So here's what I've decided: I seriously hate it when I learn that Becky Wade has a book coming out, and then when I get it, I dread starting it, because I know once I start reading #thatmeansitwillbeoverWAYTOOSOON. It won't last forever and I won't be able to put it down and I will be sad when there is no more of this Becky Wade book to read! This series is especially a favorite so far, so you can see how even CHECKING TO SEE WHEN HER NEXT BOOK COMES OUT IS A CONUNDRUM.
Forgive my run on sentences and blog yelling, but I'm sure you get the point. However, let's get to the review:
The second in the Bradford Sisters series, in this installment we learn primarily about oldest sister Willow. Willow is a well known model who is taking a break to run her parent's B&B while they are on a mission trip. She was introduced in the first book, "True to You", where she saw her former boyfriend at a party - and it did not go well. Willow has always been the obedient one; she has a good heart and may have a slight housewares shopping problem, and no one gets her riled up like Corbin. And although Willow really loves Jesus, she may be harboring some unforgiveness in her heart towards Corbin.
Corbin Stewart is a former NFL Quarterback (he was a really good one, but was forced to retire due to a career ending injury). He is in the area to recover and is also remodeling his house. Corbin has never forgotten Willow, and when his niece Charlotte asks for his and Willow's help to solve a family mystery - let's just say Corbin would love nothing more than to have lots of reasons to see Willow.
The author slowly reveals the reasons for their breakup, and also includes a great substory with fans and the family mystery. She does not use any "typical" ways to bring them into each other's space, and I found the choices intelligent and well executed. The supporting characters are clever and fun, and all of them make sense with the overall story and series. I also loved the author's use of newspaper articles, text conversations, emails, phone transcripts - in some of the chapters; she has truly mastered context as she paints the picture of this story. I really did have a hard time putting it down, I definitely laughed out loud multiple times, and there were some IT was intriguing and thought provoking and fun and frustrating all at once.
In case you haven't figured it out yet I am wholeheartedly recommending this book. Hey, I flat out recommend anything by Becky Wade. I will also say that if you have not yet read "Then Came You" (novella) - essentially a prequel ebook, and last I checked it was free on Amazon - as well as the first book, "True to You" I would start there. Although this could probably be read alone, you will have much greater context and enjoyment if you start from the beginning.
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Bethany House Publishers in exchange for my honest review.
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