of the street. She hi-jacks the wedding. The final straw was the honeymoon that James said he wanted and was excited about going on which was for Hawaii. His mother says otherwise and he is jumping ship. Plus he wasn’t even defending her to his mother so she throws the ring at him and calls off the wedding. Runs to Kyle who’s in town for the wedding. They end up at the bluffs. One thing leads to another.
Kyle can’t take the guilt so he takes her right back to James and gets them squared away and back together. Then he talks to his mother to get her squared away and out of their business too. Then its two years before she sees him again. Why? She sees him at James’s funeral.
I really enjoyed this book the dynamics of Kyle and Ava are just the sweetest. Kyle did need a love tap upside the head his belly aching was driving me crazy at some points. Loved Ren too, Kyle’s dad, very wise man. I give this 5 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at:
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They were instant friends from day one they did everything together. By James and Rachel’s senior year Rachel was starting to feel mixed emotions for the brothers. She started hanging out more with Kyle though. They went to the drive-in, watched chick-flicks, and went out to the bluffs. He just used to be so in tuned with her.
But toward the end of school James started taking her out on dates. Just kind of assumed it was the natural progression. Then he was off to Harvard. They didn’t break up but they did see much of each other. Kyle seemed happy for them but it was truly killing him inside. Kyle only ever wanted the best for James even at his own expense no matter what he had to give up.
When Kyle’s senior year starts he doesn’t tell anyone but he enlist before the school year ends by joining the Army. Not saying goodbye to Rachel. She was heartbroken. After 4 months at Harvard and about the same time in the Army both come home to Rachel. One the same day. James decides to ask for her hand in marriage. When asked she looks to Kyle as if waiting for an objection or something anything. At first he is sitting ramrod straight arms crossed. Then he nods yes, slightly, sits back relaxed making it her cue that he didn’t want her the way she wanted him. So Rachel accepted James proposal.
Those wedding plans and details took their toll on Rachel because the guy’s mother disliked her. Mainly for coming from the wrong side of the street. She hi-jacks the wedding. The final straw was the honeymoon that James said he wanted and was excited about going on which was for Hawaii. His mother says otherwise and he is jumping ship. Plus he wasn’t even defending her to his mother so she throws the ring at him and calls off the wedding. Runs to Kyle who’s in town for the wedding. They end up at the bluffs. One thing leads to another.
Kyle can’t take the guilt so he takes her right back to James and gets them squared away and back together. Then he talks to his mother to get her squared away and out of their business too. Then its two years before she sees him again. Why? She sees him at James’s funeral.
I really enjoyed this book the dynamics of Kyle and Ava are just the sweetest. Kyle did need a love tap upside the head his belly aching was driving me crazy at some points. Loved Ren too, Kyle’s dad, very wise man. I give this 5 stars. Provided by netgalley.com. Follow us at:
www.1rad-readerreviews.com.
January 5, 2016
Rachel Andrews is struggling to find some semblance of a normal life after losing her husband James unexpectedly two years ago. Everyday she wakes up and tries to put on a brave face, and does all she can to make sure her daughter is getting everything she needs, even if she isn't. When the grief of losing her husband passed, loneliness settled in, and she just can't bring herself to move on and find someone new. She loved her husband dearly, but at the same time another part of her heart has always belonged to his brother, Kyle. She met both of them at the same time, and fell for both of them for very different reasons, and has carried a special place in her heart for both of them all this time. And she has always wondered if she picked the right brother four years ago, when James proposed and staked his claim, Kyle did the brotherly thing and walked away, leaving her to think James was the right choice. But after two years of mediocre marriage to the man, and a lot of time to sort out her feelings she has came to the realization that she said yes to the wrong brother... now she just has to find the courage to tell him and hope he doesn't' walk away from her again.
Kyle Nelson has returned home to make amends, he needs to repair his relationship with his parents, establish a relationship with his niece, and face the woman he walked away from four years ago. Leaving her behind, and watching his brother have the life with her that he hoped would someday be his, completely devastated him. He has loved Rachel since he first met her, and has always wondered if he made the right choice walking away from her, and letting his brother be the one walk her down the aisle. He knows coming home to face her again is going to be hard, but he knows it's time to step up be the man she needs him to be and be the uncle his niece so desperately needs... now he just has to hope she is willing to give him another chance.
I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this story and my opportunity to make a return visit to this series for some time now, and I have to say it was DEFINITELY worth the wait!! Ms. Fox has once again outdone herself, this beautiful story captured my heart, invaded my thoughts, and left me emotionally spent... which in my book makes for one VERY satisfying read!!
This is by far one of my favorite series to read, and I highly encourage you to give it a try, not only you will be treated to some exceptional reading but always have the opportunity to meet some very well crafted characters that are sure to leave an indelible impression on your heart!
ARC requested through NetGalley, and kindly provided by Samhain Publishing in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.
Kyle Nelson has returned home to make amends, he needs to repair his relationship with his parents, establish a relationship with his niece, and face the woman he walked away from four years ago. Leaving her behind, and watching his brother have the life with her that he hoped would someday be his, completely devastated him. He has loved Rachel since he first met her, and has always wondered if he made the right choice walking away from her, and letting his brother be the one walk her down the aisle. He knows coming home to face her again is going to be hard, but he knows it's time to step up be the man she needs him to be and be the uncle his niece so desperately needs... now he just has to hope she is willing to give him another chance.
I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this story and my opportunity to make a return visit to this series for some time now, and I have to say it was DEFINITELY worth the wait!! Ms. Fox has once again outdone herself, this beautiful story captured my heart, invaded my thoughts, and left me emotionally spent... which in my book makes for one VERY satisfying read!!
This is by far one of my favorite series to read, and I highly encourage you to give it a try, not only you will be treated to some exceptional reading but always have the opportunity to meet some very well crafted characters that are sure to leave an indelible impression on your heart!
ARC requested through NetGalley, and kindly provided by Samhain Publishing in exchange for a honest and unbiased review.
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