The Only Reason is book 3 in this series. It is centered around the Christmas holidays and features a female / female relationship.
About The Only Reason
Belle is a college student who needs to start earning enough money to cover her living expenses. Her roommate is an “escort” and suggests that she speaks with the boss. But Belle is worried. About perceptions. About expectations. But she finally relents and calls Madam.
Dylan works for a book publisher. When her boss makes a comment about her not bringing a date to the monthly mingle with the authors and prospective authors, she decides to call Madam to set up an arrangement.
When Belle and Dylan are matched, it is just a business arrangement. But as time passes, they both start having feelings for each other. So much so, Dylan makes private arrangements with Madam to contract directly with Belle for the holidays. This will allow her unlimited access to a date for all company events and parties.
At the company Christmas Party, things move to the next level for these two. Dylan gives Belle a round trip airline voucher that allows Belle to bring her twin sister to New York City to experience all of the holiday happenings.
Impressions
I will admit The Only Reason was outside my comfort zone. I do not generally do female / female books. I enjoyed the storyline but could have done without the intimate scenes.
Narration
Lois Ridge is a new to me narrator. I enjoyed the many voices she manages for all of the characters. At first, I thought there were multiple narrators. Her ability to manage the female voices with the age difference between Belle and Dylan is a true testament to her abilities.
Availability
The Only Reason is currently available in all formats on Amazon.
Series Listing
- I Saw Mommy Kissing the Nanny (The Holidays With You Book 1)
- Lucky to be Yours (The Holidays With You Book 2)
- The Only Reason (The Holidays With You Book 3)
- Ugly Sweater Christmas (The Holidays With You Book 4)
About Shannon OConnor
Shannon OConnor is a twenty something, bisexual, self published author of several poetry books and counting. She released her debut contemporary romance novel, Electric Love in 2021. O’Connor is continuously working on new poetry projects, book reviews, and more, while also diving into motherhood. When she’s not reading or writing she can be found watching Disney movies with her son where they reside in New York. She is currently a full time mom and full time author.
