The One I Left Behind

Plain Daisy Ranch, Book 1

By: Piper Rayne

Narrated by: CJ Bloom, Robert Hatchet

It's the classic storyboy 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.

©2024 Piper Rayne Inc. (P)2024 Piper Rayne Inc.

Oh what a 3.5 star forgiving read

This was a heart warming love story about 2nd chances. Our H, Ben goes off to college, breaking out of their small town promising our h, Gillian he’d never let her go.
Obviously that’s not what happened. The story is full of love and way too much forgiveness without enough groveling in my opinion but to each his own.
The narrators were top tier and 2 of my favs so Robert Hatchet & CJ Bloom really took the story to the next level.
All in all a perfectly sweet wholesome romance that left a soft smile on my face. I’m pretty sure I’ll read the rest to see what happens with the other completely lovable characters introduced in 1st two books!

muy bueno

Ademas de que es una historia muy buena e interesante que se lee super rapido y del cual logras conectar con los personajes ame la narración. Los narradores hicieron un muy buen trabajo con su interpretación. me encanto.

Loved the story, but rushed ending

I thought I skipped a few chapters at the end with how abruptly it wrapped up. It felt like it could’ve been tied together a little more seamlessly. I did love the story and the lack of a 3act fallout was nice. Can’t wait to read the rest.

Absolutely LOVED these narrators and this second chance love story.

This second chance story is a must listen. Or a must read. After 14 years apart, childhood sweethearts Ben and Gillian reunite when Ben retires from professional football and returns to their small town. But it’s a struggle. I loved Gillian’s strength to not get her heart broken again. Her determination to protect her heart is refreshing. Ben has to work hard to get her back.

The narrators are so perfect for this story I was addicted immediately. Loved Ben and his commitment to get his girl back. Loved Gillian, the single mom who always looks out for her son. And herself. And Clayton is such a great 16 year old adding to the found family dynamic.

Looking forward to the next book in this series for sure!

Perfect duet narration

I'm in love with CJ Bloom and Robert Hatchet, these two has done an incredible job with this audiobook. To say I love duet narration is an understatment, for me it's the best way to hear a beautiful story.
I absolutely loved how they narrated this audiobook, and the story was so good.
I'm in love with Second Chance romances and once again Piper Rayne doesn't disappoint.

I love this new universe they've written, I'm totally in my Cowboy Era, add a beautiful small town and a fun sibling/family and I'm totally in.

Getting to know Ben and Gillian was great, and I fell easily in love with both of them and Clayton. Understanding their actions, what they've been through... it was beautiful. I loved the emotions, the funny moments, the banters, the family bond in the Noughton's family, the closeness between Gillian and her son.

Willowbrook is a wonderful town and I enjoyed all additional characters involved in the story and I had a great time reading this book.

Piper Rayne still has this power over me, it's like a spell, every time I'm reading their books I read them quickly.

This series has a great beginning and I'm really excited for the rest of this series, but I already know I'm gonna need more than just the the Noughton brothers's stories.

If you love Second Chance, Single Mom and Small Town romance, then this one is for you and I highly recommend it.