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The Reason for Me Kindle Edition

by Prescott Lane (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 201 ratings
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Holt

She likes it quick and dirty.

I like orders and rules.

She hates small talk.

I hate to share.

She’s an open book.

I’m a closed dresser drawer.

She rides a Harley.

And that drives me f’ing nuts.

Annalyse and I have both lived in our own personal hells for half a decade. She’s learned to love the warmth, and I’m still consumed. But my new neighbor is stoking more than my libido these days. We agreed on only pleasure. But she changed the rules.

And now I’m not even sure what they are.

Maybe there’s a reason she found me that night, maybe there’s a reason I can’t stop thinking about her, maybe there’s a reason for the pain. Maybe not.

We all look for reasons in life. Reasons for death, love, pain. Why one thing happens and not another? It’s human nature. We’ve been looking for the meaning of life since the beginning of time. But maybe the reason for all of it — life, love, loss, heartache — is the curvy brunette living next door.
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"The characters are written in such a way that not only arethey fully realized they could be living next door. That realfolks...stunningly real and haunting." Amazon Customer"Ever read a book that just changes the game for all other books? A book soprofound, you know it will stay with you for a long time to come? Yeah,this is that kind of book" Hazel at Craves the Angst Book Reviews"I would absolutely love to see this turned into a movie but the level ofepic this book emanates I would hate for a director to cut any part ofthis book out! Thank you for another EPIC book Ms. Lane!" Amy (Dayreader Amy M)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01M3R72S2
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Prescott Lane (October 16, 2016)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 16, 2016
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2377 KB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 228 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 201 ratings

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Prescott Lane is the USA TODAY best-selling author of ALL MY LIFE. She's written several other romance books with strong heroines and swoon-worthy heroes. She is originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, and holds a degree in sociology and an MSW from Tulane University. She married her college sweetheart, and they currently live in New Orleans with their two children and two crazy dogs. Prescott started writing at the age of five, and sold her first story about a talking turtle to her father for a quarter. She later turned to writing romance novels because there aren't enough happily ever afters in real life. Connect with Prescott Lane at http://www.pinterest.com/PrescottLane1/ and facebook.com/PrescottLane1 and www.twitter.com/prescottlane1 and http://instagram.com/prescottlane1 or at http://www.authorprescottlane.com

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denise bailey
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunningly Haunting and Beautifully Hopeful!!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016
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I had to take a day before writing this review as I spent yesterday trying to find words perfect enough to do justice to this brilliant work. It's now day two and I am hopeful I can do this. This book deserves the perfect words...or at least words from my heart. I have read all of the books published by Prescott Lane and now I just click "buy" and don't even look at the description for the story. This is clearly why, at this point, I feel stunned and unprepared. I have watched this author's work evolve and she has reached an apex with this book. The characters are written in such a way that not only are they fully realized they could be living next door. That real folks...stunningly real and haunting. The story...Holy Cow...it had such depth, twists and turns, was shattering, devastating, with tiny smatterings of humor, but always with the undercurrent of hope. Without the component of "hope" I would not have made it. Not because I would not have finished the book but because I would have been gutted and shattered. I have never read a book with a story that literally made me cry. The "ugly cry" that is described in the book. My husband told me, "maybe you should stop reading this one". I hissed at him and told him to "back away". Yup! I found this book so darn compelling because one character's pain was made clear and in your face very early on. The other...no. This was a brilliant move because I knew I was being lead around, just like a game of cat and mouse, by this author and until she was done with me she was just going to toy with me. Writing like this just does not happen by accident. It takes a masterfully skilled hand to achieve this and achieve it she did. At the end of the book I was exhausted and thrilled all at the same time...and was "ugly crying" once again. I wanted more pages and made sure none were left. Each and every word had purpose and the vision of the author was clear. Ms. Lane should be incredibly proud of this work. This storyline could have gone horribly off track in the wrong hands but this author was clearly without fear. I am honored that I was allowed to read this book. A very odd thing one might say for a book I bought but to have experienced this story was something I will remember for a long time and it will go up on my "Prescott Lane" area of my library. As an aside I also want to thank her for respecting all of her readers by publishing this work in paperback for those of us who still love our book books. Thank you so very much for this stunning work. denise bailey
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4.0 out of 5 stars The Reason for Me
Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2019
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Prescott Lane has written another good book. This is my second book to read by Lane. Good story and wonderful characters. When something bad happens to a person they sometimes stay in the dark for a long time not knowing how to come back to happy. This is the case for Annalyse and Holt, they are trying to come out of the dark. And along the way they had me laughing and upset and just on a good journey enjoying the ride.
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Hanne
5.0 out of 5 stars 5 stars!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2017
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I loved The Reason For Me! It’s fantastic! It’s only my second book by the author, but it makes me wish I had the time and the opportunity to read all her other books. The writing is superb. This book is emotional, beautiful, hot and poignant. I absolutely adored the epilogue.

Annalyse lost her husband a while back and she needs to be away from everything for a while. She goes to live in her sister’s house while she’s away on holiday. One night, Annalyse meets her neighbor, Holt. He’s drunk and Annalyse takes care of him. Holt and Annalyse runs into each other again and sparks fly. But Holt doesn’t do relationships, so they decide to become ‘friends’ with benefits who don’t ask too many questions.

I adored Holt and Annalyse. Annalyse is caring, patient, genuine, friendly and a little lost. Holt is protective, caring, smart, closed off and a little damaged. Annalyse feels that something has happened to Holt, and while she’s curious about what has happened, she never pushes him to open up. She lets him know that she’s there for him. I never ever guessed Holt’s past and I couldn’t believe what had happened. I felt for him afterwards and it really affects his life. I’m so glad that he will get an HEA with Annalyse, because she helps him and he will move on. They can both finally move on. The author never rushed anything between Annalyse and Holt. They are perfect for each other and I loved reading how they fell in love.
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Danielle Street
5.0 out of 5 stars LOVED THIS BOOK!!
Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2016
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This book was absolutely amazing!! Such a touching and sometimes heartbreaking, beautiful story of loss and finding the strength to live through the pain and "choose happy."

Annalyse has suffered the loss of her husband but after years of running from the pain and heartache, she is ready to open herself up to the possibility of finding love again. When she meets her sister's neighbor, Holt, she recognizes that like her, he has suffered a loss as well. She also sees that he is still not able to face his pain and keeps himself closed off.

Through a series of incidents, Annalyse and Holt keep running into each other and the chemistry is off the charts! They agree to be friends with benefits with only one rule "pleasure only" no drama, no dating and certainly no hearts involved. But sometimes rules get broken and feelings grow.

Can Annalyse and Holt heal each other and "choose happy" together? Read this story and find out!!

I LOVED this book! Both characters are fantastic and I loved getting both of their POVs. I was sucked into this story from the very beginning and was truly sorry to see it end. I experienced so many emotions reading this story, sometimes laughing and other times, crying and I loved every minute of it. Prescott Lane is such a talented author and I love everything I have read by her!! I highly recommend this book to everyone!

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TheLungMD
5.0 out of 5 stars This book is an easy read and has several laugh out loud moments of ...
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2016
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There is a reason I continually seek out this author's latest book. Real, true, sometimes raw feelings from her characters! This book is an easy read and has several laugh out loud moments of truth.

Favorite quote:
"That seemingly irrelevant decision- to walk, to move, to go forward--- became more important than what car to buy, what college I went to, and all the other bulls*** choices I seem to agonize over."

I find this quote so true and, since I've read it, I keep it in the back of my mind when I'm worrying over something that probably won't matter in the long run. I recommend this book as it is full of hope and real, human emotion.
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Jennifer Gauthier
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on April 7, 2017
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Absolutely loved this book.
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Joric
5.0 out of 5 stars A thought provoking adult romance!
Reviewed in Australia on February 12, 2019
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This is an adult romance between two injured people, Annalyse and Holt, who are inadvertently thrown together. She is a professional blogger who has not got over the death of her husband on their marriage day, and he over something terrible that occurred early in his medical career. We learn of her experiences through her blog diary, but really only discover his towards the end of the story. They become next door neighbours when she moves into her sister’s property to house-sit while her sister travels for a few months, and then finds him to be the fill-in doctor when she goes for a gynae checkup! They gradually get to know more about themselves and each other as their relationship develops. This is an intelligent and thoughtful book and sold me on the author’s writing skills. I am now slowly looking at her other writings.
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bluebird
4.0 out of 5 stars Many reasons 💔 ❤️ 4.5*
Reviewed in Australia on December 3, 2016
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2 very troubled souls have this instant connection. However due to their demons they vow not to heal the other. Of course it becomes more. Annalyse is finally getting herself together but it takes a lot for Holt to let go.
The author takes you through their issues & it is a very heartfelt tale. At times it's very deep.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Its not always a Happy Halloween
Reviewed in Australia on October 24, 2016
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I was sitting down enjoying a coffee scrolling through Instagram one morning and saw this book mentioned, I one clicked and finished it within the day.
This is the first Prescott Lane booked I’ve read and I was completely engrossed.
As Garth Brooks sings "Standing outside the fire, Life is not tried, it is merely survived, if you're standing outside the fire.”
Holt and Annalyse have both individually suffered tremendous loss all centred around separate Halloween heartaches. Together they take us on a roller coaster ride of ups and downs as they come to terms with the heartache of the past and learn to stand together and face the flames and internal fire of loss, life and love and the possibility of a happy future together.
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