For the Right Reasons: America's Favorite Bachelor on Faith, Love, Marriage, and Why Nice Guys Finish First

Sean Lowe · Nancy French

Feb 2015 · HarperChristian + ORM

About this ebook

The “virgin Bachelor” Sean Lowe reveals the challenges of finding love while championing his Christian convictions in the morally complex world of reality TV.

After The Bachelorette broke his heart, Sean Lowe suspected his “nice guy” image hurt him. The show never emphasized it, but Sean committed to living according to biblical standards of sexuality, even as producers emphasized the risqué and promiscuous. A Texas boy from a Baptist home, Sean tells the story of how he went from a Division I college football player to a fan favorite on reality television, taking readers behind the scenes of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette to see the challenges of living out his values and faith—and ultimately winning his true love’s heart.

For the Right Reasons is about the journeys we all have to take in the real world, where being “good” is the right thing to do but sometimes doesn’t seem to be enough; where betrayal is commonplace; and where that thing called perfection is actually just a cruel myth. Sean learned a few things from his two seasons on the hottest romance shows on television, and he wants others to benefit from those lessons: good does eventually win, lies will be discovered, and “nice guys” do ultimately finish first.

Ratings and reviews

I was so honored that I got chosen to be one of the people to read this book before it officially hit bookstores. Sean's book left me inspired and encouraged. I love how Sean grew from his life's seemingly failures and became closer to God as a result. I love his humbleness and just how "real" he seems...not only in this book but in every aspect we see him in. He isn't afraid to be himself and encourages others to do the same. I would recommend this book to anyone. I feel like Sean is one of those rare people who have the ability to befriend everyone. Again, reading this book was a pleasure!

Once I started I couldn't put this book down!! Sean opened up his heart and allowed us to walk alongside him and Catherine as they found love on a TV show. Such a sweet story. As a fan of the show, I loved being able to go behind the scenes. Well done!!!

Great book for Bachelor fans!!

About the author

Sean Lowe, one of the three finalists on Emily Maynard’s popular season of The Bachelorette, later starred in the 2013 season of The Bachelor. Credited by the New York Times for “reinvigorating the franchise,” he has been voted America’s favorite Bachelor and is the only one to marry his match from the show. Sean and his bride, Catherine , live in Dallas, Texas, with their two dogs, Ellie and Lola.