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 … 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.
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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.
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.
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.
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!