Just Because

by Egypt Cynaé

One final fling was the gift her fiancé had given her.
One wild weekend in Vegas was what her friends planned.
A hidden identity and four hot nights were what she gave a stranger in Vegas.
Then how did social media influencer London Pharr become a runaway bride?

He was a player who didn’t do relationships.
She was a temporary escape for the weekend.
Then why did MLB player Carter Lockwood find himself crashing the wedding of a woman he could not forget?
When she failed to say I do, Carter and London’s lives are irreversibly intertwined. Her loyalty was to her fiancé, but her body desired a stranger. Caught in a love triangle, London must determine who’s worth the risk. Inadvertently uncovering the truth about her new relationship drives London from the man she yearns for to a traumatic accident. In the end, who will be by her the man who wants to vow his life to her, or the one who makes her body burn?
Find out what happens when what was supposed to stay in Vegas doesn’t remain in Vegas.

212 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2025

Reviews

['The Book Queen']

I really enjoyed this story

Carter is my other favorite Boo with the same name. London knew in her heart that Dante was not her person. Why else would her connection to Carter be soooooo strong. The recap and reminders for readers to remember where London and Dante left their final vestige of being together... real talk..A hall pass, really Dante! I was so happy that Carter proved to be the best choice. No spoilers, but just read this one and be happy.

[perfectlyamberb]

Love!

I've been waiting on Carter and London's story since I read Just for One Night, and it did not disappoint. London was my favorite type on FMC because even if she was unsure of her feelings, she still didn't let anyone make her do something she didn't want to do, no matter how much her mom and Dante tried to influence her. I loved her growth. My boy Carter applied pressure from the first time he saw London, even if he didn't know at the time that he wanted a full relationship. Both Carter and London fumbled a bit, but they kept working at the relationship and their communication, and eventually they got it right, and I loved it.

[Keesha]

Forget the mattress, Carter put London through the floor!!! Love that for her!

[Denise Newman]

loved it!!

London and Carter!!

We met them in book 1 as Justus and Tiana’s best friends and reason why they were in Vegas!!

But their story started with a free pass weekend from her fiancé, to a stopped wedding, to figuring out what true feels like!! You will absolutely love this book with all of the drama and trust issues that they work through to get to beginning of their life together!

So go ahead and add this book and series to your TBR, if you haven’t already, you are going to love this crazy crew of friends!

[Chelé-----4 The Love of Books]

London & Carter put me through it ok! Just Because had the perfect amount of drama, spice and intensity! Dante was trash and I'm not sure why London's mom was tripping on Carter at first because Dante definitely was NOT it!

Now let me tell you what almost had me throwing my Kindle.... Carter was playing in all of our faces with that ex of his, I don't give a damn how bad she felt, if she needed consoling I'm sure she had a homegirl or two, London had every right to be mad because how dancing with my man helping you mourn? No ma'am.

I'm glad they took the time to work through their issues, seek professional help and have a happy ending.

[Ruby]

Loved It!!

Carter and London's story was a true example of what happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas. I loved how both of them were in need of true love and passion, and they were able to find it with each other. I knew from Book 1 that I wasn't feeling Dante and Book 2 proved to me why I didn't. In my opinion, any man that would request a hall pass is not the man for you. The growth of the characters, the friendships, the passion mentioned above as well as the chemistry made this an excellent book to read.

[Keywanna Revell]

Awesome

Fire pit 🧨🧨🔥🧨🔥 flames 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Most definitely bought the heat what's meant to be will be...

I'm glad she let Dante go he was not for her he used pass so he could do what he been doing he didn't plan on you actually doing it!!!!


Chemistry btw London and Carter was unmatched he found what they both were actually looking for was there forever!!!!


Egypt Cyna'e is becoming one of my new authors

[Chareese H.]

I enjoyed London and Carter‘s story. I’m glad that she did a full recovery from the accident. I enjoy the fact that they were able to be honest with each other. Carter wasn’t playing when it came to London and it showed when he stood up to her mom. Nice ending wish we could find out what happened in Book one after the proposal and the next chapter in book 2. Onto Makenna’s story in book 3. definitely worth recommending.💕💕💕

[Kim Knight]

It’s the growth and sex for me

And another one!! Baby if you didn’t smoke a cigarette after the first book you definitely gonna smoke on after this one. I loved everything about this book like the first one - the characters , sex scenes, themes , etc etc. I can’t wait to read more bangers from this author.

[tanessia ford]

I couldn’t choose which book I loved more London or Tiana’s. So I won’t. It was Dante nerve for me. Like for him to do everything he did. To try and gaslight her. Then think wasn’t nothing supposed to change. Bruhh really he got everything he deserved. A don’t get me started on Rob or her raggedy momma

[Wind]

🌟🌟🌟.5🎧
The first half of Just Because felt a bit repetitive, since much of London’s storyline was already covered in Just for One Night. It wasn’t until the second half that the story really grabbed my attention. Once it picked up, I found myself enjoying it more especially because the relationship dynamics felt less toxic this time around.

[Monique McKinney]

Love

Carter and London story was beautiful.
I loved how they had to go through a rough patch to get where they needed to be.
Egypt was able to show how when you dont communicate, either partner can think the wrong things.
Some women can be jealous of what you have. It is always good to be aware of the people around you.

[TheTBRWhisperer]

this is an interconnected standalone and this was book 2.

I started with this book because I thought it had a certain trope in it (MY ASSUMPTION).

although, it did not- I still enjoyed this read.

the chemistry was really good throughout.

the conflict resolution wasn't my favorite but I definitely appreciate their direction.

[Breeana]

A nice introduction to the author.

This was my first read from the author and I will continue to check her catalog I enjoyed the growth of the characters and the friends were hilarious.

[Deborah Booker]

Love Because

It's an awesome first set of books. London and Carter were so good together, even with their ups and downs! The families were good, but London Mama needed to be handled just as Carter did! I enjoyed the epilogue!
Again, bravo first set of books

[LaToya Brooks]

good read

So, I gave this a 4 star because basically everything that was in this book was in the first book, but with a little more detail. I was skipping stuff because I already knew what happened and didn’t need to reread it.

[Kendra Broomfield]

Better than the first book in the series, right to the point. Donte cheating behind opened up the door to London's happiness and I love that for her. She almost married him because he was familiar and she would've lived to regret it.

[Princess Queen]

At first i wasnt interested in London's and Carter's story because i thought it was focused on cheating. but it was really good. The whole thing was a misunderstanding/miscommunication trope.. EXHAUSTING.
but it was good.
The accident was triggering .
Also mention of sibling death.

[Shahtia Gay-hairston]

Just Because

I enjoyed this story line from book 1 to book 2. London chose right! Her mama was ridiculous. Can’t wait to read more from this author!

[Arnell Peterson]

I can’t wait to read more from this author!

[Gioia Marshall]

Must read

Book 2 of this great series. This story was great and I loved that they found genuine love. You won't be disappointed.

[CoCo]

I'm sorry but this book was hilarious for all the wrong reasons. The fact that their baseball season is happening in the dead of winter had me dying lol

[J Reads]

Decent read, better than the first one.