Review: The Reason

The Reason by Jen Andrews
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

SNS Rating: 5.0

~~~~~~~~~~Tracy's ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review~~~~~~~~~~

Zoey James has not led the best life and it has left her heart emotionally scarred. So when the new mechanic shows up in her family's shop, she puts up walls between them and what could happen between them. Andy has known huge losses in his life but when he meets Zoey and her family he feels like he just fits. Andy will do anything to push and destroy Zoey's walls. While fighting with her ex, jealous women and the scars of the past will Andy become Zoey's reason for being? I could not stop reading this book. It truly was amazing and so emotionally compelling. I loved the characters and this story was just so intriguing and left me breathless. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND this book and author!!!

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~~~~~~~~~~Sharlene's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~

Zoey and Andy both have horrible pasts. They are both trying to find their way through their pain and make new lives for themselves. Andy wants to make that new life with Zoey but she isn't quite sure. Andy is super hot with a sexy NZ accent and loads of tattoos. Zoey is a selfless strong woman who doesn't give herself enough credit. The interactions between these two are hot, sexy, sweet and loving. Loads of secondary characters in this book who are all just as well developed as the main couple. The author incorporate a lot of music into the story line. It's amazing how she finds just the right song to fit each situation and each characters. The story has a lot going on in it to keep it busy but not overwhelming. This story overall was just refreshing to me. The only thing that I would have liked to have seen was Zoey going back to thank Mr. and Mrs. Francis for helping her. This is the first installment of the Just Say Yes series and does have a cliffhanger. So go get the second installment (Just Say Yes) to read too because it's already out.

~~~~~~~~~~Dee's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~

This is a story about Zoey and Andy. Mainly about Zoey learning to deal with her issues of abandonment and learning to trust again. She is one strong determined women totally focused on not letting any man get close to her again and put her or her family in jeopardy. Andy is a special guy with the patience of a saint and a heart of gold. It was a treat watching Zoey dealing with her emotions and insecurities and begin to rise above her restrictive fears. Excellent story with realistic scenes that flowed smoothly to the last page. I was given an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Five Stars.

~~~~~~~~~~Katheryn's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~

This was a great book, just finished it today and really enjoyed it. So sad that Zoey had to deal with so much crap as a little girl. Having a drug addict and/or prostitute for a mom has to be a nightmare for child. Was happy that such a nice couple lived next door to her and was able to get her out of a very dangerous situation. It did not go into to much detail of her foster living, but reading about her being adopted by such a loving family really made my heart smile. This guy Andy, can I just say Oh My Goodness what a hottie he is. This man is not only sexy as hell, but he has such a great heart and is a real man, who knows how to treat a good woman the right way. Love the way he is patient with Zoey, yeah he does get frustrated from time to time, but that is just human nature. That Rob is an ass! What a creepy little man he is. Uggh would really love to have read that Andy kicked his behind, lol, can't help it he deserves it. The cliffhanger was something else, very glad I had the second part waiting and enjoying it already. I give this book 5 stars!!

~~~~~~~~~~Sara's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~

I received an ARC for my honest opinion.
This story grabs you right away. I couldn't put this book down. Zoey was taken from her mother as a kid for being neglected. Her neighbors call CPS and help her get away from her mother. At age 14 she is adopted and has gained a loving family and 4 brothers. She is dealing with depression after her ex leaves and deals with a miscarriage.

Andy comes to work for Zoey’s father but is instantly inviting her out to eat and to go shopping with him. Zoey made a rule not to date anymore guys who worked in the shop, but Andy makes her second guess those rules. She tries to push by giving him the cold shoulder a few times but he just keeps coming back for more. I read this book in one day because I couldn't put it down. Who needs sleep when reading a book that needed to be finished? I can’t wait to read the second book to this series.

~~~~~~~~~~Kim's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~

I was captivated by this story from the very beginning! We get a glimpse into the main character Zoey's childhood and it's not pretty! Tissues at the ready people! I loved Zoey, she is such a strong character not only has she been through a terrible childhood until she was finally adopted as a teen, but she also ended up marrying an awful man and going through a nasty divorce! Zoey cares so much about her family and would do anything for them. I loved this quality about her but it also made me want to shake her at times when she takes it that bit too far!

Zoey meets Andy, the lush sexy new mechanic for her families garage, he's just what she needs. Andy is a strong determined character in this story. Being previously divorced himself he's also been burned but knows he wants Zoey, and is willing to wait for her.

I was on edge the entire way through this book with the 'will they get together?' 'won't they get together?' question!

There's drama, sorrow, lust and a few giggles along the way. I really enjoyed reading about Zoey and Andy, and I loved Jen Andrews use of song lyrics throughout!

Without giving any spoilers I just need to say that you will absolutely NEED book two straight away! I cannot wait to carry this story on!! So many of my questions need to be answered!!! Excellent five star read and I'm hoping book two is just as good!

~~~~~~~~~~Nicole's ★★★★★ Review~~~~~~~~~~

Okay, first off, I LOVED this book!!!! I loved how the author Jen Andrews, catches your attention immediately with the prologue. She sucks you in and there you go. Next thing, you are at the end of the book. I love that she makes Zoey a strong woman and not a whiny girl, even after all the devastation she went through in her life. I enjoyed the banter between Andy and Zoey. Andy comes into town as the mechanic for her dad. When they meet, well it is love at first sight. But you must read it to find more out. But it is a great romance story. They both have a tragic background and haven't really dealt with it. At times while reading this I can almost feel how the characters were feeling. This book is about learning to love and trust again. To live again. It is a beautiful story and I would highly recommend it. Just as you are getting to the end of the book the unthinkable happens and you are left with one heck of a cliffhanger. I can't wait to start book two. I give this book five stars. It is well written and it flows well. It was easy to read and I didn't catch any errors.

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