If You Stayed

De: Brittainy Cherry

Narrado por: Marcella Cox, Winston James

There once was a man who loved me, until he forgot every memory we’ve ever shared…

Gabriel Sinclair would forever be my first. My first best friend, my first kiss, my first love…and my first heartbreak. The accident that nearly took his life ripped the memory of me from his grasp—and for the last decades, I’ve let the guilt of that one terrible night keep us apart.

It took me years to make peace with the fact that he would no longer be in my life, so when he shows up as the architect for my new home, my world’s tossed upside down. Now, I’m trapped in a loveless marriage, raising a child, while Gabriel stirs up feelings I thought long buried. It feels like my soul is waking up after years of being in a deep slumber—and my controlling husband will do whatever it takes to keep us apart.

I know I should push Gabriel away to protect him from the shadows surrounding me. Yet, I can’t deny the hope that blooms whenever he’s near—the chance that he might remember me, that we could reclaim the chapters of our story that we’ve lost.

Nothing good could come from us, but I can’t help but wonder what would happen if this time...he stayed.

There once was a man who loved me… And now he’s my only hope for tomorrow.

©2025 Brittainy Cherry (P)2025 Random House Audio

Good Read

Loved the narration. The story kept my attention and was a nice break from the psycho-thrillers. I enjoyed the book overall and enjoyed the pace. The characters were developed well and I enjoyed the twist with Ava's biological mom.

True love

Really, loved this book would definitely recommend. Heartfelt, love, compassion and endurance. The characters were believable.

The love of Gabriel and Kierra

I love this book. It was sssssooooooo good. Brittiany can write a book. It had a great plot and story line.

Heartbreaking yet real!

This was a great story! This was my first time listening to something from this author. However, the way she built up the characters was excellent. This love story was real. Filled with heartbreak, passion, and LOVE! Trigger warning as it does go into detail with DV.

Have tissues handy!

If You Stayed is a standalone romance that follows Gabriel Sinclair and Kierra Hughes.

Brittainy Cherry is the queen of writing emotional stories!! Gabriel and Kierra were the best of friends and were in love but after a terrible accident Gabriel lost his memories. Kierra was pushed to stay away from him and so she did. It wasn't until years later by chance that they see each other again. While she remembers their love and history Gabriel does not but feels a deep connection to her. They built a friendship over time and after Kierra tells him everything that happened when they were teens they slowly fall back in love. Kierra is strong, selfless, kind and so caring. Gabriel is kind, funny, thoughtful and protective.

Their story broke my heart and was highly emotional and does cover sensitive topics so please check TWs. The only flaw in this book is that I do wish we would have gotten a bit more detail into Gabriel's life after the accident. Other than that I really enjoyed this book!!

Great Love Story

I loved Gabriel throughout the novel, but Keaira….I didn’t dislike her, but I wasn’t in love with her. She never really seemed to stand up for herself, Gabriel was always coming to her rescue. She was timid the entire book. I don’t mind a damsel in distress story but from beginning to end was a lot for ME. I like to see characters evolve especially when we get to toggle back and forth between the past and present. The DV was hard to stomach bc you know there are ppl who have gone through this very situation. The imagery was very vivid. Although, I said she never stood up for herself, I in no shape, form or fashion condone Henry’s behavior. I did find it odd her choice of career yet she didn’t/couldn’t pick up on the red flags in her own husband. She didn’t see how Ava could be process the situation in more than one way. Everything had to be told to her. From her client, to Gabriel, her boss, her daughter, her MIL. Overall, the book was a good listen. I loved both narrators, they really brought the story to life.

Another Brittainy Cherry book...another cry!

I don't know how she can write such beautiful, swoony, quirky, heartbreaking and emotionally complex stories, but Brittainy Cherry is a master storyteller.
This story is full of twists and turns, flashbacks and devastating present day scenes. A story about friendship growing into love, love lost, love rediscovered and a hard fought happily ever after.

so good

Definitely gave me love and basketball vibes with a twist, loved it! There were parts I found frustrating for sure, but it was worth it for that ending 😍

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I cannot put this book down! He gave me all the emotion and even when I got mad I still want to keep going. Beautifully written, and I love the narrators

emotional

This was a heavy emotional story. The sad truth is this is alot of someone's reality. Excellent narration.