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Memory Lane

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This was a really good book and even though there was some trauma triggers, I think it was really well written and was sensitive to Remy's past trauma.

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Memory Lane was such an enjoyable contemporary story with the right amount of mystery.

I enjoy amnesia stories, mainly because it gives the character to break out of the box previous circumstances and people might have placed them in and have a chance to become the person got created them to be.

I loved Remy and “Jonah” and the chemistry they had. I loved how Remy tried to ignore the connection and how “Jonah” approached wooing her.

The author also tackled a sensitive topic in this story in a very respectful manner. This might be a trigger though for readers who might have also dealt with sexual abuse.

The audiobook is very well narrated, and I would highly recommend it to readers who prefer listening to audiobooks.

The mystery around who “Jonah” is and how he ended in the ocean grabbed and held my interest from beginning to the end.

This story is possibly my favourite book by this author.

*I received a complimentary copy from the publisher. All opinions expressed are my own.*

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I received an arc of this title from NetGalley for an honest review. This is not at all what I expected and I liked the story far more than I thought I would. Great story, characters, and suspense.

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Becky Wade's Memory Lane is the first installment in Ms. Wade's Sons of Scandal series. Memory Lane is equal parts mystery and romance telling the story of Jonah/Jeremiah, a sports star who is found off the coast of Maine is the water and is battling amnesia, and Remy, an introverted woman who has escaped to one of Maine's remote Island who has found Jonah/Jeremiah and is nursing him back to health and helping Jonah/Jeremiah find out who is. In the process, Remy finds out who she is too, as Jonah/Jeremiah and Remy get closer. I absolutely love Memory Lane from beginning to end and fell in love with all of it's characters. I enjoyed traveling to Maine and the escape that Memory Lane gave me. I love the lessons that both Jonah/Jeremiah and Remy learned and that what they went through wasn't sugar coated. There wasn't much Christian content in the book in my opinion, but to me, that doesn't detour from the book. I highly recommend Memory Lane by Becky Wade! Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the opportunity to read this book, My review is also on Goodreads.

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Remy is a reclusive artist who uses her isolation to exert extreme control over her life as well as experience the joy of nature. Rescuing "Jonah" from the ocean disrupts her routines, but as she acclimates to his company, she realizes that she may be ready to move forward and cope with her trauma in different ways. Jonah is on a path of self-discovery with his amnesia, finding out who he was, and making choices for who he will be. There is a mystery that haunts him as he learns more about his life before the accident, and Remy is determined to help him find the closure he needs. I loved their dynamic- they are complete opposites- but they appreciate the contrasts between them and recognize the important values they have in common. This author is skilled at making her characters come to life with unique details and mannerisms, and I was drawn into the complex story quickly. The pace was steady as circumstances changed, twisted, and disrupted Remy's careful life and her new relationship propelled her forward to explore healing and love. I'm excited for more stories from the "sons of scandal!"

Disclosure statement: A complimentary copy of this book was provided from a tour group, publisher, publicist, or author, including NetGalley, OR was borrowed from the library, including OverDrive, OR borrowed from Kindle Unlimited, OR purchased. A review was not required and all views and opinions expressed are unbiased and my own.

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Ultimately a DNF for me. It was interesting! It just was unexpected. I think based off the cover and title I expected more of a rom com.

Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

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I really enjoyed this mystery romance novel. This is a story about redemption, starting over, and facing fears. I liked that it was more than a romance but also had an interesting mystery to unravel. It definitely kept my attention until the end. I’m definitely interested in reading more books in the Sons of Scandal series.

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Absolutely loved every second of this story, I really couldn’t put this down. I loved the mix of romance and the mystery , I loved it so much and I didn’t see what was coming, no spoilers here. . I’m excited to say as well it’s the first in a new series abs I’m so looking forward to this even more now


I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

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This story was so interesting! I loved the aspect of "Jonah" having amnesia when he comes to the small island. There is a trigger warning with this story, since it deals with some weighty topics, but I thought that the author did a wonderful job with the difficult subjects. I can't wait to read Jude's story!

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Unfortunately, I had to dnf this book as it was something completely different to what I expected. Nothing bad! The book just deals with quite a few heavier topics, which I can’t handle at this moment in time. I dnfed 49% in and one thing I have to say is I really enjoyed the writing style of Becky Wade. I’ll happily revisit this book someday when I’ll be able to handle something more complex than a simple romance. If that happens, I’ll edit my review.

I’m still rating it 3 stars because I think this book had potential to be amazing till the end. It’s just not for me right now.

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This was an enjoyable read with a premise that really goes in depth and beyond just a light-hearted romance. I had a lot of fun with this one.

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Another enjoyable and fresh read by Becky Wade! A well-paced romance with captivating characters and a unique mystery subplot. I'm looking forward to reading more about the brothers in future books! Excellent!

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I'm not going to lie I wouldve enjoyed this much more if this wasnt for the christian romance parts. I dont like religion in my books. It was sweet, but not my favorite.

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This book was amazing! I loved everything about it, including the aspect of suspense I wasn’t expecting. I didn’t know this was a Christian author so I was so excited about that. You don’t see a lot of good romances by Christian authors as much anymore. Now excuse me while I go read the rest of her books.

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✔ strangers to lovers
✔ forced proximity
✔ slow-burn
✔ christian fiction
✔ he has no memories
✔ HEA

Remy, our FMC, lives a quiet and peaceful life on an island off the coast of Maine. She's an artist living alone, and she does not want to be disturbed. But one day, she sees a man floating in the ocean and runs to save him. When he wakes up, he can't remember a thing, not even his name. They end up naming him Jonah. But, spoiler alert, he is gorgeous.
They get closer and closer as they start to research who he is, who's his family, and what the heck happened to him.

This was such an entertaining and delightful story. Remy was such a marvellous female lead and "Jonah" (we do find out about his name later) was such an intriguing character. I wanted to know more and more about him and his past.

I can't wait to read the following books in this series! I'm sure I'll love it.

Thanks to NetGalley for providing an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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Thank you to the author for the review copy. All opinions are my own.

Remy loves her solidarity life on a remote island off the coast of Maine. She found refuge here after a past trauma, and she has built her life around routine and certainty. But when she sees a man bobbing in the ocean out her window, she throws her day's plans out to go save him. Bringing him back home, she realizes he's not only injured, he is also very handsome and has no memory! She embarks to get him healed and connected back to who he is, but she may have to confront who she is along the way.
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This book is so endearing. Remy and the unnamed mystery man (I'll let you discover his identity with him) are opposites even before he starts to gain back his memory, and their banter was so fun.

The amnesia trope is really growing on me. And this one was done so well! The way his memories are unfurled as he recovers serves the plot so we'll and never feels unearned. Extra fun is there is a side romance in this one that really could have been it's own fun book. Maybe Becky, you can give us a novella from their perspective?!

But back to the main story, I love how the book has multiple points of view through out, and from people other than just the two main characters so that there are layers sprinkled into the plot. Bonus: it sets us up for the next books in the series!

Content Warning: This books touches on murder, sexual assault, and infidelity. DM me if you want more information.

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I loved this book! This book took me on an emotional ride that i didn't want to end, One of my all time favorites! Definitely worth the read! This book was provided to me through Netgalley. The opinions expressed here are my own personal opinions.

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The start of a brilliant new series featuring romance and much fun. It took a little while to get into but once I did it was glorious. The characters are lovely and the romance made me swoon.

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Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this book.

I really enjoyed this book. It was very hard for me to initially get in to but I love how it ended.

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Memory Lane by Becky Wade is a Sons of Scandal book. Wow— this series is off to a fantastic start! I loved Jeremiah and Rent’s story so much. This book dealt well with serious issues like suicide and sexual assault. The mysteries will keep you reading and you’ll be rooting for the characters to find hope with the tragedies they have experienced. Amazing book! I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

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