A Reason to Stay — Julieann Dove

Elise Newton has it all -- a dream job, a house that's all hers, and a boyfriend who's a cardiologist. Darren has been carrying an engagement ring in his pocket for two months, waiting for the perfect time to ask her to be his wife. He has no idea Elise has been waiting for the perfect time as well -- to break up.

You see, Elise has a fatal flaw. She cannot commit to love.

An early-morning call from her sister gives Elise hope. She's needed back home in Kentucky, to care for their mother who's recovering from surgery.  It's the break Elise has been searching for, a reprieve from the strain of ducking Darren's declarations of love.

But along with Kentucky comes seeing Ben -- her first love, the one who came closest to being her happily ever after. Now a single dad, Ben has moved on with his life.  But has his love for her moved on as well?

When Elise discovers a long-hidden truth about her family -- and the reason why she can't commit -- she must decide which man will give her a reason to stay.