I’ve read every book that Molly McLain has published and enjoyed them all but Can’t Let Go is her best one yet, in my opinion. We’ve waited about 2 years for Reed’s story in her River Bend series and OMG – it was worth the wait.I love books that bring me to tears – be they sad or happy ones – it means an author has engaged my emotions and that’s why I read. Can’t Let Go might be the most romantic and emotional book I’ve read so far this year; it’s definitely in the top 5. You don’t need to have read any of the other River Bend stories before you read this one (it really does standalone) but if you love reading series in order as much as I do you might consider starting at the beginning.

Reed Fletcher has sampled a lot of ladies and it’s earned him the kind of reputation he’s not really proud of now that he’s more mature. Mia has always been special to him but they never really got together until that one night when she needed him and he discovered he also needed her.

This book has so many wonderful lines and Reed turned out to be one of the most romantic of the River Bend men. Below are a few of my favorite quotes.

Reed to Mia in a note:

Dear Mia,
You’re my favorite memory from the past…
The most exciting part of my present…
And the only woman I want in my future.
Can’t wait to begin this journey with you.
Love always,
Reed

Reed to Mia’s father:

“I have to thank you for bringing her into my life, Jose. Or rather, letting me into hers when you hired my mother at the diner. You didn’t have to take me under your wing and let me into your family, but you did.” A lump lodged in his throat and when he spoke again, his voice cracked. “You and Stella loved me and now I hope you can trust me enough to love your little girl.”

And one more, Reed to Mia:

“Mia, I’m in love with you. Have been for years, if the ache in my chest when you’re around means anything.” He glanced down, swallowed hard, and opened himself wide. “I’ve said those words before when I didn’t mean them and, for that, I’m sorry. Because those words are yours, baby. I’m yours.”

Reed and Mia have to overcome a lot of things in their journey to HEA but it’s so worth it. Molly left a few breadcrumbs throughout the story so I can’t say that I was totally shocked when certain things came out but I wasn’t really expecting Reed’s reaction. Sorry that I won’t say more – I don’t do spoilers – you’ll have to read this wonderful story for yourself.

Molly, you might have struggled a bit to get the story told but let me tell you, as a long-time reader of your books I think it was well worth it.

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