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When Lorraine’s job is on the line her boss arranges for her to visit a working cattle ranch for inspiration. As a fashion designer, sketching and creating clothing normally comes easily to her. But since she received an ominous letter in the mail, she finds her self drowning in memories from her past.

The grieving cowboy wants nothing to do with the city slicker who has been invited to stay at his home. Flynn is on the verge of losing his ranch and the last thing he needs is to have someone to babysit and take care of. But his assumptions of her quickly change when she saves his horses from a fire.

When was a rocky start quickly becomes two people who need to feel something other than the stresses of life. The longer she stays the more trouble she’s in, but she refuses to leave until she finds the insight she desperately needs.
Is it to late for her to find a new reason why?

259 pages, ebook

Published March 23, 2024

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Lacy Chantell

18 books104 followers
Lacy Chantell is a new upcoming author. She resides in Kentucky and owns a small business. She is a mom of two toddlers and lives on the family farm with her husband. She loves to read all genres, ride her horses, hiking, pretty much anything outdoors.
Inspiration hits her everywhere she goes for new book ideas and she is excited keep telling stories for others to enjoy.
Romance and Fantasy are her favorite genres to write, and she loves to put her characters through hell for them to get their happy ending in the end.

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Profile Image for Julia Koran.
62 reviews20 followers
March 13, 2024
**ARC REVIEW**
First - thank you so much Lacy for allowing me to read this book before it is released!

READ THIS IF YOU LOVE:
⭐️ cowboy romance
⭐️ grumpy x sunshine
⭐️ spicy chapters 🌶️


The Reason Why has so much potential and I wasn't too disappointed. There were so many moments where it was really cute but also had moments where I was questioning what was going on. I honestly felt like the plot was lacking! I wish there was MORE build-up between Lorraine and Flynn.

It felt all super rushed, which I understand, to a point. It all is based on a week but I swear Flynn is grieving his wife and then, it is almost as if Flynn forgets he had a wife. I felt like Flynn and Lorraine didn't truly have any chemistry. It was all very rushed and there were a lot of plot holes.

I see that Lacy is trying to gift off Yellowstone vibes, it has its moments! However, having the Rip and Beth dynamic in the bar was lacking. Could've just been me reading into it though!

There were a bunch of typos too. I saved 5 spots throughout the book. Also just errors between the third person and first person. I would love to think that maybe this is Lacy's first time writing third person, which can be so hard.

I definitely would try more of Lacy Chantell's books. Lots of potential and I can see where she is trying to take her stories!
Profile Image for Kristi.
11 reviews1 follower
March 13, 2024
***ARC Review***

I had high hopes for this book, and wasn’t *completely* disappointed, but it was a tough start. The story was sweet, and I liked the characters, but wish they had been a little more fleshed out. We needed more brooding from Flynn. Lorraine needed a bit more personality. I didn’t quite understand how they were able to form a connection, especially a lasting one.

Everyone claimed Flynn was tortured, mourning his wife, refusing to enter the house, but it took Lorraine what, less than a day to get him to be like “Wife? What wife? Let’s have sex.”

The subplot with Travis was wrapped up too easily. There wasn’t enough emphasis on the drama that happened. That deserved more attention and suspense.

The spice was…good? Ish? Again, it had potential, but never quite got there. If a cowboy threatens to tie a woman up, then he better tie her up, dammit. If he repeatedly talks about her riding his face, don’t abruptly end the scene right as it starts.

Maybe the book should have been longer? That might have given more story and plot and made things seem more believable. As it is, I just feel unsatisfied.

And don’t even get me started on all the typos and grammar errors. At one point the author switched tenses right in the middle of a sentence (the book is 3rd person POV). It was tough to read.

Example: “The dry ground crunches under my fuzzy house shoes, and she stops when I reach the fire pit”

The series has potential, and I may read the rest of the books as they come out, but I wouldn’t consider myself excited about it.
Profile Image for Kathy Carroll.
4 reviews1 follower
March 9, 2024
I absolutely loved this book! It hit close to home in a few areas but that just made it much better for me! I also loved possum and Jed and hope they get there own book!
Profile Image for books.tea.happy.
575 reviews
March 14, 2024
👢ARC Review🐄

The Reason Why by @lacychantell.author

ARC provided by author and I happily give my honest opinion.

Lorraine is sent by her boss to get ideas for their new fashion line to Flynn’s ailing ranch. He is struggling to keep his family ranch afloat and keep himself from falling further in to the black hole his wife’s death left.

Lorraine had a very traumatic childhood which has made her very independent, but when she meets the motley crew that work for Flynn she cannot stop them from breaking through her tough walls.

Flynn starts to feel things which he hasn’t felt for a long time, but he knows that Lorraine is only there for a short time so he is very reluctant to let his heart hope for more.

There is an element of suspense when someone is trying to force Flynn out of his ranch which added a nice element to the story.

I loved the found family Flynn and then Lorraine had at the ranch. I loved how it made Lorraine feel and I really liked that they shortened her name to Rain.

I wish it had been explained a bit more where his sister Millie fit in the story.

I loved how Lorraine helped Flynn even when it didn’t affect her.

The tension between them made so much sense and it was great to see how they eventually worked things out.

This was a really good read with a nice level of heat, passion, love and suspense and I am really looking forward to reading more of this series.
Profile Image for Shayla.
22 reviews2 followers
March 26, 2024
Lacy has done it again! From page one I was hooked! I loved the connection between this series and the Curston Ranch series! It was nice to get a little peek at some characters I'd already fallen in love with.

The Reason Why is a beautiful story about finding yourself, finding love, and letting go of the fear and pain that holds us back. It reminds us that sometimes "once in a lifetime" happens twice.

Just like with the Curston Ranch series, this series is already giving me Yellowstone vibes and I am here for it! Having grown up on a ranch myself, I'm always pulling for the rancher and this book does not disappoint.

Get ready to meet some super interesting side characters in this story as well! I can't wait to see how their stories will play into future books. Possum and Murray are the most interesting but you can't forget Jed and Crow! The detailed descriptions of the ranch and the surrounding landscape will have you ready to pack your bags and head for Wyoming! It truly does sound just as beautiful as I know that it is. I found myself wishing that I could visit the ranch in real life!

Five stars aren't enough for Flynn and Loraine's story. If you're on the fence, jump. Just read it. You won't regret it. Lacy has a knack for writing strong female characters that just need a little help to save themselves and her moody broody male leads will leave you swooning just as much as they frustrate you. I can't wait to see what she gives us next!
Profile Image for Kiah.
31 reviews
March 18, 2024
ARC Review ~

This book was a great beginning to Lacy’s new series. The thing about Lacy’s writing is that you can tell she’s been around horses and the country. It makes it relatable, easy to picture, and gets you deeper involved in the story.
This book was lovely. I enjoyed the beginning, middle, and end.
I am in awe with how she writes about victims with PTSD, their triggers, and the flashbacks. It’s all very real and really gets you in the headspace of the characters.
There were some parts where it was clunky and needed more editing. I did get lost from time to time but I usually got the idea of what was going on. The spicy scenes were not quite there, and needed some work. I wish there was more pining between Lorraine and Flynn. It would’ve helped the tension built for us readers. Also more backstory of Flynn would be nice.
I also think there needed to be more description of the characters physical appearance because my brain was all over the place thinking of what they looked like.
Other than those critiques, I am very excited to see how this series moved along and I will be reading further when they are released. Also loved how Marni from her other series was included in this one!
Profile Image for Stephs.bookshelf09.
401 reviews5 followers
March 23, 2024
I wa super excited to read this book and was all ready for the cowboy romance feels ❤️

The story line was fun and new, a fun new twist on the dude ranch type. Flynn is your grumpy, broody cowboy who is trying really hard to stay focused on his ranch and taking care of his found family.

Lorraine is kinda this lost little cat that until she comes to the ranch she hasn’t had to come to terms with things from her past.

These characters have a lot to give and given their connection happens really fast (1 week) a lot has to take place. The Timelapse after Lorraine leaves can be a little tricky to follow but all in all this a goodhearted cowboy romance. And it’s very refreshing to have an FMC who doesn’t cower and back down, ain’t afraid to get dirty, and makes things happen. Lorraine finds her reason why again. The question will be can Flynn let himself have another one? Or is he too stuck in the past of loosing his wife.

This is read in third person so keep that in mind when you read. There is good spicy scene but the whole book isn’t packed with them. It’s perfect when needed to add to their chemistry.
Profile Image for Lisa Thauvette.
23 reviews
March 14, 2024
First, Thank you Lacy for allowing to be one of your ARC’s.

⭐️DEFINITELY READ⭐️
🤠cowboys
❤️Romance
🌶️Spicy chapters


OMG! I love, love, LOVE! Everything about this book.
I have a personal connection to Rain which made me even more proud of her for over coming her past, parts of her life hit close to home for me and seeing her let go of that was just, YES! And Flynn, the way he opens up to her about his darkness and in the end tells her just how much she means to him and how he says it, tear jerker for me. I just love their story and cannot wait to continue reading about their lives together in the next books. I also enjoyed the friendship Rain has with Poss and how welcoming she made her feel, like even though she didn’t know it yet, she was home with them. I do hope that Lorraine continues her hobby of photography and we see the memories she’s captured of her life with Flynn on the walls of their ranch and feedback of Flynn’s favourite ones. I feel that would be cute as a moment between them while in her red room he makes her.
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Profile Image for Kristi.
461 reviews
March 10, 2024
*****ARC Review*****


This one has a writing style I wasn’t used to. Didn’t take away from the story just helped blend the two POVs together. May just take a moment to get used to.

The story of Flynn and Lorraine was good. She’s a big city fashion designer that was sent to the ranch for a week to get some inspiration for her work like her job depends on it…because turns out it does. Lorraine falls into the ranch life with ease and takes everyone by surprise. Flynn tries to stay away due to the loss in his life which he hasn’t really dealt with but fails. Initiation via a devil cow and the no strings romance that for sure has strings weaves not only Flynn and Lorraine closer but all of the ranch hands as well. Family’s isn’t always blood but the one you choose.

They find a way in the end to make it work and build a life. Happy this is only the first book in the series so we can hopefully get more glimpses at these two and the future they build.
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Profile Image for BRITTANY RIOS.
3 reviews1 follower
March 24, 2024
Lacy sure knows how to write a book. She draws you in and makes your feel and puts you in the characters' place.

The Reason Why was such a great book. From the time Lorraine showed up at the ranch, she proved she belonged there. Even when she didn't know 100% what she wanted just yet. She reminds Flynn why he does what he does in the first place. She opens his eyes through her perspective. Seeing your life through someone else's lens is truly a blessing. And this book shows that!

Flynn gets a second change at true love!!! His character is burly and fine. I swear I could hear his voice as I was reading this book!

Deff a 10/10 for me. I can't wait to read more of this series!

-Brittany Rios
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Profile Image for April Rose.
2 reviews
March 29, 2024
I am a picky reader. I have to have a good plot. I love well developed characters. I enjoy books that take you on an emotional ride that will break your heart and by the end of the read, build up your spirit.

This book has all that. I felt and could relate to the characters and their experiences throughout the book. The trauma and the healing. The happy endings and joy that brought on many smiles. I didnt want want to put this book down, even though life dictated I had too. It was with a hissy fit and great deal of reluctance.

Kudos to Lacy for bring my childhood back to life when I needed them the most. Take your chances and find a bit of happiness as you get lost in this book. It will be worth the ride.
Profile Image for redreads4861.
481 reviews8 followers
March 13, 2024
I really enjoyed this cowboy romance. Lorraine and Flynn had a connection that they tried to fight. Flynn just saw her at first as a city girl who didn't belong there and he tried to keep that as his focus since he had went 2 years since he lost his wife barely getting by. Lorraine was sent there by her boss to find inspiration but when she got there she realized how much she loved it out there and being in the ranch life. When Lorraine gets in a situation Flynn comes busting in to help her. I loved this book the only thing I would have changed would be the POV I love having dual POV. But I still loved this one!!!
Profile Image for Rachelle Salmons.
330 reviews5 followers
March 13, 2024
Flynn and Lorraine's connection was strong from that first encounter, and they really started falling hard for one another! Even only being on the ranch for a short period of time Lorraine really found her "family" it just took her a little bit to realize that's where she wanted to stay. I really did love their HEA, I just wish they would've communicated better with each other so it could've been sooner.

And I absolutely LOVED all the side characters and I hope they get books, especially possum and Jed.

I gotta say I'm not a fan of 3rd person POV and honestly had no idea that this book was written this way and I almost gave up. BUT I'm really glad I stuck it out and pushed through because I really enjoyed this story.
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1 review
March 12, 2024
The love connection between Flynn and Lorraine was so intense, from the first meeting to the last. They had love and heartache all at the same time. The other characters really enhanced the plot as they each have individual relationships together that showed more of who they are as a person. The crime aspect with Trevor and the “war on land” so to speak added additional interest in the story.

There were minor grammar and spelling mistakes throughout, but that did not take away from the story itself or make it difficult to read.

I hope to see more of the ranch soon!!
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Profile Image for Becky.
46 reviews3 followers
July 31, 2024
I absolutely LOVED this story! I finished it in one day! Could not put it down! I fell in love with Lacy Chantel’s Curston’s Ranch series, so when I found out this was in the same “world” I had to check it out! I wasn’t disappointed! Flynn is such a wounded man with a caring heart. Lorraine is lost in more ways than she is even aware of. Her past is dictating her present/future. One week at the Langley ranch changes everything!! So many spicy moments and the ending is A-MAZING! Don’t miss this one! I promise you’ll be glad you read it!
Profile Image for Laurin Nicole.
31 reviews
November 26, 2024
Oh how I loved this book!!! This book had me feeling all the emotions!

There were so many good quotes that will be living rent free in my mind 🥵

“What? Do you expect me to drag your ass all the way out here tied up?”

I wish there was a little more on Lorraine’s past and on the Flynn and Travis problem but she packed so much emotion into this book as she does with all her books and you can’t help but fall in love with these characters!!!
Profile Image for Danielle Kirby.
293 reviews7 followers
March 23, 2024
I liked this book. I did think that it could use a little more character development and feelings as it felt slightly disjointed in the flow, overall though the writing was consistent, and a cute 3rd person romance without a big dramatic break up in the end… they just didn’t communicate well at the end. But it is a cute second chance, cowboy romance and worth giving it a shot.
13 reviews1 follower
April 16, 2024
A widowed, single dad working to not lose his ranch has a fashion designer looking for inspiration dropped on his doorstep. Together with a great cast of side characters, they navigate the twists and turns that are thrown at them. Loved the elements of found family and snippets of humorous adventure that is added in. Another 5 star from Lacy Chantell for me.
Profile Image for Amanda Motley.
1 review
March 10, 2024
I really enjoyed this book. The emotional journey both Lorraine and Flynn needed to take in order to get thier happy ending was really well written.

I really hope we will get to hear more about the other characters on the ranch!
Profile Image for Elizabeth O'Bier.
57 reviews
March 15, 2024
This was an amazing story!!!! It had a little slow burn in the beginning but quickly heated up! The fact that you can relate to some of the characters the way the ranch hands are put in the story their stories…..ITS JUST AMAZING!!!!!
Profile Image for Colleen Robinson.
1 review
March 19, 2024
-Arc Review-

Was a good easy read for me… reminded me of back home and the grumpy cowboys along either side the sweet and kind cowboys older and younger. Some sad moments but all in all good read! The spice was there and wasn’t overwhelming and everything but plenty :)
Profile Image for Kailee Cripps.
21 reviews
March 20, 2024
I really enjoyed this book! I could not put it down! Watching them both overcome what they have been through and find each other was *french kiss*. As someone who works in the agricultural industry love reading about it!
Profile Image for Kimberly Hudson.
5 reviews1 follower
March 22, 2024
I absolutely loved this book!😍 I loved different things about each character but seemed to be really drawn to Lorraine. To see her come from nothing to finding HER REASON WHY was just simply amazing. I wanted to tell her YOU GO GIRL! I can’t wait to read the other books in this series.
1 review
March 25, 2024
Lacy is absolutely amazing she's one of my favorite authors and the way she makes the story come to life while making you excited to keep reading is amazing this book is definitely worth the read ☺️☺️☺️
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Author 6 books48 followers
June 8, 2024
So amazing

Another fantastic story from Ms. Chantell. I love series that are interconnected and I LOVED the Curston Ranch series. I was beyond excited to find out we was starting another series in the same universe and it did not disappoint!
Profile Image for Tammy Reads Romance.
172 reviews1 follower
October 24, 2024
I love this found family!!! What a cast of characters that come together so well to support each other.

♥️ Right Guy / Wrong Time
♥️ City Girl (sort of)
♥️ Found Family
♥️ Small town
♥️ Overcoming Trauma & Grief
Profile Image for Leslie Kilpatrick.
17 reviews
January 21, 2025
Loved from the start

I can never get enough of Lacy’s Cowboy Romance. And this new series is no exception. City slicker turned cowgirl, a cowboy’s second chance for love, new friendships in unexpected places. HEA.
Profile Image for Taylor Wilson.
100 reviews3 followers
March 12, 2024
I haven’t read many cowboy romance stories but wow I loved Flynn and Lorraine’s story so much🫶🏼🥹
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29 reviews5 followers
March 23, 2024
***arc review***I absolutely loved this book. It reminded me of why I love cowboy romances so much. Thank you for taking a chance and letting me read this
Profile Image for Jazmine Gillman Heath.
106 reviews4 followers
March 25, 2024
This book was amazing. Its an amazing love story. I felt sucked into the story the whole time I was reading it! I Definitely would recommend this book to anyone that loves cowboy romances!
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