#BookReview: The One I Left Behind (Plain Daisy Ranch #1) by @PetiteRayne @lexilikestoread

Synopsis: It’s the classic story—boy goes off into the world to fulfill his dreams and leaves the girl behind.

Not every boy returns home, and I wish Ben Noughton wouldn’t have come back to our small ranching town at all after he retired from playing professional football.

I figure it’s a quick layover for him. He always wanted out of this town and off his 
family’s ranch. I just have to bide my time until he turns his back on all of us again.

Then he takes on the coaching position for the high school football team and starts milling around too much, bulldozing the protective walls I’ve built around myself. But he goes too far when he takes my son under his wing to help him be the best player he can be. Leaving me to protect not only my own heart but my son’s too.

Because I promised myself a long time ago that I’d never be the girl in the rearview mirror again.



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Rating: 4 Stars
My Review: Ben and Gillian, once high school sweethearts, find themselves face to face again when Ben returns to town following his retirement from a successful football career. Fourteen years have elapsed since their last encounter, yet the lingering emotions between them are palpable. Despite the chilly reception of their reunion, their connection brims with unspoken passion—especially on Gillian's part. Adding a layer of complexity is her fourteen-year-old son, long assumed to be Ben's.

Their story unfolds in a tapestry of steamy encounters, heart-wrenching moments, and heartwarming gestures. The characters exude warmth and charm, and the small town setting envelops everyone in a sense of familial belonging.

The audiobook's dual POV narration introduces a unique twist: while each chapter is from a different character's perspective, the male and female narrators voice their own parts. This innovative approach, a hallmark of P. Rayne & Piper Rayne books, adds depth and immersion to the listening experience, distinguishing it from conventional audiobooks.

Eagerly anticipating the forthcoming installments in the series, I'm excited to continue delving into the lives of these captivating characters.

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Posted in: 4 Stars, Adult, AlexM., Indie Published