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If you want great contemporary romance fiction, Becky Wade is your author. The second installment in her Bradford Sisters series, Falling for You, is another must-read for fans. With complex characterization, a mystery to solve, and a faith message right on point, this novel checked all the boxes for me. It gets a highly recommended rating.

The two main characters in Falling for You seem to have everything — beauty, wealth, fame — but charmed lives are not always so charming when you dig beneath the surface. Willow struggles with being good enough and the fear of abandonment, even as she knows her parents, sisters, and God love her without condition. Corbin seems to have it all, even following a career-ending injury. But an insecure childhood impacts his adult life. These two beautiful people are really broken (just like all of us) and are in need of a God who specializes in healing and restoration. I liked that Wade showed the reality behind Willow and Corbin’s lives. With the all the glitz and glamor surrounding them, it’s easy to forget that celebrities have struggles and losses just like the rest of us. The two’s romance surely was rocky, mostly due to their own poor choices. But even when Willow is unapproachable and Corbin is being a jerk, I couldn’t help cheering them on. They are just so likable. Wade brings the two back together after years apart with the mystery of a missing person. Corbin’s young cousin, the adorable Charlotte, gets the two cooperating in the investigation and adds her own sparkle to the story. The mystery is a secondary plot line, but I found it extremely intriguing. I loved how Corbin and Willow doggedly searched for the truth and brought about closure for a hurting family. Wade always weaves a realistic faith message throughout her books, and Falling for You is no exception. She deftly handles the subjects of sexual impurity and its consequences on relationships, as well as the task of Christians unlearning old habits and accepting God’s forgiveness as a free gift. There’s also the reminder that God is the one who makes miracles — we just need to be faithful to do our part.

Falling for You can certainly be read as a standalone, but I recommend reading book 1, True to You first. There’s also a novella that goes back to the beginning of the Bradford family story. So you’ve got three books to read — it may help you withstand the waiting until the next book is released in Springn 2019. As for me, I will be impatiently waiting to dive back into the lives of the Bradford sisters.

Highly recommended.

Audience: adults.

(Thanks to NetGalley and Bethany House for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.) ( )

This was my first experience reading a book by Becky Wade. I had high hopes because of how beautiful the covers of her books are. My expectations were exceeded when I read the book. The characters are charming, funny, and so real. I wanted to have them as my friends. They weren't surface but deep. The story took twists and turns that kept me interested. I loved the tension between Corbin and Willow. I was rooting for them and wanting them to love each other. I struggled with some of the text/email/message content between chapters. I found it confusing some of the time. I wondered if it was necessary. But I LOVED THIS STORY! It's a fast read. One where you stay up way too late at night to keep reading... "just one more chapter!" It's romantic, funny, mysterious, and just so fun. I can't wait to check out some of Becky Wade's other books.

I received a copy of this book from Bethany Publishers as a member of their blogger program. I was in no way obligated to write a positive review. All opinions stated here are my own. ( )

Model Willow Bradford has traveled internationally, gained wealth, purchased a home in LA, and dated famous men. But for now, she's taking a reprieve from public life and managing her family's bed and breakfast inn. Corbin Stewart, Willow's ex-boyfriend and a former NFL star, abruptly disturbs her peaceful respite when he arrives with his preteen niece and her unusual request for help. Determined to maintain distance from Corbin and cognizant that she has none of the skills needed to help, Willow graciously refuses. Yet, shortly after her initial refusal, she finds herself agreeing to help! Can Willow and Corbin maintain distance while they work together? Will they finally lay the past to rest and find peace? Read more in Falling for You by Becky Wade.

Falling for You is the second full-length novel in Becky Wade's Bradford Sisters Romance Series. It works fine as a stand-alone if you have not read the prequel, Then Came You, and the first novel, True to You.

Falling for You opens with a decades-old mystery and heavy tension between Willow and Corbin. This captivated my attention immediately and I stayed interested throughout the story. The tension, witty banter, and underlying passion was spot on for Willow and Corbin. I enjoyed watching the characters develop and mature, paralleling the development in their complicated relationship.

Between the mystery and the romance, the plot moved steadily, never dragging, constantly drawing me back even though I had to read it over several days. Falling for You felt like a fairly light read, but it had some tense, difficult, and heavy moments. Becky Wade also added in a strong Gospel message as well as promotion of core Christian principles (which I won't name because I don't want to get to close to giving spoilers).

I recommend Falling for You by Becky Wade to all fans of Christian romance. If you like other Becky Wade books, you will probably like this one as well. I'm already excited for the next book!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this ebook free from the publisher via netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising." ( )

I received this book for free from the Bethany House Blogger Review Program in exchange for an honest review.

Full disclaimer, I did not read the first book in this series, which is about Willow’s sister, Nora, but that did not affect my comprehension of the book whatsoever. You could read this book as a standalone if you wanted to and still be able to fully enjoy it. I actually kind of want to read the first book now because Nora is in this book. It turns out she’s a nerdy librarian and so that fact alone just makes me want to read her book.

Overall, this was a really sweet romance novel!

I loved Willow and Corbin’s love story. I loved how they were a couple in the past, but lost their way, and then found each other again. Their romance was incredibly well developed. Nothing felt rushed. Plus, I thought they made a very cute couple.

I also really enjoyed the Josephine mystery. It added that something special to the book. There was a nice balance of the love story and the mystery story. The mystery didn’t overpower the book. Instead it complemented the existing romantic storyline.

This is Christian fiction so there are Christian aspects in the book. There was talk of religion, like God and the Bible, but it was done in the right amount and wasn’t too preachy. I’m not super religious so sometimes I find it to be a bit too much for me. With this book, I thought it was very well done, especially towards the end. I liked how inspirational it got.

All in all, this was a cute Christian romance novel with a little bit of mystery thrown in. ( )