The Reason I Stay
Patty Maximini
Jack Daniels is the cure to all evils.
Sex should be casual and, preferably, anonymous.
Giving a damn is for nurses, philanthropists and suicide hotlines.Those are the values Mathew Rogers built his adult life on and plans to spend the rest of his days honoring. In his pursuit of happiness, he embarks on a one year journey where he’ll have to prove he can live by his values and rely only on himself.
Four months and thirteen days later, due to a series of unfortunate events, he finds himself in the rickety town of Jolene, Alabama. There, he meets Lexie, a waitress with some serious attitude and values of her own.
Never underestimate the healing power of chocolate chips.
If it walks and talks like a jerk, it’s definitely a jerk. Stay the hell away.
When in doubt, go with a smile and kindness. It goes a long way.Taken by her beauty and personality, Mathew questions all he’s ever known and, much to his surprise, begins to give a damn about someone else for once in his life. The problem, however, is that Lexie seems to despise him.
Desperate to get his life back but unable to get in his car and drive to the next unplanned destination, Matt stays in Jolene. In the midst of arguments, unlikely friendships, new values and heartbreak, they’ll both try to find a reason to stay.
About the Author
Whenever I’m not sitting behind my computer, I’m either enjoying the company of my dear hubby, Alex, and our four four-legged babies or reading. I’m a firm believer in long hand written letters, love of any kind and good stories.
The Tour
October 13th
–A British Bookworm’s Blog >> Review
–Archaeolibrarian – I dig good books! >> Review
October 14th
–Not Everyone’s Mama >> Review
–Creating Serenity >> Guest Post
–Uniquely Portable Magic >> Review
October 15th
–New Adult Addiction >> Excerpt
–A is For Alpha B is For Books >> Review
October 16th
–Total Book Geek >> Review
–Two Ends of the Pen >> Interview
–Book Bitches Blog >> Review
October 17th
–Book Beasties >> Review
–Bookish Wanderlove >> Review
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October 20th
–Southern Belle Book Blog >> Excerpt
–Sassy Book Lovers >> Excerpt
October 21st
–OldVictorianQuill >> Review
–all things in the cloud sweet >> Review
October 22nd
–Lustful Literature >> Review
–G & the Book Divas Blog >> Review
–Strung Out On Books >> Review
October 23rd
–Book Lit Love >> Review + Top 10 List
–Becky on Books >> Interview
October 24th
–We Stole Your Book Boyfriend >> Review
–Between the Pages >> Guest Post
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October 27th
–BookLover2.0 >> Review
–Bookish Affairs >> Excerpt
October 28th
–Paranormal Opinion >> Review
–Wonderland’s Reader >> Review + Top 10 List
October 29th
–True Story Book Blog >> Review + Playlist
–Passion Obsession >> Review
October 30th
–Summer’s Book Blog >> Review
–Blame it on the Book >> Interview
October 31st
–Fic Central >> Review
–Books and Starlight >> Excerpt